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*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/> Several inhabited systems in the [[Pleiades Nebula|Pleiades]] and [[Witch Head Nebula]]s have come under attack by large numbers of [[Thargoid]] ships. An emergency has been declared by the authorities in multiple systems including Asterope, [[Shenve]] and Onoros. Thargoid vessels have again targeted [[starport]]s, with casualties estimated in the many thousands. Increased Thargoid activity has also been reported in the [[California Nebula|California]] and [[Coalsack Nebula]]s. Independent pilots and anti-xeno squadrons are moving to defend the invaded systems and evacuate survivors from damaged starports. [[Aegis]] is not currently able to assist, as the operational shutdown enforced by the public inquiry has led to many ships and pilots being withdrawn from service. Admiral [[Aden Tanner]], chief military liaison to Aegis, commented: "Many of us in Aegis are frustrated that the Baumann Report has tied our hands. I am also convinced that these Thargoids are reacting aggressively to the weapon of mass destruction that [[Salvation]] deployed in the Cornsar system. Not only should we be fighting the alien threat, but Salvation must be prevented from escalating the war." The [[Taurus Mining Ventures]] [[megaship]] Bright Sentinel has moved to the [[Merope]] system at Salvation's request. Reports indicate that [[Technology Broker|tech brokers]] on board are offering a [[Guardian Plasma Charger|Guardian-hybrid plasma charger]] as well as material cost discounts to support the anti-xeno effort.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/617a92af979938635b475461 GalNet: Thargoid Fleets Invade Nebula Systems]</ref> | |||
07 SEP 3307 | 07 SEP 3307 | ||
*[[Alliance Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Edmund Mahon]] has commented on the [[Aegis]] inquiry and his failed proposal to unify anti-xeno operations. As part of an interview with The [[Alliance Tribune]], he said: "The greatest regret of my career is that I was unable to formalise the [[Sirius Treaty]] at the [[Galactic Summit]]. This would have revolutionised Aegis by providing the commitment and resources it deserves, sparing it the indignity of a public inquiry. The [[Nine Martyrs]] attacks prevented that historic occasion, of course, but the Sirius Treaty itself remains viable. I'd be happy to ratify it on behalf of the [[Alliance]] if we can convince the other signatories that defending humanity from the [[Thargoid]] threat should be our utmost priority." Investigators continue to gather information regarding Aegis's operations. There have been further resignations of key staff, and financial records are being independently audited. Dr Paul Baumann, chair of the board of inquiry, confirmed that charges of criminal negligence could be brought against key figures within Aegis given sufficient evidence. However, there is uncertainty as to which court would deal with legal proceedings for a tri-superpower organisation.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6137533828f1cf5df06b4f84 GalNet: Mahon: Sirius Treaty Would Save Aegis]</ref> | *[[Alliance Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Edmund Mahon]] has commented on the [[Aegis]] inquiry and his failed proposal to unify anti-xeno operations. As part of an interview with The [[Alliance Tribune]], he said: "The greatest regret of my career is that I was unable to formalise the [[Sirius Treaty]] at the [[Galactic Summit]]. This would have revolutionised Aegis by providing the commitment and resources it deserves, sparing it the indignity of a public inquiry. The [[Nine Martyrs]] attacks prevented that historic occasion, of course, but the Sirius Treaty itself remains viable. I'd be happy to ratify it on behalf of the [[Alliance]] if we can convince the other signatories that defending humanity from the [[Thargoid]] threat should be our utmost priority." Investigators continue to gather information regarding Aegis's operations. There have been further resignations of key staff, and financial records are being independently audited. Dr Paul Baumann, chair of the board of inquiry, confirmed that charges of criminal negligence could be brought against key figures within Aegis given sufficient evidence. However, there is uncertainty as to which court would deal with legal proceedings for a tri-superpower organisation.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6137533828f1cf5df06b4f84 GalNet: Mahon: Sirius Treaty Would Save Aegis]</ref> | ||