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07-04-2010: SUBSPACE STATIC: 210 WEEK 14 DAY 3

***** Inter Galactic News *****


*** Bad News Day ***

Repercussions for the Imperial-Bloc are continuing this week following their multiple recent violations of the Yank no-fire zone, which as well as events reported on last week, also included the destruction of two RCF freighters, as well as the bombardment of RCF Restoration.

The media has flocked to the funeral being held at RCF Starbase Restoration as two Kastorian employees are given a big send-off. Shocking footage of the orbital bombardment that rained down on the base is televised along with close-ups of the Imperial warships responsible for the actions.

Imperial representatives were not attending the funeral and have to date not given a statement beyond, effected parties should contact them. This being a second attack of this nature such a short time, it is not surprising that Kastorian citizens have voted with their feet. The markets are showing a 10% drop in Imperial commerce for Mobile Bay.

Further, a mob of more than 500 Kastorian employees, which our reporters have discovered were working for the RCF, have been given time off on full pay to protest outside IMP bases in response to their actions that led to the death of Kastorian employees.

No doubt they will incite some hostility and if not dealt with will undoubtedly further damage Imperial relations with the population.


*** Yank Becomes Free-Fire Zone? ***

The Kastorian Military Junta have been questioned this week regarding the recent violations of the Yank No-Fire Zone, and in typical Kastorian fashion they were blunt to the point of rudeness, being quoted in the press as saying that "As the Junta do not at this time collect rent/tax, they cannot be bothered in pushing for further reparations."

Could this be taken as a coded signal that the Kastorians are no longer prepared to fully enforce the Yank peace treaty, and that the system can now be considered a free-fire zone? Quite possibly, particularly given a senior Imperial-Bloc political figure was quoted as saying:

"DESTRUCTION OF COH ON LEFFINGWELL, I WILL PERSONALLY SEE YOUR QUEEN DEAD.

COH TARGETED EVERYWHERE."

With this statement of intent coming the same day Imperial-bloc forces targeted Hive targets in Yank, it calls into question just how accidental this 'accidental' assault was.

Only time will tell. But one thing is certain, without stronger penalties in place, there is likely to be a lot more combat in the Yank system.


*** Reporter Goes Missing ***

An IGN reporter investigating the KAS System Weapon has gone missing. Should any persons know the whereabouts of Thomas Band, please contact our news-room immediately.


*** Imperial News ***

From the Imperial News Wire: Happenings on Leffingwall.

Imperial ground forces today stormed and captured what remained of COH Ves Tumaan (940), renamed COH Memorial Zone after a weeklong bombardment by the Allied Fleet. A large shuttle capable force, the KriegsmarineEinz, of brigade strength dropped from the sky and rapidly overwhelmed the less than 100 defending troops and captured a large pile of rubble, intermixed with recently collected ruins. Half of the attacking brigade troops were "loyal bugs" provided by the FET and reputed to be loyal to Racoon City Hive (281) also located on Leffingwall.

The cause of the conflict is unclear. General Ike Krieger, Viceroy of the Imperial Services has promised a full investigation into rumours that Imperial warships provoked the conflict by shooting up COH freighters trying to get to Leffingwall. The "official" word from Viceroy Krieger is that the COH recently probed the defenses of FET Racoon City but were caught in the act by alert FET sentries. This much of the story has been verified by this reporter. Further the FET accused the COH of poaching the Leffingwall herd into near extinction, but proof of this allegation only came after Ves Tumaan was put out of business by the arrival of the Allied fleet which destroyed its resource complexes and immediately the Leffingwall herd started to recover from near extinction. Unless the Viceroy had a crystal ball it is uncertain how he could have known this ahead of time, although the evidence after the fact does seem clear.

Excerpted from the Capellan Periphery Times.
Reporter Suzy Soo.


*** Krell On The Rise ***

The Krell Warlord Skaven has returned from an extended holiday on the nuclear ravaged garden paradise that is the Krell Homeworld of Inversion to once again lead the Krell in their ongoing quest for racial annihilation.

Skaven spoke to one of our few surviving reporters on Inversion and had the following to say, "Fellow periphery neighbours, I have been resting and watching with mild interest the goings on outside my home system of Storm. It is time for my clan to begin stretching our legs and our trade routes once again. I hope that all systems that were open to our trade ships last year are still open today. We have many needs and look to our neighbours' markets to fulfill them. We have some trade goods and will be looking to expand our useful goods moving forward. The Krell are respectful of power and of loyalties. The Krell do not wish to isolate themselves any longer."

