Kumo Crew Rebuffed after Anti-Xeno Campaign
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* A successful initiative to hold the California Nebula against Thargoid invasion has succeeded, for now at least. Systems recently invaded by Thargoid fleets were protected by a militia organised by the Kumo Council, the criminal syndicate’s ruling authority in the enclave. But an attempt to assume... 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
Pirates Lead Counter-Attack Against Thargoids
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* The Kumo Crew is marshalling the defence of the California Nebula by offering rewards for eliminating Thargoid vessels. The Kumo Council, the syndicate’s ruling body, assumed control of several systems that were recently invaded by Thargoid fleets. Independent pilots have been asked to take part in... Read more
Class 5 Experimental Weapons Stabiliser Released
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Azimuth Biotech has commercially launched a new module that allows two additional AX weapons to be added to large ships. The experimental weapons stabiliser increases the number of AX weapons which can be installed on a ship. The class 3 variant released last week increases the... Read more
Admiral Tanner Withdraws from Federal Navy
Admiral Aden Tanner has formally resigned his commission with the Federal Navy, mere weeks after a presidential pardon overturned his court martial. He had returned to naval service following an executive order from President Zachary Hudson. But this unexpected resignation means he is no longer a member of the... Read more
Xeno Scanner Upgrade
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* An improved xeno scanner has been released to assist combat vessels engaged in anti-xeno operations. Following increased calls from AX pilots that the existing xeno scanner’s limited range was a hindrance, Professor Palin’s team at Arque Laboratory delivered a redesign to manufacturers that extends the scanner’s... Read more
Delaine Vows to Defend California Nebula
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* The Kumo Crew syndicate has rallied in the California Nebula to repel the region’s Thargoid invasion forces. In recent weeks Thargoid fleets swarmed through several local systems. The Kumo Council, the enclave’s authority for the notorious organisation, rapidly called in reinforcements in three systems it governs.... Read more
Experimental Weapons Stabiliser Becomes Available
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* The class 3 experimental weapon stabiliser is now available following Azimuth Biotech’s delivery initiative in LHS 1163. The corporation’s PR division confirmed the release of its new product in a press release: “This variant of Azimuth’s experimental weapons stabiliser is now widely available for purchase. By... Read more
Thargoid War Update: January 3309
Vox Galactica reporter Jade Sanderlyn has published a summary of the current situation in the conflict against the Thargoids. “Many of us who witnessed those terrifying events in HIP 22460 felt that it was both an ending and a beginning – that history had turned a page. Five months... Read more
Azimuth Announces Experimental Weapons Stabiliser
Azimuth Biotech has revealed prototypes of a module which improves hardpoint capacity for AX ships at the TZ Arietis Weapon Expo. The event showcased a range of military products to entice governments, corporations and private groups into contracts with arms suppliers. But the current demand for anti-xeno weaponry meant... Read more