Hi, my name is Sturmer.
I’m the founder of kekbur.net, and today I want to introduce a new project — EVE Forever.
For over 20 years, the EVE community has given me support, joy, knowledge, and, at times, a reason to move forward. This project is my way of giving something back.
How Molea Became a Memorial
A few months ago, I was traveling across landmarks of New Eden in EVE Online. One of those places was Molea, a system in the Khanid region. I knew what it was, but I didn’t realize how much it had grown.
The story goes back further than most people think.
In 2007, a player named Azia Burgi began leaving containers in space as a form of remembrance. Around the same time, players discovered that under certain conditions these containers could persist far longer than intended. What started as a small act — a single tribute — slowly turned into a tradition.
Players began leaving messages for those who had passed away in real life. Containers drifted in space, carrying names, words, fragments of memory. Over time, Molea became something more than a location. It became a place — not designed, not planned, but recognized by the community as a kind of cemetery in orbit.
The meaning came from the players first. Later, it was acknowledged by the developers. On July 21, 2020, the team behind EVE Online introduced the “Fallen Capsuleer” monument in Molea, formally recognizing what the community had built and ensuring it would remain.
It wasn’t just a feature — it was recognition.
Why This Project Exists
As a journalist and indie blogger, I started digging deeper into this phenomenon. I went through years of Reddit threads and forum posts — fragments scattered across the internet. And I kept seeing the same pattern: people trying to remember someone in spaces that weren’t built to preserve memory. Posts get buried. Threads disappear. Accounts go inactive. Even meaningful stories slowly fade.
Influenced by Hilmar Veigar Pétursson’s emphasis on preserving the history of EVE, I started thinking about a different approach. What if these fragments had a place designed specifically for them?
That’s how EVE Forever was born. Here is an anoucment trailer:
What EVE Forever Is
EVE Forever is a memorial archive for capsuleers who are no longer with us. Each memorial is a dedicated page — not a finished story, but a place where fragments can gather over time.
At the center of it are what I call memory logs: small contributions such as a story, a moment, or a detail. Sometimes they are funny, sometimes quiet, sometimes just a single line. Individually, they may seem small, but together they form something lasting.
This is not a social network, not a discussion board, and not a place for politics. It is an archive — for those who will never undock again.
From the beginning, I designed it with one thing in mind: the person writing might be in a vulnerable place. The experience had to be calm, respectful, and non-intrusive. There are minimal required fields, no pressure to say everything at once, and the ability to return later and add more when it feels right.
I also separated tribute from interaction. The o7 is not a “like” button — it’s a signal of respect, something only capsuleers truly understand.
Memorials will also include vigils and remembrance events (work-in-progress). These are not just events; they become part of the record — another way memory takes shape.
Principles and Longevity
The project is open, but participation requires logging in with an EVE account. Identity matters here. If you create a memorial, you become its caretaker, responsible for maintaining it. This role can be passed on. There are also keepers, who help preserve the archive if a memorial is left unattended.
I’ve been part of EVE for over 20 years, and one thing the game teaches you is that you are always part of someone else’s story, even if you don’t realize it.
I’m trusting that same community here. Molea was never reduced to noise. People understood what it was. I believe the same will hold true for this archive.
I’ve already created a few memorials based on publicly available tributes. If you knew someone and want to take over as caretaker, or correct, expand, or add to their story, you’re welcome to reach out. I’ll gladly pass it on.
There will be no ads — ever. There is no personal data collection beyond what is necessary. The only optional field is an email, used solely in case a caretaker needs to be reached outside of EVE. The pages will be indexed and archived, so these records remain accessible over time. And if something happens to me, there are safeguards in place — ownership transfers, billing alerts, and a fallback plan to make the git project public so someone else can continue it.
This is meant to outlive its creator.
Fly safe. Forever.
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