09 JUL 3312
Terri Tora, the xenobiologist credited with triggering widespread interest in the HIP 87621 system, has been released.
Tora, who has been held in custody by October Consortium since her disappearance in late 3311, was investigating rumours of a significant xenobiological discovery when she stowed away on a Consortium megaship. She was later discovered in HIP 87621, having circumnavigated the system’s permit lock, and incarcerated on charges of corporate espionage.
Speaking directly to Vox Galactica, Lexi October said that Tora had been “fully cooperative in questioning” following the security breach and recognised that recent events leading to the signing of the Accords had meant it was time to release her without further charges.
Tora issued the following statement:
“Well, that was an adventure I can tell you! I am relieved to be finally free and to know that things worked out in the end. It was a scary situation to be in.”
“I hadn’t considered the ramifications of my actions until fighting broke out across the surrounding systems. However, the supposed value of Radicoida wasn’t my concern - my only motive was knowledge. Discoveries like this aren’t meant to be kept a secret!”
Tora was met by colleague Professor Frank Raddix, who initially tipped off pilots about her absence, at Exogene Sciences. The pair then departed under October Accord escort.
09 JUL 3312
Vista Genomics has confirmed the successful conclusion of its exobiology initiative across the Sanguineous Rim.
In partnership with Faulcon DeLacy, both confirmed that pilots not only secured vast quantities of exobiological data needed to investigate genetic diversity across the region but also helped confirm that the Nomad improved planetary exploration.
Chief Engineer Frank Endis, who supervised the campaign for Faulcon DeLacy, reported that the Nomad “allowed for more efficient exobiology sampling and research to be conducted than previously experienced by explorers.”
“The new Mk II Biological Scanner and Mk II Sensor modules that the Nomad provides also offered explorers and exobiologists more productive journeys thanks to their enhanced range capabilities.” he added.
With the trials now concluded, Faulcon DeLacy hopes that the Nomad will quickly become a key feature of long-range exploration and exobiology expeditions for those who own ships that can equip the vessel.
The Nomad is currently available for exclusive purchase initially and will transition to standard shipyard inventories at a later date.