July 2009

Zar hopeful about future

Posted By: Brody Article: JUL09-1 Reported To: VOA Reported On: Aukam Reported At: Sat Jul 04 12:43:22 3009 MULTVAROS, AUKAM - Zar Hideg Fekretu, mighty and wondrous leader of the Koltkamir government, is optimistic about chances for extended peace throughout the galaxy as the great defense fleet continues to grow in orbit around Aukam."I have a tremendous amount of faith in our allies - and even our occasional detractors," the Zar said. "We share a desire to move forward into the future, with an eye toward progress and prosperity. We should do whatever we must to achieve these goals."

Pirate attack cripples Comorro

Posted By: Brody Article: JUL09-2 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Comorro Reported At: Sun Jul 05 12:01:28 3009 COMORRO STATION - For much of the day yesterday, the Yaralu known as Comorro Station was adrift without power while Medlidikke pirates ran loose, heavily armed, wreaking havoc.At least seven pirates and Comorro's most recent avatar died during the fight. Several station inhabitants, including at least two Outversers, were injured during the conflict. One of those Outversers - Thayndor Zahir - was kidnapped by five escaping pirates.After the surviving pirates escaped, many refugees were taken aboard Svajone and other vessels.Outversers led by Dr. Alastair Hall made their way to the Gearclanger Hub aboard Comorro and discovered that a large, tentacled, power-draining monster had taken over much of the engineering compartment. Hall and his team concocted a poisonous drug combination to kill the creature.Power has now been restored to all sections of Comorro. The Yaralu has yet to communicate with inhabitants since her rescue.

Phyrrian warships appear near Comorro

Posted By: Brody Article: JUL09-3 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Comorro Reported At: Sun Jul 05 12:08:15 3009 COMORRO STATION - A dozen warships, identified by Outverser refugees as Phyrrian design, materialized near Comorro Station soon after five Medlidikke pirates escaped after crippling Comorro Station and wounding several inhabitants.Scans of the ships indicate they are designed for heavy combat but their weapons - and many ship systems - appear to have been badly damaged.Five Phyrrian mechanoids traveled to Comorro Station in a pod launched from one of the warships. They babbled some about trying to contact "the Overmind" and then collapsed, dead, on the deck.

Svajone receives Comorrite influx

Posted By: Brody Article: JUL09-4 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Comorro Reported At: Sun Jul 05 12:23:45 3009 SVAJONE - Reports are coming in from near the Svajone indicating increased traffic from Comorro Station."Our emergency protocols that were in place to manage and mitigate these situations are regulating the flow of Comorrites onto our station." a spokesman for Svajone Command said.Currently the new arrivals are being sent to the newly opened habitation area upon the Svajone.

Comorrites returning to station

Posted By: Brody Article: JUL09-5 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Comorro Reported At: Fri Jul 10 12:02:52 3009 SVAJONE - Comorrites who were evacuated to the Svajone several days ago in the wake of an attack on Comorro have been returning to Comorro.The Svajone provided temporary quarters in a new habitation area upon the station before Comorro recovered and power was restored. Some Outversers, such as human David Rolne, have chosen to stay on the station. "I considered it before, but didn't think much about it until I was really here."Svajone personnel have stated that recruitment, particularly of Outversers, was still a priority. "We are currently the largest Outverser state, and continue to welcome people to immigrate." a spokesman said. "It's important we stick together."

Zar invites Comorro to Aukam

Posted By: Brody Article: JUL09-6 Reported To: VOA Reported On: Aukam Reported At: Sat Jul 11 19:45:17 3009 MULTVAROS, AUKAM - His benevolent majesty, Zar Hideg Fekretu, has expressed dismay at the recent pirate attack on Comorro Station and welcomes the Yaralu to enjoy the protection of the growing Koltkamir fleet."It is an increasingly perilous universe," the Zar said. "My fear is that the Medlidikke may be emboldened by the near destruction of Comorro. They may try again. And again. I would truly hate to see such a terrible thing happen. At Aukam, Comorro and her inhabitants may rest assured that they will enjoy every courtesy and every benefit of the fleet's protection."

