New Eden News

The latest news from around the cluster as told by the special reporters of the news organizations of New Eden.

Vitoc shipment destroyed, freedom fighter integrity called into question

  • YC107-09-06

    Khifomek Mareyi, a member of the Amarr Trade Registry, was killed late last night moving a shipment of Vitoc from Asrios to Amarr. Also thought to be related to this incident, two bodies were discovered in Emrayur having died from Vitoc withdrawal. These bodies have been confirmed as two of the escaped gladiators belonging to the now deceased slave-holder, Bamadak Pareh. Mareyi was killed when a group of Matari freedom fighters ambushed her and her pod-pilot escort somewhere in the Youl system. The [...]

    Shady business dealings in Placid

    • YC107-09-02

      Several buy orders for large quantities of contraband goods have been reported to have appeared on market terminals around stations in the Placid region this evening. The buyer, identified as one Jevako Niedboux is said to be offering considerable amounts of ISK for large quantities of small arms and Caldari officer insignias. While these goods remain legal within Gallente space, their illegality in other regions and the sheer volume requested has sparked substantial interest and speculation regarding [...]

      CONCORD convoy attacked; debris scavenger saves the day

      • YC107-08-28

        SINQ LAISON. In yet another convoy attack this week, a CONCORD courier mission transporting the corpses of two Guristas terrorists was intercepted at Rancer early Sunday. Though Guristas forces managed to destroy the transport vessel, the cargo was safely returned to CONCORD by a passer-by loot collector. Freelance pilot Horus UK happened to show up in scene after a Guristas – CONCORD battle in the Rancer system left the loot of a destroyed CONCORD Crane floating in space. Checking the remains, he was [...]

        Another Mordu's convoy attacked in the Outer Ring

        • YC107-08-26

          Under attack from NORAD and Imperium forces, a Mordu’s convoy managed to evacuate the 4C-B7X station last Thursday. A fleet composed of somewhere between 18 and 20 Mordu’s ships and the additional cover of reportedly nearly 20 freelance pilots travelling in a courier mission to the 4C-B7X system to retrieve Legion’s assets met a hostile combined force of NORAD and Imperium vessels. According to Mordu’s convoy leader Lt. Amlerik Raun, operatives from MC, CAIN, KARN and PIXE provided cover while Legion [...]

          Second slaveholder found dead in Amarr

          • YC107-08-23

            A man was found murdered today under similar circumstances to last Friday’s brutal slaying of local slaveholder Rezini Lifu. Identified as Bamadak Pareh, he was found early this morning in his hanger by cleaning staff. Security systems were inexplicably offline throughout that deck during the time the murder was thought to have occurred. Local authorities have stated that as yet no witnesses have come forward with information. Pareh was said to be a friend of Rezini Lifu and was involved extensively [...]

            Walkai Terraforming Industries Lead Scientist Missing

            • YC107-08-22

              In a disturbing development for the troubled Walkai Terraforming Industries Corporation, a lead scientist was today reported missing. The scientist, whose name has not been disclosed, was reportedly heading the corporation's recent terraforming project. Sources close to his family have stated that he has not been seen for the past week, and no sightings have been reported by the public. Concord officials confirmed that they had begun investigations into the disappearance of the scientist at the behest [...]

              Prominent Amarrian slaveholder found murdered

              • YC107-08-21

                A local slaveholder was found dead on Friday at his home in the Amarr system under mysterious circumstances. The man, Rezini Lifu, whose body had been mutilated, was found by a close friend after failing to attend a meeting. Several items of his property were also discovered missing including all of his slaves and large number of combat ready vessels, a full list has not been disclosed. Lifu, who did not have a clone at the time of his death, was described by one source as a ‘sadistic individual’ who [...]

