The following press release was provided to INN by Dr. Nevirrea Giraliez of the ECWI Public Relations office. A Royal Naval Service spokesperson confirmed the announcement but declined further comment.
An uneasy peace has persisted since the new Phyrrian Overmind announced its intent to end hostilities and warned of three rogue warships at large under the command of the previous, damaged Overmind. While the Phyrrians have not yet responded to calls for peace talks, the allies of the Phyrrian War have today chosen to release one piece of good news.
Since late January of this year, we have been served by the watchful eyes of a new scientific project, the Long Baseline Tachyon Telescope (LBTT). This sensor array aims to make the galaxy safer for all by watching the Orion Arm for military and natural threats while still maintaining respect for the sovereignty of all nations.
This project has been made possible by a collaboration between Antimone's famous Echo Cluster Weather Institute and the Centauran Research Institute. The work together has been a long time in the making. In the words of CRI liason Ketnesqinzatbay, "The astronomers of the CRI and ECWI have long admired each other's respective accomplishments in science, but exchange of data and other cooperative efforts had in the past been somewhat limited by cultural and procedural differences." The ECWI is pleased to announce to the public that we overcame differences to protect our galaxy.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
INN: Chief still missing - Council "very concerned"
FOUR CORNERS, QUAQUAN - In a surprise statement today, the Quaquan Council of Elders said that they were now "very concerned" for the wellbeing of Chief Distant Star Windchaser who has been missing for several days. The Chief took a leave from his official duties this week in order to perform a ritual Vision Quest but officials say that he is not at the location that he normally uses for his quests and they currently cannot find any traces of him. Concern is growing for his wellbeing as the Quaquan ritual involves spending time in the wilderness without food.
No comment has been made however on the students who are peacefully protesting outside the Council chambers. Calling for the council to select a new Chief in an emergency meeting, the students have issued their own statement in support of the younger Chiefs, calling the faction the "Yi Deezh'aazh" Chiefs meaning "New Moon" or "Travelling Together". INN spoke to some of the protestors
"We're not protesting, we're just showing our support for the Yi Deezh'aazh Chiefs. For too long we have faced our past and ignored the future under the hand of Chief Distant Star. It is time now to turn, and face the future and embrace it with welcoming arms."
Popular support seems to be behind this drive for modernisation, with unofficial polls showing increasing support from the people. The Council declined to comment at this time and the search for the Chief continues.
No comment has been made however on the students who are peacefully protesting outside the Council chambers. Calling for the council to select a new Chief in an emergency meeting, the students have issued their own statement in support of the younger Chiefs, calling the faction the "Yi Deezh'aazh" Chiefs meaning "New Moon" or "Travelling Together". INN spoke to some of the protestors
"We're not protesting, we're just showing our support for the Yi Deezh'aazh Chiefs. For too long we have faced our past and ignored the future under the hand of Chief Distant Star. It is time now to turn, and face the future and embrace it with welcoming arms."
Popular support seems to be behind this drive for modernisation, with unofficial polls showing increasing support from the people. The Council declined to comment at this time and the search for the Chief continues.
INN: Sivad de-emphasizing interstellar orgs?
Enaj, Sivad - According to a series of memos obtained by INN, the current Sivadian government is planning on deemphasizing their focus on interstellar oganizations, such as OATO as a part of their foreign policy.
"The Concordance of Free Worlds, the Interstellar Parliament, and other similar organizations have inevitably failed in the current climate, in rather short periods of time. Longer term Sivadian interests and security are best realized by independent arrangements between Sivad and other governments." One of the memos from First Councillor Adrianne's office read.
The First Councillor's office declined comment for this story.
"The Concordance of Free Worlds, the Interstellar Parliament, and other similar organizations have inevitably failed in the current climate, in rather short periods of time. Longer term Sivadian interests and security are best realized by independent arrangements between Sivad and other governments." One of the memos from First Councillor Adrianne's office read.
The First Councillor's office declined comment for this story.
