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Galactic News: Conspiracy Theorist’s Appeal Ends

galactic News independent 29 February 2016

Kruger 60 Free has announced that the galactic community has responded with surprising enthusiasm to the recent appeal from conspiracy theorist Ricardo Bentonio. Hundreds of pilots chose to support Bentonio’s campaign, bringing him cartographic data so he could prove that the 29th of February 3302 was an ‘aberrant day’... Read more

Community Goal: Clean up Orulas

independent Interstellar Initiative & CG 25 February 2016

For years, the sparsely populated Orulas system has been dominated by the Orulas Blue Hand Gang, a ruthless criminal organisation. This cold-blooded band has been making life intolerable for the system’s inhabitants, but the local government appears reluctant to take a stand. Some have speculated that this is because... Read more

Community Goal: Campaign to Construct New Starport in LHS 3447

independent Interstellar Initiative & CG 25 February 2016

LHS 3447 is familiar to many independent pilots, being a popular starting point for those embarking on careers as traders, bounty hunters and explorers. But many of these pilots have bemoaned the relative inaccessibility of the system’s starports. The Pilots Federation, in association with LHS 3447 Dynamic and Co,... Read more

Freelance Report: Emancipation Initiative Inadvertently Stimulates Slave Trade

aisling Duval independent Independent Report 24 February 2016

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

Galactic News: Emancipation Initiative Successful

aisling Duval galactic News independent 22 February 2016

The Prismatic Imperium has announced that its initiative to free indentured slaves has been met with an enormously positive response. Hundreds of independent pilots responded to the appeal, delivering slaves to the new colony at D’Arrest Station in the Uibuth system. All of those admitted to the colony will... Read more

Freelance Report: CIMA Launches Initiative

independent Independent Report 22 February 2016

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

Community Goal: Free the Slaves

aisling Duval empire independent Interstellar Initiative & CG 18 February 2016

Princess Aisling Duval has announced the creation of new a colony for former slaves in the Uibuth system. According to a statement from the princess’ press liaison, all slaves admitted to the colony will be liberated and re-educated, and offered the protection of forces loyal to Her Royal Highness.... Read more

Galactic News: Okinura Appeal Successful

felicia Winters galactic News independent 18 February 2016

The Earth Defence Fleet has announced that its initiative to develop the economy of the Okinura system has been a resounding success. The organisation devised a two-pronged strategy in support of its goal – placing an open order for polymers with which to upgrade Fisher Terminal, and setting aside... Read more

Galactic News: Professor Ishmael Palin Missing

galactic News independent pleiades professor Palin unknown artefacts 9 February 2016

Authorities in the Maia system have reported that Professor Ishmael Palin, the scientist conducting research into the Unknown Artefacts, has disappeared. The professor recently announced plans to set up an independent research outpost on the planet Maia b1ba, but it has now been confirmed that the ship carrying Palin... Read more

Firework Appeal Comes to an End

galactic News independent 7 January 2016

Having received a deluge of deliveries, Independent Cherets Labour has announced that its recent appeal for Anduliga Fireworks has been successful. Central to the success of the appeal were the scores of independent combat pilots who kept the spaceways of Cherets clear, and ensured those delivering fireworks to Bucky... Read more