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095-2507 Gateway News Service- Serenity Belt
Naval Forces have taken over this system under orders directly from the Emperor. The leadership of Galaxy Metals has been summoned to Xin Zhongguo to "account for their actions" to the Imperial Tribunal. A full Imperial Marine Brigade has been sent to back up the troops already in system. The Emperor has also relieved the Governor, and has placed Prince Huang in control of the system with orders to "Bring Light to the Darkness".
As of this time the Serenity Belt system is under Martial Law, and all incoming ships are placed on notice of this. Also the leadership of Galaxy Metals appears to be under arrest since they have been confined on an Assault Carrier which has dropped off a battalion of Imperial Guard troops on Main Belt Station. A curfew has been placed on all installations in the system starting at 1900 hours and ending at 0500 hours with exceptions for those who are working the night shift.
Naval Forces have taken over this system under orders directly from the Emperor. The leadership of Galaxy Metals has been summoned to Xin Zhongguo to "account for their actions" to the Imperial Tribunal. A full Imperial Marine Brigade has been sent to back up the troops already in system. The Emperor has also relieved the Governor, and has placed Prince Huang in control of the system with orders to "Bring Light to the Darkness".
As of this time the Serenity Belt system is under Martial Law, and all incoming ships are placed on notice of this. Also the leadership of Galaxy Metals appears to be under arrest since they have been confined on an Assault Carrier which has dropped off a battalion of Imperial Guard troops on Main Belt Station. A curfew has been placed on all installations in the system starting at 1900 hours and ending at 0500 hours with exceptions for those who are working the night shift.
096-2507 Gateway News Service- Friedland
The Kaiser has been attacked by one of the palace servants as he walked to his office, the servant was apparently screaming; "For the Nobles, Die defiler of our traditions!" The Kaiser was lightly wounded in the attack, with Imperial Security officers rapidly restraining the servant. The servant used a broken vase to slash the Kaiser as he walked by in the hallway. He only managed to cut the Kaiser's cheek slightly before security had grabbed him and placed him in restraint.
We are told that the servant confessed during questioning, that he was formerly employed by Herzog von Stahl who had recently lost his title when the Kaiser purged the ranks of the Royal family of 3rd, 4th, and 5th cousins who were draining the imperial coffers. The former Herzog, Walter Gruppenheim was livid at having to give up both his title, and his imperial allowance and "Go live like one of those filthy peasants!"
The servant who had been employed by the palace for the last decade, had apparently been a covert source for information on the inner workings of the palace for the former Herzog, and detectives were told that Mr. Gruppenheim was working on a lurid media expose for the gossip media and was being given inside information by the servant who has been identified as Karl Steiner of Upper Cecilienhof and he had been employed as an Imperial Equerry for the last 4 years.
We are being told that he found himself in financial difficulties after the former Herzog could no longer pay for information on the scale that Herr Steiner desired and needed to pay off his lavish lifestyle. The Kaiser has ordered a complete re-investigation of all the members of the Palace staff in light of this attack. He also has ordered that certain former members of the Imperial family and nobility be exiled from Friedland to other worlds.
The Kaiser is very popular on Friedland due to his desire to cut Imperial spending, trimming of the bloated rolls of the nobility, and his ceaseless efforts to improve the standard of living of his subjects. While not as popular as his late father, who was a fashion icon, and a cultural wonder in and of himself, the current Kaiser holds great respect from the people of Friedland
The Kaiser has been attacked by one of the palace servants as he walked to his office, the servant was apparently screaming; "For the Nobles, Die defiler of our traditions!" The Kaiser was lightly wounded in the attack, with Imperial Security officers rapidly restraining the servant. The servant used a broken vase to slash the Kaiser as he walked by in the hallway. He only managed to cut the Kaiser's cheek slightly before security had grabbed him and placed him in restraint.
We are told that the servant confessed during questioning, that he was formerly employed by Herzog von Stahl who had recently lost his title when the Kaiser purged the ranks of the Royal family of 3rd, 4th, and 5th cousins who were draining the imperial coffers. The former Herzog, Walter Gruppenheim was livid at having to give up both his title, and his imperial allowance and "Go live like one of those filthy peasants!"
The servant who had been employed by the palace for the last decade, had apparently been a covert source for information on the inner workings of the palace for the former Herzog, and detectives were told that Mr. Gruppenheim was working on a lurid media expose for the gossip media and was being given inside information by the servant who has been identified as Karl Steiner of Upper Cecilienhof and he had been employed as an Imperial Equerry for the last 4 years.
We are being told that he found himself in financial difficulties after the former Herzog could no longer pay for information on the scale that Herr Steiner desired and needed to pay off his lavish lifestyle. The Kaiser has ordered a complete re-investigation of all the members of the Palace staff in light of this attack. He also has ordered that certain former members of the Imperial family and nobility be exiled from Friedland to other worlds.
The Kaiser is very popular on Friedland due to his desire to cut Imperial spending, trimming of the bloated rolls of the nobility, and his ceaseless efforts to improve the standard of living of his subjects. While not as popular as his late father, who was a fashion icon, and a cultural wonder in and of himself, the current Kaiser holds great respect from the people of Friedland
103-2507 Gateway News Service- Freedonia
The Loyal, Royal, and Insufferably Excellent Order of the Flying Buffalo has kicked off its annual fundraiser to support stranded and lost space travelers. The LRIE Order purchases survival gear, life support systems, and helps support those space travelers who might find themselves stranded on other planets. The Buffaloes whose origins trace to Texas on Old Terra have been around for over 400 years. The order supports the Traveller's Aid Society as well.
Many planets in the sector have chapters of the order, which is designed as a charitable group, which has occasionally been blamed for excessive frivolity at their annual convention which is held on a rotating basis around the Gateway Subsector. The order also funds several well regarded children's hospitals around the sector. The order members are also castigated for wearing a buffalo fur headdress during their public events which activists claim is "harmful to those poor shaved buffalo!" This is despite the buffalo being addressed were genetically adapted to allow for their fur to be shaved and re-grow.