INN: Planetwide search for missing Qua chief
FOUR CORNERS, QUAQUAN - Unconfirmed reports are currently emerging that the current Quaquan Chief, Distant Star Windchaser, is missing. The Quaquan Council of Elders has issued a statement denying that the Chief of the Qua is missing and stating the he is currently away on a scheduled Vision Quest and is not expected to return for some days. High-level sources within the Council however, have said that the Chief was expected to return after only a day or two. Search parties are currently scouring the planet after an aide to the Chief raised the alarm when he discovered the Chief had left the Vision Cavern without trace, said a Council source.
This comes at a critical time for the Qua Council of Elders as a number of the Council have passed away in recent years and have been replaced by a younger generation of Chiefs. This younger faction has been promising sweeping reforms and modernisations bringing the Qua into the 31st century but have been held at bay so far by the influence of Chief Distant Star Windchaser.
This comes at a critical time for the Qua Council of Elders as a number of the Council have passed away in recent years and have been replaced by a younger generation of Chiefs. This younger faction has been promising sweeping reforms and modernisations bringing the Qua into the 31st century but have been held at bay so far by the influence of Chief Distant Star Windchaser.
SBS: Paul Moncrief's body found
Enaj, Sivad - After a morning SHIELD bust of a metzy distributing ring, an old unused section of the building was revealed to hold the remains of Paul Moncrief and subordinates.
Paul Moncrief is best known as a former First Councillor, who, in 3004, attempted to launch a coup that was ultimately unsuccessful. He was last seen in late 3006 during an assault in the Black and White Tavern, said to have teleported out after being surrounded by SHIELD.
Current speculation is that since that teleportation attempt, Moncrief and the others with him teleported to the room that had been blocked off, with no means of escape, and eventually succumbed to malnutrition.
SHIELD officials have refused comment other than to say that the investigation is ongoing and a report will be released when the facts are verified.
Paul Moncrief is best known as a former First Councillor, who, in 3004, attempted to launch a coup that was ultimately unsuccessful. He was last seen in late 3006 during an assault in the Black and White Tavern, said to have teleported out after being surrounded by SHIELD.
Current speculation is that since that teleportation attempt, Moncrief and the others with him teleported to the room that had been blocked off, with no means of escape, and eventually succumbed to malnutrition.
SHIELD officials have refused comment other than to say that the investigation is ongoing and a report will be released when the facts are verified.
SBS: Darlington Armstech: Mk6 soon to be obsolete?
Enaj, Sivad - The producers of the RNS Fleet Mk6 sidearm, Darlington Armstech, are currently working on what they have dubbed 'the Mk6 killer' according to senior developers within the company.
"Currently we have something in the beta stages, designed to work with the pulse frequencies on which the weapon operations and block them within a small radius." One developer said, requesting anonymity. "Currently we want to release this to the RNS concurrently with the Mk8 sidearm in development, to force the obsolescence of the prior models."
The RNS Fleet Mk6 sidearm is a versatile energy pistol designed for both stun and lethal modes, made exclusively for the RNS.
Both the Admirality and Darlington Armstech refused requests for comment.
"Currently we have something in the beta stages, designed to work with the pulse frequencies on which the weapon operations and block them within a small radius." One developer said, requesting anonymity. "Currently we want to release this to the RNS concurrently with the Mk8 sidearm in development, to force the obsolescence of the prior models."
The RNS Fleet Mk6 sidearm is a versatile energy pistol designed for both stun and lethal modes, made exclusively for the RNS.
Both the Admirality and Darlington Armstech refused requests for comment.
SBS: Gunman caught at UoE
Enaj, Sivad- Late last evening Sivad Standard Time, a gunman in the Dumoulin Building at the University of Enaj was arrested after firing multiple shots near a complex of faculty offices. The gunman surrendered after a standoff between SHIELD and the gunman that lasted for slightly less than an hour with no injuries or deaths reported.
The gunman, Eric Appel, is currently being held for the incident as well as for the possession of a RNS Fleet Mk6 sidearm, a weapon currently made exclusively for the Royal Naval Service.
SHIELD officials have declined further comment on this case at the current time.
The gunman, Eric Appel, is currently being held for the incident as well as for the possession of a RNS Fleet Mk6 sidearm, a weapon currently made exclusively for the Royal Naval Service.
SHIELD officials have declined further comment on this case at the current time.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
SBS: Sivadians First Party folds
GRAND ENAJ, SIVAD - The Sivadians First Party, formed by controversial scientist Lester Haskins, has gone into forfeiture after defaulting on balloon loan payments in recent months.
