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[Anopheles]

July 20 3301

The Code leaves Archon Delaine's Crew.

Some months ago, Archon approaches Captain Anopheles of The Code and says; 'Ano, you're my kind of guy. Your crew has been making waves as the most successful of all the pirate crews. Come over to me and make an alliance. I have my tech guys making some sweeeeeeeet tech and I'm running my own space. You can be one of my trusted lieutenants if you bring your guys over."

That sounded good, so Anopheles took his boys over to Harma. Discontent started almost immediately when they learnt that running a couple of systems was less about scantily clad slave girls serving you rum and more about being a bureaucrat.

When the new weapon was revealed, that was the last straw for The Code. It was far from what was promised.

Captain Anopheles met with Archon and they have a frank and lively debate with added knives. He promised things will improve. Out of courtesy, The Code gave him two weeks for things to get better. They don't. The Code leave.

The Code are going back to basics and going to be roaming the space lanes as "independent asset redistributors". In short, they have left the desk behind and have picked up their grappling hooks again.

 

[Majinvash]

[video=youtube_share;Tuu2HdAK8oc]https://youtu.be/Tuu2HdAK8oc[/video]

Back to what we do best!

 

[Corrigendum]

Ooops - fixed.

Michael

Thank you kindly!

~Corrigendum

https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteLavigny/comments/3dy1qv/shoutout_to_frontier_thank_you/

 

[CMDR Malkov]

July 20th

Professor Dex Liberated in Kumo Crew Raid


If reports are to be believed the source of the recently leaked documents relating to Imperial technology was none other than Professor Denzile Dex himself.
It transpires that Dex had not escaped into hiding as originally claimed but was being held prisoner by powerful figures within the Imperial government itself. While in captivity Dex was apparently 'encouraged' to direct his research towards exclusively military goals by an increasingly paranoid and fractured Senate.


Despite the high security surrounding his incarceration, Dex was somehow able to contact associates of his on the outside. The promise of classified military research and Imperial secrets proved an enticing prospect when it reached the ears of Archon Delaine. Delaine's Kumo Crew have been battling hard to secure their own brand of freedom in the Pegasi Sector against the aggression of an Empire which to many seems out of control. Outnumbered and without allies the Kumo Crew lost no time in planning a daring attempt to liberate Professor Dex and any secrets he may hold.


Details of the breakout are scant and The Empire is categorically denying that the incident ever took place. The Kumo Crew, however, were quick to claim it as "A daring strike delivered right to the heart of the Imperial Pigs."

CMDR MALKOV

 

[Sitoutumaton]

Date: 21.7

Title: Communist counter-attack begins in Alkaid

Description: Movement for Alkaid Unionists, who lost control of the system last week have begun their counter-attack. Wings of of combat vessels from their base at Matthewson High have set out to contest Purple Central & Co dominance of the system, and to retake Maxwell Relay from corporate forces. While official reply from the prime minister Mahon is still being waited on, the Movement for Alkaid Unionists have elected to not rest on their heels in the meanwhile.

"This system was founded on principles of to each according to their needs, and Purple Central needs zilch Alkaid estate. This place was set up with agreement to share our resources, and no corporation is going to come here, grab it all and sell it back to us. The struggle to reclaim what is ours begins now!" CMDR Sitoutumaton, from the Movement commented to the press.

Commander Name: Sitoutumaton

 

[Galactica]

nice looking forward to it.

 

[phantagor]

Date: somewhere around 22.07. - 25.07.
Title: League Of Hel Wins First Battle in Prolongued War
Location: Hel
Description:

League of Hel Wins First Battle In Prolonged War

After the initial lockdown in Hel due to the unprovoked invasion of a federal militia, the League of Hel lately announced a minor, yet important victory over the aggressors:
"While the Labour of Caill Reddi already ordered ballot-boxes to take over the system via a forced elections, the brave people of Hel showed a warming affection and support for the League of Hel in the mere time of just three days, destroying any plans the Federation had to take control over Hel."