The last "Royal Conclave" as it is called was held recently on Friedland with complaints of the raucous nature of the revelry at all hours of the night, followed by several members grav surfing off of the top of the hotel into the pool. Membership in the main order is male only, but they have a female order which works hand in glove with the male order. We are told that entry into membership is free to all adults, but those who have committed criminal acts or similar are "black-balled" by the members.
This year, they donated a huge sum of money to the Flying Buffalo Children's Burn and Trauma center on Gateway which allowed for additional children to be treated. Per the Order's rules, no child or parent shall be charged anything for a stay at one of their hospitals, and all treatment is gratis. The hospital on Gateway is attached to Gateway Medical School and is on the cutting edge of treatments.
The Loyal, Royal, and Insufferably Excellent Order of the Flying Buffalo has kicked off its annual fundraiser to support stranded and lost space travelers. The LRIE Order purchases survival gear, life support systems, and helps support those space travelers who might find themselves stranded on other planets. The Buffaloes whose origins trace to Texas on Old Terra have been around for over 400 years. The order supports the Traveller's Aid Society as well.
Many planets in the sector have chapters of the order, which is designed as a charitable group, which has occasionally been blamed for excessive frivolity at their annual convention which is held on a rotating basis around the Gateway Subsector. The order also funds several well regarded children's hospitals around the sector. The order members are also castigated for wearing a buffalo fur headdress during their public events which activists claim is "harmful to those poor shaved buffalo!" This is despite the buffalo being addressed were genetically adapted to allow for their fur to be shaved and re-grow.
The last "Royal Conclave" as it is called was held recently on Friedland with complaints of the raucous nature of the revelry at all hours of the night, followed by several members grav surfing off of the top of the hotel into the pool. Membership in the main order is male only, but they have a female order which works hand in glove with the male order. We are told that entry into membership is free to all adults, but those who have committed criminal acts or similar are "black-balled" by the members.
This year, they donated a huge sum of money to the Flying Buffalo Children's Burn and Trauma center on Gateway which allowed for additional children to be treated. Per the Order's rules, no child or parent shall be charged anything for a stay at one of their hospitals, and all treatment is gratis. The hospital on Gateway is attached to Gateway Medical School and is on the cutting edge of treatments.
104-2507 Gateway News Service- Dunwich
A shipment of whole blood was destroyed at the spaceport by what authorities at the port are referring to as terrorists. The blood was destined for the Primacy of Sainte Foix and GNS was able to speak with the Minister of Public Health who told us that this was a terrible event, and would have far flung consequences since blood products were in low stock recently due to unforeseen events. An emergency request has been sent across the subsector for deliveries of fresh blood.
The Minister then went on to say that there was nothing nefarious about the need for blood at the hospitals, and to please stop telling people that the Primacy is made up of vampires! She said that there are no such things as vampires, and that for "irresponsible media personalities to perpetuate this slander is uncalled for and would be punished if any of these people enter Sainte Foix territory." She then said that they were also asking the other colonies if any of them wished to donate blood, it would be greatly appreciated. When asked if this was related to their wearing black, and avoiding the sun, the Minister stormed off the stage and refused to answer the question.
As our readers know the Primacy of Sainte Foix is notoriously reclusive, dress all in black and wear face concealing sun screens during times of daylight and bright sunlight. Until recently a lottery was held where citizens contributed what we at GNS are told was a pint of blood each to assist the Primacy Government.
The mountainous colony is known for its fierce seclusion, as well as its very clannish nature. However by all accounts the government is very popular with the people of the colony, and they actively resent outsiders commenting on it. We have been told that the ruling class requires fresh blood on a regular schedule or they become ill with some undefined syndrome.
So recently they have been buying fresh blood in bulk from other worlds in the subsector, which on one occasion caused a shortage on New Krakow. The Colony of Sainte Foix is also very wealthy due to the finds of minerals and rare earths to include Onnesium in the colony.
NOTE: There IS a big secret here, but not what the players think. A huge secret with a reason for things the way they are.
A shipment of whole blood was destroyed at the spaceport by what authorities at the port are referring to as terrorists. The blood was destined for the Primacy of Sainte Foix and GNS was able to speak with the Minister of Public Health who told us that this was a terrible event, and would have far flung consequences since blood products were in low stock recently due to unforeseen events. An emergency request has been sent across the subsector for deliveries of fresh blood.
The Minister then went on to say that there was nothing nefarious about the need for blood at the hospitals, and to please stop telling people that the Primacy is made up of vampires! She said that there are no such things as vampires, and that for "irresponsible media personalities to perpetuate this slander is uncalled for and would be punished if any of these people enter Sainte Foix territory." She then said that they were also asking the other colonies if any of them wished to donate blood, it would be greatly appreciated. When asked if this was related to their wearing black, and avoiding the sun, the Minister stormed off the stage and refused to answer the question.
As our readers know the Primacy of Sainte Foix is notoriously reclusive, dress all in black and wear face concealing sun screens during times of daylight and bright sunlight. Until recently a lottery was held where citizens contributed what we at GNS are told was a pint of blood each to assist the Primacy Government.
The mountainous colony is known for its fierce seclusion, as well as its very clannish nature. However by all accounts the government is very popular with the people of the colony, and they actively resent outsiders commenting on it. We have been told that the ruling class requires fresh blood on a regular schedule or they become ill with some undefined syndrome.
So recently they have been buying fresh blood in bulk from other worlds in the subsector, which on one occasion caused a shortage on New Krakow. The Colony of Sainte Foix is also very wealthy due to the finds of minerals and rare earths to include Onnesium in the colony.
NOTE: There IS a big secret here, but not what the players think. A huge secret with a reason for things the way they are.
there was this JTAS adventure about blood: Chill, JTAS 15. Just sayin' 
I like the basic idea, and then morphed it to my universe, the Primacy has a different, and somewhat darker storyline. It fits really well into the backstory of illegal genetic manipulation and that sort of thing. Plus they have the plaintive cry: "We are NOT Vampires!" This is of course ignored on a planet called Dunwich.... Dunwich is a planet with a LOT of secrets, all of which are somewhat linked, and there are lots of strange things that happen on Dunwich.