The party, formed in 3006 in reaction to the outlawing of psi-blockers, never really gained much traction, although Haskins kept a small staff working in a leased office on Montevedo Street.
Voter rolls show that only about 10,000 Sivadians switched their party affiliation in the weeks after Sivadians First formed, and contributions never amounted to more than a trickle.
Haskins could not be reached for comment.
The party, formed in 3006 in reaction to the outlawing of psi-blockers, never really gained much traction, although Haskins kept a small staff working in a leased office on Montevedo Street.
Voter rolls show that only about 10,000 Sivadians switched their party affiliation in the weeks after Sivadians First formed, and contributions never amounted to more than a trickle.
Haskins could not be reached for comment.
SBS: Food company settles with family of dead journalist
GRAND ENAJ, SIVAD - TastyCo., the Sivad-based makers of St. Pierre brand kidney pies, have settled for an undisclosed sum with the family of journalist Pierce McLain Harris III.
Harris died two years ago after choking on one of the kidney pies produced by TastyCo.
"Mr. Harris's relatives understand that no amount of money can bring him back, but they are at least satisfied that the company has made some restitution for their loss," said Nils Hosteen-Graves, lawyer for the Harris family.
Harris died two years ago after choking on one of the kidney pies produced by TastyCo.
"Mr. Harris's relatives understand that no amount of money can bring him back, but they are at least satisfied that the company has made some restitution for their loss," said Nils Hosteen-Graves, lawyer for the Harris family.
SBS: New book questions Kamir truth
GRAND ENAJ, SIVAD - Wynton Simon-Wheat isn't sure who or what is dwelling on the planet Nocturn. But no matter how much they want to call themselves Kamir, he just doesn't buy it.
Simon-Wheat, the xenoanthropology professor who first raised questions about this two years ago, has published a book called "Nexus of Truth." In the book, Simon-Wheat conducts a detailed examination of the rise of the ancient Kamir, the evolution of their Ri'Kammi minions, the Hive Mind's revolution, and the final conflict between both races that seemed to obliterate them all.
"Parallel to this struggle," Simon-Wheat told SBS, "we have the struggles between the Mystics of Val Shohob and their Timonae brethren, and the utter destruction of the Mystics during the Kretonian War. With the loss of the Kamir, the Mystics fell onto the hardest of times."
Led by Eye Mordecai, a contingent of Mystics left Val Shohob to travel beyond the Multiverse Nexus and returned just a couple of years later, claiming to have "ascended" to become the new Kamir.
"I maintain that whatever they have become, it is not Kamir," Simon-Wheat said. "For all we know, they are not even truly the people who left this galaxy to explore beyond the Nexus. They may be nothing more than puppets of a more advanced race with a darker agenda than we have yet to imagine."
Simon-Wheat, the xenoanthropology professor who first raised questions about this two years ago, has published a book called "Nexus of Truth." In the book, Simon-Wheat conducts a detailed examination of the rise of the ancient Kamir, the evolution of their Ri'Kammi minions, the Hive Mind's revolution, and the final conflict between both races that seemed to obliterate them all.
"Parallel to this struggle," Simon-Wheat told SBS, "we have the struggles between the Mystics of Val Shohob and their Timonae brethren, and the utter destruction of the Mystics during the Kretonian War. With the loss of the Kamir, the Mystics fell onto the hardest of times."
Led by Eye Mordecai, a contingent of Mystics left Val Shohob to travel beyond the Multiverse Nexus and returned just a couple of years later, claiming to have "ascended" to become the new Kamir.
"I maintain that whatever they have become, it is not Kamir," Simon-Wheat said. "For all we know, they are not even truly the people who left this galaxy to explore beyond the Nexus. They may be nothing more than puppets of a more advanced race with a darker agenda than we have yet to imagine."
INN: Senate approves Luna repairs
HESPERIA, MARS - The Solar Republic Senate has approved an initial appropriation measure to fund 1-billion credits in repairs and cleanup for the domed cities on Luna.
"It is time for Luna to put the horrors of the Phyrrian War behind it," said First Consul Darian Ellesmere after the unanimous Senate vote. "The Republic will do whatever it must to help them in this effort."
