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The battle for hearts and minds at Aulin

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Whilst Zachary Hudson may have won the recent vote of no confidence, it seems a new far more personal war wages between the pair for control of the Aulin System. Whilst Aulin is home to some high tech manufacturing, it is hardly the most advanced system of it's kind. One can only assume there is a much more personal emotional force at play given the obscene resources been expended by the two players.

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CMDR Valent

[edit] add commander name, sorry I forgot originally lol
 
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Date : Any between 10[FONT=Verdana]th [/FONT]and 20[FONT=Verdana]th [/FONT]of June (or change first sentence to be accurate..).

Title : Reaching out to Kahina

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The senator from Prism, Lady Kahina Tijani Loren has now been presumably residing as a guest on Capital for one month. On the rare occasions she was seen entering or leaving her residence, journalists were stopped by what seems to be a very thorough security squad. Both Ambassador Cuthrick Delaney and Admiral Brice denied any comment as to her current status.

In a try to reach out to the senator, the following transmission was broadcasted by independant pilots loyal to Kahina:


"My lady, we unite in hope that you will receive this message.

It is with great distress that we stay without news of your well being. In these times of political agitation, we are more than ever in need of your leadership. Some of your auxilliaries are working alongside other houses to serve the Empire, however know that you still, and will always have our support.

We stand loyal, and will rally to your call."

Speculations as to the motif of Kahina's presence in Achenar are at their strongest while citizens of Chione await the return of their leader.

Commander Name: Cmdr Goorax, on behalf of Kahina supporters.
 
Date: 12/6/2015 (Any date this is posted in GalNet is fine to use)

Title: For Some, President Halsey's Disappearance Is Not "Case Closed"

While the Federation considers President Halsey’s disappearance an open and shut case, some groups still doubt the official story. The Knights of the Black, whose members have sworn to defend all human systems against alien aggression, is one such group.

According to the group’s founder, “We aren’t entirely convinced Halsey’s disappearance is the work of an alien species, but we also aren’t convinced that it was an accident. Remember that Felicia Winters insisted, even from the beginning, that Starship One was lost due to mechanical failure. Zachary Hudson seemed awfully convinced of sabotage until he became the President. To me, it seems the Federation is covering up something.”

He went on to say, “Such a well-orchestrated strike against any of Humanity’s leaders would be a clear sign of an alien threat, which we take very seriously.”

Though the Knights aren’t actively searching for Starship One, they claim, “We’re keeping our eyes peeled.”


Commander John Paul Wilson
 
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00:00 13 June 3301

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Imperial Fleet Deployed to Border Systems

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Early today, Senator Lavigny-Duval's personal fleet deployed to the Imperial border. Hand picked pilots simply refer to this move as "Operation Key." Imperial analysts speculate that the mass repositioning of the senator's fleet to the is intended to crack down on crime in frontier colonies near Panciences.

This fleet action comes at a time of increasing friction between the galactic superpowers. Ambassadors of President Hudson recently bypassed traditional diplomatic channels, directly engaging Senator Aisling Duval in diplomatic talks, outraging many Imperial representatives. Tensions near Senator Patreas' jurisdiction have rekindled thoughts of open war on both sides of the contested border. The ongoing Federal crackdown on onionhead and other narcotics has already sparked a hostile takeover of systems connected to the trade. It remains unclear whether these expansions of Imperial influence are mere escalations of the embittered rivalry amongst the Empire's most influential Senators or portend something more serious.

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Commander Corrigendum
 
In depth: a freed prisoner’s account

Date and Time: June15+, any time

Title = In depth: a freed prisoner’s account
Location: Cubeo
Commander name: Straylight0 (not relevant to story, merely forwarding a message)

Description: A freed slave and political prisoner tells of his former life and life now. As might be expected, he is hardly neutral politically.

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The following account came from a shipping worker on Medupe station, Cubeo:

I will not tell you my name or the system I am from, because there are millions like me still there.

