Galactic News: Sirius Corporation Campaign Ends
A spokesperson for the Sirius Corporation has announced that its appeal for microresources has been enthusiastically received by the galactic community. Hundreds of pilots responded to the corporation’s appeal by delivering Unknown Energy Source, Shield Density Reports and Shield Pattern Analysis to Cormack Hub in the Procyon system. As... Read more
Galactic News: Clandestine Federal-Imperial Negotiations?
Animosity between the Empire and the Federation has been growing for months, but leaked communications suggest that clandestine negotiations may be taking place between the two superpowers. Jason Nygaard, a reporter for The Federal Times, said: “We believe the Federation is meeting with Imperial dignities behind closed doors. The... Read more
Galactic News: Laksmii Jet Power Industries Operation Thwarted
Authorities in the Parun system have reported that the Laksmii Jet Power Industries plot against the Independents of Parun has been foiled. The operation centred on smuggling various items into Underwood Port so Imperial agents could use it to conduct guerrilla attacks against the Independents of Parun, the system’s... Read more
Galactic News: Independent Scientists Comment on Sightings
Professor Ishmael Palin, independent scientist and leading authority on xeno-biological research, has added his voice to the debate over sightings of mysterious spacecraft. In a statement, Professor Palin said: “I have no wish to be alarmist, and I can understand why the galactic superpowers have issued a somewhat noncommittal... Read more
Galactic News: Superpowers Respond to Strange Sightings
Following reports of mysterious spacecraft in human-inhabited space, the leaders of the galaxy’s three superpowers have released official statements. Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval, currently undertaking a tour of Imperial systems, exhibited reservation: “To surmise that these encounters constitute proof of the existence of non-human intelligence would be rash in the... Read more
Galactic News: Appeal for Materials Concludes
A spokesperson for Balones Gold Touch Systems has announced that its appeal for materials has been enthusiastically received by the galactic community, resulting in a massive influx of deliveries to Tiedemann Dock, the organisation’s base of operations. A spokesperson for the organisation released the following statement: “Balones Gold Touch... Read more
Freelance Report: Fuel Rats Complete 20,000th Rescue
On the 7th of January 3303, the Fuel Rats successfully completed their 20,000th rescue since their foundation in June 3301. The milestone was reached during a busy weekend that saw the group complete a total of 230 rescues. Sources at Fuel Rats headquarters in the Fuelum system linked the... Read more
Galactic News: Engineers Reduce Requirements
The galaxy’s independent engineers have announced a joint accord designed to make enhancements for civilian spacecraft more affordable. A spokesperson confirmed the accord was intended to ensure the safety of independent pilots traversing the space lanes. As a consequence, independent engineers will no longer require commodities in order to... Read more
Freelance Report: Imperial Factions React to Discovery
In recent days, a number of pilots have reported being pulled from hyperspace by alien-looking ships. Reactions have ranged from shock and fear to curiosity and excitement. Influential Imperial groups the Chapterhouse of Inquisition, Lavigny’s Legion and the 9th Legion have issued strict no-fire orders to their pilots in... Read more
Galactic News: Hyperspace
Continuing our popular series on significant episodes from human history, noted historian Sima Kalhana discusses the development of the hyperdrive. “Hyperspace technology originated in the early 22nd Century, but it wasn’t until the 2800s that consumer ships began to take advantage of it.” “The first commercially available hyperspace system... Read more