Comorro refuses invitation

Posted By: Brody Article: JUL09-7 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Comorro Reported At: Sat Jul 11 19:49:56 3009 COMORRO STATION - The Yaralu known as Comorro Station, still recovering from last week's vicious attack by the Medlidikke, wants it made clear that she has no intention of accepting Zar Hideg Fetreku's offer of protection at Aukam."I have every reason to suspect that the Zar and his Thul allies were instrumental collaborators in this attack," Comorro said. "I will not travel to Aukam. I will not make any of the refugees aboard into potential targets for kidnapping or experimentation."

Murder at the Orion Cafe

Posted By: Brody Article: JUL09-8 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Comorro Reported At: Sat Jul 11 20:01:28 3009 COMORRO STATION - Miss Rita, a regular singer at the Cafe Orion has been murdered, two suspects have been arrested: one employee and one musician that was part of the show. While motives for the murder are unclear, one witness, Ms. Lomasa has a theory: "I believe that Squirmy wanted to be the tavern's singer." Referring to one of the suspect, "This gentleman probably wanted to sleep with Squirmy, and so helped her hatch a plot to eradicate the competition." She had to say about the other.Medical Personel has taken the body to the Mortuary.

Store opening ends in chaos

Posted By: Brody Article: JUL09-9 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Comorro Reported At: Sun Jul 12 23:19:01 3009

COMORRO STATION - What was supposed to be a simple formality, the opening of a new clothing store in the Commorite Tradeport resulted in chaos as an outverser cyborg arrived violently during this opening.Store proprietor Zabyra Opo'te says about these events, "It is unfortunate that it had to end up this way, however, it is fortunate that nobody but (the outverser) got seriously hurt."The newcomer, apparently a cyborg, has been brought to the Cybernetics Laboratory in the hope they could patch him up as needed.

Murder Solved

Posted By: Loki Article: JUL09-10 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Comorro Reported At: Sun Jul 12 23:53:29 3009 The two humans taken into custody for the murder of Miss Rita Harlow, a singer at the Cafe Orion, were identified today as Mr. Jacob Mahoney and his girlfriend Miss Sandra Downs. Ivestigating officers have deemed it a crime of passion."The evidence against them was like a smoking pistol," one Comorro security officer replied when questioned. According to reports Miss Downs broke down in tears and admitted to being jealous of Miss Harlow and conspiring with her partner to kill the singer.Mr. Mahoney was found guilty of premeditated murder and Miss Downs of being an accomplice to the act. "I only hope this will serve as an example to others who would try the same thing. We don't take such acts lightly," another of Comorro's security personnel was quoted as saying. Their sentences will be carried out within the next twenty-four hours.

Controversial Cleric Comes Calling on Comorro

Posted By: Loki Article: JUL09-11 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Comorro Reported At: Wed Jul 15 20:27:10 3009 COMORRO -- Fisk Zeig Urtigorbalatoveil will visit Comorro Station in the coming days, CNB has learned.Fisk Zeig, the controversial cleric who espouses the belief that some Verdikke spirits haunt the living while some others are reincarnated, will travel to the Yaralu from the remote Hekayti mining colony Bala, where he is the spiritual leader."In light of the recent turbulence on Comorro and concerning both the Yaralu and the new Outversers, I can't say I blame Hekayt for failing to send missionaries to Comorro to tend to the spiritual needs of Hekayti there," Zeig said. "However, I will not be remembered as the Toveil who could have ministered on Comorro but did nothing."It will be the first visit of a high-level Hekayti functionary since tensions began to mount between Hekayti and the new Aukami Zar. With the death of Jinsi Hjernlyskogtoveil in the recent Medlidikke attacks, there has not been a Hekayti priest on the living station to administer Worthing tests to young Hekayti or to provide guidance to adults. No official replacement for the recently deceased cleric is forthcoming from Hekayt.High-level Hekayti sources say the planetary government has not endorsed the visit, but will not interfere.

Exploding console kills four

Posted By: Brody Article: JUL09-12 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Kamsho Reported At: Thu Jul 16 19:34:46 3009 KAMSHO - Tragedy struck the Lyiri passenger ship, Namalin, when the navigation console exploded, killing the Captain and three bridge crew. Reports suggest that an overload from the space shields were overloaded when a micro-asteroid struck the shields, causing a surge of energy that killed the captain and three crew instantly and injured two others.The consoles are made by the Tazlo corporation.