Grimmer Allvadderung, still furious about the deaths of brave pilots of the local security forces by the hands of a competent, yet small group of Federation pilots said:

“People always ask me, why the Federation does have a bad image, compared do to the Empire, but exactly this kind of warmongering and those unprovoked aggressions are what makes people think twice before joining such an dishonorable power. You want your answer? This is your answer."

Although the League of Hel scored a victory so far, the attacks on the system continue and standard of living slowly draws close to the edge. Peace proposals by representatives of the League of Hel and the local militia, Cosmic State, have been cast aside with horrendous requests by the Labour of Caill Reddi, further inciting conflict and sooner or later leading to an all of open war.


Commander Name: Phantagor

 

[simulacrae]

Date: Not Specific

Title: No Pleasure for Treadwell Industries in Daesi

Location: Daesi / Cherry Station

Description:

Rampant speculation over future plans at Treadwell Industries has lead to some interesting Stock Prices lately. It was recently leaked that the well known robotics company, based at Cherry Station in Daesi was working on a new “consumer focused” line. When the Daesi Values Party discovered that the new line was to be “Daesi Pleasure Bots” several violent protests were held causing the whole of Zone 7, (where the factory is located) to be put under lock-down. In an effort to appease the protesters, the project is now “on hold” - Much to the dismay of investors and certain avid robotics fans.

 

[Don Alvarez]

Date: Recent (Today)
Title: New Accusations Surface in Death of President Halsey
Description:
In the wake of the disappearance and presumed death of Federation President Jasmina Halsey, many theories have been proposed regarding the cause of failure of the frameshift drive on Starship One, from simple mechanical failure to Imperial assassins all the way up to stowaway alien technology and President hudson himself. Recently, new culprits have emerged as the orchestrator of President Halsey's demise: The Reynhard Intellisys Corporation and Core Dynamics
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This theory has lately been put forth by one Commander Buchs, freelance pilot and occasional investigator for hire. Buchs had been hired to investigate the StarShip One disaster independantly of the now closed Federal Investigation. He would not reveal the identity of his employer. “There’s no doubt. Everything fits. First, on May 16 Utopixx, owned by Reynhard Intellisys, posts their first operating loss in a decade – not just a loss, mind you, a massive shortfall – which they accredited mostly to construction their latest installment of the CQC franchise. They’ve got a lot riding on this thing in the face of sagging In-Sim purchases. Less than two weeks later, Halsey disappears, replaced by Winters, supplanted by Hudson – who, in his first week as president launches a new program to get Federation youth off their backsides.”
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When asked how all that ties Reynhard to Halsey’s demise, Buchs replied, ”You don’t see? Hudson’s a long time Core Dynamics guy. Who else could have pulled off the SS1 disaster but CD? So Halsey is out of the picture, Hudson calls for the no-confidence against Winters and Reynhard gets him elected – they are the largest broadcasting and news source in Federation space, they control opinion, they can do that – In return Hudson makes CQC the keystone of his new youth program. So, with government insured participation and viewership Utopixx will comfortably return to profitability when CQC launches again, Reynhard Intellisys can breathe easy at the next earnings release, Core Dynamics gets to supply the hardware for CQC as well as increased dealer presence across all of Hudson controlled space, Hudson gets to be President, everyone wins. Except for Halsey and everyone else who had to die to get her out of the way so Utopixx can return to profitability. All pieces of a neat little puzzle."
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Reynhard Intellisys was contacted for comment and provided a brief written statement. “The idea that Reyhard Intellisys or Utopixx would be involved in the assassination of President Halsey is ludicrous. We still grieve for the loss of our leader. Commander Buchs is a known supporter of Felicia Winters, and we find his using Halsey’s untimely death to fabricate absurd conspiracy theories as a desperate gambit to undermine this company, Utopixx, Core Dynamics or our current President disgusting.”
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Core Dynamics was contacted and declined comment.
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By: CMDR Don Alvarez

 

[Don Alvarez]

