The Bacon City Hangover
galactic NewsPirates 8 October 2015
Last week, the starport of Bacon City played host to the inaugural Bacon Protests anniversary celebrations, which commemorated the repeal of the meat ban that affected citizens of the Carnoeck system in 3288. Revellers from across the galaxy descended on Bacon City to join in the fun, and hundreds... Read more
The Master Chefs – Truth or Hoax?
galactic News 8 October 2015
An anonymous message has been delivered to a number of news feeds claiming that clandestine genetic experiments are being carried out in Noti system. The message, which was delivered in the early hours of the morning, asserts that an unnamed organisation has secretly created a new strain of slave... Read more
Earlier today, an anonymous message was delivered to a number of news feeds claiming that secret genetic experiments were being conducted in the Noti system. Many commentators dismissed the message as a hoax, but now it seems the claims may have a basis in reality. Marc Garfield, a reporter... Read more
The Cerberus Plague was one of the most devastating outbreaks to blight the galaxy for generations, devastating dozens of systems and affecting countless worlds. Official figures place the death toll at over 100,000. As of today, however, the disease is officially considered extinct. Carl Simmons, the specialist who led... Read more
Senate Declares Arissa Lavigny-Duval Emperor
anders Blainearissa Lavigny-Duvalascension to the Thronehengist Duval 6 October 2015
Standing on the steps of the Senate building, Chancellor Anders Blaine announced the Senate’s decision on the succession. In a historic selection, and as a result of a clear majority vote, Arissa Lavigny-Duval will be the next ruler of the Empire. She will be the first female leader of... Read more
Imperial Succession Vote in Senate Today
aisling Duvalarissa Lavigny-Duvalascension to the Thronepolicy/economy 5 October 2015
Imperial Succession Vote in Senate Today Today is the last day of deliberation for the Senate over the question of who will become the next Emperor. By law, the Senate must announce the new Emperor by a clear majority decision tomorrow. Meanwhile, many are asking how a group like... Read more
Fuel Rats Complete 2,000th Rescue In the 38 days since the Fuel Rats’ last made headlines, the group has rescued a further 1,000 ships, bringing the total number of Commanders saved from a frustrating insurance experience to 2,000. Financial experts have speculated that this service could have saved the... Read more
Chancellor Anders Blaine Issues Statement
aisling Duvalanders Blaineascension to the Throneemperor’s dawnpolicy/economy 4 October 2015
Chancellor Anders Blaine Issues Statement In the early hours of this morning, agents of the Imperial Guard and IISS arrested several members of Chancellor Anders Blaine’s staff. He later released a statement: “It deeply pains me that members of my staff have brought such shame to my name and... Read more
Pioneer Returns from the Depths
galactic Newspilots achievements 4 October 2015
Pioneer Returns from the Depths On the 5th of January 3301, an explorer by the name of Commander Kommodore set off to visit Sagittarius A* in his Eagle-class starship – the first known attempt to reach the core in such a vessel. Nothing more was heard from this intrepid... Read more
Emperor’s Dawn: What does it stand for?
denton Patreusemperor’s dawnhengist Duvalpolicy/economy 3 October 2015
Emperor’s Dawn: What does it stand for? Since news of Emperor’s Dawn first emerged, there has been extensive speculation about the group’s agenda. That the organisation wants to destabilise the Imperial power base seems highly likely, given that it was almost certainly responsible for the assassination of Emperor Hengist... Read more






