Galactic News: Halsey Stages Anti-War Protest
Former Federal president Jasmina Halsey held a public demonstration in the Alioth system yesterday in protest of the ongoing conflict between the Empire and the Federation. More than 30,000 people attended the event, which lasted for several hours and occupied one of the main public plazas in Nerah City... Read more
Community Goal: Zeus Bureau Appeal
A press release from the Zeus Bureau, an organisation based in Zeus, has revealed that the system will soon host a gathering of some of the galaxy’s most influential people. Figures from the worlds of politics, commerce and culture are scheduled to convene at KatherineB for what is promised... Read more
Galactic News: Alliance Continues California Nebula Expansion
Last year, the Alliance established a foothold in the California Nebula with the construction of an outpost in the California Sector BA-A E6 system. The superpower’s critics suggested it was trying to control the system’s barnacles, but the Alliance insisted the outpost was intended solely to support scientific research.... Read more
Freelance Report: Record-Breaking Tourist Trip
Since the Pilots Federation endorsed passenger flights and the Beluga luxury liner entered the market, the tourism industry has boomed. Commander Duck of Death, a seasoned explorer, took this reporter on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the far side of the galaxy. Our journey took us to the Black in... Read more
Galactic News: MetaDrive Audit Complete
The independent audit of defunct technology company MetaDrive Inc. has now reached an end and, other than a few minor items, the acquisition of all remaining assets has been completed. One such item is the Imperial Eagle of the company’s late chairman Femi Dakarai, which was owned by MetaDrive.... Read more
Galactic News: Construction Convoy Assembled
A large convoy of heavy construction ships and associated support vessels has been assembled by Wreaken Construction in the Zearla system. Wreaken does not have an exclusive contract with any of the galaxy’s superpowers, and there has therefore been significant speculation over the purpose of the convoy. Requests for... Read more
Galactic News: Walter Waldo Appeal Concludes
A spokesperson for Gyvatices Crimson Advanced Holdings has announced that its appeal for fish and coffee was enthusiastically received by the galactic community, resulting in a massive influx of deliveries to Walter Dock in the Gyvatices system. The commodities will be used in a special fish and coffee festival... Read more
Galactic News: Patreus Rails against London Treaty
Commentators have reacted with surprise and dismay to a speech from Admiral Denton Patreus at a military tattoo on Achenar, in which he spoke in strident tones about the London Treaty. The treaty, established in 3278, imposes limits on capital-ship construction in order to prevent possible arms races. “This... Read more
Galactic News: Kahina Loren Stripped of her Rank
Kahina Tijani Loren has been stripped of the rank of senator for delegating her responsibilities in respect of the Prism system to Ambassador Cuthrick Delaney in 3301. An aide for Admiral Denton Patreus said: “Loren gave up her senatorial responsibilities, so it’s unreasonable that she continue to be protected... Read more
Galactic News: Acrimony on Achenar
An anonymous source has indicated that the scandal surrounding former senator Kahina Tijani Loren has awoken latent animosity within the Imperial powerbase. The source claims that recent events have brought the affairs of Admiral Denton Patreus, Princess Aisling Duval and even Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval into the spotlight, and that... Read more