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209.21 - 209.25

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Xeno Zephyr Falls!

Following months of bombardment and one major failed ground assault, the Falconian armed forces are finally reporting victory at Xeno Zephyr:

"Citizens, Allies, Sentients of the Peripheries:

Today, House Hawk's Assault Force finally ended the months long siege of the FLZ base in the Zephyr system.

Working under difficult circumstances, after many setbacks, the Consortium pulled together in providing the logistics and
orbital support in hostile territory to finally bring freedom to the natives of Breeze, who have suffered for too long under the yoke of Flagritz oppression.

The Triumph may be mine but it is the will of the Senate, the power of our Felini and SMS allies and the righteousness of our cause that made this day inevitable.

Perfer et obdura; Dolor hic tibi proderit olim."


IGN Reporters stationed with the Falconian attack force have reported that casualties amongst the attackers were light, and that the operation went off almost perfectly, although there was one significant hitch when the Starbase defenders detected the FCN formations moving into position and called down an accurate artillery bombardment on them, delaying the attack by a day while the FCN re-organised.

With the fall of the Flagritz Starbase, it has finally been discovered how the FLZ were moving so many re-enforcements in to keep their numbers up during the orbital bombardment - an extensive series of underground tunnels had been constructed, which were capable of shipping in thousands of troops and tanks each day.

Despite facing overwhelming odds, the defeated FLZ defence force has launched a desperate and doomed attempt to recapture the base. At time of press their fate is uncertain, but their defeat is inevitable unless the FLZ can somehow ship in significant re-enforcements from off-world.

With the fall of the Starbase, the FCN authorities have finally been able to free the slaves held by the FLZ at Xeno Zephyr, however having been subjected to months of bombardment along with their FLZ captors, the freed slaves were somewhat less than enthusiastic in welcoming their 'liberators', and while there have been no reports of violence, it seems as if most of the freed slaves have simply fled the battlefield.

The Detinus Games

An official sign-up list for entrants to the Detinus Games has been opened here:

www.kjcgames.co.uk/phoenix/nexus/index.php?a=posts&tid=16939&lr=on#post_tag

Competitors have two weeks to deliver their teams to DTR Scuba Station (3636) in the Arachnid system.

The events have also been revealed by the organisers, and are as follows:

Game 1: Iron-Sentient Triathlon. One member of your team will compete to cycle, swim and run their way to the title of Detinus Games Iron-Sentient

Game 2: Cow-Tractor Pulling. One member from each team will compete to see who can pull the heaviest weight of cows across a set distance.

Game 3: Tactical Ground Combat. Using state-of-the-art DTR computer VR simulators, one member from each team will engage in a ground battle for supremacy across a virtual battle-field.

Game 4: Zero-G Rhythmic Gymnastics. One member from each team will have the opportunity to impress with athletic ability and artistic interpretation in a specially built orbital venue. There may also be poetry readings and other typically high-culture Detinus pastimes.

Game 5: Hunt The Uber-Fleet. There is an uber-fleet hiding somewhere in the forests of Lycosidae, can a member of your team solve the clues and follow the waypoints and navigate their way to find it first?

Game 6: 100 meter sprint. Who is the fastest man or woman in the Peripheries?

Game 7: Round Robin 7-a-side football knockout tournament. Same format as the MOH games.

Operation Birdcage

The Flagritz navies have scored a significant military victory over the Falconians this week. Ambassador H'Minee, speaker for the Flagritz Archlord, provided the following statement regarding the action:

STANDARD TERRAN TRANSLATION

Stardate 209.21.3
Scouts had identified FCN pickets warding the approach to Breeze. B'kla and the Vespidae Swarm Battle Group were despatched to engage these warships. The Vespidae Swarm arrived first and proceeded to pin the enemy force, which was bolstered by the appearance of more ships either passing through the quad or deliberately moving to reinforce the picket. B'kla then arrived to close the net on the hapless birds. A fierce battle ensued which saw the following kills:

FEL 1 x 150HH
FCN 6 x 100HH (edited from 10HH - that really didn't sound impressive)
FCN 3 x 60NH

There were no Imperial losses.

Stardate 209.21.4
The Vespidae Swarm and elements of B'kla proceeded to withdraw, the heavily engaged swarm taking the brunt of the withdraw fire resulting in Imperial losses of 4 x 60NH. The remainder of B'kla proceeded to clear the quad taking 3 x 60NH casualties but inflicting further enemy kills:

FCN 3 x 100HH
FCN 2 x 75NH
FCN 1 x 50LH (unlucky freighter passing through)

At the same time A'kla had moved to an intercept quad and proceeded to lie in wait for the inevitable Falconian response. An enemy relief force, as predicted comprising Falconian warships only, was engaged as it jumped into the quad. Captains report seeing the jump points forming and the enemy ships emerged into a hail of nova fire and torpedos. The following enemy kills are confirmed:

FCN 1 x 40NH
FCN 3 x 60NH
FCN 5 x 75NH
FCN 6 x 100HH

Meanwhile the SMS and FEL sat tight and chose not to respond swiftly enough to assist their erstwhile allies.

A'kla has subsequently left the ambush site without loss.

