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This new breed of Pilot Escort represents a unique blend of technologies from each of the primary Alliance members, with various projects and subsystems pulled from Andorian, Lethean, and Dewan techniques. The sleek styling, tight maneuverability, and impressive arsenal of offensive capabilities of existing Andorian Escorts have informed a great deal about the core functionality of all of these vessels, as is obviously reflected in these modernized Andorian starships. Players will soon see the addition of Allied Pilot Escorts to the C-Store! These ships will be available individually, as 3-ship Faction Bundles, or as a 9-Ship Megabundle. Each of cutting-edge Escorts possesses impressive and unique capabilities, inspired by their unique lineage. Starfleet officers will gain access to the following starships: Andorian Kuthar Pilot Escort [T6] Andorian Chimesh Pilot Escort [T6] Andorian Thozyn Pilot

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*Pilots Federation ALERT: For the attention of all Commanders*
Rare commodities required by the Empire in the Baal system.
The state funeral of Prince Harold Duval has begun on Capitol. An official week of mourning has been declared throughout the Empire.
Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval opened the ceremony, delivering a eulogy for her half-brother. Princess Aisling Duval, Harold's daughter, was also in attendance but was too emotional to address the huge crowds.
Messages of condolence from across the galaxy were on holographic display, including from Alliance Prime Minister Edmund Mahon and Federal President Zachary Hudson. Even Hadrian Duval, the exiled leader of Nova Imperium, paid respects to his late uncle.
The body of the Prince, contained within a jewelled transparent casket, was paraded through the city by a company of Imperial Guard. It will remain in state for two weeks prior to

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Time to set your sights on the stars and let me, Callie C, shine a light on everything you need to know about today’s hottest socialites and celebrities. Turns out they’re just like the rest of us, only attired in more fetching threads. Welcome to StarWatch!

Let’s begin with the hot topic currently setting spectrum aflame. Boyce Baudin is back! But don’t you dare call him “Babyface” anymore. The beloved comedic actor with the cherubic visage disappeared from the public eye for months, canceling several spectrum appearances without warning. Rumors swirled that the notoriously hard partying prankster might’ve finally allowed his cravings to control him. Now we know, thankfully, that wasn’t the case. But many of Boyce’s longtime fans are less than pleased with the real reason for his self-imposed sabbatical…

Turns out that Baudin couldn’t deny the call of the Calliope. The

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Here's something you don't see everyday. You don't really see them much at all anymore now, but long before Tik Tok was a thing, "music video" remixes with random visuals and someone else's music were a pretty popular YouTube pastime. They got extra bonus points if the visuals and the music actually sync'd up and loosely conveyed some narrative. We've got one such video today by Peter Plum. It takes a variety of scenes from the Wing Commander Academy television show and puts them against "This is War" by Thirty Seconds from Mars. It's not a bad combination!

The classic space-shooter Wing Commander spawned a short-lived television series entitled Wing Commander Academy. This video features clips from that cartoon put to Thirty Seconds from Mars' "This is War".

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Symphonic Remakes is a YouTube channel dedicated to remixing classic video game tunes. They've recently taken a stab at the Wing Commander series and have a handful of WC1/2 tracks to share as a result. The variety of WC tracks is pretty solid. Give them a listen below!

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I'm just loving how Symphonic Remakes is starting to make their way through Privateer, which is chock full of moody and edgy music that really takes me back to the Gemini Sector. Their latest reorchestration tackles the game's initial spaceflight and combat music. Listening to this really conveys the sense of launching in your Tarsus or Centurion, heading out into the unknown and encountering some dangerous foes.

If that's got you wanting more, here are a couple of their earlier Privateer tracks!

