Freelance Report: Explorers Contribute to Mapping Project
For several weeks, explorers have been gathering at the Institute of Galactic Exploration and Research at Kippax Ring in the HIP 72043 system. The system has become a hub for explorers contributing to the Sagittarius-Carina Mission, a project to chart the Sagittarius-Carina Arm from its root at the galactic... Read more
Freelance Report: Dr Arcanonn Comments on Palin’s Retirement
Dr Arcanonn of the Canonn Interstellar Research Group has expressed solidarity with Professor Ishmael Palin, following the latter’s decision to retire from the Palin Institute and pursue personal research into the Unknown Artefacts and meta-alloys. “It is unfortunate that the professor has been forced to make this decision, but... Read more
Freelance Report: Canonn to Make Deep-Space Rendezvous
An escape pod containing Canonn scientist Shannon Day has been miraculously recovered by an explorer named Commander Josh Hawkins, according to transmissions received from his ship. In his transmissions, Commander Hawkins revealed that he was able to extract Shannon Day’s pilot log from her escape pod. From this he... Read more
Galactic News: Ishmael Palin to Retire from Active Research
Professor Ishmael Palin has announced his intention to retire from the research institute he founded last year. In a statement, the professor explained the reasoning behind the decision: “It has been a tremendous pleasure to be part of the discourse surrounding the Unknown Artefacts, and to share ideas and... Read more
Freelance Report: Firefly Fandango Theory Disproven
Weeks after Dr Arcanonn shared Commander Engalo’s report of a ‘firefly fandango’ between the Unknown Artefacts and meta-alloys, he has issued this update: “After Engalo’s research was published, our science teams set to work, trying to identify whether an interaction was indeed taking place. Soon after, many Commanders –... Read more
Galactic News: Concern over New Ship Modules
Recent reports indicate that some members of the galactic community are concerned about the development of Unknown Artefact-resistant ship modules. Critics of the new technology, developed by Professor Lea Tantaga, have claimed it will facilitate further black-market trade of Unknown Artefacts, thus exacerbating the so-called technological plague. In an... Read more
Freelance Report: Dr Arcanonn Supporting Meta-Alloy Drive
Verity Gavroche, official correspondent for the Canonn Interstellar Research Group, has spoken to Dr Arcanonn about the meta-alloy drive from the Pioneer’s Cooperative: “On the 24th of March, the Pioneer’s Cooperative – an organisation of which the Canonn is a proud member – placed an open order for meta-alloys... Read more
Freelance Report: Cerberus Plague Past and Present
Carl Simmons, chief medical officer at Newton Dock in the BD-02 4304 system, spoke at a health summit over the weekend. His keynote address was on the Cerberus plague. “The original Cerberus plague spread to over 30 systems inside a month, putting billions of lives at risk,” said Simmons.... Read more
Community Goal: Wilkes Orbital in Need
The normally peaceful Wilkes Orbital has been the focus of considerable attention in recent weeks. First, the starport was at the centre of a campaign to drive the Blue Hand Gang from the nearby Orulas system. Then authorities at the station announced that the escape pods recovered in the... Read more
Galactic News: Canonn Campaign Comes to an End
The campaign from the Canonn Interstellar Research Group to establish a new research outpost in the Col 285 Sector IX-T d3-43 system has been enthusiastically received by the galactic community. Hundreds of pilots supported the initiative by delivering palladium to Thompson Dock, prompting a spokesperson for the Canonn to... Read more