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*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>[[Onionhead Gamma Strain|Onionhead gamma strain]] is now available in selected industrial anarchy systems. Following the Kumo Council's initiative, enough product was manufactured to supply approximately 10% of all industrial-based markets controlled by anarchic factions. Unlike previous versions of [[onionhead]], this variant is not listed as a rare commodity. [[Adalyn Cross]], a journalist for [[Vox Galactica]], reported: "Onionhead gamma strain is being marketed to the public for medicinal use, but most customers are under no illusions regarding its real benefits. The [[Coalition for Legalisation]] claims that it is 'no more harmful or addictive than alcohol or [[coffee]], with potential psychological and palliative benefits'. This has not prevented many authorities, especially in the [[Federation]], from demanding that it remain universally outlawed. It is currently illegal in all but anarchy jurisdictions. There are serious concerns that it may act as a gateway [[drug]] to more harmful substances. Security services are also unhappy about the extra revenue flowing into [[Archon Delaine]]'s coffers. Some logistics experts noted that onionhead gamma strain was distributed with surprising speed. It is already being reported as available from the following systems: Alici, Baraswar, Kishpakho, [[Nastrond]] and Nocori. It's been suggested that [[Sirius Corporation]] is secretly ferrying shipments of the drug via its freight transportation network, and is part of the deal between the Kumo Crew and the Blue Viper Club. [[Sinclair Faraldo]], VP of Corporate Marketing, rejected this claim as 'absurd and libellous'."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60fabd832733c710a2134224 GalNet: New Onionhead Variant Reaches the Market]</ref> | *<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>[[Onionhead Gamma Strain|Onionhead gamma strain]] is now available in selected industrial anarchy systems. Following the Kumo Council's initiative, enough product was manufactured to supply approximately 10% of all industrial-based markets controlled by anarchic factions. Unlike previous versions of [[onionhead]], this variant is not listed as a rare commodity. [[Adalyn Cross]], a journalist for [[Vox Galactica]], reported: "Onionhead gamma strain is being marketed to the public for medicinal use, but most customers are under no illusions regarding its real benefits. The [[Coalition for Legalisation]] claims that it is 'no more harmful or addictive than alcohol or [[coffee]], with potential psychological and palliative benefits'. This has not prevented many authorities, especially in the [[Federation]], from demanding that it remain universally outlawed. It is currently illegal in all but anarchy jurisdictions. There are serious concerns that it may act as a gateway [[drug]] to more harmful substances. Security services are also unhappy about the extra revenue flowing into [[Archon Delaine]]'s coffers. Some logistics experts noted that onionhead gamma strain was distributed with surprising speed. It is already being reported as available from the following systems: Alici, Baraswar, Kishpakho, [[Nastrond]] and Nocori. It's been suggested that [[Sirius Corporation]] is secretly ferrying shipments of the drug via its freight transportation network, and is part of the deal between the [[Kumo Crew]] and the Blue Viper Club. [[Sinclair Faraldo]], VP of Corporate Marketing, rejected this claim as 'absurd and libellous'."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60fabd832733c710a2134224 GalNet: New Onionhead Variant Reaches the Market]</ref> | ||
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*The [[Interstellar Health Organisation]] has published a preliminary analysis of [[Onionhead Gamma Strain|onionhead gamma strain]], a recreational [[drug]] also known as 'helix'. "As with the [[Onionhead Alpha Strain|alpha]], [[Onionhead Beta Strain|beta]] and [[Lucan Onionhead|Lucan]] strains, the active component is derived from seeds produced by the [[onionhead]] flower native to the planet Panem. These contain alkaloid compounds that have a temporary psychoactive effect on human perceptions and cognitive functions. In the gamma strain, these compounds have been genetically modified using synthetic molecules of unknown origin. This has diluted the concentration of psychotropics, therefore producing less intense hallucinogenic episodes. The practical advantages of these modifications are twofold. First, they allow onionhead to be economically mass-produced using artificial environments rather than grown as natural crops. Second, the gamma strain is more hardy and able to survive for longer periods in storage or sub-zero temperatures." Dr [[Himari Grey]], an [[independent]] healthcare analyst, commented: "The IHO's report suggests we are looking at a type of onionhead designed to be sold in greater volume than previous variants. Its sophisticated composition means it is unlikely to have been developed by the Blue Viper Club. It's possible that the nomads acquired it from an unidentified research facility, and have now cut a deal with the [[Kumo Crew]] for distribution."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60f6ceb5e1922020d750ca85 GalNet: IHO Reports on New Onionhead Variant]</ref> | *The [[Interstellar Health Organisation]] has published a preliminary analysis of [[Onionhead Gamma Strain|onionhead gamma strain]], a recreational [[drug]] also known as 'helix'. "As with the [[Onionhead Alpha Strain|alpha]], [[Onionhead Beta Strain|beta]] and [[Lucan Onionhead|Lucan]] strains, the active component is derived from seeds produced by the [[onionhead]] flower native to the planet Panem. These contain alkaloid compounds that have a temporary psychoactive effect on human perceptions and cognitive functions. In the gamma strain, these compounds have been genetically modified using synthetic molecules of unknown origin. This has diluted the concentration of psychotropics, therefore producing less intense hallucinogenic episodes. The practical advantages of these modifications are twofold. First, they allow onionhead to be economically mass-produced using artificial environments rather than grown as natural crops. Second, the gamma strain is more hardy and able to survive for longer periods in storage or sub-zero temperatures." Dr [[Himari Grey]], an [[independent]] healthcare analyst, commented: "The IHO's report suggests we are looking at a type of onionhead designed to be sold in greater volume than previous variants. Its sophisticated composition means it is unlikely to have been developed by the Blue Viper Club. It's possible that the nomads acquired it from an unidentified research facility, and have now cut a deal with the [[Kumo Crew]] for distribution."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60f6ceb5e1922020d750ca85 GalNet: IHO Reports on New Onionhead Variant]</ref> | ||