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*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>[[Commander]]s are resisting [[Thargoid]] [[incursion]]s in the Dan, HIP 12314 and Nauni systems. Although [[Aegis]] support vessels have been repurposed to offer support in all three systems, the organisation remains officially disbanded. It has fallen to individual pilots to defend the populations from swarms of Thargoid vessels. The [[Alliance Defence Force]], [[Federal Navy]] and [[Imperial Navy]] all intend to replace Aegis with their own anti-xeno taskforces, but these have yet to materialise. This was remarked upon by independent journalist [[Flint Lafosse|Flint 'Firemaker' Lafosse]]: "We've got the [[Alliance]] trying to sell its own people to [[Sirius Corporation]], the [[Empire]] somehow misplacing its own [[Emperor]], and the [[Federation]] being torn to pieces by its crazy [[President of the Federation|president]]… who's got time to worry about Thargoids? I'll tell you who: the civilians in the systems they're invading! Our so-called leaders are praying that [[Salvation]] will step in and save the day, but he could be an alien himself for all we know!" Commodore [[Morag Halloran]], who serves as Salvation's military coordinator, was approached by [[Vox Galactica]] to comment on his strategy for combating the latest Thargoid activity: "Salvation is currently focused on further development of the anti-xeno superweapon. At present this is the most efficient use of his time and resources, rather than small-scale engagement. Rest assured that, before long, we shall take the fight to the Thargoids once more."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/620e85f01e39f1100f320134 GalNet: Pilots Form Vanguard Against Thargoid Attacks]</ref> | |||
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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> | *<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> | ||