Galactic News

  • November 30, 3303
  • Galactic News: Starport Status Update

    This report presents the latest data on starports experiencing technical issues as a result of Thargoid Sensor related interference.

    The following starports are currently closed:

    Maupertuis Dock, Zhao

    Jeury Port, Regi

    Rotsler Enterprise, Bogatiku

    Hernandez Dock, Khwatka

    White Enterprise, Piran

    Langford Survey, Xihe

    Aachen Town, Alioth

    Jones City, Akba Atacab

    Virtanen Gateway, Palaemon

    Lemmy's Rock, HIP 96456

    Hauck Dock , Theta Sculptoris

    Meanwhile, the following starports are on the brink of closure:

    Filippenko Dock, Ngulungbara

  • November 29, 3303
  • Galactic News: Starport Status Update

    This report presents the latest data on starports experiencing technical issues as a result of Thargoid Sensor related interference.

    The following starports are currently closed:

    Maupertuis Dock, Zhao

    Jeury Port, Regi

    Rotsler Enterprise, Bogatiku

    Hernandez Dock, Khwatka

    White Enterprise, Piran

    Langford Survey, Xihe

    Aachen Town, Alioth

    Jones City, Akba Atacab

    Virtanen Gateway, Palaemon

    Lemmy's Rock, HIP 96456

    Hauck Dock , Theta Sculptoris

    Meanwhile, the following starports are on the brink of closure:

    Filippenko Dock, Ngulungbara

  • November 24, 3303
  • Community Goal: Fifth Aegis Initiative

    Aegis has announced a second military strike on a Thargoid-occupied system, following the success of Operation Andronicus. The operation will focus on Electra, where high concentrations of Thargoid vessels have been reported.

    Admiral Aden Tanner, Aegis's chief military liaison, elaborated on the nature of the operation:

    "We have two primary objectives: To reduce the number of Thargoid vessels operating in Electra, and to gather Thargoid material with which to test and calibrate our anti-Thargoid technologies."

    Aegis Research has promised to reward pilots who hand in Pilots Federation Combat Bonds at Cavaleiri in the Electra system.

    The campaigns begin on the 23rd of November and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

  • November 23, 3303
  • Community Goal: Fifth Aegis Initiative

    Aegis has announced a second military strike on a Thargoid-occupied system, following the success of Operation Andronicus. The operation will focus on Electra, where high concentrations of Thargoid vessels have been reported.

    Admiral Aden Tanner, Aegis's chief military liaison, elaborated on the nature of the operation:

    "We have two primary objectives: To reduce the number of Thargoid vessels operating in Electra, and to gather Thargoid material with which to test and calibrate our anti-Thargoid technologies."

    Aegis Research has promised to reward pilots who hand in Pilots Federation Combat Bonds at Cavaleiri in the Electra system.

    The campaigns begin on the 23rd of November and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

  • November 22, 3303
  • Galactic News: Starport Status Update

    This report presents the latest data on starports experiencing technical issues as a result of Thargoid Sensor related interference.

    The following starports are currently closed:

    Reiter City, Oppi

    Meanwhile, the following starports are on the brink of closure:

    Maupertuis Dock, Zhao

    Jeury Port, Regi

    Rotsler Enterprise, Bogatiku

    Hernandez Dock, Khwatka

    White Enterprise, Piran

    Waldeck Dock, Sanda

    Finney Ring, Jitabos

    Langford Survey, Xihe

    Aachen Town, Alioth

    Jones City, Akba Atacab

    Virtanen Gateway, Palaemon

    Lemmy's Rock, HIP 96456

    Hauck Dock, Theta Sculptoris

  • November 21, 3303
  • Galactic News: Starport Status Update

    This report presents the latest data on starports experiencing technical issues as a result of Thargoid Sensor related interference.

