INN: Perseverance System now Z-23

The Perseverance system now falls under the Z-23 classification, according to the charts used by Lockstone, Smith & Thayer -- an independent firm devoted to the study of demographics and hazards in various locations of the universe.

"Essentially, this means it's a pretty dangerous place," John Thayer, senior member of the board explains. "The lack of scanning capabilities, the fact that it has become a known hive for criminal activity and the number of incidents that have been reported since the beginning of the year all point towards this." According to the system used by the firm, a Z-23 system falls merely five points beneath a ZZ-O zone -- the most dangerous specification in a chart that boasts more than a hundred levels. "We strongly advise against travel there."

Regardless of these claims, Minerali Co. continues their mining work in the area, giving employment to hundreds of Ungstiri who have lost their home after the Phyrrian assault. Furthermore, a spokesman for the HenchCorp subsidiary assures there are attempts underway to one day create special colonies so that the proud people who once lived in Perseverance can return.

Recent studies show that the misplaced Ungstiri have taken to living in small groups in various planets, mostly keeping to themselves.