107-2507 Gateway News Service- Xin Zhongguo
Lots of news coming from Xin Zhongguo today; first we will cover the Galaxy Metals issue: The leadership of Galaxy Metals has arrived on planet and has been whisked off directly to the Palace. We at GNS are being told that the Emperor has been in meetings regarding this issue and has been cautioned against too much "empathy with the strikers" by some of his advisors.
Our reporter was allowed in the Throne room of the palace against the strong protests of both Imperial Bureaucrats and Galaxy Metal. The leadership was brought in, and after making their greeting of the August Presence, the Emperor asked why things had gotten so bad so quickly, and he was told by Ms. Wang that the strikers are: "Defilers of tradition, irredeemable scum who want to overthrow the norms and decencies of their ancestors, and defy the rightful role of the Company as their parent to which they owe filial obedience and their very lives and they are in defiance and should be punished accordingly.
The representative of the strikers, was overawed to be in the Imperial presence, so he had a hard time explaining his points, and was continually interrupted by Ms. Wang until the Emperor told her sternly to be silent. The worker told the Emperor of mismanagement, safety violations, withholding of pay, and benefits, the illegal termination of benefits for those injured while employed by the company, the allegations that the company has had several whistle-blowers killed, and retirement pay terminated on the flimsiest of reasons for elderly workers. After detailing all of this the Emperor was spotted wiping his eyes.
The former System Governor was brought in to the throne room in chains, since he has been arrested for peculation, taking bribes, corruption, and extortion. The Emperor stated that he has been advised to show mercy, and so therefore he will order his execution by gentle means, and will not order that his family be made destitute by confiscation of its assets, but his family shall be exiled from all worlds of the New Chinese Empire on pain of death.
After speaking with the governor who admitted to accepting bribes from Ms. Wang, and Galaxy Metals, and abasing himself before the Emperor, he was dragged away for execution. The Emperor then ordered that Ms. Wang, her assistant, and several other members of upper management be taken from this place, to be held until trial in severe confinement, and for the Imperial Investigators to obtain a confession from each of them of their wrongdoing so they can repent of their sins against the Imperial Government.
Shock spread throughout the throne room as this order was made. The Emperor was noticeably angry, and had to be restrained by his head Palace Seneschal from going down from the throne and slapping Ms. Wang. We are told that Palace Security is concerned for the safety of the Emperor after this decision. Galaxy Metals is a very powerful company, and is thought to have been behind the death of the emperor's grandfather when he attempted to thwart them.
In other news from the Empire, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has given the Freedonian Ambassador the required 48 hours to depart the planet in retaliation for the expulsion of their ambassador from Freedonia. The Emperor is reported to have been briefed on this action, and has given it Imperial consent.
The Foreign Minister categorically denied that any of his diplomats were involved in any sort of espionage, and that claims to the contrary were just out right lies on the part of people looking to cause scandal and defame the Emperor's subjects. The Minister then denied that any diplomat working for him would stoop to any sort of espionage, and comments to the contrary were just “lies and slander”. He said that they were looking at further actions that might be taken to restore “Our traditional friendships and move past this regrettable misunderstanding.”
Lots of news coming from Xin Zhongguo today; first we will cover the Galaxy Metals issue: The leadership of Galaxy Metals has arrived on planet and has been whisked off directly to the Palace. We at GNS are being told that the Emperor has been in meetings regarding this issue and has been cautioned against too much "empathy with the strikers" by some of his advisors.
Our reporter was allowed in the Throne room of the palace against the strong protests of both Imperial Bureaucrats and Galaxy Metal. The leadership was brought in, and after making their greeting of the August Presence, the Emperor asked why things had gotten so bad so quickly, and he was told by Ms. Wang that the strikers are: "Defilers of tradition, irredeemable scum who want to overthrow the norms and decencies of their ancestors, and defy the rightful role of the Company as their parent to which they owe filial obedience and their very lives and they are in defiance and should be punished accordingly.
The representative of the strikers, was overawed to be in the Imperial presence, so he had a hard time explaining his points, and was continually interrupted by Ms. Wang until the Emperor told her sternly to be silent. The worker told the Emperor of mismanagement, safety violations, withholding of pay, and benefits, the illegal termination of benefits for those injured while employed by the company, the allegations that the company has had several whistle-blowers killed, and retirement pay terminated on the flimsiest of reasons for elderly workers. After detailing all of this the Emperor was spotted wiping his eyes.
The former System Governor was brought in to the throne room in chains, since he has been arrested for peculation, taking bribes, corruption, and extortion. The Emperor stated that he has been advised to show mercy, and so therefore he will order his execution by gentle means, and will not order that his family be made destitute by confiscation of its assets, but his family shall be exiled from all worlds of the New Chinese Empire on pain of death.
After speaking with the governor who admitted to accepting bribes from Ms. Wang, and Galaxy Metals, and abasing himself before the Emperor, he was dragged away for execution. The Emperor then ordered that Ms. Wang, her assistant, and several other members of upper management be taken from this place, to be held until trial in severe confinement, and for the Imperial Investigators to obtain a confession from each of them of their wrongdoing so they can repent of their sins against the Imperial Government.
Shock spread throughout the throne room as this order was made. The Emperor was noticeably angry, and had to be restrained by his head Palace Seneschal from going down from the throne and slapping Ms. Wang. We are told that Palace Security is concerned for the safety of the Emperor after this decision. Galaxy Metals is a very powerful company, and is thought to have been behind the death of the emperor's grandfather when he attempted to thwart them.
In other news from the Empire, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has given the Freedonian Ambassador the required 48 hours to depart the planet in retaliation for the expulsion of their ambassador from Freedonia. The Emperor is reported to have been briefed on this action, and has given it Imperial consent.