Total losses are confirmed as 31 Consortium kills, 30 of them FCN (total of 2625 hulls) in return for the loss of 7 Imperial warships (420 normal hulls).

The Imperial strategy of bleeding Consortium assets continues to bear fruit and with this new offensive it is anticipated further Consortium warships will need to be redirected from their home, and newly claimed, systems to the Home Periphery in an attempt to safeguard their assets and maintain their war effort.

Ambassador H'minee
Speaker for the Archlord

Calypso

The dread pirate Calypso is continuing to force her captives to fight to the death, inviting betting on the results.

Clearly anybody caught betting on this event is likely to face political ramifications.

Al Bundy Kidnapping Mystery

Our newsroom has received reports that Al Bundy has been spotted on old Earth, in the Sol system, on the war-torn continent of China no less.

It seems he wasn't so much kidnapped as invited by the Chinese warlords to come and solve their over-population problem. As readers might know, the inhabitants of old Earth have been suffering from rampaging over-population and have a severe lack of basic foodstuffs. But with Al Bundy on the case, the marriage and conception rates are expected to drop.

We here at the IGN news-room aren't quite sure how, but we wish Al all the best on Earth, and sincerely hope the bloodthirsty gangs of cannibals, warring clans and road-warriors don't finish him off.

Unidentified Vessel

The QNG are experiencing troubles this week as one of their vessels appears to have dropped off the radar. The QNG ship Seven Empire (57946) has so far not replied to several communication attempts from the QNG leadership, and if their star-captain is reading this, he or she is encouraged to get in touch.

Supercarrier Attacked In London

The pirate ship Golden Scythe got more than it bargained for when it attempted to board an AFT Supercarrier armed with rail guns and carrying a compliment of 260 marines.

The pirate ship was heavily damaged, and lost more than 40 marines in the failed boarding attempt.

Success For Wolfpack

A remarkable victory for the Wolfpack pirates this week when they overcame near impossible odds to capture an Imperial vessel. Wolfpack himself has posted about the action:

"Jumped into Aladdin today, cruised past FCN in gamma13 and took
IMP ship in gamma10 with cargo of photon cannons an a hyper installed!!

heard big mouth big man viceroy gave me new name after last time when
IMP were lucky but this time you aint so clever big man.

Another free hyper, one less for IMP

Boarding Action for the Control of IMP Heavy Freight VI (89208)

Round 1: Battle is 236: 5 in favour of Attacker
Defender lost 22.7% control [77.3%]
1.17% chance of losing control

IMP Heavy Freight VI (89208) has fallen to the attackers.

Short an sweet."


Periphery Classifieds

Seeking Brooklyn

Greetings
I noticed that in the latest SSS, there is a BROOKLYN claiming to have attacked GCE in Yank, anyone able to tell me if this is true?
and will this BROOKLYN please get in touch, should you have any GCE personal captive.
regards,
CEO Garcia Enterprises.

IDC Contact Request

A representative of the IDC is required to contact the office of the FCN Consul asap.

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Imperial Services In Turmoil

A number of reports are reaching newsrooms around the Peripheries indicating that the IMP are experiencing some sort of crisis. The following transmission was made from the surface of Mars:

“Imperial Kriegstroopers storm a school.....this just in.

It appears that General Ike Krieger was whisked away from a public relations stop on Mars. News is sketchy but before the vid was censored the general can be seen sitting amongst a group of school children reading a story to them. Then suddenly out of nowhere, Kriegstroopers come through the doors, windows and jetted down through the skylights and surrounded the general. Several troopers were seen pointing their weapons menacingly at the children. The last anyone saw the general. he was surrounded by his troops and being moved quickly to a small starship that had landed on the football field.

More when we have it.

Suzy Soo
Inner Empire Correspondent
Capellan Periphery Times”

It seems as if all senior Imperial commanders have cancelled their appointments and have been summoned to an extraordinary meeting of the Command Council to discuss an issue that remains unknown, although rumours suggest that a major Imperial political figure may have been assassinated by agents unknown.

Other rumours suggest the IMP may be on the verge of going to war, though nobody seems to have any real idea against whom.

There has been a terse ‘no comment’ from the offices of the Imperial Viceroy.


Wolfpack

More successes for the Wolfpack pirates, with reports that the scurrilous cur has captured 3 out of 5 attempts in just one day, making for his best week yet. The loss is particularly acute for the COH who lost a vessel that was reportedly carrying the following technologies:

1 Armour mkIII (8562) - 1000 mus 1000
1 Bio-Chemical Warfare (8589) - 1000 mus 1000
1 Energetics (8024) - 5000 mus 5000

The Wolfpack pirates seem particularly pleased to have gotten their hands on the Bio-Chemical Warfare blueprint, reporting the incident in a transmission as follows:

“A glorious day for Wolfpack as if takin a couple a hypers in the last 10 days wasnt good enough

First the GTT lose yet another ship.....

Boarding Action for the Control of GTT Arrow Midi (67513)

Round 1: Battle is 276: 1 in favour of Attacker
Defender lost 24.69% control [75.31%]
1.5% chance of losing control

Round 2: Battle is 690: 1 in favour of Attacker
Defender lost 24.86% control [50.45%]
12.16% chance of losing control

Round 3: Battle is dominated by Attacker
Defender lost 50.45% control [0%]
100% chance of losing control

GTT Arrow Midi (67513) has fallen to the attackers.


