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 Halo News Shocking news has reached our news-room this week from inside the newly discovered Halo Periphery. The following report has been received from a party who wishes to remain anonymous: Action: Officer J. xxxx is xxx's recently promoted senior representative in Halo He has orders from his superiors to make contact with the HBO and request an affiliation number for HEF. Xxx would like to make it policy that any ship in Halo carries HEF on its DNT. Result: Investigation/Mei Mei Mei/HBO Ambassador/ Knowledge of Halo Execution Fleet (103) The ambassador, currently enjoying making his Kastorian slave's life quite intolerable waves away the officers explanation behind his request for the HEF's signature. He assures the officer that the HEF are above sentients taking pot shots at them. They really do not take it personally. Generally speaking the atomising of the vessel that thought the action tactically sound is more than enough for them. The only time it did hear of something out of character was when one of the bigger factions launched a full platform salvo of antimatter into one - that really pissed them off. The casual revelation that the HBO authorities are Slavers will send shockwaves around the Peripheries, particularly amongst those affiliations who are strongly anti-slavery. When asked for a comment regarding their involvement in the Halo Periphery, cheese-eating pacifist-monkeys the Detinus Republic looked very shifty before excusing themselves. Though we have recently heard that DTR Fleet Headquarters have placed an order for a large number of hosepipes and footballs, and are circulating enquiries as to whether any of the Jiggly Room dancers would like to relocate to the Venice System. You do the maths. In related news, rumours are starting to spread throughout the Yank system of sinister black vessels landing at isolated farming communities, and of entire villages going missing. Could there be a dark underside to the opening of the Halo Periphery, and as vessels travel from here to there, something else is entering our space? FLZ On the Move The Flagritz Empire have just completed a two day mission against Felini forces in the Skye system. Day one saw the destruction of the outpost FEL Skye Approach Delta which was reduced to rubble by a force of captured Sabre Tooth class ships converted to the Empires service. Day two saw the ambush of the Felini response force. 1 Broadsword Class Heavy Cruiser, 1 Lynx Maverick Class Destroyer and 3 Lynx Jester Class Carriers were destroyed with no Imperial losses in return and in fact hardly scratched the paintwork of the Flagritz ships. Two Felini Smilodon Fang Class ships escaped destruction by fleeing without even firing a shot. Imperial Cover-Up? Rumours are circulating that the Imperial Patrol Commissioner Gracey Githyanki has been involved in covering up the extent of the military losses suffered when the Imperial forces attacked the RIP Starbase of Freedom city in a desperate attempt to capture the Periphery-famous Jiggly room. It seems as if large numbers of Jiggly patrons and dancers rallied to the cause and inflicted what can only be called a humiliating defeat on the trained military might of the Imperial Services. There are rumours of mass graves and thousands of dead Imperial troops. All of which were covered up when the Imperial Navy arrived to commence a heavy orbital bombardment that finally battered Freedom City into submission and eventual surrender. As with any orbital bombardment, it is suspected heavy civilian casualties were inflicted. RIP Capitulate? With the fall of Freedom City, it seems as if the RIP might be on the verge of absolute surrender to the Imperial-Bloc… More Slavery The Falconian Vulturian Command Council have authorised the publication of the following information they have uncovered this week: __________________ Printed on 30th December 2009, Star Date 209.52.3 TURN REPORT Starting Location: Docked at FLZ OUTPOST Dae Fosselika (65900) - Fosselika System (66) >TU 300: Find Quantity of Item Type {6} 432 Slave items (432 mus). Total TU cost for this action is 50 This action cost you 200 stellars ___________________ Printed on 4th January 2010, Star Date 210.52.5 TURN REPORT Starting Location: Docked at FLZ OUTPOST Dae Fosselika (65900) - Fosselika System (66) >TU 200: Find Quantity of Item {598} 450 Flagritz Slaves (598) were discovered. Total TU cost for this action is 50 This action cost you 200 stellars ___________________ At present we cannot account for the increase in slaves. It is our belief the FLZ is "acquiring" Flagritz Slaves to bolster their economy. We are also glad to report the destruction of approximately 1 dozen enemy vessels within the past week in Twilight for no losses to allied forces. Finally, it would appear that one of the Huntlords within the Falconian Expeditionary Forces (FEF) within Twilight has touched a nerve of the Flagritz Hierarchy.. They have been forced to broadcast words of reassurance to attempt to maintain dominance of the civilian populations - A broadcast is sent exclaiming to the civilian populations of the various worlds reached by the transmission that the Consortium ships at the stargate cower there in fear. They