The Foreign Minister categorically denied that any of his diplomats were involved in any sort of espionage, and that claims to the contrary were just out right lies on the part of people looking to cause scandal and defame the Emperor's subjects. The Minister then denied that any diplomat working for him would stoop to any sort of espionage, and comments to the contrary were just “lies and slander”. He said that they were looking at further actions that might be taken to restore “Our traditional friendships and move past this regrettable misunderstanding.”
109-2507 Gateway News Service- Dunwich
We are receiving reports that Sainte Foix has been placed under full alert, and our sources are telling us that there was a computer break in on the main medical and genetic database system where the entire historical database was extracted by an unknown hacker. We are being told that the Primacy Council has convened an emergency closed door meeting in regards to this data breach, with multiple people being brought in to provide information to the Council.
Whatever is going on, our sources tell us that the Primacy Council is taking this extremely seriously, and has activated all of its resources to track down and recover the data which was stolen. We asked the Primacy Spokesman if they had a statement regarding this matter and were told a categorical "No Comment", We then asked why the theft of medical data was the cause for such a reaction, and were told there would be no comment forthcoming, and the news conference was ended rather abruptly.
A GNS source close to the matter tells us that the Primacy is in a panic, and this data will cause a great deal of embarrassment to the Primacy. We are told that the Chairman of the Council has asked for permission and funding to hire "Special Human Resources troubleshooters" to recover the data. As more information becomes available we will of course report on it fully.
We are receiving reports that Sainte Foix has been placed under full alert, and our sources are telling us that there was a computer break in on the main medical and genetic database system where the entire historical database was extracted by an unknown hacker. We are being told that the Primacy Council has convened an emergency closed door meeting in regards to this data breach, with multiple people being brought in to provide information to the Council.
Whatever is going on, our sources tell us that the Primacy Council is taking this extremely seriously, and has activated all of its resources to track down and recover the data which was stolen. We asked the Primacy Spokesman if they had a statement regarding this matter and were told a categorical "No Comment", We then asked why the theft of medical data was the cause for such a reaction, and were told there would be no comment forthcoming, and the news conference was ended rather abruptly.
A GNS source close to the matter tells us that the Primacy is in a panic, and this data will cause a great deal of embarrassment to the Primacy. We are told that the Chairman of the Council has asked for permission and funding to hire "Special Human Resources troubleshooters" to recover the data. As more information becomes available we will of course report on it fully.
111-2507 Gateway News Service- Poictesme (D751410-0)
The mostly abandoned scientific base has suddenly been the center of activity after geologists discovered rich finds of jump drive metals in veins easily accessible from the underground portion of the base. Also the finding of vast underground supplies of water has made it more likely that Poictesme will be the scene of increased mining activity in the future.
Hovarth Metals and Mining has placed a request for lease on the planet and access to the old science station to be used as a headquarters after some renovation of the facilities to handle mining equipment. Also putting in a request is the Cheval Corporation Mining and Exploration Division, and Chakravarti Mining LLC, which has said that they will protest any leasehold made to Cheval, since they are a "non-Gateway" corporation.
Initial finds of Lanthanum, Gadolinium, Thulium, and other metals have shown great promise to be a good source of these vital metals for the industry of the Gateway Federation. The base which was there both for geological exploration, and to study the ruins of the Ancients base has been drawn down from a high of 34,000 to just at 10,000 over the last two years. The station was build to hold a maximum of 45,000 persons and is need of maintenance work to bring it back up to safety codes.
The mostly abandoned scientific base has suddenly been the center of activity after geologists discovered rich finds of jump drive metals in veins easily accessible from the underground portion of the base. Also the finding of vast underground supplies of water has made it more likely that Poictesme will be the scene of increased mining activity in the future.
Hovarth Metals and Mining has placed a request for lease on the planet and access to the old science station to be used as a headquarters after some renovation of the facilities to handle mining equipment. Also putting in a request is the Cheval Corporation Mining and Exploration Division, and Chakravarti Mining LLC, which has said that they will protest any leasehold made to Cheval, since they are a "non-Gateway" corporation.
Initial finds of Lanthanum, Gadolinium, Thulium, and other metals have shown great promise to be a good source of these vital metals for the industry of the Gateway Federation. The base which was there both for geological exploration, and to study the ruins of the Ancients base has been drawn down from a high of 34,000 to just at 10,000 over the last two years. The station was build to hold a maximum of 45,000 persons and is need of maintenance work to bring it back up to safety codes.
Natasha van Doople (now Alvarez) is a fashion reporter, and reader favorite for her utterly over the top antics. This is from an earlier newsletter. Natasha tends to talk in ALL CAPS! OMG!
292-2505 Gateway News Service- New Texas
Natasha van Doople here on New Texas! And I have a treat for you dear readers!
Well today, I was the guest of honor at a special Niemal Marcus fashion extravaganza! We were treated to some of the latest releases by Charlene Wang, Chi-Cheng Lau, Marcella du Champs, Joel Mourdant, and Jerzy Ashkenazi which were being revealed for the very first time on New Texas! I am almost over come with sheer anticipation as to the delights that the designers have provided for us from the Ateliers. I feel a slight sheen of sweat breaking out as the incomparable Chantel Des Mondates, and Astrid De La Vega arrive with a hint of cream colored silk from Xu Su. Both are wearing the latest from Homer De Paul which is based on the native costumes of Xu Su, but deconstructed, reconstructed, and interpreted by the master.
I insisted that all proceeds from this event go to the Wounded Warrior of New Texas charity, and Niemal Marcus agreed without hesitation. And for those purchasing other items from the store during the show, they are donating 10% of the price to Wounded Warrior as well! OMG! The first outfit on the runway just makes me want to swoon, the model came out in a topaz colored, mandarin collar high slit dress from Charlene Wang that just hugs her curves and is the essence of sex without being slutty. Her Marcel Goldberg stilettos in gold just make the outfit.