I cannot say what slavery is like in other parts of the Empire, but this I do know: my grandparents were slaves, my parents were slaves, and I was a slave despite working hard every day of our lives. I know that my father died in harness although some basic medicines would have treated his heart, and we had credits deducted for attending his funeral. I know that our maximum life expectancy is seventy, which is what the lifespan was four thousand years ago. Women tend to survive longest, but apparently only men have the strength to lead the Empire.

I know that my mother is the toughest and bravest person I know. All overseers are cruel, but we were given a rotten one. The beatings and s were more frequent, people died, there were suicides. My mother finally managed to speak to a manager, and the overseer was removed—probably only to receive a light reprimand and be transferred elsewhere. But no slave can be seen to get away with speaking up, even if it helped the corporation. So the black uniforms kicked our door in at midnight. I tried to help her, so they took me too.

When I was fully conscious again, we were in a shipping facility with many others in chains. The building had a corporate logo on the walls, but there were also posters of Zemima Torval. The black uniforms had taken off their helmets. Under them, they looked bored.

They loaded most of us into cryogenic shipment units. There was no sedative jab first, and many prisoners were shivering in their restraints and pleading as the doors were closed and they began to freeze. My mother did not shiver or plead, she spat at the man locking her in. He just finished closing the door and fixed a red sticker on the cargo label.

We all knew what to expect. Nobody returns but when ships bring fertiliser back to spread on the fields, workers sometimes find earrings or surgical plates in it. I said my prayers as my canister was closed.

Their trip did not go as they had planned. Instead, I found myself offloaded from a privateer vessel at Medupe station, a free man. My mother’s fate remains unknown.

Now I work long hours packaging media materials. I love it. My wages are building up, the overseers say please and order us to take breaks. I see Aisling’s face a thousand times a day on leaflets, posters, photos and data discs. I know what her enemies say about her and I wouldn’t care if it was all true. She saw something wrong and she gathered an army to do something about it.

May the Angels keep flying.

NOTE: Aisling Military command stresses that it is against current orders to take covert action against fellow Imperials, although they confirm no-one has yet been disciplined for such activity.


NB the pasting process likes to strip out spaces; apols if I have missed any
 
Princess Aisling Seeks Support

June 16 or later
CMDR Andariel

In an interview with Princess Aisling, she stated that she was disappointed in the amount of support she has received in recent months. "I am surprised by the lack of faith in my establishment." she stated. "I need the support of the populous before I can take any large steps forward in my campaign to lessen, and ultimately, abolish slavery and narcotics within the Empire." Aisling is calling on her current followers to help spread her good word and strengthen her standing within the empire. "I need to let the people of the Empire know I have not abandoned them."

Dissenters have gone on to say that her campaign is just a ploy to gain power within the Empire to try and snatch the throne out from under Arissa Lavigny. It is a well known fact that Aisling's father, Harold Duval, was the natural successor to the throne until the Emperor declared him mentally ill, making his step-daughter, Arissa, next in line. With the Emperor's health questionable at best recently, tensions for inheritance are high.
 
I wrote this to kind of stamp a happy face on the recent bug report concerning the discovery tag with cartographics. I don't know if there is actually a entity that handles the cartographic data, if so feel free to change "UCI" to whatever it is, should you see fit to run this.
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DATE: June 17, 3301
TITLE: Universal Cartographic Institute Thwarts Cyber Attack
DESCRIPTION: Earlier this week, The Universal Cartographic Institute (UCI) successfully stopped a cyber-attack on their data network. Dr. Matthew Cranford, spokesman for the UCI, said in a prepared statement: “At around 11:00 AM our network security was successfully penetrated by an unknown individual, with the likely intent to alter and steal cartographic data. While skilled, this individual was successfully defeated by our network’s security measures. No data was actually stolen in this attempt, however we have noticed that the brute force attack that was used did result in a minor amount of corruption in the way data is labeled when accessed via mapping systems. The corrupt display is a minor issue which will be corrected in short order. We assure everyone, the actual cartographic data is still 100% certified and accurate.”
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“UCI employed and would like to extend our gratitude to the freelance investigator that aided in assessing the extent of the intrusion, CMDR FalconFly, who’s efforts were invaluable in the investigation that followed.”
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There is still speculation regarding the actual purpose of the attack, though the timing coupled with the ongoing Grand Sirius Interstellar Expedition points to an attempt to steal and resell the data. “Were not ruling it out.” said Cranford. “Piracy takes many forms. We run a vast network that contains data very valuable to the right people, and this sort of thing happens every once in a while. Our security is always been up to the task, though this is the first time anyone has ever actually breached the system. ” When asked about the identity of the potential thief, he replied, “Investigators are working on it. All we have is a sort of digital ‘calling card’ left by the assailant – a cartoon depiction of a housefly with vampire teeth. If anyone has any information about this individual, please contact your local authorities.”
 
