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Recent moves by Sirius Corporation have resulted in an uncharacteristic wobble in stock prices, according to Money Matters.
In an exclusive story, economist Roberta Unwin has revealed increasingly aggressive attempts by Li Yong-Rui to initiate a corporate takeover of Achilles Aerospace. Thus far, these attempts have proven unsuccessful.
Unwin went on to say:
"The current darling of the technology world, Achilles is riding a wave of momentum following the release of the SCO Frame Shift Drive. This breakthrough risks dislodging Sirius's monopoly on FSD technology for the first time in over a decade. According to my sources, Li is increasingly unhappy with the challenge to his dominance of the aerospace industry."
"I've heard phenomenal numbers when detailing Sirius's multiple offers to purchase Achilles Aerospace and its proprietary SCO designs. Maxine Patro remains unswayed and has kept

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Civil, commercial and political groups within the Alliance and Federation are pledging loyalty to two increasingly high-profile individuals.
Sofia Trevino published a summary for The Federal Times:
"President Zachary Hudson has long been the figurehead for a wide range of Federal communities and corporations. But as he prepares to depart the White House, many of these are transferring their allegiance to the new head of the Republican Party, Vice President Jerome Archer."
"When Felicia Winters becomes president, Archer will take on the role of shadow president and lead the Republican opposition to the governing Liberal Party. He will effectively inherit Hudson's political power base, which spreads across the Federation and through many independent systems. Many millions of people, including members of the Pilots' Federation, will perform tasks and exploit local resources in order to expand

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An explosion outside the Federal Republican Party offices on Nanomam 1 has claimed the lives of three government workers.
The blast originated from a small shuttle waiting to collect Shadow President-elect Jerome Archer, who had spent the morning at the building on party business. Archer was reportedly approaching the vehicle at the time of the explosion but was unharmed.
While security services hunted for evidence among the wreckage, a public announcement from Archon Delaine quickly claimed responsibility:
"All the surveillance technology in the galaxy could not prevent the Kumo Crew from reaching Jerome Archer's personal vehicle. Only by our generosity does he live to learn from this event. He wraps himself in the cloak of the police state, blind to the real danger to people like him: complacency."
"As the Emperor recently discovered, all the wealth and titles humanity has to offer provide

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Titan Thor in the Col 285 Sector IG-O c6-5 system has been reported as destroyed, leaving only two of the eight Thargoid motherships still active.
Aegis has begun a scientific analysis programme to investigate the hulks of all inactive Titans. A spokesperson told the media:
"Xenologists from the Alliance, Empire and Federation are eagerly cooperating to study the Titans' remains. Military teams are accompanying our research specialists as they seek to improve our understanding of Thargoid biotechnology."
"We are aware that some independent ships are already scavenging the debris, hoping to locate something of value. Aegis advises extreme caution to all pilots when approaching inactive Titans. The immediate area has been reported to be highly corrosive , and individual Thargoids may have survived deep within their motherships. We cannot discount defence mechanisms still being active, or even

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*Pilots' Federation Alert*
Titan Thor is under siege. This is an urgent call to all independent pilots to aid in the complete defeat of the sixth Titan.
The key modules for the assault continue to be readily available at all Rescue Megaships:
• Thargoid Pulse Neutraliser – To break through the maelstrom defence wave.
• Caustic Sink Launchers – To protect your ship from caustic effects of the maelstrom.
• Guardian Nanite Torpedo Pylon – To hamper the Titan's vents and make it vulnerable to damage.
Rewards have been requisitioned for all Commanders able to participate in ending the Titan threat.
Good luck, Commanders.

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Utopia's campaign in the Polevnic system has ended, with Pranav Antal offering his thanks to independent pilots.
The requested deliveries of commodities and encoded materials arrived at Tanner Settlement starport in the Polevnic system. The Guardians of Harmony, which managed the initiative, is now arranging payment on behalf of Antal for all pilots who took part.
Simguru Pranav Antal transmitted a celebratory message that was broadcast by all newsfeeds:
"These materials will be put to effective use in several key projects. Our simulation technology, including the Sim Archive, can be properly maintained and calibrated to provide reality-adjacent experiences for our community in search of future technological breakthroughs."
"Recently, I have come to better appreciate the wisdom of my late father Rishi Antal, who founded Utopia decades ago. Accessing his memories

