SPLINTERED ROCK, Al Raqis - The quiet still of the SR landing pad area was shattered as a transport carrying missionaries was blasted out of the sky by hidden marauder Anti Aircraft guns; The only survivor of the horrible attack was the pilot, who seems to have taken a nasty head injury and lost his memory.
The marauders shortly issued this statement;
"We will smite the invaders from our skies. There will be more in the days to come. We are here. We will not be ignored. We will win. We are the Marauders. Expect us."
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Commerce Raiders or Slavers?
Raconteur Staff
AL RAQIS PORT - Reports and rumors are swirling around the Highport and Groundport of unconfirmed sightings of commerce raiders or slaver ships operating somewhere in the outer asteroid belt.
All ships are cautioned to review their repel boarders protocols, service all security and defense equipment, and operated in convoy when possible to deter or avoid this possible threat.
The IISS Archimedes is enroute from patrol to do a full belt survey.
AL RAQIS PORT - Reports and rumors are swirling around the Highport and Groundport of unconfirmed sightings of commerce raiders or slaver ships operating somewhere in the outer asteroid belt.
All ships are cautioned to review their repel boarders protocols, service all security and defense equipment, and operated in convoy when possible to deter or avoid this possible threat.
The IISS Archimedes is enroute from patrol to do a full belt survey.
Two Customs Agents Killed
CNS news services
DEEP DESERT - While patrolling the Empty Quarter for smuggler bases, two customs agents were ambushed and killed.
According to telemetry uplinked from their flier, the agents were investigating a newly spotted shuttle and camp 135km west-northwest of Al Raqis.
The uplinked data should allow positive ID of the ship and several crew members caught outside as the flier came in. One of these apparently triggered a successful ground-to-air missile attack.
The telemetry have been sent to all nearspace authorities.
DEEP DESERT - While patrolling the Empty Quarter for smuggler bases, two customs agents were ambushed and killed.
According to telemetry uplinked from their flier, the agents were investigating a newly spotted shuttle and camp 135km west-northwest of Al Raqis.
The uplinked data should allow positive ID of the ship and several crew members caught outside as the flier came in. One of these apparently triggered a successful ground-to-air missile attack.
The telemetry have been sent to all nearspace authorities.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Theiving Shopkeepers Caught on Camera
Raconteur Staff
AL RAQIS - Natives have long suspected local shopkeepers were less than honest about certain exchanges. That dishonesty became plain earlier this week when native teens rerouted security camera feeds from several shops into local newsfeeds.
The result: several shopkeepers caught on their own security cameras scheming ways to cheat native traders. The basic ploy? Offworld junk re-dressed as useful spares and electronics components.
Several crimiral racketeering investigations have been opened.
AL RAQIS - Natives have long suspected local shopkeepers were less than honest about certain exchanges. That dishonesty became plain earlier this week when native teens rerouted security camera feeds from several shops into local newsfeeds.
The result: several shopkeepers caught on their own security cameras scheming ways to cheat native traders. The basic ploy? Offworld junk re-dressed as useful spares and electronics components.
Several crimiral racketeering investigations have been opened.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Busy Week For Desert Rescues
Raconteur Staff
DEEP DESERT - Emergency response teams report the number of deep desert rescues has spiked after a a large flare lifted off the surface of our nearer star, earlier this week.
"That flare, combined with ferro-magnetic properties of our deeper deserts caused many desert-rated locators and comms to fail. Some were off by just by a few degrees and others just packed it in." said one rescue squad leader.
Consumer reporters recommend "hardened" locators with satellite commlink backups over cheaper, more available models.
DEEP DESERT - Emergency response teams report the number of deep desert rescues has spiked after a a large flare lifted off the surface of our nearer star, earlier this week.
"That flare, combined with ferro-magnetic properties of our deeper deserts caused many desert-rated locators and comms to fail. Some were off by just by a few degrees and others just packed it in." said one rescue squad leader.
