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Technetium is notable for being by far the most profitable of all moon minerals, the pursuit of it has triggered several cataclysmic wars across [[Nullsec|nullsec]] space. At first an obscure element of moderate value, shifting mineral requirements of [[Tech_2|Tech 2]] technology in the [[Dominion|Dominion]] expansion, combined with the concentration of Technetium moons in the northern quadrant of EVE, led to the [[Northern Coalition]] seizing the bottleneck for T2 production to the tune of hundreds of billions of ISK monthly. The NC held this advantageous position for years and it is this ability of suppliers to control the Technetium supply that gives it its great value rather then any intrinsic value of the mineral | Technetium is notable for being by far the most profitable of all moon minerals, the pursuit of it has triggered several cataclysmic wars across [[Nullsec|nullsec]] space. At first an obscure element of moderate value, shifting mineral requirements of [[Tech_2|Tech 2]] technology in the [[Dominion|Dominion]] expansion, combined with the concentration of Technetium moons in the northern quadrant of EVE, led to the [[Northern Coalition]] seizing the bottleneck for T2 production to the tune of hundreds of billions of ISK monthly. The NC held this advantageous position for years and it is this ability of suppliers to control the Technetium supply that gives it its great value rather then any intrinsic value of the mineral | ||
| − | The exact distribution of this vast wealth over the extended period of NC monopoly is a mystery to the public, although it is strongly believed that many of the moons were given to favored members within [[Northern_Coalition|Northern Coalition]] 'high command' where they were mostly squandered. Technetium distribution was also a source of internal conflict as well as external; for example TEST once | + | The exact distribution of this vast wealth over the extended period of NC monopoly is a mystery to the public, although it is strongly believed that many of the moons were given to favored members within [[Northern_Coalition|Northern Coalition]] 'high command' where they were mostly squandered. Technetium distribution was also a source of internal conflict as well as external; for example TEST once lead an [https://wiki.pleaseignore.com/wiki/UN_Aid_Flotilla_To_OWN 'Aid Flotilla'] to fellow coalition members OWN Alliance when a member discovered a discrepancy between services provided by OWN leadership versus Tech-derived income. [[Against ALL Authorities]]' retention of a rare Tech moon in [[The Initiative._(Player_alliance)|The Initiative]]-controlled [[Immensea_(Region)|Immensea]] was one of the factors that led to the [[Catch War]]. |
When the [[Northern_Coalition|Northern Coalition]] was destroyed by the DRF and allies, seizure of the Tech moons was top priority of the victors. As of this writing, New Eden's supply of Technetium is currently divided between [[Pandemic Legion]] (who simply hold dozens of Technetium moons rather then bother with holding sovereignty), [[Northern Coalition._(Player_alliance)|Northern Coalition]] (not to be confused with the actual coalition), [[White Noise.]], [[Raiden._(Player_alliance)|Raiden.]], [[Goonswarm_(Player_alliance)|Goonswarm]] and Goonswarm affiliates (Goonswarm awarding Tech moons to alliances as an incentive for performance). Under the fiscal control of these new, more market savvy owners, Technetium drives a higher price than ever. | When the [[Northern_Coalition|Northern Coalition]] was destroyed by the DRF and allies, seizure of the Tech moons was top priority of the victors. As of this writing, New Eden's supply of Technetium is currently divided between [[Pandemic Legion]] (who simply hold dozens of Technetium moons rather then bother with holding sovereignty), [[Northern Coalition._(Player_alliance)|Northern Coalition]] (not to be confused with the actual coalition), [[White Noise.]], [[Raiden._(Player_alliance)|Raiden.]], [[Goonswarm_(Player_alliance)|Goonswarm]] and Goonswarm affiliates (Goonswarm awarding Tech moons to alliances as an incentive for performance). Under the fiscal control of these new, more market savvy owners, Technetium drives a higher price than ever. | ||
Revision as of 17:32, 23 April 2012
History
Technetium is notable for being by far the most profitable of all moon minerals, the pursuit of it has triggered several cataclysmic wars across nullsec space. At first an obscure element of moderate value, shifting mineral requirements of Tech 2 technology in the Dominion expansion, combined with the concentration of Technetium moons in the northern quadrant of EVE, led to the Northern Coalition seizing the bottleneck for T2 production to the tune of hundreds of billions of ISK monthly. The NC held this advantageous position for years and it is this ability of suppliers to control the Technetium supply that gives it its great value rather then any intrinsic value of the mineral
The exact distribution of this vast wealth over the extended period of NC monopoly is a mystery to the public, although it is strongly believed that many of the moons were given to favored members within Northern Coalition 'high command' where they were mostly squandered. Technetium distribution was also a source of internal conflict as well as external; for example TEST once lead an 'Aid Flotilla' to fellow coalition members OWN Alliance when a member discovered a discrepancy between services provided by OWN leadership versus Tech-derived income. Against ALL Authorities' retention of a rare Tech moon in The Initiative-controlled Immensea was one of the factors that led to the Catch War.
When the Northern Coalition was destroyed by the DRF and allies, seizure of the Tech moons was top priority of the victors. As of this writing, New Eden's supply of Technetium is currently divided between Pandemic Legion (who simply hold dozens of Technetium moons rather then bother with holding sovereignty), Northern Coalition (not to be confused with the actual coalition), White Noise., Raiden., Goonswarm and Goonswarm affiliates (Goonswarm awarding Tech moons to alliances as an incentive for performance). Under the fiscal control of these new, more market savvy owners, Technetium drives a higher price than ever.