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 Time for Aegis?
Professor Alba Tesreau has again called for the anti-xeno initiative Aegis to be reformed by the superpowers. “The arrival of the Maelstroms has escalated the Second Thargoid War beyond anything we have experienced before. The Thargoids are relentlessly attacking every human settlement within reach. And that reach is steadily... Read more
The Supercruise Factor
Thargoid vessels are interdicting human ships travelling through systems that have been occupied by their fleets. The Thargoids’ ability to force craft to drop out of hyperspace is well documented. Over the past couple of weeks, pilots have reported that the interdiction ability used by human ships in supercruise... Read more
Final Maelstroms Advance Thargoid Occupation
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* A further 13 systems have fallen under Thargoid control as the last of the Maelstroms materialise. The three rogue signal sources – designated Thor, Raijin and Hadad – entered human-occupied space yesterday. As with the previous five anomalies, they manifested as colossal clouds of corrosive gas... Read more
Corrs Toy Emporium Calls for Help
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Sandra Corrs, CEO of the largest manufacturer of children’s toys in the core systems, has requested help this holiday season. Many parents will be familiar with Sandra’s Workshop, recognising the company logo stamped across countless datapads, interactive suites and tactile play sets designed for youngsters. But... Read more
Enhanced AX Weapon Update
Pilots’ Federation ALERT The continued project to provide enhanced AX weaponry for all ships has announced its latest progress update. Independent pilots have been tasked with establishing a manufacturing base at select locations in the core systems. Thanks to these focused efforts, the following weapons are now available for... 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
Chase Admits Kingfisher Mission ‘A Mistake’
Congressman Dalton Chase has made a public statement regretting his involvement with the Thargoid Advocacy Project. Chase became a member of Congress after an electoral campaign focusing on inter-species diplomatic relations. He was a key organiser and fundraiser for the Kingfisher megaship, which attempted to open communications with the... Read more
Refugees Flee from Thargoid Offensive
Millions of people are being evacuated from systems that have suffered devastating attacks by Thargoid fleets. An enormous humanitarian effort is underway, with rescue megaships positioned at key locations near each Thargoid-occupied system. Captain Justine Kemp of Rescue Ship Hutner, currently stationed in Enayex, described their operations to Vox... Read more
New Maelstroms Increase Thargoid Conquests
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Two more rogue signal sources have reached human space, wreaking similar destruction to the Taranis Maelstrom. The Indra anomaly arrived in the HIP 20567 system, with the Leigong anomaly slowing to a halt in HIP 8887. The Maelstroms, as these entities have been classified, both manifested... Read more