Date: Anytime
Title: The Legend of Etherin Nor
Description:
For those of you who don't know who Etherin Nor is, its because you don't spend time in the dusty rings of Kremainn or in bars frequented by the rare breed who scratch the big rocks in the black looking for fortune and glory. He's a mining pioneer, and a rogue of the highest caliber. "He's the reason all the miners say they're out there 'Getting waisted'" explained the gentleman at my elbow - one Commander Riktar. "You mean they're out there getting smashed?" I replied.
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"No. 'waisted'. Like you there sitting eating your greasy fried Nanomam cheese sticks. You eat until you need to let your belt out some. That's what miners do. they pack them holds full of paydirt till they bulge at the seams, then they let the belt out of 'er waist a bit and and pack in some more. They get 'waisted'. Etherin's the reason they say that. Etherin's the master at getting waisted. Every miner's got Etherin stories. Like the time he told me he would go out alone listening to '80s music while scraping away. 80's. says I? Like Xantoram Blues, or Synuefai Revue? 'No' he says. 'the NINETEEN eighties. You know, Duran Duran? Flock of Seagulls? Devo?' I still have no idea what he was talking about...."
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"Then there was then time I teamed up with him on a expedition out to Jura 7," Says Commander Ben Ryder, whose ears pricked up nearby when he heard an Etherin Nor tale being told. "He was so proud of himself that he'd waisted out his Adder in less than ninety minutes. He'd scooped up so much painite he didn't have room for it all, and at 35k a canister, he didn't much feel inclined to jettison any back into the void either. So he took the last canister and strapped it in the copilot's seat. We zoomed right to the nearest Coriolus to empty our holds and head back out. Etherin was in such a hurry, when he came up to the mailslot he almost too late noticed the Lakon T-Niner coming out from the other side. He might have scraped past and hoped his shields held, but instead he elected to go full reverse and back out. Well, the G-force from the reversal was so great, it ripped the copilots chair clean off its mounts and sent it and the canister of painite forward, smashing through the front canopy. People say his curses for losing that painite canister are still floating outside the mailslot."
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"Etherin's air held out long enough for the Lakon to clear and he got safely inside," continues Ben. "Shortly after he lands a port official comes up and hands him a ticket. 'what's this?' says Etherin. 'Your fine. You dumped cargo outside the station entrance. Its illegal.' Etherin replies, 'yeah but this fine is for two infractions. I only lost one canister outside the slot.' the official says, 'yeah that's true. But it took your copilot's chair out the window with it. That's two.' Etherin never paid that fine. He never replaced that copilot's chair either."
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By: CMDR Don Alvarez

 

[Isaiah Evanson]

- Anytime
- Hudson and Winters Reaffirm Commitment to Federal Citizens

In a joint press conference, President Zachary Hudson and Shadow President Felicia Winters issued a statement to reaffirm their commitment to the citizens of the Federation.
“We must not allow petty disagreements to drive a wedge between us,” Shadow President Winters was quoted as saying, adding that both the Republican and Liberal parties must begin working together more closely to address the biggest issues facing Federal citizens.
“Though we may have our differences in opinions and beliefs, we want to assure the people of the Federation that we stand together. Both myself and Shadow President Winters agree that the Federation is strongest when it is united,” President Hudson also said.
The statement comes on the same day that the Federal Navy reportedly released heavily redacted documents containing details on several clandestine strikes on nearby Alliance border systems, executed by a joint task force known only as Unit 5692. The exact purpose of the strikes are unknown, but it is believed that they were carried out to deal with rogue Alliance elements using those systems as staging points to attack Federal systems.

- CMDR Driggers

 

[Alien]

- Anytime
- Hudson and Winters Reaffirm Commitment to Federal Citizens



- CMDR Driggers

Let me guess ... you use a black background theme ... yes?
I use a white background theme, "Official Frontier Theme" ... do you realise I can't read what you've posted in white?

 

[Isaiah Evanson]

Let me guess ... you use a black background theme ... yes?
I use a white background theme, "Official Frontier Theme" ... do you realise I can't read what you've posted in white?

Sorry, fixed.

 

[Alien]

Sorry, fixed.

