Obsidian Orbital Continuing to Deteriorate
galactic Newspleiades 14 January 2016
Recent reports from Obsidian Orbital, one of the starports affected by the mysterious malfunctions sweeping the galaxy, indicate that the situation at the starport has worsened. According to the station’s technical team, the starport is only a hair’s breadth from having to suspend services: “Despite our best efforts, things... Read more
A fragmentary signal has been received by the flight operations team at Obsidian Orbital in the Maia system. The source of the signal has not been identified, but the strength of signal indicates it originated from a star system approximately 23 light years from Maia. Unfortunately, interference from a... Read more
Sirius Corporation Confirms Discovery of Antares Wreckage
antares’ disappearancegalactic Newsli Yong-Ruisirius corporation 13 January 2016
A few months ago, the Sirius Corporation launched a search for the remains of the Antares, an innovative passenger liner that disappeared during its maiden voyage over fifty years ago. The search resulted in the accumulation of thousands of tonnes of space-borne debris, which was then subjected to rigorous... Read more
The Achenar Challenge
pilots achievementssport 12 January 2016
The Imperial capital system of Achenar has recently attracted the attention of thrill-seeking Commanders of the Pilots Federation. Achenar’s third planet has become a proving ground where bragging rights are earned in what is known as the ‘Achenar Challenge’. Proctor Ulrich von Braun, whose only concern until recently was... Read more
Utopian delegates returned today from the first symposium of the Pioneers Cooperative, a group dedicated to supporting expansion into uninhabited space. Also attending were representatives from Loren’s Legion, Communism Interstellar, the Black Birds Squadron, Aisling’s Angels, the Canonn, the Independent Pilots Consortium, Emperor’s Grace, the Mercs of Mikunn, United... Read more
Galactic Base-Jumping Open Begins
pilots achievementssport 10 January 2016
The first annual Galactic Base-Jumping Open will take place on Planet 1 in the Njokujinun system at lat -13 long -128. Emergency and first aid can be found at Nyberg Vision Station. Base-jump champion Commander Burias will be on site to authorize jumps. The final will be a 7.5... Read more
Firework Appeal Comes to an End
galactic Newsindependent 7 January 2016
Having received a deluge of deliveries, Independent Cherets Labour has announced that its recent appeal for Anduliga Fireworks has been successful. Central to the success of the appeal were the scores of independent combat pilots who kept the spaceways of Cherets clear, and ensured those delivering fireworks to Bucky... Read more
Personnel at Obsidian Orbital Confirm Starport Still Operational
galactic Newsunknown artefacts 7 January 2016
Recent news that Obsidian Orbital had joined the list of malfunctioning starports caused dismay among the galactic community, as the public had played a significant role in the station’s construction, but it seems that personnel at the starport are determined to keep it running. A member of the station’s... Read more
Diamond Frogs Contribute to Christmas Initiative
galactic News 4 January 2016
Over the past few days, private military contractors the Diamond Frogs have been hard at work on Operation: Mistle Toad, a concentrated effort to deliver personal gifts to the Santa Muerte system. A notable highlight of the campaign came when DF Commander Doot stopped by in an Imperial Cutter... Read more