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
Galactic News: Thargoids Sighted?
Media outlets throughout the galaxy are abuzz with news of an event that many are interpreting as an encounter with non-human life. According to reports, an independent pilot by the name of Commander DP Sayre was interdicted en route to the Aries Dark Region XU-O b6-3 by a highly... Read more
Galactic News: Alliance Campaign Concludes
The Alliance has announced that its campaign to build a planetary outpost in the California Nebula has received the enthusiastic support of the galactic community. Hundreds of pilots responded to the appeal for construction materials by delivering geological equipment, hazardous environment suits and surface stabilisers to Tshang City in... Read more
Galactic News: Festive Appeal Concludes
Clauss Incorporated has announced that its festive appeal received the enthusiastic support of the galactic community, with hundreds of pilots taking to their ships to transport personal gifts from Frost Dock in the Njambalba system to Clauss Port in the Santa Muerte system. Nicolas St Clauss, CEO of Clauss... Read more
Freelance Report: Allitnil Shatters Fuel-Economy Records
A new record has been set by Commander Allitnil, who successfully travelled from Sol to Jaques Station in Colonia without making any stops…or equipping a fuel scoop. The impressive feat took nine days, 5,489 hyperspace jumps and 383 tonnes of hydrogen fuel. Although Commander Allitnil travelled mostly in economic... Read more
Galactic News: Federal Exploration Programme in Disarray
Last month, the Federation launched an appeal for exploration data from a number of remote locations. A competitive appeal was simultaneously launched by a mysterious group known as the Children of Raxxla, which succeeded in completely derailing the Federal initiative. Karl Devene, head of Astrocartography at Mars High, was... Read more
Galactic News: Wildlife Reserve Campaign Concludes
Media outlets in the LP 339-7 system have reported that the Starship Enterprises Corporation wildlife reserve campaign has reached a successful conclusion. Hundreds of independent pilots supported the campaign by delivering essential commodities to Whitson Orbital and neutralising agitators in the LP 339-7 system, allowing those contributing commodities to... Read more
Galactic News: Order Restored in Aeternitas
Aeternitas Industries has announced that its campaign to clear the Aeternitas system of agitators has been a success. Hundreds of pilots responded to the appeal, taking to their ships to eliminate the criminals operating in the system. Authorities in Aeternitas have extended their gratitude to those who participated in... Read more