The next several outfits from Chi-Cheng Lau are just so over the top amazing that I am rendered speechless with lust and delight. I must purchase those dresses! I have been told that Chi Cheng is going to release them first on New Texas before New Paris! Take that fashionistas everywhere! New Texas has arrived!
The shoes, oh, the shoes! I looked at my bank balance and I just cannot get every pair that I want this season. WHAT IS THAT!? WHAT IS THAT!? OMG! CAN IT BE! YES! Jerry Ashkenazi has brought out his deconstructed, interpreted, and reconstructed cowgirl outfit in Wollgrasse from Friedland in an iridescent shade of the most delicate green you can imagine! It is not jade or emerald, but both and neither depending on the lighting. I FEEL FAINT!
Joel Mourdant has some of the most hunky designer stubble models walking showing off his new business wear line for the men, and I must say some of these designs make me want to go back and do some office work! I must get my fiancee one or two of these. WHAT!? WHAT!? OH! MY! GOODNESS! CAN IT BE?! HERE AND NOW! Yes, Joel has had a custom boot maker work on a new line of low rise office boot that are made from contrasting patterns of SuperCow leather dyed in the most unexpected colors. New Texas Fashion has arrived Ladies and Gentlemen!
I will admit to you, my dear readers, that instead of going to the after party, I went and took some of my friends to my new favorite place, after, of course, a change of attire, we ended up at Wan-Shi Park’s BBQ joint, and feasted on Brisket, home made sausage, Baby Back ribs, with a side of Pinto beans, potato salad, and of course that New Texas staple: a cold beer which just goes so well with this perfectly cooked BBQ. My new boots by Arnulfo were just the talk of the table, and soon everyone wanted a pair! Tres Chic!
292-2505 Gateway News Service- New Texas
Natasha van Doople here on New Texas! And I have a treat for you dear readers!
Well today, I was the guest of honor at a special Niemal Marcus fashion extravaganza! We were treated to some of the latest releases by Charlene Wang, Chi-Cheng Lau, Marcella du Champs, Joel Mourdant, and Jerzy Ashkenazi which were being revealed for the very first time on New Texas! I am almost over come with sheer anticipation as to the delights that the designers have provided for us from the Ateliers. I feel a slight sheen of sweat breaking out as the incomparable Chantel Des Mondates, and Astrid De La Vega arrive with a hint of cream colored silk from Xu Su. Both are wearing the latest from Homer De Paul which is based on the native costumes of Xu Su, but deconstructed, reconstructed, and interpreted by the master.
I insisted that all proceeds from this event go to the Wounded Warrior of New Texas charity, and Niemal Marcus agreed without hesitation. And for those purchasing other items from the store during the show, they are donating 10% of the price to Wounded Warrior as well! OMG! The first outfit on the runway just makes me want to swoon, the model came out in a topaz colored, mandarin collar high slit dress from Charlene Wang that just hugs her curves and is the essence of sex without being slutty. Her Marcel Goldberg stilettos in gold just make the outfit.
The next several outfits from Chi-Cheng Lau are just so over the top amazing that I am rendered speechless with lust and delight. I must purchase those dresses! I have been told that Chi Cheng is going to release them first on New Texas before New Paris! Take that fashionistas everywhere! New Texas has arrived!
The shoes, oh, the shoes! I looked at my bank balance and I just cannot get every pair that I want this season. WHAT IS THAT!? WHAT IS THAT!? OMG! CAN IT BE! YES! Jerry Ashkenazi has brought out his deconstructed, interpreted, and reconstructed cowgirl outfit in Wollgrasse from Friedland in an iridescent shade of the most delicate green you can imagine! It is not jade or emerald, but both and neither depending on the lighting. I FEEL FAINT!
Joel Mourdant has some of the most hunky designer stubble models walking showing off his new business wear line for the men, and I must say some of these designs make me want to go back and do some office work! I must get my fiancee one or two of these. WHAT!? WHAT!? OH! MY! GOODNESS! CAN IT BE?! HERE AND NOW! Yes, Joel has had a custom boot maker work on a new line of low rise office boot that are made from contrasting patterns of SuperCow leather dyed in the most unexpected colors. New Texas Fashion has arrived Ladies and Gentlemen!
I will admit to you, my dear readers, that instead of going to the after party, I went and took some of my friends to my new favorite place, after, of course, a change of attire, we ended up at Wan-Shi Park’s BBQ joint, and feasted on Brisket, home made sausage, Baby Back ribs, with a side of Pinto beans, potato salad, and of course that New Texas staple: a cold beer which just goes so well with this perfectly cooked BBQ. My new boots by Arnulfo were just the talk of the table, and soon everyone wanted a pair! Tres Chic!
338-2505 Gateway News Service- Canyon
A tubeway suffered an emergency shutdown incident as a native life form was found in the tube and had caused as short on the maglev. Emergency crews responded and were able after ten hours get the system repaired and back in operation. The maglev tubeways are completely sealed and this life form apparently burrowed into the tunnel and was attempting to chew on the wiring. No casualties were caused by the emergency shut down, and the passengers are reported to be in good condition. The Train Captain ordered the bar to provide half price drinks to anyone who wanted a drink. As a result of this incident all tunnels are being checked for native life forms which might have entered the tunnels
A tubeway suffered an emergency shutdown incident as a native life form was found in the tube and had caused as short on the maglev. Emergency crews responded and were able after ten hours get the system repaired and back in operation. The maglev tubeways are completely sealed and this life form apparently burrowed into the tunnel and was attempting to chew on the wiring. No casualties were caused by the emergency shut down, and the passengers are reported to be in good condition. The Train Captain ordered the bar to provide half price drinks to anyone who wanted a drink. As a result of this incident all tunnels are being checked for native life forms which might have entered the tunnels
BIG reveal on one of the major plot points for the PCs,
117-2507 Gateway News Service- Gateway
Gateway News Service reporting on the Excalibur files. As is well known a commando raid was staged where the files were kept, and they were stolen by some unknown party. We had certain parts saved in a different location, and granted they were just a tiny portion of the file, but we are now able to say that the escaped genetic slave "D68G" was rescued from custody by one of the researchers who fell in love with her. He was killed during the process of her escape holding off pursuers.