    The following starports are currently closed:

    Reiter City, Oppi

    Meanwhile, the following starports are on the brink of closure:

    Maupertuis Dock, Zhao

    Jeury Port, Regi

    Rotsler Enterprise, Bogatiku

    Hernandez Dock, Khwatka

    White Enterprise, Piran

    Waldeck Dock, Sanda

    Finney Ring, Jitabos

    Langford Survey, Xihe

    Aachen Town, Alioth

    Jones City, Akba Atacab

    Virtanen Gateway, Palaemon

    Lemmy's Rock, HIP 96456

    Hauck Dock, Theta Sculptoris

  • November 18, 3303
  • Galactic News: Galactic Authorities Call for Calm

    As reports continue to pour in of Thargoid attacks, the galaxy’s leaders have issued statements urging the public to remain calm.

    In a missive released to a number of news feeds, Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval said:

    “It is true that the Thargoids represent a pertinent threat, but it is important that we understand the scale of this threat. At present, they are active only in the Pleiades Nebula, and there is no reason to believe they will spread beyond this area. Indeed, it is entirely possible that they lack the numbers to do so.”

    Federation President Zachary Hudson adopted a similar stance, while making an allusion to Federal-Imperial solidarity:

    “They haven’t set foot outside the Pleiades, and if they do, we have the means to deal with them. With the Federation and the Empire working together, there is no enemy we cannot overcome. The galactic community has nothing to fear.”

    But the buoyancy of these statements was undercut by Admiral Aden Tanner, Aegis’s chief military liaison, who offered the following assessment to The Federal Times:

    “We have no intelligence regarding the Thargoids’ long-term plans, and it would be premature – if not irresponsible – to assert that they will remain in the Pleiades. I can assure you, however, that this is a matter Aegis is actively investigating.”

  • November 17, 3303
  • Galactic News: Galactic Authorities Call for Calm

    As reports of Thargoid attacks continue to pour in, the galaxy’s leaders have issued statements urging the public to remain calm.

    In a missive released to a number of news feeds, Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval said:

    “It is true that the Thargoids represent a pertinent threat, but it is important that we understand the scale of this threat. At present, they are active only in the Pleiades Nebula, and there is no reason to believe they will spread beyond this area. Indeed, it is entirely possible that they lack the numbers to do so.”

    Federal President Zachary Hudson adopted a similar stance, while making an allusion to Federal-Imperial solidarity:

    “They haven’t set foot outside the Pleiades, and if they do, we have the means to deal with them. With the Federation and the Empire working together, there is no enemy we cannot overcome. The galactic community has nothing to fear.”

    But the buoyancy of these statements was undercut by Admiral Aden Tanner, Aegis’s chief military liaison, who offered the following assessment to The Federal Times:

    “We have no intelligence regarding the Thargoids’ long-term plans, and it would be premature – if not irresponsible – to assert that they will remain in the Pleiades. I can assure you however that this is a matter Aegis is actively investigating.”

  • November 16, 3303
  • Galactic News: Previously Unseen Thargoid Ships in Electra

    Recent reports indicate that a new kind of Thargoid vessel has been encountered in the Electra system. The previously unseen ships were encountered by independent pilots investigating the wreckage of the Aida, a Hogan-class cargo vessel that was apparently attacked by Thargoids.

    The Thargoid ship has been classified as a ‘Basilisk’ Interceptor by the Pilots Federation.

    System security forces in Electra offered the following assessment:

    “The Basilisk hits harder than the Cyclops, and it’s tougher too. It also deploys a denser swarm of Thargons. Interestingly, all the Basilisks we’ve encountered are heavily scarred, almost as if they’ve been around longer, taken more punishment.”

    Authorities in Electra have warned those living in the system to exercise extreme caution, and not to engage Thargoid ships under any circumstances.

  • November 15, 3303
  • Galactic News: Previously Unseen Thargoid Ships in Electra

    Recent reports indicate that a new kind of Thargoid vessel has been encountered in the Electra system. The previously unseen ships were encountered by independent pilots investigating the wreckage of the Aida, a Hogan-class cargo vessel that was apparently attacked by Thargoids.

