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Politics
6.23.99 Military Alliance
Oceania and the Sovreign Nation of Pacifica have
signed a military alliance treaty. We must trust the Emperor's wisdom;
this is a great day for us. Long live the Emperor; long live Oceania; long
live Pacifica.
5.14.99 Arcturan Empire proposes treaty
The emmissary space fleet from the Arcturan Empire
has offered a Trade and Research treaty. Whether or not the Emperor accepts
remains to be seen.
5.10.99 Alien Starships Detected
Two days ago, perimeter station
12 detected a starship of an unknown profile on the edge of Known Space.
Presently an alien fleet is making its way towards the Empire. Preliminary
scans indicate this fleet to be a type of emmissary fleet. The science
vessel Xen-Shaka, a Daedalus class research vessel along with destroyers
Beethoven and Haviland have been sent to intercept this alien emmissary
fleet. Led by Capt. Dwight Houseman Oceania's intercept fleet crew includes
physicist Marla Golla, xenobiologist Fredrick Alfred III, and cybertelepath
Kass Braynard. To minimize any military threat the Xen-Shaka has been equiped
with a Reflex Link Gate.
Technology
7.24.99 Melange Linked to Cases of Precognition
The spice Melange has been linked to limited cases of precognition in
cybertelapathically enhanced individuals. The desert planet Arrakis, "source
of the spice" is under Fenola Provisional Government control, but may soon
be purchased by Control System Alpha. The spice Melange may take us one
step closer to navigating the vast gulfs between the galaxies, and maybe
even between the universes.
6.10.99 Freemont Labs Declares Breakthrough in Biological Telepathology
In a press confrence on Tuesday, Freemont Labs
announced their discovery of Fetagen, a drug that brings out telepathic
potential in certain individuals. Previous attempts at developing a telepathy
enhancing drugs have met with utter failure. As a result of positive computer
simulations, Fetagen has been approved for human testing.
Discovery
7.24.99 Expeditionary Force Launched
Control System Alpha has launched
an expeditionary force to the Visuvius system on the outer rim of the galaxy.
This is the first privately funded expedition of its kind. The fleet sent
out consists of three Oprigni Corporate Cruisers, the science vessel Tralfamador,
and medium transport Salem Strata.
4.25.99 Ancient Artifact Found
An archeological dig on the planet
Tenlos VII has unearthed a mysterious stone tablet engraved with the symbol
MM. Famed archeologist Franz Ferris believes it to be a remnant of an ancient
civilization known as the Malfador Empire.
Life
4.18.99 Are the Space Lanes Safe?
A Calahan & Co. transport carrying
a shipment of Thneeds was attacked enroute to Calliope IV. Fortunately
most of the crew managed to escape, but the entire shipment (all 6.7 million
dollars worth) was lost. Recent reports from the Department of Domestic
Affairs indicate that the number of raider attacks has increased 20% since
last year. In response to this, the Space Patrol has been given increased
funding and now seeks to purchase surplus military frigates.
Domestic News
7.24.99 Assassination attempt on CSA CEO
Control System Alpha CEO Xan Calahan had a recent brush with death.
In a recent visit to Novusgrad on Alystair, Calahan's caravan came under
assault by several armed commandos. Luckily several Space Patrol peacekeeper
units were close at hand due to the recent Novusgrad water poisoning act.
One of Calahan's bodyguards was injured, and three attackers were injured
or killed. The Space Patrol suspects the Free Krapistan Militia. The terrorists
were found to have been in posession of an anti-tank pulse disruptor.
6.12.99 Nova Disrupts Psinet Communications
Star 347 unexpectedly went nova yesterday and knocked out three psinet
relay buoys. As star 347 went nova, it sent shockwaves through both realspace
and hyperspace disrupting all hyperspace and nearby radio communications
for several seconds. The three nearby psinet relay buoys, anchored in both
realspace and hyperspace were completely destroyed.
6.11.99 Novusgrad Water Supply Poisoned
The Novusgrad water supply on Alystair was found to be contaminated
with large quantities of orange beverage. No known terrorist group has
claimed responsibility, but many suspect the Free Krapistan Militia. Alystair
Governor Miguel VanDrover stated that would not tolerate terrorist activity
in Novusgrad or and other city. The Alystair Militia has requested help
from the Galactic Space Patrol and they have sent several anti-terrorism
units to assist in the investigation. Commissar Haviland of the GSP reaffirmed
the GSP's no-nonsense position on interstellar terrorism.
5.15.99 Trakhans Escape Attempt Failed
Early this afternoon, the Fenolan terrorist Lucidius Trakhans attempted
a daring escape from a maximum security prison on Augustgrad. After evading
ground security forces Trakhans tried to escaped in a small cargo ship,
but was intercepted by Augustgrad militia forces. Trakhans's small ship
was destroyed after he refused to answer to radio hails.
4.28.99 Forest Fire Devastates Wildlife Preserve
A fire swept through the Vich Xel-Shini
wildlife preserve on Xanex II and consumed 12% of preserved forestland
before emergency personel could arrive. The Xel-Shini has existed for 265
standard years since its inception under the Xel-Sheole Protectorate and
is now under the control of the Oceanic Wildlife Commission. Experts estimate
that it will take the Xel-Shini at least 60 years to recover without human
assistance.
4.20.99 Left Eye at Large
Earlier today, Space Patrol forces
assaulted an Ares class destroyer, the Avenger, in high orbit over the
planet Vega II. The Avenger's captain, the notorious Jacob Schezaar aka
Left Eye, escaped during the skirmish and is believed to be extremely dangerous.
All Vega citizens are advised to be on the lookout for any suspicious activity
and report directly to the Vegan authorities.
Arts and Entertainment
6.25.99 Singer Missing
Reggae singer Solomon Paprika dissappeared last night after a concert
on Xep-anax VII. His starship, the Rasta-rocket was found abandoned in
the Xep-anax asteroid belt. The Xep-anax authorities are cooperating with
the Space Patrol and the Musician's Union to try and locate Paprika.