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208.16 - 208.20


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Subspace Static - 208.16  [Recruit]

Eritrea
As expected the Starbase Eritrea has been safely recaptured and transferred to AFT hands.
Hospitals across the Peripheries are reporting increased admissions of patients suffering from shock, as the IGN offices rush to reassure readers that the concept of "AFT", "ground assault" and "victory" in the same report is neither an error nor an April fool.
According to KAS sources they do not want the Starbase back, and are quite happy for it to remain in the AFT. One grumpy Kastorian Colonel commented to Inter-Galactic news reporters that they ‘Never wanted the stupid stinking place anyway, pirates did us a favour, and don’t you scum in the press suggest anything else!’
In related news the Kastorian Military Junta continue to angrily deny allegations that their military machine is about as much use as a wet Falconian Goose.

Pompeii
The situation on the ground in Pompeii is still unknown as pirate forces continue their occupation of the installation.
Pirate Large has made the following broadcast, confirming reports that he was indeed behind the attack and that a significant quantity of high-tech was captured:
“Ahharrgghhhh me hearties………….. It be aye…………. Pirate Large……..
It be an eventful couple o weeks aye it be, an I can reports wiv yee that I as indeed gone an attacked SMS Pompeii. On stardate 208.13.1 when me boys readied them selves, cutless in hand to attack the base Pompeii.
We was hopin to capture the one armed bandit imself who runs the SMS, an a leadin member of the aptf, and use his knackers as marbles, [censored]
The attack started well an we pushed ard for 4 days an tooks the base, it wer noted that the SMS tried to drop the shield an kill all their own, but they failed aye they did.
One of me pirates decided retirin was in order and stayed in the quad to try n holds off the incoming hoards o the aptf, an a new friend in the piracy line, wolf pack ad a couple of his ships come to me aid in trying to stops the aptf. A short battle in the quad resulted in the loss o a few o the boys, a tipple o rum to thee.

This as left me a base wiv plenty o new tech an other such goodies to aids in me piratin.
On entering the main technology area, it be pitch dark aye, an I used me torch to locate the goodies. On finding the photon cannons mk IV bps I tooks them out, when out of the darkness a voice said “Jesus is watching you”.
I jumped out a me skin aye I did, an switched off me torch waitin to make sure there was no trap.
After a few minutes I decided to carry on an switched on me torch and tooks the photon guns mk IV bps, when out o the darkness a voice quite clear said “Jesus is watching you”
Well I shits me sen and looks around frantically lookin for the source o the voice, and there be a parrot in the corner in a cage. I said to thee parrot aye, would it be you who is talkin.
The Parrot replied yes, and I asked him what be his name, an he said “Moses”.
I laughed arrgg, an said what sort o pratt would name his parrot “Moses”, an the parrot replied.
The same sort o pratt that would call his rottweiler “Jesus”
Ahharrgghhhhh………..

Anyways once I patched up me wounds we tooks the job lot o tech, an piracy be going up a further notch aye alongside the tech we half inched from Freedom City not so longs ago.
Ill tell yee more news as it comes……….
Anyways im sure you will hear more from the glorious adventures of the pirate ship Large (and friends) ahharrggghhhh....”

There has however been some measure of good news for the SMS, as a covert operation was able to rescue the workers and crews from four outposts that were under heavy fire from the pirates who had taken over the Pompeii defensive artillery batteries.
Unfortunately the outposts, following several days of bombardment have now been reduced to rubble and a scattering of equipment.

Earth News
As our reporters now have greater access to news sources within the Inner Empire, we are able to pick up more and more details on what has been happening in that long cut-off region of space. And the news continues to be bad.
This weeks report comes from the African continent, which remains riven by internecine conflict. Our reporters have learnt that local African tribal warlords are demanding supplies of small arms and tanks from the newly arrived Periphery powers in exchange for their co-operation.
It seems Periphery governments will have to tread carefully if they are to avoid making the situation on Earth even worse than it already is.

