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Since being discharged from the medical centre at Leoniceno Orbital, former Federal president Jasmina Halsey has repeatedly spoken about the allegedly transcendent experiences she had while drifting through space.
The former leader purports to have seen “the true architects of creation” and to have been shown what she describes as “the infinities of the cosmos” – assertions that, along with her slowed speech, have seen her condemned as mentally unstable by some commentators.
Now the former president has launched an appeal for exploration data that she hopes will validate her claims. According to a member of her personal staff, the former leader believes the data will prove there are super-intelligent beings living in the depths of space.
The former Federal president released a brief statement to the media:
“They are out there. I have seen them. We must put aside our petty differences and work together to establish contact. There is so much we could learn from them.”
The Azaleach Partnership has agreed to coordinate the campaign on Halsey’s behalf, and to reward pilots who deliver exploration data to Leoniceno Orbital. The appeal begins on the 7th of April 3302 and will run for one week.Update from Galnet News

Dr Arcanonn, head of the Canonn Interstellar Research Group, has been released a statement to the media:
“A year ago today, I inadvertently started what is now known as a paragon of independent science: the Canonn Interstellar Research Group.”
“Since then, my colleagues and our associates have led the way in Unknown Artefact research: discovering and decoding the Artefacts’ Morse code signal, identifying the UA ‘shell’ around the Merope system in the Pleiades, and, more recently, researching the barnacles discovered on five planets in the Pleiades – work that still continues, with new barnacles being found every week.”
“I think the next year will see us answer some of the outstanding questions, but also uncover more mysteries. If so, you can be certain we will be there, working from our lab in Col 285 Sector IX-T d3-43, and lifting the veil for the rest of humanity.”
Commander Lord ZoltanUpdate from Galnet News

The Buckyball Racing Club is has organised a second ‘Kessel Run’ race in celebration of the antique film series ‘Star Wars’. Although the interplanetary travel depicted in the films is now an everyday fact of life, they still fascinate a large proportion of the galactic community.
Participants will depart from George Lucas in Leesti on the 30th of April and visit every station bearing the name ‘Kessel’ before reaching Solo Orbiter in Altair. The competition will run until the 15th of May.
A special event will be held on May the 4th. The Buckyball Racing Club will release details nearer the time.
Commander Stern Winter, Buckyball Racing ClubUpdate from Galnet News

Chancellor Zahra Arias of the Sovereign Justice Collective has announced plans to upgrade the infrastructure and defensive viability of Greeboski’s Outpost in the Phiagre system. In a statement, Chancellor Arias said:
“Greeboski’s Outpost is a bastion for the people of Phiagre and a monument to our independence, and I consider it my duty to upgrade the starport’s services. I have therefore placed an open order for titanium so we can begin the improvement programme.”
Chancellor Arias also called on the Pilots Federation to support Sovereign Justice Collective forces by protecting traders delivering titanium to Greeboski’s Outpost. Pilots who hand in bounty vouchers or deliver titanium to the starport will be generously rewarded.
The campaign begins on the 21st of April 3302 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.Update from Galnet News

Admiral Denton Patreus has announced plans to expand the Imperial Navy with a new Majestic-Class Interdictor. The formidable vessel will boast a range of imposing weaponry, including an array of modular interceptor guns.
Lieutenant Severin, who is overseeing the ship’s construction, issued a statement to the media:
“I know there are some who would question the need for this vessel. To those individuals, I say this: just how safe do you feel? We live in an age in which even Emperors can be murdered. An age in which our enemies’ faces are not known to us, and betrayal and deceit are encountered at every turn. The need for a strong, battle-ready navy has never been greater.”
“In order to complete production as swiftly as possible, we have placed an open order for supplies, and have authorised the Mundjiga Patrons of Law to reward pilots who deliver materials to our base of operations at Sagan Port. I implore all those who are loyal to the Empire to support this operation.”
The campaign begins on the 21st of April 3302 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.Update from Galnet News

For several weeks, explorers have been gathering at the Institute of Galactic Exploration and Research at Kippax Ring in the HIP 72043 system. The system has become a hub for explorers contributing to the Sagittarius-Carina Mission, a project to chart the Sagittarius-Carina arm from its root at the galactic core to its tip at the galactic rim.
Organised by the First Great Expedition, the mission is open to all pilots – the only requirement being that they own a ship and can dream to dare.
“We have a strong support network, an amazing list of places to visit, and vast regions of uncharted territory to explore. What we don´t have is a schedule. Anyone can jump in any time, at any stage of the journey,” said one member of the FGE.
Commander Corbin MoranUpdate from Galnet News

Gilya Signature Weapons, a rare trade commodity prohibited in a number of jurisdictions, are once again in production at Bell Orbital in the Gilya system. The development is the result of intervention from various commercial interests, priests from Sacra Oculus, and the independent Commanders of the Pilots Federation.
A spokesman for the Gilya Law Party said: “The return of this extremely sought-after commodity has made Gilya an independent and commercially profitable high tech system.”
In addition to Gilya Signature Weapons, the system now produces progenitor cells and combat stabilizers, and has two lucrative black markets.
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Sacra OculusUpdate from Galnet News

Imperial investigator Cornelius Gendymion has released a statement to the Prism Herald addressing accusations that Imperial agents were responsible for the destruction of Starship One.
“It seems Federal Times reporter Elaine Boyd’s investigations are being ignored by her countrymen. You may recall that she highlighted the suspicious deaths of key individuals involved in both the Antares and Starship One investigations before her alleged suicide. Her data detailed an off-the-books investigation into the Antares by Vice-President Nigel Smeaton, and also alleged that he was murdered.”
“Congressman George Fallside’s apparent foreknowledge of Smeaton’s death was waved away, but I suspect Jacob Harris might have better luck finding Starship One’s saboteurs if he searched within the Federation – perhaps starting with folks who have ties to Core Dynamics.”
Commander Corrigendum | Loren’s LegionUpdate from Galnet News

The construction of a Majestic-class Interdictor in the Mundjiga system requires generous quantities of tantalum, gallium and indium. Threats of piracy and violent protest have already reached the system.
To counter these threats, a collective of former security contractors known as the Praetorians have committed their forces to defending Mundjiga and the traders operating there. Loren’s Legion, an extension of the Prism defence force, will operate jointly with the Praetorians, protecting traders sourcing tantalum from Prism.
Duke Alden Rowe, leader of the Praetorians, gave the following statement to the press:
“Loyal members of the Imperial Navy Auxiliary, we cannot permit interference with the construction of this critical asset. We must enforce Imperial law and the will of Admiral Patreus by protecting vessels delivering cargo to Sagan Port. We will be a shield for this new Interdictor until it is ready to be a shield for the Empire.”
Commander Corrigendum, Loren’s LegionUpdate from Galnet News

Dr Arcanonn of the Canonn Interstellar Research Group has expressed solidarity with Professor Ishmael Palin, following the latter’s decision to retire from the Palin Institute and pursue personal research into the Unknown Artefacts and meta-alloys.
“It is unfortunate that the professor has been forced to make this decision, but given the existence of the ‘dark forces’ to which he refers, I support him wholeheartedly.”
“I have long been concerned that there are people out there with greater knowledge of the UAs and meta-alloys, and with darker intentions. The secretive convoys, Palin’s abduction, the unexplained increases in the black market value of UAs, the purchase of hundreds of thousands of tonnes of meta-alloys at Obsidian Orbital, and the death threats I received – all are troubling.”
“We mourn the fact that scientists feel the need to retreat to continue their work, but I look forward to visiting the professor on Maia A 3 a.”
Command Lord ZoltanUpdate from Galnet News