A Retrospective of 3308 (Part One)
Post Views: 1,322 In the first of a three-part series of articles, the historian Sima Kalhana reviews the key events of the past year. “3308 began with the announcement that the Alliance and Sirius Corporation had agreed an anti-xeno strategic defence pact. This controversial decision would face many challenges... Read more
The Time for Aegis?
Post Views: 905 Professor Alba Tesreau has again called for the anti-xeno initiative Aegis to be reformed by the superpowers. “The arrival of the Maelstroms has escalated the Second Thargoid War beyond anything we have experienced before. The Thargoids are relentlessly attacking every human settlement within reach. And that... Read more
Winters: ‘Federation Must Protect Independents’
Post Views: 862 Shadow President Felicia Winters has called for the Federal Navy to help defend independent systems being invaded by the Thargoids. She outlined her viewpoint during an interview with the Federal Free Press: “The Thargoid fleets emerging from the Maelstroms have inflicted anguish and loss on millions.... Read more
The Voice of the Empire
Post Views: 1,282 On the Empire’s homeworld Capitol, fears over imminent Thargoid invasion sparked a public gathering outside the Imperial Palace. Cassia Carvalho, political journalist for The Imperial Herald, reported from the scene: “The arrival of the Thargoid Maelstroms has triggered protests on many Allied, Federal and independent worlds.... Read more
The Supercruise Factor
Post Views: 1,121 Thargoid vessels are interdicting human ships travelling through systems that have been occupied by their fleets. The Thargoids’ ability to force craft to drop out of hyperspace is well documented. Over the past couple of weeks, pilots have reported that the interdiction ability used by human... Read more
Final Maelstroms Advance Thargoid Occupation
Post Views: 1,103 *Pilots’ Federation ALERT* A further 13 systems have fallen under Thargoid control as the last of the Maelstroms materialise. The three rogue signal sources – designated Thor, Raijin and Hadad – entered human-occupied space yesterday. As with the previous five anomalies, they manifested as colossal clouds... Read more
Corrs Toy Emporium Calls for Help
Post Views: 1,080 *Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Sandra Corrs, CEO of the largest manufacturer of children’s toys in the core systems, has requested help this holiday season. Many parents will be familiar with Sandra’s Workshop, recognising the company logo stamped across countless datapads, interactive suites and tactile play sets designed... Read more
Enhanced AX Weapon Update
Post Views: 1,175 Pilots’ Federation ALERT The continued project to provide enhanced AX weaponry for all ships has announced its latest progress update. Independent pilots have been tasked with establishing a manufacturing base at select locations in the core systems. Thanks to these focused efforts, the following weapons are... Read more
The Darkest Days
Post Views: 1,179 Newsfeeds have published their reactions as the Thargoid Maelstroms launch fleets to overpower multiple inhabited systems. Sol Today: “Be in no doubt: we are in a war for survival! Dark days are upon us. No more ridiculous ideas of peace with the aliens. No more time... Read more
Carnage Wrought by Further Maelstroms
Post Views: 908 *Pilots’ Federation ALERT* The rogue signal sources Cocijo and Oya have arrived at their estimated destinations. Their impact mirrored that of the Taranis, Indra and Leigong Maelstroms. A total of 16 neighbouring systems were immediately overwhelmed by Thargoid fleets, which launched devastating bombardments against orbital starports... Read more