tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26448798831184094702024-02-20T19:27:19.861+00:00GalNet ArchiveZsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comBlogger2271120tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-18784859095317283643301-03-31T03:52:00.000+01:002015-05-16T03:52:29.857+01:00Naylor Pledges Support of HalseyAfter Shadow President Hudson’s scathing attack on President Halsey earlier this morning, Vice President Naylor has sworn to continue his support of President Halsey.<br />
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“The President has had to make some hard decisions. Is she always right? That’s not for me to say. What I can say is that if I were in her shoes, having to make decisions based on the same information, I would have almost certainly made the same decisions.”<br />
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“Loss of life is always regrettable, as is the loss of any member states from our great galactic Federation. However, none of that justifies the vitriol displayed by Shadow President Hudson earlier today.”<br />
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“We all know Hudson is desperate to get into office, but in the Federation it is the people who choose their leader, and they didn’t choose him. They chose Jasmina Halsey to serve as President, and until the people say otherwise, it is President Halsey I follow.”Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-495015787402237843301-03-31T03:51:00.000+01:002015-05-16T03:51:45.680+01:00Patreus Demands Debt from ThemiscryaThe small system of Themiscrya has found itself embroiled in a row with Imperial Senator Denton Patreus. According to sources close to the situation, last year the Nationals of Themiscrya borrowed heavily from Senator Patreus in order to initiate regime change in Themiscrya. Now the Senator has called in the debt, and the Nationals of Themiscrya find themselves in the unfortunate position of being unable to make good on their obligations.<br />
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Since taking over the government of Themiscrya last June, the Nationals of Themiscrya have instituted a number of policies designed to help stabilise the previously volatile region. One such policy included heavily fortifying both their headquarters on Lily May and Themiscrya’s satellite defence system aboard Bamford Station. Unfortunately, the defence system was sold to Themiscrya by representatives of Senator Patreus in the first place. Whether or not Patreus has remote access to the satellite defence system remains to be seen.<br />
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Senator Patreus has offered the Nationals of Themiscrya a 7-day grace period in which to come to terms with the Senator’s finance team. If an agreement cannot be reached, Senator Patreus has indicated that he will be sending bailiffs to reclaim his property.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-70471206205946587933301-03-30T03:50:00.000+01:002015-05-16T03:50:28.711+01:00Aisling Calls Out ZeminaAisling Duval was in the spotlight again last night, as the diva Duval took to the streams on the popular Imperial talk show, ‘A Fireside Chat with Serena’. <br />
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Aisling started the show with some high praise for her ‘Angels’ , who have been working hard to remove all unruly elements on Cemiess.<br />
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“What they’ve done, it’s just so uplifting, you know. To know that I, like, inspire people like that. It’s just really great, y’know. Especially when certain people, certain ancient, misguided, possibly evil people think that what you’re doing is stupid. It’s not stupid. It’s slavery that’s stupid, Serena. Everyone knows that.”<br />
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When asked if she was referring to Senator Torval, Aisling simply laughed and said:<br />
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“Oh Serena, I thought we were talking about important things, not some old has-been. My Angels would wipe the floor with her Slavers any day of the week. I know deep down our citizens want to do the right thing.” Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-69851959324125247213301-03-30T03:49:00.000+01:002015-05-16T03:49:38.563+01:00Hudson Attacks President’s HistoryShadow President Hudson held a press conference on Mars earlier today to address rumours that he would be seeking support to oust President Halsey from office.<br />
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“President Halsey has proven time and time again that she is completely unfit for office. She complains about our youth wasting away in legally sanctioned virtual realities, and then off the back of shaky intelligence reports, orders the death of thousands of innocent Federal civilians trying to escape a nightmarish reality of her own making.”<br />
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“We need a commander-in-chief who understands the galaxy we live in. A leader who can make the Federation the shining beacon it was always destined to be. A president we can trust to do the right thing.”<br />
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“So to answer the question you’ve all been asking. Yes. I will be seeking support from Congress to remove President Halsey from power. How many more disasters can she be allowed to lead us through? As far I’m concerned, her removal can’t come fast enough.”Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-17325905812715945113301-03-27T03:48:00.000+01:002015-05-16T03:48:47.020+01:00NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan Black Prototypes RevealedThe NVIDIA labs, in association with Reynhardt IntelliSys, are pleased to announce that prototypes of the GeForce GTX Titan Black graphics card are now available for purchase from one exclusive outlet. <br />
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A masterpiece of engineering, the NVIDIA Geforce GTX Titan Black represents the cutting edge of display technology. It balances a sleek design with uncompromising performance and unparalleled processing power, making the Titan Black one of the most desirable display modules in the entire galaxy. To celebrate the pre-release of the new module, NVIDIA are offering 5 lucky pilots the opportunity to win a commercial grade GTX Titan Black. Winning the competition couldn’t be simpler*. <br />
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The first 5 pilots to sell a canister of NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan Black Prototypes back to NVIDIA HQ aboard Godel Ring will be rewarded with a commercial model as soon as they become available. The only problem is NVIDIA isn’t saying where the prototypes are being sold.<br />
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Happy hunting Commanders.<br />
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*Entrants must have transported the prototypes under the Pilots Federation rules of 'open play' to be eligible to win.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-33097898792717239873301-03-27T03:47:00.000+01:002015-05-16T03:47:36.484+01:00Explorers Needed for Alliance Colonisation ProgrammeBeyond the borders of occupied human space, the vast mysteries of the universe are waiting to be discovered. The last thousand years of human history have been shaped by our combined ability to travel through the stars in search of a better future. <br />
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Yet what has humanity done with this precious gift? The same thing we’ve always done. We wasted it.<br />
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Greed and war run rampant throughout the galaxy, and the concept of freedom has become nothing more than a buzzword spewed by people who have never known it.<br />
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The Alliance knows there’s a better way, but to prove it they need YOUR help.<br />
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For the next two weeks, the Alliance of Independent Systems will be collecting exploration data for an exciting new colonisation initiative due to launch later this year. <br />
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Commanders interested in working with the Alliance should deliver any information they’ve uncovered in relation to potential colony sites to Purple Power Interstellar aboard Ziemkiewicz Ring in Tsu.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-50749674028902642323301-03-27T03:46:00.000+01:002015-05-16T03:46:33.025+01:00Alliance Shines Light on Prism SenatorIn an open letter addressed for the attention of Senator Kahina Tijani Loren, Alliance representatives from Alioth have extended an invitation for her to visit their star-systems with the assurance the her trip will be free from “bungling bureaucracy, petty-minded procrastinators and deranged docking debacles.”<br />
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Apparently Lady Kahina’s visit was placed on the agenda at a recent diplomatic exchange between the Alliance and the Federation with assurances sought by Alliance representatives that “somebody competent would be checking the paperwork in detail, and if at all possible, that landing pads could be reserved in advance.”<br />
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Lady Kahina is currently being entertained on Earth, where she was greeted by enthusiastically cheering crowds on arrival at the historic Cambridge spaceport before being taken to London to be met by Ambassador Waite.<br />
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The Mail on Mars even commented that “We should have more Senators drop in for visit, she’s done more for Imperial Federation relations in a month than all those ambassadors have done in decades.”Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-69345264601551583903301-03-27T03:44:00.000+01:002015-05-16T03:45:09.063+01:00Falisci: Democracy DeniedIn recent weeks the tiny system of Falisci has become a hotbed of activity.<br />
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First came the war against the Falisci Purple Gang, which saw Senator Patreus and the Citizens of Tradition dominate the region with their superior firepower and overwhelming numbers. By the end of the week long struggle, the Falisci Purple Gang’s leadership was in chains, and its members sold off to work as Imperial Slaves.<br />
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Then the Social Falisci Party, backed by a coalition of Federal squadrons, began attempting to exert their influence over the system. Imperial pilots fought back until it became clear that the Federation had grown tired of its futile attempts to overthrow the rightful rulers of the region.<br />
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The region may be devastated and its people may be in chains, but the Emperor’s peace has finally come to Falisci.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-51830473763992308703301-03-27T03:43:00.000+01:002015-05-16T03:44:08.814+01:00Unknown Explorer Returns From NGC 3199 NebulaIn a press release submitted to GalNet news, Commander Swift Arrow is announcing his recent return from the NGC 3199 Nebula. Swift Arrow is claiming to be the first explorer to fully map out the entire NGC 3199 Sector, and the 2nd explorer to visit the nebula (the 1st was Commander Celmascant). According to the data turned in to Universal Cartographics, all but 5 of the 750 systems in the NGC 3199 Sector have been fully scanned for the first time by Swift Arrow.<br />
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The 35,000 light year journey started with an excursion to the Butterfly Nebula before heading to NGC 3199 and finally back to civilized space, a trip lasting approximately 5 weeks. Representatives from the Sirius Corporation, Patron's Principles, Chapter of Isinor, the Alioth Independents and the Sublime Order of Van Maanen's Star have expressed great interest Swift Arrow's findings. The data was sold piece meal to each organization, who made various bids ranging from 7.1 to 11.2 million credits for specific high value systems. However, the largest bidder by far was the Patron's Principles, who paid a whopping 37.3 million credits for a lion's share of the data. The total value of the exploration data was just shy of 71 million credits.<br />
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Swift Arrow has issued a statement saying that he intends to release a guide to the NGC 3199 sector shortly in order to aid future explorers in further research of the area, including a short list of recommended points of interest and systems to avoid.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-54409692272990724893301-03-26T03:42:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:42:30.047+01:00The War for Lugh: Federal DominationThe past fortnight has seen a devastating war rage through the once peaceful nation of Lugh.<br />
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The Crimson State Group, led by Éamonn Uí Laoghire, has long sought to establish Lugh as an independent system. However, it wasn’t until Éamonn attempted to gain support from Alliance officials that things began to get violent.<br />
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Fearful that yet another rich, powerful system would soon leave the Federal fold, President Jasmina Halsey ordered the Federal Navy to suppress the populist uprising. Thousands of Federal pilots flocked to obey the President’s command, and in the early stages of the war, the Federation dominated the skies of Lugh. Countless Sons (and daughters) of Conn lost their lives in an attempt to stop the Federal Navy from simply crushing the rebel forces. <br />
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Their sacrifice bought time for the Crimson State Group to come up with a plan. As the Federation continued to rampage its way through the system, members of the Dukes of Mikunn, Emperor’s Grace and the East India Company engaged in guerrilla tactics to keep the Federation’s attention away from the work being carried out by the main CSG strike force.<br />
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Splitting their forces in two, the Crimson State Group focused on obtaining enemy intelligence and collecting weapons for their ground troops. All the while, they made sure to deliberately avoid engaging in open conflict with the vast Federal fleet.<br />
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Despite the valiant efforts of the CSG allied fleet, the Federation managed to tear through the Crimson State’s air defences, exposing the CSG-controlled outposts to a series of attacks by Federal marines. The Federation looked unstoppable as they stormed through Seega Port unchecked.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-27825668906291244203301-03-26T03:40:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:41:02.821+01:00The War for Lugh: The Turning PointThe turning point in the war came during the Federation’s attack on Read Gateway.<br />
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Cormac Uí Laoghire led the defence of the outpost personally, and after several days of fierce fighting, the Crimson State Group finally managed to achieve their first victory by successfully defending Read Gateway. <br />
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However, the reality is that it was more a failure on President Halsey’s part than a victory on behalf of Crimson State. The defence only succeeded due to the Federation running dangerously low on weapons for their troops.<br />
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As soon as it became apparent that the Federation was having difficulty acquiring the weapons they needed to end the war, the Crimson State Group took advantage of the military intelligence obtained during Operation Dullahan to attack Hartsfield Market.<br />
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The battle for Hartsfield Market lasted for almost 5 days, during which time the Federation managed to establish complete dominance over the skies of Lugh. Unfortunately for President Halsey, air superiority alone was not enough to win the war, a fact she soon learned when the CSG tricked her into ordering a strike against Federal refugees attempting to flee the conflict.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-40164167302663413483301-03-26T03:39:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:39:51.139+01:00The War for Lugh: A Temporary PeaceThe strike against Federal civilians by the Federal Navy, coupled with the capture of Hartsfield Market a few hours later, caused mass confusion and disenchantment among Federal pilots operating in the area. Mercenaries who had previously fought for the Federation began defecting en masse, bolstering CSG forces to the point where they almost equalled the Federal forces in size.<br />
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As a result of having gained control of Lugh’s satellite defence system during the capture of Hartsfield Market, the Crimson State Group managed to force the retreat of the Federal battlecruiser from its position around Lugh 11. Then, with the help of thousands of mercenary defectors, the Crimson State was able to re-establish control over the majority of Lugh’s airspace.<br />
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For now the Federal Navy has retreated to fallback positions in Khaka and other local systems. Reports from Lugh suggest that the Lugh for Equality Party has established a ceasefire with the Crimson State Group, as both parties attempt to agree on what course of action would be best for the people of Lugh.<br />
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The system is still rife with unrest. The war has caused the local populace to resent both the Crimson State Group and the Federal Congress. Although the CSG has managed to establish their dominance over the system, whether they can keep it in the face of internal and external opposition still remains to be seen.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-17495237503394444353301-03-25T03:38:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:38:35.639+01:00Demand for Original Onionhead Higher Than EverThousands of traders have started flocking back to Kappa Fornacis following the announcement that Onionhead is once again available for sale onboard Harvestport.<br />
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Demand for the original strain of Onionhead has remained high over the last few months, despite (or perhaps due to) the Federation’s attempts to completely wipe the plant from the face of the galaxy. Street prices for the totally organic narcotic had skyrocketed by several hundred per cent, although the price is expected to level out again now that a new supply has become readily available.<br />
