Freelance Report: Barnacles under Assault
The recent meta-alloy rush has left many of the barnacles in the Pleiades Nebula barren. As many scramble to meet the high demand for the material, it seems the Federation lacks the resources to provide adequate defence. Federal vessels have reportedly transported huge quantities of meta-alloys from the Merope... Read more
Galactic News: Unknown Probe Breakthrough
The Canonn Interstellar Research Group has announced that one of its scientists has made a discovery regarding the so-called Unknown Probes. According to a statement, a pilot by the name of Commander Rizal72 has confirmed that when the mysterious objects are examined with an advanced discovery scanner, they emit... Read more
Freelance Report: The Demands of Supply
“Commanders are advised to search within nebulae for rocky or high-metal content worlds with a composition of between 66.5% and 99.1% rock and 8.9% and 33.5% metal, with 0% ice. Temperatures between 194K and 451K should be sought. To narrow the field, Commanders should also seek bodies with gravity... Read more
Freelance Report: Federal Expansion Ignites Controversy
The announcement of Federal plans to expand into the Pleiades Nebula, and the Federation’s call for the support of independent pilots, has ignited a firestorm of controversy. Although there is support for the Federation’s goals, many have expressed reservations. One Commander, who wished to remain anonymous due to his... Read more
Freelance Report: Debate over Federal Intervention Continues
As the debate rages over the presence of the Federal battle cruiser Thanatos at Merope 2 A, public opinion has reached a crescendo. Commanders throughout the galaxy are weighing in. Is the Federal presence warranted? While some Commanders applaud the Federation for its efforts to conserve the barnacles, just... Read more
Freelance Report: Friendly Fire over Merope 2 A
Despite assertions from Admiral Maxton Price that Federal ships in Merope would not initiate conflict, a recent incident report tells a different story. The report claims that a clearly marked Asp Explorer science vessel was shot down, without provocation, by Federal vessels above Merope 2 A. Rescue teams from... Read more
Freelance Report: Canonn at Full Tilt
Following a recent statement from Admiral Maxton Price of the Federal Navy concerning Farragut Battle Cruisers in the Merope system, Dr Arcanonn of the Canonn Interstellar Research Group has responded: “Admiral Price’s authoritative assurance is most welcome. Canonneers and other researchers can hereafter refer to his words as we... Read more
Freelance Report: Escalation in Merope?
Following reports of unprovoked assaults on Canonn vessels from Farragut Battle Cruisers in the Merope system, Dr Arcanonn of the Canonn Interstellar Research Group has released the following statement: “This is a regrettable misstep, and I invite the Federation to explain how these battle cruisers can represent anything other... Read more
Freelance Report: Fresh Fruit Meets Bitter Harvest
Speaking from the Canonn Interstellar Research Institute, Dr Arcanonn has commented on the current state of barnacle research and lauded the discovery of harvesting sites in the California Nebula: “Once again, the efforts of an independent explorer have resulted in an exciting discovery. Thanks to Commander Wobblytickle’s report from... Read more
Freelance Report: Canonn Institute Opens its Doors
Humanity’s newest and most advanced Unknown Artefact research centre, the Canonn Institute in Col 285 Sector IX-T d3-43, is finally open. Dr Arcanonn, under heavy guard, was the first to arrive at the opening ceremony, and he had this to say: “It is an amazing feeling to stand before... Read more