Thargoid ‘Hunter’ Vessel Class Confirmed
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* A new type of Thargoid vessel, first encountered within the Maelstroms, is interdicting ships in Thargoid controlled systems. Aegis highlighted the threat as part of its research into the Thargoid capital ships. Commodore Emil Varga, the Allied military liaison, gave this statement: “The first explorers to... Read more
Thargoid Motherships Discovered Within Maelstroms
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Exploration of the inner regions of the Maelstroms has revealed the existence of colossal Thargoid constructs. Alba Tesreau, head of Aegis, published a summary on behalf of the tri-superpower initiative: “Our pathfinder missions have verified reports by the first manned ships that used the Thargoid pulse... Read more
Thargoid Pulse Neutraliser Becomes Available
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Aegis’s new module will allow ships to penetrate the energy wave protecting the central regions of the Maelstroms. Deliveries of cobalt, ion distributors and power converters were made to Clement Orbital in the YZ Ceti system. These allowed Aegis to build a manufacturing and distribution centre... Read more
Resources Needed for Thargoid Pulse Neutraliser
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Aegis has requested materials in the YZ Ceti system to mass-produce a defence for ships entering the Maelstroms. Professor Alba Tesreau, head of the tri-superpower agency, announced the initiative at a press conference: “Final tests have been conducted on the Thargoid pulse neutraliser, which offers ships... Read more
Rackham Fundraiser Secures Political Backing
Independent presidential candidate Zachary Rackham held a gala ball for some of the Federation’s wealthy and influential elite. The Federal Times published a report from political correspondent Sofia Trevino: “The extravagant gathering at Fort Rackham (formerly Fort Falkenrath) on Taylor Colony felt more like a party than a fundraiser,... Read more
Thargoid War Update: April 3309
Jade Sanderlyn’s latest report on the Thargoid invasion of the core systems has been published on Vox Galactica. “Taking the broad view of the conflict does little to lift the spirits. Thargoid fleets now occupy well over a thousand systems, nearly 200 of which were once populated. Several million... Read more
Convoy Tragedy Halts Superpower Conflict
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* The Empire and the Federation have resolved the conflict in Pichch after the accidental loss of anti-xeno supply ships. Freelance correspondent Karleen Troy reported on events for Vox Galactica: “Pichch is a key location to redirect front-line resources to systems facing invasion around Maelstrom Leigong. In... Read more
Old Rivals Clash as Thargoids Advance
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Factions aligned to the Empire and Federation have declared war in Pichch, which lies in the path of Thargoid expansion. Relations between the two superpowers have been strained in recent weeks, following the corporate skirmish in Tavgi. This has exacerbated hostilities between two long-standing rivals in... Read more
Alliance Urges Restraint Between Superpowers
Allied and independent leaders have called upon the Empire and the Federation to discourage faction hostilities following conflict in Tavgi. Political journalist Conrad Sterling summarised the latest developments for Vox Galactica: “Minor skirmishes between superpower-aligned factions are not uncommon. But the Caine-Massey and Torval Mining Ltd corporations have significant... Read more
Torval Mining Victorious in Corporate Conflict
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Fierce combat in the Tavgi system has resulted in Torval Mining Ltd overcoming Caine-Massey’s partner Tavgi Blue Life Inc. The conflict was triggered by the murder of Caine-Massey’s former CEO Johann Fleischer. The assassin was tracked from Mars to the Torval Mining megaship Orchestral Falcon. Circumstantial... Read more