Preparations are underway for the second Distant Worlds expedition, which will see a community of explorers cross the galaxy. Science correspondent Leon Banerjee provided an overview for the Vox Galactica media outlet: “The first Distant Worlds mission, in 3302, was the largest fleet expedition in history, and saw over... Read more
Herculean Machines Initiative Concludes
galactic News 3 January 2019
An initiative run by Herculean Machines, manufacturer of Duradrive personal computers, has now concluded. Multiple shipments of consumer technology, hardware diagnostic sensors and computer components were delivered to the Blatrimpe system, which will be used to fulfil a large order from the Federal Navy. Maddox Hurd, the company’s CEO,... Read more
Theft Ruins New Year Celebration
galactic News 1 January 2019
The theft of a spectacular work of art has soured New Year festivities for thousands of Federal citizens. Kioko McGrath, culture correspondent for The Federal Times, reported: “A colossal holo-sculpture was due to be unveiled at midnight to mark the start of 3305. Inspired by the Federal insignia, the... Read more
Festive Imperial Campaigns End
galactic News 27 December 2018
Initiatives to supply Imperial senator Simone Leatrix’s festivities have reached a conclusion. Mass deliveries of food and jewels took place in the Cemiess system. As the campaigns drew to a close, Senator Leatrix made this statement: “My gratitude goes to those who helped make this celebration possible. I hope... Read more
New Mining Tools Released
galactic News 20 December 2018
A range of new asteroid-mining equipment is expected to trigger an increase in the availability of ores and minerals. A spokesperson for the Industrial Mining Guild discussed the new tools at an industry symposium: “Using mining lasers to remove surface deposits from asteroids can be difficult. The new abrasion... Read more
Call to Ban Far God Book
galactic News 19 December 2018
Disgraced politician Juanita Bishop has called for a forthcoming book about the Far God sect to be banned: “The authors, Ulyanov and Okonkwo, are known alien sympathisers. One was arrested as a suspected traitor and the other has admitted to being a Far God cultist!” “What they’re writing is... Read more
Children of Tothos Initiative Concludes
galactic News 13 December 2018
An initiative to deliver rare commodities to an esoteric cult in the Zlota system has concluded. Independent traders provided Aganippe Rush, Motrona Experience Jelly and Onion Head for a ceremony to be performed by the Children of Tothos. Other pilots protected the rare goods from being taken by pirates.... Read more
Introducing the Codex
galactic News 11 December 2018
A new networked database system named the Codex has been released to the galactic community. The Codex is a joint initiative from the Pilots Federation and Universal Cartographics, which issued the following joint statement: “We are pleased to announce that the Codex has been automatically uploaded to the onboard... Read more
Mamba and Krait Phantom Released
galactic News 11 December 2018
Two new ships marketed towards independent pilots, the Mamba and the Krait Phantom, have just hit the market. Zorgon Peterson issued the following press release for its new vessel: “If it’s speed and firepower you want, the Mamba is for you. Based on a racing prototype, it’s the fastest... Read more
Mysteries of the Far God
galactic News 8 December 2018
Journalist Gethin Okonkwo has discussed the abandoned Far God cult outposts in the Etain system: “During my months undercover as a Far God worshipper, I heard only whispered rumours about secret outposts. So the existence of two such settlements, on Etain 4a and 4c, proves that much remained hidden... Read more