February 2008

Former Sivtek CEO dies

Posted By: Brody Article: FEB08-1 Reported To: SBS Reported On: Sivad Reported At: Wed Feb 06 21:06:51 3008 GRAND ENAJ, SIVAD - Peter Delarme, former chief executive officer of Sivtek who served on the Council of Equals, died today. He was 58.Doctors tell SBS that Mr. Delarme suffered a massive heart attack. His longtime Specialist assistant, Abermarle Stillman, indicated that Mr. Delarme's coronary was preceded by news that three of the former CEO's ex-wives had filed suit against him for overdue alimony payments."He could pay to keep that tuber alive and well," Gertrude Delarme (second wife) told SBS, "but when I wanted my ears elfenized, where was he? I have needs!"

Ellesmere resigning as First Consul

Posted By: Brody Article: FEB08-2 Reported To: INN Reported On: Mars Reported At: Wed Feb 06 21:12:33 3008 HESPERIA, MARS - Darian Ellesmere helped see Mars through its battle for independence, the establishment of the Solar Republic, and wars with the Nall, Sivad, and the Phyrrians.Now, he's done."I am confident that the Solar Republic can move on without me at the helm," Ellesmere told INN. "My only regret is that I could do nothing to prevent the terrible loss of life on Luna during the Phyrrian War. But despite that horrific incident, I am proud of the many good things accomplished during my time as First Consul."His retirement will become official on July 1, 3008.

Message from Kamir: Nexus off-limits

Posted By: Brody Article: FEB08-3 Reported To: INN Reported On: Quaquan Reported At: Wed Feb 06 21:17:13 3008 FOUR CORNERS, QUAQUAN - That busy listening post on Quaquan received a new message today.This time, however, it didn't come from the Phyrrians. It came from the Kamir on Nocturn.The speaker identified himself as Morden'kamir, part of the leadership on Nocturn, and he declared the Multiverse Nexus gateway off-limits to non-Kamir."The worlds beyond the Nexus are to remain untouched by the people of this universe until such time as the Kamir judge them responsible and civilized enough to cope with what awaits them there," Morden'kamir said.

Time capsule buried at Mauthus Center

Posted By: Brody Article: FEB08-4 Reported To: INN Reported On: Mars Reported At: Thu Feb 07 17:38:28 3008 HESPERIA, MARS - In a special groundbreaking ceremony for the new Emerson Mauthus Convention Center in downtown Hesperia, First Consul Darian Ellesmere buried a coffin-like "time capsule" below the spot where the center's foundation will be laid this summer."Inside the capsule, we've put numerous items that we believe would be of interest to future archaeologists," Ellesmere said. "It includes a copy of the Solar Republic charter, news accounts of the Moebius Effect crisis, a bit of metal from the superstructure of the Sanctuary colony vessel, and a rock from Ganymede before it was destroyed - among other things."

Longvision awaits meeting with Phyrrians

Posted By: Brody Article: FEB08-5 Reported To: INN Reported On: Demaria Reported At: Thu Feb 07 17:38:42 3008 NEW ALHIRA, DEMARIA - Tuftcheek Longvision, President of the Demarian Senate, said he looks forward to meeting with representatives of the new Phyrrian Overmind."The war may be over to a large extent," Longvision said, "but it remains to be seen whether the Overmind really has changed. And what became of the rogue Phyrrian warships? Questions like this must be answered before peace can truly be declared."

Stillman named sole inheritor of Delarme estate

Posted By: Brody Article: FEB08-6 Reported To: SBS Reported On: Sivad Reported At: Thu Feb 07 17:39:09 3008 GRAND ENAJ, SIVAD - The will of Peter Delarme specified that the totality of his estate would go to only one person: His Specialist manservant, Abermarle Stillman.The estate, valued at nearly 1-billion yojj-sterling, makes Stillman the richest Specialist in history.He's also now a target for the venom of Delarme's ex-wives, whose joint lawsuit - if successful - would yield just a tiny percentage of the estate."What the bloody hell was Peter thinking?" groused Miranda Shropsworth-Pennington-Delarme-Clover-Penwhistle, the late Sivtek CEO's third ex-wife. "I could see leaving that kind of fortune to a cat, maybe. But a Specialist? That's absolute madness."When asked if she or the other wives would contest the will, the third former Mrs. Delarme answered: "I should bloody well expect so."

Flash Report!: Akarit under seige!

Posted By: Hammer Article: FEB08-7 Reported To: INN Reported On: Grimlahd Reported At: Sat Feb 09 13:51:20 3008 As of nineteen hundred local time, the capital of Grimlahdi found itself under attack. A Zangali task force, heavily armed with stolen militia firepower, attacked through the tunnels that have long been considered a tactical weakness of the mountainside city, coming from the jungles into the landing district. The Embassay was buried under the rockfall of planted demolition charges, before the fighting spread into the Zangali resident district. Officials of the Council of Honor that serves as the government of the embattled world promises quick resolution to the ongoing situation. The deathcount has yet been released, but it is suspected to be high, and rising as the rebellion continues.