New Director
Duke Gregor Konstantin has been appointed Imperial Research Director in place of vice Duke Lee Fairchild, who has retired from active duty in the peripheries

Twilight
There have been a number of skirmishes and incidents in the Twilight Periphery this week, with FLZ defence forces intercepting and destroying an SMS scout that was attempting to transit the stargate. The SMS Collier was detected by the FLZ platform Cliriq Sentinal One, and promptly destroyed.
An SMS ground party is also understood to have been destroyed somewhere in the Twilight Periphery.
And as we go to press we understand a second SMS vessel has been destroyed whilst attempting to transit the Stargate.

VSC
Following reports of the death of General Harrold Sanchez last week, followed by reports that he was still alive, and then more reports that he really genuinely had died of a sudden short illness, our reporters have been calling back to check the veracity of the story with the Generals secretary, a different person from the last time. The story was confirmed, and the secretary expressed how sad the whole thing was.
When asked what disease the general had died of he replied, "No, I do not know the disease name. It was in medical terminology I do not comprehend.” He then asked our reporter what she was doing Friday evening.
Our crack reporting team here at the IGN news offices suspect something slightly odd is happening on the tropical island paradise planet of Vehrenberg.

Pompeii
A brave yet foolhardy regiment of RIP troops has launched an attack against the pirates heavily entrenched at Pompeii. Information is still not clear, but it seems as if over a thousand troopers may have died. Whether they were expecting to have been supported in their action, or perhaps it was a small skirmish that went wrong when the entire regiment was sucked in, we still do not know.
Early reports indicate that the RIP troopers may have been attempting to launch a rescue operation of a group of civilians who were being tortured by the bloodthirsty pirates.

Pompeii
More from Pompeii, with alarming news from Pirate Large that he has captured a quantity of chemical weapons from the Starbase:
“ahharrgghh me hearties......... it be aye............... Pirate Large.............
It be noted that a few o yee be poppin off a few shots at Pompeii, i is givin you notice that the Chemical poison the sms stockpiled at this base will be injected along with a bit o pork from me boys within 24 hours to the civilians of the base.
the civies be strapped down ready and me boys as been avin a crackin time, an i dare say some o the SMS birds as been enjoyin a bit o ruff, but if any attacks continue then they will all die a horrible death and stuck on pikes at the base entrance alongs wiv the 1500 APTF soldiers slaughtered yesterdays durin a futile attack.
the stench be gettin orrible now from them aptf, an the dead ones dont smell good either..........
i thanks thee for thy attention aye.....
Anyways im sure you will hear more from the glorious adventures of the pirate ship Large (and friends) ahharrggghhhh....”

Piracy
A number of small pirate scouting parties have launched simultaneous attacks against four Detinus Republic installations throughout the Peripheries. It is suspected Pirate Large might be looking for a soft target to continue his recent extraordinary run of success.
Hidden Abyss, Onyx, Opportunity, and Retreat all reported victories over the pirates. Although Hidden Abyss has reported difficulties in getting over 20,000 alien attack animals back under control after the whole lot were accidentally let loose to chase after a single pirate mercenary.

Prisoner Of War
Rumours are circulating that the Flagritz Empire may have taken a high profile Consortium member prisoner. There has been no official comment from either side.

Disaster At Pompeii
Efforts to retake the Starbase Pompeii have hit another serious hurdle this week.
A hidden SMS outpost on the planet was spotted by pirate observers, as a number of SMS freighters landed to deliver troops and tanks to the waiting Defence Force on planet. The pirate artillery opened fire and five SMS freighters were caught on the ground and destroyed, with heavy damage being done to the outpost and the ground parties that were forming up at the time.
It is understood the situation could have been even worse, as the previous day there were even more freighters present making deliveries to the combined APTF ground force being put together at the outpost, including the IMP and CIA.
The SMS/APTF ground party prompted scattered for cover, it’s immediate whereabouts are unknown, but it is thought to be attempting to close with the pirate artillery, preferring to charge into a one-sided combat in an attempt to rescue Pompeii rather than be destroyed piecemeal by long range fire.
Following the destruction of the RIP ground party previously reported, and this incident, it seems the civilians under the ruthless control of the pirates may have to suffer a while longer before they can be rescued. With Pirate Large having surely taken months of preperation work before his attack, the APTF are clearly struggling to put together a similar operation in the space of just weeks.
During this action a pirate Scout ship was destroyed via unknown action in orbit. It is thought a DEN patrol intercepted it.

