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A spokesperson for the Sirius Corporation has revealed that the mega-corporation has deployed hundreds of deep-space probes and signalling technologies throughout the galaxy.
The spokesperson said: “Sending pilots into the void is fraught with danger. These probes can go further and faster than a human pilot, at much reduced cost and with, I daresay, more reliability. We’ve been working closely with the Mars High Astrocartography department on the probes’ design.”
“Human pilots are interested in sightseeing, chasing myths and ‘making their mark’ on the galactic stage. They get sidetracked. Our probes are immune to such distractions. At present, galactic exploration is conducted in a sporadic and improvisational way. Soon we will have far better coverage of the galaxy.”
One independent pilot, who opted to remain anonymous, said: “There’s something odd about this. I’d hazard a guess these probes have self-defence capabilities. I’ll be giving them a wide berth.”Update from Galnet News

Security forces in the Slink’s Eye system have reported a dramatic upswing in pirate activity. Reports indicate that the agitators are attacking civilians, disrupting trade and generally causing discord.
In response to this development, the Revolutionary Slink’s Eye Liberals has placed a kill order on all wanted ships operating in the Slink’s Eye system, and has promised to reward pilots who deliver bounty vouchers to Kelleam Ring. The organisation has also vowed to reimburse those who deliver reactive armour to Kelleam Ring to bolster local security forces.
The campaign begins on the 6th of October and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.Update from Galnet News

The Federation has announced that its campaign to construct a new outpost in the Maia system has received the enthusiastic support of the galactic community. Hundreds of pilots responded to the appeal for construction materials by delivering auto fabricators, titanium, and power generators to Obsidian Orbital in Maia.
A spokesperson for the Pleiades Resource Enterprise, which coordinated the campaign, released a brief statement:
“The potential value of the meta-alloys – to say nothing of the barnacles themselves – is enormous, and it is essential that Imperial efforts to control them be opposed. This new outpost will help us achieve that aim.”
“I would like to personally thank those who supported this initiative. Remember – the stars shine brightest on the Federation.”
Pilots who contributed to the initiative are now free to collect their rewards from Obsidian Orbital in the Maia system.Update from Galnet News

Last week, the Kalana Independents launched a relief campaign for the people of Mu Koji, many of whom were displaced by the Federal-Imperial conflict that swept through the system in early September. Today, a spokesperson for the organisation announced that the galactic community had delivered huge quantities of aid relief to Bujold Enterprise, currently home of the system’s refugees.
In a statement, the spokesperson said:
“The pilots who supported this campaign have reason to feel proud. Thanks to you, the authorities in Mu Koji will now be able to keep the system’s refugees comfortable until they are returned to their homes.”
Pilots who contributed to the initiative are now free to collect their rewards from Bujold Enterprise in the Kalana system.Update from Galnet News

A group of well-connected Imperial Commanders has descended on the Kalana system carrying medicines and evacuation shelters. The loosely organized ‘Cutter Club’, as the group calls itself, has pledged to meet the needs of the Mu Koji refugees.
The Cutter Club has also organised a fundraising event in support of various other charitable efforts. The event, Basking for Refugees, will be streamed from Moore Prospect on the 2nd of October 3302 at 22:00 galactic standard time. The main event will feature daredevil SRV jumps over rows of Imperial Cutters. The public is invited to participate in the event, and to consider supporting a charity of their choice.
Commander PeachSlicesV summed up the event:
“War creates significant numbers of displaced, vulnerable and needy people. Whatever you can give will improve their lives. Who knows – one day they might save yours.”
Commander CorrigendumUpdate from Galnet News

In early August, an antique Cobra Mk III was interred at the Tionisla Orbital Graveyard. Shortly before the ship was laid to rest, a beacon aboard the vessel transmitted a repeating sequence of curious characters.
The sequence was picked up by several listening and relay posts in the Tionisla system, and it has now been determined that it contains content obscured with an unknown encryption. The encrypted data is followed by an apparently meaningless clear-text phrase: ‘The vain queen rides a giraffe that remembers her daughter’s hero.’
Intelligence services within the Alliance, Empire and Federation are said to be investigating the message, but no official statements have yet been made. Both the sender and intended recipient of the message remain a mystery.Update from Galnet News

An anonymous source has indicated that the scandal surrounding former senator Kahina Tijani Loren has awoken latent animosity within the Imperial powerbase.
The source claims that recent events have brought the affairs of Admiral Denton Patreus, Princess Aisling Duval and even Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval into the spotlight, and that much intrigue and politicking is taking place behind closed doors.
Princess Duval, following an embarrassing story from The Imperial Citizen, said: “Isn’t it interesting that this happens just as a crisis is developing on our borders? While the media is preoccupied with that psychopathic Loren woman, the real stories are being ignored!”
Neither Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval nor Admiral Denton Patreus deigned to comment on the matter.Update from Galnet News

The discovery of mysterious wreckage in the Pleiades Nebula has rekindled interest in the so-called Martian Relic, an object discovered beneath the surface of Mars over one thousand years ago.
Very little is known about the Relic except that it was discovered in 2280 and is relatively small, measuring no more than a few centimetres square. Indeed, there is so little concrete information in the public sphere that some have questioned the Relic’s very existence. But leaked Federal records confirm that the object, which was sequestered by the Federal government shortly after its discovery, is very real.
The discovery of the Unknown Artefacts, Unknown Probes and the mysterious wreckage in the Pleiades Sector AB-W B2-4 system has prompted many to wonder anew at the Relic’s origin. Naturally, some have speculated that it could be a Thargoid artefact, but with access to the Relic restricted, this theory can be neither proved nor disproved.
Only one thing is for sure – until the Federal government decides to release information into the public domain, we have little option but to speculate.Update from Galnet News

Princess Aisling Duval has clashed with former Imperial senator Lady Kahina Loren in an impromptu debate organised by The Imperial Citizen. Unbeknownst to either Princess Duval or Lady Kahina, parts of the altercation were broadcast live.
Princess Duval was heard to say: “You really thought you could swan in here from your provincial little system and get away with murder? You even had designs on being Emperor. Have you any idea how ridiculous you look?”
“I’m not the one wearing a stupid wig,” Loren retorted.
“You’re finished,” said Princess Duval. “Everyone knows you’re guilty. You’ll be stripped of your rank and title, and no fancy speech can save you!”
“At least I don’t need someone to write my speeches for me,” Loren replied. “Anyone with half a brain can see this is a set up. Ask yourself this – who has the most to gain from this ridiculous charade?”
“Nice try. You’ll pay for what you’ve done – Patreus will see to that. I know you hate him!”
“Oh, I despise the man,” said Loren, “but if I wanted him dead, he’d be dead.”
Lady Kahina Loren’s trial will take place in two weeks’ time.Update from Galnet News

A spokesperson for the Pleiades Resource Enterprise has announced that its appeal for exploration data was enthusiastically received by the galactic community. Hundreds of pilots contributed to the campaign by sweeping the Pleiades Nebula and delivering the resultant astronomical data to Pre Logistics Support Gamma in the Pleiades Sector IH-V C2-5 system.
The organisation’s spokesperson released the following statement:
“The Federation extends its gratitude to those who supported this operation. If there are other crash sites like the one discovered in AB-W B2-4, it is imperative that we know. That’s why this data is so important.”
Pilots who contributed to the initiative are now free to collect their rewards from Pre Logistics Support Gamma in the Pleiades Sector IH-V C2-5 system.Update from Galnet News