    The Thargoid ship has been classified as a ‘Basilisk’ Interceptor by the Pilots Federation.

    System security forces in Electra offered the following assessment:

    “The Basilisk hits harder than the Cyclops, and it’s tougher too. It also deploys a denser swarm of Thargons. Interestingly, all the Basilisks we’ve encountered are heavily scarred, almost as if they’ve been around longer, taken more punishment.”

    Authorities in Electra have warned those living in the system to exercise extreme caution, and not to engage Thargoid ships under any circumstances.

  • November 11, 3303
  • Galactic News: Taipan AX1 Announced

    A spokesperson for Faulcon DeLacy has announced that the manufacturer has teamed up with Aegis to produce a new version of its popular fighter, the Taipan. The spokesperson confirmed that the development was a direct response to the rising Thargoid threat.

    Barr Winters, a Faulcon DeLacy engineer who worked on the new Taipan, elaborated on the ship’s specifications:

    “The new Taipan has been equipped with two AX multi-cannons, replacing the default utility mount and small hardpoints. These cannons are slightly punchier than standard, which we hope will make the ship particularly effective against Thargoid vessels.”

    The new Taipan, which will be known as the AX1, is not to be confused with the existing Aegis Taipan variant. The ship will be available from the 13th of November 3303.

  • November 10, 3303
  • Galactic News: Taipan AX1 Announced

    A spokesperson for Faulcon DeLacy has announced that the manufacturer has teamed up with Aegis to produce a new version of its popular fighter, the Taipan. The spokesperson confirmed that the development was a direct response to the rising Thargoid threat.

    Barr Winters, a Faulcon DeLacy engineer who worked on the new Taipan, elaborated on the ship’s specifications:

    “The new Taipan has been equipped with two AX multi-cannons, replacing the default utility mount and small hardpoints. These cannons are slightly punchier than standard, which we hope will make the ship particularly effective against Thargoid vessels.”

    The new Taipan, which will be known as the AX1, is not to be confused with the existing Aegis Taipan variant. The ship will be available from the 13th of November 3303.

  • Galactic News: Pleiades Rescue Operation Concludes

    Cooper Research Associates have announced that their rescue operation has reached a successful conclusion. Hundreds of independent pilots supported the campaign, taking to their ships to recover people and personal effects from Thargoid attack sites. Many of those rescued are now recovering at The Oracle.

    Cooper Research Associates have extended their gratitude to those who supported the campaign.

    Pilots who contributed to the operation can now collect their rewards from The Oracle in the Pleiades Sector IR-W d1-55 system.

  • Galactic News: Operation Andronicus Concludes

    Admiral Aden Tanner has confirmed that Operation Andronicus has reached a successful conclusion. Hundreds of pilots supported the initiative by taking to their ships to deliver a strategic blow to the Thargoids in the Pleiades Sector IR-W d1-55.

    As the campaign drew to a close, Admiral Aden Tanner released a statement:

    “The operation’s success proves that small ships, when piloted by seasoned Commanders, are our best hope of addressing the Thargoid threat, at least for the present. Every pilot who took part in this initiative has my sincere gratitude.”

    Pilots who participated in the conflict can now collect their rewards from The Oracle in the Pleiades Sector IR-W d1-55 system.

  • January 19, 3303
  • Galactic News: Pleiades Rescue Operation Concludes

    Cooper Research Associates have announced that their rescue operation has reached a successful conclusion. Hundreds of independent pilots supported the campaign, taking to their ships to recover people and personal effects from Thargoid attack sites. Many of those rescued are now recovering at The Oracle.

    Cooper Research Associates have extended their gratitude to those who supported the campaign.

    Pilots who contributed to the operation can now collect their rewards from The Oracle in the Pleiades Sector IR-W d1-55 system.

  • Galactic News: Operation Andronicus Concludes

    Admiral Aden Tanner has confirmed that Operation Andronicus has reached a successful conclusion. Hundreds of pilots supported the initiative by taking to their ships to deliver a strategic blow to the Thargoids in the Pleiades Sector IR-W d1-55.

