Subspace Static - Star Date 212.19.1

***** Inter Galactic Blessed News Of Spiritual Truth *****


*** New Editor ***

The bells of the Ecclesiarch ring out in joy this week, as the Brotherhood take over the reigns of the Galaxies Greatest News Organ.

We here at the SSS HQ are happy to welcome Bishop Damenblazt as this weeks guest editor.

As always, the Good Bishop wishes to point out that his views are not to be taken as the official views of the Brotherhood affiliation, as they have not been contacted over editorial contact. However, he was quick to point out that this did not mean his words were not also the Truth, as the True One speaks through His chosen servants, and to doubt the word of a Bishop is the most vile of heresies.


*** Public Service Announcement ***

BE PURE!

BE VIGILANT!

BEHAVE!



*** Aliens Revealed ***

The shining Word of the True One is revealed this week as his holiness the Pope has held a seminar on the perfidious nature of the alien that lurks amongst us.

Heathen are these creatures, and wicked their ways. They cannot be trusted in this Universe of Men. For does not the true book say? Thou shalt not suffer an alien to live!


*** Vile Xenos News House Magpie News ***

A second courier at a supposedly hidden asteroid in Twinkle was captured by the audacious pirate Morgan who managed to avoid detection by interception forces.

Shootout at the OD Coral. A Felini outpost in Doctrine was captured by two House Magpie ground parties. Almost 200 Felini startroopers defending chose to fight to the death for the resource centre despite being greatly outnumbered and in unsuitable terrain.

A rail gun squadron has started orbital bombardment of another FEL outpost in the doctrine system. Damage has still to be assessed after two days action but is expected to be heavy.

A new falconian design of freighter has come into service. The 196XLH vessel is the pinnacle of house Magpie trading design and can carry approximately 12.5K cargo.

A small pirate scout vessel was destroyed by platforms in the orbit of Pralor in Acropolis.

In a secret ceremony and celebration attended by the ailing Wolf mother and the Deweik High Priestess, Consul Armand of House Magpie has officially taken his place as an Elder of the Nation, the first non-Deweik to hold such a position.


*** Public Service Announcement ***

Death is the Mercy of the True One.

Unbelievers shall bathe in Mercy.


*** Dewiek News ***

The war between the Dewiek and Felini continues, though on a lower intensity, the True One causes us to reflect upon the nature of conflict amongst these lesser species.

A wise man once asked me, ‘Why do we not spread the word of the True One amongst the xenos filth?’

And I answered, ‘But brother we do. Our truth is spread at the tip of our spears, our warships carry The Word amongst the sinners. And in truth there are some xenos who have converted, upon their dying breaths, and found salvation in the embrace of the True One.’

The wise man did look at me and wonder, ‘But how do so many of them yet live in this universe, defying the Truth of the True One with their very existence.’

And I but smiled upon him, and said, ‘All things in their time my son, all things in their time.’

Anyway, here is some news from the Dewiek, reflect upon the weakness of the alien as you read it my children:


*** WE ARE THE VOICE OF THE PACK ***


All hail and answer the call.

It is my sad regret to confirm that today the Nation sent 2 Dewiek Crew from a scout ship to board the Platform of Rylene in the Beglian Star System.

Both crew members have confirmed the boarding and taken control of the only orbital defence the kitties have, a sad day it appears no beer is stationed on this platform we request an urgent SOS delivery along with a couple of photon batteries to engage play with the outposts below us GTT board members and the game of twister are not recommended whilst drunk Dewiek are playing... whatever happened to SJ the girl that like both cats and dogs HOWLLLLLLLLLLLLLL, more beer!

Office next to the office of the High Lord of the Nation

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Boarding Action for the Control of FEL Under Construction (61096)
Round 1: Battle is dominated by Attacker
Defender lost 100% control [0%]
100% chance of losing control


FEL Under Construction (61096) has fallen to the attackers.


*** Public Service Announcement ***

The Only Good Alien Is A Dead Alien.


