Aegis Renegades Attack Salvation’s Allies
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* A rogue Aegis Defense force has initiated conflict with Taurus Mining Ventures in the T Tauri system. The megaship Musashi is commanded by Aegis’s chief military liaison Admiral Aden Tanner, who made this announcement: “The Hind Mine asteroid base contains proof that Salvation’s unlicensed anti-xeno weapon... Read more
Long-Lost Research Facility Discovered
*Pilots Federation ALERT* A distress call has led independent pilots to locate an abandoned settlement in the Snake Sector GW-W c1-1 system. The SOS was initially detected by one of the megaships that form the Colonia Bridge, inspiring many ships to search nearby systems. The source was eventually identified... Read more
No Progress with Dredger Deadlock
The nomadic Scriveners Clan continues to resist Orion University’s attempts to take possession of their dredger. Freelance reporter Casey Kilpatrick published an update from the Oochost PC-C c29-0 system: “Orion University’s claim that the vessel is their property has been countered by Advocacy’s reminder of laws preventing cultural contamination.... Read more
ACT Captures Theta Group
The creators of the NMLA’s caustic enzyme bombs have been arrested, although the terrorist figurehead Theta Seven remains at large. Theta Group is directly responsible for 17 starport bombings conducted by the NMLA across the core systems. These attacks resulted in a combined death toll of almost 800,000 people,... Read more
Aegis Leader Opposes Salvation
Admiral Aden Tanner has called for Aegis to reject the public inquiry’s shutdown and take direct action against Salvation. The Musashi, an Aegis Defense megaship under his command, has entered the T Tauri system to challenge Taurus Mining Ventures. The corporation has performed activities on Salvation’s behalf, including preparation... Read more
Colonia Bridge Project Enters Phase Two
*Pilots Federation ALERT* Brewer Corporation requests deliveries in the Alcor and Colonia systems for the next phase of the Colonia Bridge project. A successful initiative in October resulted in the placement of 30 dockable megaships at intervals of several hundred light years, providing services such as refuelling and repairs.... Read more
Demands for Federal Rebellion Decline
Many factions have seceded from the Federation in recent months, but recent polls suggest the likelihood of further withdrawals is waning. The Federal Times published an update on the situation by political correspondent Sofia Trevino: “Some negative reaction to the Proactive Detection Bureau was anticipated. But it’s unlikely that... Read more
Hadrian Duval Accepts Senate Protection
The Empire has officially proclaimed Hadrian Augustus Duval and his wife Lady Astrid Minerva-Duval to be wards of the Senate. The offer of senatorial protection was made following an NMLA attempt to assassinate them and their unborn child by bombing Dyson City starport. Prior to being transported from the... Read more
Advocacy Defends Dredger Clan
The Scriveners Clan’s legal ownership of their dredger has been supported by the civil rights organisation Advocacy. The ancient Dredger-class bulk cruiser, currently located in the Oochost PC-C c29-0 system, is inhabited by a nomadic tribe descended from the vessel’s original crew. Orion University claims that the cruiser is... Read more
The View from Colonia
Vox Galactica’s culture correspondent Lishan Abara looks at the Colonia region, the largest enclave of humanity outside the core systems: “Colonia. A place that few ever see, which exists following a computer malfunction. The famed Jaques Station suffered a mis-jump on its scheduled journey to Beagle Point, relocating some... Read more