Aegis Returns
The anti-xeno agency Aegis has been officially reformed by the Alliance, Empire and Federation. Aegis was initially founded in 3303 to centralise research into the Thargoids, as well as coordinate defence and rescue operations. It was disbanded in 3308 following accusations of incompetence in the wake of the Alexandria... Read more
Federation Pledges Resources to Aegis
President Zachary Hudson and Shadow President Felicia Winters have united behind Federal backing for the reformation of Aegis. Congress held an emergency debate after the Alliance and Empire agreed to support an official tri-superpower initiative against the Thargoids. A majority of votes from Republican, Liberal and independent representatives approved... Read more
Activists Blame Leaders for Thargoid War
Anti-authoritarian protests have surged in the Alliance, Empire and Federation with governments accused of responsibility for Thargoid hostility. Vox Galactica’s political correspondent Conrad Sterling published a special report: “The xeno-peace movement, which originally advocated diplomatic relations with the Thargoids, lost a lot of momentum following the arrival of the... Read more
The Pro-Aegis Stance of the Princess
Princess Aisling Duval’s call for the Empire to commit to a resumed Aegis project, alongside the Alliance and Federation, has received a harsh response. Admiral Denton Patreus was approached for comment by the Eye on Achenar newsfeed: “We all have our part to play in the Empire, but questioning... Read more
Princess Aisling Echoes Aegis Reformation Calls
Princess Aisling Duval has publicly asked Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval to reconsider pledging Imperial resources to a cross-superpower anti-xeno initiative. Her message was shared on all Imperial newsfeeds: “The Empire’s capability to defend itself is not in question. But neither is there any doubt that we are facing a protracted... Read more
A Retrospective of 3308 (Part Three)
The concluding article in a series by historian Sima Kalhana, providing an overview of last year’s key events. “The aftermath of the Battle of HIP 22460 was an unsettling time. With Salvation dead, Azimuth Biotech fell under new management and struggled to maintain prominence. The Empire withdrew from further... Read more
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 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
The Voice of the Empire
On the Empire’s homeworld Capitol, fears over imminent Thargoid invasion sparked a public gathering outside the Imperial Palace. Cassia Carvalho, political journalist for The Imperial Herald, reported from the scene: “The arrival of the Thargoid Maelstroms has triggered protests on many Allied, Federal and independent worlds. The Empire is... Read more
The Darkest Days
Newsfeeds have published their reactions as the Thargoid Maelstroms launch fleets to overpower multiple inhabited systems. Sol Today: “Be in no doubt: we are in a war for survival! Dark days are upon us. No more ridiculous ideas of peace with the aliens. No more time for politics or... Read more