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Indian Naval Armada Sparks Diplomatic Row in Bolivar Sea Exercise
An Indian task force numbering over 210 warships has arrived in the Gran Colombian star system of Caracas, marking the start of a high-profile freedom of navigation exercise that neighboring Brazil has labeled “excessive” and “provocative”.
‘Like a Butcher Shop’: RGSS Dolphin Found Adrift with No Survivors
The RGSS Dolphin, a transport lost with 5108 aboard, has been discovered adrift in the Raincoast System, bringing an end to the massive local effort to locate the missing craft. Glasswall has imposed a media blackout after initial reports described scenes of carnage aboard.
Soviet Motostrelki
Motostrelki, or 'Motor Rifle' units, form the backbone of Soviet infantry. Their diverse roles include manning fortifications in less active theaters, advancing atop armored units as tank riders, and deploying abroad to demonstrate Soviet commitment to allied regimes.
Outspoken Critic of the Co-Prosperity Sphere, Dies Amid Suspicious Circumstances
Peng Jinghua, a Chinese expatriate and fierce critic of the Co-Prosperity Sphere, has died in hospital following a debilitating illness with hallmarks of past high-profile assassinations. She had been scheduled to speak to an emigrant organization in New Canaan this week.
Reich Infanterist
The Infanterist forms the backbone of the Reich's combat power, paired with artillery as the 'branch of attrition' in contrast to the more decisively oriented Panzer Infantry. Most serve in Infantry Divisions, but top performers may join Recon, Assault Gun, or Police units.
Vesta Recognizes Tetus Revolutionary Government. Will Provide Arms & Cash
The Tetus People’s Republic, the newest state in the Juno Reach, has been officially recognized by the Vestan Republic. This marks the largest diplomatic victory for the leftist regime since it ousted President Clayton Orr earlier this year.
Thousands feared Dead on Soviet Agri-World As mass Unexplained Firestorms Rage
Over three hundred million acres of farmland are burning on the Soviet world of Barnaul as authorities struggle to uncover the cause. A mass loss as life has been confirmed, with several communities caught in the rapidly spreading wildfires.
Saint-Joseph Surrenders; U.S. Rules Out Military Intervention
Columns of Virngrundian tanks, armored vehicles and line after line of infantry, clearly proud in their uniforms, are marching through the plaza of Liberation Square. Overhead, formations of warships pass over the assembled crowds, vast shadows falling over sunken faces. The plaza still shows signs of the battle, turned last stand, that arrived at its bloody conclusion in the hours of the early morning. Many conversations will be raised in the coming days, first among them, the dramatic underperformance of U.S. weapons against a second rate power.
Though vowing to overcome the invasion the first alarms rang when reports were confirmed that ship losses in the Saint-Joseph Royal Navy were occuring well within their inner planetary defense zones. Even exaggerated claims of enemy losses couldn't hide a deteriorating situation. At around 4 a.m. local time, anti-aircraft and starship batteries on the city-state’s outlying islands and continental highlands erupted in fire. This was the final confirmation: the Royal Navy had suffered a total collapse and a landing was underway. By dawn, SEAD aircraft had silenced these positions, and formations of gunships and troop transports were spotted over districts citywide. For many, this marked their first encounter with Virngrundian forces. Within minutes invading infantry and vehicles were spotted on the streets.
“Ghost Hunters” On Edge After USNS Threshold Sighting In New Canaan Corridor
Barong System | New Canaan Corridor. A society of freelancers and network enthusiasts dedicated to the exploration of interstellar debris is abuzz after a rare sighting of one of the Orion Arm’s most famous “ghost ships”, the USNS Threshold.