Battle Ceases in Wally Bei System
The conflict between two opposing factions in the Wally Bei system has ended. The fleets of both Wally Bei Technical and the Traditional Wally Bei Constitution Party were significantly reduced in a prolonged series of battles. The leaders of both organisations issued a joint statement: “We recognise that our... Read more
Supplies Needed for Imperial Festivities
Imperial senator Simone Leatrix has announced plans for a week of revelry at her palatial residence on Capitol in the Achenar system. The senator told the media: “We Imperials value the finer things, even during times of political upset. So I intend to celebrate the end of the year... Read more
New Mining Tools Released
A range of new asteroid-mining equipment is expected to trigger an increase in the availability of ores and minerals. A spokesperson for the Industrial Mining Guild discussed the new tools at an industry symposium: “Using mining lasers to remove surface deposits from asteroids can be difficult. The new abrasion... Read more
Call to Ban Far God Book
Disgraced politician Juanita Bishop has called for a forthcoming book about the Far God sect to be banned: “The authors, Ulyanov and Okonkwo, are known alien sympathisers. One was arrested as a suspected traitor and the other has admitted to being a Far God cultist!” “What they’re writing is... Read more
Week in Review
Here are this week’s major stories. A new networked system named the Codex has been released to the galactic community. The Codex is a joint initiative from the Pilots Federation and Universal Cartographics, which announced that the system had been automatically uploaded to all vessels registered with the Pilots... Read more
Positive Response to Vitadyne Nanomeds
The Interstellar Health Organisation (IHO) has delivered a preliminary report on the nanomedicines recently developed by Vitadyne Labs. The summary stated: “Nanomedicine is a carefully regulated branch of medical science, with little scope for public application, but Vitadyne’s nanomeds are more sophisticated and reliable than any existing product. Furthermore,... Read more
Children of Tothos Initiative Concludes
An initiative to deliver rare commodities to an esoteric cult in the Zlota system has concluded. Independent traders provided Aganippe Rush, Motrona Experience Jelly and Onion Head for a ceremony to be performed by the Children of Tothos. Other pilots protected the rare goods from being taken by pirates.... Read more
Battle Commences in Wally Bei System
Conflict has erupted between two opposing factions in the Wally Bei system. Hostilities were triggered after Wally Bei Technical claimed to have discovered stolen food shipments aboard their rival’s transport vessels. The faction’s spokesperson said: “Robbing innocent people of vital supplies is nothing less than an act of war,... Read more
Hadrian Duval Addresses the Empire
Hadrian Augustus Duval, the long-lost grandson of Emperor Hengist Duval, has broadcast a message to the Empire: “I am no wealthy senator from an entitled family, but someone who has lived an ordinary life. Someone who understands the hardships faced by many Imperial citizens.” “As Hadrian Jansen, I was... Read more
Mamba and Krait Phantom Released
Two new ships marketed towards independent pilots, the Mamba and the Krait Phantom, have just hit the market. Zorgon Peterson issued the following press release for its new vessel: “If it’s speed and firepower you want, the Mamba is for you. Based on a racing prototype, it’s the fastest... Read more