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For now the Onionhead trade on Kappa Fornacis is being allowed to continue unabated, but once the war in Lugh is over, the Federation is sure to turn its attention back to the farmers of Panem.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-73728252985977248103301-03-25T03:37:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:37:40.494+01:00Navy Withdraws from Lugh – Fighting ContinuesFollowing last night’s special session, Congress has decided to temporarily pull the Federal Navy from active duty in Lugh. Navy vessels are currently in the process of being diverted to Qureshi Enterprise in Khaka, where they will remain until such time as Congress decides on how to best end the current conflict.<br />
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Despite the official withdrawal of the Federal Navy, Lugh continues to find itself embroiled in an ongoing civil war between the Crimson State Group and the Lugh for Equality Party. The outcome of which is still far from certain.<br />
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So far on the Federal side, Lugh for Equality has managed to gain control over the skies of Lugh. On the other side of the war, the native Crimson State Group has managed to take a significant advantage in terms of acquiring armaments for their ground troops. <br />
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The Federal forces need more guns, while the CSG need more dedicated combat pilots. With millions of residents having already lost their lives in the fight for an independent Lugh, it seems that neither group will give up the fight without a decisive outcome.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-21915666423592701183301-03-24T03:36:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:36:38.376+01:00The Battle for HartsfieldIn what can only be described as a devastating blow for the Federation, the Crimson State Group and the Sons of Conn have managed to wrestle control of Hartsfield Market from the Lugh for Equality Party. <br />
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The fighting in the halls of Hartsfield was particularly bloody, with tens of thousands having been killed on both sides of the conflict. Federal forces managed to hold the bridge for almost 78 hours after the rest of the station fell, but the Sons of Conn were eventually able to break through the Federation’s defences to claim their prize. <br />
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Reports coming in from Hartsfield Market suggest that the Crimson State Group is currently in the process of accessing the station’s command protocols. They are expected to be in full control of the station shortly. <br />
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Hartsfield Market is home to the master controls of Lugh’s military defence network, ownership of which will allow the Crimson State Group to exert their influence across the entire system. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-18768945502666393473301-03-24T03:35:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:35:36.260+01:00Late Night Session Held Over Lugh EscalationThe debate in Congress turned ugly tonight, as members of both parties grilled the President over her mishandling of the Federation’s interests during the last six months.<br />
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Particularly hot topics included the heavy-handed ban against Onionhead, the resultant bombing of Panem, the loss of multiple frontier systems to pirates and apathy, as well as her most recent blunders in the handling of the attack on Lugh.<br />
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Shadow President Hudson went so far as to remark:<br />
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“The Federal Navy handed you victory in Lugh on a silver platter, and how do you thank them? You murder thousands of our own people! The incompetence has to stop and it has to stop now!”Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-71756124704154541863301-03-23T03:34:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:34:35.243+01:00President Orders Strike on Federal RefugeesDisaster struck in Lugh today, following orders given by President Halsey demanding that Federal pilots attack and destroy an unarmed refugee convoy as it fled from the fighting around Lugh 6. It is estimated that 9,322 innocent Federal civilians lost their lives in the attack.<br />
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The President claims that she was presented with evidence by the Joint Intelligence Committee which confirmed that Éamonn Uí Laoghire, leader of the Crimson State Group, would be aboard one of the transports with his entourage.<br />
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However, sources close to the Crimson State Group claim that reports of Éamonn’s presence on the refugee ships were nothing more than fabrications. <br />
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Shadow President Hudson has sworn that an official investigation into the matter will be launched once the current crisis is over.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-4635703147481674523301-03-23T03:33:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:33:39.037+01:00Faith in President FallingRecent popularity polls have scored the President at a shockingly low 26% approval rating, with 43% of those questioned stating that they strongly disapprove of the President’s current policy decisions.<br />
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Doubtless the latest developments in the war for Lugh are sure to be of huge concern for President Halsey. Not only has her mismanagement of the war caused the death of countless innocent Federal civilians, many of whom died as a direct result of orders given by the President, but it also now seems certain that Hartsfield Market will fall to the rebel forces. <br />
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The Federation’s failure to protect Hartsfield is being blamed on a lack of equipment, a shortage caused in no small part by the President’s failure to ensure the appropriate supply chains were set up prior to launching an attack on Lugh’s airspace.<br />
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If something isn’t done to rectify the President’s mistakes soon, the Crimson State Group will capture Hartsfield and with it control of Lugh’s satellite defence system.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-60963924222316244143301-03-20T03:32:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:32:49.324+01:00Eyes on LughFederal forces continue to dominate the skies of Lugh. The Crimson State Group’s air defences have been all but shredded, with the majority of their fleet now adopting a defensive position around Balandin Gateway and Knight Dock.<br />
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Thanks to the actions of a crack troop of Federal Marines, Seega Port was secured with only a handful of soldiers being lost in the process. Federation forces are now working hard to secure Read Gateway for use as a staging post, from which they plan to launch a series of attacks against Crimson State starports.<br />
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Despite millions of lives having already been lost in the conflict, rumours from Lugh suggest that the Crimson State Group is preparing a desperate last-minute attempt to stop the Federation from crushing the native uprising. <br />
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However, in a sign that the local population may be losing faith in the CSG’s ability to secure the system, hundreds of refugee ships have started to flee from Lugh 6 in a bid to escape the Federation’s wrath.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-37637203645060690543301-03-20T03:31:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:31:51.627+01:00Patreus and the PrincessSenator Patreus and Aisling Duval have been spotted out and about on Faece this weekend. The Empire’s newest power couple took to the fashion halls for a pleasant afternoon shopping spree, accompanied by a vast entourage of followers and hangers-on.<br />
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The couple walked hand in hand as security cleared the way for them to enter shops and purchase beverages. The pair spent around three hours perusing the goods on offer in the Faece fashion halls, before retiring to Senator Patreus’s ship for a light dinner. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-74208355766055053873301-03-20T03:30:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:31:08.299+01:00Halsey Honours HeroesDespite the actions of undercover operatives acting on behalf of the Crimson State Group aboard Hartsfield Market, the Federation continues to dominate the skies of Lugh.<br />
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Today President Halsey honours those heroes who have made the greatest contribution to the war effort. <br />
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Lugh’s top gun, Commander Nightwulf, who has managed to singlehandedly remove almost 14,000 enemy combatants from the field of battle.<br />
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Khaka’s top logistics officer, Commander Darius Torkalar, who has personally shipped in 3000 tonnes of weapons into the area.<br />
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They have been heavily aided in their efforts by:<br />
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Post Commander Crownan<br />
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Post Commander Pablo-Diablo<br />
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Petty Officer Dave Lukewski III<br />
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As well as:<br />
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The Broker known as Commander BadBjarne<br />
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The Broker known as Commander Ranmust<br />
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The Merchant known as Commander Vorian ArtreidesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-58709728618643445723301-03-20T03:29:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:29:21.064+01:00Prism Senator in Illegal Parking RowReturning to Earth at the invitation of the Secretary General, Senator Kahina Tijani Loren’s Imperial Courier was tagged with a fine at Mars High apparently due to activating its boosters while still within the station.<br />
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Reports indicate this caused a deafening roar within the docking area and even cracked the windows of the docking administration office.<br />
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Sources close to Mars High administration were quoted as saying “We are showing restraint! She’s lucky we didn’t obliterate her ship immediately like most parking offenders. What else does she want?”<br />
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Deano Blake, a trader whose Adder has been impounded by Mars officials for several weeks due to an inadequately sealed drive plate, told our reporters, “Never really thought much of Imperials before this, but I’ve got hand it to this Kahina gal, she’s got style!”Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-65015024978132087673301-03-20T03:28:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:28:32.248+01:00The Union of Eta Draconis Falls to ForceInside sources report that a covert raid, carried out by special operation forces acting on behalf of the Gold Vision Company, has led to the capture of Swift Terminal in Eta Draconis. <br />
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According to eye witness accounts, a small team of silent sidewinders managed to penetrate select points of the starport. Special operatives then manoeuvred towards, and captured, the main control terminal. They then shut down all power to the docking bays, allowing the main assault force unrestricted access to the port.<br />
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When asked for comment, President Vondell of the Gold Vision Company had this to say:<br />
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“We here at Gold Vision are proud of our soldiers who were fighting on the front-lines aboard Swift Terminal and on the surface of B5. I want to give a big thank you to my right hand men and women, the 8th Dragon Squadron. Without them fighting in the black, risking their lives every second, this would have never been possible. This is a new day for us, but rest assured we wish for nothing more than to bring peace and prosperity to the people of Eta Draconis.”Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-52384618198253950403301-03-19T03:27:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:27:22.666+01:00The Nevermore Not Ready for DutyCore Dynamics has been put in the deeply embarrassing position of having to further postpone the maiden voyage of the FNS Nevermore. Representatives of Core Dynamics have confirmed that this most recent delay is due to faulty sensor and turret targeting arrays. <br />
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The faults first came to light when engineers began running the FNS Nevermore through its standard weapon diagnostic checks late last week. According to Core Dynamics, the FNS Nevermore’s weapon systems gave engineers the all clear, but upon attempting to fire on the target drone ship, the FNS Nevermore instead released a massive volley into Hudson Dock. <br />
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The dock’s defence systems then returned fire, causing the Nevermore’s automated battle systems to kick in, resulting in an all-out fight between the two stellar titans. <br />
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It took engineers three hours to regain control of the ship. During this time dozens of people were killed, and hundreds of millions of credits in damages were done to both structures.<br />
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Commander Lokquine, a member of Hudson Dock’s Shipyard Union, had this to say on the matter:<br />
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“Well honestly, what do you expect to happen when you build a ship like that out of so much Copper? I told them they should have used Gold, cheap << censored >>.” <br />
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Core Dynamics is now looking for traders to help bring a variety of Metals to Hudson Dock to assist in the repair efforts.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-23994242460973848903301-03-19T03:26:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:26:22.642+01:00Onionhead Returns to Kappa FornacisThe Kappa Fornacis Farmers Union appears to be up to its old tricks again, as news has started to come out of the region that Onionhead is once again available in the ports around Panem.<br />
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“We aren’t going to be kept down by the man, man,” Georgio Algeria announced to the gathered crowds in the marketplace aboard Harvestport. “You can’t stop the crop. It’s always out there, man. That’s nature, that’s just how it works. The people know what they want, and what they want is 100% organic, original blend Onionhead.”<br />
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When asked for comment, President Halsey’s office said that the matter would be dealt with in due course.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-7176483527739521293301-03-18T03:25:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:25:15.289+01:00The True North StarIn a brief written statement submitted to GalNet news, Virgil Kyle, commander of the exploration-fitted Asp Spirit of Indianapolis, claims to have been the first to visit what he calls Sol's ‘true North Star’.<br />
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"Wregoe TV-L C24-0 is over 1,200 light-years 'north' of Sol's position in the galactic plane, and less than a light-year from her position otherwise," he goes on to explain. "Due to the jump distances involved, the system is only visitable by Asps and Anacondas fitted to achieve near-maximum jump ranges."<br />
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"I know it ain't the flashiest achievement," he admits, "And other explorers have obviously achieved far greater things, but as the star system hadn't yet been visited, I thought it was worth mentioning."<br />
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He finished his statement with an invitation to other explorers and sightseers in suitably equipped vessels to visit the area, calling the view of the Milky Way from the system ‘spectacular’.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-20089182032174818143301-03-17T03:24:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:24:19.905+01:00Rebels Declare War on the Federation in 78 Ursae MajorisThe system of 78 Ursae Majoris, home to over 10 billion people, has erupted into civil war today. The conflict started just hours after news broke that the frontier system was planning to announce its intention to secede from the Federation. <br />
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We spoke to local resident and farmer, Gryph Jones, who woke up this morning to find he now lives near one of the heaviest focal points of the conflict. He had this to say on the matter:<br />
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"Pah! The Federation! Now, I won't say I support this war, the revolutionaries are monsters and criminals, but the inability of the local Federal government to keep things under control is exactly why those folks are so unpopular here! The Feds are too busy playing with Lughnatics and Onionheads half a galaxy to focus on places like this - maybe both sides will kill each other off, I can't help but think we'd be better off for it.”Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-34349278018245517833301-03-17T03:23:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:23:18.951+01:00Prism Senator Continues to Woo Federation ResidentsLady Kahina Tijani Loren's unofficial entourage has begun a tour of the outer gas giants in the Sol system. Hundreds of privately owned Federation-registered vessels have turned out to greet the Senator, in lieu of an official welcome, as she continues her passage through the Sol system despite continued apathy from officials.<br />
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Requests for interviews from the diplomatic representatives on Mars have been turned down, but one, rather stressed, aide was quoted as saying, "Listen. We have no intention of jumping through hoops for some jumped-up Imperial prima donna who won't do the paperwork properly. That's off the record, yes?"<br />
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Questioned on this at a Merchants Guild reception hosted on Titan, Lady Kahina was quoted as saying, "We Imperials often do get accused of being arrogant and overbearing, but at least we're good at it."Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-17702621275241501283301-03-16T03:21:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:22:07.903+01:00The Lugh ReportThe fighting has been fierce in the Lugh system this past weekend. Hundreds of thousands of ships have been shot down and millions have lost their lives in the opening salvo of the war.<br />