                Amarr Navy skirmish with Khanid forces

                • YC107-08-21

                  The Col system, sources have recently revealed, was the site for an eventful skirmish between a small force of Amarr Navy ships, led by Rezini Hazaza, and a Khanid patrol. The Khanid patrol was led by Daro Hanau, a pilot serving with the Dark Amarr for almost three years. Both sides of the scuffle rallied support from the pod pilots in system, but to the great surprise of the Amarr Navy ships that were left badly damaged after the fight, these pilots turned their guns on the Navy amid shouts of [...]

                  Something is rotting in Jita

                  • YC107-08-19

                    A week has passed since the Takamatsu Trading Exchange began collecting garbage from the systems neighboring Jita, Sobaseki, and Kisogo. What began as a simple job to haul the garbage of the Caldari navy has turned into something larger, as anyone can tell if they dock at the Caldari navy Assembly Plant orbiting Jita IV. "This is absolutely awful," complained one officer. "When you come into a station that's owned by the Navy, you expect crisp, clean service." The officer was referring to the rotting, [...]

                    Family Strife within Race Team Dragon Theft, Accomplice Killed

                    • YC107-08-12

                      One of the few seemingly universal truths across the world of EVE is that all families are home to their fair share of conflict, with the owning family of the Team Dragon race team being no exception. According to a CONCORD statement issued in conjunction with Team Dragon officials, two high spec racers were stolen from their hangars in the Caldari system last Tuesday. The act was perpetrated by Otoo Ogami, son of the notable race team owner Katsen Ogami with his accomplice friend Hanzonas Kitota. [...]

                      Khanid refute CONCORD claims

                      • YC107-08-12

                        Yesterday saw the unexpected and illegal publication of a CONCORD memo, detailing DED plans to infiltrate the Royal Khanid Navy to find evidence to support their claim that a Khanid navyman was responsible for the death of Doriam II, Emperor of Amarr. Following this outrageous leak, the Royal Khanid Navy held a press conference from its headquarters at Kihtaled. Commander Abrikoum Aman of Internal Security stated: “The news of Emperor Doriam II struck the Khanid Kingdom as hard as the Empire. The [...]

                        Amarr Tensions

                        • YC107-08-12

                          As tensions between the Khanid Kingdom and CONCORD rise, we are left wondering how the Amarrian people are taking this. One source within the Amarr Navy, one that wishes to remain anonymous, claims that tensions between individuals that believe in CONCORD's leaked memorandum and those that don't are the direct result of the lack of information forthcoming on Emperor Doriam II's assassination. The source, a fairly well-off officer, claims that certain factions within the Navy are less then happy with [...]

                          CONCORD Memo Leaked

                          • YC107-08-11

                            An internal memo from CONCORD has been leaked which contains details of the alleged assassins of the late Doriam II. The memorandum provided by a source who wishes to remain anonymous states, “We have evidence that points towards an individual from the Royal Khanid Navy being responsible for the assassination”. The memo goes on to detail that, “Preparations are underway for insertion of an under-cover agent into the Royal Khanid Navy to substantiate the claims and gather further evidence”. Strangely [...]

                            Minmatar Mining Corporation

                            • YC107-08-07

                              Earlier today the Minmatar Mining Corporation held their first stage of a new marketing strategy to increase their mineral stocks. The Corporation is holding a lottery where by five winners will win a Rupture Class Cruiser. Each unit of unprocessed ore is counted as a ticket. Participants must only use Frigate or Cruiser class vessels to even out the competition. Ninmelan Ungur stated that they will be running this lottery until such times as internal quotas are filled. Concerned with the wellbeing of [...]

                              DED Considering action

                              • YC107-07-20

                                GENESIS. DED officials are “considering different courses of action against the Finite Horizon corporation” due to their increasing drug-related activities. Ipeman Psarana, Security Officer at DED Yulai X confirmed this morning that FZN operatives have been under surveillance, “in particular their recent war against the Coreli Corporation and their war bounty of several thousands of m3 of narcotics”. It had been previously suggested that DED attention was due to complaints filed by the Walkai [...]