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Greetings! Some huge player driven news here with a lot of hype coming out of the ED reddit.

Public post: http://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDanger...nnouncement_adles_armada_defies_all_galactic/

Imagery: http://imgur.com/a/VEnkq#0

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DATE: 17 JUNE 3301 (or current date)
Title: Federal Vigilantes Defy all Galactic Powers, Create Their Own.
BODY: (feel free to make edits so it fits)

Leadership from Adle's Armada, a long standing Federation leaning vigilante group has announced today that it is declaring its self its own sovereign power in the Universe, defying all of the galactic powers that it brands a struggle between "politicians, slavers and warlords." The Armada will instead be working to create its own power based upon its own particular rules of law to be headquartered in the Ngaliba system where it has resided since 2900 as a Federal detachment of the INRA combat force. Post Commander Tyllerius Adle pulled his force out of the secretive organization in 3200 after the last Thargoid Mothership was destroyed and re-branded his group "Adle's Armada."

In 3301 the Armada still shrouds its self in secrecy and only recruits the finest and cleanest of conscience combative pilots into its ranks. The group has been known to spring up in times of need to defend the defenseless against forces that seek to to evil in the Galaxy. Adle's Armada will now be acting as its own power in the universe, controlling the Ngaliba, Mbukuravi and Kremainn systems, as well as using strategic systems such as Te Uira, Q1 Eridani and CD-34 9020.

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on behalf of the Mahon subreddit and AEDC, I'd like to propose the following article to Galnet News:


Date: 19 June 3301 (or when posted)
Title: Prime Minister Mahon announces open trade agreement for Lave cluster

During a press conference in Alioth earlier today, Prime Minister Edmund Mahon has expressed his gratitude towards the independent pilots who supported his initiative to strengthen the economical bonds with the Old Worlds in the Lave cluster. Mahon assured his declared intention to keep the cluster open for traders of all affiliations and has announced an open trade agreement that will grant any trader safe passage.

To ensure the safety of trader ships in the sector, he has commissioned the Alliance Defence Force to establish a permanent presence in the sector, to counter the growing threats to civilian traders from piracy and crime. The Council of Admirals has announced that the deployment of such forces will begin soon.
 
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Date: 19 June 3301 (or when posted)

Title: Orden de Comandantes Imperiales triumphs over Kamocan-Lakluita Sector


After an entire week of harsh combats, the Orden de Comandantes Imperiales, the famous Hispanic Chivalric Order, reached to conquer Kamocan and Lakluita. They already succeeded to settle a strong garrison in both systems.

To finally present their home systems to the service of the Princess Arissa Lavigny-Duval is a very high Honour to the OCI. They claim the legacy of the past when, at the end of Earth Middle Age, the Orders of Calatrava, Alcántara and Santiago succeeded during the Reconquista to unify Spain under the wise rule of Isabela la Católica. The Hispanic population of a sector renamed as Nueva-Hispania is deeply happy to live under the enlighted rule of Princess Arissa.

Signed: CMDR Harfang

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21 June 3301
Save The Vargerson Platypus
Ornithorhynchus Anatinus, otherwise know as the Duck-Billed Platypus, was introduced to the Vargerson system in 3118 and the species became native to Miranda II, following successful integration after the terraforming of the colony. Once in their hundreds of thousands, the Vargerson Platypus as it is known, now numbers around 18,000, as their meat is highly sought after and has been the staple of many up market Federation restaurants, served as a rare delicacy.