I didn't mean to pick on you, but so many post in a white font and don't consider those using a white background theme (I know, it's so inconsiderate to use a white background theme ), so many do it, I am at the point where I am saying something to express my annoyance with it. Please don't be offended, as no offence was intended.

 

[Isaiah Evanson]

I didn't mean to pick on you, but so many post in a white font and don't consider those using a white background theme (I know, it's so inconsiderate to use a white background theme ), so many do it, I am at the point where I am saying something to express my annoyance with it. Please don't be offended, as no offence was intended.

Nah, you're good man. I wasn't even thinking about users who were using other themes. o7

 

[Cadoc]

Date: Not time sensitive
Title: Operation Davy Jones - Frontline report
Description:

It has been over two weeks since the Kumo Crew's attempted expansion into the Imperial system of Cuchua was answered with 'Operation Davy Jones.’ With Imperial Commanders combining their efforts to contain and eventually wipe out the pirate organisation, the Pegasi Sector has been under siege. An end to the conflict nowhere in sight, we asked Commanders on both sides for their views on the offensive and their forces' efforts.

"It has been a slow start in the Pegasi Sector, but the offensive is just gearing up, and our ultimate aim is not only to free Imperial citizens from unlawful bondage, but to liberate all persons held in branded slavery by the Kumo Crew." Commander Stateira "Starcloak" Eleshenar, aligned with Senator Patreus, said in a press statement.

Her sentiment was echoed by Commander Corrigendum of Lavigny's Legion. "Since the first wave of Operation Davy Jones, Archon's forces have been routed from Imperial space. Some milestones were not met as anticipated, but we anticipate greater results as the full might of the Imperial fleet is brought to bear."

In keeping with those statements, the Imperial offensive shows no signs of relenting, with heavy clashes seen in the systems of Anedjete, Sopontet and Huichi, amongst others . While the Kumo Crew continues to rule some 5.6 billion Imperial citizens, attempts to conquer more Imperial systems have been countered. However, the pirates' stern resistance to Imperial undermining of their territory has given many of their pilots a boost of confidence in their ability to resist the massive invasion.

"What we lack in number, we make up with our indomitable spirits to fight against the imperial oppression." Commander GluttonyFang, one of the pirates coordinating the Kumo Crew's efforts against the Empire, said in a brief interview. "The Kumo Crew will not relinquish its grip on the galaxy, even if our mortal vessels fail us, we'll haunt our enemies with the wrath of our spirit."

Commanders on both sides appear to agree on one thing, that the fate of the Pegasi Sector will be decided in battle. "The Empire refuses to negotiate with any who hold its people captive. Our people will be set at liberty or their captors will face annihilation." Commander Corrigendum said in response to a question about the possibility of a diplomatic settlement. With Archon Delaine continuing to defy the Imperial demands, it would seem peace is a distant prospect for the once-quiet Pegasi Sector.


By: Commander Cadoc

 

[PredictedCy]

Date:
Not time sensitive

Title:
Cuchua Speaks: "Let Us Decide"

Story:
Cuchua has been a hotspot in recent weeks as the centre of ongoing conflict between Senator Patreus and Delaine's Kumo Crew. Patreus managed to get a foothold to expand last week; yet failed to expand to it despite the pirates being otherwise engaged. Reports are now emerging that Cuchua is aching for a change of government.

"Imperial life is not all sunshine, despite what you might hear from the Empire." an unnamed source told Galnet. "Imperial Slavery is just a welfare program? What sort of welfare involves the loss of personal liberty? We're tired of having to count our credits, of living in fear of the Imperial Bailiffs turning up in their prisoner transport ships and carrying away one of the family for years at a time."

When asked about the slaver reputation of the other side, our unnamed source just shrugged. "Leave the pirates alone, they leave you alone."

