Thargoid War Update: April 3309
Jade Sanderlyn’s latest report on the Thargoid invasion of the core systems has been published on Vox Galactica. “Taking the broad view of the conflict does little to lift the spirits. Thargoid fleets now occupy well over a thousand systems, nearly 200 of which were once populated. Several million... Read more
Convoy Tragedy Halts Superpower Conflict
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* The Empire and the Federation have resolved the conflict in Pichch after the accidental loss of anti-xeno supply ships. Freelance correspondent Karleen Troy reported on events for Vox Galactica: “Pichch is a key location to redirect front-line resources to systems facing invasion around Maelstrom Leigong. In... Read more
Positive Results from Maelstrom Probes
Aegis’s prototype Thargoid pulse neutralisers have succeeded in allowing transit through the energy surge at the centre of a Maelstrom. Professor Alba Tesreau made the official statement: “Several remote-controlled probes outfitted with Thargoid pulse neutralisers were launched into the Taranis Maelstrom. The colossal electromagnetic pulse generated within the clouds... Read more
The Mystery of the Mars Assassin
The suspected ‘Imperial assassin’ who shot Caine-Massey CEO Johann Fleischer has been cleared of any connection to the Empire. Executive Agent Viola Trask of the Federal Intelligence Agency gave a statement to the media: “Our investigation has verified that the man we have in custody is a professional mercenary... Read more
Aegis Trials Tech to Explore Maelstroms
Prototypes have been created of a new module designed to counteract the massive energy surge encountered by ships within Thargoid Maelstroms. Professor Alba Tesreau made a public statement: “Intense research into the Maelstroms by Allied, Federal and Imperial specialists has yielded practical results. We have designed a device to... Read more
Old Rivals Clash as Thargoids Advance
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Factions aligned to the Empire and Federation have declared war in Pichch, which lies in the path of Thargoid expansion. Relations between the two superpowers have been strained in recent weeks, following the corporate skirmish in Tavgi. This has exacerbated hostilities between two long-standing rivals in... Read more
Alliance Urges Restraint Between Superpowers
Allied and independent leaders have called upon the Empire and the Federation to discourage faction hostilities following conflict in Tavgi. Political journalist Conrad Sterling summarised the latest developments for Vox Galactica: “Minor skirmishes between superpower-aligned factions are not uncommon. But the Caine-Massey and Torval Mining Ltd corporations have significant... Read more
Aegis Reports on Utopia’s Sim-Archive
A scientific delegation from Aegis has visited Utopia to compare its Sim-Archive with Salvation’s Nemesis Failsafe designs. A summary from Dr Maximo Fonseca was shared with newsfeeds: “Simguru Antal agreed to meet with us as a sign of good faith, and to refute claims of collaboration with Salvation. He... Read more
Torval Mining Victorious in Corporate Conflict
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Fierce combat in the Tavgi system has resulted in Torval Mining Ltd overcoming Caine-Massey’s partner Tavgi Blue Life Inc. The conflict was triggered by the murder of Caine-Massey’s former CEO Johann Fleischer. The assassin was tracked from Mars to the Torval Mining megaship Orchestral Falcon. Circumstantial... Read more
Caine-Massey Victorious in Corporate Conflict
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Fierce combat in the Tavgi system has resulted in Caine-Massey’s partner Tavgi Blue Life Inc overcoming Torval Mining Ltd resistance. The conflict was triggered by the murder of Caine-Massey’s former CEO Johann Fleischer. The assassin was tracked from Mars to the Torval Mining megaship Orchestral Falcon.... Read more