News From Around the Galaxy
Posted: Thu, 26. Oct 23, 21:41
I've decided to let my creative spirits flow a bit; inspired by the old BBS news from X² and X³, I made up some stuff of my own, just purely for fun. Might make more. If I make enough, I might even create an X4 mod with these, just for flavor. (any similarities with real life events or people, living or dead, are pure coincidence.)
AP Argonia Surprisingly Returns to Argon Prime
After having disappeared with little explanation for parts unknown three mazuras ago, the AP Argonia has surprisingly returned today to the Argon Federation capital system of Argon Prime. Asked for comment during a relatively short layover at the local Shipyard, Captain Keyla Danna would only block press representatives with “no comment” or “that’s classified”.
Originally launched 14 jazuras after her predecessor, the Argon One, was decommissioned, Argonia’s stated mission as the first of the then-new Behemoth class was the protection of Argon Prime; this continued even after the re-stabilization of the Jumpgate network five jazuras ago. Seeing the ship disappear from its familiar patrol routes thus came as a shock to some, generating rumours that the ageing ship would be replaced, or that alternatively, border skirmishes against Argon interest were going worse than the public would be let known.
The Argon Prime Ministry of Local Space Defence representative, Tobee Dresen, was not available to comment on the nature of Argonia’s mission or the reason for her return at this time. The Ministry has scheduled a press conference in the coming wozura.
--Menika Danar, social matters correspondent, Galaxy Network
Argonia City spaceport blocked off by student movement
The student movement “Down With the Ancients” has gained further traction, culminating in today’s disruption of operations at Spaceport #2 in Argonia City of Argon Prime.
The collective of students hailing from various universities in Federation space are under the belief that influence of the Ancients upon sentient life should cease at once. Their wide-reaching demands include the dismantling of all Jumpgates and investment into research and development of alternative types of faster-than-light travel. Headed by Jo Lee-Silsarna, author of the “Call for Ultimate Independence of Sentient Life” manifesto, the group blocked off access to the largest space port in Argonia City through a type of raw, modified Teladianium mud, used as adhesive. Stuck to the gate grounds, only a special solvent developed by Lee-Silsarna in a lab could remove the mud again. Otherwise, the students – all volunteers – risked injury upon removal.
Amid mounting pressure, security forces risked injury to the students under article 31 of the Emergency Force Act of 771 NT, forcing them off. The students were delivered to the prison hospital ship AP Kelley; after treatment, they were detained aboard, pending bail.
Argon Prime sector Senator Dal Mettel was quick to comment: “These radical ideas are getting out of hand and are disrupting the peaceful way of life from within. What ideas are our teachers feeding to today’s students? Minister of Health and Education Keppel has been asked to look into this, but at this rate, more restructuring may be needed!”
Minister Keppel was not available for comment at the time of going to press.
--Menika Danar, social matters correspondent, Galaxy Network
Hatikvah Novas face Home of Light Tigers 7:6
The first match of the semi-finals of the Hardball Champions League finals between the Hatikvah Novas versus the Home of Light Tigers ended in a close 7:6 victory for the Novas. It was the first time the Novas qualified for the finals since the connection to Hatikvah’s Choice was established. The Home of Light Tigers, naturally, need no introduction, but just in case you just stumbled back to civilization from the fringes, let us remind you:
The original team from Home of Light got stranded, minus their coach, while touring Argon Prime forty jazuras ago when the Gates disconnected. They have kept the name alive and raised a new generation since, who had shown an eagerness ever since. Their tenacity matched the Novas’, but ultimately, a penalty shot by their star player Scot “M8” Mortell, decided that the Free League’s representatives advanced to the finals.
Asked for comment, Tigers Keeper Lian Myle had only to say, “we gave it our all, but have you ever tried to keep hold of a dumbfire missile in flight? That’s what it looks like when Mortell shoots.”
Novas Coach Kile Erris was naturally elated. “The mood is at an all-time high. Our guys know they’re good, but, hats off to my esteemed colleague, so are the Tigers. This was no failing on their part – we were evenly matched, and Scot won the flip to shoot the penalty.” Shaking hands with Tigers coach Tumulis Lotunis Rusiris V, he went on to say that the finals match will carry the spirit of the Tigers and Novas both.
The second semi-finals match is scheduled in three days, presenting the Black Hole Suns versus the Argon Primates. Catch it live on GalNet+! (available in real time only in Argon Prime and immediately gate-connected systems.)
