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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.