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Brazilian Troops Hit Infamous “Pirate Moon”
Brazil’s government has confirmed that elements of its armed forces have begun a sweep of Bermejo, an infamous pirate moon in the Gran Chaco system. It’s a known criminal base of the Amigos do Cosmos, Órbita Fantasma, Bandidos da Lua & Bonde do Cosmos organizations.
Brazilian Rifleman
Caçadores are essential elements of Brazil’s interstellar expeditionary forces, talented light infantry specializing in precision shooting and surveillance. They have participated in both local anti-piracy operations and major conflicts, such as the War for the Bolivar Sea.
Brazil Deploys 14,000 Troops to Gran Columbia Border Amid Proxy Accusations
The Brazilian government has announced that an additional expeditionary division, consisting of some 14,000 soldiers, will be deployed to the border with Gran Columbia. It’s part of a series of measures aimed at deterring “border mafias” operating in neutral star systems.
“Merchant of Death” Helped Transport Tau Ceti Peacekeepers During the War for the Bolivar Sea
A controversial shipping firm tied to Aman Ishak, one of the Orion Arm’s most notorious weapons smugglers, was repeatedly contracted by the Solar Treaty Organization (SATO) for logistics services during the War for the Bolivar Sea, according to a newly released report.
New Jamestown Crimelords Target Sable Point Amid Fears of an Interplanetary Gang War
The back-to-back mass killings of suspected gang members in Sable Point & New Jamestown, two of America’s largest megacities, have stoked fears that a long-running truce between rival criminal empires across neighboring star systems may have broken down.
Gunfire Rips Through Gang Stronghold in New Jamestown
An apartment complex on the outskirts of the New Jamestown megalopolis, reputed to be a stronghold of the infamous Cordova Cartel, was subjected to military grade weapons fire in what police are warning, may be the start of a new gang war.
Ash Point Welcomes NASA Astronauts Ahead of Pillars of Winter Mission
The crew of the USNS Apollo 14 are celebrating their arrival in Ashpoint as they continue on to the Robert Weber Space Center, America’s most remote frontier launch complex. It’s part of a planned NASA return to the “Pillars of Winter” outside the Orion Arm.
Scuderia Ferrari Tops Mille Miglia: Sea of Shards GravRace Leaderboard
The prestigious antigrav racing event “Thousand Miles: Sea of Shards” has concluded on Vesper. Italian team Scuderia Ferrari took home 38 gold medals, followed by Mercedes’ “Silver Arrows” and Japan-based AG Systems International.
Splitsville for “Lenarkus” As Devastated Fans Flood Networks
The relationship between pop star Lena Virelli and actor Markus Cade, which has played out in a string of public incidents, appears to be over. Virelli and Cade were spotted at separate events on Centauri this Friday: Pulse Nightspot and the Harmony Bay Film Festival, respectively.
Australasian Navy Tracked Soviet Warships Suspected of Surveying OTO Satellites
5 Soviet warships suspected of surveying communications infrastructure in the Lyran Veil were shadowed by the Australasian Navy, Defense Secretary Lydia Djerrkura announced today. There was no evidence of any interference, and the USSR has denied the ships' movements were covert.
“Cannibal” Pirate Vessel Destroys Passenger Liner In Far Frontier
“The Cannibal”, one of the largest & most infamous pirate vessels active in the Far Frontier, has lethally attacked a passenger liner, triggering the mobilization of local security forces. System officials have confirmed the Blakeburn Militia is currently active in the search.
Opulent Axis VIP Villas on Vesper Go Viral Across Foreign Networks
As one of the premiere anti-grav racing events in the Axis Powers continues on Vesper, footage of the luxury accommodations and amenities available to the attending elite has gone viral across multiple foreign networks.
Death in Custody Halts Trial in Frontier Family Murders Tied to Capgras Syndrome
A woman from the frontier colony of Vorma has died in custody ahead of her trial on charges of murdering her husband and three children. The case is the latest in a pattern of violent incidents linked to the mysterious Frontier Capgras Syndrome.
NCU Suspends Byblos Spire Research Amid Rising Piracy in Calypso Deeps
The University of New California will pause on-site research into the Byblos Spire and surrounding alien ruins amid escalating piracy in the Calypso Deeps. Previously, the NCU had administered and been a major source of personnel for a Templin–Keppe funded research station.
Red Vega Rifleman
Centauri’s professional soldiers were shaped by the Solar Wars, earning a reputation for the disciplined execution of complex and effective orbital assaults. Though rarely deployed beyond the Solar Subcluster, Centauri peacekeepers participate in LoN missions across the Orion Arm.
Centauri Rifleman
Centauri’s professional soldiers were shaped by the Solar Wars, earning a reputation for the disciplined execution of complex and effective orbital assaults. Though rarely deployed beyond the Solar Subcluster, Centauri peacekeepers participate in LoN missions across the Orion Arm.
Alpha Centauri, Red Vega Launch First Joint Peacekeeping Operation
Alpha Centauri and Vega, once fierce rivals for control of the Local Supercluster, have conducted their first joint operation as allied peacekeepers. The action took place on Callao, where seventeen participating nations, largely from the OTO, are maintaining a fragile DMZ.
Axis Racing Teams Converge on Vesper for the Thousand Miles: Sea of Shards
Thousands of the Axis' best anti-grav racing teams have arrived on Vesper for the prestigious “Mille Miglia: Mare delle Schegge”. The week-long event is known for its challenging courses that weave through one of the most breathtaking planetary wonders of the Elysian Fields.
Background: Tetus Border Clash
The collapse of the Silvanus Mandate during the Second Solar War left its eponymous star system and neighboring Dea Dia divided between the Silvanus Colonial Republic and four independent nations. Of these, Tetus has been widely considered the wealthiest and most powerful.
Tetus People’s Army Fires Across Border Into Silvanus
Captain Vasquez, the popular face of the Tetus revolutionary government, announced via a national broadcast that the Tetus People’s Army has initiated a “retaliatory strike” against military targets in the Vidasus Exclave held by the Silvanus government.