A Retrospective of 3308 (Part Two)
Sima Kalhana continues her review of the most significant historical events that occurred during the past year. “In May 3308, the Thargoid invasions of the Didio, Novas and Sosong systems were completely repelled by the use of Salvation’s unique superweapons. This convinced the Alliance, Empire and Federation to support... Read more
A Renewed Journey for the Golconda
The generation ship Golconda has departed from the Upaniklis system with much of its former population on board. Three years ago, the Golcondans abandoned their ship and resettled at the Forester’s Choice outpost in Upaniklis. Approximately 60% of these 70,000 people have now elected to resume their itinerant lifestyle... Read more
Golconda Receives Vital Supplies
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Shipments delivered to the Upaniklis system have enabled the Golconda generation ship to resume its millennia-long voyage. Tritium, medical diagnostic equipment and power generators were needed to finalise the retrofit of the ancient vessel. Bounties were placed on all wanted ships in the system to protect... Read more
Relaunching the Golconda
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Traders and combat pilots are required in the Upaniklis system to assist the Golconda in resuming its voyage. The ancient generation ship, which originated from Earth in the 22nd century, has been retrofitted by the Artificers Clan into a functional modern vessel. The majority of its... Read more
The Golconda Resurrection
With the generation ship Golconda being repaired by the Artificers Clan, its former population are considering resuming their journey. Commander Javi Alvarado, a local trader who befriended the Golcondans, offered this insight for Vox Galactica: “Following a prompt from the Artificers Clan, I transported Captain Forester and other community... Read more
Derelict Generation Ship Undergoes Repairs
The Artificers Clan has begun to retrofit the generation ship Golconda into a fully operational modern vessel. Jonathon Forester, former captain of the vacated 22nd-century craft, provided a statement to Vox Galactica: “When the dredger clan first arrived in the Upaniklis system, we feared they had come to salvage... Read more
Mystery in Upaniklis
A dredger clan is continuing to examine the abandoned generation ship Golconda in the Upaniklis system. The Golconda was placed in orbit around Upaniklis B 3 in 3305 when its inhabitants migrated to the nearby outpost Forester’s Choice. Over the past week there have been reports of smaller craft... Read more
Dredger Clan Visits the Golconda
The Artificers Clan dredger has entered the Upaniklis system, where the generation ship Golconda currently resides. The Golconda, when it was discovered in 3305, was still inhabited with the descendants of its original crew who left Sol in the 22nd century. They accepted the Federation’s help to abandon the... Read more
Galactic Mysteries: Generation Ships
Erik Gunnarson and Francesca Wolfe investigate the abandoned relics of spacefaring communities from the early years of colonisation. Wolfe: “Generation ships are essentially mobile cities designed to carry expanding populations, and are always an impressive sight. But there’s one I keep returning to – the Thetis, orbiting Nefertem 6... Read more
Golconda’s Inhabitants Migrate to Forester’s Choice
The crew of the generation ship Golconda have migrated to their new home – the outpost Forester’s Choice in the Upaniklis system. Following a successful bid to assist the Golconda crew with their relocation, the Federation arranged for transportation from the ancient vessel to the outpost now in orbit... Read more