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*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots’ Federation ALERT*<br/>The HIP 12314, Dan and Nauni systems have come under heavy attack by [[Thargoid]] vessels. [[Vox Galactica]] featured this report by freelance war correspondent [[Jade Sanderlyn]]: "The Thargoids have been unusually aggressive in recent months, as attested by the drifting wreckages of many independent ships. When [[Salvation]] repelled their forces from the [[Delphi]], [[Maia]] and [[Merope]] systems in December, some believed it was only a matter of time before the aliens retaliated. It appears that time has come. Although the Thargoid species is often viewed as territorial, on this occasion they have pushed further towards [[Core Systems|human space]]. Authorities in all three systems were unprepared for the incursions and have sent out a general call for assistance. The superpowers are still in the process of forming their anti-xeno taskforces, and thus unable to help. Fortunately, despite [[Aegis]] being officially defunct, some of its support megaships have yet to be decommissioned. These have been staffed with emergency crews and rushed into service in all three systems. As pilots race into combat once more, many must be wondering if the risks are now even greater. Have the Thargoids extended their reach into human space? Which systems might they strike at next? And is further escalation a price to be paid every time Salvation's superweapon is deployed?"<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6206238b8dae6a30fc3c0d1d GalNet: New Thargoid Assaults in Three Systems]</ref> | |||
18 JAN 3308 | 18 JAN 3308 | ||
*The [[Alliance]], [[Empire]] and [[Federation]] have accepted the [[Paul Baumann|Baumann Report's]] recommendation to permanently shut down [[Aegis]]. The independent inquiry's findings on the organisation's failings will result in Aegis being immediately shut down. However, Chief Administrator [[Carter Armstrong]] has cautioned that "full demobilisation of staff, ships and resources might take several months". [[Senator]] [[Denton Patreus]] has successfully obtained senatorial approval for an increased military budget, to allow the [[Imperial Navy]] to directly take on the role played by Aegis. [[Admiral of the Fleet|Fleet Admiral]] [[Tayo Maikori]] likewise confirmed that the [[Federal Congress]] has ordered the creation of a new naval strike force. On his own authority he has also commissioned an investigation into [[Salvation]], following [[Ram Tah]]'s testimony regarding the nature of the anti-xeno superweapon. Admiral [[Nikolas Glass]], who was recently appointed to the [[Council of Admirals]], stated that the [[Alliance Defence Force]] and [[Sirius Navy]] will work in conjunction to fulfil Aegis's purpose. Xenological research laboratories set up by Professor [[Alba Tesreau]] will now transfer their work to specialist departments in the [[Holloway Bioscience Institute]], [[Imperial Science Academy]] and [[Olympus Village University]]. In 3304 the [[Thargoid]]s made targeted strikes against Aegis's labs, but all three institutions have made assurances that the new locations will have the highest security.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e6ba29f6b3cd47d1758763 GalNet: Superpowers Plan to Replace Aegis]</ref> | *The [[Alliance]], [[Empire]] and [[Federation]] have accepted the [[Paul Baumann|Baumann Report's]] recommendation to permanently shut down [[Aegis]]. The independent inquiry's findings on the organisation's failings will result in Aegis being immediately shut down. However, Chief Administrator [[Carter Armstrong]] has cautioned that "full demobilisation of staff, ships and resources might take several months". [[Senator]] [[Denton Patreus]] has successfully obtained senatorial approval for an increased military budget, to allow the [[Imperial Navy]] to directly take on the role played by Aegis. [[Admiral of the Fleet|Fleet Admiral]] [[Tayo Maikori]] likewise confirmed that the [[Federal Congress]] has ordered the creation of a new naval strike force. On his own authority he has also commissioned an investigation into [[Salvation]], following [[Ram Tah]]'s testimony regarding the nature of the anti-xeno superweapon. Admiral [[Nikolas Glass]], who was recently appointed to the [[Council of Admirals]], stated that the [[Alliance Defence Force]] and [[Sirius Navy]] will work in conjunction to fulfil Aegis's purpose. Xenological research laboratories set up by Professor [[Alba Tesreau]] will now transfer their work to specialist departments in the [[Holloway Bioscience Institute]], [[Imperial Science Academy]] and [[Olympus Village University]]. In 3304 the [[Thargoid]]s made targeted strikes against Aegis's labs, but all three institutions have made assurances that the new locations will have the highest security.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e6ba29f6b3cd47d1758763 GalNet: Superpowers Plan to Replace Aegis]</ref> | ||