We know that she fled, and was eventually taken to Sutekh where she went under the name of "Marjorie Dream". The "recovery specialists" of GeneCo spent over 20 years tracking her down and finally located her on Sutekh where she had been living a quiet life. She was rescued by members of her security forces, and Mr. Liam Homer was able to get her off planet, then he changed the data logs, and "took the fall" for her departure. We know that Liam Homer ended up on Coffeeville as well as "Arthur Robinson".
We are told that she ended up on Coffeeville under the name of Diana Wilder where she resided for a number of years before being re-discovered by the force of "recovery specialists" paid for by GeneCo, but only the unexpected gunfire provided by Mr. Floyd Risk prevented her from being re-taken by GeneCo. They fled and their current location is unknown at this time, but we do know that the Royal Sutekh Government has been involved in this matter.
So, you may ask, why is this woman so important, and why are the forces of GeneCo spending such effort invested in finding her. Well we at GNS can now reveal the story. D68G aka Marjorie Dream, aka Diana Wilder was the culmination of a star line of genetic experimentation by the evil scientists of GeneCo. We have discovered that she was mainly a "pleasure line slave", but had a stable increase in her intelligence, mental stability, and emotional stability which had been something that the scientists at GeneCo had spent centuries trying to breed into their experiments in order to make it both stable, and transmittable.
We are told that previous attempts to increase intelligence have been failures, or have led to other genetic "difficulties" where the subjects are victims of debilitating genetic diseases, and syndromes. Also the attempts have resulted in cases of severe paranoia, and other mental illnesses. D68G was the first successful result in their 400 year breeding program, with an estimated measured IQ of 175-200 but with mental and emotional stability which had so far eluded researchers. In addition she was a very beautiful woman, who had all of the enhancements of the pleasure lines which in her seemed to have turned out as a more "maternal" instinct due to her genetic mods.
We know that she escaped with three embryos which were implanted in her, and she gave birth to the three children, whose whereabouts are unknown at this time, or unknown to the extent of the files we still have. We do know that there were two male children born, and one female child. All of the children were "star line" genetic material, but the female had a severe lack of empathy due to the attempts to increase their intelligence and is suspected to have gravitated to organized crime.
The Excalibur file details orders being given at the very highest levels of GeneCo that "D68G" has to be recovered at all costs since their scientists estimate it will take an additional 100-200 years to re-create the genetic material inside of her. In the file are tantalizing tidbits linking the Cheval Family, the Thevins Family in the attempts to not only protect D68G, but to bring down the GeneCo "monsters" as they call them.
There are snippets of information showing that Sir Bingo Thevins, and Dorian Cheval were involved in some sort of clandestine effort to form a commando unit dedicated to the destruction of GeneCo, and the liberation of their slaves. Regrettably most of that information was lost in the raid on our secure facility. Do these commandos still exist or were they even ever formed? No one knows.
The question then becomes: Where is D68G, and what name is she using right now? As well as who is protecting her from the "recovery specialists" of GeneCo, and what is the link to Dunwich? What is also the link to Freedonia, New Texas, New Canberra, Sutekh and Xanadu in this mystery? Why and how were they protected for so long by the former government of Gateway, and are they still being protected?
Why Dunwich? That is a further mystery because many references to Dunwich are in the small part of the Excalibur File we have retained, but no specifics. Why is GeneCo so interested in Dunwich? What is there that makes it of such importance? We at GNS are looking into this matter, and hope to be able to bring you answers.
117-2507 Gateway News Service- Gateway
Gateway News Service reporting on the Excalibur files. As is well known a commando raid was staged where the files were kept, and they were stolen by some unknown party. We had certain parts saved in a different location, and granted they were just a tiny portion of the file, but we are now able to say that the escaped genetic slave "D68G" was rescued from custody by one of the researchers who fell in love with her. He was killed during the process of her escape holding off pursuers.
We know that she fled, and was eventually taken to Sutekh where she went under the name of "Marjorie Dream". The "recovery specialists" of GeneCo spent over 20 years tracking her down and finally located her on Sutekh where she had been living a quiet life. She was rescued by members of her security forces, and Mr. Liam Homer was able to get her off planet, then he changed the data logs, and "took the fall" for her departure. We know that Liam Homer ended up on Coffeeville as well as "Arthur Robinson".
We are told that she ended up on Coffeeville under the name of Diana Wilder where she resided for a number of years before being re-discovered by the force of "recovery specialists" paid for by GeneCo, but only the unexpected gunfire provided by Mr. Floyd Risk prevented her from being re-taken by GeneCo. They fled and their current location is unknown at this time, but we do know that the Royal Sutekh Government has been involved in this matter.
So, you may ask, why is this woman so important, and why are the forces of GeneCo spending such effort invested in finding her. Well we at GNS can now reveal the story. D68G aka Marjorie Dream, aka Diana Wilder was the culmination of a star line of genetic experimentation by the evil scientists of GeneCo. We have discovered that she was mainly a "pleasure line slave", but had a stable increase in her intelligence, mental stability, and emotional stability which had been something that the scientists at GeneCo had spent centuries trying to breed into their experiments in order to make it both stable, and transmittable.
We are told that previous attempts to increase intelligence have been failures, or have led to other genetic "difficulties" where the subjects are victims of debilitating genetic diseases, and syndromes. Also the attempts have resulted in cases of severe paranoia, and other mental illnesses. D68G was the first successful result in their 400 year breeding program, with an estimated measured IQ of 175-200 but with mental and emotional stability which had so far eluded researchers. In addition she was a very beautiful woman, who had all of the enhancements of the pleasure lines which in her seemed to have turned out as a more "maternal" instinct due to her genetic mods.