QNG Protest
The QNG Have issued the following press release following recent Consortium incursions into Twilight:
“The QNG protest the SMS incursion this week into the Twilight
periphery and ask that future incursions cease. In the Twilight
periphery, we have finally found refuge for the remnants of the hive
that were nearly exterminated by a xenophobic humanity. A humanity
that has always shown time and again, their hostility against that
which they don't understand. Since being forced from Fake, we have
tried to find a home. Only the FLZ offered us sanctuary.

We have been permitted to claim space for our own in the Twilight
Periphery. We finally have an area where the QNG queens may live
freely without the threat of annihilation which has happened in the
too recent past. We should be justly territorial in this instance
and insist that the SMS not try to invade without permission. We
need to state that we are only defending access to our queens. We
have shown by our actions in trade (we trade peacefully with
everyone) and cooperation (Our assistance with the APTF), that we
bear no malice towards the nations of the peripheries. We have not
initiated a single hostile action, with the exception of pirate
interdiction. We ask to be allowed to live in peace in the TP and we
will vigorously defend ourselves against unwarranted incursions. The
FLZ support our protection in the TP and we stand with them there to
ensure our mutual security. Is it too much to ask to be left alone?

We call on the SMS and the Consortium to resolve their issues with
the FLZ, or at best take their conflict elsewhere and leave us alone.”
Consortium spokes-sentients have responded by stating that their war is against the Flagritz, and they will not go out of their way to target QNG positions.

**Periphery Classifieds**

Thorlium Wanted
GTT Wish to buy Thorlium at 2.2 per mu. Please see market listings.
Contact
MOH Tabbra Tundraa (96090)
Could the owner of this vessel please contact me.
Thanks
IMP Gandolph

Antioch
Could the owner of this StarBase please contact me.
Thanks
QNG Big BUZZ

Cake Wanted
Cake mania
Could anybody interested in baking a nice bit of cake for me please contact
Dirtious G. I'm simply itching for a bit of it.

Contact
Can the IRS PD kindly contact my FLZ office privately on a matter of
military and territorial importance.
Baw'Xok
Imperator
Flagritz Empire
Glory to The Empire

Subspace Static - 208.17  [Recruit]


No issue for this week.

Subspace Static - 208.18  [Recruit]

Chemical Weapons At Pompeii

The battle continues at Pompeii as Pirate artillery maintains its barrage against SMS installations on the planet.
There was one significant development last week when a massive strike force of heavy Dewiek warships entered orbit and commenced bombarding the Starbase. Killing two mercenaries in the process.
In response to the bombardment Pirate Large appears to have carried out his threat to unleash chemical weapons against the civilian populations, as confirmed by his transmissions:
“Ahharrgghhhh me hearties.............. It be aye.....................Pirate Large..................
i is talkin about me needles etc to inject this poison, as yee didn take any notice of what i be sayin, i asked for yee to withdraw from bombarding your own people, an yee didn take any notice.
i will have to say that the SMS prisoner Dirty Harry lived true to is name aye, an he plebbed up like a good en after i injected me stuff into im, an when i put the chemicals into im he didn look much better either.........ahharrgghhhh............
anyways Phillip Todd an SMS operative also ad a litel oover reaction to the chemicals, an blistered badly
i as filmed it for me records, i don just sell pirate porn, there be a market for this sort of stuff for you sicko an pervs out there aye............
i did warn thee that addin ships to a bombardment would result in this, so i opes you is happy that you as killed your own men.
Anyways im sure you will hear more from the glorious adventures of the pirate ship Large (and friends) ahharrggghhhh....”

After a day of bombardment, the DEN fleet left orbit. Reports indicate that their arrival came as a total surprise to the SMS, the IMP authorities, and the Anti-Piracy Task Force, with the IMP authorities being particularly displeased by the potentially heavy civilian casualties.
The IGN newsroom is receiving reports of heightened alarm amongst Capellan civilian populations as speculation mounts regarding the atrocities being committed by Large in Pompeii.

