4.8.Y2K Alien Vessel Sighted
A strange alien vessel was detected in one of the uncharted systems by a Psinet relay station. Space Patrol forces sent to intercept sent back the following image: Its structure seems to be made of a silicon polymer and it radiated high ammounts of gamma radiation. The ship dissappeared as soon as Space Patrol ships came within 200,000km, possibly a cloaking device, hyperspace-fold or melange jump. The mysterious vessel made no hostile moves, nor did it make any effort to communicate. Space Patrol intercept forces detected a short pulse of gamma radiation directed in their direction before the ship vanished.
4.7.Y2K Superdyne Systems Introduces Concept Frigate
Superdyne Systems has retrofitted a Lewis class frigate, the Caesar Augustus, with a new propulsion system based on Pacifican field coil technology deciphered by Hechenger Labs. The new propulsion system is only 40% as powerful as Superdyne's GPX Plasma engine array, but it's 300% more efficient.
3.29.Y2K Ship Explodes in Krapistani Space
A transport frigate exploded at a blockade around the Krapistani spaceport world of Auchland. The GSP suspects the Free Krapistan Militia. Three crewmembers were killed, seven are in intensive care, and 10 recieved minor injuries.
3.29.Y2K Chaos Wars II: Battle 1 Begins
Tensions ignite as the first battle of the second Chaos Wars begin. The Chaos Contingency is being represented by the Ramtan and Forchain Empires and the League of Empires by the Pacifican Directorate supplemented by the mercenary forces of Grand Fenwick. We wish our allies well in this the first of many battles and will support them with intelligence, men, and materiel.
3.29.Y2K Teyun Corporation Invades Pacifican Space
Yesterday negotiations between Pacifica and Teyuncorp broke down as Teyuncorp declared war on Pacifica over a disputed two sectors. Oceania responded by declaring war on Teyun. Lord Governor Peter Ven-xeppa, governor of Stelscape Province made this statement: We must help defend our national ally from this threat who attacks under the guise of corporate capitalism.
3.29.Y2K Study of Pacifican Engine Technology
Hechenger Labs, in cooperation with Pacifica's Guild of Technologists, has commissioned a study of Pacifican propulsion technology. The Pacifican GT has sent one of their Laexot class science ships to the Phaeton shipyards in the Laeder system for study.
2.18.Y2K Ethnic Cleansing in Krapistan
Earlier this week Tenolian refugees from Krapistan began pouring through our borders. They are bringing with them stories of brutal executions. The Space Nazi party, now in power in Krapistan, has issued a decree: all Krapistani Tenolians shall leave or die. The Space Patrol is having trouble dealing with such a large volume of people; refugee camps have already been set up in Venoch, Uhler, and Rattarach systems. In a press confrence, Emperor Passacaglia called for a naval blockade of Krapistani space and warned Dictator Steiner von Weinerschnitzel that continued violations of sentient rights would be cause for military action.
2.7.Y2K We've got a new look
Were changing our format here at OGN. Hope you like our new look -The Station Manager
1.24.00 Cure for Gervidian Gout Discovered A new substance synthesised from the floating space-plants of Gossamer VII has demonstrated its ability to cure Gervidian Gout. This new orange colored substance has been christened 'Tang' by it's creator Dr. SooYee Tang, biochemistry director at Hechenger Labs. Franklin Medical has stated that they intend to purchasing the patent rights and market 'Tang' as an over-the-counter powdered drink mix. 10.27.99 Heighliner Missing A Spacers Guild Heighliner disappeared while making a routine trip from the Helios galaxy to the Alpha Majori galaxy in the UTE. The Imperial Spacer Association(ISA) reported that the Heighliner's dissappearance was due to navigator error, but the GSP suspects pirate activity. Heighliners, huge behemoths large enough to contain even dreadnought size starships, are Oceania's main form of intergalactic mass transit. Other methods utilizing Protoculture based space fold generators or sidewarp engines are used on a much smaller scale. 10.20.99 Spacemonkeys: Cute furry mammals, or scourge of the galaxy? A recent report indicates that spacemonkey populations on several major worlds have skyrocketed within the past few months. Experts believe this is due to bannanna harvesters picking up stray spacemonkeys along with their bannanna loads from various tropical worlds. With few local predators, this exotic species quickly spreads, destroying vegitation and displacing the indiginous creatures. Several environmental groups including Green Gauge and the NWPA are calling for a boycott of all bannanna based products. 10.13.99 Cooperative research with the UTE As you may know, the Unified Terran Empire was attacked by three unknown starships. Defending Terran and Draken fleets were technologically outmatched and decimated. The UTE has begun cooperating with Oceania on developing offensive and defensive countermeasures against another such attack. 10.7.99 CyberScape Becomes Accessible The Psinet CyberScape, long time domain of Cybertelepaths is now accessible to the public. Control System Alpha, in cooperation with Franklin Medical and Humanoid Systems, has developed a neural interface called Thinker. This device converts average brainwave emanations into Psinet signals.