EVE Online is a big place with scary people; your hosts have blow up most of them! The podcast hosts take on current events, news, politics, war, game development and of course PVP. Declarations of War is brought to you by Alekseyev Karrde, the founder of EVE's oldest and most respected small gang m…
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Listeners of Declarations of War that love the show mention:The Declarations of War podcast is a fantastic show for any EVE Online player looking for a different perspective on the game. As a long-time listener, I have found this podcast to be incredibly informative and entertaining. The hosts, including Alekseyev Karrde and various members of Noir Mercenary Group, provide a unique outlook on in-game events and sovereignty that sets them apart from other EVE podcasts. Additionally, as a busy person, I appreciate the high signal to noise ratio of this podcast. The discussions are always focused and concise, cutting out unnecessary tangents and providing valuable information.
One of the best aspects of The Declarations of War is its wealth of knowledge about EVE Online. The hosts truly know the game inside and out and consistently deliver insightful analysis of ongoing events and developments in the EVE universe. They also often bring in guests with expertise in specific areas to provide even more depth to their discussions. Furthermore, having a current or former member of the CSM (Council of Stellar Management) as part of the panel adds an extra layer of credibility to their insights.
On the other hand, one downside to this podcast is that it can sometimes feel limited in scope due to its focus on mercenaries and their perspectives. While this provides a unique angle on the game, it may not appeal as much to players who are not involved in mercenary activities or those who prefer other gameplay styles. However, even if you do not engage in mercenary play yourself, there is still plenty of valuable content related to general game mechanics and updates.
In conclusion, The Declarations of War podcast is an exceptional resource for any EVE Online player who wants to stay informed about in-game events, sovereignty matters, and future features. The knowledgeable hosts offer valuable insights from both their personal experiences as mercenaries and from their involvement in the CSM. With its high signal-to-noise ratio and engaging discussions, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the EVE universe.
“It warms my heart in some really weird way” -Noir. FC Marlowe Conrad joins the show for a first hand account of this years FanFest -Also joining us, the developer of EVE OS Luke Kabbash! -Our reaction to all the … Continue reading →
It’s remarkable that we have three generations of EVE players here. In this landmark episode, our illustrious guest Brisc Rubal flips the script and interviews the Declarations of War cast about Noir.’s founding, it’s history, death/rebirth, and greatest contracts. Along … Continue reading →
-This is it! DoW’s in depth break down of the lead up to and consequences of the 2025 Equinox Update -Special Guests: EVE Game Design Director CCP Okami, EVE QA Analyst CCP Kestrel, and author of I Wanna be a … Continue reading →
“At least they felt like they needed a casus belli for YOU!” -One of the most divisive issues in EVE: How to pronounce “Hecate” -Wormhole evictions and you! How evictions work and what you can do to keep your wormhole … Continue reading →
-Returning Noir. Ace Erdinhok joins the show for the first time ever! -Erdinhok has been gone a while, what’s his view on the current state of the game vs a few years ago? -Our audience weighs in on how to … Continue reading →
Literally by popular demand -Community Hero and Best CSM The Oz joins us for a jam packed episode! -Oz Explains the Economy, despite crippling Australian internet -Now sponsored by your other favorite trillionaire, Croda of https://marketsforisk.blogspot.com/ -The CSM Summit and … Continue reading →
Just because prices are high, doesn’t mean CCP should intervene -A Directors Chat and a CSM Summit: where is EVE heading? -How much influence should CCP have on the markets and when should they leave it to players? -The people … Continue reading →
“The mineral price has been a topic of discussion” -So, mineral prices are up… What’s happening, why, and how will it affect the viability of your Drake production line? -2024 Black Mark Awards nominations are in! VOTE HERE -An update … Continue reading →
Ya ever wanted to join a cult? I know I have! -Big changes are coming for EVE University but not everyone is happy about it -A Zealous new podcast sponsor -All eyes on INIT! -The macroeconomics of PI templates -Plus, … Continue reading →
“I’m taking the opportunity to shill” -Where will The Initiative strike in 2025? -A well planned escalation leads to trillions of dead faction titans titans and dreadnaughts -CCP unleashes torrent of forum tears by cutting down the number of available … Continue reading →
People that haven’t played yet will know her name –CCP Aurora is moving on to support development of Albion Online. Alek and Zeero pay tribute to the profound impact she’s had on our community and to modern EVE gameplay -2 … Continue reading →
