Into the Maelstroms
Aegis has confirmed that the first ships equipped with Thargoid pulse neutralisers have entered the inner regions of the Maelstroms. The new module provides a temporary shield against the electromagnetic pulse that is generated when ships reach a certain point within the Maelstroms. Until now, this has prevented all... Read more
Alliance Urges Restraint Between Superpowers
Allied and independent leaders have called upon the Empire and the Federation to discourage faction hostilities following conflict in Tavgi. Political journalist Conrad Sterling summarised the latest developments for Vox Galactica: “Minor skirmishes between superpower-aligned factions are not uncommon. But the Caine-Massey and Torval Mining Ltd corporations have significant... Read more
Thargoid War Update: March 3309
Vox Galactica correspondent Jade Sanderlyn reports on the latest developments regarding the war against the Thargoids. “In the broad sense, there have been few significant changes in Thargoid tactics. The eight Maelstroms continue to send waves of Thargoid vessels deeper into the core systems. Anti-xeno forces are certainly winning... Read more
Archon Delaine Counters Mahon’s Rebuke
Archon Delaine has rejected Prime Minister Mahon’s warning over an alleged attempt to gain control of systems in the California Nebula. “Wake up, Old Man Mahon!” Delaine said in a public broadcast. “The Kumo Crew migrated into the nebula with help from some mutual friends of ours… people you... Read more
Alliance Sends Warning to Kumo Crew
Recent activities by the Kumo Crew syndicate in the California Nebula have been formally condemned by the Alliance. Councillor Jed Trager supervised an investigation into the Kumo Council’s attempt to take control of several systems, ostensibly to defend them against a wave of Thargoid attacks. He summarised its findings... Read more
Thargoid War Update: February 3309
An overview of recent developments regarding the Thargoid conflict, as reported by Jade Sanderlyn on the Vox Galactica newsfeed. “Over the last month, Thargoid fleets have continued expanding outwards from the eight Maelstroms. The front lines of the war are relentlessly encroaching deeper into the core systems, leaving desolation... Read more
Thargoids Devastate Witch Head Enclave
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Populated systems in the Witch Head Nebula have been overrun by Thargoid fleets, resulting in widespread chaos. Thargoid vessels have directly targeted starports and planetary bases, leaving tens of thousands of casualties. With the nebula located hundreds of light years from the core systems, rescue services... Read more
Aegis Returns
The anti-xeno agency Aegis has been officially reformed by the Alliance, Empire and Federation. Aegis was initially founded in 3303 to centralise research into the Thargoids, as well as coordinate defence and rescue operations. It was disbanded in 3308 following accusations of incompetence in the wake of the Alexandria... Read more
Federation Pledges Resources to Aegis
President Zachary Hudson and Shadow President Felicia Winters have united behind Federal backing for the reformation of Aegis. Congress held an emergency debate after the Alliance and Empire agreed to support an official tri-superpower initiative against the Thargoids. A majority of votes from Republican, Liberal and independent representatives approved... Read more
Kumo Crew Rebuffed after Anti-Xeno Campaign
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* A successful initiative to hold the California Nebula against Thargoid invasion has succeeded, for now at least. Systems recently invaded by Thargoid fleets were protected by a militia organised by the Kumo Council, the criminal syndicate’s ruling authority in the enclave. But an attempt to assume... Read more