Millions of Lunites died after Phyrrian nanites disabled atmospheric systems in the domed cities during the war. Experts estimate it will take about a year to remove all the bodies and rebuild and test vital atmospherics.
"It is time for Luna to put the horrors of the Phyrrian War behind it," said First Consul Darian Ellesmere after the unanimous Senate vote. "The Republic will do whatever it must to help them in this effort."
Millions of Lunites died after Phyrrian nanites disabled atmospheric systems in the domed cities during the war. Experts estimate it will take about a year to remove all the bodies and rebuild and test vital atmospherics.
INN: Gillgummer grants good goop?
DEEP SEA TECHNICAL PLATFORM, G'AHNLO - Alarbalop, a top scientist with the G'ahnli technical conglomerate known as the Foundation for Research Yield (FRY), has announced that the dreaded gillgummer algae blooms may actually prove useful as an alternative energy source.
"Initial tests show that the algae, once converted into barrels of gray-green goop and strained of seawater, acts as a rather efficient fuel source for vehicles and generators," Alarbalop said. "It provides energy for power and transportation without the potential harmful side effects of polydenum."
The Foundation for Research Yield hopes to get the new alternative on the market within the next three months.
"Initial tests show that the algae, once converted into barrels of gray-green goop and strained of seawater, acts as a rather efficient fuel source for vehicles and generators," Alarbalop said. "It provides energy for power and transportation without the potential harmful side effects of polydenum."
The Foundation for Research Yield hopes to get the new alternative on the market within the next three months.
INN: La Terre industrial boom?
LA TERRE - Recent planetary scans on La Terre have been showing increasing signs of industrial capacity on the planet, and surprisingly most of it outside of New Paris.
The current amount increase in industrial production is unknown at this time, and will likely take a couple years to measure.
"This is very likely the result of foreign investors, or wealthy immigrants, taking advantage of available land and a sparse population with relatively little external regulation." said Morton Rit, former Sivadian bank regulator who now runs the La Terran Institute for Economic Freedom, a group based out of New Paris.
Currently there are no stated plans to attempt to verify the degree or type of industrial growth.
The current amount increase in industrial production is unknown at this time, and will likely take a couple years to measure.
"This is very likely the result of foreign investors, or wealthy immigrants, taking advantage of available land and a sparse population with relatively little external regulation." said Morton Rit, former Sivadian bank regulator who now runs the La Terran Institute for Economic Freedom, a group based out of New Paris.
Currently there are no stated plans to attempt to verify the degree or type of industrial growth.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
SBS: Secretary-General steps down
Enaj, Sivad - His Excellency, Oliver Herny Jermyn, has resigned from his position on the Orion Arm Treaty Organization due to undisclosed health issues. The Sivadian government has not yet issued word on who his succesor as representative for kingdom will be. The Council is expected to meet soon to appoint a new Secretary-General.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
SBS: Datajack Prescriptions Entering Sivad Pharmaceutical Market
Ynos, Sivad - Early this morning, Sivadian pharmaceutical regulatory authorities approved the sale of datajack prescriptions on Sivad and within Sivadian territories.
Produced and manufactured by Long Research on Sivad, the prescriptions are designed to interface directly with a user's datajack. Currently the prescriptions available are exclusively for psychiatric applications with patients.
"This innovation promises to change the delivery of psychiatric medication from a highly imperfect chemical format to one which allows efficient and effective treatment of certain mental illnesses at their source." Spokeswoman Lindsay Algat said. Algat also said currently that there are no plans to attempt to create a version of the prescriptions that do not require a datajack to use.
Long Research is a company held entirely by Winston Thatcher.
Produced and manufactured by Long Research on Sivad, the prescriptions are designed to interface directly with a user's datajack. Currently the prescriptions available are exclusively for psychiatric applications with patients.
"This innovation promises to change the delivery of psychiatric medication from a highly imperfect chemical format to one which allows efficient and effective treatment of certain mental illnesses at their source." Spokeswoman Lindsay Algat said. Algat also said currently that there are no plans to attempt to create a version of the prescriptions that do not require a datajack to use.
Long Research is a company held entirely by Winston Thatcher.
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