A spokesperson for the Wyrd Raiders has announced that its campaign for tantalum has been warmly received by the galactic community, resulting in a massive influx of deliveries to Gareth Edwards Park, the organisation’s base of operations. In a succinct statement, the spokesperson thanked those who supported the campaign.... Read more
“We were escorting a cargo ship to Watson Settlement. As we approached, we were intercepted by a pair of Vultures. They asked us to identify ourselves, but I don’t think they were even listening – they just opened fire. The cargo ship took a hit, and then my wingmate... Read more
Community Goal: Battle Royale
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Don Antonaci, leader of the pirate organisation Wolf 359, has called on the galaxy’s pirates to assemble for a faceoff against the Hutton Orbital Truckers and their allies. The pirate has proposed an ‘anything goes’ battle royale in the Wyrd system. Minelayers, thermal weapons, torpedo boats, long-range sniper ships... Read more
Freelance Report: Puritanical Organisation Targets Traders
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Earlier this week, private security firm the Diamond Frogs issued a request for liquor and other legal narcotics to be delivered to Skvortsov Orbital in 63 G. Capricorni for a massive party celebrating the success of the Distant Worlds Expedition. Independent traders throughout civilized space have responded enthusiastically to... Read more
Galactic News: Felicia Winters Comments on Halsey’s Committal
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At a recent event at the Mars Business Society, Federal Shadow President Felicia Winters responded to a question concerning the hospitalisation of former Federal president Jasmina Halsey: “It was clear from the outset that she’d experienced a traumatic event, and that it impacted her psychologically as well as physically.... Read more
Freelance Report: Protesters Petition for Halsey’s Freedom
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One year ago today, Federal President Jasmina Halsey and Vice-President Ethan Naylor embarked on a tour of Federation frontier systems. Two weeks later, Starship One was declared missing with all hands. Despite initial assessments that the ship would never be found, the remains of the vessel were located and... Read more
Freelance Report: Distant Worlds Flagship Anticipates Jaques’ Arrival
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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
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
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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
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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
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