Trouble in Varati
galactic Newsunknown artefacts 2 November 2015
Following reports of technical problems in the 64 Arietis and Warkushanui systems, news of similar problems at Bond Hub in the Varati system are beginning to emerge. Stana Chapple, an engineer at Bond Hub, confirmed that the starport was experiencing technical difficulties: “Yeah, we’ve had a few system malfunctions... Read more
Garrison Supplies Found in Criminal Hands
galactic News 29 October 2015
Numerous civil wars have been fought between criminal groups and system governments throughout Imperial space over the past month, and corrupt governments and cartels have been overthrown in many instances. Investigations into the conflicts have uncovered disturbing connections, as many confiscated weapons and munitions bear serial numbers of garrison... Read more
Jeffress’s Second Treasure Hunt
alfred Jeffressgalactic News 29 October 2015
Last month, the reclusive philanthropist Alfred Jeffress made headlines with his galaxy-wide treasure hunt, and now it seems the eccentric billionaire is at it again. Having promised that the first event would not be the last of its kind, Jeffress has announced a second treasure hunt, and once again... Read more
Technical Issues in 64 Arietis
galactic Newsunknown artefacts 29 October 2015
The starport of Weyn Dock in the 64 Arietis system has become the latest to be affected by mysterious technical issues, following a rash of inexplicable breakdowns and malfunctions at starports throughout the Warkushanui system. According to Laura Bishop, technical supervisor at Weyn Dock, the starport has experienced a... Read more
Work has now begun on a new Ocellus starport in the Kaushpoos system. The project began with a request from the Explorers’ Association, which issued an appeal for metals for use in the station superstructure. The response to the request was overwhelmingly positive, and work on the starport is... Read more
Following recent news of technical issues in the Warkushanui system, officials at Gurragchaa Gateway have announced that all station services, bar refuelling and rearming, have been suspended. A member of the starport’s technical team released a brief statement: “Due to ongoing technical issues, we are currently unable to offer... Read more
Technical Trouble in 49 Arietis
galactic Newsunknown artefacts 23 October 2015
Amid news that the technical issues plaguing the Warkushanui system have worsened, reports are coming in that starports in the system of 49 Arietis are experiencing similar problems. According to Blake Fry, a commercial freight pilot who regularly traverses the 49 Arietis system, the starport of Gaiman Dock has... Read more
Sirius Corporation Takes Aim at Pirates
galactic Newsli Yong-RuiPiratessirius corporation 22 October 2015
Reports are coming in of pirate activity in the Robigo system, a seldom-visited region of space that was recently brought under the control of the Sirius Corporation. Fortunately for the people of Robigo Mines, the system’s only outpost, the Sirius Corporation has a history of taking a zero-tolerance approach... Read more
Recent reports from the Warkushanui system suggest that the technical issues affecting the region are worsening. According to the Federal Times, which spoke with station personnel at Gurragchaa Gateway, starports throughout the system are experiencing a range of inexplicable mechanical problems. A technician at Gurragchaa Gateway said: “We’ve got... Read more
Pilots Call for Starship Lighting Enquiry
galactic News 19 October 2015
More than 220,000 pilots have signed a petition calling for an inquiry into the lack of anti-collision lights on starships and emergency lighting on system-authority ships. Jenson Zanetti, chairman of the Pilots Federation Safety Board, stated: “At some point in their careers, most pilots will be struck by an... Read more