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Even though proponents of Gamma Strain such as the [[Coalition for Legalisation]] asserted it was no more harmful or addictive than alcohol or [[coffee]], it was declared illegal in all systems but those controlled by anarchy governments. It was also speculated, but not proven, that [[Sirius Corporation]] was party to the deal between Kumo Crew and the Blue Viper Club, and secretly shipped Gamma Strain to markets using its own freight transportation network.<ref name="New Onionhead">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60fabd832733c710a2134224 GalNet: New Onionhead Variant Reaches the Market]</ref><ref name="Superpowers Onionhead">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/610944441d6dc65db72d5f75 GalNet: Superpowers Respond to New Onionhead]</ref> By August 13, 3307, it was reported that Onionhead Gamma Strain was freely circulating among upper-class circles in the [[Federation]] and [[Empire]], and tourists from the [[Alliance]] and [[independent]] systems were flocking to places where the drug was legal.<ref name="Legality Debate">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61165edf97f3c87cee22b398 GalNet: Onionhead Legality Sparks Debate]</ref> | Even though proponents of Gamma Strain such as the [[Coalition for Legalisation]] asserted it was no more harmful or addictive than alcohol or [[coffee]], it was declared illegal in all systems but those controlled by anarchy governments. It was also speculated, but not proven, that [[Sirius Corporation]] was party to the deal between Kumo Crew and the Blue Viper Club, and secretly shipped Gamma Strain to markets using its own freight transportation network.<ref name="New Onionhead">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60fabd832733c710a2134224 GalNet: New Onionhead Variant Reaches the Market]</ref><ref name="Superpowers Onionhead">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/610944441d6dc65db72d5f75 GalNet: Superpowers Respond to New Onionhead]</ref> By August 13, 3307, it was reported that Onionhead Gamma Strain was freely circulating among upper-class circles in the [[Federation]] and [[Empire]], and tourists from the [[Alliance]] and [[independent]] systems were flocking to places where the drug was legal.<ref name="Legality Debate">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61165edf97f3c87cee22b398 GalNet: Onionhead Legality Sparks Debate]</ref> | ||
A report published by Dr. [[Nisha Devi]] of the IHO on August 24, 3307 also concluded that the Kumo Crew's claims of the drug having medicinal properties appeared to be true, but the report was criticised as flawed by [[Ronan Roscoe]] of the [[Vandermeer Corporation]].<ref name="Benefits Verified">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6124ddd5fd52f63cbf27e5a8 GalNet: Onionhead's Medical Benefits Verified]</ref> Based on the IHO report and its own clinical trials, [[Neomedical Industries]] announced plans on August 30 to mass-produce and sell Onionhead Gamma Strain as a medicine.<ref name="Plans Onionhead">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6128e5720c9cdf4338166e23 GalNet: Corporation Plans Onionhead Medical Product]</ref> The project started in the Haithis system on September 2, with Neomedical Industries intending to distribute the drug to Alliance systems as well as more independent systems. [[Archon Delaine]] was not pleased by what he viewed as a brazen theft of Kumo Crew commercial property, and the Kumo Council deployed the megaship The Mictlan to Haithis as a show of force.<ref name="Pharma Giant">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6130cc1a262257290575d9c8 GalNet: Pharma Giant Begins Onionhead Project]</ref> The campaign successfully collected enough resources on September 9 to distribute Onionhead Gamma Strain to 15% of all independent and [[Alliance]] systems with Industrial economies by September 17, but this prompted a declaration of war from the Kumo Council, and Haithis was thrown into chaos. Kendrick warned that Delaine's forces could intimidate investors into withdrawing from the drug project and prevent its rollout.<ref name="NIOCC">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6139f5e8fdb64d29d20b8778 GalNet: Neomedical Industries Onionhead Campaign Concludes]</ref><ref name="Archon Retaliates">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/613a097f7f5dd725cf66d19f GalNet: Archon Delaine Retaliates Against Pharma Giant]</ref> | A report published by Dr. [[Nisha Devi]] of the IHO on August 24, 3307 also concluded that the Kumo Crew's claims of the drug having medicinal properties appeared to be true, but the report was criticised as flawed by [[Ronan Roscoe]] of the [[Vandermeer Corporation]].<ref name="Benefits Verified">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6124ddd5fd52f63cbf27e5a8 GalNet: Onionhead's Medical Benefits Verified]</ref> Based on the IHO report and its own clinical trials, [[Neomedical Industries]] announced plans on August 30 to mass-produce and sell Onionhead Gamma Strain as a medicine.<ref name="Plans Onionhead">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6128e5720c9cdf4338166e23 GalNet: Corporation Plans Onionhead Medical Product]</ref> The project started in the Haithis system on September 2, with Neomedical Industries intending to distribute the drug to Alliance systems as well as more independent systems. [[Archon Delaine]] was not pleased by what he viewed as a brazen theft of Kumo Crew commercial property, and the Kumo Council deployed the megaship The Mictlan to Haithis as a show of force.