Subspace Static - Star Date 212.15.1

Inter Galactic News.


Item: Explosion.

A substantial nuclear explosion has been detected on Mobile Bay at the Starbase Big Whisky.


Item: Battles.

Detinus Republic ground parties have captured some IMP outposts on a planet in Straddle.


Item: Staff Change.

Political pressure has lead to the resignation of the Editor of the SSS/IGN.


Item: Battles.

Detinus Republic raiders have bombarded the IMP outpost Cosmonaut Keep.


Item: Battles.

Detinus Republic forces have destroyed an IMP flea class scout in Straddle.


Item: Pirates.

Pirates have captured a Confederate outpost and stolen 1kmu of modules.


Item: Pirates.

Pirates have captured an Imperial Services outpost and stolen 1kmu of modules.


Item: Pirates.

Pirates have captured a 50 XL hulled GCE freighter carrying a cargo of modules.


Item: Battle.

IMP forces have attacked the DTR in Yank, destroying a DTR Broadsword and losing two warships themselves.


Item: New Affiliation.

The BLG/Bolg Organisation have formed in the Peripheries.


Item: Dewiek News.

Two FEL outposts fell to ground assault in the Doctrine system this week. A small mining outpost was taken unopposed while 200 gallant Felini marines fought to the death in a two day battle over the systems orbital maintainance and recreation depot. The FEL Tyrant fiddles while their systems burn.
In the cluster there are disturbing indications of FEL warships turning to piracy unnoticed by their leaders.
Recently FEL SHIP MS SHIELD OF TYRE (97773) - {150 Heavy Hulls} has become PIRATE SHIP Royal Shield (97773).
Given the FELs common tactic of bombarding their own territory, it must be dismaying to the Highstar sentients to realise that antimatter weaponry is being stockpiled at the base.


Item: IDC News.

Following the recent destruction of the IDC ship Amber Addison the IDC made a formal complaint to the Imperial Viceroy citing that the destruction of a legal transient within Imperial controlled space by the FET was in contravention of Imperial Law. The IDC noted the lack of warning beacons surrounding the route into the stargate as a gross negligence on the part of the FET running such a indiscriminate policy.

The initial response from the Imperial Viceroy was to ask whether the IDC were aware of the toll being charged for transit rights through the Tycoon stargate.

In answer the IDC confirmed that they were unaware of the policy and reiterated the point that there was a complete lack of warning beacons in neighbouring areas of space transmitting warnings and details of such a toll being in existence.

The response from the Imperial Viceroy was that ignorance was no defence. By way of compensation the Viceroy offered to personally build two freighters to replace the Amber Addison.

Following the offer of replacement ships, IDC Director Maximillian Price stated that the IDC could not accept the offer of replacement shipping as the ship was of little consequence compared to the loss of the crew. He asked if any sanctions would be applied to the FET for breaking Imperial law and running such a dangerous policy in such an irresponsible manner.

The Viceroy responded by stating that Imperial Services fully support the FET in the matter, there are alternative routes if travellers wish to use them and that if the offer of shipping was declined the matter was closed.

Maximillian Price had this to say to waiting reporters, "The IDC are disappointed by the Viceroy's position on the matter. The fact remains that the current running of the Tycoon stargate fee policy by the FET is lax in the extreme and in our view constitutes gross negligence. There is a very real risk that new travellers will be, as we were, unaware of the media exposure given to the policy prior to it coming into effect. The fact that there are no warnings in and about the surrounding regions of space make the Stargate exit and orbit a trap for the unwary. The IDC will be compensating the families of the crew for their loss".


Item: Recruitment.

Association Of Free Traders – AFT.

Welcome to Phoenix, if you are looking for a great team or just want to do your own thing without being an INDependant target the Association of Free Traders is a good fit. If you aren't sure where you want to be the AFT is also a good place to start.
We are a loose association of traders. We have a core team that runs the main AFT bases and, along with pursuing their own self-defined goals, assists new members. By joining the AFT you can go anywhere from the fast track on the core team to a simple leg up of an extra ship or or even just advice. Follow your own goals.

If you aren't sure which affiliation to join we are a better choice than IND. Many affiliations do not allow IND in their systems and will destroy them. The AFT is on friendly terms with almost everybody. You are welcome in the AFT even if you plan to switch later. Some of our best trading partners are ex-AFT members.

If you can avoid breaking our neutrality,
If you can avoid business dealings with known pirates,
If you do your best to fulfill business deals,
If you are NOT GOING TO TURN PIRATE,
We could be your home.

Do note we are not a combat oriented affiliation, PIRates excluded of course