*** Piracy ***

A mayday transmission from the Mohache freighter Persii Lon Hycoomp (what sort of crazed Xenos name is that?) drew a significant response from brave Empire forces this week, as the noble House LiQuan and brave Imperial and GTT ships rushed to attempt to destroy the attacking pirate battleship.

The pirate was driven away, blessed by the True One, and the Mohache saved.

Of all the alien races, the office of his Holiness has decreed that the Mohache are the most likely to embrace the Word of the True One, and thus be saved. The presence of the Mohache on the cradle homeworld of man, Earth itself, is tolerated by both his Imperial Majesty Lysander, and the True One. We trust the Mohache will prove that they are above the rest of the Xenos in this Galaxy.


*** Public Service Announcement ***

Faith makes us strong.

Unity is purpose.

Education is the Enemy of God.

Beware the weakness of freedom.


*** Inquisition News ***

His Holiness the Pope and His blessed Inquisition have completed their investigation into the worthless morally degrading media output of the Detinus Republic this week, condemning them for their vile and morally degrading nature.

The Inquisition particularly disapproved of the Detinus singer, Treasure Winters, who promotes such heresies as ‘tolerance of other faiths’ and ‘loving the alien’.

The Inquisition disapproves of any such thing.


*** Public Service Announcement ***

Prayer brings us close to the Divine.


*** Detinus News ***

Detinus republic news sources are reporting the destruction of alone Imperial freighter in the Arachnid system this week.


*** Public Service Announcement ***

There is no place for the weakwilled or hesitant. Only by firm action and resolute faith will mankind survive. No sacrifice is too great. No treachery too small.


*** Detinus News ***

DTR sources are reporting that the pirate Morgan warship Royal Fortune has successfully boarded and captured the DTR freighter ‘Another Big DTR Fleet’ in the outer reaches of the Venice system. Both pirate and victim are understood to have made a clean getaway.


*** Pirate News ***

Some evil reporter stationed with the godless heathen Morgan the pirate has continued sending in reports this week, demonstrating the moral laxitude of previous editors of this news outlet who have dared to even speak to pirates, let alone gather news from them.

This will no longer be tolerated! The True One abjures any who hold trust with sinners and fornicators! The True One shall cast ye out and blind ye that you might wander alone amongst the sewers!

The True One cares not for how many ships you might have captured Morgan, the True One cares only that you turn yourself in immediately! The Inquisition shall work their salvation upon your flesh, they shalt open thee as the mind doth open to the words of truth, they shalt carve the words of salvation upon thine spleen Morgan, embrace us as we shall embrace you!


*** Public Service Announcement ***

The weak will always be led by the strong. Where the strong see purpose and act, the weak follow; where the strong cry out against fate, the weak bow their heads and succumb. There are many who are weak; and many are their temptations. Despise the weak for they shall flock to the call of the Renegades. Pity them not and scorn their cries of innocence - it is better that one hundred innocently fall before the wrath of the Emperor than one kneels before the Renegade.



*** Thought For The Week ***

And lo did the Pope speak unto the faithful, ‘You ask why we must cleanse the xenos. I will tell you. The filth of the alien and the witch must be exterminated to preserve the purity of the Human race, lest we degenerate into abomination.’



***** Special Report – Honest Jim’s Trading News *****

I know some among my loyal readers are shackled to starbases, unable
to experience the freedom of making their living through buying and
selling on the public markets. While your humble correspondent mainly
pities those poor unfortunates, it would be a shame to neglect their
needs and so this week I will concentrate on good deals for those with
an eye on local populations.

For those lucky enough to have access, top of the list is Vehren Crabs
from House Vehrenberg’s secretive starbase Vehrenberg-Stadt. This is
only worth 0.1 stellars each at source, but a market price of 0.4
stellars, plentiful supplies, and an Inner Empire origin makes this an
excellent proposition - for those who can find it.