From The RIP News Network
Subspace Static issue 208.16 carried news of valiant RIP attempts to put an end to Pirate Large's heinous crimes.
The RIP troops were praised by the IGN for their daring and bravery. However, The IGN failed to mention the [censored] Room in any of its reports...
Crack teams of RIP dancing girls equipped with VIP passes have been dispatched to IGN offices across known space to bring and end to this tragedy. The IGN better mention the [censored] Room next week or I'll be forced to send copies of the vids from the last IGN [censored] visit to appropriate wives, girlfriends and mothers!

Vehrenberg Press Release
New PD takes office at Vehrenberg Space Command
Following the untimely demise of General Harold Sanchez the VSC are proud to announce Diego 'Diablo' Sanchez as the new PD of the organisation.
A minor noble within the Vehrenberg aristocracy, Diablo is no relation to the late General and his office states that rumours of his involvement with the General's failing health are nothing but paranoid delusions. A fact that Diablo's personal medical team are quick to verify as they were the experts attending the ailing general in his last days in office.

VSC Gratitude to the AFT
The VSC can also confirm that Cirdan has now returned to the AFT.
We would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank him for his aid and assistance over the last few months and also thank the AFT as a whole for their continued assistance with shipping materials in for structural development.
Maximillian Price takes a role within the VSC
Maximillian Price, formerly of the AFT has now taken a senior role within the VSC trade department. Any and all existing trade agreements are still valid and Diablo Sanchez is keen to continue to build on the trade
relationships developed by Mr. Price. (OOC I've retired Max Price to play Diablo Sanchez).

VSC Contact Details
If you wish to contact the VSC please PM 'DiabloSanchez' on the nexus.

Piracy
An Imperial sensor vessel has run foul of pirates in the Erasure system when five pirate light cruisers intercepted and destroyed it with the loss of all hands.
The pirates responsible were flying under the flag of the Blood Angels, and are understood to be a relatively new outfit.
The Imperial ship was involved in an operation to capture a pirate outpost in the system, presumably belonging to the Blood Angels. The base, when captured, was found to consist of a number of caves, a maintenance complex, and a recreation complex, and was thus obviously a supply depot.

Pirate Spotted
The pirate vessel Ghost Of Fortoon has been spotted in the Fortoon system, surprisingly enough.
The mere sighting of a pirate vessel has apparently sent panic through the civilian populations, with everybody on edge about where Pirate Large might strike next.

Time Travel
Strange rumours are circulating that some Periphery powers might be fiddling with the very fabric of space and time…

Weapons Of Mass Destruction
Anti-Matter devices have been deployed in Dryad, with high energy flashes being detected somewhere in the system. It is not known if this was a test or the actual deployment of an anti-matter weapon.
The imperial viceroy Admiral Lord Simms has requested that whoever it was immediately desist, as the IMP authorities do not appreciate this kind of hazard to shipping within their systems.
Nobody has yet claimed responsibility.

Pirate Large
The Pirate vessel Large has been spotted in the London system as it attempted to capture a QNG freighter. We understand Large came very close to success, before finally being beaten off by the desperate defenders.
This is the first time the pirate ship Large has been spotted in action for several months, sparking speculation that the terror of the spacelanes may be about to return.

Krell
The Krell clan rat have been in action this week, bombarding a GTT outpost in the Storm system. Heavy damage was done to GTT Canker by a Krell Broadsword class Heavy Cruiser that had been outfitted with rail guns.
However unfortunately for the Krell the outpost was able to shoot back, inflicting sufficient damage to the Broadswords ISR engines that it had trouble escaping the system as the GTT fleet responded.
Our newsroom has not heard, but it seems likely the Krell vessel was intercepted and destroyed as it attempted to leave the system.

News From Earth
IGN Reporters have this week been visiting the continent of North America, where previously the GCS maintained their headquarters.
Initial impressions are that this region has suffered considerably from the drain of resources imposed by the fled GCS authorities. With all the infrastructure paralysed, it seems the only aspects of society that seem to be functioning are the media and welfare services, ensuring the people are provided with both bread and circus.