We know that she escaped with three embryos which were implanted in her, and she gave birth to the three children, whose whereabouts are unknown at this time, or unknown to the extent of the files we still have. We do know that there were two male children born, and one female child. All of the children were "star line" genetic material, but the female had a severe lack of empathy due to the attempts to increase their intelligence and is suspected to have gravitated to organized crime.
The Excalibur file details orders being given at the very highest levels of GeneCo that "D68G" has to be recovered at all costs since their scientists estimate it will take an additional 100-200 years to re-create the genetic material inside of her. In the file are tantalizing tidbits linking the Cheval Family, the Thevins Family in the attempts to not only protect D68G, but to bring down the GeneCo "monsters" as they call them.
There are snippets of information showing that Sir Bingo Thevins, and Dorian Cheval were involved in some sort of clandestine effort to form a commando unit dedicated to the destruction of GeneCo, and the liberation of their slaves. Regrettably most of that information was lost in the raid on our secure facility. Do these commandos still exist or were they even ever formed? No one knows.
The question then becomes: Where is D68G, and what name is she using right now? As well as who is protecting her from the "recovery specialists" of GeneCo, and what is the link to Dunwich? What is also the link to Freedonia, New Texas, New Canberra, Sutekh and Xanadu in this mystery? Why and how were they protected for so long by the former government of Gateway, and are they still being protected?
Why Dunwich? That is a further mystery because many references to Dunwich are in the small part of the Excalibur File we have retained, but no specifics. Why is GeneCo so interested in Dunwich? What is there that makes it of such importance? We at GNS are looking into this matter, and hope to be able to bring you answers.
120-2507 Gateway News Service- Heorot
The crew of the Nosferatu found themselves on the hot end of the monsters as they were attending a gala for those who brought in help and support. As they were eating, several of the Night Terrors broke in via windows, and started rampaging across the ballroom. After seeing several of her crew mates mauled by the creatures, and death headed towards her, DL Wang, grabbed a can of Surströmming and tossed it into the mouth of one of the creatures.
The creature bit into the can, and almost instantly started to whimper, violently shaking its head, and was seen dragging its tongue across the carpet in an apparent attempt to remove the Swedish delicacy from its mouth. Ms. Wang quickly organized a "fire brigade" to puncture the cans, and throw them at the monsters, who rapidly retreated from the bombardment.
In the ensuing melee, a member of the crew of the Free Trader Temples of Syrinx threw a platter of Lutefisk at the monsters, and the Night Terror which was the recipient of this "gift" was seen staggering off, whilst retching and gagging having lost all interest in further mayhem.
Those struck by the cans of Surströmming, rapdily retreated and were seen dragging their tongues across the ground and whimpering in obvious distress. In light of this fortuitous discovery, the whole colony has turned to looking for cans of the fishy goodness to stock up for future attacks by the Night Terrors. The troops which arrived have discovered that their ACRs require multiple hits to take one down, and so are forming Hunter killer teams with four riflemen and a plasma gunner.
We asked Ms. Wang (she no longer wants to be called "Thevins-Wang") what caused her to throw the Surströmming at the creature, and she told us that was all she had left, having emptied her pistol into the creature. She told us at GNS that she was rather pleased with the outcome, and the captain has determined that they will be leaving Heorot as soon as possible.
The crew of the Nosferatu found themselves on the hot end of the monsters as they were attending a gala for those who brought in help and support. As they were eating, several of the Night Terrors broke in via windows, and started rampaging across the ballroom. After seeing several of her crew mates mauled by the creatures, and death headed towards her, DL Wang, grabbed a can of Surströmming and tossed it into the mouth of one of the creatures.
The creature bit into the can, and almost instantly started to whimper, violently shaking its head, and was seen dragging its tongue across the carpet in an apparent attempt to remove the Swedish delicacy from its mouth. Ms. Wang quickly organized a "fire brigade" to puncture the cans, and throw them at the monsters, who rapidly retreated from the bombardment.
In the ensuing melee, a member of the crew of the Free Trader Temples of Syrinx threw a platter of Lutefisk at the monsters, and the Night Terror which was the recipient of this "gift" was seen staggering off, whilst retching and gagging having lost all interest in further mayhem.
Those struck by the cans of Surströmming, rapdily retreated and were seen dragging their tongues across the ground and whimpering in obvious distress. In light of this fortuitous discovery, the whole colony has turned to looking for cans of the fishy goodness to stock up for future attacks by the Night Terrors. The troops which arrived have discovered that their ACRs require multiple hits to take one down, and so are forming Hunter killer teams with four riflemen and a plasma gunner.
We asked Ms. Wang (she no longer wants to be called "Thevins-Wang") what caused her to throw the Surströmming at the creature, and she told us that was all she had left, having emptied her pistol into the creature. She told us at GNS that she was rather pleased with the outcome, and the captain has determined that they will be leaving Heorot as soon as possible.
122-2507 Gateway News Service- Hades Station
The bottles of New Loch Lomond whiskey which were stolen from New Caledonia have started showing up on Hades Station. The local representative for the distillery said That sorry thief haes oor whiskey, 'n' we waant it back! this whiskey belongs tae us, 'n' is th' finest brew tae come oot o' oor distillery in mony a year. We ur taking a' steps we kin tae git th' government o' hades station tae return oor property tae us! this whiskey is sae guid, it kin raise fowk fae th' deid!
We think what he said was: That sorry thief has our whiskey, and we want it back! This whiskey belongs to us, and is the finest brew to come out of our distillery in many a year. We are taking all steps we can to get the government of Hades Station to return our property to us! This whiskey is so good, it can raise people from the dead!
There are complaints being filed with the Station government in an attempt to recover the 500 bottles of arguably the finest whiskey yet produced. However observers tell us that the station is unlikely to intervene in this matter.
The bottles of New Loch Lomond whiskey which were stolen from New Caledonia have started showing up on Hades Station. The local representative for the distillery said That sorry thief haes oor whiskey, 'n' we waant it back! this whiskey belongs tae us, 'n' is th' finest brew tae come oot o' oor distillery in mony a year. We ur taking a' steps we kin tae git th' government o' hades station tae return oor property tae us! this whiskey is sae guid, it kin raise fowk fae th' deid!