                                Omir Sarikusa amused at CONCORD’s claims

                                • YC107-07-19

                                  Blood Raider Covenant’s commander, Omir Sarikusa, reacted to CONCORD’s claims of having identified Doriam II’s assassins with scorn, “I find it hard to believe that the notoriously incompetent DED investigators managed to solve this ‘mystery’ in such a short time” he said during a short subspace transmission. Sarikusa continued, “This shows yet again the false ways of the Empire. They’re obviously losing control. Fearing upheaval at the lack of news on the matter, the Council decided to broadcast this [...]

                                  Lack of concrete results “a nightmare for the markets”, SuVee claims

                                  • YC107-07-16

                                    LONETREK. Despite recent news about a major leap forward in the ongoing investigation, current downward market trends are “not due to [Amarrian Emperor Doriam II] assassination itself, but to CONCORD’s inefficiency at showing results”, says SuVee CFO. “CONCORD announcing ‘major leaps’ while producing no concrete results and thus preventing [the Amarrian acting regent] Chamberlain Karsoth taking actions concerning the selection of the next Emperor is become a nightmare for the markets”, claims a memo [...]

                                    CONCORD's investigation shed no light so far

                                    • YC107-07-16

                                      NEW CALDARI. The State "will regard the assassination of Doriam II as an Amarrian internal affair until proven otherwise", said CEP official earlier this morning. "To our knowledge, CONCORD's investigation has shed no light so far on the identity of the perpetrator nor the motives behind the crime", said Nashokoda Pekumatken, Chief Executive Panel spokesperson at New Caldari CEP HQ. Following the diplomatic stance on the Mabnen incident during early June "without proof of an external faction being [...]

                                      CONCORD investigators identify the Emperor's assassins

                                      • YC107-07-15

                                        After a meeting of CONCORD investigators with acting regent Chamberlain Karsoth at the Imperial Chancellor's Office, sources close to the Imperial administration are speaking of a major leap forward in the investigation, stating that the perpetrators of the Emperor's assassination have been identified. As the news spreads throughout the Empire like wildfire, many citizens are rejoicing over the prospect of bringing to justice those who have committed this terrible crime. Moreover, a feeling of renewed [...]

                                        Failed escape attempt, Guristas terrorist terminated.

                                        • YC107-07-12

                                          THE FORGE. In a failed attempt to escape CONCORD custody, the well-know Gurista terrorist Bleak Scarab was hunted down and his pod eliminated in Obe earlier this week. According to witnesses, Bleak Scarab was able to break free from the CONCORD interrogation facilities in Tennen. How her escape was possible and how was Ms. Scarab able to seize the Guristas heavy assault cruiser in which she left the system is still not clear. "It is so far obvious that [Ms. Scarab] received outside help", granted Lt. [...]

                                          Mordu's Legion hunts and kills Serpentis battleship

                                          • YC107-07-12

                                            PURE BLIND. Commander Jaymamera Mayer, head of Mordu’s Legion Security Division at 5ZXX-K officially confirmed what until now was rumor only: Serpentis operatives are being actively hunted by Mordu’s forces in the Placid region. News arrived a few days ago about Serpentis battleships being destroyed in conjunction with freelance pod-pilot forces yet no Mordu’s official had commented until today. "A Serpentis Megathron was tracked down to the Moclinamaud system by a three man Mordu’s squad under the [...]

                                            New routes

                                            • YC107-07-11

                                              JITA – THE FORGE. After what was a week of low-keyed grumbling about “increased commodity prices” and “logistic nightmares” from the pod pilot community, the bustling Niyabainen – Jita – Sobaseki hub at the heart of the Caldari state seems busier than ever. “Can’t help but expect that next time the CEP decides such a major logistic revamping we get informed in advance”, said Oikanen Hilo, ship manufacturer at Kisogo “yet it does seem some of the changes may have a positive impact on business. Although [...]