Then the ICE, whoever they are.....


Boarding Action for the Control of ICE Candy Floss (59148)

Round 1: Battle is 89: 6 in favour of Attacker
Defender lost 16.94% control [83.06%]
0.49% chance of losing control

Round 2: Battle is 111: 7 in favour of Attacker
Defender lost 19.6% control [63.46%]
4.88% chance of losing control

Round 3: Battle is 86: 5 in favour of Attacker
Defender lost 22.01% control [41.45%]
20.07% chance of losing control

ICE Candy Floss (59148) has fallen to the attackers


An last but not least COH with a gift in cargo.....


Boarding Action for the Control of COH Titan (39366)

Round 1: Battle is 31: 3 in favour of Attacker
Defender lost 16.58% control [83.42%]
0.46% chance of losing control

Round 2: Battle is 79: 7 in favour of Attacker
Defender lost 18.21% control [65.21%]
4.21% chance of losing control

Round 3: Battle is 93: 8 in favour of Attacker
Defender lost 20.66% control [44.55%]
17.05% chance of losing control

Round 4: Battle is 85: 7 in favour of Attacker
Defender lost 21.06% control [23.49%]
44.78% chance of losing control

COH Titan (39366) has fallen to the attackers.


Thats right 3 ships in 1 day an look at cargo its prime tech for us pirates

CARGO
1 Armour mkIII (8562) - 1000 mus 1000
1 Bio-Chemical Warfare (8589) - 1000 mus 1000
1 Energetics (8024) - 5000 mus 5000
Cargo: 7000/7000

To leave such cargo for me shows just how mad those bugs are
I can now make as much mkIII armor as I like an have play with bio-chemical warfare to unleash on FCN who still owe me a million, result or what !!!!!!!!!”


GTT Scout Destroyed

A Flagritz empire platform is reporting the destruction of a GTT Minute Man class scout ship. It is understood the GTT ship had transited somewhere it should not have, and was destroyed for violating a FLZ restricted zone.


Pirate Destroyed

FCN patrol forces have intercepted and destroyed the Ears Of Large, a small pirate scout vessel, in the Curly system.


ICE Breach Yank Neutrality

There are reports from FLZ news sources that the ICE have broken the Yank neutrality in order to attack a FLZ outpost:

STANDARD TERRAN TRANSLATION

”Continuing their acts of undeclared war against the Empire the ICE have this time chosen to attack and destroy an Imperial outpost in Yank.

The Junta will be informed of this transgression.

The ICE have already attacked one of our scouts in orbit of a Felini world and supported the FCN in an attack on Imperial ships in Storm, yet they continue to avoid declaring war.

The following affiliations are at war with you:
Felini Tyranny (49)
Stellar Mining and Smelting (53)
Falconian Republic (70)

Imperial vessels will consider the ICE to be part of the Consortium and will attack them on sight.

Ambassador Lular H'minee
Speaker for the Archlord”


There has been no statement or comment from the ICE or the Yank Kastorian Military Junta.


Pirates Destroyed

A small pirate flotilla of Carrack Class freighters has been intercepted and destroyed in the Titan system by the large and mysterious IMP/Commonwealth/FCN/SMS platform that seems to lie at the heart of the reasons why the system is still under martial law.

A heavily censored report indicates that 4 pirates were destroyed. Bringing the total number of vessels destroyed in this region of space to over 20.


The Detinus Games

Competitors have begun arriving for the Detinus Games, though it is as yet too early to know who the favourites might be in the competitions. However the CIA team is expected to do well once they arrive, and there are rumours that the IMP team have been training non-stop for months.

It seems as if the fund for the grand prize may be over $100,000 now, and more entrants are invited. Simply visit the Nexus and sign up. Remember, the more entrants, the greater the grand prize money.


**Periphery Classifieds


Vine Seeds For Sale

It seems that the supply of the above is a finite, non renewable quantity.

I am therefore raising the price slightly, but only slightly from $0.5 to $0.6 and putting the entire supply on the market as from this week. All 532173 mu and once these have gone, that is it. No private deals please, it will be an open market available to the most experienced, or the frst trip of a new player equally.

Robin


Market Closed

Due to a recent incident the facilities at Dinas Dawr are closed until further notice. I apologize for any inconvenience. I would recommend avoiding the planetary surface also. The highports will be operating, albeit with decontamination facilities going both ways.

Cirdan
Cirdan
AFT Dinas Dawr


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Shock Resignation

Surprising everybody this week has been the news that the Imperial Viceroy has resigned. The Viceroy, arguably one of the three most powerful men in the Peripheries, announced his intent in the following broadcast:

“After considerable thought on the matter I have decided that it is time to step down as Viceroy, the Emperor (Designate) has accepted both my resignation and my recommendation that General Ike Krieger should replace me in the Viceroy appointment

Admiral Lord Simms, Baron Baranov, KSG, ISP (Rtd)

Copyied for your general information:-

Sire,

After nearly fifteen years of sheparding the fate of your possessions in the Capellan Periphery and beyond I feel that the time has come to hand
over these responsibilities to younger and more active hands. I therefore submit to you my resignation as Imperial Viceroy of the Capellan periphery, to be effective as soon as my replacement is installed. I commend General Ike Krieger to you as a suitable replacement for the post of Imperial Viceroy.