**Periphery Classifieds**

Urgent Contact Request
Could the COH Celestial Emperor please contact the Imperial Services.
Thanks,
IMP Commander Space

Booker Steaks Off The Menu
First, Last and Final Notice is given to all traders that Booker Steaks and all other sundry items bought and sold at the Riva (1166) municipal tradeport will shut down as of this upcoming Monday. Long known as the juiciest and most meatiest food in all of civilized space, it is now time for someone else to step forward and take the blue ribbon. Apologies are offered by the Krieger family to the makers of meat tenderizer everywhere who will now have to triple production for the second rate steaks that will be left on the market. I'm sure Kastorian Cattle are just as tasty (sound of laughter in the background!).
Private deals may still be made and any deals currently in effect will be honored. Please contact my office directly.
Dewey, Cheetum and Howe
Accountants Extraordinaire
employed by the Krieger Family for generations.

Crew Wanted
Greetings,
I'm looking to buy 1,500 crew of any racial type. I can supply
transport. Anyone who is willing to sell them, please contact me with a
price through private channels.
Thanks,
Evan Merrick,AFT

Contact
Could a representative of the FCN get in touch please over a matter of
mutual security.
Bridge. QNG.

For Sale
Greetings,
The CNF have a rare earth elements outpost surplus to requirements for sale in Yank.
Outpost comes fully equipped and has a weekly output of around 1600
All offers considered.
Regards,
Sam Houston
CNF Starbase Governor Sarajevo, Yank.

******
Contacts:
Editor: Simon Field - sss editor [at] googlemail [replacetoavoidspamdot] com

Subspace Static - 208.19  [Recruit]


No issue for this week.

Subspace Static - 208.20  [Recruit]


No issue for this week.

 
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*** Inter Galactic News ***

Solo claim swings back and forth

The situation in Solo appears to be getting even more heated. First the NHS dropped 600,000 troops to contest the system and then the DTR answered with enough troops of their own to trump the NHS claim. The NHS found yet more troops, taking the contesting claim up to 750,000 and once again the DTR answered, bringing Solo back under DTR control. Now the NHS have had a look down the back of the sofa and found yet more troops, taking the contesting claim to a massive 900,000 trained troops. We wait to see if the DTR have an answer to this. We can only guess where all these troops are coming from, but what is clear is that the established affiliations clearly have far larger armies than many thought.
 
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*** Inter Galactic News ***

NHS attempt to claim Solo away from DTR

In a shock move the NHS have contested the Solo claim with a huge garrison of 600,000 trained troops. In a move that nobody saw coming, especially as it was unknown the NHS had such a large force of troops to draw upon, the NHS seem to be provoking a response from the DTR. Currently there has been no word from the DTR in how they are going to deal with this claim jumping, although rumours are that they are pretending the Solo claim doesn't really matter to them and so action is unlikely. However this may be a smokescreen and we may yet see the DTR's powerful fleet cause havoc in the system of Solo, which has for a long time been an important junction and fought over by many different factions.

DNA Chairman TonTon resigns

The following communication has been leaked from the DNA to the GTT's PD.

Greetings CEO Fox.
It regrets me to have to inform to you that the DNA nation state will be renouncing its claim on Aladdin system following a ceremony planet side, shortly.
However, it gives me great pleasure to have to inform you that these ceremonies are being planned by Vladimir Tavikovitch, the South Road Traffic Coordinator. He is also responsible for all DNA and .ore. assets in the Outer Naplian (Capellan) periphery so if there are any further issues, please take it up with him.
For any and all other matters, please forward your request directly to the DNA directorate services at NexusID: DNA people.
The Foreign Ministry objects one last time to your illegal claim jump of Aladdin, but we realise it is time to de-escalate.
Normally i would sign off with Naambta, but doing so would be hypocritical. Let me say good riddance instead.
I hereby resign in protest!

Chairman TonTon,
Foreign Minister, DNA
cc: Directorate Services personnel coordinator - !urgent resignation!


DTR threaten WMB with fines for multiple breaches of DTR Law

Lady Sylvansight of the DTR has issued a fine of 1,000,000 stellars to the Wimbles for multiple breaches of DTR Penal and Territorial Law. This seems a very brave move of the DTR to risk upsetting the huge and warlike WMB when they also have the rival NHS Solo system claim to deal with. No word has been recieved yet that the Wimbles are going to pay, but if the formidable WMB warfleet is seen heading for the DTR home systems we will know what their thought are on the matter. The DTR and WMB fleets going head to head would be a sight to behold.

