Catastrophic Earthquakes Strike Rhea 3
A series of high-magnitude earthquakes on the planet Rhea 3 have caused widespread devastation and millions of casualties. Massive seismic activity across the northern continent has effectively shattered dozens of towns and cities, including the capital New Greenacre. The intense tremors also triggered tsunamis in the surrounding oceans, which... Read more
Marlinists Facing ‘Increasingly Grave’ Future
The Marlinist Colonies are struggling to survive the harsh realities of independence while preparing for the impact of the Thargoid war. An editorial in The Marlin Standard summarised their situation: “In recent months, our noble goal of building a Marlinist Republic has been harshly curtailed. Many of the original... Read more
Princess Aisling ‘Understood Risk of Speaking Out’
Princess Aisling Duval has assumed oversight of the Empire’s contributions to the tri-superpower agency Aegis. She discussed her new role during an interview with The Imperial Herald: “Loathe though I was to defy the Emperor’s decree, every instinct told me that the Aegis initiative can develop methods of protecting... Read more
A Retrospective of 3308 (Part One)
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 before it was... Read more
Federation Targets Narcotics Syndicate
The Federal Intelligence Agency has launched a multi-system crackdown against the organised crime network known as Red Family. Synchronised raids are currently taking place in over a dozen systems across Federal space. Multiple ships, properties and manufacturing plants connected to Red Family’s illegal operations are being seized. FIA Deputy... Read more
Azimuth: A Historical Perspective (Part Two)
A summary of key events around the rise and fall of the tri-superpower organisation Aegis. The Alliance, Empire and Federation created Aegis in 3303 to lead xenological research and coordinate defensive actions against the Thargoids. With fears that the alien species might one day overwhelm human-controlled space, Aegis’s role... Read more
The Sanderlyn Interviews (Part Three)
The journalist Jade Sanderlyn of Vox Galactica was recently invited to conduct rare public interviews with admirals of the three superpowers. This excerpt is from a conversation with Admiral Rachel Ziegler of the Alliance. Jade Sanderlyn: This is Jade Sanderlyn reporting for Vox Galactica. I am here with Admiral... Read more
Arissa Accepts Marlinists’ Independence
Following a referendum by the Marlinist Colonies, Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval has formally recognised their autonomous status. Prime Consul Kayode Tau of the Marlinist Consulate reported on his latest meeting with the Emperor: “Her Majesty was clearly uncomfortable with the democratic way in which the ex-Imperial citizens in the colonies... Read more
Marlinists Hold Public Referendum
The population of the Marlinist Colonies will vote to accept or decline the offer to become an Imperial protectorate. Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval’s proposal aims to build links between the independent colony systems and the Empire, from where the Marlinists originally fled as political refugees in 3306. The Marlin Standard... Read more
Empire Reaches Out to Marlinists
Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval has outlined a plan for the Marlinist Colonies to be officially reconnected with the Empire. The Marlin Standard published an exclusive report from Prime Consul Kayode Tau, after he attended a diplomatic meeting on Capitol: “The essence of Emperor Arissa’s proposal is a pledge to grant... Read more