Perhaps surprisingly for an organisation with such a shadowy
reputation, FET markets have some very good deals, with most of their
unique goods priced at six or seven times their value at source. Check
out Culinary Seaweed Oil from Teller, Plantmesh from Yank,
Leffinphants from Tycoon and Tufted Blue Leg from Pegasus (all
originating in the Outer Capellan). Pink Opaque Juice from Misre, or
Cedy Sharks from Forest (Inner Capellan and Cluster respectively.

While the Mohache’s prices may not look so competitive, they have a
number of items much sought after by specific races. For those with
Naplian populations to satisfy, Mohache Carved Gems should certainly
be on your shopping list - available from a variety of Mohache
markets. If you’re selling to Wimbles, you may prefer to look at
Mohache Tales or Prize Cattle from Tranquility Gate. Native
populations are fond of Mohache Folk Music, although these are a
little pricier at twenty times their source value.

Top tip for those with Hive populations is... well, actually, it’s
always check your cryobay carefully for eggs. But also, take a look at
Indarian Megs from House Liquan’s market in Persian. Felini
populations will enjoy Rage Gannets from DEN Dark Sun City in
Acropolis, while the Dewieks themselves will prefer Newstart Art from
DEN Dragon in Hydrae.

While we’re sure the Mohache Beerstein is of great symbolic value, it
may be less attractive to market traders, on sale at 666 times its
source value. Some may wish to ponder the significance of this number
to religions of Old Earth and consider whether it hints at a darker
face to the Mohache disguised by their public persona of peaceful
traders.

As ever your humble correspondent,
James “Honest Jim” Killick



***** Special Report – From The Blog Of Brother Viktor *****

There was a hiss of gas as the interior pressure was matched to the exterior atmosphere. As the re-enforced doors began slowly parting, gusting wind and rain assailed the inside of the cargo lifter.

Mikael pulled his long coat tightly around his body and stepped out into the maelstrom that was engulfing the cargo port. His ear throbbed painfully and he silently cursed inefficient climate controls found in hi-port cargo lifts across the galaxy. He could have used the passenger lift, but then you only get to see what they want you to see; cold truth is rarely shown to tourists.

Ground crews wrapped in bad weather gear, glowing safety strips outlining their limbs and digits, began flowing into the lifter in preparation for unloading the AFT stamped transport crates – according the manifest there was nothing in the shipment more interesting than agricultural equipment and trinkets destined for the commerce sector. Mikael moved to one side so as not to be a hindrance to their monotonous labours.

Exit from the hi-port to the passenger terminal was on the other side of a vast wall on Mikael’s left. There would be clean, enclosed and brightly coloured transport tubes for the passengers arriving that way, but from here Mikael could see things hidden from that area - at least he could if the driving rain was not obscuring the view as much. Along the top of the vast wall stood a series of squat turrets in two distinct designs; a spherical device sitting in an armoured collar with two prongs pointing skyward, and spherical devices again with jutting prongs, entrapped between a bottom and top hoop – automated anti-air and anti-personnel pods.
Drenched marines patrolled the area in twos, or accompanied by strange six-legged creatures on strong leashes. Two of these marines approached Mikael as he watched them, and they eyed him suspiciously before informing him that this area was off-limits to the general public. For a moment he contemplated ignoring them to see how they would react, what procedure they would follow, but Mikael was tired and hungry and, True One forgive him, he really could not be bothered with tests right now. So instead he carefully pulled aside his coat to reveal the badge of office hung about his neck, giving the two marines what he hopped was a kind smile. One of the men snapped instantly to attention and threw the most professional salute he could manage while the other stared uncomprehendingly at his companion. This amused Mikael immensely. He reassured both men that saluting was not required, but an escort to the offices of Governor Julie Penhold was. A little unsure of protocol in a situation like this, the marine still standing rigidly at attention hesitantly asked if he was expected.

Mikael burst into laughter at this enquiry, the misery of the gales and rain driven back by his mirth.

“My dear child, no one expects the Inquisition.”