Tazlo recalls consoles

Posted By: Brody Article: JUL09-13 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Kamsho Reported At: Thu Jul 16 19:36:41 3009 KAMSHO - Only an hour after four crew were killed on the Namalin, Tazlo has put out recalls for the GH-435A-Z line of consoles that they have recently started to produce. "We do not honestly know what could have gone wrong," said Tijka, Union Boss. "We had these consoles stress tested numerous times, and they were up to the highest standards of engineering. If anything, they should have caught fire before they blew up in anyone's face. We offer our deepest condolances to the families of the deceased crew of the Namalin."

Svajone South blocked off

Posted By: Brody Article: JUL09-14 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Comorro Reported At: Sat Jul 18 16:28:34 3009 SVAJONE - The part of the Svajone landing bay dubbed the Southern repair bay is being restricted to authorized personel only. Currently only authorized Svajone personnel are being permitted access to the area. "They're demolecularizing parts." One dockworker familiar with the project said.This restriction comes at a time when the Svajone is restricing access to several non-residential and non-commercial parts of the station. When asked about the restrictions, a spokesman said, "The Phyrrian vessels, and their representative, are entitled to their rights as sentient beings, and have entered into an agreement to have the option to be spaceworthy once more." The spokesman later confirmed that the repair bay was being used to store critical parts of the carriers, and the remains were being broken down and refabricated. - CNB

Svajone South restriction lifted

Posted By: Brody Article: JUL09-15 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Comorro Reported At: Tue Jul 21 22:39:56 3009 SVAJONE - Late this evening, the restrictions surrounding the Svajone South station were lifted and activity resumed to normal, a spokesman said. Svajone Command has yet to reply to any calls for more details.

Falar defies Zar

Posted By: Colchek Article: JUL09-16 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Comorro Reported At: Wed Jul 22 19:17:29 3009 CLOUDSTAR, FALAR - In response to recent actions and edicts by the Zar, the Falari High Council has issued an edict of their own, adopting a stance that parallels that of the Hekayti."The Zar's thinly veiled attempts to establish himself as supreme ruler of the universe are inexcusable, and his attempts to establish dominance over our world by claiming artifacts that may or may not be of Kamir origin are hereby denied." stated High Elder Talafar. "Falar is a sovereign world and shall remain so. No petty dictator will ever establish 'influence' over us, Aukami or otherwise."Following the Elder's words, the Falar defense forces began regular patrols of the Falar system and surrounding worlds. "Ships allied with the Zar are subject to challenge and search upon entering our territory." stated Commander Falron of the Falar Defense Fleet. "Any attempts to subvert our territory by force or otherwise will be met with equal force."

Nemonus Breaks Alliance With Zar

Posted By: Colchek Article: JUL09-17 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Comorro Reported At: Wed Jul 22 21:46:42 3009 OLERIA CITY, NEMONUS - One of the early worlds to ally itself with the Zar, the Nemoni Senate has voted to terminate the alliance in response to recent demands by the Zar to hand over their national monument. The obelisk which sits in their city has been determined to be part of a Kamir artifact, and as such the Zar has dispatched agents to claim this artifact in his name.In response, the Nemoni Star Force recalled forces currently fighting on various Elyssian fronts to defend their homeworld, and Oleria City was subsequently evacuated along with the artifact. "Although we may be small in stature, our resolve is unshakable, and this blatant attempt to interfere with our national character will not be tolerated." stated President Tyrone Malcon.Some speculate that the recent Falari declaration of defiance also contributed to this change of heart by the Nemoni. Given the Nemoni's ability to hide nearly anywhere, acquiring this artifact will now present quite a challenge to the Zar.

Zar disappointed

Posted By: Brody Article: JUL09-18 Reported To: VOA Reported On: Aukam Reported At: Thu Jul 23 18:12:38 3009 MULTVAROS, AUKAM - His Grand Benevolence, Zar Hideg Fekretu, expressed disappointment today after learning of traitorous activity by the Falari and Nemoni.In a prepared statement, the Zar said: "It is unfortunate that these once favored cultures have insulted the glorious Koltkamir with this insolent behavior. Such behavior will be answered with appropriate measures."

