The Eternal Flame

Description

Built by the government shortly after the formation of the Minmatar Republic, the massive sculpture called "The Eternal Flame" is meant to symbolize the everlasting passion and resilient spirit of the Minmatar people. In particular, it has come to stand for the determination of the Minmatar to remain free and liberate all of their people from slavery.

The Eternal Flame was constructed at some distance from Matar, evidently upon the remains of an old asteroid colony of some kind. Persistent rumor and speculation suggests this was an ancient Minmatar Empire station that once orbited Matar but the evidence for this romantic suggestion is scarce. Such remains as have been discovered at the core of the foundation asteroid are a mix of Minmatar and Amarr technology, and suggest it was established during the occupation period. Some have claimed it was actually a pirate base though most prefer to believe it was a secret rebel outpost. Perhaps such distinctions are moot when considering the times in which it was apparently used.