GalNet/3312/September
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02 SEP 3312
Vodel Reveals New SRV Rhino
Vodel, the manufacturer of the Scarab and Scorpion surface recon vehicles, has announced its latest addition – the SRV Rhino.
According to press materials received, the Rhino is currently the largest available SRV and comes heavily armoured. As a result of its extra weight, it sacrifices speed for superior grip, allowing it to traverse harsh planetary terrain.
Due to its size, the new vehicle can only be deployed from a Large Vehicle Bay fitted in compatible ships.
"We're also extremely excited to announce a joint venture between Vodel and Wreaken Mining," said Owen McKenna, CEO of Core Dynamics.
"As a result of their recent research and development, the Rhino will come equipped with deployable mining rigs for planetside mining as standard, and an optional refinery module to process materials on site."
The Rhino is now available as an early-release purchase and will later transition to wider shipyard availability.
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11 SEP 3312
Federation Condemns Ongoing October Accords Exclusion
President Felicia Winters held a conference today condemning the continued exclusion of the Federation from ongoing research into Radicoida unica.
Speaking directly from the White House at Olympus Village, Mars, she addressed the press stating that Federal military analysts confirmed the coalition under the October agreement now posed a threat to security.
"The evidence presented to me has concluded that those involved with the October Accords pose a credible threat to the Federation," she said.
"For whatever reason or method, the use of the research into Radicoida unica has solely been focused on weaponising the flora. We can only assume that, as the Federation was left out of the Accords, we are now a target."
Winters ended the press conference with a stern warning against any attempt of aggression.
"The Federation will not tolerate any attack on our sovereign way of life, and any use of force will be met with the strongest of responses."
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14 SEP 3312
Increased Traffic Near Prison Ships Sparks Concern
Governing authorities of several star systems have reported unusually high traffic around prison reformatories during recent inmate transfers.
Known affiliates of local pirate factions have been spotted flying in formation near the prison ships, but so far have not engaged with local security forces or prisoner transports.
"Although no direct action has taken place, the pattern and frequency of their appearance suggest that these criminal elements are observing inmate transport movements," a spokesperson for The Independent Detention Foundation remarked to Vox Galactica. “Given that many of the identified pilots have seen the inside of our cells at some stage, it’s unusual to be so brazen in their activity."
"For now there has been no conflict with these vessels, and pilots are complying with directives to maintain a minimum distance. We're working closely with local authorities across our fleet itinerary to ensure there are adequate security forces in place to deter any escalation."
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