                                              Doriam II Memorial Service in Amarr

                                              • YC107-07-11

                                                After almost a week of mourning following the assassination of Amarr Emperor Doriam II, the Curatores Veritatis Alliance hosted a Memorial Service at the Emperor Family Station in Amarr. Amongst the about 175 attending were pilots from both the Curatores Veritatis and Aegis Milita Alliances as well as numerous loyal Amarr citizens. But not only amarrians had gathered to honour their late emperor - among the attendees were also Hellcore, Cold Lazarus, Derran and Sarkos from Ushra’Khan, who all were [...]

                                                Republic Leaders Condemn “Act of Cowardice”

                                                • YC107-07-05

                                                  In a statement released this morning, Minmatar Republic Prime Minister Karin Midular avowed the Republic’s “dismay at the prevalence of cruelty and the passing of an icon.” “The rising tide of violence and mistrust governing the relations of the world’s powers must be stemmed,” read the statement. “When evil is allowed to exercise its influence unchecked, good people, with the potential to do great things, will fall into the valley of shadow from whence there is no returning. Acts of cowardice, [...]

                                                  Nations reel as assassination’s backlash spreads

                                                  • YC107-07-05

                                                    Chaos is spreading around EVE as the consequence of Doriam’s II assassination. The Amarr Emperor was slain last night in the Imperial Palace in Dam Torsad by an unknown assailant. The Imperial Chancellery is heading the investigation, with aid from the Ministry of Internal Order. Amarr police has rounded up a few suspects, believed to be foreigners, and is currently questioning them at an unknown location. At the daily morning meeting of the Chief Executive Panel, the leaders of the Caldari State were [...]

                                                    AMARR EMPEROR DORIAM II ASSASSINATED

                                                    • YC107-07-05

                                                      Stunning news has just filtered out of the Amarr Empire. Doriam II, Emperor of Amarr, is dead at the hands of an unknown assailant. Details are still sketchy at this moment, but the Emperor's death has just been confirmed by the Imperial Chancellor's Office. The Privy Council has been called together to sit in emergency session. Chamberlain Karsoth, the acting regent, was visibly shaken when confronted by the media outside his office an hour ago. Nevertheless standing firm in his condemnation of the [...]

                                                      Federation and Republic join forces in fight against smuggling

                                                      • YC107-07-03

                                                        The Gallente Federation and the Minmatar Republic have joined hands in their struggle against smuggling cartels, most notably the Intaki Syndicate and the Angel Cartel. A brief statement released from the office of Sark Martek, the head of a new task force to fight smugglers in both empires, stated that “the safety and prosperity of the citizens of these two great empires demanded a tough stance against those aiming to undermine their economical strengths.” While more detailed explanation of what this [...]

                                                        Amarr Forces Deal "Crushing Blow" To Blood Raider Assets

                                                        • YC107-07-01

                                                          In a statement released this afternoon by the Amarr Ministry of War, the Blood Raider Covenant's war effort is reported to have been dealt a "crushing blow" by forces comprising Amarr Navy fighters and capsuleer loyalist paramilitaries. The release details a tactical strike last night against a key Covenant installation in the Sahtogas system, in which "the logistical backbone of the Covenant's war effort was shattered." According to the statement, the installation in question served as the chief [...]

                                                          Capsuleers Drawn Into Struggle as Amarr / Blood Raider Fighting Continues

                                                          • YC107-06-24

                                                            Wednesday saw the latest in a series of ongoing clashes between the Amarr Navy and the forces of the Blood Raider Covenant. Two main battles are reported to have been fought; a Covenant ammunition convoy was taken down in the Alkabsi system by Navy forces assisted by capsuleer fighters, after which a retaliatory strike against a Navy scout team in Haras saw Covenant forces and loyalist capsuleers strike back against the Empire. Capsuleer organizations involved in the fighting include Empire loyalists [...]

