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3312 Sep.

Working the BGS for Canonn

Canonn Research GroupIf you want to help the Canonn factions in the background simulation, here are some things you may want to consider. Canonn does not run BGS campaigns and there is nobody handing out orders, so almost everything here is written for you working on your own, or with other Canonneers, at whatever level of involvement... The post Working the BGS for Canonn first appeared on Canonn Research Group.

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Missing Prison Ship Discovered Adrift in Redonesses System

Galnet NewsMultiple sightings have been reported of the missing prison megaship EVE-597 with system authorities confirming that the vessel has suffered damage. Pilots inspecting the Riker-class prison ship noted disabled defence turrets and a significant quantity of drifting debris. “This doesn’t look like a mis-jump to me,” stated one Commander over...

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Prison Ship Reported Missing After Failing Scheduled Transit

Galnet NewsThe Independent Detention Foundation confirmed yesterday that Riker-class Reformatory EVE-597 had failed to report in following its scheduled jump. The prison ship successfully jumped from the Nones system but has not arrived at Gliese 506.2. System authorities confirm that no signs of debris have been detected. The organisation said that...

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SRV and Surface Mining Trials Deemed Resounding Success

Galnet NewsVodel confirmed in a joint press statement with Wreaken Mining that recent early release trials of the new Rhino SRV had been a huge success. Telemetry data received from independent pilots taking part in the recent initiative showed that the new surface vehicle performed across even the roughest planetary terrain....

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Increased Traffic Near Prison Ships Sparks Concern

Galnet NewsGoverning authorities of several star systems have reported unusually high traffic around prison reformatories during recent inmate transfers. Known affiliates of local pirate factions have been spotted flying in formation near the prison ships, but so far have not engaged with local security forces or prisoner transports. “Although no direct...

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Federation Condemns Ongoing October Accords Exclusion

Galnet NewsPresident Felicia Winters held a conference today condemning the continued exclusion of the Federation from ongoing research into Radicoida unica. Speaking directly from the White House at Olympus Village, Mars, she addressed the press stating that Federal military analysts confirmed the coalition under the October agreement now posed a threat...

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Wreaken Calls for Surface Mining Support Tests

Galnet NewsTo test its new deployable mining rig, Wreaken Corporation has called for independent pilots to help complete field trials. Dr. Ben Curtis, Chief Geologist at Wreaken, stated: “We’re excited to not only test the rig’s patented mining laser technology but also verify which materials it can extract from a variety...

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Vodel Reveals New SRV Rhino

Galnet NewsVodel, the manufacturer of the Scarab and Scorpion surface recon vehicles, has announced its latest addition – the SRV Rhino. According to press materials received, the Rhino is currently the largest available SRV and comes heavily armoured. As a result of its extra weight, it sacrifices speed for superior grip,...

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3312 Aug.

Research Sheds New Light on Industrial Mining

Galnet NewsA widespread review of current surface mining techniques has been sparked by recently published research. Wreaken Mining’s Chief Geologist, Dr. Ben Curtis, has written an essay suggesting that existing refinery methods inadvertently destroy valuable mineral resources due to their large-scale inefficiencies. “Typically, laser mining and refinery processes are extremely unrefined,”...

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Colonia Tenth Anniversary Celebrations Get Underway

Galnet NewsThe festival marking the tenth anniversary of the founding of Colonia has begun in earnest. Colonists throughout the Colonia enclave are welcoming visitors with open arms, showcasing their achievements over the last decade in partnership with major corporations keen to invest. Meanwhile, major starports are hosting events and parties to...

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Colonia Tenth Anniversary Celebrations Get Underway

Galnet NewsThe festival marking the tenth anniversary of the founding of Colonia has begun in earnest. Colonists throughout the Colonia enclave are welcoming visitors with open arms, showcasing their achievements over the last decade in partnership with major corporations keen to invest. Meanwhile, major starports are hosting events and parties to...

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