Freelance Report: Fragile Unity in Federal Congress
Following disturbing reports of attacks on Federal ships in the Pleiades Nebula, the partisan rancour that often characterises Federal Congress has faded into the background as both Republican and Liberal members of congress rally around President Zachary Hudson. Rumours that the attacks were perpetrated by the Thargoids abound, prompting... Read more
Galactic News: Galactic Leaders Address Thargoid Discovery
The leaders of the galaxy’s major powers have responded to news that the mysterious ships seen in the Maia system and Pleiades Nebula are Thargoid vessels. Federal President Zachary Hudson released a characteristically forthright statement. “Earlier this year, I said I would rather prepare for an attack that may... Read more
Galactic News: Superpowers Respond to Strange Sightings
Following reports of mysterious spacecraft in human-inhabited space, the leaders of the galaxy’s three superpowers have released official statements. Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval, currently undertaking a tour of Imperial systems, exhibited reservation: “To surmise that these encounters constitute proof of the existence of non-human intelligence would be rash in the... Read more
Galactic News: Alliance Campaign Concludes
The Alliance has announced that its campaign to build a planetary outpost in the California Nebula has received the enthusiastic support of the galactic community. Hundreds of pilots responded to the appeal for construction materials by delivering geological equipment, hazardous environment suits and surface stabilisers to Tshang City in... Read more
Community Goals: Alliance to Build New Outpost
Alliance Prime Minister Edmund Mahon has announced plans to construct a planetary outpost in the California Nebula. In a statement, Mahon explained that the new outpost would serve as a centre for xenobiological and astronomical research. He went on to say: “We have placed an open order for Geological... Read more
Galactic News: Federation Blockades Maia A 3 a
Independent reports from the Maia system indicate that a Farragut-class Battlecruiser has taken up position over Maia A 3 a, not far from the personal research base of Professor Ishmael Palin. The Federal vessel is apparently redirecting pilots who stray too close to the site. The news comes only... Read more
Galactic News: Galactic Leaders Respond to Discovery
The leaders of the galaxy’s major powers have responded to the discovery of a mysterious shipwreck in the Pleiades Sector AB-W B2-4 system. Speaking from the Imperial Palace on Capitol, Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval said: “This is a potentially momentous discovery that could signify the dawn of a new era.... Read more
Freelance Report: Children of Liberty Criticize Mahon
The organization known as the Children of Liberty has issued a statement criticizing Alliance Prime Minister Edmund Mahon for his recent remarks concerning the supposed failings of the Federation and Empire. “Prime Minister Mahon has denounced the ‘pettiness and greed’ of his political rivals, but he tolerates those same... Read more
Galactic News: Edmund Mahon Condemns Imperial-Federal Sabre Rattling
Alliance Prime Minister Edmund Mahon has offered a critical appraisal of the ongoing antagonism between the Empire and the Federation. His comments, delivering during a recent ministerial address, concern the conflict over the organic structures known as barnacles, and the meta-alloys they produce. The pertinent part of his address... Read more
In a return to our popular series on significant episodes from human history, noted historian Sima Kalhana discusses the foundation of the Alliance. “The Alliance may champion the ideals of harmony and independence, but it is very much the product of violence.” “Alioth, the Alliance powerbase, was once a... Read more