                                                            Winners of election emissary contest announced

                                                            • YC107-06-23

                                                              The Federal Administration has finally come out with the much-anticipated list of winners of the election emissary contest. With literally thousands of vouchers to wade through, even the extensive bureaucracy of the FA was at a breaking point matching them all up. The CEOs of the winning corporation have been notified of their corp's success and all of these corporations have received a brand new Navy Issue Megathron as a reward for their great efforts. Here is a list of the winning corporations and [...]

                                                              A region changes face

                                                              • YC107-06-18

                                                                As the ties between the ORE syndicate and Mordus Legion are on an all-time low, the populace of the Pure Blind region wonder about things to come. After only a few days in the region it quickly becomes obvious that the presence of Mordus Legion pilots has decreased. A good thing some might say but not according to the local citizens I have spoken to. Although Mordus Legion is considered a pirate faction by the empires, the people living close to them describe them as honourable, at times unpredictable [...]

                                                                What can we expect from the Mabnen incident? An interview with Professor Asaken Pietkane, head of the Advanced Strategy Analysis department of the SWA.

                                                                • YC107-06-17

                                                                  The so called Insorum Imbroglio events have almost shattered peace across the Galaxy. The Amarr Empire has declared open war to the Blood Raider Covenant and prepares what seems to be the first Amarrian invasion since Vak’Atioth. What can we expect for the following weeks from the other Empires? The Amarrian answer has been quite direct: war. No need to search for hidden agendas here, Doriam II has decided the Blood Raider Covenant is too big a threat and have mobilized both his Navy and his loyal [...]

                                                                  The “Insorum Imbroglio" and catastrophe on Mabnen I - from a CAIN point of view

                                                                  • YC107-06-16

                                                                    With the universe still in shock after the tragedy on Mabnen I, the circumstances surrounding Dr. Hnolku’s death and the Blood Raider involvement have turned into a heated debate. We, at the Interstellar Correspondent Department were granted an interview with Mr. Dev Larren, Commanding Officer of the Caldari Independent Navy Reserve, reflecting on current events. Mr. Larren, what do you think about the incident on Mabnen I and the Blood Raider involvement? CAIN has already stated that we are horrified [...]

                                                                    Increased market activity stirs fears of major contraband sale

                                                                    • YC107-06-14

                                                                      Last week’s market activity in the Lonetrek region has been one of the highest, as a large numbers of traders have been heading to the Jita and Nonni systems. Amongst these is also Jashira Ne’rgha, CEO of Galactic Trading Logistics, who during the past months has visited the systems on several occasions. Why the Lonetrek region once again has become so popular for traders has led to speculations amongst local businessmen. Recollecting previous events, where large quantities of contraband have changed [...]

                                                                      From Bad to Worse: Mordu’s Legion fails to protect ORE convoy. ORE ship lost.

                                                                      • YC107-06-13

                                                                        In what seems to confirm previous reports about the diplomatic ties between ORE and the Mordu’s Legion deteriorating almost to breaking point, an ORE convoy of 3 cargo ships was left waiting by its Mordu’s escort yesterday at 4C-B7X. Already behind schedule, chief ORE transport pilot Zeenu Breede decided to turn to local freelance pilots for help. Showing quite a talent for diplomacy, Breede managed to convince Laycosya from The Imperium and Shivaja from NORAD to strike a temporary cease fire in their [...]

                                                                        Ishukone denies responsibility in slave uprising. Microcontrollers on the rise.

                                                                        • YC107-06-11

                                                                          Ishukone Corporation held a brief press conference this morning on their Malkalen HQ where the following press release was issued; no questions by the press were allowed. On the rumours about the Insorzapine bisulfate: "As Special Counsel Tar Maurisi’s investigation clearly shows, Insorzapine bisulfate in the form that Zainou Biotech developed it does not serve as a Vitoc antidote." "Whatever additional knowledge and information outlaw citizen Ullia Hnolku possessed and carried with him when his ship [...]