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Federal pilots are currently dominating the skies of Lugh, where they outnumber the native Crimson State Group 2 to 1. The Crimson State defences are in particularly bad shape, with reporters on the ground claiming that we are just days away from the first CSG outpost falling to the Federal Navy.<br />
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However, reports are coming in that spies loyal to the Crimson State Group are currently working to seriously undermine the Lugh for Equality Party on their home station of Hartsfield Market. If the undercover operatives succeed at their task before the Federation manages to stamp them out, the Crimson State Group could snatch Hartsfield Market (and control of the system) from out of the Federation’s grasp.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-39334002182948212933301-03-16T03:20:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:21:06.850+01:00Hudson Questions Halsey’s MotivesShadow President Hudson has released a scathing attack on the President’s offensive against the Crimson State Group, calling it “nothing more than a petty attempt to show strength at the cost of hundreds of thousands of innocent lives”.<br />
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He went on to say:<br />
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“The fact that our troops are doing well in Lugh is a testament to the excellent training programmes offered by the Federal Navy. It is certainly no thanks to the actions of our supposedly esteemed President, who sent our troops off to war without adequate support or supplies. Indeed, if anyone should take credit for the current success of the Federation’s strike teams, it is the loyal Federal pilots who flew in from all over the galaxy to answer the President’s premature call to wage war against our own people.”Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-91064873390708536243301-03-15T03:19:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:20:14.711+01:00Imperial Pageant for Prism SenatorIn an apparent show of solidarity for the visiting Senator and in protest at her perceived shabby treatment at the hands of her Federation hosts, dozens of independent Commanders have volunteered to escort Lady Kahina Tijani Loren's Imperial Courier through Federal space for the duration of her trip.<br />
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The unofficial escort is primarily composed of Imperial Cutters in private ownership, causing acute embarrassment to the Federation, who are powerless to prevent newsfeed images of what appears to be a sizeable Imperial fleet gallivanting unchallenged against the unmistakeable backdrop of core Federation worlds.<br />
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Lady Kahina was briefly interviewed by The Mars Herald and was asked, "What do you think of your welcome into Federal space?"<br />
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She replied with "When I receive one, I shall let you know."Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-7542584478067177313301-03-14T03:18:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:19:03.281+01:00Blaine Refuses Patreus’s RequestChancellor Blaine made a rare appearance at today’s Senate meeting in order to address remarks made earlier in the week by Senator Denton Patreus.<br />
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“It is with regret that I must deny the honourable Senator’s request to access the Emperor’s medical records. As has always been the case, for reasons of national security his Majesty’s medical records are only accessible by the Emperor’s personal physicians. Should his Majesty's condition change in any way, for better or for worse, I will make sure to inform the Senate as soon as possible. Until such an event comes to pass, I will continue to act in the Emperor’s stead, according to his will. As for the question of succession, that will be addressed when the situation calls for it and not before.”Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-85194923288836228313301-03-13T03:17:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:18:12.630+01:00The War for LughPresident Halsey has today officially declared war on the Crimson State Group.<br />
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Ownership of Lugh has been hotly contested in recent months. The movement for an independent Lugh, led by the Crimson State Group, had managed to achieve a staggering 91% approval rating among the local populace. However, the figures are heavily disputed by the Lugh for Equality Party, which has recently released statistics claiming that less than 30% of the population are actively engaging in the political process.<br />
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GalNet sources close to the President have suggested that the upcoming attack will be launched from within Lugh itself. Loyal Federal pilots who want to assist with the reclamation of Lugh should sign up for active duty aboard Hartsfield Market, although Federal mercenaries are advised that it may be several days before backup arrives.<br />
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In response to the declaration of war, Éamonn Uí Laoghaire has declared that the Crimson State Group will be offering very generous payouts to any independent pilots who choose to side with Lugh in the upcoming conflict against the Federation. Mercenaries interested in taking the Crimson State Group up on its offer should sign up for active duty aboard Balandin Gateway.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-38945824769084485623301-03-13T03:16:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:17:08.063+01:00Full Scale Attack on Polahukuna PostponedFollowing the declaration of war by President Halsey earlier today, the Federal Navy’s attack on Polahukuna has been postponed indefinitely. Instead the newly built Capital Ship , the FNS Nevermore, will be diverted to help with the offensive against Lugh.<br />
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Unfortunately, due to the actions of Operation Arm Chop , the FNS Nevermore is not yet equipped with a full contingent of fighters. As a result, the FNS Nevermore will not be able to set off for Lugh until the construction of its personal fleet is complete.<br />
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Core Dynamics estimate that it will be another six or seven days before the FNS Nevermore will be able to join Federal forces in their attack on Lugh, until which time it will remain safely harboured in Hudson Dock.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-65149297942337514953301-03-12T03:15:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:15:57.280+01:00Patreus Calls on Blaine to Release Emperor’s Medical RecordsIn an address delivered to the Imperial Senate earlier today, Senator Denton Patreus has called on Chancellor Blaine to provide the Senate with full access to the ailing Emperor’s medical records.<br />
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“The current situation is untenable,” the Senator said. “How long are we expected to simply accept that Emperor Hengist is on the road to recovery? It’s been months now and there’s been no sign of the Emperor making a recovery of any kind. For the sake of the entire Empire, we need to know whether or not Emperor Hengist is ever going to be able to reclaim the throne. If Emperor Hengist really is getting better, then Chancellor Blaine should release the Emperor’s medical records to show the Senate that there is nothing to worry about. If not, we need to establish what needs to be done to secure our citizens’ future.”Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-42720037205090541763301-03-12T03:14:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:14:43.533+01:00Launching the ColoniesAlmost a thousand years ago, a corporate colonisation project from Earth set out on a trip to find a new home among the stars. The colonists settled in the Sirius system, where they became one of the leading suppliers of drive fuel anywhere in the galaxy, and so the Sirius Corporation was born.<br />
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The Sirius Corporation has a long history of colonising worlds beyond the borders of occupied space, which is why the Sirius Corporation is pleased to announce that it will be returning to its roots with the launch of 9 new colonial outposts, all of which should start being deployed within the next 14 days.<br />
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The 9 systems chosen to act as new homes to Sirius Corporation colonists are:<br />
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The Wredguia Colony Cluster<br />
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Wredquia SX-L D7-92<br />
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Wredguia SX-L d7-91<br />
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Wredguia WD-K D8-66<br />
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Wredguia QA-N b34-4<br />
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Wredguia XD-K d8-78<br />
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Sirius Outposts<br />
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Gliese 97.2 <br />
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HIP 8396 <br />
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Col 285 Sector WA-L b9-3<br />
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CAO Junga Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-12668624096174727633301-03-12T03:11:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:11:26.041+01:00Senator Steps Out with SocialiteSenator Patreus and Aisling Duval have been spotted together at a number of popular nightspots in Capitol this week, leading some social commentators to speculate that the two may have become romantically involved.<br />
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If true, the association could potentially secure Senator Patreus’s bid to become the leading voice of the Empire. While Aisling herself is not currently considered a serious contender for the Imperial Throne, her pairing with the Senator could provide the leverage he needs to secure support from a large portion of the Senate, particularly from those who are currently throwing their weight behind Chancellor Blaine.<br />
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When asked for comment, both Senator Patreus and Aisling Duval refused to answer any questions regarding their possible relationship.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-28979537792250476833301-03-11T03:10:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:10:22.002+01:00Core Dynamics Completes Work on New Capital ShipCore Dynamics, in association with the Federal Navy, are pleased to announce the latest addition to the Federal capital ship family, the FNS Nevermore.<br />
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Core Dynamics Farragut-Class Battlecruisers represent the cutting edge in military technology. A single FCB can carry several squadrons of Federal Fighters and multiple Federal Corvettes across hundreds of light years without any difficulty. These deep deployment capabilities, coupled with extraordinarily heavy firepower, practically guarantee that a single FCB will completely overpower all but the most well-equipped opponents.<br />
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The construction of the new ship would not have been possible without the help of Commander Sam Ishum, who braved the blockade of BD+03 2338 to single-handedly deliver 86,000 tonnes of copper to the Core Dynamics workshop at Hudson Dock.<br />
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When asked for comment, Commander Ishum had this to say:<br />
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“As the sole proprietor of Toad's Independent Trading Services, I am happy to have helped with the building of the new Core Dynamics Dreadnought, the FNS Nevermore. I look forward to working with them on future projects."<br />
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To celebrate the launch of the FNS Nevermore, Core Dynamics has supplied Hudson Dock with a large number of discounted Federal Dropships.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-47214057360680658513301-03-11T03:08:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:08:49.859+01:00Federal Military Lobby for Tax Reduction on Private PilotsRumours coming out of Mars today suggest that a powerful lobbying group, acting on behalf of Admiral Vincent and the Federal Navy, are currently engaged in a massive campaign to lower taxes on combat-capable spacecraft. The aim of the campaign is to encourage Federal pilots to become more battle-ready in these times of heightened tensions. <br />
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If the lobbying efforts prove to be successful, the Imperial armament program will doubtless be forced to follow suit or else risk the Empire being undermined by the increased combat capabilities of the Federal Navy.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-62557977697943783653301-03-11T03:07:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:07:54.769+01:00Alioth Warns Lugh They Stand AloneSpeaking before a gathering of the Alliance Assembly today, Prime Minister Edmund Mahon has issued a warning to the Crimson State Group that it stands alone in its opposition to the Federation’s continued governance of Lugh.<br />
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“It is not the place of the Alliance to intervene in matters of legitimate Federal governance. No laws have been broken, no rights have been abused and as such no military aid will be forthcoming for the freedom fighters of Lugh. Similarly, until such time as the residents of Lugh have fully seceded from the Federation, any applications to join the Alliance of Independent Systems will be automatically rejected on the grounds that Lugh is not a fully functioning independent state.”<br />
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The news will come as quite a blow for Lugh, and the Crimson State Group in particular, who will now need to find allies closer to home if they want to have any hope of winning their fight for independence.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-63826019556042956423301-03-10T03:06:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:06:49.419+01:00Lugh Prepares for WarCrimson State Group representatives who were still present on Alioth were forced to make a hasty departure earlier today, as reports of Federal checkpoints being established around local exit points began to hit the Alliance blogosphere. <br />
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It would appear that the Federation means to finally show its hand in what has been a long and arduous game of poker between the Federal goliath and a small but proud people willing to defy the domination of their oppressors. <br />
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In the wake of his unsuccessful attempts to reach a favourable conclusion with representatives of the Alliance, Ambassador Éamonn Uí Laoghaire had this to say:<br />
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"Lugh is a sovereign state. This is an undeniable truth. An error does not become truth by multiplied propagation, nor does truth become error because nobody sees it! Though the storm clouds gather around us, it has been written in our ancient 'Leabhar Gabhála Lugh' that the Sons of Conn will come to Lugh’s aid at his time of direst need. That also is a universal truth."Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-53240728586992143873301-03-10T03:05:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:05:41.633+01:00Galactic Mechanics Union Busted Breaking LawsWord has reached GalNet that an investigation into the Galactic Mechanics Union will result in charges being brought against the organisation by all three of the galaxy’s major powers.<br />
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The investigation, which was carried out in secret by a consortium of independent investigators, has found that the GMU has been involved in anti-competitive business practices, including price fixing on a galactic scale.<br />
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Lawsuits are currently in the process of being submitted to the appropriate authorities. With millions of potential plaintiffs signing up to take part in what will doubtless be the largest class action case in history, it seems unlikely that the GMU will make it out of the courts still in one piece once this is all over.<br />
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While the lawsuits are likely to go on for years before anyone is able to claim any kind of compensation, ship repair costs should start becoming significantly cheaper now that the GMU’s price fixing operations have come to an end.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-8572372045171712193301-03-09T03:04:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:04:48.766+01:00The Scars of War in BankiThe Federation may have won the war in the Banki system, but survivors on both sides are still in a struggle for survival.<br />
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After a long and bitter conflict, the Federation was able to clutch a victory (as well as a base) after offering greater incentives for Commanders willing to fight on their side. This strategy drew in throngs of Commanders from throughout the galaxy, tilting the scales decisively in favour of the Federal Navy.<br />
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At the end, the situation grew very grim for the Banki Gold Gang. Hundreds were killed, thousands were wounded, and medical supplies stretched perilously thin. Despite winning the war, the Federation now has to deal with a destitute populace, an outbreak and the threat of famine on the horizon. <br />
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The CEO of the Gold Advanced Partners and current governor of Banki, Christopher Kailson, has put out this passionate plea for help: <br />
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"Banki needs the support of Commanders now more than ever. Supplying even a small amount of Banki’s needs will help to ease the suffering of the ill, the orphaned, and the poor.”<br />
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- CMDR John Paul WilsonUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-49594210809279785033301-03-09T03:02:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:03:11.917+01:00Federal Congress Calls Emergency SessionAn emergency special session of the Federal Congress was held today to discuss how best to deal with the Crimson State Group’s attempt to force Lugh to secede from the Federation.<br />
