Making the Case for Aegis
A three-day symposium has begun that will outline proposals to reform Aegis, the tri-superpower anti-xeno agency. The event is taking place at the national conference centre in New Apollo City on the planet Biggs Colony. It has been organised by Professor Alba Tesreau, Aegis’s former head of research. In... Read more
Deep Space ‘Anomalies’ Generate Discussion
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Inexplicable visual phenomena located in deep space have caused extensive speculation and media interest. There is no official terminology for the signals but they are referred to by many names, most popular of which is ‘the anomalies’. Appearing as a bright flare with spiralling radial arms,... Read more
Demands for Azimuth to Face Justice
There are widespread calls to bring criminal charges against Azimuth Biotech for its role in the massacre in the HIP 22460 system. Rhiannon Grady, director of the civil rights organisation Advocacy, told the media: “Azimuth Biotech planned the operation in HIP 22460, with the Proteus Wave’s failure leading directly... Read more
The Judgement of Admiral Tanner
A special tribunal of the Federal Navy Criminal Court has deliberated the case of former admiral Aden Tanner and made a final decision. The following press release was released to all Federal newsfeeds: “This tribunal has scrutinised the latest evidence supplied by the Federal Attorney’s Office. We find that... Read more
‘Thargoid Roar’ Leaked to Public
Classified audio-visual footage from the Battle of HIP 22460 has been anonymously submitted to several mainstream newsfeeds. The Alliance Tribune, The Federal Times, The Imperial Herald, The Sovereign and Vox Galactica all received databanks salvaged from various wreckages in the HIP 22460 system. Most were obtained from naval vessels,... Read more
Patreus Highlights Thargoid Tactics
Senator Denton Patreus, fleet admiral of the Imperial Navy, has discussed the Empire’s new priorities following the Battle of HIP 22460. During an exclusive interview with the Eye on Achenar newsfeed, Patreus said: “Her Majesty the Emperor has decreed that our military priority is to defend systems within the... Read more
Thargoids Turn Attention to Inhabited Systems
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Swarms of Thargoid vessels have invaded the 42 n Persei, Chun Pindit and Tekkeitjal systems in an apparently coordinated attack. Vox Galactica published this report by field correspondent Ernesto Rios: “Since the Thargoids conquered HIP 22460 a month ago, their presence has gradually expanded in all... Read more
Federation Monitors Pro-Xeno Activity
The Federal Intelligence Agency has warned of heightened interest in the Far God cult and groups considered sympathetic to the Thargoids. Deputy Director Bethany Blake, who runs the Proactive Detection Bureau, delivered a public statement: “We have confirmed a significant increase in communications between local chapters of the Far... Read more
Successful Mining Campaign Sustains Azimuth
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* A range of mined materials have been delivered to the LHS 157 system to help Azimuth Biotech create new facilities. Captain Maxim Lagunov, in command of the Glorious Prospect megaship, announced: “This is the second time in recent weeks that our cargo bays have been stocked... Read more
Empire Shifts Anti-Xeno Strategy
Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval has made a public announcement for the first time since the Battle of HIP 22460. In an address before the Senate, which was broadcast on all Imperial networks, she stated: “Our endeavour in the HIP 22460 system was a noble one, born from our duty to... Read more