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*The introduction of [[Onionhead Gamma Strain|onionhead gamma strain]] by the [[Kumo Crew]] has reignited long-running arguments around the popular psychedelic drug. An interview with Zander Lachance, spokesperson for the Coalition for Legalisation, was published by [[Vox Galactica]]: "I have yet to see evidence that onionhead is more harmful than common recreational substances. Open-minded people in [[independent]] systems are now discovering this for themselves." In response, other [[News Feed|newsfeeds]] featured a range of opinions.<br/>[[Eye on Achenar]]: "Foppish rogues of the [[Federation]] such as [[Zachary Rackham]] and Sir Randolph Plaskett may feel comfortable wooing trade tycoons with the outlawed weed, but legalising low-cost [[onionhead]] would risk the whole [[Empire]] collapsing into a stupor!"<br/>The [[Pegasi Sentinel]]: "The popularity of 'helix' is steadily growing, and the revenue it generates will undoubtedly benefit those fortunate to live within [[Archon Delaine]]'s dominion."<br/>[[Sol Today]]: "Imperial hedonists such as [[Simone Leatrix|Senator Leatrix]] and Duchess Rouncival may offer such illicit treats at their decadent parties, but bombarding the masses with this cheap narcotic will have the entire Federation chasing unicorns!"<br/>[[The Sovereign]]: "Tourists from many independent worlds are booking holidays to the Alici, Baraswar, Kishpakho, [[Nastrond]] and Nocori systems, where the gamma strain of onionhead is legal. There is no shortage of [[Alliance]] citizens following suit, which may pressure the [[Alliance Assembly|Assembly]] to formally legislate one way or the other."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61165edf97f3c87cee22b398 GalNet: Onionhead Legality Sparks Debate]</ref>

*The pathogen introduced to crops by the contaminated [[Rockforth Fertiliser|EX7 fertiliser]] has displayed signs of self-sufficiency, potentially threatening crops in thousands of systems. Lead Researcher Mason Chu of the [[Vandermeer Corporation]] stated: "A successful initiative to destroy contaminated Rockforth fertiliser means it no longer poses a threat to cropland. But our research suggests that [[The Scourge|the blight]] can survive independently of the fertiliser. This new pathogen is aggressive, highly resilient to market pesticides and hard to quarantine. If not adequately contained, the blight could become a full-blown scourge that cripples food supplies wherever it spreads. We are testing a number of potential treatments, including some radical methods suggested by teams from [[Neomedical Industries]]. If fortune smiles on us we may be able to combat the pathogen directly." In related news, there has been much speculation about the [[Scythe of Panem]], the extremist group that engineered the blight. Some insight was offered by Zander Lachance, a representative of the Coalition for Onion Head Legalisation: "Actually, we've known about the Scythe of Panem for several years. They were always obsessed with getting payback for the mass destruction of [[Onionhead|Onion Head]] crops in 3301. But over the past year they attracted some aggressive anti-capitalists, who started pushing to inflict serious economic damage as vengeance for [[Kappa Fornacis]]. Seems the new crowd were more persuasive than we realised. It's a shame that these actions will reinforce the negative stereotypes around Onion Head. We only hope that those of us who advocate its therapeutic many beneficial uses won't be tarnished with the same brush."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5db03f14733ed626020095e5 GalNet: Blight Mutates into New Pathogen]</ref>