Galactic News: Federal Campaign Derailed Again
Reports coming in from the Segovan system indicate that the Federation’s campaign to construct an outpost in the system has once again been disrupted. Starport personnel have confirmed that the station is experiencing a wide range of technical problems as a result of Unknown Artefact-related interference. You almost have... Read more
Freelance Report: Federal Expansion Brought to a Halt
The Federal expansion campaign has been brought to a complete standstill. Ramsbottom Hub in the Segovan system has entered a state of lockdown, and many independent Commanders who had loaded up on commodities are now unable to complete their deliveries. The Federation has yet to make an official announcement,... Read more
Galactic News: Federal Campaign Resumes
Four days ago, the Federation launched a campaign to construct a new Federal outpost in the Segovan system. Federally aligned pilots were invited to contribute construction materials to the campaign, but the request proved controversial, with various sections of the galactic community asking why the Federation was expanding towards... Read more
Galactic News: Federal Citizens Call for Halsey’s Release
A growing proportion of the Federation’s population is clamouring for the release of former Federal president Jasmina Halsey, who is currently a patient at a secure psychiatric facility on Mars. Despite assertions from Halsey’s personal staff that the former president entered the facility of her own volition, an increasingly... Read more
Galactic News: Zachary Hudson Responds to Imperial Criticism
Yesterday, the Empire joined the debate over the Federation’s decision to deploy Farragut Battle Cruisers in the Merope system. In a statement, Senator Zemina Torval asserted that the use of Federal warships represented an attempt to claim possession of the non-human structures, commonly known as barnacles, found in Merope.... Read more
Freelance Report: Give and Take
Today marked Kumo Tribute Day, which sees representatives from systems under the control of Archon Delaine curry favour with the Pirate Lord by presenting him with lavish gifts. Highlights included the presentation of several Imperial aristocrats, an assortment of rare narcotics and even a live barnacle. One system gifted... Read more
Galactic News: Empire Criticises Federal Presence in Merope
Over the past week, there has been considerable debate over the presence of Federal battle cruisers in the Merope system. The ships have taken up position near the non-human structures commonly known as barnacles, prompting censure from various sections of the galactic community. A recent statement from Admiral Maxton... Read more
Galactic News: Federation Issues Rebuttal
Admiral Maxton Price of the Federal Navy has rejected claims that Farragut Battle Cruisers stationed in Merope have made unprovoked attacks on independent pilots operating in the area. In a statement, Admiral Price argued that the allegations were baseless, and that the Federation had not initiated any conflict: “It... Read more
Galactic News: Engineers Reduce Requirements
The ‘Rewired’ news feed is known for its prodigious output, sometimes releasing hundreds of stories a day. But balancing such productivity with thorough fact checking is a tall order, and the feed’s critics sometimes claim that at least half its output consists of redactions, corrections and apologies. But despite... Read more
Meta-Alloy Sale Announced at Darnielle’s Progress
Business leaders Darnielle’s Progress in the Maia system have announced a sale of meta-alloys. Their spokesman, Larry Oldman, had this to say. “We have a stockpile of meta-alloys, and in the current climate it would be foolish for us to ignore the income potential for them.” Researchers, including Professor... Read more