--Yuyamados Yahondras Yahanis VI, sports correspondent, Galaxy Network
AP Argonia Surprisingly Returns to Argon Prime
After having disappeared with little explanation for parts unknown three mazuras ago, the AP Argonia has surprisingly returned today to the Argon Federation capital system of Argon Prime. Asked for comment during a relatively short layover at the local Shipyard, Captain Keyla Danna would only block press representatives with “no comment” or “that’s classified”.
Originally launched 14 jazuras after her predecessor, the Argon One, was decommissioned, Argonia’s stated mission as the first of the then-new Behemoth class was the protection of Argon Prime; this continued even after the re-stabilization of the Jumpgate network five jazuras ago. Seeing the ship disappear from its familiar patrol routes thus came as a shock to some, generating rumours that the ageing ship would be replaced, or that alternatively, border skirmishes against Argon interest were going worse than the public would be let known.
The Argon Prime Ministry of Local Space Defence representative, Tobee Dresen, was not available to comment on the nature of Argonia’s mission or the reason for her return at this time. The Ministry has scheduled a press conference in the coming wozura.
--Menika Danar, social matters correspondent, Galaxy Network
Argonia City spaceport blocked off by student movement
The student movement “Down With the Ancients” has gained further traction, culminating in today’s disruption of operations at Spaceport #2 in Argonia City of Argon Prime.
The collective of students hailing from various universities in Federation space are under the belief that influence of the Ancients upon sentient life should cease at once. Their wide-reaching demands include the dismantling of all Jumpgates and investment into research and development of alternative types of faster-than-light travel. Headed by Jo Lee-Silsarna, author of the “Call for Ultimate Independence of Sentient Life” manifesto, the group blocked off access to the largest space port in Argonia City through a type of raw, modified Teladianium mud, used as adhesive. Stuck to the gate grounds, only a special solvent developed by Lee-Silsarna in a lab could remove the mud again. Otherwise, the students – all volunteers – risked injury upon removal.
Amid mounting pressure, security forces risked injury to the students under article 31 of the Emergency Force Act of 771 NT, forcing them off. The students were delivered to the prison hospital ship AP Kelley; after treatment, they were detained aboard, pending bail.
Argon Prime sector Senator Dal Mettel was quick to comment: “These radical ideas are getting out of hand and are disrupting the peaceful way of life from within. What ideas are our teachers feeding to today’s students? Minister of Health and Education Keppel has been asked to look into this, but at this rate, more restructuring may be needed!”
Minister Keppel was not available for comment at the time of going to press.
--Menika Danar, social matters correspondent, Galaxy Network
Hatikvah Novas face Home of Light Tigers 7:6
The first match of the semi-finals of the Hardball Champions League finals between the Hatikvah Novas versus the Home of Light Tigers ended in a close 7:6 victory for the Novas. It was the first time the Novas qualified for the finals since the connection to Hatikvah’s Choice was established. The Home of Light Tigers, naturally, need no introduction, but just in case you just stumbled back to civilization from the fringes, let us remind you:
The original team from Home of Light got stranded, minus their coach, while touring Argon Prime forty jazuras ago when the Gates disconnected. They have kept the name alive and raised a new generation since, who had shown an eagerness ever since. Their tenacity matched the Novas’, but ultimately, a penalty shot by their star player Scot “M8” Mortell, decided that the Free League’s representatives advanced to the finals.
Asked for comment, Tigers Keeper Lian Myle had only to say, “we gave it our all, but have you ever tried to keep hold of a dumbfire missile in flight? That’s what it looks like when Mortell shoots.”
Novas Coach Kile Erris was naturally elated. “The mood is at an all-time high. Our guys know they’re good, but, hats off to my esteemed colleague, so are the Tigers. This was no failing on their part – we were evenly matched, and Scot won the flip to shoot the penalty.” Shaking hands with Tigers coach Tumulis Lotunis Rusiris V, he went on to say that the finals match will carry the spirit of the Tigers and Novas both.
The second semi-finals match is scheduled in three days, presenting the Black Hole Suns versus the Argon Primates. Catch it live on GalNet+! (available in real time only in Argon Prime and immediately gate-connected systems.)
--Yuyamados Yahondras Yahanis VI, sports correspondent, Galaxy Network