https://soundcloud.com/winche-1/n3-mettingGorga recently gave a short speech and answered questions for the N3 Coalition. Here's a summary of the most important points:
The war with SOLAR et al is winding down, but we expect them to come back fighting at some point.
SOLAR clashes with other Russian groups so much that they won't collapse - there's nowhere else for their members to go.
Keep alts in the conquered areas to defend against SOLAR meddling and possible counterattack. We'll be keeping the pressure on for now.
Sort Dragon and PGL had some 'issues' at fanfest. They've had friction with each other since 2010, when S2N was working with IT Alliance.
N3 isn't really yet sure of the extent of the coming military conflict with Sort and the HBC. Still working on planning, picking staging systems, etc.
If there is going to be a conflict, Sort and the HBC will initiate it. N3 doesn't want to play into an HBC narrative.
N3 previously had a very cordial relationship with the HBC, particularly PL, but the situation has devolved into shit-slinging.
Right now, it's 'time to breathe,' make isk and train up skills - especially subsystems for Loki fleet doctrine.
Conflict (if it happens) will be centered around defense first.
Loki fleet will be what makes or breaks fights for N3, because it's a "hard counter" to the laser doctrines of the HBC. They're 100% necessary.
Another goal for training: shield slowcats, which will finally be useful for defensive operations.
Basically, N3 doesn't yet know when, how quickly, or where they will deploy, so readiness will be the key.
If there's a fight between N3 and HBC, it will make the SOLAR fight look like a cakewalk. A long conflict is in the cards, with many third parties.
Enjoy small-gang fights and casual fun while you can, but be ready to move when leadership makes the call.
Get on N3 jabber and be registered for our services. Leave your CTA ships in MTO2-2.
RA is impossible to work with. Their USTZ is in disarray and their Russians are incompetent. N3 will ignore them and let others slowly knock them down again.
If you think you can FC in USTZ, take out fleets! USTZ is expected to get lots more action versus HBC.
HBC is expected to target N3's renter income, R64s they know about, and other infrastructure.
N3 will run lots of bomber fleets.
No idea what the CFC will do, but it seems likely that they'll deploy south and shoot everybody if there is a conflict.
Some curiosity was expressed as to what Sort Dragon's girlfriend looks like.