Galactic News: Explorers Urged to be Cautious
sciences 26 August 2016
In his keynote speech at a recent conference, Karl Devene, head of the Federal Astrocartography Department, warned would-be explorers of the dangers of venturing into the void: “While there are some very well-organised expeditions, many are poorly prepared and have no goals beyond pursuing ridiculous myths echoing back from... Read more
Freelance Report: Unknown Probe Transmission Decrypted by Canonn
canonn researchsciences 20 August 2016
The Canonn Interstellar Research Group has discovered, recorded and translated a tight-beam transmission from an Unknown Probe directed at Merope 5c. Research into the Probes has so far been hindered by their scarcity, but with the increasing number of Probes being found, transmission analysis efforts have ramped up, leading... Read more
Freelance Report: Dr Arcanonn Appeals for Help
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The image transmitted by the mysterious Unknown Probes is still a mystery. But while the image occupies his teams, Dr Arcanonn of the Canonn Interstellar Research Group believes there is more to discover about the Probes themselves. The problem is supply. “The only known sources of Unknown Probes are... Read more
Freelance Report: Probe Research Implications
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Recent developments in Unknown Probe research have raised concerns among military strategists. Today, Captain Alexis Corvus of Task Force Athena briefed the Imperial Senate on the implications of an offensively deployed Unknown Probe. “The offensive potential of these Probes mustn’t be underestimated. A single fighter with a discovery scanner... Read more
A spokesperson for Bava Blue Travel Systems has announced that hundreds of independent pilots responded to the recent Imperial appeal for exploration data, delivering large quantities of astronomical information to Bauschinger City in the Bava system. The appeal was part of an Imperial campaign to locate further barnacles, the... Read more
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
aliens mysteriescanonn researchsciencesunknown probes 19 July 2016
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
“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
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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
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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
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