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Lugh is home to 15.3 billion residents, who are supported almost entirely by the vast natural resources that Lugh has at its disposal.<br />
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In her address to Congress, President Halsey had this to say on the situation:<br />
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“Systems choosing to hold fair and democratic elections to determine whether they wish to remain within the Federal fold is one thing, but a group of religious fanatics petitioning a foreign power to help overthrow a democratically elected Federal government is another matter entirely. The Federation will not allow theocrats, terrorists or any other fringe organisation to usurp the right and proper rules that govern our society. If the Crimson State Group continues to go down this road then the Federation will respond with whatever force deemed necessary.”Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-48494890389739113733301-03-08T03:01:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:02:08.492+01:00Anti-Slavery Support Grows in Synteini SystemThe Future of Synteini party is calling on all Commanders to protest the actions of the Imperial Slavers Association in the Synteini system.<br />
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“Today marks the anniversary of the ‘Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves’, one of two acts that helped end the Atlantic slave trade in the early 19th century,” said a party representative. “And now a new slaving facility is opening up in our own backyard?”<br />
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The party offers their own station as a potential solution. “The Future of Synteini party will not abide by slavery, Imperial or no. I make the call to commanders: give your business to the Future of Synteini, not to the ISA. Do business at William Sargent, and starve Lagerkvist.<br />
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“Let’s hit Senator Zemina Torval where it counts - and kick her out of Synteini!”<br />
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Lagerkvist Gateway orbits the second planet in the Synteini A system, while William Sargent Vision orbits the fourth.<br />
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-CMDR BoterUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-81307546585117709283301-03-07T02:59:00.000+00:002015-05-16T03:00:18.391+01:00The War for FalisciSenator Patreus and the Citizens of Tradition have been successful in their crusade against the Falisci Purple Gang. Falisci has fallen to Imperial forces and is currently in the process of being assimilated into Imperial society. <br />
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All outstanding payments due to Imperial veterans of the Falisci war are now available for collection from Dornier Terminal in Ngaiawang. To celebrate Senator Patreus’s victory, Senator Torval is offering a 10% discount on all Imperial slaves purchased from Dornier Terminal until next weekend. <br />
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However, the war for control of Falisci may not quite be over yet. Reports have started to come in from the region that a civil war is currently brewing between the Citizens of Tradition and the Federal Social Falisci Partnership Party. If the Social Falisci Partnership Party is successful in its attempt to disrupt the Citizens of Tradition’s hold over Phillips Landing, the Federation may be able to gain control over Falisci.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-91616785980481367103301-03-06T02:58:00.000+00:002015-05-16T02:58:45.969+01:00Prism Senator will not be late, not even slightlyIn another administrative mix up, Lady Kahina Tijani Loren's Imperial Courier has been denied docking clearance at Mars High. Official observers report that an Imperial Courier attempted to dock without prior permission and when confronted, refused to acknowledge hails.<br />
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Unofficial, and anonymous, reports from independent traders seem to favour the view that Mars High docking personnel routed Lady Kahina's ship to the back of the queue unnecessarily, and rather than comply, she positioned her ship directly in the docking entrance and refused to move it until granted a landing pad.<br />
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Lady Kahina was later quoted as saying. 'As I said before, I don't like to be late.'<br />
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Rumours that the docking clearance officer at Mars High has been encouraged to retire early are strenuously denied by Federal administrators.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-25804254307813310393301-03-06T02:53:00.000+00:002015-05-16T02:53:52.665+01:00It’s Time to Stop Slavery StupidAisling Duval is in the spotlight again today, following a rather passionate outburst on the Empire’s most-watched reality stream show, Celebrity Pets.<br />
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“The truth is every pet we’ve seen tonight lives a better life than the billions of slaves who are busy working themselves to death while all you viewers just sit there and laugh,” the youngest Duval said during the ever-popular ‘Pimping Pets Get Pampered’ segment.<br />
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“Just take that old bat Zemina. She’s got a whole zoo on that fancy ship of hers. I mean it’s not a good zoo, but I bet her pets get to eat well. Meat even. Her slaves are lucky if they get gruel. Think they’ve ever got meat? Yeah, right. Slavery is stupid, and it is way past time we stopped it.”<br />
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In support of Aisling’s anti-slavery rhetoric, Stop Slavery Stupid has announced it will once again be accepting Imperial slaves for emancipation and rehabilitation at centres aboard Mackenzie Relay in Cemiess, Thiele Orbital in Ngun and Naubakht City in Eta Horologii.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-75931997575852073193301-03-06T02:00:00.000+00:002015-05-16T23:12:54.764+01:00Pirates Prospering in Tanmark<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Despite the Defence Force of Tanmark's overwhelming success in closing down the Tanmark Posse's operations on Luca, hundreds of unmarked pirate ships have been attacking innocent traders as they go about their business in the system.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It would appear that the recent wave of criminal activity has been sparked by the economic boom that the region has been experiencing, as a result of the increased production of Lucan Onionhead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So far the Defence Force of Tanmark has only been allowing traders access to a very limited amount of Lucan Onionhead, a decision that they claim was made in an attempt to stop criminals from targeting individual traders on their way out of the system. That could all change, however, as the Defence Force of Tanmark is now offering to empty out its storerooms once security in the region has been restored.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Commanders interested in taking part in the security initiative should sign up for active duty aboard Cassie-L-Peia in Tanmark.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-84088159642710579673301-03-05T02:52:00.000+00:002015-05-16T02:52:20.314+01:00Torval Handles the Help in SynteiniCorporations operating under the direction of Senator Zemina Torval have been making waves throughout the Empire this week, as shipments of unregulated slaves continue to pour into Imperially -sanctioned slave training centres in Synteini.<br />
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Despite the questionable legal nature of the Senator’s import operations, the Senate has so far elected to not address the issue at any officially held quorum.<br />
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Some political commentators have suggested that the lack of opposition is a clear sign of the Chancellor’s waning power within the Senate, although sources close to the Chancellor have suggested that “Chancellor Blaine is simply too busy to deal with Zemina’s frankly pathetic attempts to take advantage of the Emperor’s current condition.”Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-61736851149337118483301-03-05T02:51:00.000+00:002015-05-16T02:51:23.337+01:00Unity Starport Officially Opens in New YemboToday marks the official opening of the first Deep Space Exploration Platform being sponsored by the Explorers’ Association in conjunction with Universal Cartographics. The station will initially be housed in New Yembo, a resource rich system on the outer edges of human-occupied space.<br />
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Thousands of Commanders helped provide the materials necessary to build this new state of the art Ocellus. The actual construction of the station took tens of thousands of workers just three weeks to complete, which in itself is a testament to the highly organised and methodical approach that the EAUC collaboration has applied to this project.<br />
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GalNet can also now exclusively reveal that after an impassioned round of debates between EA and UC committee members, the New Yembo starport has been given the name Unity in honour of the collaborative effort that made its creation possible.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-76311065209117154493301-03-04T02:49:00.000+00:002015-05-17T00:33:33.028+01:00Falisci in FlamesImperial forces have decimated the majority of the Falisci Purple Gang’s fleet, just five days after the Citizens of Tradition declared war against the dreaded pirate crew and their allies. Now only a handful of the Purple Gang’s most stalwart members remain to defend their territory against the Citizens of Tradition and the thousands of loyal citizens who have flocked to Falisci to fight by their side.<br />
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What little resistance the gang is still able to muster will almost certainly not be enough to keep the Citizens of Tradition from taking control of the system. However, reports are coming in from the region that the Federally aligned Social Falisci Partnership are currently attempting to bolster the Purple Gang’s numbers in what is surely a futile attempt to stop Senator Patreus from taking control of the sector.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-77135837237147514483301-03-03T02:47:00.000+00:002015-05-16T02:48:18.419+01:00Alliance Terraforming Initiative Set to Enter Final StageThe Big G Corporation, in association with the Alliance of Independent Systems, is pleased to announce that a dozen planets involved in the Alliance terraforming programme are finally ready to undergo their last stage of biochemical transformation.<br />
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The first set of planets to undergo the final stage of terraforming includes:<br />
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Djaujas A 1 in Djaujas<br />
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Khona 3 in Khona<br />
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While the Big G Corp is expected to handle most of the terraforming process, using their patented and highly secretive World Blending Technology, independent contractors are being encouraged to visit with Big G representatives in order to take advantage of the various stock orders that the company is looking to fill.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-57191297866234061683301-03-03T02:46:00.000+00:002015-05-16T02:46:57.575+01:00Internal Strife Strikes TanmarkNews is coming out of the Tanmark system of an ongoing conflict having broken out between the Defence Force of Tanmark and a local criminal gang known as the Tanmark Posse. The Tanmark Posse are reportedly the main driving force behind the recent cultivation of Lucan Onionhead in hidden facilities throughout Luca.<br />
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So far, fighting between the two factions has remained confined to the surface of Luca. Security forces are currently in the process of raiding all known Tanmark Posse holdings on the planet, which has caused all but the most loyal gang members to abandon the system in search of more hospitable surroundings. <br />
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A source close to the two groups, who has asked to remain anonymous for their own safety, informed GalNet that the fighting is a direct result of the Tanmark Posse misleading the Defence Force of Tanmark into believing that the cultivation of Onionhead on Luca would be a short term arrangement. <br />
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Now that it’s become clear that Lucan Onionhead has been deliberately modified in order to stop it from being able to produce natural offspring, the Defence Force of Tanmark are taking pre-emptive steps to ensure that Luca doesn’t suffer the same fate as Panem.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-53450657615032370343301-03-02T02:44:00.000+00:002015-05-16T02:44:56.790+01:00Lugh Ambassador Accuses Federal Party of Foul PlayLugh Ambassador Éamonn Uí Laoghire, the leading spokesman for the Crimson State Group, held his third and final rally on Alioth today.<br />
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After a heated speech, in which he spared no quarter for the Federation and their mistreatment of the Lugh population (who he repeatedly referred to as 'The Sons of Conn'), Uí Laoghire was met by a standing ovation from the massive crowds who had assembled to hear him speak.<br />
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"Our children are disappearing. In the past year alone we have seen the numbers rise to 25,431 individual cases. You will not get these figures from the Federation. Of course not! But make no mistake, they know what’s happening. What are the Lugh for Equality Party really up to? They took our land and now they’re trying to take our future. The Sons of Conn will take it no more! We demand complete separation from all Federal ties immediately! One people, one system under Lugh's glorious light!”Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-31067952925264948843301-03-02T02:36:00.000+00:002015-05-16T02:38:53.278+01:00Sirius Exploration Survey CompletesThe Sirius Corporation is pleased to announce that the reconnaissance portion of its latest colonisation project has now drawn to a close.<br />
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Hundreds of highly skilled scout ships took part in the survey, which managed to gather data on tens of thousands of potential candidate systems. Early indications suggest that at least several dozen potential target sites have been discovered, although that number is sure to drop as Sirius Corporation scientists, sociologists and logistics officers continue to pour over petabytes of data in order to identify the most promising candidates for colonisation.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-69347951511083067143301-03-01T02:00:00.000+00:002015-05-16T23:07:35.097+01:00Unregulated Slaves Sought in Synteini<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Imperial Slavers Association, in conjunction with Senator Zemina Torval, is pleased to announce the official opening of the newest ISA slave training facility aboard Lagerkvist Gateway in the Synteini system.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The facility, which includes state of the art skill implantation terminals and body sculpting shops, is already set to become one of the premier Imperial Slave training academies anywhere in Imperial space.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Commander Barham of the Imperial Slavers Association had this to say about the new centre:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"It really is a marvel of modern technology. We have some of the best trainers, working with the very best materials that credits can buy. We have no doubt that this facility will stand as a shining example to the rest of the galaxy as to how to get your unregulated workforce up to an appropriately imperial standard."</span></blockquote>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-52030553318170217433301-03-01T01:00:00.000+00:002015-03-01T15:45:03.431+00:00A Distant Rendezvous - 43,000 Light Years from Home<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the fringe of the Scutum-Centaurus arm, on the far side of the galaxy, two lone deep space explorers rendezvoused at a star system called Eactainds GN-W C1-6.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CMDR R4nger0's mission? To cross the galaxy in a Sidewinder.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CMDR Kamzel's mission? Returning to Earth after an 8-week survey expedition along the galactic outer rim.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CMDR Kamzel left the frontier on 16th December 3300, CMDR R4nger0 departed on 7th January 3301. The meeting was the first human contact both pilots had in the many weeks they'd been away from home. Both pilots jointly surveyed the rendezvous system, shared a bottle of Lavian Brandy, and parted ways to continue on their respective journeys. The event was recorded and a vlog data-packet was beamed back toward human space. Streams of the log can be viewed by searching for 'A Distant Rendezvous' via your local vlog service provider.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some observers have called for the Eactainds GN-W C1-6 star system to be renamed 'Rendezvous Point', to commemorate this historic event - the most distant deep space encounter ever recorded.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-49913262443447418483301-02-28T01:00:00.000+00:002015-03-01T15:44:43.680+00:00GalNet Galactic War Report<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ongoing conflict between the Federal Navy and the Polahukuna Raiders has taken an unexpected turn this weekend, following reports that the Federation have begun work on a new Farragut class battlecruiser in the shipyards aboard Hudson Dock. For their part, the Polahukuna raiders appear to have returned home to lick their wounds. However, reports are coming in from BD+03 2338 that traders bringing supplies to Hudson Dock are coming under heavy fire from a band of imperial mercenaries known as the East India Company. The Imperial Senate is denying any knowledge of the attacks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In imperial space, the Citizens of Tradition, acting under the authority of Senator Denton Patreus, have begun a full scale invasion of the Falisci system. The initiative to secure the spaceways around Dongzi and Ngaiawang against criminal activities is being led from Dornier Terminal in Ngaiawang.