Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

Since the calls put out over ten months ago by leading interstellar figures for independent pilots to pledge their ships and their service, the response from commanders has been overwhelming. Many have been pledged from the day recruitment offices opened, and their efforts have been invaluable in supporting their chosen leaders. 

Some have chosen to serve in one particular field, tirelessly hauling the supplies that keep outlier systems connected to headquarters, whilst others have seen tours of duty along domain borders that have lasted for months. Rumours abound also that covert and unidentified strike teams cross over the borders, risking danger time and again to disrupt enemy efforts. One anonymous pilot stated:

“I’ve racked up thousands of hours since I took my pledge of allegiance. There’s been some exhausting weeks, it’s true. But it’s all worth it if I can make a difference.”

CMDR Stateira Eleshenar

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Remlok Latest Gen Escape Pods Recalled

Remlok were forced to recall the latest iteration of their popular escape pods when a fault was found with a pod that was recovered from the surface of an airless moon in Santupik. Master Reuben Hampton, captain of the Pretty Ditty, said:

“I was taking my new SRV out for a run across the dunes, see what it can do, when there it was. Funny thing – it wasn’t putting out a comms signal or anything. Looks like the transmitter never deployed. The occupant was trapped for months with no way to call for help. Dreadful.”

A Remlok spokesperson stated:

“We tried to replicate this in our workshops and found that it did occur when the stress conditions were reproduced, in a small number of pods. We take the trust and safety of our customers seriously, so we are issuing a recall in order to fix this issue. Replacement pods are being provided free of charge to all Remlok owners, and be assured the latest build will be repaired and shipped out as soon as possible.”

Cmdr Stateira Eleshenar

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Valued Customer

With Zorgon Petersons ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction and vehicle reliability, we are announcing an upgrade program to rectify performance issues identified in Fer De Lance models manufactured between 3299 and 3301 (frame serial numbers ZP FDL 16578 / ZP FDL 16689).

The upgrade will increase maneuverability, reduce overheating issues and enable larger powerplants to be fitted.

Zorgon Peterson has instructed all station based maintenance centres to carry out the reliability enhancement to affected ships the next time they dock free of charge.

Zorgon Peterson would like to thank commanders for their continued custom, and that they continue to enjoy our wide range of products.

Commander Gan

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Pilot’s Federation Campaign to Tackle Drink-Flying

A tragic incident occurred yesterday when the pilot of a packed Orca passenger liner collided with a Lakon Type 9 Heavy coming out of the docking bay at Tarter Dock, Wuthielo Ku. All members of the passengers and crew were killed by the impact and decompression that followed. The Type 9 crew suffered non-critical injuries and no loss of life. Early reports indicate that the Orca pilot had been drinking the system’s infamous Wuthielo Ku Froth just two hours before lift-off.

In wake of incidents like this, and with several ancient Earth festivals fast approaching, the Pilot’s Federation has pledged to run an awareness campaign over the holiday season, warning pilots about the dangers of drink-flying. In a preliminary statement, the Pilot’s Federation advised; “Pilots should never fly while under the influence of alcohol or any drug that may adversely affect safety, and ideally should keep 24 hours between drinking and any planned flight. Our studies of fatal accidents between 3273 and 3300 show that in 14.7% of cases the pilot was above our recommended limit of 0.05% blood alcohol concentration.”

Cmdr Stateira "Starcloak" Eleshenar

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Published in Shinrarta Dezhra and Wuthielo Ku.

Pilot’s Federation Campaign to Tackle Drink-Flying

A tragic incident occurred yesterday when the pilot of a packed Orca passenger liner collided with a Lakon Type 9 Heavy coming out of the docking bay at Tarter Dock, Wuthielo Ku. All members of the passengers and crew were killed by the impact and decompression that followed. The Type 9 crew suffered non-critical injuries and no loss of life. Early reports indicate that the Orca pilot had been drinking the system’s infamous Wuthielo Ku Froth just two hours before lift-off.

In wake of incidents like this, and with several ancient Earth festivals fast approaching, the Pilot’s Federation has pledged to run an awareness campaign over the holiday season, warning pilots about the dangers of drink-flying. In a preliminary statement, the Pilot’s Federation advised; “Pilots should never fly while under the influence of alcohol or any drug that may adversely affect safety, and ideally should keep 24 hours between drinking and any planned flight. Our studies of fatal accidents between 3273 and 3300 show that in 14.7% of cases the pilot was above our recommended limit of 0.05% blood alcohol concentration.”

Cmdr Stateira "Starcloak" Eleshenar

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Elegance in Simplicity

Gutamaya Shipyards’ latest vessel out of the dock, the Imperial Eagle, is now available for purchase across the Empire for any pilot with rank in the Imperial Navy, and positive consumer feedback is already flooding in from commanders.

Cmdr Corrigendum, working in the Prism system, said: “The Imperial Eagle is a blast to fly; it handles beautifully and has looks to match. I was able to stick on the tail of an Imperial Courier during combat exercises. It’s a great addition to the Gutamaya portfolio.” Cmdr Stateira “Starcloak” Eleshenar added: “I love my Eagle, so I was curious to see if Gutamaya could improve upon Core Dynamics’ classic design. Now I’ve taken it out a few times I’m happy to say it retains all the sublime responsiveness of the Eagle, and packs a harder punch in combat to boot.”

