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== 15 DEC 3311 == | |||
=== Sandra’s Workshop Asks for Festive Gift Couriers === | |||
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'''The CEO of leading children’s toy manufacturer [[Sandra’s Workshop]] has once again requested help with parcel deliveries.''' | |||
[[Sandra Corrs]], the much-loved philanthropist who provides gifts to children across the [[Core Systems|core systems]] each year, has made similar requests in previous years. Last year, with the [[Second Thargoid War|Thargoid invasion]] just beginning, her courier fleet was loaned out to help refugee evacuation efforts. | |||
This year a different problem has emerged, as Sandra explained to [[Vox Galactica]]: | |||
“''We had Our Dolph’s Routes transport fleet all prepped in advance this year, and with no Thargoids in sight, we thought we would finally have no more hiccups. Oh, how wrong we were!'' | |||
''This year, we’ve been hacked, and most of our location data for each present was wiped clean. We managed to restore the majority from a backup, but a few presents are going out that we still need help with figuring out where to deliver them''.” | |||
“''Even our fleet won’t be able to deliver all our presents on time, given the extra work needed to track down their proper delivery points. We’ll need to rely once again on kind-hearted pilots to volunteer their time and ensure we can brighten the smiles on every child on our list''.” | |||
Pilots willing to help Sandra’s Workshop can collect [[Personal Gifts|festive gifts]] from the Frost Dock outpost in the Njambalba system. The outpost can only provide landing pads for small- and medium-sized vessels. | |||
A beacon outside Frost Dock holds delivery information, which can be acquired via scan. | |||
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== 16 DEC 3311 == | |||
=== Caspian Explorer Trials Deemed a Resounding Success === | |||
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'''[[Zorgon Peterson]] has confirmed the successful conclusion of its [[Caspian Explorer]] field trials, with pilots securing vast quantities of [[Exobiologist#Sample Values & Details|exobiological data]].''' | |||
A Zorgon Peterson press statement described the results as “exceptional across every metric relevant to long-range exploration.” Engineers supervising the campaign reported that the Caspian’s performance exceeded even internal projections. | |||
Chief Marketing Officer Devin Kaneda commented: | |||
“''These trials have demonstrated that the Caspian Explorer lives up to every ambition behind its design. Pilots pushed the vessel hard, covering vast distances using the vessel’s neutron and white dwarf boosting capabilities to their fullest, and landing quickly and safely on distant worlds thanks to its unique design''.” | |||
“''The Caspian not only endured: it excelled. I’m excited to see what new horizons can be found by these brave explorers''.” | |||
Kaneda also congratulated CMDR BitNick for providing the largest number of contributions over the two-week campaign. | |||
With the trials now concluded, Zorgon predicts that the Caspian will quickly become a key feature of humanity’s next generation of long-range expeditions. | |||
The Caspian Explorer is available for exclusive purchase initially and will transition to standard shipyard inventories at a later date. | |||
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== 18 DEC 3311 == | |||
=== One Year Since Humanity’s Victory in Xeno War === | |||
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'''One year has passed since the destruction of [[Thargoid Titan|Titan Cocijo]] in the [[Sol]] system brought the [[Second Thargoid War]] to an end.''' | |||
The conflict cost tens of billions of lives and reshaped political, military, and economic priorities across every major civilisation. In the time since, stations and settlements once abandoned due to caustic damage have been successfully restored. | |||
Trade routes have reopened, industries restarted, and newly colonised systems have seen communities flourish far from the scars of the war. | |||
In Sol, visitors gathered at a beacon positioned near the wreckage site of Cocijo, a reminder of both the triumph and the sacrifice that ended the Thargoid advance. | |||
Many still struggle with loss, while others have taken the opportunity to begin again by rebuilding and supporting colonisation efforts to expand humanity across the stars. | |||
But the peace gained at such cost has proven fragile. | |||
In recent weeks, the discovery of a remarkable new exobiological species, Radicoida unica, within the HIP 87621 system has triggered escalating political and military tensions. All three superpowers, and the twelve major Powers who represent them, are now engaged in a strategic battle for control over the surrounding enclave. | |||
Political analysts have expressed concern that humanity may be repeating old mistakes. As one commentator observed at a memorial service on [[Mars]]: | |||
“''We proved we can unite against an external threat. The question is whether we can learn to do the same without one''.” | |||
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| [https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6944182bae4b674a4107ad63 community.elitedangerous.com] | |||
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== 19 DEC 3311 == | |||
=== Enclave Standings: 19th December === | |||
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'''This week’s analysis of the [[influence]] held by key figures in the enclave has arrived, courtesy of [[Conrad Sterling]] of [[Vox Galactica]].''' | |||
His latest survey of system populations suggests the following five [[Powerplay|powers]] enjoy the largest sphere of influence: | |||
Rank 1: [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval|A. Lavigny-Duval]] - 7 Systems | |||
Rank 2: [[Aisling Duval]] - 6 Systems | |||
Rank 3: [[Pranav Antal]] - 5 Systems | |||
Rank 4: [[Nakato Kaine]] - 4 Systems | |||
Rank 5: [[Yuri Grom]] - 3 Systems | |||
[[Zemina Torval]] has lost her foothold in the enclave and is now eliminated from contention for control of the region. The remaining powers fight to cling on to their current systems as the battle continues. | |||
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