are trapped. They cannot exit Twilight. They cannot received reinforcements due to the shutting of the Inferno gate They are running low on ammunition. Every day they delay the Empire grows stronger. All who heed the coward call of Lord Fitzraven will suffer. Remember, the price of life is obedience. Traitors will die. Kel Doxel Rahm, FLZ Hominid Scythe, CiC T'Kla According to our intelligence documents KEL DOXEL RAHM was previously a toilet cleaner in the Flagritz Republic. At the height of this career he had two Wimbles and a Naplian working for him (he did unfortunately have to answer to Munchy the Hive Toilet Crab). Upon the Republics return to the Empire his limited ability and hugely inflated sense of self importance made him an obvious choice for promotion to Political Rank. Yours humbly, Administrator Xen Secret Relations? Are Spugman and Scott secretly related? Inquiring people comparing the writing habits of these two gentlemen are suggesting that they may be related, possibly even twin brothers. "Both use long-winded, verbose statements that make little sense to anyone who reads them, indicating a need for self justification" according to Dr. Igot A. Problem II of the University of Sol. "The recent writing samples of both men indicate a desire to 'prove' themselves with words when their actions are lacking", said Dr. Problem. "Their writings are bluster, and they accuse others for their lack of success". Conspiracy theorists are already speculating on what they may discover as they search official and unofficial records trying to connect the two. R U. Aware of the Society of Strange Thought has said that he has friends tracking birth records and has even stated that the two men may be alien lifeforms implanted into two human bodies in order to sow confusion among humans. Pirate News The AFT have managed quite a rare feat this week, having successfully boarded and captured a Pirate vessel. The PIR ship Eyes Of Large fell to a detachment of 200 human marines who quickly overcame the 5 pirate crew defending. This may well be the first time a pirate vessel has been successfully boarded… Upon capture, the pirate Carny Class Explorer was found to be equipped with the following: |-Installed Items--------------------------------------------------------------| | | | 1 AI Navigator mkII (916) - 10 mus | | 1 Battle Bridge (101) - 50 mus | | 1 Bunks (98) - 10 mus | | 6 Combat Engine mkIV (167) - 20 mus | | 1 ISR Type 3 Engines (150) - 20 mus | | 1 Jump Drive (175) - 50 mus | | 20 Sensor mkIV (106) - 10 mus | | 2 Thrust Engine mkII (161) - 20 mus | A collection of remarkably high tech equipment, which has come to be expected from Pirate Larges vessels. The question of who is controlling these ships remains a mystery, with Pirate Large still in retirement; there must be a new pirate organisation on the go. Though one, it has to be said, which is sadly ineffective. CNF Ship Destroyed Dewiek forces, somewhere in the Peripheries, have reportedly destroyed a Confederate spy ship believed to belong to everybody's favourite chubby alien-hater General Scott. Assassinations? The disappearance of 3 key GTT political figures continues to mystify news sources. Though we may finally have found out what happened thanks to the following Dismas Liberation Organisation press release: "The DLO is pleased to announce that we have managed to infiltrate the GTT and eliminate three of its top leaders. Drake Takiyama has reportedly 'gone missing'. Not quite. And Fox announced he was stepping down. Anyone seen him around? Ignore the body double who pops up occasionally. Does anyone really believe that a meglomaniac like him would voluntarily step down? When the GTT leave St. Dismas, our actions against the GTT will cease. There are plenty of other bullies who will draw out attention next. Mr. Spugman, are you requiring assitance? DLO High command." Historical Note Inter-galactic News reporters have recently managed to unearth, thanks to the Confederacy, notes on what happened to the Celestial Emperor of the Children Of Hexos following the destruction by the COH of the moon Coombes. >Date 20.3: Special Action {...} {...} Action: Now that the ex-COH Emperor is now in custody have the officials establish his demeanour. Is he being co-operative, unhelpful, willing to spill the beans to save his own hide etc..? Make it clear he is being held under suspicion and has not yet been formerly charged with anything (but we reserve the right to do so after questioning). Result: Special Action/Sarajevo/Emperor of the COH/War Crimes The alien is curled up in what could presumably be described as a mantis position. It has been in the same position since it has arrived and while not actively cooperative it is also not being uncooperative either. It has acknowledged that it is being held under suspicion of war crimes but to date has neither confirmed nor denied its involvement in the Brighton Bombing aka the Coombes Incident. >Date 20.5: Special Action {...} {...