G.Rasputin’s Daring Escape Sends Shock Waves Through All Factions

by Yaz Shanndar

(Kalibas, Amanra) Infamous former pilot G.Rasputin escaped brefly from the Bayberry Emotional Care Center in Kalibas today setting off security alerts throughout Solrain, while other factions kept a close watch on the situation.g-rasputin

G.Rasputin — who regularly shouted “Hi, I’m G.Rasputin, and I am to the Solrain people as the The Chupacabra is to goats” — was a long-time favorites of guards and inmates alike, had been confined to the facility since 108 AT.

The escape plot started when Anna, his “wife” of 13 years (an escort he married just hours before his incarceration), came for her weekly conjugal visit.  She gave G.Rasputin the clothes she was wearing while changing into a spare outfit she had in her purse. G.Rasputin, who has always shaved his arms and legs, applied fake nails, put on a wig, lipstick, heels, and the outfit that his wife had left him. It was a Garden Explorer red floral print, with a deep V-neckline and a banded empire waist that gave way to a flared mini skirt. The outfit was so stunning, he was able to walk right past the guards and out of the facility without attracting anyone realizing what was happening —  collecting several personal comm codes in the process. Continue reading

Emperor Cineon to Celebrate Birthday with Antiflux Giveaway

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(Cina, Cinatus)  Emperor Cineon turns 40 on 121.7.17 and according to the Office of Consul Zagabi, the Emperor has decided to award FOUR Antiflux ECMs from the Strategic Imperial Supply Depot to each pilot who correctly names  Cineon’s father.  

Answers should be sent to cineon_imperator@tri-subspace.net by midnight (UTC) of Cineon’s birthday (121.7.17).  You may also send the answer to The Emperor directly (via F4 direct channel), and wish him a happy birthday, if you see him in space any time that day.

Please note:  Pilot Clones and Drones are not eligible for this prize.

Blue Book Quiz Answers

The following are the answers to the Reconstruction Days Blue Blook Quiz trivia event:

(1) How many planets have the people of Solrain inhabited? [FOUR – Solrain, Soria, Amanra and Hellion]

https://tridatabank.wordpress.com/2015/10/15/solrain-system-overview/

https://jgnewsnet.wordpress.com/2017/10/11/sol-scientist-believes-he-has-identified-ancient-signal/

https://tridatabank.wordpress.com/2016/02/08/solrain-light-lost-listening-outpost-01-sollo1/

https://tridatabank.wordpress.com/2015/10/19/the-great-collapse/

(2) What was the name of the great orbital Sorian information library that was lost in The Great Collapse?  [The Aethenaeum]

https://tridatabank.wordpress.com/2016/02/27/the-aethenaeum/

(3) What were the names of the two governing houses that preceded the current Solrain Traders and Citizens Council (STCC)?  [House of Traders (CEOs of the largest 100 corporations) and the House of Citizens (1000 democratically elected individuals)]

https://tridatabank.wordpress.com/2015/10/15/solrain-political-overview/

(4)  What major event happened in Solain space on 784.7.3 BT?  [The Oasis Disaster]

https://tridatabank.wordpress.com/2000/10/01/the-oasis-disaster/

https://jglibrary.wordpress.com/2000/10/01/the-oasis-disaster-a-time-line-revisited/

(5)  What was the name of the questionable fund-raising foundation used by infamous Sorian scientist Nero Vennimus to raise capital for his quantum tunneling research [Citizens of the Stars Foundation]

https://tridatabank.wordpress.com/2000/10/01/citizens-of-the-stars-foundation/

Congratulations to Hammer-BS, the only contestant, who got 4 out of 5 correct and therefore will receive the Keval’s Thanks medal and 500,000 credits.  Well done!

“Blue-Book Quiz” Questions for Reconstruction Days 121

UUNN Newswire

(UUNN HQ)  The Blue-Book Quiz is ON!  There are five questions to answer, and all of blue bookthe answers can be found here on UUNN; on TRI-Databank; or in the Sarath V Memorial Library.  You may even need multiple sources.

Here are the questions:

  • How many planets have the people of Solrain inhabited?
  • What was the name of the great orbital Sorian information library that was lost in The Great Collapse?
  • What were the names of the two governing houses that preceded the current Solrain Traders and Citizens Council (STCC)?
  • What major event happened in Solain space on 784.7.3 BT?
  • What was the name of the questionable fund-raising foundation used by infamous Sorian scientist, Nero Vennimus, to raise capital for his quantum-tunneling research?

Some of these are pretty easy . . .  some will take a bit of research.  Remember you will have to use one or more of the sources mentioned above.  Answers must be submitted to STCC@tri-subspace.net by 24:00 (midnight) UTC on Saturday 121.7.3.

The awards:

  • All five answers correct: Seeker of Knowledge medal and 1 million credits
  • 1 to 4 answers correct: Keval’s Thanks medal and 500k credits
  • 0 for 5: Captain’s Commendation

UUNN will publish links to the answers at the end of Reconstruction Days after winners have been announced.