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Welcome to another edition of news and views from the CSNN's favourite reporter and news anchor, Ainsley Moore, the peripheries' most favourite unbiased publication in the known universe,

And so with the news


Corewards Conflict - Empire Fleets Smash DEN/HEX Fleets

Conflict between Empire and member of the Alien Alliance (AA) have spilled over into open conflict, as the Zewt system has seen 3 days of intense fighting which saw a joint Empire fleet achieve a decisive victory over an AA fleet

Military sources have told CSNN that multiple fleet engagements have occurred throughout the Zewt system between stardate 215.10.3 and 215.10.5. resulting in major losses for AA forces.

At the height of the fighting, it is estimated over 1000 warships was involved in hostilities within the Zewt system.


^{Picture taken by embedded military photographer of a major Zewt system engagement.}


Corewards Conflict - A Numbers Game

Military sources have been analysts have been studying statistics from the fighting and have informed the CSNN of the number of damaged and destroyed warships.

It was recorded AA losses at 78 confirmed kills with 205 damaged. Empire Losses standing at 18 confirmed kills and 589 damaged.

Hull loss for both sides (of various types) stands at 3260 hulls lost by Empire forces and 14150 hulls lost by AA forces, showing a greater than 4 to 1 loss by AA forces.


^{An unnamed CAL officer analysing figures as they are received.}


Corewards Conflict - FLZ Enter The Conflict

After having a provocative fleet within the Corewards region for some time, it's true intention was made clear as ship to ship conflict occurred between the FLZ fleet and Empire Forces, in the Zewt system on stardate 215.11.1.

Some 21 FLZ warships were destroyed during the fighting on this day, and with no information forthcoming regarding Empire forces, it can only be assumed that losses were light if any.

Military analysts debated at great lengths that these vessels were not part of the FLZ main fleet and may have been used as "sacrificial lambs" to interject the FLZ into the growing conflict, the way the DEN interjected themselves into the CAL/AFT conflict.


^{Picture showing alleged alien space ship.}


Corewards Conflict - Small Engagement

Military sources have confirmed the destruction of two DEN Jackal BP class destroyers on stardate 215.11.1.

Information of this engagement is extremely low with only the confirmed kill report being shown to the CSNN, with no mention of Empire forces involved.


^{Unconfirmed pictures of a DEN jackal BP class warship.}


DEN Warship Engaged In Kastor

In what could be a disturbing expansion to the Corewards Conflict, a lone DEN warship was engaged within the Kastor system.

Though the both ships involved fired at each other, it is believed this engagement resulted in minimal damage to both ships involved.


Library picture of the CAL ship involved in this incident.


MRC Terrorists Attack BHD Shipping, Destroyed by Empire Forces

MRC Terrorists attacked a defenceless BHD freighter in the Fetlock system, stardate 215.11.4, with the loss of all hands.

The BHD ship, which had just finished delivering medical supplies to the local populace, was taken down without mercy by the terrorist vessels.

Empire forces consisting of elements of the BHD and CIA home fleets was sent to take down these terrorists and after two days of fighting, the MRC terrorists were driven off with severe damage, along with 2 confirmed kills.

Military forces told CSNN that 2 CIA ships had been lost during the fighting, but these were holdovers from the IMP/CNF war and were due for decommission in Q4 of 215.


^{Nuns of an unnamed convent showing their emotion after hearing of the loss of the unarmed supply ship.}


Tensions Rise Throughout The Peripheries

With insults flying over the public interstellar forums, the Imperial Viceroy has declared the HEX are banned from Imperial space.

Strained relations are said to be the root cause of this banning order, with owners of HEX assets within Imperial space requested to contact the Viceroy's office.

The DEN have also been noted as entering banned areas of Inner Empire space, which the Viceroy the DEN to heed a warning to keep combat out of Imperial space.


^{Some cubs are always spoiling for a fight.}


GTT CEO resigns

GTT CEO James Stryker has resigned following the GTT's involvement in the Corewards Conflict reported earlier.

Almost immediately after the announcement, AA leaders began to insult Empire leaders which has become part of the AA's playbook.


^{From an early draft of the CEO's resignation letter.}


New News Station "The Beacon" Opens Its Channels

"The Beacon", a new news channel dedicated to the Alien Alliance's point of view has opened its channels.

Despite recent polling on CAL.gov showing this is the least read publication throughout Caliphate and Imperial space. "The Beacon" has been touted as the most read publication in AA space, despite reports of FLZ soldiers threatening to enslave families that read anything other than "The Beacon".

Editorial: "The Beacon" shows itself to be a biased publication in its opening statements. This is contrary to an open and free press within an open and free society. The CSNN has always been unbiased to the subjects it reports and gives the facts in a fair and balanced way, something by its own admission "The Beacon" does not do. Don't be fooled by "The Beacons" light, as it blinds you to the darkness that is behind it.


^{Beware of those who use the light to cover their own darkness. Only the True One holds the guiding light.}


This ends of another unbiased edition of CSNN of which we hope we can bring updates to these news stories,

This is Ainsley Moore, reporting for the CSNN, let peace and prosperity be upon you all.



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