Consumer reporters recommend "hardened" locators with satellite commlink backups over cheaper, more available models.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Bomb Threat Grounds Shuttle Flight
Raconteur Staff
HIGHPORT - The Al Raqis ground-to-orbit shuttle was grounded for 9 hours today after anonymous threats were left, claiming the shuttle carried a bomb.
Bomb teams shutdown the automated shuttle, moved it to a remote field, and examined it completely. No bomb was discovered. However, many automated control boards were replaced before the shuttle was put back in service.
Officials stress that it is safe, but the automated shuttle is now under increased surveillance and security checking in the wake of this incident.
HIGHPORT - The Al Raqis ground-to-orbit shuttle was grounded for 9 hours today after anonymous threats were left, claiming the shuttle carried a bomb.
Bomb teams shutdown the automated shuttle, moved it to a remote field, and examined it completely. No bomb was discovered. However, many automated control boards were replaced before the shuttle was put back in service.
Officials stress that it is safe, but the automated shuttle is now under increased surveillance and security checking in the wake of this incident.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Death at the Keep
Raconteur Staff
AL RAQIS KEEP - Mr. Kamm, CEO of Imperial Logistics Corporation, was murdered last night at the Magistrate's Keep during a cocktail party. Magistrate Al Jofar summoned investigator Nephyxtemet Ceriaptrix, who quickly determined the identity of the murderer.
Reiko Soyinka, Lady of House Morloch, stands accused of murder. She walked away from custody, assisted by her paxman and a squad of Morloch guards.
New information indicates that Mr. Kamm may have had some connection to an outsystem pirate and smuggling cartel.
AL RAQIS KEEP - Mr. Kamm, CEO of Imperial Logistics Corporation, was murdered last night at the Magistrate's Keep during a cocktail party. Magistrate Al Jofar summoned investigator Nephyxtemet Ceriaptrix, who quickly determined the identity of the murderer.
Reiko Soyinka, Lady of House Morloch, stands accused of murder. She walked away from custody, assisted by her paxman and a squad of Morloch guards.
New information indicates that Mr. Kamm may have had some connection to an outsystem pirate and smuggling cartel.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Security Arrests Suspects In Ship Theft Ring
Working with the IISS, House Security have arrested "several" men suspected in a series of starship hijackings over the past 18 months.
"They would 'hire' a ship to move false 'cargo' which would infiltrate ship systems and compromise them, leaving the vessel helpless to prevent boarding and 'salvage'"
The ship crews are still missing but stolen ship components and hulls have been traced to surrounding systems. Local officials continue recovery operations with officials from those systems.
"They would 'hire' a ship to move false 'cargo' which would infiltrate ship systems and compromise them, leaving the vessel helpless to prevent boarding and 'salvage'"
The ship crews are still missing but stolen ship components and hulls have been traced to surrounding systems. Local officials continue recovery operations with officials from those systems.
Excalibur/Sword Worlds [TNS] 178-1127
Genetic material from the excavations on the third moon of Excalibur is being sent to several universities throughout the Imperium, including the University of Sylea.
A representative of the Imperial Interstellar Scout Service made the announcement, saying that the samples would be carried by special Scout couriers because of the importance of the findings.
"It is to be hoped," said a representative of the IISS, "that the samples will confirm the discovery of a previously unknown sophont race."
A representative of the Imperial Interstellar Scout Service made the announcement, saying that the samples would be carried by special Scout couriers because of the importance of the findings.
"It is to be hoped," said a representative of the IISS, "that the samples will confirm the discovery of a previously unknown sophont race."
IISS Issues Storm Warning For Local Regions
The IISS adjunct to House Kira has issued a storm warning in effect for the next 200 hours. The IISS is tracking the formation of coriolis storms across the deep desert basins. Tracking models predict more than 50% chances these storms may cross the Al Raqis or Splintered Rock settlements. All residents are advised to check emergency supplies, preparations, shelter and evacuation plans. This storm warning may be upgraded any time due to concerns with increased solar activity levels driving these storms.
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