FLASH: KOLTKAMIR FLAGSHIP ASSAULTS NEMONUS

Posted By: Colchek Article: JUL09-19 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Comorro Reported At: Fri Jul 24 18:14:37 3009 At 17:00 Galactic Standard Time this evening, the newly completed flagship of the Koltkamir fleet arrived at Nemonus orbit, proceeding to bombard over a dozen cities from orbit including the capitol of Oleria City. Death tolls are estimated at approximately 350 million.Shortly after the bombardment completed, the Zar issued a statement. "The insult to the Koltkamir by the Nemoni, as well as their defiance, has been repaid. Their leaders have 24 hours to deliver the artifact into Koltkamir hands, or their world will be reduced to a barren wasteland."Reports indicate that the NSF launched a full scale assault upon the flagship using nearly their entire home defense force, but suffered over 90 percent casualties and were forced to withdraw. The remaining forces as well as scores of civilian vessels managed to flee the planet. The flagship remains in orbit, weapons trained on the surface of Nemonus, to await the reponse of the government.

Priest plans prayer plenary

Posted By: Brody Article: JUL09-20 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Comorro Reported At: Fri Jul 24 20:05:36 3009 COMORRO STATION - Controversial cleric Fisk Zeig Urtigorbalatoveil tells CNB that he will hold a prayer service tonight at 2200 Comorro time in memoriam of the 350-million Nemoni believed to have died in the Koltkamir's decimation of the tiny race's homeworld."The strength of a soul is not determined by the size of the body," said Fisk Zeig. "There are 350 million traumatically ended lives now caught between a universe we know and a universe we don't. All free-thinking beings of faith are invited to join in a service to honor their deaths as the deaths of martyrs, and to pray for their successful passage into whatever reality might next await them," Fisk Zeig said in a statement. The prayer service will be held in the Comorrite Hub of the ancient space traveler.Hekayti government spokesbeings could not immediately be reached for comment. Sources on Hekayt say the powers that be in the planet's honor-bound warrior society were not consulted before the priest, one of a very few among the Toveil clerical caste who believe in existence after death for any but the most revered upper crust of Hekayti society, made his announcement.

Religiosity riles rage?

Posted By: Brody Article: JUL09-21 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Comorro Reported At: Sat Jul 25 10:36:49 3009 COMORRO -- During a prayer service for the 350-million Nemoni who died by the hand of Zar Hideg Fekretu, a renegade Hekayti cleric seemed to be calling for open aggression against the Koltkamir."Let us kneel and offer them our support. Our silent vow that they may pass on in honor and be troubled no more; that their deaths are our concern; that their peace has found stewards in us. Kneel now in silence to promise to them that they may have faith that tyranny will find an end," said Fisk Zeig Urtigorbalatoveil, who led the service. The spiritual leader of a small outlying Hekayti mining colony, Fisk Zeig has said he will remain on Comorro for an indeterminate amount of time to tend to the spiritual needs of the Hekayti there. But he is also apparently ministering to Outversers; several of them participated in the service, one even brandishing a sword as if ready to take on the Zar herself.Also spotted in the congregation was Ribas Salek, the Llivori freighter captain outlawed from his homeworld for his rejection of the Zar's rule."Hekayti are warriors," said Molas Gatel, a noted Llivori scholar in the field of xenobiology, "Hekayti theology is rooted in the idea of noble struggle. It is fair to say that if there is any implication towards aggression in a Toveil's speech, it indicates the direction he thinks the struggle should take." Gatel has given no position on the Zar.In a brief ceremony that drew a sizeable crowd in Comorro's living spaces, Fisk Zeig again espoused the controversial and not widely held belief that people other than the Hekayti upper crust linger in this universe after life. The service, he said, was partially intended to help will the dead Nemoni to their next lives. -- HOLOVID CLIP: "And I believe that the will of a people, the will of this assembly here today, can urge the Nemoni who have died just hours ago that they can pass on. That they can trust their children to us," Zeig says. He lifts up his hands. "If you can find a single shred of faith in this universe, then will the Nemoni who have died to find peace. If you can find a shred of faith in this universe, then have faith that they have not died in vain. And will them to their afterlife." --For the second time today, Hekayt officials declined to comment.