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-2343520967223669353301-02-27T03:00:00.000+00:002015-03-01T15:44:22.409+00:00Core Dynamics Assist Federal Navy in BD+03 2338<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Core Dynamics is pleased to declare the launch of a new stage in their partnership with the Federal Navy. While the exact terms of the agreement must remain secret for reasons of galactic security, GalNet can reveal that the joint cooperation effort will involve the construction of several new Capital Ships, the first of which has just started being built in the newly recaptured shipyards aboard Hudson Dock in BD+03 2338.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rumours suggest that funding for this project is coming from an unidentified corporate super PAC, which is believed to be the same group that were previously involved in helping Shadow President Hudson gain office.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pilots interested in helping with the construction of the new vessel should seek out Core Dynamics representatives aboard Hudson Dock to find out what materials the company's engineers are currently looking to source.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-59043442453257855373301-02-27T02:00:00.000+00:002015-03-01T15:44:00.842+00:00The Fight against Falisci<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's war brewing in the Empire, as despite a stern warning issued in their direction by Senator Denton Patreus, the pirates of Falisci continue to plunder innocent traders as they pass through on the way to ply their wares in Dongzi and Ngaiawang.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Things could soon change however, as reports are coming in that warships belonging to the Citizens of Tradition, a group well known for their support of Senator Patreus, have been spotted amassing on the borders of Falisci.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then pressed for comment, Commander Shole of the Citizens of Tradition had this to say:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"We've got our orders. No traders are going under on our watch. If those Falisci scumbags so much as think about crossing this border, they're going to wish they hadn't."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Imperial Commanders willing to join the fight to defend imperial space should seek out the Citizens of Tradition aboard Dornier Terminal in Ngaiawang.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-73242475366922929753301-02-27T01:00:00.000+00:002015-03-01T15:43:37.731+00:00Overview of the Past Week's Developments<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tensions have been running high aboard Effinger Port this week as doctors, nurses and scientists worked around the clock to find a cure for the Volungu Blight. A cure was eventually found, but it was too late for the thousands of families in Volungu, Furbaide, Liaedin and LHS 3505 who lost loved ones over the past two weeks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An assassination attempt was made on Éamonn Uí Laoghire as he addressed the crowds after his second attempt to gain an audience with Alliance representatives in Alioth. While engaging with the huge numbers that had gathered to hear him speak, Éamonn was targeted by a single shot that was fired from a nearby building. The shot missed the ambassador but killed a member of the crowd.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the last week hundreds of independently-minded contractors delivered over 500,000 tons of land enrichment systems to Cassie-L-Peia in Tanmark. Specialist farmers from Kappa Fornacis were then able to stimulate the mass growth of Lucan Onionhead clones. Production of Onionhead is booming in the area.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Sirius Corporation is currently offering sizeable monetary rewards for explorers who bring usable exploration data containing potential candidate sites for <span style="text-align: start;">a number of new colonial outposts</span> to their offices aboard Nourse Orbital in Lambda Andromedae.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Federal Navy, in conjunction with Core Dynamics, has declared their intention to commission the creation of a new capitol ship. The new ship will be built in the recently recaptured shipyards of BD+03 2338, and the Admiral's personal contingent will remain in the locale in order to protect the construction of the new vessel.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-21479648768773561243301-02-26T01:00:00.000+00:002015-03-01T15:43:12.088+00:00Containing the Contagion<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tensions have been running high aboard Effinger Port this week as doctors, nurses and scientists worked around the clock to find a cure for the Volungu Blight.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A breakthrough finally occurred on Wednesday night after medical staff supplied by Aisling Duval managed to identify the pathogen behind the Blight. Once that was done, doctors were able to develop a course of treatment to fully eradicate all traces of the disease from patients' bodies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While the cure comes too late for the thousands of families in Volungu, Furbaide, Liaedin and LHS 3505 that lost loved ones over the last week, the news doubtlessly comes as quite a relief to the hundreds of thousands more who are currently waiting to receive the cure aboard their local stations.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-13786246603446875703301-02-25T02:00:00.000+00:002015-03-01T15:42:47.561+00:00Assassination Attempt as Lugh Rallies in Alioth Grow<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alioth played host to scenes of chaos today when Éamonn Uí Laoghire addressed the crowds after his second attempt to gain an audience with Alliance representatives failed. While engaging with the huge numbers that had gathered to hear him speak, Éamonn was targeted by a single shot that was fired from a nearby building.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The shot missed the ambassador, but killed a member of the crowd. The ambassador was rushed to safety as the crowd began to flee the scene in terror, causing enough chaos for the assailant to escape undetected.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Uí Laoghire later returned to the steps outside the central council building to deliver his most defiant speech yet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"We declare the right of the people of Lugh to the ownership of Lugh. The long usurpation of that right by a foreign people and government has not extinguished that right, nor can it ever be extinguished, no matter how many murderers the Federation sends to try and silence us."</span></blockquote>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-1218833519253294713301-02-25T01:00:00.000+00:002015-03-01T15:42:23.121+00:00Metal Madness Strikes in LAWD 26<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The secret is out! There's a metal rush happening in LAWD 26, with thousands of entrepreneurs heading to the region in the hope of making their fortune before one of the big three mining corporations can establish a presence in the system.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">News first broke about the newly discovered pristine mining site early last week, when a large quantity of raw gold was found aboard a Sidewinder that had been abandoned at Crook's Hub Starport in Toolfa. It turned out that the Sidewinder belonged to a Commander Hank Stone (deceased), a well known prospector who had struck it rich when he discovered the previously untapped source of metals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Doubtless it won't be long before the corporations move in to strip mine the area, but until they do there are some serious credits to be made in LAWD 26 by anyone willing to work hard and get their hands dirty!</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-72012976105293268203301-02-24T02:00:00.000+00:002015-03-01T15:42:03.640+00:00Duval Distributes Doctors in Furbaide<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Aisling Duval made her presence felt in Furbaide today, as she arrived aboard Effinger Port to offer assistance to overworked medical staff currently caught in the struggle against the virulent and deadly Volungu Blight. Along with her usual entourage, the Diva Duval brought dozens of imperially trained doctors and nurses, all of whom will be offering their services free of charge to anyone afflicted by the Blight.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is hoped that the biomedical expertise provided by the imperial doctors will shed some light on to the genetic makeup of the disease, whose aggressive transmission and resistance to known drug therapies has local medical staff completely stumped.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The death toll for the disease is now reaching into the thousands, and with no cure in sight the situation can be expected to get worse before it gets better.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-21260133539354796143301-02-24T01:00:00.000+00:002015-03-01T15:41:41.405+00:00Lucan Onionhead Lives on in Tanmark<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Defence Force of Tanmark, in association with the Farmers Union of Kappa Fornacis, is pleased to announce the success of their initiative to increase the local production of Lucan Onionhead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the last week hundreds of independently-minded contractors delivered over 500,000 tons of land enrichment systems to Cassie-L-Peia. Specialist farmers from Kappa Fornacis were then able to stimulate the mass growth of Lucan Onionhead clones.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When asked for comment, President Halsey's office reiterated that Lucan Onionhead is illegal within all Federal jurisdictions and that anyone caught transporting, cultivating or otherwise selling the drug would be subject to prosecution.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-45233804648262749583301-02-23T02:00:00.000+00:002015-03-01T15:41:07.572+00:00Building a New Ship - BD+03 2338Despite Admiral Vincent's strong words during a press conference three days ago, President Halsey has refused the Admiral's request to send additional forces for the attack on Polahukuna.<br />
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In response, the Federal Navy, in conjunction with Core Dynamics, has declared their intention to commission the creation of a new capitol ship. The new ship will be built in the recently recaptured shipyards of BD+03 2338, and the Admiral's personal contingent will remain in the locale in order to protect the construction of the new vessel.Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-67457238035189818373301-02-23T01:00:00.000+00:002015-03-01T15:40:48.047+00:00Lambda Andromedae: Bringing Data HomeInspired by Universal Cartographics's recent push to expand humanity's borders, the Sirius Corporation has today announced its plan to launch a number of new colonial outposts to the very edges of occupied space.<br />
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Ana Quin, Sirius's Junior Vice President of Interstellar Logistics, had this to say about the announcement:<br />
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Sirius is currently offering sizeable monetary rewards for explorers who bring usable exploration data containing potential candidate sites to their offices aboard Nourse Orbital in Lambda Andromedae.Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-54444631894633183803301-02-22T02:00:00.000+00:002015-03-01T15:40:23.371+00:00The Importance of Insurance<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's been said before, but it's worth saying again. Remember to set aside credits for your insurance excess.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Only recently CMDR Gui returned home to Sol with his newly purchased Anaconda. Having equipped it with all the essentials he departed - straight into an incoming Type 9. Without the 4 million credits to cover the excess for his ship, he was left with no choice but to resort to a budget Sidewinder. His loss for that one incident was 800 million credits.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Though many pilots can turn to creditors to cover some of the costs in case of emergency, 200 thousand credits is not enough to cover the cost of a truly premium vessel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The moral of the story? Always check your rebuy costs in your systems screen before launching. Don't leave the space port without having the excess.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Reported by CMDR Sheehy of the Reorte Chronicle</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-63296114819819894673301-02-22T01:00:00.000+00:002015-03-01T15:39:54.422+00:00Lugh Makes a Bold Step Towards Independence<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Alioth system has been at the centre of controversy today after the arrival of Éamonn Uí Laoghire, the leading spokesperson in the current bid for independence of the Lugh system.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While at the time of this report Ambassador Uí Laoghire has not yet been granted an audience with Alliance state officials, he did address the huge throngs of supporters who came out to greet him on the steps of the state residence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Since its earliest inception the Lugh system was settled by a sovereign people of one lineage and one religion who have made it their spiritual home. Popular support for The Crimson State Group in the last polls was at 87%. The only thing standing in the way of the will of the people is the Federal Navy! I have come here today to request that the Alliance of Independent Systems recognise the legitimacy of a free and democratic Lugh."</span></blockquote>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-18920156829560314223301-02-21T01:00:00.000+00:002015-03-01T15:39:13.602+00:00Vesperian Auction Today Only<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The galaxy is abuzz with excitement following the news that an anonymous donor has contributed a case of highly valuable and extremely rare Vesperian Nectar to the charity SpecialEffect, an organisation dedicated to leveraging technology in order to enhance the quality of life for people with physical disabilities.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vesperian Nectar is produced from the nectar of Vesperian Orchid flowers, a plant that only grows on the planet Slough in Vesper-M4. The exceptional sweetness of this honey has baffled scientists and foodologists for centuries, as the atmosphere on Slough itself is both toxic and highly acidic. The honey is made by the Vesperian "Orchid Bee", an insect well known for its deadly sting. Vesperian beekeeping is a risky business, with numerous deaths occurring amongst keepers each year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Commander Angel Rose will be holding private auctions on behalf of SpecialEffects throughout the day.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-78338241850403249943301-02-20T03:00:00.000+00:002015-02-21T04:42:56.334+00:00Taking the Fight Home<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Following the Federation's success in rousting the rebel forces from Banki and BD+03 2338, Admiral Vincent has declared his intention to follow the invaders of BD+03 2338 back to their own homes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Admiral Vincent declared at a press conference earlier today:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"I think the message is clear. We will not allow terrorists to break our laws or brainwash our people. The Polahukuna Raiders, and those like them, need to learn that their actions have consequences. The Federation will not sit idly by and let the infections of chaos and anarchy spread and fester."</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Admiral went on to say that he would reveal plans as to the nature of the Federation's foray into Polahukuna shortly.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-42768987599513669543301-02-20T02:00:00.000+00:002015-02-21T04:43:29.568+00:00President Orders Attack on Nijotec<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a shock announcement issued this morning, President Halsey has ordered an all-out assault on the Nijotec region.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In her address to the Federation, President Halsey had this to say on the matter:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"For too long the Nijotec Syndicate have been praying on the weak, innocent and infirm. I stand before you today to tell you that the Federation will not stand idly by while a supposedly legitimate independent nation abuses its own people. These openly criminal states are nothing more than self-serving parasites that have no place in our greater galactic society. Let the liberations of Nijotec, Banki and BD+03 2338 serve as warnings to any tin-pot dictators that think they can send their own little slices of civilisation back to the dark ages."</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Nijotec is a small system that acts as a permanent home to just 21,500 people. In the past, it was well known for its rich mineral deposits, although the system has since been strip-mined to the point where the local refineries are currently exporting very little produce. The recession in the region and the subsequent abandonment of the sector's two outposts by the Lycan Moon Mining Corporation provided fertile ground in which the criminal group known as the Nijotec Syndicate were able to stretch and grow.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-88993941667865471033301-02-20T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-21T04:52:29.497+00:00Overview of the Past Week's Developments<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks to the combined efforts of entrepreneurs, small business owners and corporate sponsors, preparations for the launch of the new EAUC Exploration Ocellus began. 4,871 commanders contributed over 8,154,177 tons of metal to the project, which in turn allowed the EAUC coalition to outfit the station to a level far beyond their original specifications.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The number of petty thefts and burglaries being reported on Emerald in the Cemiess system has risen by over 300% compared with the same period in 3300, resulting in local social sites being flooded with complaints from long term residents who claim they fear for their families' safety. Commissioner Chamberlain of Emerald Security issued a statement saying they were cracking down on crime in the system.