Commander:
Cmdr Predicted Cy

 

[Matzov]

Date: Anytime
Title: The Legend of Etherin Nor
Description:
For those of you who don't know who Etherin Nor is, its because you don't spend time in the dusty rings of Kremainn or in bars frequented by the rare breed who scratch the big rocks in the black looking for fortune and glory. He's a mining pioneer, and a rogue of the highest caliber. "He's the reason all the miners say they're out there 'Getting waisted'" explained the gentleman at my elbow - one Commander Riktar. "You mean 'wasted'?" I replied.
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"No. 'waisted'. Like you there sitting eating your greasy fried Nanomam cheese sticks. You eat until you need to let your belt out some. That's what miners do. they pack them holds full of paydirt till they bulge at the seams, then they let the belt out of 'er waist a bit and and pack in some more. They get 'waisted'. Etherin's the reason they say that. Etherin's the master at getting waisted. Every miner's got Etherin stories. Like the time he told me he would go out alone listening to '80s music while scraping away. 80's. says I? Like Xantoram Blues, or Synuefai Revue? 'No' he says. 'the NINETEEN eighties. You know, Duran Duran? Flock of Seagulls? Devo?' I still have no idea what he was talking about...."
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"Then there was then time I teamed up with him on a expedition out to Jura 7," Says Commander Ben Ryder, whose ears pricked up nearby when he heard an Etherin Nor tale being told. "He was so proud of himself that he'd waisted out his Adder in less than ninety minutes. He'd scooped up so much painite he didn't have room for it all, and at 35k a canister, he didn't much feel inclined to jettison any back into the void either. So he took the last canister and strapped it in the copilot's seat. We zoomed right to the nearest Coriolus to empty our holds and head back out. Etherin was in such a hurry, when he came up to the mailslot he almost too late noticed the Lakon T-Niner coming out from the other side. He might have scraped past and hoped his shields held, but instead he elected to go full reverse and back out. Well, the G-force from the reversal was so great, it ripped the copilots chair clean off its mounts and sent it and the canister of painite forward, smashing through the front canopy. People say his curses for losing that painite canister are still floating outside the mailslot."
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"Etherin's air held out long enough for the Lakon to clear and he got safely inside," continues Ben. "Shortly after he lands a port official comes up and hands him a ticket. 'what's this?' says Etherin. 'Your fine. You dumped cargo outside the station entrance. Its illegal.' Etherin replies, 'yeah but this fine is for two infractions. I only lost one canister outside the slot.' the official says, 'yeah that's true. But it took your copilot's chair out the window with it. That's two.' Etherin never paid that fine. He never replaced that copilot's chair either."
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By: CMDR Don Alvarez

Wasted/waisted - sorry to pick a hole in this, but; as this is an oral conversation in your story, and both words are pronounced the same, no situation could arise where one person says 'waisted' and the other immediately knows the speaker used the wrong word. They would just assume the context. So, you might want to rewrite along the lines of...
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"He's the reason all the miners say they're out there 'Getting waisted'" explained the gentleman at my elbow - one Commander Riktar. "ha! I just thought all you guys were really drinking hard on the job to get through the boredom. I didn't realise it was a euphamism." I replied.
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"No, waisted, with an i" etc...

 

[Elenar]

- Date and time: 9 am, Friday 24 July

- Title: USS VOYAGER CHALLENGE
- Description: CMDR Elenar is going to try cover 70,000 ly in 40 hours in his Faulcon Delacy Anaconda, Lady Justice!

Departure point is QAUTHAI HV-G C10-3 and my final destination is Achenar, Dawes Hub.

Rushing there, as I have an Imperial Wedding to attend

- Commander Name: Elenar

 

[Don Alvarez]

Wasted/waisted - sorry to pick a hole in this, but; as this is an oral conversation in your story, and both words are pronounced the same, no situation could arise where one person says 'waisted' and the other immediately knows the speaker used the wrong word. They would just assume the context. So, you might want to rewrite along the lines of...
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"He's the reason all the miners say they're out there 'Getting waisted'" explained the gentleman at my elbow - one Commander Riktar. "ha! I just thought all you guys were really drinking hard on the job to get through the boredom. I didn't realise it was a euphamism." I replied.
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"No, waisted, with an i" etc...

Slight addendum. Thank you.
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Trust me. At 2 AM after a few beers it made perfect sense.