Opodians killed in strange accident

Posted By: Brody Article: JUL09-22 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Kamsho Reported At: Mon Jul 27 22:56:11 3009 KAMSHO - The fates of the crew of the missing Aukami owned and Opodian operated vessel, Opodi's Pride, that went missing on a trade run to Aukam, has finally been confirmed.A Lotorian salvage vessel discovered the drifting hulk of the freighter yesterday, and the final resting place of the crew, who appeared to have died from asphyxiation due to running out of fuel while adrift and having the life support shut down.The missing ship was towed to Aukam, where the Lotorian crew handed it back to the rightful owners and port services for closer inspection to ascertain the last few minutes of the crew. Yiln'zo Trelkj, who is in charge of the investigation, had this to say, "The ship was a death trap. It had faulty wiring and other mechanical problems. This prevented the other members of the crew entering into engineering, after the engineer had locked it from the inside. Emergency tools, that should have been present for situations like this, had been sold. The ship's manifest and records, show that these tools had been sold for fuel, gems and religious icons that they wished to try and sell."Reports from Aukam Port Services also show that while the main tank was empty, the ship's reserve tank was still full and the ship had failed to undergo refits. Among the goods they recovered from the freighter was a large shrine to Opodai, that appears to have been made out of gold and other valuable materials.Preliminary findings suggest that the engineer was responsible for the deaths of the crew, after sealing engineering internally, not maintaining electrical systems and conducting himself in a manner that endangered the crew. His cause of death is believed auto-erotic asphyxiation, due to port services finding him with an airtight bag around his head."It is terrible that something like this has occurred," said a spokesman for the shipping company that owned the Opodi's Pride. "We had known that the ship was making a loss for several months, though we hadn't of expected their religious beliefs to be so fanatical that they would end up losing their lives over worship. We also didn't know that they had let the ship end up in such a terrible condition. If we had known they were operating such a dangerous vessel, we would have terminated the lease."

Koltkamir Fleet Attempts To Breach Falar Blockade

Posted By: Colchek Article: JUL09-23 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Comorro Reported At: Tue Jul 28 20:24:32 3009 FALAR- Earlier this afternoon, a Koltkamir force under the command of Vard Bokren was reported to have launched an assault upon the security cordon recently installed around the Falari system. After an intense battle, the fleet was repelled; however the Falar forces took heavy casualties in the process."This is only the first of many strikes we shall make against the traitors." Commander Bokren said in a statement. "We will find their weak points, and we will crush them." Experts say that the damage done will be difficult to replace in time to repel the next assault, thus leaving the fate of the Falar system in question at this time.Further reports indicate that several civilian vessels were among the losses. Among these vessels was the Windstar, a vessel owned and operated by the small family business of Windstar Transport Services. The owner and CEO, Hulsari, a prominent Falari businessman, was confirmed to be aboard, along with his family. All hands were lost. A memorial service for Hulsari and all the others lost was planned for later this evening.

Vessel found drifting victim of attack?

Posted By: Brody Article: JUL09-24 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Kamsho Reported At: Wed Jul 29 08:14:41 3009 A medium freighter Nebula Traveler out of Kamsho has gone missing, the ship failed to make a scheduled stop at an asteroid mining station yesterday. The Zhunak Collective, a Lotorian trade collective which owns and operates the ship, has reported that a search and rescue vessel found the cargo ship drifting on the edge of a system near its scheduled trade route. Apparently a portion of the ship's engines were disabled and some cargo was missing, but no official statement yet on what happened. A spokesperson did confirm that all seven members of the Nebula Traveler's crew were found aboard, there were no survivors.This incident may be yet another of the many attacks on shipping vessels in recent months. There is speculation but no hard facts as to whether these attacks are related to the Medlidikke pirates, whose operations near the Rigor Strand are well known, or if it is simply another group taking advantage of the current political and military conflict. Trade and transport ships are being encouraged to show caution when traveling in the region.

Pickpockets active

Posted By: Brody Article: JUL09-25 Reported To: CNB Reported On: Comorro Reported At: Thu Jul 30 14:07:11 3009 COMORRO STATION - Monthly security reports show a recent increase in pickpocketing activity on Comorro station. Whether this is caused a new pickpocket getting active or the usual ones growing more active is unclear.People on board the station are recommended to keep a steady eye on their purse at all times.Comorro security was not available for commentary.

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