*** Affiliations ***

AFT Association of Free Traders (54) - Marion Tweedy
BLG Bolg Organisation (22) - Akhenaten
CIA Combined Intelligence Agency (64) - Laton CIA
DNA Displaced Natives Asylum (66) - DNA people
DTR Detinus Republic (58) - Morley Decker
DWK Dewiek Packs (19) - <Unknown>
FCN Falconian Republic (70) – Graspien
FEL Felini Tyranny (49) - Kr'Shan
FLZ Flagritz Republic (47) - Kayxaer
FET Frontier Exploration & Trade (56) - Cu Chulainn
GTT Galactic Trade & Transport (52) - Xavier Fox
HEX Hexamon (23) - Tranquility
KRL Krell (30) - Namica
KRT Krell of the Reverence Temple (37) - Cyn
KST Kastor Kastorians (12) - Kastor
MOH Mohache (73) – Listens
NHS Noble Houses (41) – Roy Roberts
NLF Naplian Liberation Front (38) - NLFHQ
SMS Stellar Mining and Smelting (53) - MikhailM
WMB Wimble Nations (25) - zz

* Leader MAY be inactive, affiliation may be active
** Only known contact, please update us if this is incorrect.

NPC / FoC: ARC, CIV, CGT, FRE, HBO, HEF, IND, ISP, JCN, MEK, MRC, PIR, PRV, TCA, TRN, KAS
Inactive: ANT, COD, BHD, DEN, DOM, GCE, HVE, IDC, IMP, RIP, RCF, SKW, TAG,

*** Submissions ***

By private message to The Editor or via Mica if you prefer to remain anonymous.
 
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*** Inter Galactic News ***

DNA and GTT clash over Aladdin system claim while Pirates look on.

The GTT have this week launched an attack on the DNA outpost in Aladdin, in what appears to be little more than a turkey shoot. Around 100,000 GTT Naplian Startroopers attacked the DNA position to remove the rival system claim. Reports indicate the DNA garrison were taken by surprise and lost control of the base in the first few hours of the fighting. The base has since been reflagged from [Free Naplian Capital] Peaceful Protest to [Loyal Naplian Capital] DNA claim Ended so it's fair to say there was a clear message being sent by the GTT. We have been waiting for the DNA leadership to comment but so far they have been unusually silent. No doubt when they have crawled out from under their desks they will have something to say on the matter.

While this attack was going on several pirate ships were also seen in Aladdin, according to the GTT in what may be true or may be a diversion, with reports of a pirate GP and scout being destroyed while a 150HH pirate warship slipped away and escaped from incoming anti-pirate patrols.

Secret meeting of the EEM

A recent communication intercepted by one of our top reporters today made us aware of a meeting of the EEM. This is underway in a top secret location called Black Pool, which sounds suspiciously like the lair of a pirate band. After pulling in many favours, we were able to identify some of the attending members. On the bases that they won't be named we were able to find out some slight information of the subjects to be discussed at the meeting and one thing is for certain, there could be huge impacts to the lives of everybody living in the galaxy. Details to follow. When the shadowy figures of the EEM come together with the top political players in a pirate base the possibilities are endless!


You are never more than 6 systems from a RAT ðŸ€

A new saying has arisen in the bars and spaceport of starbases throughout the many peripheries; you are never more than 6 systems from a RAT.

It is understood that this saying originated in Yank and spread by trade vessels to peripheries far and wide. Many starbases have heightened their security and added additional sensors and locks to various entry points including foul and grey water outfalls. Beer and drug stocks are undergoing increased proofing to avoid the critters gaining entry and consuming the stockpiles.

Will this present as a new plague of proportions never before seen or is this some simple urban myth being spread for the amusement of some mischievous entity? Who knows, but to be certain... check the shadows.

 
This year we will again be returning to the Briardene Hotel. They were welcoming, the bar didn't run out of beer pre-covid and there was room for quiet chats. Along with Wetherspoons there is the Victoria just down the road (Sam Smiths - last time beer was around 2 shillings per pint and a full round was less than £10).

Mostly drinking beer and talking toot though we have a good few things on the agenda.

Bookings are done directly with the hotel. Book by phone and say that you are with KJC Games

Briardene Hotel
Telephone: +44(0)1253 338300
All staff should be able to deal with the booking but if there are any problems ask for Tracy (manager) as she dealt with all our foibles in previous years.
 