I remain your Imperial Majesty's most obedient servant.

Admiral Hiram P Simms, Baron Baranov, KSG, ISP (Rtd)

Special Action/Imperial Viceroy Simms/Resignation/209.23
It is with profound sadness that Prince Lysander formally accepts the resignation of Admiral Lords Simms as Viceroy.
He makes a speech praising Simms for keeping stability through the Capellan Periphery, not to mention brokering what is hoped to be lasting peace
within the Inner Empire. He hopes that while no longer the figurehead of the Imperial Services, the former Viceroy's influence and guidance will be a power within the Imperial Services.
The speech then welcomes Ike Krieger as his replacement and again reiterates the hope that Krieger will continue the role laid down by Simms.
It is expected that there will be some honours bestowed at the crowning ceremony later this year.

Just a few administrative matters to attend to.”

Praise for the Viceroy as one of the architects of the great peace that brought humanity together as one has been quick to flow from almost every source, with best wishes for his retirement after 15 years of service.

We here at the Inter-Galactic Newsroom wish Simms the very best of luck with his newly decommissioned life, and trust that he will now be fully able to enjoy spending the proceeds of all of this bribes and backhanders he obtained while in office. Uh, we mean, proceeds of his legitimate business interests. Yes, that’s better.


Imperial Services Select New Leader

In a smooth transition of power, General Ike Kreiger has been named as the successor to the post of Imperial Viceroy and holder of a seat at the Commonwealth Triumverate.


Detinus Games

There has been a slight change to the arrival plans for athletes competing at the Detinus Games. All entrants are invited to drop off their Ground Parties in orbit and notify the Scuba Station authorities who will arrange transit to the surface and the Games Village.


Wolfpack Strikes Again

A Falconian freighter has fallen foul of the Wolfpack in the Yank system. The Saw Whet Freighter fell after a short and bloody battle, with 23 prisoners being taken.

Pirate Wolfpack has threatened to test chemical and biological weapons on the prisoners.


Hive

A political row has erupted following the appearance on an Imperial market of a Hive Queen. With the Hive denouncing the trade in either their Queens or Eggs as tantamount to slavery, the Imperial Services maintain that the trade is entirely legit and legal.


Navigation Warning

All inhabitants of the peripheries are reminded that orbital quadrant Delta 5, in Francoise and the orbits of all planetary bodies therein is restricted.

Stephen Armstrong
CIA Intelligence Director


Pirate Destroyed

From the Imperial Newswire:

“A pirate scout was intercepted today in Aladdin.

A GTT patrol stopped to engage the scout, along with nine FCN ships. Another few squadrons of patrolling GTT ships also decided to lend a hand so over fifty GTT warships engaged.

The pirate scout was dispatched quickly by forces under control of the GTT Exploration Director, Sebastian Blodstark.

PIRATE Ears of Large (84925) - Ship
Scuttle Class Sensor Ship {No Armour}
Hull Damage: 100.0%
BLOWN UP!”

A patrol vessel of the Obsidian Predator Swarm was also involved in pounding this pirate vessel to spacedust.


Pirate Destroyed



**Periphery Classifieds


Krieger Markets Closed

Due to a sudden influx of high value goods near simulataneously at all three of my markets this week I must temporarily close all three markets until I've had a chance to sell off some of the high valued stock.

All Markets will be reopened by Friday next week.

Sorry for the incovenience, but business has been too good.


Degenerate Matter

Have you discovered any large deposits of Degenerate Matter?

Perhaps an asteroid, or some mysterious impact crater on a world somewhere?

Maybe you mined or inherited a large stockpile?

If so, the Detinus Republic are interested in hearing from you.

Please contact this office if you have for more details, and a chance to become a partner in an exciting research project.


Technology Wanted

Garcia Enterprises is looking for the following:

Techs
Human or Kastorian 100 Heavy huller, Metallic (being sorted)

Bps
Battle sensors
Combat AI mk1 (being sorted)
Combat AI mk2
Gatling Laser mk3 (being sorted)
Inertial Damper mk1 (being sorted)
Ore Deck
Ore Hold


Psychiatric Clinic

Al Bundys Psychiatric Clinic is now open for business.

Disorders guaranteed! Come and get your trauma today!


Patches Wanted

I'm looking to make a deal for a number of patches. I need about 500 total but I'm willing to make deals for smaller quantities as well. I can provide transport. If anyone has patches to sell,either mkI or II, let me know privately.

Thanks,
Evan Merrick, AFT


Ore For Sale

Greetings,

From tomorrow Falencia (3351) will be selling the following ores at great prices:

Thorlium 750K @ $1.7ea
Moxa 10K @ $30ea

Good Hunting.


