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A megaship service offering transport to Guardian space from Zende is now in operation.

The CEO of Zende Partners, Freya Taine, announced:

"Following the recommendation of the galactic community, my company has established an outpost in Synuefe EN-H d11-96 that will serve as the termination point for this new ferry service. Our two megaships, Sadler's Song and The Conduit, will make weekly trips to the selected location."

"This first step of our initiative should encourage activity at nearby Guardian ruins. In addition, we have now finalised the design of an advanced military module based on Guardian technology, and we hope to begin manufacture of this design very soon."

Among the feedback from the technology industry was a statement by Cedrik Stone, CEO of rival arms manufacturer Segnen Exchange:

"While Zende Partners' recent efforts to promote Guardian-human research are admirable, I would

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The SNES port of Wing Commander II isn't the only Origin game that was essentially finished but unreleased. Here are two advertisements I recently noticed while working on another project: published advertisements for Pacific Strike CD (1994) and Bioforge Plus (1995). These were both 'budget' projects that were far in development when Electronic Arts decided to reorganize Origin's projects. Some material from Bioforge Plus has leaked over the years, including the completed 'gauntlet' feature. I wonder if the unreleased Pacific Strike audio or the extra missions are out there somewhere…

... but one thing Pacific Strike-related that IS out there is its largely undocumented Japanese sequel/remake. In 1998, Sony published a game in Japan called Zero Pilot which according to its packaging is credited to Origin Systems. Huh?! That's right, Zero Pilot is a licensed sequel to Pacific Strike that updates it to

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Zorgon Peterson has delighted fans and investors alike with the confirmation of its first new vessel in six years.
At an extravagant launch party, the Mandalay was introduced to an enthusiastic reception. Presented as an exploration-focused vessel, Zorgon Peterson chief marketing officer Devin Kaneda provided the following details:
"With the Mamba, Zorgon Peterson's team showed we can match all other manufacturers in terms of speed. With the Fer-de-Lance, we demonstrated our understanding of excellent military design. Now, with the Mandalay, we aim to provide consumers with a premium exploration option."
"Our design division has focused on specific performance advantages once again. The Mandalay brings a significant jump range for a medium-sized vessel. Careful attention has also been placed on improving ship handling in atmospheric environments."
"We've also listened to explorers regarding

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Zorgon Peterson has officially announced the release of the long-awaited Panther Clipper, with an initial run deployed for purchase amidst ongoing production issues.
The Panther Clipper is described as the largest and most advanced heavy freighter currently licensed for civilian use. With a focus on maximum cargo capacity and long-range endurance, it is expected to redefine logistics operations for independent pilots, corporations, and faction-aligned haulers alike.
Final specifications include a maximum cargo capacity of over 1200 tonnes, giving it the same capacity as a fully laden Type-8 and Imperial Cutter combined. It is also the first ship that can be equipped with the MkII cargo rack.
A spokesperson for Zorgon Peterson offered the following statement:
"This is a proud moment for our entire team. The Panther Clipper relaunches following decades of development and adaption to the growing

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Zorgon Peterson has issued a public call for support in the final production phase of the long-anticipated Panther Clipper Mk II.
The heavy freighter, hailed as the largest solo-pilot cargo vessel ever produced for civilian use, has encountered logistical setbacks. Whilst the perpetrator has not been explicitly named, analysts have pointed towards retributive pirate operations following the Kumo Crew's recent defeat in Beta-3 Tucani.
A spokesperson for Zorgon Peterson said:
"We remain fully committed to launching the Panther Clipper Mk II on schedule. With the help of the independent pilot community, we aim to stabilise supply chains and defend our shipping lanes."
Pilots are invited to support the initiative from Vespucci City in the Aiaba system. Assistance is requested in two forms: deliveries of Superconductors, Polymers and Gallium to the station, and anti-piracy operations to protect