i keep getting this error, "The authentication process has encountered a internal error. (error 500)"
ive restarted my modem and computer.

im getting the same error. hope that make u feel better.

Server Issues, people couldn't connect and were getting rolled back so they took them down for maintence.

"Greetings,

Please be advised that we'll have an Emergency Server Maintenance today (July 25, 2011) at 1:25am up to 3:00am Game Time (New York Time).
You can check the Game Time by looking at the clock that can be seen in the main page of the Hellgate Global Website or in the Forum Section.
Please log-out at least 5 minutes before the said time to prevent any issues/problems with your account.
We apologize for the inconvenience.

Hellgate Global Team"

Server is down til 4 am EST or 1 am PST

hmm