Freelance Report: Distant Worlds Flagship Anticipates Jaques’ Arrival
Preparations are underway for the Distant Worlds Expedition gala at Skvortsov Orbital, but one explorer will be unable to attend: Commander Olivia Vespera, pilot of the expedition’s fleet flagship, a Type-9 named Zombie Wasp IV. At the time of writing, Commander Vespera is still at Beagle Point, prospecting for... Read more
Freelance Report: Looking for Peace, or War?
Dr Derthek, a founding member of the Canonn Interstellar Research Group, has embarked on an ambitious project to map NGC 6357, also known as the War and Peace Nebula, in its entirety. Before departing, Dr Derthek gave a brief interview explaining his motivation: “I’ve examined the Unknown Artefacts, I’ve... Read more
Galactic News: Bentonio’s Request Rebuffed
Arlo Cortez, a member of Jasmina Halsey’s personal staff, has responded to a recent statement from Ricardo Bentonio, the notorious conspiracy theorist. In an official press release, Cortez said: “The suggestion that Jasmina has been somehow ‘silenced’ by oppressive governmental powers is patently ridiculous. The decision to admit Jasmina... Read more
Community Goal: Ishmael Palin Launches Appeal
Last month, Professor Ishmael Palin announced his intention to retire from The Palin Institute, the research organisation he founded in 3301. In a statement, the professor indicated that he would relocate to a small research centre on Maia A 3 a, where he would continue investigating the Unknown Artefacts... Read more
Community Goal: Skvortsov Orbital Explorers’ Gala
With the successful conclusion of the Distant Worlds Expedition looming, intrepid explorers both within and without the bubble are turning to the bubbly, and O’Malligan’s Coffee Bar at Skvortsov Orbital has announced plans to throw a party for the returning travellers. A spokesperson for the establishment said: “What does... Read more
Galactic News: Jaques to Embark for Beagle Point
A spokesperson for The Fuel Rats named Mischief has announced that Jaques Station has received sufficient quantities of fuel to complete the proposed jump to Beagle Point. Jaques, the starport’s owner and operator, confirmed that the station received hundreds of thousands of tonnes of fuel over the course of... Read more
Galactic News: Tantalum Appeal Extended
The Wyrd Raiders have announced that their campaign for tantalum has been extended. A spokesperson for the organisation confirmed that this was to ensure targets would be met. In a brief statement, the spokesperson said: “We are extremely grateful for the support we have received so far. But it... Read more
Freelance Report: Conspiracy Theorist Defends Halsey
Notorious conspiracy theorist Ricardo Bentonio, speaking from the Groombridge 34 system, has issued a statement of support for former Federal president Jasmina Halsey: “They’re calling Halsey crazy, but she may just be a modern-day Joan of Arc – a conduit chosen by the Architects of Creation to speak to... Read more
Galactic News: Jasmina Halsey to Undergo Psychiatric Review
A member of Jasmina Halsey’s personal staff has announced that the former president’s appeal for exploration data failed to uncover any evidence of the entities she claims to have seen. The campaign yielded a huge quantity of exploration data, but despite being subjected to extensive examination, the information did... Read more
Freelance Report: CIMA Honours Contest Winners
Benjamin Gorrister, founder of the Carmack Intergalactic Mining Association, has honoured winners of the CIMA prospectors competition at a prize-giving ceremony at Wasden Colony in Halbara. “It is a great pleasure to acknowledge the pilots who found the most pristine metallic rings,” said Gorrister. “The first prize, of 50... Read more