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a formal ceremony in the Congress building on Mars, the Congressman for Siren, Ethan Naylor, was formally signed in as the Federal Vice President. The decision was seen as controversial as this is the first time a member of the Federal Leadership has been a Congressman from a frontier world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The management team in charge of Durius were able to offer debt relief retraining to 12,070 newly minted citizens. As a result, 12,070 Imperial Slaves found themselves exported from Durius to other parts of the Empire over the last week. The move was partly facilitated through a newly formed business arrangement between Senators Patreus and Torval.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Residents of Toolfa Large were left in shock this weekend after local security services found a small fortune in raw gold sitting aboard what they presumed to be an abandoned Sidewinder in one of the station's lower hangars. The ship's records indicate that its owner, Mr. Hank Stone, spent the last month alone in the LAWD 26 system where he found a previously untapped source of precious metals. Mr. Stone was believed to have died from liver failure. He was found at his bunker near the Toolfa Large Short Stay Inn.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-83780596362868219873301-02-19T03:00:00.000+00:002015-03-01T15:47:17.632+00:00Effinger Port, Furbaide, Reports Contagion Spreading Unchecked<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Despite a valiant effort by medical staff working aboard afflicted stations in Volungu, Liaedin, LHS 3505 and Furbaide, the illness now known as Volungu Blight has managed to evade all attempts to contain it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The virulent disease has managed to claim hundreds of lives since it first appeared just 24 hours ago.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In an attempt to combat the spread of the Blight, a rapid response team has been set up aboard Effinger Port station in the Furbaide system. This team will be working around the clock to find a cure, but they can't do it alone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dr. Miriam Fletcher, head of the Furbaide CDC, has requested that anyone shipping basic medicines divert to Effinger Port in order to donate the supplies needed to stop the Blight before it manages to spread any further.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-57863827978281907283301-02-19T02:00:00.000+00:002015-02-21T03:44:25.949+00:00The Long Trip Home<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After a week of wandering in HIP 110620, the Jaques Starport is now making its way through HIP 110079. GalNet is still no closer to learning the reason behind the station's unexpected return, nor can we ascertain where the cyborg barman's ultimate destination may be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A number of well known commanders from all walks of life have been seen coming in and out of Jaques, which is fast becoming a popular nightspot among young thrillseekers from the Empire, Federation and Alliance alike.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now that his self-imposed exile has finally come to an end, Jaques appears content to simply wander the stars in the company of a people he once called his own, accompanied by the booming sound of a dark electric beat.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-45586492930908187123301-02-19T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-21T03:38:51.339+00:00The Fastest Pilot in the Galaxy<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is Casey Murrow and today I'm talking exclusively with Commander Samwell Drakhyr, winner of this year's big race, the St. Valentine Day Regatta. So just how did you manage to win it all Sam?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"A bad pilot is controlled by their ship. They are surprised all the time, because their mind is in harmony with neither ship nor surroundings. A good pilot controls their ship. They are surprised only half the time, because they know the limits of their ship so well that it becomes part of them, directed by the pilot's will without conscious effort, like a limb. </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I strive to go beyond that. I scout my route until I own it. I make it part of me. I do my thinking in advance so when I fly on the day there is no mind, no ship, no pilot that exist as separate entities. My hands move, yet in a way it feels like they are steady, inevitable, and it is instead the universe itself that is moving."</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent and inspiring advice there from Commander Drakhyr, champion of the 37th almost annual St. Valentine Day Regatta.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-78340036322627070933301-02-18T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-21T02:58:10.894+00:00Station Construction Now Underway<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanks to the combined efforts of entrepreneurs, small business owners and corporate sponsors, preparations for the launch of the new EAUC Exploration Ocellus are now well underway. 4,871 commanders contributed over 8,154,177 tons of metal to the project, which in turn has allowed the EAUC coalition to outfit the station to a level far beyond their original specifications.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Universal Cartographics has released a statement thanking the committee members who wisely chose the mineral rich system of HIP 101110 as the potential launch site, as well as to CMDR Zimm_Macugz for organising the delivery of an impressive 150,000 tonnes of raw materials.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The new station is expected to be ready for its maiden voyage to HIP 101110 within the next few days.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-69754790299341562343301-02-17T02:00:00.000+00:002015-02-21T02:53:46.594+00:00New VP Appointed<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a formal ceremony in the Congress building on Mars, Ethan Naylor, the Congressman for Siren, was formally signed in as the Federal Vice President.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a controversial choice as this is the first time a member of the Federal Leadership has been a Congressman from a frontier world. Some have said that President Halsey is reacting to criticism that her government is too Sol-centric, and that she may regret the choice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In his appointment speech Naylor said:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"I am honoured to have this phenomenal role. I will see it as my job to make sure that Federal States on the frontier will get the attention they deserve."</span></blockquote>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-69927757594969765263301-02-17T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-21T04:44:59.106+00:00Crackdown in Cemiess<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There's trouble brewing in Cemiess, caused in no small part by the recent influx of emancipated Imperial Slaves who now call the area their home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The number of petty thefts and burglaries being reported on Emerald has risen by over 300% compared with the same period in 3300, resulting in local social sites being flooded with complaints from long term residents who claim they fear for their families' safety.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In response to the unrest, Commissioner Chamberlain of Emerald Security issued the following statement:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"While we appreciate the situation may feel like it's spiralling out of control, we do advise all citizens to remain calm. Crime is up, but no more than what we might expect to see after any large group suddenly moved into the area. We understand residents are concerned about their security and as such a curfew is being put into effect. However, we would like to stress that this is purely a temporary measure until such time as our newest residents have integrated more fully with the local community."</span></blockquote>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-43682052533930984913301-02-16T02:00:00.000+00:002015-02-21T04:52:50.130+00:00The Sorry Fate of Hank Stone<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Residents of Toolfa Large were left in shock this weekend after local security services found a small fortune in raw gold sitting aboard what they presumed to be an abandoned Sidewinder in one of the station's lower hangers. The ship's records indicate that its owner, a Mr. Hank Stone, spent the last month alone in the LAWD 26 system, where he found a previously untapped source of precious metals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After a brief investigation, it was discovered that a Mr. Hank Stone, of no fixed abode, was found dead in his bunk at Toolfa Large Short Stay Inn several days beforehand. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mr. Stone is believed to have passed away due to chronic liver failure, a state that was no doubt exasperated by the half-dozen empty bottles of Eranin Pearl Whiskey that were found strewn about his cabin.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-47123625880913850633301-02-16T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-21T02:32:27.958+00:00Patreus Slave Sale Ends<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's been an interesting week for the people of Durius as they continue to undergo assimilation into the greater Imperial fold.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As part of that process, the management team in charge of Durius were able to offer debt relief retraining to 12,070 newly minted citizens. As a result, 12,070 Imperial Slaves found themselves exported from Durius to other parts of the Empire over the last week - a move that was partly facilitated through a newly formed business arrangement between Senator Patreus and Senator Torval.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Senator Patreus has said of this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"I am glad the remaining citizens of Durius have freely entered the honourable Imperial tradition and agreed to repay their share of the debt by voluntarily becoming Imperial Slaves until their debts are fully repaid. I wish them well."</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Given the fact that the remaining citizenry are in good financial standing, the temporary sale of Imperial Slaves from Durius has now come to an end.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-42507782772269553503301-02-15T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-15T21:46:37.416+00:00Banki and BD+03 2338 - Over by Breakfast!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a speech delivered from Navy Headquarters, Admiral Vincent has expressed his pleasure over the progress being made by Federal Forces engaged in the reclamation of Banki and BD+03 2338.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The ongoing conflicts in Banki and BD+03 2338 were not started by us. They started at the beginning of the year when lawless thugs took it upon themselves to invade their smaller, peaceful neighbours. Despite any distractions President Halsey might be facing in her failure to find a replacement for our late Vice President Smeaton, the Federation will not stand idly by while foreign powers invade federal territory under the guise of locally formed separatist movements."</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"All foreign, and indeed any domestically grown, terrorist rebels we find will be dealt with decisively. Our troops are doing extremely well, and thanks to the pinpoint strikes being carried out by my men on the ground, I expect the majority of the fighting will be over by the time I have breakfast tomorrow."</span></blockquote>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-62749926320223463653301-02-14T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-15T21:36:03.579+00:00Underground Racers Spotted in and around Sol<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Word has spread that a group of CMDRs piloting Core Dynamics' Eagle Fighters were spotted conducting high speed races near the Sol system. Traders visiting Ashby City in Luyten's Star report that they spotted the pilots engaging in dangerous manoeuvres through the docking slot and around the station. Similar reports came from the Altair system where patrons of the Solo Orbiter Station were met with several colorfully-painted Eagles upon arrival.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rumour has it that this underground racing circuit began around the Earth-Moon system in nearby Sol. It seems that for now the Federation are willing to turn a blind eye to these events, as Federal Security Forces have made no attempts to intervene.</span></div>
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Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-43034182333974575773301-02-13T03:00:00.000+00:002015-02-15T21:27:21.398+00:00The St. Valentine's Day Regatta<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rear Admiral Millington, chief of racing operations, has finally announced the details of this year's St. Valentine's Regatta, one of the most prestigious events on the yearly racing calendar. The race, which begins in the Kumbaya system, will see participants follow a gruelling 500ly route that passes through some of the most dangerous areas in the surrounding sectors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"As every pilot knows, St. Valentine's is a gruelling test of nerve and daring, a headlong dash from one side of inhabited space to the other. Many enter, but only one can win. In the 37 years of the race's history (excluding 3284, when it was cancelled due to the war) this race has never been won by a pilot with less than exemplary skill. Many winners have gone on to become legends, so join us on the 14th to find out who will be next to ascend to glory amongst the stars."</span></blockquote>
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Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-66528169036127604733301-02-13T02:00:00.000+00:002015-02-15T21:22:54.631+00:00Restoring Sanity to Anarchy - A War on Two Fronts<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As the Federal Navy begins to move into position around Banki and BD+03 2338, independent Commanders from all corners of the galaxy have started gathering at Antonio De Andrade Vista in Banki and Matteucci Terminal in Khasiri in preparation for the final set of engagements against the federal rebels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Admiral Vincent has issued a warning calling for all civilians to evacuate the areas around Banki and BD+03 2338 immediately. The official policy being that any unidentified ships caught in the coming conflict will be treated as enemy combatants, meaning they will most likely be destroyed on sight.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All loyal members of the Federation are requested to report to either Antonio De Andrade Vista in Banki or Matteucci Terminal in Khasiri to receive orders as to how they can best lend their support to the Federal Navy. Non-combat roles are available for conscientious objectors.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-77524558468300085093301-02-13T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-15T21:59:02.141+00:00Overview of the Past Week's Developments<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rare alien artefacts went on sale in the Ngurii system, but many have speculated that this may be just a publicity stunt or a scam. Despite evidence against the legitimacy of the rare goods, the news has spurred speculation among collectors of Thargoid relics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Imperial, Federal and Independent pilots from all walks of life came together to provide the vital resources needed to save countless lives in Ngaliba following a viral outbreak. Thanks to their efforts there were fewer than a dozen confirmed casualties before a cure was formulated.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pilots gathered at Abraham Lincoln Starport at 18:00 on February 12 for the annual remembrance of the station's namesake. Lincoln was the leader of the former nation of the United States in the nineteenth century and was responsible for the abolition of slavery in the young republic. Pilots gather on Lincoln’s birthday to remember the legendary figure and show solidarity in ending the modern slave trade from which so many pilots profit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Chelomy Vision Fight Club, a group which convene to fight in the skies above Chelomy Vision, has emerged in the Balaikda system. Meetings take place weekly at 05:00 Universal Time on Tuesdays, drawing anger from local traders and government leaders. The group seems prepared to take on all comers in even contests of pilot skill, regardless of the reckless endangerment of human life and millions of credits in property damage.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-31543583831023581323301-02-12T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-13T02:35:18.375+00:00The Legend Returns<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's been some time since Jaques began his epic journey from orbit around the moon of Topaz into the mysterious places of the great unknown. A week ago we reported that Jaques Station was seen by an intrepid commander in HIP 110620.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What mysteries will the enigmatic cyborg see on his long travels? Emma Hallows asked Jaques those very same questions. The robotic barkeep responded:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"If people want to know my story, they'd best come buy a drink and find out for themselves."</span></blockquote>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-85539593113647931223301-02-11T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-11T15:45:25.439+00:00Lucan Onionhead Farmers Welcome Agricultural Commodities Traders<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reports have reached GalNet that Lucan Onionhead farmers in the Tanmark system have been receiving regular supplies of Agricultural Medicine, Crop Harvesters, Land Enrichment Systems and Biowaste from intrepid traders sympathetic to their cause.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Georgio Algeria of the Kappa Fornacis Farmers Union said:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"This is welcome news. A few Commanders helped us in Panem, and that's cool but not enough. If enough of you can help get them to Tanmark we'll be happy. And so will you. This is the way we make Onionhead bigger - better. It's what we all want. Long live Onionhead! Lucan Onionhead for all!"</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No Federal representatives were available to comment.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-39828302480968421293301-02-10T03:00:00.000+00:002015-02-10T22:49:48.667+00:00Compassion Was the Cure for NgalibaThe community of Ngaliba managed to avoid a fate worse than death this past weekend, as hundreds of aid workers flew to the region to help find a cure for the plague that had been ravaging its way through the system.<br />