    As the campaign drew to a close, Admiral Aden Tanner released a statement:

    “The operation’s success proves that small ships, when piloted by seasoned Commanders, are our best hope of addressing the Thargoid threat, at least for the present. Every pilot who took part in this initiative has my sincere gratitude.”

    Pilots who participated in the conflict can now collect their rewards from in the Pleiades Sector IR-W d1-55 system.

  • November 3, 3303
  • Community Goal: Operation Andronicus

    With Thargoid attacks becoming a regular occurrence in the Pleiades Nebula, Aegis has leveraged its considerable reserves to fund a military operation in the Pleiades Sector IR-W d1-55. The initiative, dubbed ‘Operation Andronicus’, has been expressly conceived to counter Thargoid aggression in the region.

    Admiral Aden Tanner, Aegis’s chief military liaison, elaborated on the nature of the initiative:

    “Personal-scale craft are particularly effective against Thargoid vessels, not least because of the comparative vulnerability of capital-class ships. I therefore believe the most effective way to address the Thargoid threat – in the short term at least – is a militia of seasoned combat pilots. Aegis has agreed to finance this initiative, which will aim to deliver a strategic blow to the Thargoids in the Pleiades Sector IR-W d1-55.”

    Aegis Research has confirmed that it will reward pilots who hand in Pilots Federation Combat Bonds at The Oracle in the Pleiades Sector IR-W d1-55.

    The operation begins on the 2nd of November 3303 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

  • Galactic News: Halloween Appeal Concludes

    A spokesperson for the Hallowed Chapter of LHS 2094 has announced that its appeal for commodities has been enthusiastically received by the galactic community. Hundreds of pilots took to their ships to deliver goods to the LHS 2094 system for an opulent Halloween party, and to protect those ferrying commodities to Patterson Vision.

    As the campaign drew to a close, a spokesperson for the Hallowed Chapter of LHS 2094 released the following statement:

    “This is going to be one of the greatest Halloween parties of all time! Who cares if the Thargoids kill us all – at least we’ll go out with a bang. And we won’t have to live with the hangover!”

    Pilots who contributed to the initiative can now collect their rewards from Patterson Vision in the LHS 2094 system.

  • Community Goal: Rescue Operation in the Pleiades

    Cooper Research Associates have launched a rescue operation to recover personal effects, data and people from Thargoid attack sites in the Pleiades Nebula.

    The organisation has promised to reward pilots who deliver occupied escape pods, damaged escape pods, black boxes and personal effects to the search-and-rescue contact at The Oracle in the Pleiades Sector IR-W d1-55 system.

    A spokesperson for Cooper Research Associates released a brief statement:

    “Eyewitnesses have reported that Thargoid vessels are taking occupied escape pods from ships they have attacked. It is therefore essential that we recover any and all individuals from these attack sites before they can be similarly abducted.”

    The operation begins on the 2nd of November 3303 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

  • January 12, 3303
  • Community Goal: Operation Andronicus

    With Thargoid attacks becoming a regular occurrence in the Pleiades Nebula, Aegis has leveraged its considerable reserves to fund a military operation in the Pleiades Sector IR-W d1-55. The initiative, dubbed ‘Operation Andronicus’, has been expressly conceived to counter Thargoid aggression in the region.

    Admiral Aden Tanner, Aegis’s chief military liaison, elaborated on the nature of the initiative:

    “Personal-scale craft are particularly effective against Thargoid vessels, not least because of the comparative vulnerability of capital-class ships. I therefore believe the most effective way to address the Thargoid threat – in the short term at least – is a militia of seasoned combat pilots. Aegis has agreed to finance this initiative, which will aim to deliver a strategic blow to the Thargoids in the Pleiades Sector IR-W d1-55.”

    Aegis Research has confirmed that it will reward pilots who hand in Pilots Federation Combat Bonds at The Oracle in the Pleiades Sector IR-W d1-55.

    The operation begins on the 2nd of November 3303 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.