Aka The Big BOSS Man -Jr. FC for our Omist contract opponents Cryptic Sharvas joins the show as our special guest -Alek’s Big Announcement revealed! -Contract Update: Omist from the other side of the line! How the war started, how … Continue reading →
Feat. Eimantas Triber and Sgt Felix -Contract Update: The Omist War from those who lived it, as the cast is joined by the client and Noir.’s Ace pilot for the campaign. Home defense, drama, aggressive rats, a botch director spy, … Continue reading →
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“I think I had a hand in that” -The Omist war continues to rage as both side continues to escalate and innovate, with BOSS establishing a clear advantage in this phase of the campaign -An economic patch! The crew analyzes … Continue reading →
“One of the most even small coalition wars I’ve ever seen.” -Contract Update: Omist! Trench warfare on the far edge of space -Fishing comes to EVE! -ATXX Feeders come to a close as the pod looks on to the main … Continue reading →
“Looks like they’re starting an eviction” -A few words on the passing of CSM Rep and titan of the EVE Community, Innominate -A slew of Contract Updates including hype for upcoming episodes covering our campaign in Omist -A bit of … Continue reading →
“I think there were a lot of mistakes on their part” -Jimmy Michaels, Hard Knocks, and the intricacies of WH Warfare -Imperium and PandaFam clash with Keepstars on the line (Discord lost some audio here, did our best to salvage!) … Continue reading →
“Lowsec is alive and well” -Round 2 of Equinox adjustments as CCP responds to a rare united front by nullsec coalition leaders -CYNO vs EVE Uni grinds on, and on, and on -A meme war in Providence gets real serious … Continue reading →
“Hoo boy” -Spicy Contract Update: Noir.CALSF vs PARABELLUM in Metropolis, inc. a huge lowsec bloodbath -Nullsec outrage over Equinox nerfs: is it justified? -CCP Burger’s Director Letter -Carrier MJD seeing some use but still underwhelming as a tool -Fraternity gets … Continue reading →
“You COULD say that!” -Federation Frontline Report represents as Samson joins the cast -Samson’s rise from recon grunt to top tier salt miner -The Fallout of Equinox: Patch problems from SKINR to nullsec to FW changes -State of the Gal/Cal/Guri … Continue reading →
“By God I am taking credit for Micro Jump Drives on Carriers” -Legendary Best Guest/CSM Rep Brisc Rubal joins us for a jam packed patch notes episode! -SKINR: What’s fair and unfair to criticize about the long asked for but … Continue reading →
“Reeks of microtransactions” -Pirate, industrialist, and podcaster Random McNally joins us for a great interview and a timely episode -Which MC corp is best? The People have spoken -SYNDE surrenders the WH war in a shocking turn of events -Custom … Continue reading →
Best MC corp? -MC veteran, podcasting legend, and recent Noir. recruit Crovan joins us for a show over 15 years in the making -Crovan’s journey through EVE and the relaunch of The Drone Bay -WH War 2024: Things go south … Continue reading →
“This story will have an end.” -A wild Bill Dingha Cynabal appears on the show to discuss his epic Corvette-to-Cynabal challenge -What has Bill learned from this challenge? What should CCP learn? -Wormhole War ’24 continues as both sides trade … Continue reading →
“We decided we’re going to do something about it and we started planning.” -Cyrus Kurush of SYNDE joins us for a first hand account of the largest war in wormhole space in EVE history -The dynamics of C5/C6 WH space … Continue reading →
“That’s a bit more than EVE O Preview” -Contract Update: WH POS/POCOs, FW Farmers, highsec Azbel, and Noir.’s first week in Guristas Faction Warfare-Imperium and PandaFam square up in Catch and highsec-SRS Fortizars become the latest high profile highsec war … Continue reading →
I’m taking it a little personally! -Poll: Deflation vs Inflation -Major announcement about the future of Noir. and The Network. -Shenanigans! Highsec wardec alliances lose multiple HQs but find controversial ways to stay in business -EVE University continues to process … Continue reading →
“One of the most productive CSM Summits ever” -The Oz returns to accept his Best Guest of 2023 Award -Oz gives a (NDA compliant) insiders view of the 2024 CSM Summit -An analysis of the Jan 2024 economic report and … Continue reading →
“I didn’t get a f*ckin thing today!” -GalMil makes history as the first Faction Militia to win an Insurgency and take down a Pirate Forward Operating Base -2023 Black Mark winners revealed! Shocking results! Discussions about the meta!!! Is Alek … Continue reading →
“It took a toll on me, to be fair.” -WE FORM VOLTA leader StarFleetCommander joins the show for an interview and a history lesson -VOLTA’s early days in wormholes and the rise/fall of their nullsec empire -In the Tunnels of … Continue reading →
269? Nice. -The full story of EVE Uni’s WH Campus corp theft and eviction -SNUFF wrecks GalMil’s Network infrastructure on Christmas Eve -The 2023 Black Mark Awards are on! We break down the nominations. Vote here! -A recent Noir. Academy … Continue reading →