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Utopia's campaign in the Polevnic system has ended, with Pranav Antal announcing that it did not receive the desired quota of goods and samples.
The requested deliveries of several types of commodities and encoded materials arrived at Tanner Settlement starport in the Polevnic system. The Guardians of Harmony, which managed the initiative, is now arranging payment on behalf of Antal for all pilots who took part.
Simguru Pranav Antal transmitted a short message that was broadcast by all newsfeeds:
"These limited materials will be put to good use, so I'd like to thank those pilots who sought to assist our ongoing work for the betterment of all. It would appear Sirius Corporation maintains its shadow over humanity, even as Achilles' Corporation enjoys a brief moment in the sunlight."
Li Yong-Rui, CEO of Sirius Corporation, offered a response to claims of exerting

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Utopia has asked for encoded materials and commodities in the Polevnic system, as part of an initiative to update its reference library.
Simguru Pranav Antal, leader of the commune, provided this message to all news channels:
"In recent years, Utopia has been inexorably drawn closer to the mundane politics, rivalries and conflicts that beset humanity. I am especially concerned about the increasing risk of our advancements being duplicated, as with the Vitadyne nanomedicines that were stolen from us. Misuse of our other inventions could lead to a shift in power or colossal casualties, something my conscience will not permit."
"And yet, while Utopia's gaze remains fixed on the horizon of humanity's potential, the corporations we seek to avoid insist on making their presence felt. External suppliers to our commune have been bought or dissuaded by Li Yong-Rui, who hopes

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The first batch of Type-8 freighters are now available for purchase, expanding Lakon Spaceways' fleet of dedicated trade vessels.
Lakon's promotional media contained the following statement:
"With the Type-8, Lakon Spaceways introduces a 'best-in-class' medium freighter. The aesthetically charming design offers a larger cargo capacity and greater resilience compared to similarly sized trade ships."
"Since Achilles Corporation's SCO frame shift drive reached the market, the latest challenge for modern ship design is to endure the unique stresses generated by overcharged supercruise. Lakon is proud to have passed this challenge triumphantly. Type-8 pilots can travel between nav beacons and starports in a fraction of the time, with a much lower level of risk than our competitors can currently offer."
"The Type-8 is a fine choice for any entrepreneur looking to maximise the profitability of their

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An announcement by Head of Aegis, Alba Tesreau, has revealed a new opportunity for pilots engaged in anti-xeno operations.
During her monthly communication with representatives of all three superpowers which fund the Aegis project, Tesreau discussed a recent agreement to provide AX pilots with additional support:
"The military fleets and operatives of the Alliance, Empire and Federation have proven vital to resisting the Thargoid war machine. But independent pilots have also sacrificed so much in defense of humanity's sovereignty. By funding their own vessels and equipment, they earn their keep via combat, trade and humanitarian dedications."
"It is clear we need to do more to reward these pilots leading the charge towards the remaining Titans, liberating systems and protecting billions along the way. After discussing options with Professor Palin and Ram Tah, Aegis has agreed to arrange a

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Emperor Arissa has survived an assault on her convoy in the Cubeo system. Imperial Guard pilots fought off the perpetrators in a brief but intense firefight.
The Emperor was returning from a state visit to Cubeo 3, where communities across the planet were hosting a biennial harvest festival in her honour. On route to the orbiting INV Achenar's Valour, a squadron of unidentified ships dropped out of supercruise and attacked her shuttle amidst the dozen Imperial Guard vessels protecting it.
Colm Tornquist wrote the following for the Imperial Herald:
"As far as we've been able to ascertain, the conflict between these shameless aggressors and the Imperial Guard was significant. There is no doubt that the Emperor was the target of a mission in which no participant expected to survive."
"Thankfully, the overwhelming skill and firepower of the brave Imperial Guard were able to screen the Emperor's

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Pilots engaged with Thargoid forces around Titan Thor have reported unexpected activity from previously dormant Spire sites.
Renowned xenologist Professor Shamus Madigan, part of the Federal delegation to Aegis, offered this update:
"This morning, our operatives verified multiple claims of energy readings from two inactive spire sites. It appears that the Thargoids have restarted industrial efforts at these locations."
"It's possible that the aliens have developed a method of cleansing the spires of our sabotage compounds. The spires' internal functions may have been repurposed by other means. What we know, however, is that further contamination of these sites will be needed to shut them down for good."
In addition, AX fleets on the front line around Titan Thor also confirmed the withdrawal of Thargoid fleets from several unpopulated systems in the area. Madigan noted that Aegis's 'special

