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We're entering the home stretch here in the lead up to the CIC's 24th Birthday Party. Next Saturday we'll all be gathering in Discord #Wingnut to celebrate with everyone. I'm excited for the cool things that we've got teed up to share, and it'll be wonderful to catch up with so many people again. Stop by on August 13 at 7:00 pm EDT (4:00 pm PDT and 11:00 pm GMT) - or join in any time beforehand to hang out! See you there!

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Gen Con, the largest tabletop gaming convention in the US, starts today. In 1995, Mag Force 7 gave out these stunning Wing Commander promo cards at the show… and special guest Mark Hamill was on hand to autograph them!

There was even some new lore on the show floor! Mag Force 7’s staff made these cool shirts for the event complete with a new Terran Confederation Marines fighter squadron designation!

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Back in 2016, we reported on Joe Garrity's discovery of Deluxe Animation animation files that seemed like they could be unused Wing Commander art. The files were located on a 5.25" disk that once belonged to Origin artist Daniel Bourbonnais and were dated between 1991 and 1992. We published an analysis that concluded that while it was possible the art was intended for Wing Commander it was also just as likely it could be connected to another project.

Now, we have the real answer! Mr. Bourbonnais himself has identified the material. He writes: "I drew the hands for the throttle controls animation on Wing Commander in 91… [but] oh, that was a demo I created to get freelance work. It is in a video on YouTube. Daniel Bourbonnais computer artist or animator." That video is available here: :

The animation in question starts at the 2m27s mark and includes many impressive elements not found on the original

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Editorial pieces published by newsfeeds across the core systems illustrate a range of viewpoints on current events in HIP 22460.
Eye on Achenar: "There is no doubt that the real threat to our Empire will arise once the Thargoids are gone. That's when Federal aggression will undoubtedly resume, fuelled by centuries of envy at our glorious splendour."
Citizens' Chronicle: "Some may have mocked Princess Aisling Duval for describing Salvation as 'a master of self-promotion and public manipulation'. But her political instincts are astute, and we believe she is right to warn us against this dangerous man."
Sol Today: "We can all see what will happen as soon as the Thargoids have been dealt with. The Imperials will declare war against our democracy, seeking to enforce their totalitarian regime upon freedom-loving Federal citizens."
Federal Free Press: "The government's focus on Salvation means that

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There's lots of new artwork for EmuMusicFan's graphical novel project! He's sketched a whole handful of new Kilrathi in different poses - plus a new Confed officer. Between this and his Freedom Flight and Action Stations group read sessions, Emu's keeping busy with Wing Commander activities!

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*Pilots' Federation ALERT*
A delivery campaign in the Pleiades Sector CW-U B3-2 system has provided vital commodities to Azimuth Biotech.
The technical materials will enable Azimuth to analyse the salvaged wreckages of Thargoid vessels, following the activation of the Proteus Wave in the HIP 22460 system.
Captain Maxim Lagunov, commanding officer of the Glorious Prospect megaship, delivered a statement to conclude the initiative:
"Over the last week, I have been pleased to witness so many ships arriving at the Glorious Prospect in response to Director Rademaker's request. Our cargo holds are now well stocked with HN shock mounts, micro controllers, neofabric insulation and radiation baffles. My crew are already arranging for these to be distributed to Azimuth's xenological research centres."
"Pilots who signed up to this campaign can now collect credit payments. We also have a limited stock of