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Imperial, Federal and Independent pilots from all walks of life came together to provide the vital resources needed to save countless lives. Thanks to their efforts there were less than a dozen confirmed causalities before a cure was finally found.<br />
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Samples of the Ngaliba Plague have been sent on to all major virus repository databases as protection against any potential future outbreaks.Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-71247234988737062803301-02-10T02:00:00.000+00:002015-02-10T23:57:56.625+00:00Yembo-Crowdsourcing Required to Help Build New Station<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After a week of speculation, Universal Cartographics have today announced that the system chosen to receive what is planned to be the first of a new fleet of UC-controlled Explorer Stations will be HIP 101110.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Samuel Covington, the leader of the committee in charge of choosing HIP 101110 as the target location, had this to say about the announcement:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Hopefully this will be the first step in putting a more robust support system in place for all the brave men and women who risk their lives out there in the black. It won't be easy establishing a station so far away, but we believe the rewards far outweigh any obstacles that might crop up along the way."</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Partial construction of the new station will take place in the shipyards of Yembo. Anyone capable of sourcing metals are advised to get themselves over to Naddoddur Terminal, Yembo straight away, as Universal Cartographics are offering some exceptional incentives to Commanders helping with their current construction efforts.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-42206146588003169193301-02-10T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-10T23:55:26.772+00:00Soontill Alien Artefacts to Be Auctioned at Ngurii<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Soontill is back in the news this week as fresh rumours have surfaced of alien items hitting the market in Ngurii.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's been nearly two decades since Gallagher Restoration's auction of Soontill relics was discovered to be merely an outrageous publicity stunt. Although many high profile individuals were left red faced after the Phekda auction, most notably the band Jjagged Bbanner, it seems people still want to believe in the Thargoid legend. Indeed, several familiar names have already come forward enquiring about the new finds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What gives the latest rumours more credence than previous claims is the fact that the source of the alien items is not just one individual or one group, but several different lone wolf pilots.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Is this another hoax? Another stunt?</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-44355367756798527973301-02-09T02:00:00.000+00:002015-02-10T22:28:46.848+00:00Celebration at Abraham Lincoln Starport in Earth Orbit, Sol<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pilots from around the galaxy are expected to gather outside Abraham Lincoln Starport, located in Earth orbit in the Sol system, at 18:00 on the 12th of February for the annual remembrance of the station's namesake, President Abraham Lincoln.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This date marks the 1,492nd anniversary of Lincoln's birth. Lincoln, president of one of the great democracies of the Northern Hemisphere in Earth's 19th century, is credited with ending the practice of human slave trafficking in that nation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pilots gather each year at Abraham Lincoln Starport to show their solidarity in ending the galactic slave trade by flashing their ships' headlights for 30 seconds at precisely 18:00 on the evening of the anniversary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Reported by CMDR Jaiotu</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-36612854044682713693301-02-09T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-10T22:24:13.781+00:00Prism Senator Courts Controversy Again!In a move which is likely to further increase tensions between the Federation and the Empire, a high-ranking Lady of the Empire has been denied access to the Sol system.<br />
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Lady Kahina Tijani Loren, the Senator from the Prism system, was on a diplomatic mission at the behest of Chancellor Blaine when her Imperial Courier was interdicted whilst jumping into the Sol system.<br />
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According to Imperial sources, Lady Kahina's vessel came under attack by unidentified ships, but fought its way free despite suffering significant damage during the incident.<br />
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Federal representatives insist that the Imperials failed to file a valid itinerary, which resulted in a lack of an escort through Federal space. The Empire has demanded a formal apology from the Federation, but so far this demand has gone unanswered.<br />
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Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-50833939257890982713301-02-08T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-10T23:11:28.998+00:00Unsanctioned Fight Club - Chelomy Vison, Balaikda<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The war might be over, but the battle lives on in Balaikda with the arrival of the Chelomy Vision fight club.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In this club, members engage in unsafe, unsanctioned brawls in the skies above Chelomy Vision. The winner goes home covered in credits and glory, while the losers get an all weekend pass to the medical centre.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week the club ran a stock sidewinder event, and the carnage was brutal. This week the competition is expected to be even more fierce, but with so many credits up for grabs, independent pilots are expected to fly in from all over to prove they've got the skills to pay the bills. Meetings take place weekly at 05:00 sharp universal time.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-85329987587577565093301-02-07T02:00:00.000+00:002015-02-10T23:57:47.624+00:00Planning Underway for New Frontier Station<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Universal Cartographics have today announced their intention to launch a new exploration station. Plans for the development of the new station are already well underway, although the ultimate destination has yet to be chosen.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Members of Universal Cartographics and the Explorers' Association were asked to submit proposals as to the most useful location for the station. The following have been identified as candidates:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The board has requested that members of the Pilot's Federation provide additional system data to help finalise the decision.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-74678810474932115853301-02-07T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-13T02:35:47.421+00:00Long Lost Station Returns<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some years ago Jaques' Station left its orbit around the moon of Topaz. Its mission? To discover new beverages, explore distant stars, and bravely go where no starport had been before. When the starport left on its journey the station was being captained by the toughest barman in all of occupied space, a part-Cyborg known only by the moniker of Jaques.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jaques' transformation from man to machine began during the time he served as a member of the Quinentis Fourteens, a Federal black ops strike team. His unit was captured by enemy forces during the Battle of Hell's Gate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The intrepid ex-soldier spent close to the next 200 years improving his cybernetic implants and saving up to buy the station in order to head off and explore the stars in style, and he is happy for people to join him. Stay tuned to GalNet to find out all the latest developments as they occur.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-572616219686850113301-02-06T03:00:00.000+00:002015-02-10T23:05:30.660+00:00Patreus Fire Sale Ends<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The selling off of all surplus military assets from the Speke Prospect armoury was carried out at the behest of Imperial Senator Denton Patreus, to whom the people of Durius owe a rather significant debt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Citizens of Tradition, acting in their position as custodians of Durius, have promised to use their newly acquired funds to further stimulate the local economy through the creation of new employment opportunities. To that end, Senator Patreus, in association with Senator Torval, has generously offered to provide free training for all debt-ridden citizens of Durius willing to be retrained for work as Imperial Slaves.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-35430509917234068303301-02-06T02:00:00.001+00:002015-02-10T23:05:18.647+00:00Sickness Spreading through Ngaliba<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A wave of sickness has spread through Ngaliba, leading the Federal Centre for Disease Control to issue an amber alert warning all pilots to avoid Fullerton Horizons until further notice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyone who has visited Ngaliba in the past five days is advised to seek immediate medical attention.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Early signs of infection include dizziness, nausea, stomach pains and a loss of concentration. More serious symptoms include frequent nose bleeds, an aversion to bright light and the partial paralysis of patients' limbs.</span></div>
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Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-80598249655994613843301-02-06T01:00:00.001+00:002015-02-10T23:12:07.400+00:00Overview of the Past Week's Developments<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Although Federal aid was deployed to the farmers of Panem in Kappa Fornacis, President Halsey withdrew the troops shortly after. Although Halsey claimed the job was done, the leader of the Farmers' Association, Georgia Algeria, denounced their efforts as window dressing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">75 percent of the population in the Dulos system voted to leave the Federation and become an Independent state. Despite these changes, there has been a resurgence of support for the Federal government - some are pointing towards the strong plans to improve the economy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Dukes of Mikunn, a community-formed group, began sanctions against the dictatorial Law Party of HR 7327 in the system of the same name. The Law Party-owned Gabriel Station has since been under blockade until the regime change occurs. The Dukes of Mikunn have warned traders to stay away from the system and find safer routes if their route brings them near HR 7327's space.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Sidewinder Demolition Derby was held last Sunday at Slough Orbital in Vesper-M4. The event will now be held every first Sunday of the month, and has pilots hurtling at one another in basic Sidewinders. Commander Rose told GalNet:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The Jet Transport Corporation lost a lot of trade last Sunday. No ships were able to enter or leave the station for almost an hour for fear of being blasted into smithereens by these lunatic pilots."</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Civil War broke out in Balaikda between two of the system's minor factions, HIP 43760 State Plc and Balaikda Ltd. The former is a Federally-aligned organisation, much to the surprise of the Empire. The Imperial Navy have set up checkpoints near a number of local planets as a direct response to the Federal Involvement in an Imperial system.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-49372242942598585943301-02-05T02:00:00.000+00:002015-02-06T22:10:31.298+00:00Spassky's Inheritance, Mikunn<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Dukes of Mikunn have begun sanctions against the dictatorial Law Party of HR 7327, in the HR 7327 system. As such, commerce to the Law Party owned Gabriel Station will be under blockade until such time as a regime change occurs. As the Dukes of Mikunn currently hold majority influence in the system, the reins of power at Gabriel Station should naturally pass to the Duchy of Mikunn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the safety of all private traders, their Graces the Dukes have requested that independent pilots should stay clear of HR 7327, and Gabriel Station in particular, until further notice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Traffic should be routed to the neighbouring systems of Sukua, Kwatee and of course, Mikunn. Commanders interested in toppling the dictatorship of the Law Party should make their way to Mikunn and contact Commander Lucifer Wolfgang, Commander Calomiriel, or his Lordship the Count of Monte Fisto.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Reported by Soda Popinski, Media Relations, Duchy of Mikunn</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-11895572352744168383301-02-05T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-06T22:02:00.106+00:00It's Not All about Sovereignty<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The past few months has seen dozens of frontier systems launch initiatives to break away from Sol, due in no small part to the forced implementation of several unpopular and far reaching policies dictated to colonial leadership by the federal government.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The most recent referendum on federal membership took place in the Dulos system, where an overwhelming 75% of the population voted to leave the Federation and become an Independent state.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, in recent weeks there has been a surge of support for the federal government all across occupied space. Where previously there were tens of dozens of independent movements, all but a small handful of them have now fizzled out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pundits point to President Halsey's strong plans for the federal economy, along with her clear willingness to send the Federal Navy to protect the interests of member states at a moment's notice, as the major causes of this most recent shift in opinion.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-77353146034715899973301-02-04T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-06T21:57:19.749+00:00Federation Withdraws from Panem<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Following on from the deployment of Federal aid to the beleaguered farmers of Panem, President Halsey has today announced her intention to recall all Federal forces from Kappa Fornacis.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The President has said of this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"I am pleased with how our marines turned aid workers were able to help restore order to Panem so quickly - exemplary of what the Federation can offer its allies."</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The leader of the Kappa Fornacis Farmer's Association, Georgia Algeria, has denounced the Federation's efforts. He said to gathered reporters:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Don't be fooled by the Federation. They're liars! This is just window dressing. They bully us, they burn us - now they try to buy us. Well we ain't scared and we ain't for sale. We say what happens on Panem, and we say Onionhead will live on!"</span></blockquote>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-533698926373715963301-02-03T02:00:00.000+00:002015-02-06T21:51:27.410+00:00Trouble on the Fringe - Balaikda<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A civil war has broken out in Balaikda between two of the system's minor factions, namely HIP 43760 State Plc and Balaikda Ltd. The former is Federation-aligned and unsurprisingly calls the nearby HIP 43760 home, while the latter is a local firm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Observers have reported a heavy-handed response to this Federal involvement in an Imperial system, resulting in the Imperial Navy setting up checkpoints near a number of local planets. One source, who asked to remain unnamed, said:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"These checkpoints are manned by Elite Vipers and Cobras fitted with Plasma Accelerators, and are not to be taken lightly."</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Battles have broken out across the system, with various local factions offering combat bonds in an attempt to urge independent pilots to lend a hand in the small scale factional struggle.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-33586214016110968733301-02-03T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-10T23:08:06.121+00:00Vesper-M4 Plays Unwilling Host to Demolition Derby<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Slough Orbital hosted the galaxy's inaugural Sidewinder Demolition Derby last Sunday and it was a huge success. The event, which will now be held on the first Sunday of every month, sees pilots flying their basic, weapons and shield-free Sidewinders at full speed around the airlock ring in an attempt to blow each other up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Slough Orbital's Captain, Commander Rose, has expressed frustration at these troubling turn of events, telling GalNet:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"The Jet Transport Corporation lost a lot of trade last Sunday. No ships were able to enter or leave the station for almost an hour for fear of being blasted into smithereens by these lunatic pilots."</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Commander Angel Rose, daughter of Captain Rose, has praised the event, saying:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"My father is a stuffy old codger. Everyone had a lot of fun, especially this month's derby winner, Commander Scicobalt. No-one was actually hurt, although Commander Belstarion's pride took a big dent when he got repeatedly stuck in the station's superstructure. I look forward to doing it all again next month!"