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The trial of Chief Technician Rory Webster, who is charged with mass murder and attempted treason, began today at the Federal High Court on Mars.
Mr Webster, a department head in the Federal Navy Engineering Corps, is accused of attempting to destroy Starship One in 3301. He has filed a plea of not guilty.
The prosecutor laid out the charges, including this summary:
"According to the testimonies of three naval engineers, they installed replacement power regulator components to Starship One prior to its launch. Mr Webster verified this was routine maintenance during the initial investigation."
"Last year, one engineer reviewed data for the Highliner Antares incident and realised that pre-modified power regulators could have caused an identical Frame Shift Drive misjump on Starship One. She tried to trace the components' source and found the records deleted."
"After Mr Webster refused to respond

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A mining initiative by the Starship Enterprises faction has ended successfully, with the establishment of a new asteroid base in the LP 339-7 system.

Independent miners delivered large quantities of construction materials, which were used to complete construction of the new installation. The starport Miner Prospects has now opened for business in the planetary ring of LP 339-7 4.

Company CEO Dr Lewis Chapman held a press conference to thank those involved:

"The new base will offer much-needed resources to the system's outer reaches, and act as the headquarters for our SE Mining division. I never doubted the galactic community's response, and it is a humbling thing to see in action."

Commanders who contributed to the campaign can now collect their rewards from Gell-Mann Ring in the LP 339-7 system.

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The Starship Enterprises faction has issued a public request for mined resources.

SE Mining, a subdivision of Starship Enterprises, requires materials to construct a specialised installation in the LP 339-7 system. The proposed starport will serve as a departmental headquarters while also providing services to travellers in the region.

Dr Lewis Chapman, CEO of Starship Enterprises, announced:

"There has long been a rift between our system's prosperous inner worlds and the less wealthy outer gas giants. SE Mining will bridge this divide with a new asteroid base among the rings of the fourth planet, which will generate trade to benefit the entire system."

"SE Mining has been the backbone of my company since its inception. It has seen us through hard times and continues to be one of the corporation's most important assets. I believe a new base of operations is a fine way to reward the division's

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Arcade Attack

has posted a wide-ranging

interview

with Origin veteran

Starr Long

. It discusses Mr. Long's extensive career at Origin and with the larger MMO scene, including his current work on

Shroud of the Avatar

. At about the 30 minute mark, there's also some fun discussion on Wing Commander. He talks about how Privateer and Armada were ahead of their time regarding their open world and multiplayer capabilities respectively. In addition to working quality assurance and playtesting on these two titles, he was also involved in QA with the Academy mission builder. There's also this quote, which is both somewhat depressing while giving fans reason to be optimistic about the future:

AA: Do you think there’s room for a new game in the [Wing Commander] series?

SL: Oh, absolutely. Every few years we ping Electronic Arts about some of the intellectual property they own like Ultima and Wing Commander.

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Three starports attacked and damaged by Thargoid forces have now been restored to full functionality.

Carter Armstrong, chief administrator with Aegis Core, told the press:

"When we requested help to repair Thargoid-hit starports, we hoped the galactic community would be generous, but they exceeded our expectations. A colossal influx of materials has enabled us to repair two stations in the core systems in record time."

"I'm pleased to announce that Armstrong Enterprise in the Bhal system and Beaufoy Vision in the Nauni system are now open for business. Keeping these starports operable allows us to honour those who lost their lives in the Thargoid attacks. Enormous thanks to everyone who participated."

Senior Engineer Lilith Galloway of Aegis Research, who coordinated a parallel project, released a similar statement:

"Here in the Pleiades, survival is never guaranteed. But Reed's Rest in

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A press release from Brewer Corporation discusses plans to improve access to refuelling for owners of fleet carriers.
"We have been surprised and gratified by the popularity of our latest product. The options for independent pilots and crews have been considerably expanded by the versatility and capability of our Drake-Class Carriers."
"But we have also listened to customers' concerns, in particular that large ships such as Anacondas, Corvettes and Clippers cannot dock with refinery outposts to take on Tritium fuel."
"To help alleviate this issue, Brewer Corporation has partnered with two independent construction firms: Kavanagh Spaceframes Ltd and Steel Castle Inc. They are tasked with upgrading a number of outposts into fully functioning starports, in order to make refuelling runs more efficient."
The two construction companies that won this contract both have impressive track records in

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This report presents the latest data on starports experiencing technical issues as a result of Thargoid Sensor related interference.