Several Krell bodyguards then held an impromptu game of 'throw yourself on the hand-grenade', resulting in several casualties and yet another IGN reporter requesting a transfer.


*** More Imperial News ***

According to an anonymous source, HIH Lysander has asked Ike Krieger to step down. Word has it that HIH Lysander believes Ike Krieger to be no better than a pirate and has decreed henceforth all Viceroy candidates must submit to regenerative eye repair. NO MORE EYEPATCHES!


*** RIP Press Release ***

This is a public announcement from the offices of RIP PD GT Spugman

All parties should be aware that all RIP space is considered off-limits to everyone.

This includes everyone (including the RIP).

Any incursion, whether accidental or deliberate will be considered a hostile act.

The RIP reserve the right to take any and all defensive measures against these incursions.

The best advice we can offer you is to stay out of all RIP territory.

There are very few exceptions to this, those who know they hold an exception will have a short, private, reminder of this very shortly.

Thnak you.

GT Spugman



*** RCF Press Release ***

RCF commando units have been sent into action this week.

Two units working in Wastelands while another into Audrey. I want to make it clear that these are no way linked to the pirate actions also tried in Wastelands.

The one in Audrey ran into IMP defenders and tanks and after a firefight was wiped out

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Attacking IMP Audrey Visnu I (68092)
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Round 1: 100 Hive Soldiers - 12 [400] damage
1 Human Veteran Crew - 0 [2] damage

Incoming Fire from IMP Audrey Visnu I (68092)
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Round 1: 15 Battle Tank mkIIs - 315 [675] damage
100 Human Soldiers - 184 [400] damage
50 Light Tanks - 376 [1000] damage
25 Robotic Defence Bunkers - 305 [750] damage


The units in Wastelands have so far taken 4 outposts. 3 GTT and one FET

Quote:

Entering a control battle for GTT Gidi Station 05 (40081).

Ground Battle for the Control of GTT Gidi Station 05 (40081)
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Round 1: Battle is dominated by Attacker
Defender lost 100% control [0%]
100% chance of losing control

GTT Gidi Station 05 (40081) has fallen to the attackers.
The defenders retreated to GTT Gidi Station 05 Defence Force (79512)


Quote:

Ground Battle for the Control of FET Harbour Grace (69992)
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Round 1: Battle is dominated by Attacker
Defender lost 39.42% control [60.58%]
6.69% chance of losing control Round 2: Battle is dominated by Attacker
Defender lost 36.38% control [24.19%]
47.56% chance of losing control Round 3: Battle is dominated by Attacker
Defender lost 24.19% control [0%]
100% chance of losing control

FET Harbour Grace (69992) has fallen to the attackers.
The defenders retreated to FET Harbour Grace Defence Force (25100)


Quote:

Ground Battle for the Control of GTT Gidi Station 02 (33779)
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Round 1: Battle is dominated by Attacker
Defender lost 100% control [0%]
100% chance of losing control

GTT Gidi Station 02 (33779) has fallen to the attackers.
The defenders retreated to GTT Gidi Station 02 Defence Force (60072)


Quote:

Ground Battle for the Control of GTT Retreat (97587)
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Round 1: Battle is dominated by Attacker
Defender lost 100% control [0%]
100% chance of losing control

GTT Retreat (97587) has fallen to the attackers.
The defenders retreated to GTT Retreat Defence Force (27645)



*** Pirates Defeated ***

The GTT have successfully defeated two pirate boarding parties in the Wastelands system in an act of remarkable bravery.

The following press release has been issued:

We want to praise the courage and determination of the brave men and women of the GTT CCF Maltese Falcon 01 (56022) and the GTT CCF Maltese Falcon 02 (19310). Today, despite the overwhelming odds against them, they resisted a coordinated attempt to board their ships and without external help defeated a large number of trained pirates. Civilian officer Camille Nebraska and her crew of 4 defeated 64 pirate marines. Civilian officer Archibald Leach and his crew of 4 defeated 65 pirate marines. We commend their bravery and mourn for the lives lost in the battles.


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