The potential demise and endangerment of the Vargerson Platypus is the reason that Rishair Emperor's Grace has declared war on the Left Party of Vargerson, a Communist leaning faction which has been exploiting this rare commodity. Commanders are therefore encouraged to make their way to Browncoat Refuge and destroy the Left Party of Vargerson. Conquering the planet Miranda II is essential to saving the Vargerson Platypus and ensuring this Rare Trade commodity is effectively managed.

CMDR Light Fingers
Imperial Security Service
Emperor's Grace

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21 June 3301
Emperor's Grace Is Hiring
Emperor's Grace is reported to be presently recruiting large numbers of specialist weapons development engineers to operate from a number of systems controlled by Emperor's Grace. This increased military research activity commenced not long after a number of long range explorers returned to Empire controlled space from deep space explorations, beyond presently inhabited areas.

Speculation exists that the explorers encountered technology of an unknown origin and that this discovery has spurred Emperor's Grace into an upgrading of defences on behalf of the Emperor.

When asked to confirm that technology of an unknown origin was in their possession, no representative of Emperor's Grace would comment.

CMDR Light Fingers
Imperial Security Service
Emperor's Grace

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21 June 3301
Aerospace Engineers Urgently Required
A massive recruitment campaign has been conducted recently by Emperor's Grace in esteemed publications such as Beneath The Hood, Ships and Modules Weekly where aerospace engineers are being offered up to three times the typical salary to offer their services. The recruitment campaign is aimed at improving the efficiency for Emperor's Grace pilots, so they may better serve the Empire, lower the cost of repairing modules in Emperor's Grace controlled systems and ensure that more ships are available for combat operations on short notice.

The Emperor's Grace Engineering Service has also commenced a significant module and weapons upgrade program with a number of planned improvements scheduled to become available during 3301.

CMDR Light Fingers
Imperial Security Service
Emperor's Grace
 
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22.06.3301 - 26.06.3301

- Systems:
Leesti, Wolf 406, Alioth, Gateway (or galaxywide)

- Title – this should be brief and include the location
Revenge in Leesti

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Citizens of the Alliance,

As of this morning, the AEDC Militia has initiated military operations against Reynhardt Intellisys in the system of Leesti. We fight on behalf of Leesti Independents for Equality, who are the rightful owners of George Lucas station and have been in a coup d'etat earlier this year.

We call upon all Alliance pilots to help us in our fight. Our supply lines stand, our warehouses are well stocked.
Attack Reynhardt Intellisys ships in the combat zones and do combat missions for Independent Leesti for Equality.

The time has come, the time is now. We can not undo the harm brought upon the civilians and families, can not bring back the loved ones lost. But we can do our best to right this wrong and bring back Democracy, Freedom and Prosperity to Leesti.

Sincerely,
Victoria Wolf VI., First Merchantress of Wolf 406 Transport & Co.


CMDR: John Flinsenberger
 
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Date: 22 June 3301
System: Leesti
Title: Evidence for Reynhardt Intellisys involvement with recent wave of piracy

Commodore Helena Stone of the Alliance Defense Force has provided evidence about the involvement of Reynhardt Intellisys with a recent wave of piracy in Leesti and the Lave cluster, leading to destabilisation and allowing Reynhardt Intellisys to take control of the system. Stone, who has intercepted and analyzed encrypted transmissions in Kolmogorov Hub for the last weeks, delivered positive proof that the pirates were hired by Reynhardt Intellisys to the ADF Council in Alioth.

Reynhardt Intellisys have denied the accusations and have initiated a system wide lockdown after massive protests from the Leestian people, causing several outbreaks of violence. Prime Minister Mahon has authorized the ADF Council to dispatch a fleet to secure the system and remove Reynhardt Intellisys from control of George Lucas station.

The Alliance Diplomatic Corps has dispatched a militia fleet in support of the ADF and has called out to all Alliance combat pilots for assistance.


CMDR: San Rockstep
 
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I don't think they're doing this anymore. I had one from 1 June that never got posted. Is anyone else seeing their stuff get on the local news?
 
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