October Consortium Defends Control of HIP 87621
Lexi October, billionaire investor and head of the October Consortium, has issued a statement clarifying her organisation’s ownership of the HIP 87621 permit. “The October Consortium acquired system rights through all proper and legal channels over a decade ago,” October declared. “Our researchers are conducting a legitimate study of... Read more
Lakon Spaceways Launches Type-11 Prospector
Lakon Spaceways has announced the early release of the Type-11 Prospector, a new mining vessel designed specifically for laser mining operations. The Prospector builds on Lakon’s reputation for industrial reliability and functionality. Featuring an exclusive Large Mining Hardpoint and the Mk II Mining Multi-Limpet Controller, the Type-11 can extract... Read more
Exobiologists Demand Answers as HIP 87621 Speculation Grows
Leading voices in the exobiological community are demanding clarity on the fate of Terri Tora, the young researcher who recently went missing around HIP 87621. Professor Frank Raddix, who originally appealed for help in locating his young partner, issued a new statement this week: “Terri risked everything in pursuit... Read more
Rackham seeks clues to HIP 87621 mystery
The Zachary Rackham-sponsored initiative to collect planetary scan data from across the galaxy has concluded. Rackham Capital Investments confirmed an ‘unprecedented volume of high-quality submissions’ from independent explorers. Pilots were tasked to scan worlds matching the classification of certain planets within the permit-locked HIP 87621 system, after long-range scans... Read more
RACKHAM FUNDS EXPLORATION PUSH AFTER HIP 87621 DISCOVERY
The mystery surrounding the permit-locked HIP 87621 system continues, with claims of unusual planetary signatures detected via long-range scan. Many independent pilots have also reported that all colonisation has been blocked within a 37ly radius, fuelling speculation further. While authorities remain tight-lipped, multiple independent analysts claim that at least... Read more
Mystery Of Missing Exobiology Protégé Deepens
A recent hunt for maverick exobiology scientist Terri Tora has only deepened the mystery surrounding her disappearance. The search began after Professor Frank Raddix issued an appeal to locate his missing colleague, who was last reported pursuing “something big” for the science community. An encrypted trail of messages led... Read more
Record-Breaking Success for Brewer’s Resupply Initiative
Brewer Corporation has confirmed the overwhelming success of its latest initiative to restock Trailblazer megaships, citing it as the largest single delivery effort in its history with independent pilots transporting more than 1,200,000,000 tonnes of materials. The campaign followed closely on the heels of two community-led operations that saw... Read more
Powerplay Standings: August 3311
This month’s analysis of the influence held by key figures in the core systems has arrived, courtesy of Conrad Sterling of Vox Galactica. His latest survey of system populations suggests the following five powers enjoy the largest sphere of influence: Rank 1: Aisling Duval – 1,936 systems Rank 2:... Read more
Pirate Raids Threaten Colonisation Convoys
Brewer Corporation has issued an urgent call for assistance following a wave of pirate attacks targeting the Minerva based resupply efforts for the Trailblazer fleet. The convoys, which are transporting historically large volumes of aluminium, steel, titanium and CMM composites, have become high-priority targets for opportunistic raids. Security analysts... Read more
Cobra Mk V Enters Full Production
Faulcon DeLacy has confirmed that its Cobra Mk V has entered full production, with deliveries commencing to shipyards across the core systems. Previously offered via limited release, the Cobra Mk V is the latest evolution of the iconic Cobra line, long favoured by pilots seeking versatility in a compact... Read more