**[b]A Travelling Farmer: Extracts From The Blog Of Smokes In Mountains
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6th April 2006, Star Date 206.14.4

Well, that was an interesting journey! Travelling from Yank down to the London (41) system was straightforward enough, although I’m sure I’ll never get used to this whole jumping from system to system thing – it always leaves me looking like a prize heifer given a rather invasive examination. Entering orbit of the wormhole was a sight to behold; dozens of sleek, beautiful starships occupy the space around the outpost and platform in this area, drifting around the orbit of the wormhole like so many motes on the breeze.

My crew tells me, however, that although they may look beautiful, they have a disturbing purpose. This may be hard to believe for those of you reading this in the peaceful plains of Harmony, but these ships are used for hunting – and not, I hasten to add, for hunting lunch! The Mohache Book of Interstellar Briefings only has a slim chapter about this thing named ‘War’ that other species seem so fond of – the sections on dinner protocols, the digestive tracts and taste preferences of various species, and how not to dock at starbases to avoid being blown up as an interloper are comprehensive enough, but what I am about to say may be disturbing to some of you.

Imagine, if you will, that your neighbour has been bothering your cattle. What do you do? Why, move to another part of your lands, of course. Not so, it seems with other species – you hunt him down! Not a hunt like the treasure hunts we teach our children, but to wipe him from the face of existence – bringing the full force of everything you have available to kill him, and cause death and destruction to all he holds dear.

And it seems that other species, Humans in particular, make this a large part of their existence. The sleek, compact, beautiful vessels around us right now have many, many sharp teeth between them. The other human factions, I am told, have hundreds if not thousands more of these ‘warships’ too.

It fills me with sadness to see such a concentrated endeavour in the hearts of the Humans with the sole purpose of killing each other, when they should be making hay.



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Begun This Trade War Has

The GTT have declared war against the AFT in a move that they describe as being necessary to protect their economic interests from unfair competition from Association Of Free Trader Starbases.

They announced their intent with the following press release:

“For too long the AFT have freeloaded off the citizens of the Imperial Empire, while the GTT have always sought to defend and protect them.

For too long the AFT have showed no loyalty to the empire, while the GTT have invested heavily in its future at a cost to itself.

For too long the AFT traders have had this unfair advantage, while the GTT spends fortunes to defend and maintain fleets to protect the citizens and the empire. The AFT traders have earned no right to the same terms in the empire.

Now this time is at an end.

The GTT is now entering a trade war with the AFT.

This will continue until the AFT hands over its positions in IMP claimed systems to the GTT. They must be handed to the GTT. Then this trade war will stop.

We will give the AFT 24 hours to respond with a plan for these positions to be handed over.

We will be free of this unfair competition.
We will free the empire of these parasites.”

The announcement instantly brought condemnation from a wide range of parties, with the move being described as ‘barbaric’, ‘cowardly’ and ‘tantamount to piracy’, with the exception of the FET who were quick to offer their full support to the GTT.

Critics point to the near non-existent AFT military capability as evidence of this war being all about a big corporation using hostile measures to eliminate the competition, but the GTT maintain it is necessary to protect their financial interests.

The AFT have offered several negotiation positions in an attempt to avoid being crushed, but so far the GTT have not seemed interested or willing to stand down from their initial position of war.

However, with the Imperial Services announcing that the GTT may not attack AFT positions throughout IMP space as that would be a violation of Imperial Law, it seems for now as if the conflict may be confined to the St. Dismas and Solo systems.


St. Dismas

Reports are reaching our newsroom that a battle fleet of over 150 GTT warships has been seen in the outer reaches of the St. Dismas system. And that a series of agent actions have been detected at multiple AFT positions as the GTT gear up for what appears to be an imminent strike.


Pompeii

The SMS Starbase of Pompeii has reported that a number of unknown secret agents have been shot whilst attempting to infiltrate the base. With these actions bearing a striking resemblance to recent GTT activities against the AFT, and with the timing of it all, the finger of blame has been pointed at the GTT. Though they deny involvement.

The speculation and rumour however seems to suggest that once the GTT are finished with the AFT, they may well be seeking to remove other ‘competitors’.


AFT Press Release

The AFT welcomes reporters in St. Dismas. We will do our best to shield them from harm.

Xavier, we have always been amicable. There have been tons of trade goods flowing your way out of St. Dismas. I took you at your word that the GTT was turning into a peaceful organization.

This all strikes me as odd anyway. It looks like with the cessation of major hostilities the way to improve your bottom line is to stand down warships. The patrol squadrons I am setting up in Solo, while necessary, are prohibitively expensive. You may write that comment off as self-serving if it makes you feel better.

Our few bases aren't going to significantly enhance your bottom line. Just as a comparison you mentioned your fleet in St. Dismas was in excess of 200 HH ships. The entire AFT fleet consists of 396 ships; the majority of these are free traders. At this time I am probably the richest AFT member and I struggle to stay over the 1 mil mark. Chickenfeed by your standards.

Cirdan


Effect Of War On Neutral Parties

Concerns are rising amongst small trade orientated affiliations of what the effect might be of the GTT Trade War against the AFT, with many seeking clarification on what they can and cannot safely do.

The GTT have advised that for everybody’s safety, they would be advised not to attempt to trade with any AFT position in the St. Dismas system, lest they are inadvertently fired upon.


Felini Press Release

Felini space is sovereign territory.

