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
Cynthia Sideris, chair of Universal Cartographics, made a brief comment outside UC headquarters this morning on Jasmina Halsey’s ostensibly unsuccessful search for the “architects of creation”: “Whether or not President Halsey’s ‘architects’ exist is open to question, but chances are that some form of non-human sentience exists in our... Read more
Galactic News: No Sign of Jaques Station
Distant Worlds Expeditiongalactic Newsjaques station 26 May 2016
Two weeks ago it was announced that Jaques Station, the galaxy’s most famous travelling starport, would make an incredible long-distance jump from Gliese 1269 to Beagle Point. The proposed expedition received enthusiastic support from the galactic community, which contributed thousands of tonnes of fuel to the ambitious campaign. But... Read more
Galactic News: Alliance Outpost Established in HIP 19072
edmund Mahongalactic Newssciences 26 May 2016
Last month, the Alliance launched an initiative to establish a new outpost on the fringes of inhabited space. The campaign received the support of hundreds of Alliance-aligned pilots who, along with other members of the galactic community, delivered essential materials and components to the Alliance base at Noti Dock.... Read more
Galactic News: Federation Assumes Control of Neits
federationgalactic Newswars / conflicts 26 May 2016
After a week of intense conflict, Neits Jet Life Ltd confirmed that its forces have successfully neutralised the GR 316 Silver Universal Group in the Neits system. The fighting began when ships belonging to the Federation-aligned Neits Jet Life Ltd came under fire from the GR 316 Silver Universal... Read more
Community Goal: The Skvortsov Orbital Hangover
Distant Worlds ExpeditionInterstellar Initiative & CG 26 May 2016
The party to celebrate the successful conclusion of the Distant Worlds Expedition has been a tremendous success, with festivities at Skvortsov Orbital lasting for several days. But the revelry has come at a cost, as it seems 63 G. Capricorni is now in the grip of a system-wide hangover.... Read more
Authorities in the Ngolibardu system have reported that the number of criminals operating in the area has risen sharply over the past few months. Recent reports indicate that agitators have been attacking pilots travelling in the system, disrupting trade and generally causing discord. To counter this threat, Ngolibardu Electronics... Read more
As Federal and Imperial factions continue to fight for control of the contested Neits system, the New Galactic Cooperative of Worlds has issued a statement denouncing the violence. GalCop’s representative, Jahena Yar Savor, addressed both sides of the conflict, and appealed for an end to hostilities in the spirit... Read more
Freelance Report: Growing Demand for Halsey’s Exploration Data
galactic Newsjasmina Halsey 21 May 2016
A demonstration was held today at Leoniceno Orbital in Azaleach calling for the immediate release of all information submitted in response to former Federal president Jasmina Halsey’s appeal for exploration data. “Something isn’t right here,” said one of the demonstrators. “Mountains of data were submitted, and within two days... Read more
A Radio Skvortsov commentator recently reported that extremists from the Eravate system were attacking traders running liquor and other legal narcotics to Skvortsov Orbital. The traders, who hail from all sides of the galaxy, were invited to the system by the Diamond Frogs to supply a party celebrating the... Read more