The latest issue of EON magazine is currently passing through the hands of mail delivery technicians across the globe and is arriving on doormats and in the mailboxes of happy and contented buyers. All buyers will also receive a free DVD featuring highlights from the recent Fanfest.

It's taken hundreds of years for democracy to assert itself as the dominant form of governance across Earth, a process that has caused untold misery and boundless opportunity for millions of people. Now it seems democracy is seeping into the digital world of EVE, of a sort that will allow us all a greater say in what goes on. As CCP prepares the ballot boxes and a draft constitution, we chat with the architects of the deliberative process and ask whether a brave new world beckons.

As EVE TV gets ready for the next Alliance Tournament, we track back to November to the broadcast of the last Fanfest to bring you full-quality highlights from the party (and presentations) from the top of the world. Nearly three hours of chat and partying on one silver disc, so you can remember it forever - even if you weren't actually there.

As is now traditional in E-ON, Winterblink brings us his own personal diary of Fanfest, from the early mornings to those late nights, with photos to prove he wasn't lying. We also include some of your best images, and a run-down from all the Round Table discussions that went on.

Trinity has very much been a new beginning for EVE and with that in mind, this issue is very much attuned to playing through those early days. Whether you're fresh out of academy or just looking to try out a cheap way to PvP, we have something for you, with a massive starting out guide to EVE and a huge 9-page 'Testflight' looking at the best Tech-1 Cruisers to take into your first PvP sorties.

DID WE MENTION THE FREE DVD WITH NEARLY 3 HOURS OF FANFEST HIGHLIGHTS, INCLUDING THE ROXOR GIG?

Two new EVE Chronicles - Interviews with Solaris & HelgiMar - Profiles of Hedonistic Imperative and Triumvirate - Guide to ISD - CCP History Part 2 - The latest news about EVE and CCP