Astronomer Traces Continuous Signal to Solrain Space

UUNN Newswire

(UUNN HQ) Quantar astronomer Lirpa Erstens announced today that she has identified a continuous radio signal originating in an area of deep space beyone Solrain, known as the Folfangian Abyss. “It’s clear that this is not a natural phenomenon,” said Erstens. “It is a continuous encoded stream. But I have been unable to determine the method of encoding as yet.”

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Initial reports leaked in Solrain have the populace buzzing with the belief that this, finally, may lead to locating the Lost Planet Solrain.

TRI Corp Issues Warning

UUNN Newswire

(UUNN HQ)  The following was released today by Dr. Zhia Khatdinal, Director of Astrophysics and Cartography for TRI Corp:

 *  *  * ALERT *  *  * 

A dark-energy wave has been detected and is expected to reach our space tomorrow.  While this event is similar to the one that caused The Catastrophe ten years ago, it is much less powerful.  It is expected to result in some minor time-disruption.  For most this should only be approximately one hour.

Other symptoms could include tiredness, mild headache and nausea — though if you experience this it could also simply be a hangover.

TRI-R Astrophysics and Cartography will continue to monitor the situation.

Quant Core Organic Foods Processing Shut Down after Contamination Sickens Hundreds

by Thane Carios

(Quantar Core Station)  Four have died and several hundred more were sickened on Quantar Core — some critically — by contaminated Organic Food from the Quantar Core processing facility.  The outbreak started on 124.1.9 and medical personnel quickly identified Organic Food consumption as the common link.

“Our medical emergency staff was amazing,” said Delphia Neamru, Governor of Quantar Core.  “If it was not for their quick diagnosis, there would have been many more victims.  Processing was shut down and all shipments stopped within an hour of the contamination alert.”

“The contaminant was a neurotoxin derived from ekel venom,” said TRI-Security Commandant Solder Ronin, “so this was clearly an act of sabotage.  Furthermore, D&L records for the period from midnight UTC on 124.1.8 and 00:40 UTC on 124.1.9 were wiped.  And during low-traffic times like those, flight decks are usually empty.  We plan on interviewing the following pilots who were on-duty during that general time period:  Boelling, Flint, Malachite, Nel, Nari and Tork.”

Ekels are enormous predatory sea creatures native to Martius.  Their venom is located in their dorsal fins.  We asked the Office of Empress Iulia Atreus about Ekel venom.  The reply was:

“Her Highness says that Ekels do not surrender their venom very easily . . . so this was an impressive feat of skill, determination and valor.”

Quantar Core is one of the largest exporters of Organic Foods generating approximately 40u per hour. Officials hope processing can be resumed within a week, once investigations are completed and all equipment has been sanitized.

Unrest Breaks Out in Belum After News of Resident’s Execution

UUNN Newswire

(Belum, Martius)  Protests broke out in the town of Belum after residents found out that Titus Valens had been executed at the palace in Etrucera — allegedly for for dereliction of duty.

It is estimated that more than 500 protesters had assembled in the town square, many carrying signs acusing the Empress Iulia of murder.  Most of the proteststers scattered as soon as the ISS (Imperial Security Service) arrived.  The few who remained were quickly arrested and taken away, with one screaming “You work for a murderer . . . a MONSTER! So what’s that make YOU?” as she was roughly shoved into a transport vehicle.

Valens, just shy of his 22nd birthday, had just completed the process of becoming a jump-pilot and had quickly achieved the level of Corporal. He was an only-child.  His family has lived in Belum for more than five generations.

Commemoration Planned for 10th Anniversary of The Restoration

UUNN Newswire

(UUNN HQ) There are less than two weeks to go until the 10th Anniversary of Restoration Day and TRI Corporation has announced that the Factions have contracted it to create an exclusive new medal to be awarded to each pilot who logs in for duty on that day (12:01am UTC – 12 midnight UTC).

Current and Retired Pilots are encouraged to log in for duty — even if only for a short time — to help commemorate this special day.

The Restoration is the period of time between The Catastrophe (112.4.30) and 113.12.28 — the date TRI Corporation officially activated station launch systems and opened jumpgates (i.e. “Restoration Day.”)

Hyperial President Issues Statement

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(Hypsos, Hyperial)  The following statement was just released by the office of Hyperial President, Drago Maximilian:

Over the past two weeks it has saddened me to watch as our people have fallen into squabbling and back-stabbing.  I chose to allow things to play out while I collected enough information to make a proper decision.  That time is now.

“Evidence” that our Station Governor, the Honorable H.A. Nelson, was involved in a murder plot  was obtained by a member of The Directorate.  This “evidence” was delivered by a known smuggler and it was allegedly discovered during maintenance of an Octavius subspace transceiver.  Careful forensic evaluation of this record reveals that it was falsified — actually a pretty sloppy job that the perpetrator tried to cover up with random data corruption.

Unfortunately this kind of evalution did not happen before emotions flared and this witch-hunt began — and before we made public fools of ourselves.  This was clearly an attempt made by outsiders to destabilize Hyperial — and we are looking into that.

As of this moment, Governor Nelson is completely and absolutely cleared of any wrongdoing in the murder of Berl Rismore; and Grain shipments to Hyperial Station will resume.

Now, hopefully, this circus is at an end and we can focus on getting some traction on the important faction mission under way to construct the new RAM production facility.

Oct Core Attacked

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(UUNN HQ) There are unconfirmed reports of two attacks on Octavius Core by consular ships from Martius.  More details when available.

Court Issues Injunction on Directorate Indictments

UUNN Newswire

(UUNN HQ)  Hyperial Court Chief Justice Graham Talut issued an injunction today suspending the indictments against H.A. Nelson and Lerril Bade, noting that ‘The Directorate had overextended its authority under the Charter and that the evidence used was questionable.’  A full ruling on the issue is expected within a few weeks.

Hyperial Releases Statement

UUNN Newswire

(UUNN HQ) The Hyperial Directorate has released the following statement:

An emergency session of The Directorate was convened this week after information was received regarding the 118 murder of Directorate Member and Mayor of Barnard candidate Berl Rismore.  This information provides strong evidence that H.A. Nelson, our current Station Governor and Commandant of the HSS, was a deeply involved in the murder as well as the subsequent cover-up.

Therefore, this body, after careful deliberation, has decided to hand down an indictments of H.A. Nelson and HSS Asst Commandant Lerril Bade for the murder of Berl Rismore.  Nelson has been notified that he has been relieved of his duties and has been commanded to turn himself in for official processing.

The Hyperial statement confirms the earlier information received regarding Nelson’s ouster, but opens up many new questions regarding Nelson’s alleged role in the murder and the nature of the evidence driving such a major decision.

Reports Indicate Directorate Ousts Nelson

UUNN Newswire

(UUNN HQ)  According to dirtside sources, Hyperial’s Directorate convened a special session earlier this week that lasted three days. After multiple, deeply-divided votes the session has reportedly resulted in the removal H.A. Nelson as Governor of Hyperial Station and head of Hyperial Station Security (HSS).

Nelson was just re-elected for his fourth term by The Directorate about seven months ago.  It is unclear why Nelson was removed and who was instrumental in organizing the special session to call a vote.

So far, Hyperial has not responded to requests for a statement.