ANY attack on ANY position (fixed or otherwise) by non-Consortium affiliations within Felini space will be dealt with as I see fit, including (but not limited) to military solutions.

Shoot first, ask afterwards is NOT an option, no matter what justification any individual or affiliation believe they have. Authorisation to shoot will only be given after full consideration by myself, and will be publicly notified via the Felini posted list.

The two exceptions to this are assets flagged as PIR anywhere in FEL space, or FLZ outside of that part of open space in Twinkle that they are authorised to traverse. PIR (anywhere in FEL space) and FLZ (away from Twinkle) can be attacked without sanction. indeed, if we are told you will find us helping!

In Honour
Mrrshan


Pirate Attack

The SMS patrol vessel Tenacious had a near escape this week when the pirate ship Fox’s Fright attempted to board it with 900 marines. Despite losing almost 75% of the vessel to the dread pirates, the SMS marines stuck out a dogged defence, and despite losing almost half their compliment of 25, they held out long enough for the Tenacious to break away from the pirates tractor beams and escape.


System Patrol Ship Nobbled

The IMP Patrol craft Lord Ivan has been successfully boarded and captured by the Wolfpack in the Kasmer system.


Masters System

Good news for traders and bad news for pirates as the RIP have announced that they are stepping up anti-piracy patrols in the Masters system with an eye towards opening the system up for more traders to visit.


From The News Archives – History Repeats Itself

Our junior staff researcher here at the IGN newsroom has dug up an interesting snippet from the ancient news archives regarding the original profile of the AFT:

Official Association of Free Traders (AFT) Profile.
The origins of the AFT date back to the beginning of human exploration of the Periphery. The mega-corporations - most notable the GTT - gained an early stranglehold on the economic climate of the newly opened systems, and spared no effort to drive the small entrepreneur back to the Inner Empire. Price wars, sabotage, and even outright military confrontation were used as tools for eliminating smaller competitors. So, on 177.48, for mutual protection and economic cooperation, several small businessmen banded together to form the AFT.


Pirate Base Destroyed

A small pirate outpost base has been destroyed after a two-day orbital bombardment in the Inner Empire by a GTT squadron who detected the base on an asteroid.

This may well be the first time pirates have been detected in the Inner Empire.


Consortium News

There are rumours floating around the news wire that the FCN are on the move again following their military success at Xeno Zephyr.


New Patrol Commissioner

In a move that surprised no one, Viceroy Krieger appointed Duke Githyanki as the new Patrol Commissioner. Many wary eyes are turned toward this duo of youngsters who have taken over the reigns at Imperial Headquarters.

Suzy Soo
Capellan Periphery Times.


FCN Press Release

Greetings,

1) I would like to remind all parties that the Republic views any hostile actions occurring in Falconian space without our express permission as a hostile act against the Republic itself. Disrupting shipping and trade in any system claimed by the Republic will be seen as an act of piracy.

2) The Republic will be happy to offer the AFT sanctuary in open Falconian space and assist in a peaceful removal of their employees and assets from IMP space if desired.

3) AFT trading corporations of a non-human composition are invited to seek the protection of the Republic and the establishment of their own noble house. Whilst the FCN trading houses are NOT allowed to retain or build assets in Human Empire systems, as Magistrate of Acropolis I will allow such houses the privilege of basing on the home world. In such a way, those aliens mixed up in human conflicts may find sanctuary if they choose it.

Good Hunting.
Consul Goshawk.

**Periphery Classifieds


Military Hardware Requested

Greetings Gentlebeings,

Astartia Enterprises are currently seeking surplus military hardware and trained personnel.

All mks and calibres will be considered.

Anything suitable for small scale incursions, or for the Gerry rigging of small cargo ships welcome.

Quiet, under the counter, trade sales will also be entertained.

Payment offered in hard stellars, or future trade services in kind.

Cloaking equipment too would be welcome, provided they come with full operating instructions.

We are also seeking young Naval officers, who might like to gain a little experience in the field, for very little financial reward, a taste for adventure would be desirable, as would some ingenuity and a sense of humour.

Please PM my offices at your earliest convenience.

Yours

Korpen Nygard
Astartia Enterprises
Association of Free Traders


Tech Wanted

Greetings,

Sometime in-between the First Fall of the Empire and the forming of the Republic, the Falconians lost two techs that will probably be only of use to us. Whilst somewhat outdated by modern standards, I would pay well for their return either in cash or in exchange for some other tech.

So I am looking for the following tech:
FCN Hawk - 75Sm (XXXX)
FCN Raven - 50m (XXXX)

As you may tell, these techs have sentimental value to my house and to House Raven.

No questions will be asked as to how the tech came into your possession. Please PM me with the ID of the tech to confirm we are on the same frequency.

Thanks

Goshawk


Partner Sought for Fun Times In Madonna

Greetings,

It is with great pleasure that I announce that I am looking for a partner affiliation to help expand and develop business opportunities within the Madonna system.

Interested affiliations are welcomed to contact me in my office at the Jiggly Room to discuss their ideas and to establish whether they are the affiliation that I am looking to partner with.

Thank you for your time.

GT Spugman


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Trade War

Following some initial skirmishing and extensive ship movements, reports are now indicating that the GTT and AFT are attempting to solve their differences at the negotiation table. Further it seems as if a cease-fire has been agreed while these negotiations are handled.