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A shareholder's function hosted by Lakon Spaceways has revealed further details of its recently announced Type-8 trader.
Several hundred individuals with significant financial ties to the ship development corporation gathered at Lakon Spaceways Central on Alioth 1 a. The stylish presentation of the Type-8 was met with enthusiastic applause, with one attendee claiming the ship should prove 'remarkably capable' in its position as a specialised medium freighter.
Chairperson Naomi Landseer discussed the design challenges posed by the recently released SCO Frame Shift Drive:
"Lakon invested heavily in research and design initiatives to incorporate Achilles' frame shift drive variant. The drive's potential to accelerate in-system travel goes beyond anything previously imagined. We had to ensure Lakon could provide a design capable of minimising the incredible stress placed on ships by the

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*Pilots' Federation ALERT*
Large quantities of construction shipments to support disaster recovery operations on Rhea 3 have been delivered to Ito Orbital.
The Federation is still treating and supporting survivors from the catastrophic earthquakes that destroyed many urban centres on the planet. A spokesperson from Federal Liberal Command, the Rhea system's controlling faction, said:
"This has been a beacon of hope and support for a planet besieged by misfortune, and these supplies will be of enormous help. Thank you. We have now authorised the delivery of rewards at Ito Orbital for all pilots who took part in this initiative."
President-elect Felicia Winters gave a statement to the press from a newly built medical facility outside the recovering capital city New Greenacre:
"I can find no words to describe the horror of what happened here. Nor can I fully express my gratitude to everyone who

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The Federation has requested shipments of supplies in the Rhea system to help rebuild critical infrastructure.
Intense seismic activity across Rhea 3's largest continent demolished entire cities and townships late last year, causing widespread death and injury. Rescue operations have saved over a million people, but local infrastructure has been compromised and vital construction supplies are running low.
President-Elect Felicia Winters spoke publicly for the first time since leaving for Rhea 3 to announce a support initiative:
"I know that there are individuals out there who have tried to use my absence from office to undermine the will of the Federation's people by calling for a re-election. Of course they have. To them I say simply this: to care for your home planet, for your people, is not a weakness."
"But unfortunately, I have now reached the limit of what I

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As Titan Indra in the HIP 20567 system was attacked, Vox Galactica reporter Jade Sanderlyn published her eye-witness account.
"Watching the Thargoid mothership's last hours had my guts in knots. Caustic gas and debris spurted from its vents like blood from multiple wounds. Violent vibrations and bioluminescent pulses gave the impression of a creature shuddering its last. And our ship's sensors picked up horrific creaks and groans, part collapsing starship and part dying animal."
"The Titan appeared to begin building energy for its electromagnetic attack but it seemed to go out of control. I was half-blinded by a sudden flash that sent our ship spinning out into the black. It continued to explode with a series of increasingly intense releases of energy, and then the most intense blast I think I will ever bear witness to."
"This dragon, which had once carried off our people and destroyed our

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Vox Galactica has released an in-depth piece about the economic impact of the Thargoid war on the galaxy's superpowers.
Senior Political Journalist Vanya Driscoll compiled the piece over several months after witnessing the increasing strain and instability in systems galaxy-wide. The report boasts interviews with high-ranking individuals across the galaxy, talking candidly about the impact of the war.
Excerpts from the piece follow.
Federation Vice President Jerome Archer said, when asked about strain in Federation space:
"The Federation has put a lot of resources into ending the war as quickly as possible, but that inevitably spreads what we have left thin. Because of that, we've seen more and more opportunistic attacks on systems in our space and we've nullified just as many threats through the PDB. Every citizen deserves protection, and any criminal that thinks exploiting a state of war is

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The engineer Ram Tah has perfected his modifications to immunise Guardian modules against the effects of anti-Guardian fields.
Discoveries related to the anti-Guardian field resistant nanite clusters led to the first iteration of these modifications. Ram Tah has since described the methodology as "immature and limited" though, referring to an inability to apply the modifications to all Guardian modules, and a reduction in effectiveness for the weapon modules that could be modified.
Aegis has now announced that Ram Tah has refined the technology significantly, and the new iteration of these modifications resolves both issues.
Weapons with these modifications applied no longer have their damage reduced while still being resistant to anti-Guardian field effects.
The methodology used is also much less limited and can be applied to all Guardian modules without penalty to

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*Pilots' Federation Alert*
Titan Indra is under siege. This is an urgent call to all independent pilots to aid in the complete defeat of the fifth Titan.
The key modules for the assault continue to be readily available at all Rescue Megaships:
• Thargoid Pulse Neutraliser – To break through the maelstrom defence wave.
• Caustic Sink Launchers – To protect your ship from caustic effects of the maelstrom.
• Guardian Nanite Torpedo Pylon – To hamper the Titan's vents and make it vulnerable to damage.
Rewards have been requisitioned for all Commanders able to participate in ending the Titan threat.
Good luck, Commanders.

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