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A spokesperson for the Future of Segovan has announced that the Federation’s appeal for construction materials has come to an end. Thousands of tonnes of material were delivered to Obsidian Orbital this week, which will be used to construct a new outpost on HIP 17225 A 1. In a brief statement, the spokesperson thanked those who had contributed to the initiative:
“The Federal pilots who supported this campaign have performed a great service. The new outpost will provide the Federation with a valuable trade and resource-processing hub. You have made the Federation proud.”
The campaign attracted no small measure of controversy, however, with the Federation’s opponents claiming that it represented a further attempt to control access to the non-human structures known as barnacles, a number of which are located on HIP 17225 A 1. One Imperial pilot, speaking on condition of anonymity, made the following statement to the Imperial Herald:
“The Federation wants to control the flow of meta-alloys, pure and simple. That’s why they entered Merope, and that’s why they’re building this new outpost. And as for their claim that they’re protecting the barnacles…well, does anyone really believe that anymore?”Update from Galnet News

For the first time in over a hundred years, a new ship has been added to the Tionisla Orbital Graveyard. Established in the 3100s, the mausoleum was originally a resting place for the rich and famous, but in the economic slump that befell the Old Worlds during that period, the graveyard fell into disuse.
With the graveyard having fallen into disrepair and many of its relics vandalised or looted, it came as something of a surprise when the Tionisla government received a request to inter a recently deceased Commander.
Despite the unusual circumstances, the government of Tionisla processed the application with surprising swiftness, prompting speculation that the individual may have been some kind of celebrity.
Just before the vessel was moved to its final resting place, an onboard beacon briefly activated, transmitting a repeating sequence of curious characters. This continued for a few minutes until a power failure silenced it. The message read “OTSEAFOTSEAF” The significance of the transmission, if any, is unclear.
“I wouldn’t worry about it,” said Grace Mayweather of the Tionisla government. “We see this sort of thing all the time. It’s just a last bit of mischief from the recently deceased. Tricks, codes – sometimes even traps for the unwary. People go mad trying to work these things out, but they never mean anything.”
The identity of the Commander in question is not known, but the ship was identified as an antique Cobra Mk III with the unusual hull registry of ‘Cor meum et animam’.Update from Galnet News

Earlier today, the Fuel Rats Mischief announced plans for an extraction outpost near Jaques Station.
“We’ve been considering such a base for quite a while now. Originally the idea was to set up near Sagittarius A* since it’s one of the regions most visited by explorers. The biggest challenge was always supplying the station with commodities like food and spare parts. Being near Jaques Station will solve this problem since it’s equipped with a habitation ring, and because it’s a destination for a steady stream of supply ships.”
Asked if the fact that Jaques Station is already serving as an operations base would render such an operation pointless, the Fuel Rats spokesperson answered:
“We fully expect Jaques to continue his journey at some point, and since his station simply can’t produce enough fuel to make that possible, sooner or later an outpost will be necessary.”
Commander Rebecca HailUpdate from Galnet News

Authorities in the Ambika system have reported that the region is in the grip of a severe famine. All efforts to shore up agricultural markets have failed, and the food shortage has even triggered bouts of civil unrest. A tentative relief effort has begun, but the convoys attempting to bring aid to the people of Ambika are being targeted by opportunist pirates.
In response to this development, the Union Party of Ambika has launched a two-pronged initiative, focused on bringing relief to the people of Ambika and neutralising the agitators operating in the system. The organisation has promised to reward pilots who deliver the foods to Goulart City, and has placed a kill order on all wanted ships operating in Ambika.
The campaign begins on the 4th of August 3302 and will run for one week. If the final targets are met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.Update from Galnet News

The image transmitted by the mysterious Unknown Probes is still a mystery. But while the image occupies his teams, Dr Arcanonn of the Canonn Interstellar Research Group believes there is more to discover about the Probes themselves. The problem is supply.
“The only known sources of Unknown Probes are Federal military convoys in the Ross 47, G 99-49, Wolf 294 and Wolf 504 systems.”
“The Federal military apparently knows where the Probes can be found, but they’re keeping it a secret, so it’s up to us to lift the veil.”
“Since Unknown Artefacts are found in a 135–150 light year shell around Merope, we believe the probes are in a similar region – possibly even the same region. We also think they will be found in anomalous signal sources, the same as the Artefacts.”
“So please help science, and break the Federal monopoly on these Probes. It could be the most important thing you ever do.”
Commander Lord ZoltanUpdate from Galnet News

