Sunday, November 13, 2011

Attack on ARPharma

ARPharma statement: "On Saturday, November 12, ARPharma production facilities on Araxes were attacked by persons unknown. These vandals destroyed existing serum stock and caused some property damage. Stockholders are assured that production has been slowed but not halted."

UPDATE:
ARPharma announcement: "Due to the recent attack on our production facility, contract employees are warned not to trigger the sentry guns. Let's keep workplace casualties to a minimum this month!"
(OOC- sentry guns deliver a kick but will take damage. Enjoy)

Sunday, November 6, 2011

CFTA, Serenity Trading Merge

CNS services

AL RAQIS - In a surprising move this week, the Core Free Trade Alliiance (CFTA) and Serenity Trading announced a full merger of the two competing trade organizations to form one corporate entity. From the remains of both organizations rises the Serenity Trade & Freight Union (STFU). New offices will be located in Al Raqis. A 'duty free' private landing area for STFU pilots will remain on the surface as well as a strong presence on the orbiting Highport Station.

With the lifting of the blockade and trade restrictions from the Mu Draconis system, plus the silent role that independent traders had in getting the cure to the 'Black Pox" SAF Virus to the 34 Tauri system and other outlying worlds, the new company looks forward to a profitable future.
The Serenity Trade & Freight Union (STFU) is an alliance of independent freighter captains and spacefaring merchants working together for free trade in all parts of the galaxy.  "Free" trade is a misnomer, as they do seek to make a profit. Think "free speech" and not "free beer."

The primary role of the STFU is that of a  collective bargaining group and shared resources. The STFU allows small independents to make a better living as traders.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Laandsrat Arrested, Government Paralysed

By Joe Shin
Al Raqis Raconteur

AL RAQIS - The Arraxes goverment was paralyzed this week when the Beit Dawla issued arrest warrants for all members of the Laandrat, accusing the members of a lack of action on the Black Pox epidemic and of taking advantage of the crisis for profit.

Most members of the Laandsrat have been placed under house arrest with the exception of Zeno Baxton, who turned herself in and is currently being held in a cell at the government center. The order was issued by Beit Dawla leader Jade Moonkill.

"I hear by order, as an elected member of the Beit Dawla established by order of the Sovereign – His most Exaltedness the Emperor, the immediate arrest of all members of the Laandsrat Council and the executive board of ARPharm," Moonkill said in the announcment. "To face charges of treason against the people of Araxes and crimes against humanity for failure to act swiftly and appropriately in this pandemic, human trafficking and exploitation.  I also order the seizure and freezing of all property, assets, and financial accounts of its members and the stock holders and members of the executive board of the ARPharm until the time that they have been tried and found not guilty."

At least three of the Laandsrat members were also citizens of the UAP in 34 Tauri. The UAP government decried reactions in a statement.

"The UAP is most distressed to learn that its citizens have been placed under arrest on Araxes by order of a member of the Beit Dawla. Jade Moonkill is also a citizen of the Alliance, and it is troubling to see what one person can do to her fellow citizens," said a government spokeswoman.

Magistrate Joan Al Kafar of Arraxes, who was also one of those served warrants, declined comment.

Rersidents of Arrexes have been largely silent in the latest turn of the crisis, waiting to see what happens in the first big political crisis since the establishment of the Beit Dawla as a seperate branch of the Arraxen government.