                                                                          Caldari State not taking actions in slave upraising, Navy says.

                                                                          • YC107-06-11

                                                                            The official position of both the Caldari State and the Caldari Navy in the Amarrian slave uprising was explained during a press conference held yesterday afternoon on the Navy’s offices in Vuorrasi VI. Caldari Navy official spokesperson Kutatala Ikao had this to say:. "No matter what third party ‘help’ to the amarrian slaves may have been involved, this uprising is a conflict between Amarr holders and their slaves, on planets under Amarrian sovereignty. As such, it is clearly an Amarrian internal [...]

                                                                            Gallenteans speak out over Insorum Crisis

                                                                            • YC107-06-11

                                                                              The recent actions and future promises of the Blood Raider Covenant have been the subject of much discussion over these past days. As always, the Gallente people are among the first to have their opinions publicly acknowledged. Maude Sharis, Cultural Liaison of Caille University, and an avid supporter of the Minmatar Republic had the following to say: "I am pleased that a significant battle is being fought in the war against slavery, but this bold move by the Blood Raiders has truly forced the Empire [...]

                                                                              Blood inquisition on the offensive as the Insorum crisis continues.

                                                                              • YC107-06-10

                                                                                The Blood inquisition, a corporation which has achieved notoriety this week with their very public campaigning and defence of Blood Raider space during their critical attacks, are stepping up their campaign another notch. News has reached us that the Blood Inquisition, along with 4 other covenant sympathiser corporations are planning to create an alliance with the goals of defending Blood Raider space and move their cause of bringing the Amarr Empire to its knees forwards. Speaking to me earlier [...]

                                                                                Aid work blocked as planetary medical facilities struggle to cope

                                                                                • YC107-06-10

                                                                                  The Sisters of EVE this morning made a public plea to the Amarrian council to be allowed into Mabnen and the other systems which were seeded by the Blood Raiders to provide critically needed aid to the casualties of the uprisings in those systems. Speaking on behalf of the entire organisation, Santimona Sarpati, the CEO of the sisters of EVE spoke of the terrific numbers of casualties in these systems which they were being denied access to. They went on to say that if they were not allowed to assist [...]

                                                                                  Minmatar across EVE welcome "the start of the Revolution"

                                                                                  • YC107-06-10

                                                                                    The streets and highways in Republic colonies are swiftly becoming a hotbed of anti-Amarrian sentiments, as decades of repressed rage are coming to the surface. Following the news regarding the slave revolts on Mabnen, and the joyous realization that a cure for the dreaded Vitoc treatment has finally been found and realized, many Minmatar free citizens have taken to the streets. On Pator, individuals are burning effigies of Amarrian slavers. However, as the Minmatar people rejoice, their tribal [...]

                                                                                    Footage from the Battle

                                                                                    • YC107-06-10

                                                                                      The Amarrian Empire was struck by a shocking holoreel that was apparently smuggled out from Mabnen by Troops who were airlifted to safety from some of the areas which are seeing the worst fighting. The material shows images of the 5th Regiment fighting an already lost battle with half of their men already dead or severely wounded. While the troops were already in an alert status following the incursion into Mabnen airspace they were not prepared for the onslaught they would encounter. The holoreel [...]

                                                                                      Hope breeds chaos, Amarr planetary population in turmoil

                                                                                      • YC107-06-09

                                                                                        The monumental attacks on Amarr colonies the universe has seen today are unparalleled in living memory. All across EVE citizens, politicians and capsuleers are reacting to the news with shock, anger, horror and even in some cases jubilation. Nowhere are the feelings stronger, though, than in the hearts and minds of the citizens of the Empire, many of whom find themselves questioning who will be next. The announcement by Omir Sarikusa, broadcast throughout the galaxy despite determined efforts to [...]

