26 NOV 3306
*Pilots Federation ALERT*
The Federal and Imperial Navies have both requested commodities for the construction of new capital ships.
President Zachary Hudson has convinced Congress to increase funding for the Federal Navy, and to advance the construction programme for Farragut-class Battle Cruisers. In a powerful address, he said:
“Defending the Federation is our highest priority in these uncertain times. It is vital that we reinforce our capability to protect the people from all threats.”
The Federal Navy urgently requires additional resources to meet the new shipbuilding timetable. Deliveries of building fabricators, microbial furnaces and energy grid assemblies are requested at Schweickart City in the Parutis system.
A similar declaration was made in the Imperial Senate mere hours later, when Senator Denton Patreus announced:
“We face adversaries on all sides and from within, eager to corrupt and destroy our proud Empire. This is a time to bolster our strength and our resolve.”
The Imperial Navy confirmed that new Majestic-class Interdictors and other military vessels are being assembled. A request has been made for shipments of building fabricators, microbial furnaces and energy grid assemblies to Miyasaka Orbital in the Mandh system.
26 NOV 3306
*Pilots Federation ALERT*
The Alliance has opened new starports in the Coalsack Nebula, and is offering high prices for Thargoid-related commodities.
Following a successful campaign to establish a foothold in the nebula, the Alliance has announced that several new starports have become operational. These are:
Betancourt Base in the Musca Dark Region PJ-P b6-1 system.
Cole Point in the Coalsack Sector VU-0 B6-6 system.
Hannu Arena in the Musca Dark Region IM-V C2-24 system.
Bering Port in the Coalsack Sector KN-S B4-9 system.
The starports will serve as launchpads for further exploration of the region. Several corporations are working in partnership with the Alliance to locate commercial and scientific sites of interest.
One of the new research stations, Betancourt Base, has requested deliveries of Thargoid commodities. Chief xenobiologist Dr Rodion Stathos outlined the offer:
“The Thargoids have been in the Coalsack Nebula for at least two hundred years, giving us an opportunity to increase our understanding of this alien species. Thanks to funding provided by pharmaceutical and bioengineering companies, we can offer generous rewards for shipments of Thargoid biological matter and other artefacts.”