Week in Review
Here are this week’s major stories. A series of successful operations against the League of Reparation has led to much of the terrorist group being dismantled. But while the group has been dealt a severe blow, agents have yet to identify the organisation’s coordinator, Nexus. Meanwhile, an independent report... Read more
Freelance Report: Attempt to Sabotage Jaques Station Thwarted
Three individuals carrying pamphlets identifying them as members of ‘The Hands of the Architects’ have been apprehended at Jaques Station. Starport personnel discovered the individuals attempting to modify the station’s frame shift drive. A station spokesperson said: “The individuals are apparently members of a cult that arose shortly after... Read more
Freelance Report: The Only Winners are the Lawyers
Controversial chef Oliver Gordon experienced a different kind of heat today, as he was served with a writ demanding he change the name of his restaurant ‘PanGalactic’. Lawyers for the Pan Galactic Mining Corp told members of the press that: “Our clients want to make clear that this restaurant... Read more
Freelance Report: Emancipation Initiative Inadvertently Stimulates Slave Trade
Princess Aisling Duval’s recent emancipation effort has been criticised following revelations that over seven million slaves were purchased directly from slavers in the systems surrounding Uibuth. These purchases were made by independent traders supporting the princess’s liberation programme. One Commander, who refused to take part in the programme, said:... Read more
Freelance Report: CIMA Launches Initiative
Benjamin Gorrister, founder of the Carmack Intergalactic Mining Association, has announced an initiative to discover the location of pristine metallic rings. With nearly 300 locations identified so far, the CIMA is currently leading the way in data collection on pristine metallic rings. In a statement, Gorrister said: “In memory... Read more
Freelance Report: Dr Arcanonn Speculates on Palin’s Disappearance
Dr Arcanonn of the Canonn Interstellar Research Group has spoken out about the disappearance of Professor Ishmael Palin: “I hope that the professor is safe, but I feel a growing sense that he is no longer with us. As was recently made public, I am currently in hiding because... Read more
Freelance Report: Buckyball Racers to Chauffeur Students
Grant Academics, whose slogan is ‘We Make Learning Easy’, has announced a partnership with the Buckyball Racing Club to provide students with chauffeurs during the upcoming Spring Break vacation. The most talented pilots in human space will escort students from the Exigus campus to the biggest tourism hotspots in... Read more
Freelance Report: Galactic Base-Jumping Open Round One
The first round of the Galactic Base-Jumping Open will take place on Saturday the 6th of February at 10.00 pm UTC (5.00 pm EST). The event will take place at the ‘monolith’ on Altais 2B (coordinates 46 1.8) – a six-kilometre high tabletop that is ideal for SRV base... Read more
Cold Ice, Warm Trail
Cold Ice, Warm Trail Early this morning, an Imperial Navy commando unit uncovered a hidden forward command post for the Kumo Crew invasion force in the Tjakiri system. There was evidence that the site had been occupied as recently as half an hour prior to the raid, as ice... Read more
Athena System Hosts ‘XYZ Fight Club’
Athena System Hosts ‘XYZ Fight Club’ The popular gladiatorial tournament known as the ‘XYZ Fight Club’ took place again this weekend. Our reporters were ringside for the spectacle. Pilots descended on Athena, pitting dog-fighting skills against one another in both light and medium ships. Criminals targeting participant Commander Angel... Read more