“Weeeo weeeo” -The DoW audience weighs in on whether to preemptive strike or turtle up -Alek and Zeero playtest EVE: Vanguard during the First Strike event -Contract Updates: The Battle for Minerva (Jspace faceoff), Aborting a TRI Athanor in Wicked … Continue reading →
“It’s gonna come down to one side or the other deciding they want to go all out” -B2 collapses, BRAVE joins Imperium, PandaFam expands: Causes and Consequences discussed -On the frontlines of Havoc’s pirate insurgencies -Who does Brisc miss more, … Continue reading →
“Often it doesn’t go to plan” -Thinking of being a bounty hunter yourself or putting a hit out on that one jerk? Join their Discord to get started -Contract Update: The Oicx Defense! -The latest on Havoc: More info on … Continue reading →
“You darn spoilsports” -CSM: Zarzakh GatesGate (some key responses here and here) -Noir. Contract Update: The Defense of Oicx -EWBF celebrates Shrinkwrapped 250! -Bounty Hunting begins to flourish thanks to the Oz Tank -Zeero reviews the Empires of Eve Vol … Continue reading →
“This is a very wholesome show!!!” -Alek and Zeero are joined by a star studded cast of FanFest attendees to get a taste of the live experience and re-review Havoc’s features now that we have more detail and perspective -Head … Continue reading →
Yay, more drone comps! -Special guest: Lucas Ermanelos, the CEO of [-RUDE] Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly in Kybernauts Clade -A full breakdown of FanFest announcements including Vanguard, the Havoc expansion, new ships, and the new CSM -Lucas’ Path to Pochven and … Continue reading →
“They’ve switched to Ishtars” -CSM elections come to a close. What candidates stood out and what kind of CSM will we see this year? -Contract Update: A C1 WH Astra results in a merc tug of war! -Triumvirate rises again … Continue reading →
Featuring Amelia Duskspace, Cael Caderu, and Gideon Zendikar -Conflict Drivers: Balancing challenges of passive income and whether the best incentives are for individuals or organizations -Force Projection: How do you evaluate the effect of changes to jump bridges and what … Continue reading →
Featuring The Oz, Yondu Quill, and (eventually) Angry Mustache -BoosterGate: The business case against Gold Ammo, and what happens when CCP crosses The Line -Is CCP too interventionist in the EVE market? -CSM’s level of influence in CCP’s business decisions … Continue reading →
“All aboard the Laevatrain” -Longtime Noir. director and FC ikeo58 makes his first DoW appearance -Contract Wrap Up: The Defense of Sujarento -Noir. Academy relaunched?! Ikeo gives us the scoop and you can get involved here -Fraternity makes history winning … Continue reading →
Not going to be as pitch-forky as I initially thought -BoosterGate -Noir. Contract Update: Sujarento -The problems with Carriers -Patch Notes: FW Complex Rebalance -T2 Dreads: Bane of Jump Freighters -What are the best pirate implants for small gang warfare? … Continue reading →
“Wouldn’t count on that” -Leader of new merc alliance Blood Eagle Syndicate, Kanari Xadi, joins the show to discuss their experiences in FW and the merc biz -Contract: Burn Kor-Azor -Faction Warzone updates -EVEPraisal shuts its doors -CSM18 election details … Continue reading →
“Not our best commercial, unfortunately” -Sabbat Saint, host of the Triglavian Times, joins the show to talk Pochven, the AT, and more! -Pochven the early years plus an overview of the current big players in Triglavian space -End of an … Continue reading →
Friendship Ended with Imperium -Alek and Zeero salivate for the new Lance Dreadnaughts and wax malevolently about their potential tactical applications -SKINS for rent; we are not pleased -INIT leaves The Imperium. While standings remain blue, the long term implications … Continue reading →
“I was young” -Former Noir. FC and currnet leader of Asymmetric-Warfare alliance Asar Kardde joins the show for a look into the politics of southeastern nullsec -The South Eastern Agreement: player, pawns, and pwnage -Key Horde FCs defect to Goonswarm … Continue reading →
“Looking forward to blowing them all up” -EVE Online’s 20th Anniversary: Laeve and Alek reminisce -Upcoming Patch; T2 Capital ships, corp LP tax, and station heraldry -FW: Caldari completed the first shipcaster in EVE. -Imperium vs FRT: the great pause … Continue reading →
“There’s no amount of spin for this” -Fraternity forced out of Pure Blind as the X-74 Keepstar falls in spectacular fashion. A first-hand account of the fighting and a look at where this conflict goes next -Pandemic Horde’s no good … Continue reading →
They had to pick one -War of the Rents: Both sides claim wins as FRT defends a key strategic point but at a price. Both sides take heavy losses in large scale fighting. Is FRT officially on the backfoot? -Contract … Continue reading →
It is what it is. -Is Renting the new Big Bad? TTT, South Eastern Agreement, and the next big war -Imperium rides north! Asher’s first major campaign as Head of the Swarm seems them join B3 vs WinterCo/Horde -Campaign update: … Continue reading →