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*** Inter Galactic News ***

Dog days are over

With the fall of the DEN and the implosion of their home territory as the AFT, DTR and GTT moved in, it was unlikely the Dewiek would rise again. The DWP gave the species a little hope with the Dewiek Pocket Periphery kept under lock and key. But news has reached us of the AFT's penetration of this private area of space that's been locked down. With a base and claim in one of the three visible systems it seems that the end of the Dewiek is near. A once noble and aggressive race, determined to make an impact on the galaxy is now little more than a species that lives under the command of others. A sad end to a once powerful species that used to control a significant part of known space.

Pirate activity continues

Yet more reports of pirate activity have been received, one from the WMB, losing a freighter in Solo and another from the FET who reported they had engaged and hit the attacking pirate ship with several weapons before it managed to make off with it's prize. Hopefully the pirate ship took significant damage and will now be out of action for some time. The Corewards periphery seems to have been plagued with pirates recently and many travellers would welcome a break from attacks.


MEK incursion into Corewards

The FET and GTT have mounted a joint venture into Nog-Kesri to tackle a MEK force. It isn't known where they have come from, with the only other MEK ships seen so far being located in the Orion Spur. The lack of a known link between where they have appeared in Corewards and the Orion Spur has caused some concern among planetary populations as who knows where they could turn up next! Fortunately the combined FET/GTT task force dealt the MEK a heavy blow and the threat has been eradicated. But we all know this is unlikely to be the last we hear of the MEK in Corwards and we would encourage ship captains to keep a keen eye on thier sensor screens when travelling near Nog-Kesri.

 
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*** Inter Galactic News ***

  • CIA freighter fights off overwhelming pirate forces

  • Fin Saine media broadcast, What is Hot in the galaxy?!?!

  • MEKlan forces attack in Corewards Arm


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    *** Inter Galactic News ***

    Aladdin faces ongoing DNA/GTT tension

    The tensions between the DNA and GTT in the Coptuv system recently spilled over into the DNA system of Aladdin. A significant party of GTT ground troops has reinforced one of their bases in the system and claimed it, forcing the system claim into turmoil as the DNA finds itself under threat of losing the system. With the DNA chairman asking for help, several affiliations have been seen sending ships to evacuate any in the local population that want to escape the GTT. But so far not a shot has been fired and despite the AFT, FEL and DTR assistance no reisistance to the claim jump has been encountered so far. It remains to be seen if the DNA and it's friends will scatter before this hostile take over or put in a last minute counter claim to thwart GTT intentions.

    Increasing pirate activity

    Recent reports indicate a new surge in pirate attacks with the AFT and GTT reporting ships lost. Knowing how some don't like to advertise losses we wouldn't be surprised if this is the tip of the iceberg. Reports passed to us show the ship PIR Scavenger running ID 43174 and another ship of the same name running ID 68668 have both been in action with successful boarding attempts. It's unknown whether these are seperate ships or the same ship reregistered, but our information suggests that it would be hard for these pirates to cover the space where these attacks happened with just one ship. One thing is for sure, be on your guard as open space is not as safe as it once was.


    GCE ships loitering in deep space

    After the fall of the GCE and a lot of their assets being shared or purchased it was thought that the affiliation was no more. Yet deep space scans indicate that there is still a significant number of GCE warships holding station in deep space between Coptuv and Yank on the transport route into the Corwards Arm. Nobody knows what these ships are up to and why they are still flagged GCE, but our best guess is that are captains either awaiting new orders or owners after the fall of the GCE command structure.