                                                                                        Catastrophe Strikes Amarr Planet – Blood Raiders Claim Responsibility

                                                                                        • YC107-06-09

                                                                                          At 09:42 EVT this morning, Mabnen I in the Throne Worlds constellation was struck by disaster as an unknown aerosol was released into its atmosphere above Hemlock Field, an aggregation of slave colonies that stretches across one of the planet’s continents and represents one of the single largest indentured worker habitats in the Amarr empire. The fourteen orbit-breacher vessels distributing the aerosol were swiftly shot down by regional detachments of the Mabnen Air Force, but the damage had already [...]

                                                                                          Revolutionary terraforming project falls at first hurdle

                                                                                          • YC107-06-07

                                                                                            Walkai Terraforming Industries, the corporation who only days ago announced their plans to terraform the planet of Iivinen IV using revolutionary new technology, suffered their first setback today with the total destruction of one of their convoys. Recruiting their escorts from the capsuleer population in Nonni, they proceeded to move out with a fleet they thought would be able to defend them against any threats they may have faced. The one threat they didn’t account for was the one from within. The [...]

                                                                                            Ore/Mordus relations in trouble?

                                                                                            • YC107-06-05

                                                                                              Although mere conjecture until recent hours, numerous credible yet confidential sources have confirmed that diplomatic ties between the ORE and the Mordus Legion have deteriorated to a breaking point. The relationship between the two powers over recent months has proven to be strained with a commonly held view that the source of the friction has arisen from disputes between the two faction leaders. Both Orion Mashel, founder of the Outer Ring Excavations Company, and Muryia Mordu, the leader of [...]

                                                                                              Rapid terraforming project calls on capsuleers for help

                                                                                              • YC107-06-04

                                                                                                Walkai Terraforming Industries, whose slogan "Building Better Worlds" is prominent in hundreds of their offices across EVE, announced today that they are in the final stages of planning to terraform the planet Iivinen IV, a planet in the Gallente / Caldari border zone. The statement made by the CEO of Walkai Terraforming Industries, Kentanen Koimota, was particularly interesting because of its presence in the border zones. Most previous projects have been in much more secure space. Mr Koimota carried [...]

                                                                                                “Insorum Imbroglio” Puts Focus on Capsuleers as Eyes Turn Toward Blood Raider Covenant

                                                                                                • YC107-06-01

                                                                                                  Last week saw the brutal murder of infamous Caldari scientist Dr. Ullia Hnolku at the hands of a force of capsuleers known as the Caldari Independent Navy Reserve. As reported by various eyewitnesses, the doctor was shot down in the Magiko system while being escorted to safety by a twenty-strong fleet of Matari freedom fighter ships. Apparently Dr. Hnolku, weakened by blood loss after a savage knife attack earlier that evening, had made an error in judgment and engaged his shuttle’s warp drive too [...]

                                                                                                  Blood Raider Statement Causes Uproar

                                                                                                  • YC107-05-25

                                                                                                    In a coded message released to all major news agencies this morning, Omir Sarikusa, leader of the notorious Blood Raider Covenant, claimed responsibility for the kidnapping of Eckarine Mitumi-Hnolku, wife of outlaw scientist Ullia Hnolku. Accompanying the message were images of a woman, later confirmed by State sources as Mrs. Hnolku, being subjected to “blooding” – the ritual draining of blood which constitutes a focal point of the Covenant’s highly controversial religious practices. Furthermore, [...]

                                                                                                    Emissary selection process draws to a close

                                                                                                    • YC107-05-25

                                                                                                      After weeks of uncertainty the ponderous Federation bureaucracy has finally given the green light for the conclusion of the presidential emissary selection process. The Federal Administration has instructed delegates working for the candidates to cease handing out assignments early tomorrow. Each of the thousands of candidate vouchers that have been handed out has an electrical chip in it that allows the Administration to track the location and ownership of it. Even so, it will take the Administration [...]