The following starports are currently closed:

Bester Terminal, Jen Nik

Black Station, Lausang

Burton Vision, Dimocorna

Cauchy Dock, Decht

Klink Dock, Inino

Mouchez Platform, Deacon's Star

Pook Dock, HIP 35873

Rennie Hub, Kupol Bumba

Semeonis Hub, Nuwach

Sinclair Colony, San Qin Gu

Smith Landing, Amber

Somerset Station, I Carinae

Wingqvist Terminal, NLTT 57216

Meanwhile, the following starports are on the brink of closure:

Chomsky Terminal, San Tu

Cowper Dock, Anima

Margulies Dock, Cornengu

Mars High, Sol

PRE Research Base, HIP 17225

Ramsay City, Anagori

So-yeon Hub, Coma

Strekalov Gateway, Ross 733

Warren Prison Mine, Ross 128

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This report presents the latest data on starports experiencing technical issues as a result of Thargoid Sensor related interference.

The following starports are currently closed:

Alexandria Dock, Chanab

Rond d'Alembert Lab, HIP 88595

Meanwhile, the following starports are on the brink of closure:

Black Station, Lausang

Pook Dock, HIP 35873

Somerset Station, I Carinae

Bester Terminal, Jen Nik

Burton Vision, Dimocorna

Cauchy Dock, Decht

Klink Dock, Inino

Semeonis Hub, Nuwach

Sinclair Colony, San Qin Gu

Asimov Landing, LHS 2441

Mouchez Platform, Deacon's Star

Smith Landing, Amber

Descartes Terminal, Nu Guang

Rennie Hub, Kupol Bumba

Wingqvist Terminal, NLTT 57216

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This report presents the latest data on starports experiencing technical issues as a result of Thargoid Sensor related interference.

The following starports are currently closed:

Abetti Platform, Ross 1051

George Lucas, Leesti

Napier Station, HIP 94863

Chaviano Dock, Hapats

Sinisalo Holdings, HIP 18305

Thirsk Enterprise, Montet

Meanwhile, the following starports are on the brink of closure:

Alexandria Dock, Chanab

Alexeyev Hub, HIP 36485

Extra Refinery, Azrael

Matheson Prospect, 45 Tauri

Rond d'Alembert Lab, HIP 88595

Wheelock Ring, Zavijah

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This report presents the latest data on starports experiencing technical issues as a result of Thargoid Sensor related interference.

The following starports are currently closed:

Crown Plant, Mudrama Kaze

Crown Terminal, LHS 355

Fort Lawrence, Exioce

Fox Base, Parja

Fraknoi Holdings, Parja

Gaultier de Varennes' Folly, HIP 13269

Grimwood Ring, HIP 94863

Hague Port, Osci

Heng Dock, Samontundji

Lichtenberg Dock, 3 Corvi

MacLeod Hub, Naunin

McAllaster Port, HR 6680

Parmitano Terminal, Nu Tauri

Porges Horizons, G 250-34

PRE Research Base, HIP 17225

Ross Orbital, Ratemere

Seddon Gateway, Montet

Tanner Ring, Sokond

Wang Platform, Parja

The following starports continue to experience technical issues:

Weber Dock, Meene

Chaviano Dock, Hapats

Thirsk Enterprise, Montet

Meanwhile, the following starports are on the brink of closure:

George Lucas, Leesti

Somerset Station, I Carinae

Napier Station, HIP 94863

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This report presents the latest data on starports experiencing technical issues as a result of Thargoid Sensor related interference.

