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 Flagritz Strike! As suspected, the Flagritz Empire have made their move against the Consortium forces in the Twilight Periphery. A massed fleet of FLZ vessels ranging in size from small support cruisers right up to a significant force of thirty or more of their monstrous 200 hulled battleships has struck against the cut-off Consortium fleet. The Flagritz, armed largely with Nova guns, missiles and torpedoes, exchanged a lively fire with a superior number of SMS/FEL/FCN ships in a fierce battle which saw almost two entire squadrons of SMS Heavy Cruisers destroyed, 18 ships in total along with two or three larger FCN/FEL ships. However the FLZ did not have it all their way, as 6 of their vessels were destroyed, along with heavy damage inflicted to 10 baseships, one of which is understood to have suffered catastrophic hull failure as it attempted to withdraw from battle. Initial reports from our reporters embedded with the SMS fleet suggest that the FLZ may have run into a stiffer defence than they were expecting, as on the second day of battle the FLZ fleet seems to have sought to withdraw - an operation during which they suffered some significant damage as long-range weapons fire from Consortium forces went unanswered by the fleeing FLZ vessels. A consortium source has issued the following quote regarding the battle: "A major FLZ fleet group moved into the Quadrant of the Stargate, it included a number of OPS designed Blackwidow class 300HH vessels. They where engaged by forward elements of the Consortium Armada, after a single day of battle the FLZ fled, unable to stomach a protracted conflict." Mohache Leadership It's all change in the realm of the Mohache Overlords this week, as the following press release indicates: "Kourdda beings of the Peripheries It has now been confirmed that Listens to Voices has stepped down as Nootka of the Mohache Nation and the respected Sees with Knowledge has taken up the mantle of leadership. In a quiet ceremony, with little fuss, the Staff of Peace was handed over to the new Nootka. The following banquet however, was more befitting such a grand occasion and lasted well into three weeks, with intermittent naps between the 5 course meals. There is still much speculation as to why Listens has chosen this moment to stand down. Some foreign critics would argue that he represents the old Mohache way and that since discovering the peripheries in 203 the Nation has failed to integrate itself fully with many alien species, preferring to remain aloof and proud of it's peaceful stature within the new systems. However, Listens is revered among the Mohache people and there has been much concern for his apparent failing health over the last few years. He has spent long periods in meditation recently and comments such as 'the path of ascension has been revealed' have had the population both excited and concerned for his sanity. Several weeks spent within the Mohache Science Academy have also fuelled many rumours. The old leader continues to go about his business quietly, discreetly and methodically .... the Nation though, continues on it's path, united as ever behind it's new Nootka, Sees with Knowledge. Kell vemmika hurda rohappu." Alien translation experts here at the Inter-Galactic News offices have suggested to us that 'Kell vemmika hurda rohappu' may well translate as 'Death to the enemies of the dread Mohache Empire'. Fuelling rumours that the peaceful farmer image is precisely that - the image that the Mohache portray to the Peripheries to cover their evil empire building ways. In related news, it is still unclear why the Editor of the SSS has so much fear and paranoia relating to the Mohache. Possibly Alien Brain Parasites. Charity Begins In The Imperial Services Offices of the IMP Navy Patrol Commisioner have today made a 20,000 stellar payment via the EEM for distribution to numerous charitable organisations. More Alien Brain Parasite activity? Sneaky Pirates A pirate vessel has reportedly managed to sneak into orbit of a major GTT base and capture and board a freighter without being detected. It is understood both pirate and victim were able to escape before GTT commanders issued alerts. Pirate Spotted A pirate boarder has been spotted in the outer reaches of the Lewis system by a GTT patrol. All freighter captains are warned to be on alert. Halo More reports have reached our newsroom of pirate scout activity in the Halo system. Perhaps in response to this, a large number of stealth scouts from various affiliations have been spotted moving around the wormhole terminus in Yank, presumably monitoring all traffic coming and going to the Halo periphery. Halo More rumours from the Halo periphery, as whispers reach our newsroom that commanders of the Kastorian Annihilation Fleet are becoming increasingly irritated with the presence of so many aliens in their space. Whether this means there will be an increased likelihood of twitchy trigger fingers is unknown, but for sure any captains of military vessels that transit into the Halo periphery should step carefully. Apologies Demanded Tiresome Imperial Whingebags (TIW) have demanded apologies from the SSS/IGN for publishing material deemed to be offensive to TIW eyes. The Editor invites all parties with complaints to review the comprehensive SSS/IGN complaint resolution procedures as detailed below: 1) All parties with a complaint are invited to detail their complaint along with full supporting documentation and submit it written on the back of a hand grenade to the address below: RIP News Network. Third Smoking Crater On The Right What's Left Of RIP Bases After The IMP Were Done. Capellan Periphery. 2) Should an adequate response not be forthcoming, complainants are invited to proceed to step 2 of our adjudication process, whereby the details of their complaint should be addressed to the back end of a cow. Believe us, this will probably get you better results than complaining to the SSS/IGN newsroom. All complainants should further be aware that any complaint made will inevitably result in at least 2 weeks worth of extremely negative press for their Affiliation. Thank you for taking the time to review these SSS/IGN complaint procedures. We hope you have a very good day. RIP Compensation Scheme Despite what might be described as mild impacts on their operational capacities, the RIP Pirate Compensation Scheme is continuing on schedule. FLZ Outpost Shelled A small force of Falconian cruisers equipped with rail guns has bombarded the Flagritz outpost XS-MO Fresh, in the Fresh system. The outpost, largely undefended, is understood to have taken very heavy damage, with large casualties. Playbug Bug-Of-The-Week Continuing our efforts to represent multi-species interests. http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh157/SSSEditor/Phoenix/001x0ye6.jpg From The Nexus Combat report explanation. http://www.kjcgames.co.uk/phoenix/nexus/index.php?a=posts&tid=30590&page=0 Eg: 62 Space Fighter mkIIIs - 58 hits - 831 (244) [1740] damage - 100% - Point Defence shot down 4 Space Fighter mkIIIs 831 - internal damage 244 - damage absorbed by shields 1740 - Total Possible Damage ****** Contacts: Editor: Simon Field - sss [dot] editor [at] googlemail [replacetoavoidspamdot] com |
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