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19 NOV 3306 | |||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>Multiple explosions have struck Kepler Orbital in the Atropos system, causing huge damage and loss of life.<br/>Witnesses have observed signs of corrosion damage to the starport. This is characteristic of an explosive designed by the engineer Liz Ryder that deploys [[Thargoid]] caustic enzymes, and which was used in the bombings of [[Empire|Imperial]] starports in September. The [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]] has claimed responsibility for the attack. Its propaganda channels praised "the nine martyrs", a reference to the terrorist suspects recently arrested by the [[Federal Security Service]]. There were also warnings of "further reprisals if the Federation impedes our cause". The FSS has since confirmed that the captive NMLA members were being held in secure facilities at Kepler Orbital, which have been completely destroyed by the blasts. It is assumed that they were specifically targeted to prevent the prisoners revealing information about the paramilitary group under interrogation. Federal authorities are urgently requesting support from the galactic community, to assist with repair efforts and to rescue survivors still trapped at the damaged station.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fb66b8eb296e87ab41dfd6b GalNet: Terrorist Bombing at Federal Starport]</ref> | |||
03 NOV 3306 | 03 NOV 3306 | ||
*The [[Empire]] has revealed new evidence that suggests the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]] terrorist group may be receiving help from elements within the Federation. A report from the [[Imperial Internal Security Service]] stated: "With information provided by the engineer Liz Ryder, we located an abandoned workshop where explosives had been constructed using her blueprints. Traces were found of [[Thargoid]] caustic enzymes, matching the payloads delivered during the starport bombings. Micro-signage on cargo containers identified bulk deliveries of equipment from a [[Federation|Federal]] system in neutral space, where we believe the NMLA has a second bomb-making facility. IISS agents are currently investigating to confirm these findings." Federal Ambassador [[Jordan Rochester]] refuted these allegations: "The suggestion that we're responsible for the Empire's home-grown extremists is laughable. As with their persecution of Marlinists, this is another excuse for an inability to solve their own problems." Imperial Ambassador [[Imogen Luciana]] responded: "There have long been rumours that the NMLA has the Federation's support, to destabilise the Empire and promote republican propaganda. If true, there will be severe consequences." In related news, some Federal systems are struggling to cope with an influx of Marlinist refugees. Public disobedience, food shortages and epidemics have been reported in the Thetis, LTT 1935 and HIP 36081 systems, due to a lack of additional resources.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fa150066d8b9d033135fee7 GalNet: Federation Accused of Supporting the NMLA]</ref> | *The [[Empire]] has revealed new evidence that suggests the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]] terrorist group may be receiving help from elements within the Federation. A report from the [[Imperial Internal Security Service]] stated: "With information provided by the engineer Liz Ryder, we located an abandoned workshop where explosives had been constructed using her blueprints. Traces were found of [[Thargoid]] caustic enzymes, matching the payloads delivered during the starport bombings. Micro-signage on cargo containers identified bulk deliveries of equipment from a [[Federation|Federal]] system in neutral space, where we believe the NMLA has a second bomb-making facility. IISS agents are currently investigating to confirm these findings." Federal Ambassador [[Jordan Rochester]] refuted these allegations: "The suggestion that we're responsible for the Empire's home-grown extremists is laughable. As with their persecution of Marlinists, this is another excuse for an inability to solve their own problems." Imperial Ambassador [[Imogen Luciana]] responded: "There have long been rumours that the NMLA has the Federation's support, to destabilise the Empire and promote republican propaganda. If true, there will be severe consequences." In related news, some Federal systems are struggling to cope with an influx of Marlinist refugees. Public disobedience, food shortages and epidemics have been reported in the Thetis, LTT 1935 and HIP 36081 systems, due to a lack of additional resources.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fa150066d8b9d033135fee7 GalNet: Federation Accused of Supporting the NMLA]</ref> | ||