The HMA would like to share our deepest appreciation to Deepwater Hooligans for their prompt and thorough response to the infestation of the Rancer pipe by the aptly named Burn the Boats alliance. Their efforts help to ensure that Hek and the surrounding systems continue to remain free of BtB’s nefarious influence. As BtB leadership […]
Long time no see, beltalowda. A combination of technical issues and apathy has kept me locked out of our blog. While the technical issues ended up being fairly simple to resolve, the apathy is a more complicated beast to slay. The truth is that I’ve just stopped enjoying Eve. There’s no particular reason for this. […]
Oye m’beltas, It is my pleasure to announce that I, Winston Enderas, am returning to my role as President of the Hek Mining Association. As it turns out, retirement does not suit me well. I would like to thank 0BAKEE and our Bosmangs for keeping the ship on course in my absence. While I have […]
The Secure Commerce Commission (SCC) is a CONCORD body mandated by the four empires to regulate interstellar trade and commerce. As one would expect, neutrality is a fundamental requirement of their mission. However, a recent court filing calls that impartiality into question. In a class action suit on behalf of all participating HMA members, attorneys […]
As part of our ongoing community relations efforts, the HMA is proud to announce that we have adopted an official mascot. Tentatively known as Herman, this lovable capybara has clearly seen his share of violence. Much like the animal upon which he is based, and the organization he represents, Herman is a friend to all […]
Oye M’Beltas, Over the past three years, it has been my pleasure and privilege to serve as President of the Hek Mining Association. I am deeply proud of the work we have done and the relationships we have built. In good times and in bad, the HMA has remained a place where all people are […]
As a pro-ganking organization, the HMA has our fair share of detractors. However, none have been more vocal nor more venomous than RGC Godfather and his cult of personality. After being kicked from RogueCorp and briefly banned from the HMA for shooting blues (see I’ve Got The Blues), he has made it his life’s mission […]
One of the most common criticisms of the HMA is that we are just a wannabe CODE. And, while I don’t personally consider that to be the insult it is intended to be, it is important to understand that this just isn’t true. While the HMA does (very loosely) adhere to our own Hek Code […]
Wow… what a way to end the year, ‘m’right!? First, we have the occupation of Hek and the surrounding systems by a hostile Minmatar faction. Second, our beloved home finds itself on the path to gentrification as the powers that be push its Security Status from 0.5 to 0.8. Although these unwelcome changes might seem […]
Despite its sci-fi trappings, Eve Online is in many ways analogous of the real world. Alliances fight over resources, territory, and influence in an endless ballet of creation and destruction. And, while military might is certainly necessary, the real war is still fought primarily at the bargaining table. Making friends and influencing people has always […]