When asked the secret to their success, Gutamaya Shipyards’ lead engineer, Ines Allende, responded: “Elegance in simplicity – we kept the core of the design that made the Eagle Mk II great and simply tinkered with a few key elements to produce perfection.”

Cmdr Stateira "Starcloak" Eleshenar

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Kathy’s Angels

BD+26 2184 recently played host to a memorial service for Kathy McBrayer, mother of Commander Sataris of the East India Company. Universal Cartography recently finalized the renaming of a world in the system in honor of Sataris’ mother. The commander was treated to a ride aboard an Orca, and was escorted to Kathy McBrayer by volunteer security forces.

Representatives from all over civilized space heeded Commander Sataris’ invitation from early September to join the memorial service. The procession of vessels offering support and condolences lasted several hours. One attendee described the sight of the vessels in supercruise as “Kathy’s Angels.”

“I would just want to thank everyone from the Pilots Federation who were able to journey to the memorial planet in BD+26 2184,” Commander Sataris stated gratefully. “I am deeply moved by the amount of support I have received.”

May she rest in peace, with a place among the stars.

Commander Corrigendum

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Sidewinder Trust CFO arrested

After months of investigation, Interstellar Criminal Police Organization agents today arrested Anthony Ergot, CFO of Faulcon DeLacy's non profit "Sidewinder Trust".

A popular non-profit organization that seeks to provide affordable frameshift-capable starships to small business owners, the Sidewinder Trust has been crucial to many a pilot's career. The trust provides microcredits to Pilot Federation Members that are automatically repaid. Pilots would often not even notice they paid interest.

Sources close to Alliance Commissioner for Competition Graeme Argent claim that Mr. Ergot siphoned a substantial amount of money via the automatic interest deduction process that is part of every Sidewinder ship computer. With data migrating to other ships, these deductions continued long after the credit would have been repaid.

It is also possible that some pilots may not have paid any interest at all, with or without their knowledge. A possible distortion of competition is still under investigation by Mr. Argent's office.

According to recent polls, Faulcon-DeLacy remains one of the most popular shipbuilders for entry-level to high-end space craft. Critics point out that the Sidewinder Trust likely contributed significantly to their brand recognition.

Thomas Grantham-Solo

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Federal Navy Pilots Inspect New Ships

Core Dynamics recently hosted a number of Federal Navy pilots at Navy Central in Eta Cassiopeiae, giving them an opportunity to inspect the company's newest products, the Federal Gunship and Assault Ship, before they are formally deployed.

Pilots were able to try out the ships in purpose-built simulators and take part in a Q&A session with Core Dynamics representatives. Many pilots seemed to be impressed with the vessels and their potential uses.

“The Assault Ship seems like a great balance between speed, manoeuvrability and firepower,” Ensign Isaiah Evanson said. “We’ve been asking for something like this for a long, long time.”

“The Gunship is a tank, for sure. It’s a very adaptable weapons platform. With some smart modifications to suit the pilot’s needs, I’m confident it will be one of the hardiest ships on the market. I’m excited to see what we can do with them.”

Commander Driggers

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Memorial in the Heavens

Commander Sataris, a member of the East India Company, was recently honoured by an anonymous benefactor. In memoriam of his mother’s recent passing, rights were purchased from Universal Cartography to register a planet in her name.

Cynthia Sideris, Chairwoman of Universal Cartography, read this statement from the anonymous benefactor: “Commander Sataris has served with distinction, valour, and honour, in all his duties, regardless of the circumstances. In honour of his late mother, rights have been purchased to rechristen a world in the BD+26 2184 system as “Kathy McBrayer”. Kathy is an example to us all. Any mother capable of rearing a son like Sataris is well deserving of such a memorial."

Commander Sataris extended the following invitation: "I invite all members of the Pilots Federation to visit the memorial planet Kathy McBrayer in BD+26 2184.”

Chairwoman Sideris stated Universal Cartography will finalize the change to the planet’s name in the coming weeks.

Commander Corrigendum

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Faulcon DeLacy Announces New Cobra Design

In celebration of over two hundred years in service, Faulcon DeLacy have announced that production has begun on a limited number of special Cobras. Dubbed the Cobra Mk IV, it features cutting edge technology in a classic profile.

Speaking at a press event, project manager Bradford Nelson of Faulcon DeLacy enthused about the new design. “The Cobra is quite possibly the most iconic ship in space. It’s practically synonymous with the image of commanders from the Pilot’s Federation, and nearly every pilot of note has flown in one at some point during their careers. Asking our engineers to improve on this design felt like asking somebody to improve on the Mona Lisa, but they did it, and I couldn't be any more proud of the result.”

The company stresses however that this will be an incredibly limited production run. The opportunity to purchase a Cobra Mk IV will be determined on a first-come first-served basis, and pilots are advised to make their interest known as soon as possible.

Commander Zonr

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