It is thought that the spectre of war being fought in the Solo system – a system in which many periphery powers have vested interests in maintaining the peace – caused significant pressure to be brought upon both the GTT and AFT to solve this matter peacefully.


GTT Claim St. Dismas

The system claim for the St. Dismas system has become contested this week as the GTT make a significant attempt to wrest the title away from the AFT.

Whether this is a prelude to continued conflict, we can only speculate.


Markets Closing

The Falconian Republic have issued a statement that effective immediately they will be closing their public markets for a review of their profitability:

“Greetings,

I will be shutting down the various markets on Falconia for review. Private deals will not be affected but if you have concerns please contact me.

After some quick analysis, it is clear that the public sales of trade goods is no longer viable as there have been practically zero imports to match what is exported publicly.

After a review, we shall publish our new approach which will most likely be based on private deals.

A sad day as our efforts at championing public trade seem to be at an end.

Goshawk.”


Krell Vessel Destroyed

A Krell freighter has been destroyed whilst attempting to trade with the Imperial base Fort Kriger. Reports seem to be garbled as to what happened however, with the Krell denying they shot first, as the freighter was carrying trade goods to sell at the market, but with the Imperial forces unable to find out if anybody on their side shot first either.


Amazing Escape

Bars throughout Yank are starting to ring with the story of captain Jaassa Varttunut –the captain of an unarmed AFT freighter who successfully ran the gauntlet of over a hundred GTT warships and escaped with her ship and crew intact.


Pirate Destroyed

A small pirate scout has been destroyed in the outer reaches of the Titan system by patrol forces of the DTR Stellar Armada.


Wolfpack

Mixed successes for the Wolfpack this week, with one reported victory and one failure:

“Grabbed IMP scout, nothin fancy. It was there an I was there so why not

Scanned:
IMP SHIP LORD IVAN (20146) - {20 Normal Hulls}
Courier Class Sensor Ship {No Armour}

Boarding Action for the Control of IMP Lord Ivan (20146)

Round 1: Battle is 133:10 in favour of Attacker
Defender lost 18.57% control [81.43%]
0.64% chance of losing control

Round 2: Battle is 93:7 in favour of Attacker
Defender lost 17.88% control [63.55%]
4.84% chance of losing control

Round 3: Battle is 40:3 in favour of Attacker
Defender lost 19.93% control [43.62%]
17.92% chance of losing control

Round 4: Battle is 94:7 in favour of Attacker
Defender lost 21.07% control [22.54%]
46.47% chance of losing control

IMP Lord Ivan (20146) has fallen to the attackers.


Then SMS ship in aranosis looked good
Not many defenders but SMS got lucky after long boardin an wolfpack boys had taken 90% of it

Scanned:
SMS SHIP EI-S TENACIOUS (23237) - {75 Normal Hulls}
Orehunter Class Sensor Ship {Medium Ablative Armour}

Boarding Action for the Control of SMS EI-S Tenacious (23237)
Round 1: Battle is 172:7 in favour of Attacker
Defender lost 21.62% control [78.38%]
1.01% chance of losing control

Round 2: Battle is 53:2 in favour of Attacker
Defender lost 21.37% control [57.01%]
7.94% chance of losing control

Round 3: Battle is 86:3 in favour of Attacker
Defender lost 23.28% control [33.73%]
29.1% chance of losing control

Round 4: Battle is 289:8 in favour of Attacker
Defender lost 23.45% control [10.28%]
72.22% chance of losing control

Boarding Failed

Thems the breaks when you be pirate.”


News From The Inner Empire

Reporters stationed with Prince Lysander’s court have revealed some rather disturbing news:

Following the statement from the Head of House LiQuan, there are some interesting comments on the news channels and discussion boards of Earth. These are primarily concerned with the lack of investment by the Imperial Services (and Detinus Republic) in the coronation of Prince Lysander. While the Republic, it can be argued are only in the Commonwealth by treaty, why aren't the Imperial Services supporting the person they are going to accept as their Emperor?
The next question is in regards to the SMS - surely they should not even be in the Inner Empire? They have renounced their charter nearly a decade ago. They have shown no inclination to either petition for its return, nor are they even paying lip-service to the Commonwealth while exploiting its many resources. This can't be right? We want to see action, the SMS brought to heel and some real commitment from the IMP!

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Is there a conspiracy? Is the IMP seeking to depose Lysander? Is there going to be a war on the SMS without them being allowed to seek a treaty or petition for their Charter?
Is the coronation going to be marred by war? Who is behind this propaganda?


**Periphery Classifieds


Sequndo Aquatic Pets

The GTT have been the sole user of this resource for some time.
Now somebody seems to be taking a slice of the action.

I did previously discuss this with the FCN who govern the system, and I was assured that things would not change.
The GTT have a pretty good idea who is doing it and if it does not stop very soon expect to lose many assets.

My hope is that this will be resolved by the claim jumper with or without pressure from the system governor.
If not we will be forced to defend our legitimate claim to the source of this trade good.

Many thanks,

Fox.


Tech Wanted

Torpedo Launcher MKIII bp wanted.