    *** Affiliations ***

    AFT Association of Free Traders (54) - Marion Tweedy
    BLG Bolg Organisation (22) - Akhenaten
    BHD Brotherhood (63) - de Molay
    CIA Combined Intelligence Agency (64) - Laton CIA
    DNA Displaced Natives Asylum (66) - DNA people
    DTR Detinus Republic (58) - Morley Decker
    DWK Dewiek Packs (19) - <Unknown>
    FCN Falconian Republic (70) – Graspien
    FEL Felini Tyranny (49) - Kr'Shan
    FLZ Flagritz Republic (47) - Kayxaer
    FET Frontier Exploration & Trade (56) - Cu Chulainn
    GTT Galactic Trade & Transport (52) - Xavier Fox
    HEX Hexamon (23) - Tranquility
    KRL Krell (30) - Namica
    KRT Krell of the Reverence Temple (37) - Cyn
    KST Kastor Kastorians (12) - Kastor
    MOH Mohache (73) – Listens
    NHS Noble Houses (41) – Roy Roberts
    NLF Naplian Liberation Front (38) - NLFHQ
    SMS Stellar Mining and Smelting (53) - MikhailM
    WMB Wimble Nations (25) - zz

    * Leader MAY be inactive, affiliation may be active
    ** Only known contact, please update us if this is incorrect.

    NPC / FoC: ARC, CIV, CGT, FRE, HBO, HEF, IND, ISP, JCN, MEK, MRC, PIR, PRV, TCA, TRN, KAS
    Inactive: ANT, COD, DEN, DOM, GCE, HVE, IDC, IMP, RIP, RCF, SKW, TAG,

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    Tension in the Corewards Arm

    With the DNA obtaining several ex-GCE bases in the Coreward Arm it has found itself in the middle of an asset grab of serious proportions and aggression. Our reporters witnessed several GTT troop carriers heading for the Corewards system as the DNA published information suggesting they were accidental owners of the system and that the assets were to be moved on. As the GTT ships started to arrive the bases were quickly passed to the CIA, thus thwarting the GTT intentions as they were hardly likely to start dropping troops on their allies bases. This shrew move by the DNA seems to have calmed matters in the Coreward arm temporarily, although the shift in relations between the GTT and DNA has taken a negative turn. When asked what their next move might be the GTT refused to comment.

    GCE collapse

    The GCE are no more, save for some scattered light freighters. The affiliation which enjoyed a sharp rise and profiltable relations with many has ceased trading. Rumors point to the GTT buying up GCE assets before stripping the rival corporation of anything of value. Although our reporters at the SSS have been quick to point out that any GCE assets not in GTT systems have been taken over by both the DNA and FET. So it seems many different affiliations were able to profit from this development including a new group called the HSH who appear to have taken over the GCE war fleet. No doubt many in the peripheries will be watching with interest where these ships are used, who the HSH are and how they were able to get thier hands on so many warships so quickly.


    Secudus trials

    In the Cluster Secudus has continued his trials, claiming to root out terrorists working against the Empire. With tends of thousands of beings being sent to the camps or worse. There is no sign of these actions stopping as the NHS clamp down on the locals and bring them under the harsh control of the Empire.


    *** Affiliations ***

    AFT Association of Free Traders (54) - Marion Tweedy
    BLG Bolg Organisation (22) - Akhenaten
    BHD Brotherhood (63) - de Molay
    CIA Combined Intelligence Agency (64) - Laton CIA
    DNA Displaced Natives Asylum (66) - DNA people
    DTR Detinus Republic (58) - Morley Decker
    DWK Dewiek Packs (19) - <Unknown>
    FCN Falconian Republic (70) – <Unknown>
    FEL Felini Tyranny (49) - Juris
    FLZ Flagritz Republic (47) - Kayxaer
    FET Frontier Exploration & Trade (56) - Cu Chulainn
    GTT Galactic Trade & Transport (52) - Xavier Fox
    HEX Hexamon (23) - Tranquility
    KRL Krell (30) - Namica
    KRT Krell of the Reverence Temple (37) - Cyn
    KST Kastor Kastorians (12) - Kastor
    MOH Mohache (73) – Listens
    NHS Noble Houses (41) – Roy Roberts
    NLF Naplian Liberation Front (38) - NLFHQ
    SMS Stellar Mining and Smelting (53) - MikhailM
    WMB Wimble Nations (25) - zz

    * Leader MAY be inactive, affiliation may be active
    ** Only known contact, please update us if this is incorrect.

    NPC / FoC: ARC, CIV, CGT, FRE, HBO, HEF, IND, ISP, JCN, MEK, MRC, PIR, PRV, TCA, TRN, KAS
    Inactive: ANT, COD, DEN, DOM, GCE, HVE, IDC, IMP, RIP, RCF, SKW, TAG,

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