Murder on G'ahnlo

Posted By: Fishbreath Article: FEB08-8 Reported To: INN Reported On: G'ahnlo Reported At: Sat Feb 16 23:51:21 3008 Ulbahno Subcity (G'AHNLO) - A member of the Public Accountancy confirmed to INN that Piotr Kartashkin, an Ungstiri investigator and author of four bestselling exposes on G'ahnli business practices, was found dead in his Ulbahno Subcity hotel room, shot three times in the chest. At the time of his death, Kartashkin was investigating the Public Accountancy's handling of several high-profile cases in the recent past.The Public Accountancy and Ulbahno Security are holding a suspect, who they declined to identify.- Wesley Blake, INN G'ahnlo Correspondent

Scientists puzzle over mystery bug

Posted By: Danger Article: FEB08-9 Reported To: INN Reported On: Castor Reported At: Sun Feb 17 19:10:25 3008 URSINIRU, CASTOR -- Workers restoring Castor's expansive banyan forests have stumbled upon an unusual variant of the native rumchiki bug, one scientists believe may be the result of Phyrrian occupation."It is a remarkable finding," said Dr. Rurchuri Bubburt, biogeneticist at Ursiniru's Akripa Labs and co-chair of the city's restoration council. "We had previously believed the rumchiki exterminated by Phyrrian terraforming efforts, but it would appear that the species simply possesses an incredible ability to adapt to new and unfamiliar environments."The rumchiki bug is one of the 688 species listed under the Future Generations Act of 2996, which aims to preserve Castor's wildlands with a zero-tolerance poaching policy, stricter hunting and zoning laws, and rehabilitation of endangered wildlife. Easily identified by its glowing orange carapace, the rumchiki was driven to near-extinction when it established itself as an unwelcome pest, camoflaging itself in swarms around campfires and building intrusive nests near sources of heat and fire.When it was rediscovered by the restoration team, however, the fire had gone out of the bug's distinctive shell, eschewing red-hot hues for icy blue. Dr. Bubburt believes this was an act of self-defense. "The rumchiki has never been known to change its color at will," he claims. "Though at present we believe that the bugs were attracted to the Taskers' thruster exhausts, and their photic organs responded accordingly."Further tests are being conducted at Akripa Labs.

Suspect Details Released

Posted By: Fishbreath Article: FEB08-10 Reported To: INN Reported On: G'ahnlo Reported At: Sun Feb 17 19:50:03 3008 Ulbahno Subcity (G'AHNLO) - Amid growing controversy regarding its handling of the Piotr Kartashkin murder, the Public Accountancy issued a statement revealing details on the prime suspect in the killing: Uboblob, a Public Accountant involved in several of the cases Kartashkin had been investigating at the time of his death.Diverging from usual protocol, the Commerce Council eschewed speaking to INN through the Public Accountancy, instead contacting INN directly. The Commerce Council's representatives said that the alleged involvement of the Public Accountancy in Kartashkin's murder is "deeply worrying," going so far as to suggest that the Public Accountancy should recuse itself from the case.Representatives of the Public Accountancy were unavailable for comment.- Wesley Blake, INN G'ahnlo Correspondent

Public Accountancy Halts Investigation

Posted By: Fishbreath Article: FEB08-11 Reported To: INN Reported On: G'ahnlo Reported At: Sat Feb 23 02:09:02 3008 Ulbahno Subcity (G'AHNLO) - In an unprecedented move, the Commerce Council has demanded that the Public Accountancy cease its investigation into the murder of Piotr Kartashkin. Citing clear conflict of interest, the Commerce Council's demand came with the threat that the Council would cease to consider Public Accountancy rulings binding, stating in the press release that the handling of the current case represents "clearly impaired judgement."The Public Accountancy agreed to halt its investigation following a closed-doors meeting between its representatives and the Commerce Council. Following the meeting, the Public Accountancy sent a press release to INN, saying that the Public Accountancy system "cannot be allowed to collapse."In an even more unprecedented move than the Commerce Council's initial demand, the Public Accountancy agreed to a Commerce Council suggestion to open the case to a limited number of private investigators, as well as to offer a 500,000-perl reward for a successful conclusion to the case. Interested parties were directed to contact the Public Accountancy.Wesley Blake, INN G'ahnlo Correspondent

Southern La Terre rocked by quake

Posted By: Brody Article: FEB08-12 Reported To: INN Reported On: La Terre Reported At: Mon Feb 25 11:55:25 3008 New Paris, La Terre - Seismic monitoring stations reporting in to New Paris reported an earthquake early this morning New Paris time. Reports indicate a quake ranking 6.8 on the Richter scale over a large area on the southern continent. Injuries and fatalities in this largely unsettled region of the planet are thought to be minimal at this time, however aid and relief agencies have declared their intent to send resources to known settlement to aid in relief efforts. More as it becomes available.

Stolen Medical Supplies

Posted By: Hammer Article: FEB08-13 Reported To: INN Reported On: Sivad Reported At: Sat Mar 01 13:08:11 3008 Enaj, Sivad - Several companies, as well as charity organizations, have reported that their shuttles filled with requested medical supplies were intercepted on thier way to Castor to assist with the relief movement. The setback in the efforts to help the recovering planet was met with disgusted outcry, several possible culprits announced, but none verified.

Nall Warship Spotted!

Posted By: Hammer Article: FEB08-14 Reported To: INN Reported On: Demaria Reported At: Mon Mar 03 19:49:13 3008 Demaria, Local Space - Reports of a ship with distinctive Nall construction style released EMP missiles after jumping through from an unknown location. A Frigate, unindentified, followed closely in its wake and was temporarily crippled by the concentrated blast. Concern is rampart that the ship is bearing a Coreseeker-grade missile, a destructive weapon capable of destroying the planet without warning.

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