} Action: First off have the investigators query the Emperor on the publicly sighted instances of experiments involving injecting Hive DNA into other species including humans to make drones. What does the Emperor have to say about this? Result: Special Action/Sarajevo/Emperor of the COH/War Crimes/Human Experiments The Emperor admits to the possibility that some of his governors were probably involved in clandestine operations that involved live sentient subjects. He is not however personally aware of any. He asks how many Meklan the Confederacy own? >Date 20.5: Special Action {...} {...} Action: Present the publicly revealed evidence regarding the New Sussex incident involving the nuking of the gas giant. Even Jordan and the new COH administration have confirmed the chain of events that transpired so that is not in question, motives and prior knowledge of the consequence of any known doings are the questions. Specifically we are interested to hear how the Emperor pleads as to his extent of involvement in the matter and to what extent was Jordan's dealing in the matter (according to him). Result: Special Action/Sarajevo/Emperor of the COH/War Crimes/New Sussex The Emperor states only that the COH revered the Architects as gods. If your god commands the launch of missiles into a designated target, then this is what you will do. If the Confederacy has an issue with divine commands, then they should take it up with the deity in question. Note though that the Children of Hexos following the events have now had a civil upheaval and cast out their Emperor as a result. They have turned their backs on their Emperor and their Gods. As for the involvement of Ian Jordan - the human played his part and though in the eyes of the Divine and the Emperor he is merely the instrument of the Gods, he has also been cast out by the Children. The Emperor cares not for him, he has served his use. The ultimate fate of the Emperor remains unknown, though it is thought the CIA 'disappeared' him from a Confederate detention cell shortly following the conclusion of his interrogation. The true guilty party, Ian Jordan, who masterminded the COH actions, remains at large and wanted. Periphery Classifieds Market Expansion Dear Gents - please note that CIA Bedlam can now offer more items and in particular can offer Tessisian Grubs (33635) at $0.4 per unit which is live trade and we will entertain favoured custom from anyone with live trade incomming. And any private deals will be honoured. many regards - CIA Harlington Once the market has been established IMP Mos Eisley will look to buy the grubs at 0.8. Should any industrious trader like to establish a return good with CIA bedlam, please contact me directly for your options. Duke Shirley Githyanki. IMP Patrol Commissioner. From The Blog Of The IDC Since returning to the helm of the IDC I've been thinking of the direction the business should go in. A long while ago I had the dream of claiming a star system and developing the planetary bodies therein so that all of them could sustain life. Colonising the system and generally creating an environment which would be attractive to all sentients to settle in once we were ready to admit other groups. However, the issues surrounding system claims have led me to believe this is a futile proposition. While reassessing the current holdings of the IDC it has become apparent that the long term interests of the company are best served by basing our operations within the confines of KAS space. The Halo periphery may well be another option to explore in the near future, the first steps having already been made. Contracted development work, which the IDC was set up for, will be based on arrangements made with the relevant system owners. Any fixed assets that the IDC establishes within systems for the completion of contracts will have to be viewed as temporary on our part, even if given settlement rights by the system owner. IDC establishments outside of KAS or HBO space may well have to be ignored for the purposes of developing research centres and manufacturing - there is little point in expecting to keep them until the IDC have the power, either political or military to deter seizure by outside agencies. Which brings me to the issue of company security - to run a military department beyond simple freighter security or not? That issue can wait a little longer as it opens up a whole raft of wider issues relating to relations with other organisations. Not least of which is the restrictions put on system occupants by the KAS and the HBO. A large security fleet capable of giving outside agencies pause for thought would most likely be beyond the restrictions of the KAS or the HBO so finding a place to set-up a naval base could prove difficult. Particularly if attempting to hide the full strength of the fleet. One has to chuckle at the amusing position to be in when thinking long term... From The Nexus Best. Update. Ever. Maintenance Complex Visit order now works when issued inside Squadron Orders! Yippee! Message From The Editor Hi, I've had an upsurge in submissions of stories and information this week, so sincere thank you to everybody who sent me things. I think its made for one of the more interesting issues lately. And I've just realised I've hit my word limit for this edition. So there are going to be a few things held over for next week's edition. Simon. ****** Contacts: Editor: Simon Field - sss [dot] editor [at] googlemail [replacetoavoidspamdot] com |
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