</span></blockquote>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-91754295487925041363301-02-02T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-02T20:26:27.298+00:00CN Bootis Rapid Wealth Expansion<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The United CN Bootis Progressive Party announced its plan for system expansion today, eliciting a negative response from other factions in the system. The Progressive Party has increased its controlling influence of the system over the past week by over 10% with the aid of mercenary pilots. A spokesman said:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"We have stepped up trading at Sellings City dock, and have increased our patrols of all seven Resource Extraction Sites in the system. We have met with significant push-back from local pirate factions. Fighting is intense, but profitable to successful pilots. </span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are hiring miners, traders, and bounty hunters to help us continue our takeover of the system."</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Opposing factions could not be reached directly for comment. Stay tuned for updates.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Reported by CMDR Otalp</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-52975628582471614593301-02-01T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-02T20:08:13.442+00:00Rejuvenation of Kappa Fornacis Underway<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While protests on Mars continue, things are looking up for the beleaguered people of Kappa Fornacis, as Federal support agencies have begun delivering aid packages to those affected by the recent bombardment of the Onionhead fields on Panem. One of the protesters on the steps of Congress jeered at this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"It is a cynical ploy to undo the bad publicity from the bombing. The Federal Navy should never have attacked a peaceful planet - the farmers were taking advantage of a naturally occurring crop."</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Entrepreneurial commanders looking to capitalise on the federal grant to rebuild Kappa Fornacis are being asked to source Agricultural Medicine, Crop Harvesters, Terrain Enrichment Systems and as much Biowaste as possible. All goods should be delivered to the logistics centre aboard Harvestport.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Georgio Algeria of the Farmer's Union on Panem said:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"We did OK from Onionhead. Here and on Luca. We're here to stay. Keep your stinking aid. Be happy. Onionhead helps!"</span></blockquote>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-34263033362595638393301-01-31T02:00:00.000+00:002015-02-02T19:58:08.408+00:00Citizens Show Strong Support for Aisling<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Seven days after the program to help free Imperial Slaves before the end of their agreed term was started, Stop Slavery Stupid has claimed that over 100,000 Imperial Slaves have been brought to Cemiess to be freed in the Diva Duval's name.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With her grandfather, the Emperor, unable to fulfil his duties as head of state, this surge of support could mark the start of Aisling making her own move to claim the Imperial Throne.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When asked to comment, Aisling said she was "super thrilled" that so many people are willing to support a cause so close to her heart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An Imperial source, who wanted to remain anonymous, told us:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"It was only a tiny number of commanders, only a hundred that supported this scheme, each making multiple deliveries. 'Her team' behind her are shady individuals after the power of the throne. This is a stunt. Signing up as an Imperial Slave to repay a debt is no different to signing up for the Military."</span></blockquote>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-42197488115615370663301-01-31T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-02T20:28:22.614+00:00Lucan Onionhead Declared an Illegal Narcotic<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After a week of hurried testing and rushed legislation, finally Lucan Onionhead has been declared an illegal narcotic in all sectors of Federal space. This new statute was rushed onto the books in response to the appearance of a new, slightly modified strain of Onionhead in the Tanmark system.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Onionhead has proven to be a contentious issue among Federal communities over the last few months. The drug is extremely popular among young adults, with many claiming the use of Onionhead is completely harmless.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">President Halsey disagrees, pointing to reports by respected Federal scientists that warn of the dangers associated with the popular narcotic. Evidence collected by Federal scientists supposedly suggests the neurological damage being done by the drug not only causes severe impairment of judgement in the short term, but that it may also cause amyloid plaques to form throughout the brains of long term users. Such studies have yet to be made available to the public.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-18675648034260443363301-01-30T02:00:00.000+00:002015-02-02T20:41:29.652+00:00Federal Crackdown in Banki and BD+03 2338<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Federation has started to insist that its member states follow procedure if they wish to leave. Congressman Jefferson, the Secretary of State for Finance said:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"We will take a firm stance against States withholding their contributions to the Federal budget. If States wish to leave, then they must follow the proper procedure. It may be unpopular, but that is what they agreed to."</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reports are coming in that representatives of the Federal Navy have been deployed to Banki and BD+03 2338 with explicit orders to bring the systems back under Federal Law.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Independent pilots interested in gaining favour with the Federation are being asked to assist the Gold Advanced Partners in Banki, and the Progressive Party in BD+03 2338. Both groups have been given access to sizeable war chests by the Federal Navy.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-17291086325862678023301-01-30T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-02T20:58:12.752+00:00Overview of the Past Week's Developments<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Piracy in Istanu reached unsurpassed levels as miners were forced to leave the troubled region. One anonymous worker said:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"It's out of control! These pirates won't let an honest miner do a day's job without gettin' shot at. We need more independent pilots to come help clean up this mess."</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bounty hunters have been spotting the 'Silver Comet' in Quiness. The last reported sighting was made by pilot Johanna Meister who has since disappeared, reinforcing the myth that 'anyone who sees the Silver Comet will die.'</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A coalition of pilots of French origin (a country from ancient Earth, whose descendants still speak an archaic dialect) were planning to launch a violent coup aimed at gaining control of Lave station. Lord Ryan of Ugain was the first to reply about the threat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"My family emigrated from Lave to the Empire back in the days of Walden! We won't let the system succumb to tyranny again!"</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Huge discounts were offered in the Durius System. It is hoped that the sale will generate some much needed capital for the impoverished region, although how many credits will be directly spent on the Durius system remains unknown.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The <a href="http://realmkeepers.enjin.com/" target="_blank">Empire's Realm Keepers</a> are a small, secretive group that has ambitious goals and a desire to increase its numbers. Based in Liaedin, a system deep in Federation space, the ERK want to turn more Federal space over to Imperial control. A representative said:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"We will help defend the citizens of the Empire. We need your skill and cunning toward the growth of the Empire. We are looking to develop skills in stealth combat. We will align ourselves with other Imperial factions or guilds. We will fight against Federation and Alliance scum."</span></blockquote>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-12440659030686043503301-01-29T01:00:00.000+00:002015-02-02T19:40:18.593+00:00Senator Offers Deep Discounts on Military Surplus<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Following on from the cessation of hostilities in Durius, civic management teams operating on behalf of Senator Patreus have declared that they will be holding a fire sale to clear out any excess equipment which the citizens of Durius no longer require.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Any pilots interested in saving themselves some serious credits on small non-Imperial ship upgrades are advised to head over to the Speke Prospect outpost in Durius immediately. Sale only while stocks last!</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-75568518796827621713301-01-28T03:00:00.000+00:002015-01-28T22:00:53.779+00:00Vive la Révolution de Lave<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Word circulated recently on the GalNet boards that a coalition of pilots of French origin (a country from ancient Earth, whose descendants still speak an archaic dialect) were planning to launch a violent coup aimed at gaining control of Lave station.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As home to one of the galaxy's finest flight schools, Lave holds deep sentimental value to many pilots from all walks of life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lord Ryan of Ugain was the first to hit back:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"My family emigrated from Lave to the Empire back in the days of Walden! We won't let the system succumb to tyranny again!"</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many other pilots also voiced their discontent, suggesting that if a French Coalition did attempt a takeover they'd have more than just local Alliance Forces to deal with. President James Gibson of Lave couldn't be reached for comment.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-11844721208268009283301-01-28T02:00:00.000+00:002015-01-28T22:07:19.645+00:00Mistaken Identity Leads to Outrage Amongst Explorers' Association<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a surprising twist to a story published earlier in the week, it would appear that the man previously believed to have been Commander Erimus Kamzel of the DSS Beagle, was in fact an imposter who had stolen the Commander's identity in order to try and sell millions of credits worth of bogus data.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">According to the real Commander Kamzel's support team, the last communiqué from the intrepid explorer had come just days before the imposter had carried out his plan to impersonate the Commander. The communiqué in question stated that the Commander's trusty ASP, the DSS Beagle, had received significant damage while in the outer reaches of the galaxy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lincoln station security services believe that the imposter managed to intercept the message to Kamzel's team, at which point the thief decided to take advantage of the uncertainty surrounding the fate of the DSS Beagle in order to steal millions of credits.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is believed that Commander Kamzel is currently on his way towards the Scutum-Centaurus arm, at which point he will attempt to send an encrypted signal to his team in case a rescue operation is needed.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-50787049132721869803301-01-28T01:00:00.000+00:002015-01-28T21:36:58.041+00:00Congressman Had Early Knowledge of VP's Death?<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The press furore over the death of the Federal Vice President has been given a new burst of life, after a recording of a local constituency meeting was released on the scurrilous news channel 'The Low Down'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the otherwise low-key meeting held in a village outside Quenisset, Mars, on January 12th, the local mayor offered his condolences to the family and friends of a local businessman murdered during a robbery earlier in the week. George Fallside, the local Congressman, was present at the meeting. The Congressman, who was clearly distracted by social media at the time of the meeting, followed the mayor's speech by offering his condolences to the Vice President's family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was an hour after the VP's death, but half an hour before the news of his death broke. The Congressman was not available for comment, but an aide has said:</span></div>
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Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-90904061949500050583301-01-27T02:00:00.000+00:002015-01-28T21:25:54.131+00:00Dulos Announces Its Intention to Secede<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A record number of people turned out to vote on the matter of an Independent Dulos this weekend, so much so that local station services found themselves struggling to contain the sheer number of visitors to the system.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While the battle was hard fought, with impassioned last minute campaigning coming out from both sides, in the end the Defence Party of Dulos managed to garner a staggering 75% approval rating for their move towards an Independent Dulos. The Federal representatives, the Green Party of Dulos, have said that they will not be contesting the vote.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This news will come as quite a blow for President Halsey, whose heavy-handed rule of Federal Frontier systems has seen a number of far-flung provincial governments start to question the value of maintaining ties with Sol.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Doubtless this most recent defection will be watched with great interest by powers throughout the galaxy, although exact details regarding a roadmap towards true independence for Dulos has yet to be announced. </span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-70371436356545011283301-01-27T01:00:00.000+00:002015-01-28T22:01:39.127+00:00The Silver Comet<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The bounty hunter gossip columns are abuzz with a reported sighting of the fabled 'Silver Comet'. A long-standing superstition states that "anyone who sees the Silver Comet will die," and it seems this latest sighting will only serve to reinforce the myth. The report came from Quiness by pilot Johanna Meister, Deadly rank, who has since disappeared - last sighted in the Alioth system.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Federal Navy dispatched a task force to investigate the mysterious comet's appearance in Quiness, although so far they claim to have uncovered no evidence to support Commander Meister's claim.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This news hasn't stopped independent hunters from getting curious. Silhar Bradeus, head of the Bounty Hunters Guild, has offered a hefty reward for any information on the Silver Comet or the location of missing pilot Johanna Meister.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-3325766181992713493301-01-26T02:00:00.000+00:002015-01-28T21:01:52.874+00:00Sale at LHS 3447 Ends<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Future of LHS 3447 Party, in partnership with the LHS 3447 Dynamic and Co Corporation, would like to take this opportunity to thank customers both old and new for their continued patronage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The last week has seen an unprecedented number of traders pass through the system, with reports indicating that profits are up over 500% across the board. The biggest winners were the shipyards in Dalton Gateway, who saw profits soar an unprecedented 65 fold after selling a record breaking 2364 ships in just 5 days. Perhaps unsurprisingly, a large portion of those profits can be attributed to unprecedented sales of the ever popular Lakon Type 9 Heavy and its little sister the Lakon Type 7.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Members of the local community flocked to social media to praise the leadership of the Future of LHS 3447 Party, not only for increasing trade across the board, but also for their continued commitment to making LHS 3447 a hub of Federal activity for the surrounding sector.</span></div>
Zsokoradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06619671198510413636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644879883118409470.post-82456340606429061343301-01-26T01:00:00.000+00:002015-01-28T22:09:22.030+00:00Previously Unknown Explorer Returns from Outer Rim<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lincoln station played host to a rather eclectic delegation of scientists this weekend, as word spread of the return of Commander Erimus Kamzel from his lengthy expedition to our galaxy's Outer Rim. Commander Kamzel's journey, which started in Sol, saw our intrepid explorer travel a staggering 144,000 light years before he was able to return home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Part of the journey saw Kamzel pass through the Galactic Core, where he was able to collect great swathes of data on areas such as the Greae Phio Stellar Forge, the Phipoea Nebula and the Dryad Chrea Stellar Remnant.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Perhaps most exciting of all, Commander Kamzel is believed to have mapped out a whole host of previously unexplored areas of space beyond the Scutum-Centaurus Arm. Federal, Imperial and Independent scientists from institutions all over occupied space are now engaged in a hot bidding war to see who will be the first to get their hands on Commander Kamzel's records.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kamzel has issued a statement saying that he believes his discoveries should be shared freely with all humanity, to which effect he has released a series of video logs that can be viewed right now by searching your local video network for Distant Suns.</span></div>
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