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Freelance Report: Record-Breaking Tourist Trip

policy/economy 26 November 2016

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

independent policy/economy 19 November 2016

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

denton Patreus policy/economy 18 November 2016

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

policy/economy 27 October 2016

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

denton Patreus empire policy/economy salomé / Kahina Tijani Loren 21 October 2016

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

policy/economy salomé / Kahina Tijani Loren 14 October 2016

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

aisling Duval policy/economy salomé / Kahina Tijani Loren 1 October 2016

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

Galactic News: Chairman of MetaDrive Inc. Passes Away

policy/economy 23 September 2016

Sad news from the Chi Orionis system this morning with reports that Femi Dakarai, chairman of the hyperdrive-research company MetaDrive Inc., has passed away following a short illness. Dakarai was taken ill last week after working tirelessly to secure financial backing for the company. Board members reported that he... Read more

Galactic News: Imperial Ships Deployed to Pleiades Sector AB-W B2-4

aliens mysteries federation pleiades policy/economy thargoids zachary Hudson 8 September 2016

For much of the past week, the galactic community has been captivated by the mysterious shipwreck discovered in the Pleiades Sector AB-W B2-4 system. The wreck, which was found on one of the system’s moons, is believed by many to be the remains of a non-human starship. Given the... Read more

Galactic News: Felicia Winters Opposes Federal-Imperial Conflict

federation felicia Winters policy/economy 13 August 2016

At a rally on Mars in the Sol system, Federal Shadow President Felicia Winters has addressed the escalating tension between the Federation and the Empire. While careful not to criticise Federal President Zachary Hudson, Winters made her position on the ongoing Federal-Imperial conflict clear. Addressing citizens who had gathered... Read more