As the antagonism between the Federation and the Empire continues to simmer, the Federation has announced plans to expand its Navy with three new Farragut-class Battlecruisers. The development follows a recent initiative to add three new capital ships to the Imperial fleet.
In a statement, Federal President Zachary Hudson spoke candidly about the motivation behind the campaign.
“We live in uncertain times, and we are on the brink of an uncertain future. When I speak to the people of the Federation, I want to be able to promise them that their homes and families are safe. By contributing to this campaign, you can help me keep that promise.”
The Federation has placed an open order for autofabricators, tantalum and superconductors for use in the construction, and has authorised the Workers of Gooheimar Alliance to reward pilots who deliver the requested materials to Brady Horizons in the Gooheimar system.
The campaign begins on the 4th of August 3302 and will run for one week. If the Federation’s targets are met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.
Update from Galnet News

It has been two weeks since Jaques, the owner and operator of Jaques Station, issued an appeal for commodities to repair his beleaguered starport. Since then, scores of pilots from across the galaxy have made the long journey to the Eol Prou RS-T d3-94 system to deliver tantalum, power generators and other materials to Jaques.
Although the campaign is scheduled to run for two more weeks, Jaques has confirmed that the materials received so far have allowed starport personnel to restore some of the station’s facilities.
“The moment supplies started arriving our teams were hard at work, making repairs and restoring facilities. So I’m very pleased to announce that we can now offer our guests refuelling, restocking, repair and outfitting services, as well as the option to purchase limpets and mining equipment from our commodities market.”
“But we’re not out of the woods yet! We still need more material if we’re going to give the old girl a clean bill of health.”Update from Galnet News

As the galaxy becomes increasingly focused on the meta-alloys, the Empire has issued a galaxy-wide request for the controversial material. A spokesperson for the Zagoro Imperial Society, which is coordinating the appeal, released the following statement:
“We don’t yet know all the applications of the meta-alloys, but their ability to counter the harmful effects of the Unknown Artefacts indicates a potentially significant relationship between them, the Artefacts and, presumably, the unknown probes. It would therefore be unwise to let anyone to establish a monopoly on this material.”
“By supporting this initiative, you can help ensure that humankind is ideally positioned to meet the future – whatever it may hold.”
It is presumably not immaterial that the Empire’s initiative coincides with a Federal campaign to establish a new outpost on the planet HIP 17225 A 1 – a known barnacle site.
The Zagoro Imperial Society has promised to reward pilots who deliver meta-alloys to Axon Station in the Zagoro system. The campaign begins on the 28th of July 3302 and will run for one week. If the Empire’s targets are met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.Update from Galnet News

The 80 DD-D 774-CE-2 faction has launched a campaign to establish a planetary outpost in the Eol Prou RS-T d3-94 system. According to the organisation’s spokesperson, the primary purpose of the new outpost will be to support independent trade and exploration in the region.
In a statement, the spokesperson elaborated on the nature of the campaign:
“Well, the arrival of Jaques triggered a real surge in interest in Eol Prou. And since the system is pretty remote, there’s a clear need for an outpost to support pilots ferrying material to and from the starport. That’s in the short term. There’s also a desire among the galactic community to establish a permanent presence in Eol Prou, so hopefully this campaign will be the start of something bigger.”
The 80 DD-D 774-CE-2 faction has placed an open order for mined osmium for use in the construction, and has promised to reward pilots who deliver materials to Jaques Station in the Eol Prou RS-T d3-94 system. The campaign begins on the 28th of July 3302 and will run for four weeks.Update from Galnet News

Alliance Prime Minister Edmund Mahon has offered a critical appraisal of the ongoing antagonism between the Empire and the Federation. His comments, delivering during a recent ministerial address, concern the conflict over the organic structures known as barnacles, and the meta-alloys they produce.
The pertinent part of his address is reprinted below:
“Our history contains no shortage of bloodshed. Territory, resources – we have gone to war over these things far too often.”
“We have expanded into the cosmos, made a home among the stars, created a civilisation spanning thousands of light years. Have we left our pettiness and greed behind, or have we brought them with us? I believe we are capable of working together to create a truly unified society. But the Empire and the Federation do not appear to share this view.”
“I implore my friends in the Empire and the Federation to look beyond their immediate concerns and consider the ramifications of their actions. The organic structures may well be the product of a non-human civilisation. They, and the meta-alloys, should be afforded our protection.”
“We could be on the brink of a new era of discovery. This is no time for military posturing.”Update from Galnet News