The following starports are currently closed:

Chiang Port, Gero Kiaku

Suri Gateway, Vesuvit

Scott Station, HIP 93685

Salgari Enterprise, Mawa

Wakata Port, Wandjera

Bruce Enterprise, Kabiku

Kubasov Station, HIP 90112

McDonald Platform, Hamlet's Harmony

Thirsk Enterprise, Montet

The following starports continue to experience technical issues:

Weber Dock, Meene

Meanwhile, the following starports are on the brink of closure:

Crown Plant, Mudrama Kaze

Crown Terminal, LHS 355

Evans Platform, HIP 18305

Fort Lawrence, Exioce

Fox Base, Parja

Fraknoi Holdings, Parja

Gaultier de Varennes' Folly, HIP 13269

Grimwood Ring, HIP 94863

Hague Port, Osci

Heng Dock, Samontundji

Herrington Gateway, 45 Tauri

Lave Station, Lave

Lichtenberg Dock, 3 Corvi

MacLeod Hub, Naunin

McAllaster

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This report presents the latest data on starports experiencing technical issues as a result of Thargoid Sensor related interference.

The following starports are currently closed:

Caidin Base, Checha

Chaviano Dock, Hapats

Dantec Enterprise, Socho

Kanwar Enterprise, Cerno

Obruchev Orbital, Deive

Pascal Platform, Ahayan

Pordenone Port, Bonawen

Sinisalo Holdings, HIP 18305

Stackpole Platform, Manite

Unity, New Yembo

Meanwhile, the following starports are on the brink of closure:

Chiang Port, Gero Kiaku

Suri Gateway, Vesuvit

Scott Station, HIP 93685

Salgari Enterprise, Mawa

Wakata Port, Wandjera

Bruce Enterprise, Kabiku

Kubasov Station, HIP 90112

McDonald Platform, Hamlet's Harmony

Thirsk Enterprise, Montet

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This report presents the latest data on starports experiencing technical issues as a result of Thargoid Sensor related interference.

The following starports are currently closed:

Brady City, Shouvul

Cerulli Port, Setet

Flagg Station, 41 Upsilon-4 Eridani

Nagata Port, Setet

North Dock, Amaunet

Schmitt Platform, BD+08 642

Tani Hub, Ainunnicori

van der Riet Woolley Orbital, Jabugaly

Vinci Ring, HIP 91085

Younghusband Station, Miku

Meanwhile, the following starports are on the brink of closure:

Behnisch Terminal, HR 8202

Caidin Base, Checha

Chaviano Dock, Hapats

Dantec Enterprise, Socho

Glidden Enterprise, Narvert

Kanwar Enterprise, Cerno

Obruchev Orbital, Deive

Pascal Platform, Ahayan

Pordenone Port, Bonawen

Sinisalo Holdings, HIP 18305

Stackpole Platform, Manite

Unity, New Yembo

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This report presents the latest data on starports experiencing technical issues as a result of Thargoid Sensor related interference.

The following starports are currently closed:

Brashear Landing, Jabugaly

Collins Station, Huichi

Dampier's Progress, Jabugaly

Ford Platform, HIP 41022

Griffiths Horizons, Ruchbah

Israel Port, Mudrama Kaze

Jeury Silo, Obambori

Lindblad Hub, Venexo

Scott Station, HIP 93685

Thomas Orbital, Wolf 1241

Wisniewski-Snerg Prospect, Anagorovici

Meanwhile, the following starports are on the brink of closure:

Brady City, Shouvul

Cerulli Port, Setet

Chiang Port, Gero Kiaku

Flagg Station, 41 Upsilon-4 Eridani

Nagata Port, Setet

North Dock, Amaunet

Riebe Enterprise, Checha

Russ Landing, Segon

Schmitt Platform, BD+08 642

Tani Hub, Ainunnicori

van der Riet Woolley Orbital, Jabugaly

Vinci Ring, HIP 91085

Younghusband Station, Miku

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