Offer $$$$$$$

Baw Xok. FLZ.


Cluster Trade Opportunity

As of tomorrow Delta Pavonis (1285) on Parrot in Hazzard is opening a small market for Sea Vines @2 stellars per mu. This Venice based trade good is available in Cluster to test the market. If successful more trade goods may be offered for sale in Hazzard.

Be warned Beta 9 of Hazzard is an asteroid belt : Avoid at all costs


DTR Trade Announcement

Greetings all traders!

The DTR have decided to move the Venice trade hub, New Darien. The market will close on Friday. I must apologize for the inconvenience.

We will open a new market in Solo, that will be the new trade hub for the DTR.

The new trade base will be Retreat (4762) on Haven (583) in Solo.

We would like to offer a 25% bonus to the list price for any goods sold on a regular basis. Please get in touch if you are interested in such a deal (brian@spacious.com).

We will try to expand the market to include most normal and life items displayed on Nexus, but this will take a bit of time. Please get in contact if you have items that you would like to sell, which are not yet on the market.

Best Regards,
Graham Jardin
DTR New Darien


Good news to all traders!

Retreat (4762) on Haven (583) in Solo is now in operation and should have most items on its market now.

I will update the market message ASAP.

Best regards,
Graham Jardin


Market Update

Greeting ALL

This is an update on the trade markets of HLQ.

Draconis Prime (126) will be remaining open its supply of Jericho Fish (30809)
Jericho Seaweed (31813)
Will be remaining and updating as trade is flowing well in both directions. If anyone wants any goods placed on the market please contact us.

However Liquan Acquisitions (39612) is under warning of closure. Adamski Tunas (33245) 10,000 of which is placed on the market every week is sold, but so far nothing as been sold to the Starbase in return.
Not one PM as been received asking for a trade good to placed on our buy market. If this does not change I will be making private deals for tuna or transporting to my own bases for sale.

House LiQuan has tried to help the trade and allow shippers to make a decent profit, we sell at only 6 times the local value.
If affiliations want to use it just to make a quick buck then the goods will be removed.
I will monitor the situation for the next few weeks to see if there is any change.

Baron LiQuan



**From The Nexus**

A discussion on the 2009 pubmeet:

www.kjcgames.co.uk/phoenix/nexus/index.php?a=posts&tid=17537&page=0


Game updates:

www.kjcgames.co.uk/phoenix/nexus/index.php?a=posts&tid=9068&lr=on#post_tag

“Added 23rd changes.

Take special note of ships without crew will now run at 100% while docked at a SB. However you can not issue movement orders unless you have at least some crew.

Also political authorizations that were overwriting each other in a strange way has been sorted.

Only small issues, the main things i have been doing are for the nexus and have not been released yet.”


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*** Inter Galactic News ***

Claims settle in Solo and Faery

With the NHS bringing in almost a million troops into Solo and the GTT choosing it's moment to contest Faery at the same time, it seems the DTR and it's alllies either found it hard to find enough troops to respond or quite simply decided it wasn't worth the hassle as there were far more important matters to deal with in the Senate. Who knows what other life threatening topics they have to discuss, such as the correct biscuit to have with afternoon tea. The end result is that Solo and Faery, both systems with significant incomes, are now under control of Empire based affiliations.

GTT move to clear out the Dewiek Pocket Pheriphery

Having resorted to bribery to get other affiliations to move out of the DHP, with rumoured multi-million stellar amounts being offered, the GTT now appear to have cranked the pressure up. An AFT base has been attacked and a few of the nearby ships have been blown up and damaged by GTT warship class ships patrolling the area. As we write this report, information we have seen shows that the GTT have already taken 20% of the AFT base and fighting continues. We approached the GTT to ask why they are resorting to force and were told that they have had to move significant military power into the DHP to deal with ANT forces, so now they are mopping up all the resistance of other affilaitions that were asked to leave and decided not to.

BHD relics and trophies

Pope Akhenaten of the Brotherhood has been touting more and more wares that are unique to the BHD. If you are missing a holy relic and have no idea how to fill that little space in your living quarters then you know where to go. From robes to candles, literature to wine and novelty ornaments, it's never been easier to bring a little bit of the Brotherhood home and exchange your stellars for spiritual well being.

*** Affiliations ***

AFT Association of Free Traders (54) - Marion Tweedy
BHD - Brotherhood (63) - 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) - Hexamon
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 ***

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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 ***

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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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    *** Inter Galactic News ***

    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

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    ** 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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    Free Ship when you sign-up
    Complete missions for in game rewards
    Control everything, up to an entire empire
    Dedicated human moderators
    Player and Moderator driven plotlines
    Discover new worlds to explore, exploit & colonise
    Over 20 years of content development
    Persistent Browser-Based Game (PBBG)

    I’ve played on and off for approximately 10 years, over a 20 year spell. After some interesting debate on the in-game forum, I did wonder what, exactly, has kept drawing me back to the game, when for so many others I’ve generally lost interest after a few months.

    Ultimately, I think it is a combination of automation (that allows the game to handle thousands of positions to interact on a daily basis) coupled with Special Actions (that allow the story arc to develop in a way that could not be catered for by a set of predefined list of available orders).
    -Zigic