<ref name="Pharma Giant">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6130cc1a262257290575d9c8 GalNet: Pharma Giant Begins Onionhead Project]</ref> The campaign successfully collected enough resources on September 9 to distribute Onionhead Gamma Strain to 15% of all independent and [[Alliance]] systems with Industrial economies by September 17, but this prompted a declaration of war from the Kumo Council, and Haithis was thrown into chaos. Kendrick warned that Delaine's forces could intimidate investors into withdrawing from the drug project and prevent its rollout.<ref name="NIOCC">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6139f5e8fdb64d29d20b8778 GalNet: Neomedical Industries Onionhead Campaign Concludes]</ref><ref name="Archon Retaliates">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/613a097f7f5dd725cf66d19f GalNet: Archon Delaine Retaliates Against Pharma Giant]</ref> The galactic community rallied to stop the Kumo Council's assault, and Neomedical Industries declared victory on September 16. The megacorporation also gloated that the crushing loss for the Kumo Crew had encouraged more investors to flock to the Onionhead project.<ref name="Pharma Victorious">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61433568e052f80c5b12e8c8 GalNet: Pharma Giant Victorious in the Haithis System]</ref> | ||
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16 SEP 3307 | |||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>The Haithis Purple Dynamic Group has fought off the Kumo Council assault, securing the completion of [[Neomedical Industries]]' [[onionhead]] project. The pharmaceutical corporation had received deliveries to Haithis to begin producing onionhead gamma strain for medicinal purposes. In response, the Kumo Crew syndicate attacked Neomedical's corporate partner but failed to achieve its objectives. Neomedical Industries confirmed that investment in its project to mass-produce onionhead gamma strain has increased following the conflict's resolution. The news was eagerly received in many [[Alliance]] and [[independent]] systems, which have expressed interest in the new healthcare treatment. [[Olwyn Kendrick]], CEO of Neomedical Industries, told the media: "We owe a huge debt to the galactic community for defending our operation. Large-scale manufacture of onionhead gamma strain can now commence. We will soon be able to improve the quality of life for millions of people." The Haithis Purple Dynamic Group is offering rewards to its supporters from Crippen Port in the Haithis system.<ref name="Pharma Victorious" /> | |||
09 SEP 3307 | 09 SEP 3307 | ||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>The Kumo Council has declared war on the Haithis Purple Dynamic Group for the latter's role in supporting [[Neomedical Industries]]. The pharmaceutical corporation's recent campaign in the Haithis system enabled the mass production of onionhead gamma strain, scheduled to be available as a medicinal product from [[Alliance]] and [[independent]] markets. The [[drug]] is currently distributed in a handful of anarchy systems by the [[Kumo Crew]] syndicate. As hostilities erupted in the Haithis system, [[Archon Delaine]] broadcast a message for Neomedical Industries: "Did you truly believe you could steal from us and survive unscathed? Now your allies will pay for your greed with their blood." In response, CEO [[Olwyn Kendrick]] broadcast a call for help: "This terrifying attack by the galaxy's most vicious pirates may pressure investors to withdraw, causing the entire project to collapse. If so, the vital materials that pilots delivered will be wasted. To prevent this, we urgently require support for our corporate partners against these criminals." The Haithis Purple Dynamic Group is offering rewards to pilots who help protect its ships against pirate assault. The Kumo Council has also offered to reimburse mercenaries who fight on their behalf.<ref name="Archon Retaliates" /> | *<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>The Kumo Council has declared war on the Haithis Purple Dynamic Group for the latter's role in supporting [[Neomedical Industries]]. The pharmaceutical corporation's recent campaign in the Haithis system enabled the mass production of onionhead gamma strain, scheduled to be available as a medicinal product from [[Alliance]] and [[independent]] markets. The [[drug]] is currently distributed in a handful of anarchy systems by the [[Kumo Crew]] syndicate. As hostilities erupted in the Haithis system, [[Archon Delaine]] broadcast a message for Neomedical Industries: "Did you truly believe you could steal from us and survive unscathed? Now your allies will pay for your greed with their blood." In response, CEO [[Olwyn Kendrick]] broadcast a call for help: "This terrifying attack by the galaxy's most vicious pirates may pressure investors to withdraw, causing the entire project to collapse. If so, the vital materials that pilots delivered will be wasted. To prevent this, we urgently require support for our corporate partners against these criminals." The Haithis Purple Dynamic Group is offering rewards to pilots who help protect its ships against pirate assault. The Kumo Council has also offered to reimburse mercenaries who fight on their behalf.<ref name="Archon Retaliates" /> | ||