Lines of Communication

As violence and destruction engulf inhabited space, a new organisation has formed seeking to resolve disputes before they spiral out of control.

The Galactic Council, located in the neutral system of HIP 118213 aboard Lorenz Hub, was conceived by diplomat Eddard Faucon as a response to this hostile diplomatic landscape.

"As the galaxy becomes ever more crowded, we need to bring its disparate parts together so we can learn to co-exist in peace, otherwise we condemn ourselves to a future of habitual war and chaos. It is my dream to heal our divisions and unify our fractured galaxy- from the mightiest power to the smallest political group, all must have a voice, and all must be heard."

Two treaties have already been completed, one between Sirius Gov and the Interstellar Communist Union, and another formalising diplomatic relations between Utopia and the Da Vinci Corporation.

CMDR Gan

Q1 Eridani Dispatch | Interstellar Press

Thrite patriots fight back Imperial influence

For several months now, the system of Thrite has been under a state of civil war between the "Five Noble Families of Thrite" and the patriotic insurgence group known as the "Defense Party of Thrite". This civil war began after the Five families accepted a offer to join the Empire under Zemina Torval's influence, however one brave woman by the name of Moria Wagner disputed the action in a public declaration of defiance:

"This is treason, to sell out our independence to the Empire. I call on all like-minded patriots to do what they can to defy Imperial influence. We will defend Thrite against the Imperial invasion of our independent culture."

On this day the Defense party has delivered a crushing blow as they successfully launch a attack on the Amundsen Station during a meeting of the heads of the Five Families. None of them were hurt and all managed to escape, but the station is now under the Defense Party's control.

The Families now reside in the nearby system Hsuanqueno and await for Imperial assistance to help defuse the situation. Matriarch of the Maxim family, Kitchra Maxim had this to say about the situation:

"We accepted the Empire's offer for the good of Thrite and these terrorists look to only destroy the home we attempt to preserve."

CMDR Tobias Simril

Capitol Herald | Interstellar Press

The Sound of the Police

System security forces are facing hard questions tonight as a devastating report by the Pilots Federation reveals widespread police malpractice.

The report centres around what is known as 'Ram and Scam', where security vessels issue fines for dangerous flying after intentionally colliding with speeding victims.

"With security budgets being cut, this is a tempting alternative revenue stream" stated the reports author, Albert Pascale. "In some extreme cases, individual police officers have pocketed the money. This deception generates millions of credits each year by abusing common law and it has to stop."

A spokesman representing security personnel refuted the reports findings:

"There is no evidence to support these wild accusations. If commanders are not speeding, they will not get fined for dangerous flying."

CMDR Gan

Artemis Sentinel | Interstellar Press

Humanity's Dream

In ancient Earth history 1341 years ago on this date, Humanity finally achieved the dream of generations. For the first time, development of advanced rocket technology propelled a human being beyond the boundaries of the homeworld and into space.

To commemorate Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight, pilots gather every year at M. Gorbachev from 1800 UST onwards to swap first-flight stories and buy rounds at the infamous Tereshkova’s Hangout bar. Station manager Shiranya Nilon stated:

“For some it’s quite a pilgrimage. We’ve had pilots come from Sothis, Quince, Fehu, and Canopus in previous years. People want to come and see the cradle of Humanity and remember the moment when the dream of touching the stars was realised. It’s a time for looking back, and for looking forward: we spent many millennia dreaming that dream, and it’s been just over a thousand years since we achieved it. M. Gorbachev is looking forwards to hosting distant visitors again this year, and we hope all pilots will fly safe.”

Cmdr Stateira Eleshenar

Sentient Life | Interstellar Press

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