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
Since the non-human structures known as barnacles were first discovered, they have prompted fierce debate, attracted intense scrutiny and even triggered the despatch of a Federal Fleet to the Merope system. As the only known source of meta-alloys, the barnacles are of considerable value. It is therefore unsurprising that... Read more
Galactic News: Imperial Ships to Enter Merope
denton Patreusempirefederationpleiadespolicy/economy 13 July 2016
Following a recent statement from Senator Zemina Torval in which the seasoned politician criticised the deployment of Federal battlecruisers in the Merope system, Admiral Denton Patreus has entered the debate. At a hastily organised press conference on Capitol, Admiral Patreus addressed the Federal intervention: “Like Senator Torval, I believe... Read more
Freelance Report: Taskforce Athena Locks Down Segovan
empirefederationpleiadeswars / conflicts 11 July 2016
In a move likely to further inflame relations between the superpowers, a coalition of Empire-aligned Commanders has declared the Segovan system a no-fly zone. Ramsbottom Hub, the site of an ongoing Federation construction project, has been placed in security lockdown, and traders have been advised that services are currently... Read more
Galactic News: Zachary Hudson Responds to Imperial Criticism
barnaclesempirefederationpleiadespolicy/economyzachary Hudsonzemina Torval 2 July 2016
Yesterday, the Empire joined the debate over the Federation’s decision to deploy Farragut Battle Cruisers in the Merope system. In a statement, Senator Zemina Torval asserted that the use of Federal warships represented an attempt to claim possession of the non-human structures, commonly known as barnacles, found in Merope.... Read more
After months of vicious fighting, the Imperial Naval Auxiliary has reinstated the Facece Empire Party as the controlling power of the Facece system. Marquis Endincite, who coordinated the effort to reclaim the system, made the following statement to the Imperial Herald: “The Empire Party has regained administration of Facece,... Read more
Galactic News: Empire Criticises Federal Presence in Merope
barnaclesempirefederationpolicy/economyzemina Torval 1 July 2016
Over the past week, there has been considerable debate over the presence of Federal battle cruisers in the Merope system. The ships have taken up position near the non-human structures commonly known as barnacles, prompting censure from various sections of the galactic community. A recent statement from Admiral Maxton... Read more
Following three days of conflict, the Independents of Daramo have confirmed that the Federation has successfully resisted the Imperial offensive in the Daramo system. In the wake of the victory, Admiral Yorke of the Federal Navy extended his gratitude to the many pilots who supported the Federation, and added:... Read more
Community Goal: The Battle of Daramo
archon DelaineempirefederationindependentInterstellar Initiative & CG 23 June 2016
The Daramo system is currently under Federal control, but recent reports indicate that both Imperial and independent forces – the latter under the rule of Pirate King Archon Delaine – are attempting to wrest power from the Federation. The Federation is evidently not about to capitulate. In a statement,... Read more
“We were escorting a cargo ship to Watson Settlement. As we approached, we were intercepted by a pair of Vultures. They asked us to identify ourselves, but I don’t think they were even listening – they just opened fire. The cargo ship took a hit, and then my wingmate... Read more
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