We think what he said was: That sorry thief has our whiskey, and we want it back! This whiskey belongs to us, and is the finest brew to come out of our distillery in many a year. We are taking all steps we can to get the government of Hades Station to return our property to us! This whiskey is so good, it can raise people from the dead!
There are complaints being filed with the Station government in an attempt to recover the 500 bottles of arguably the finest whiskey yet produced. However observers tell us that the station is unlikely to intervene in this matter.
Sir Richard was the PC of a now deceased player who always wore khaki pants, hawaiian shirts boat shoes and carried a laser pistol in a cross draw holster. This is for you Bob!
142-2507 Gateway News Service- Freedonia
Sir Richard Cochrane, bart was issued a flying while unsafe citation today after he buzzed the tower at Arneson Field as he was landing his ships boat after taking a party of tourists out on a site seeing tour around Freedonia. Sir Richard was denied permission to "buzz" the tower, due to the pattern being full, but he blew past the tower anyway a mere 2 kilometers per hour slower than the speed of sound. As his ship passed by at a very low altitude, baggage was blown about the tarmac, and several occupants of Pinkie's bar spilled their drinks.
After landing Sir Richard was detained by police and taken to the Safety managers office where he was formally cited for unsafe operation, disregarding tower flight directions, and speeding. When we asked him why he did such a thing, he told us: "Ah, 'twas a lovely day for a drive, and I was feeling frisky. You only live once".
Sir Richard was told that if it happened again he could face a suspended license, and be grounded for at least 90 days, and made to take a driving safety course to retain his pilots license. Sir Richard promised to behave, until he doesn't.
142-2507 Gateway News Service- Freedonia
Sir Richard Cochrane, bart was issued a flying while unsafe citation today after he buzzed the tower at Arneson Field as he was landing his ships boat after taking a party of tourists out on a site seeing tour around Freedonia. Sir Richard was denied permission to "buzz" the tower, due to the pattern being full, but he blew past the tower anyway a mere 2 kilometers per hour slower than the speed of sound. As his ship passed by at a very low altitude, baggage was blown about the tarmac, and several occupants of Pinkie's bar spilled their drinks.
After landing Sir Richard was detained by police and taken to the Safety managers office where he was formally cited for unsafe operation, disregarding tower flight directions, and speeding. When we asked him why he did such a thing, he told us: "Ah, 'twas a lovely day for a drive, and I was feeling frisky. You only live once".
Sir Richard was told that if it happened again he could face a suspended license, and be grounded for at least 90 days, and made to take a driving safety course to retain his pilots license. Sir Richard promised to behave, until he doesn't.
146-2507 Gateway News Service- Shangri La
The Outlands Trade Association has kicked off its drive to recruit all the Free Traders who have entered the subsector into the Association so they can assist in getting cargoes, contracts, and help each other out and prevent the big carriers from monopolizing the cargo routes in the Outlands.
Already Gateway Shipping is attempting to run the smaller companies out of the area since their Subsector Manager Ms. Lysette Le Bourcheron has declared that since this subsector is Gateway Federation property, only properly accredited Gateway Federation shipping lines should be allowed to get cargoes. The Governor was forced to deny that there was any collusion, and also was forced to deny that the Outlands somehow "belonged" to the Gateway Federation after some very sharp complaints from Amaterasu, and the independent colonies.
There have already been complaints filed with the Governor over alleged delays in shipments arriving, excessive "service fees" being charged, and other shady actions on the part of Gateway registered companies and the Gateway subsector government in general. The Association has also filed complaints that when Free Traders are requesting carrier space to make the jump across the J3 barrier, they are being told that "There is no space available" despite observations to the contrary.
New Texas has sent observers to the independent colonies as has Xanadu, Friedland, Freedonia, and St. Ekaterina. All have stated that it appears that the government of Shangri La in collusion with the Gateway Federation is "putting its finger on the scales" against the other colonies in this subsector. These worlds are forming the Outlands Courier Service and hope to have several Jump 3 carriers in service before the end of the year to end the dependence on Gateway shipping. In light of this, Amaterasu has said that it is going to increase the number of colonists it sends to New Atlantis, and is looking at other worlds to send colonists too, and will be keeping a close eye on the actions of the Gateway worlds to ensure that they live up to the Gateway Accords.
The Governor of the Subsector, and governor of Shangri La has said that of course they fully support the Gateway Accords, and there is absolutely no truth to the "fiction" that they are attempting to force the other independent colonies to accept Gateway governance. He said that the Gateway Federation is a "good neighbor" and would never do any of those things it is being accused of doing by "lying dog faced pony soldiers!"
New Joseon has agreed in a joint statement with Freedonia, that they were going to exercise their rights under the treaty, and are sending some colonists to Tannhauser as well to form a colony. The 1,400 members of the colonial team has departed and is expected to arrive in the subsector soon. It is being escorted by a cruiser from each world's navies.
We at GNS are being told that the Governor has sent an urgent request for instructions, and assistance to Gateway. Also he has asked for extra colonists to be rushed into the subsector, but we are being told that only 700 are available at this time. Could this subsector be the start of both a land rush and a new Cold War between parties?
The independent colonies have all stated that they have no desire to become part of the "Gateway Colonial Worlds" and desire to remain independent. The Minister of Colonization said that in light of ongoing "problems" with the station at Miskatonic, he was going to have to prioritize those ships which were found to have the need for transit and fuel. He then went on to state that he was sure that these issues were "of a temporary nature, and he was sure that other worlds would understand that Gateway has important and natural interest in the subsector which would be best respected."
So as a result non Gateway ships and cargoes might face a several day to several week delay in processing, fueling, and getting space on the Jump 3 carrier vessels due to recent need for Gateway ships to take priority over others.
The Outlands Trade Association has kicked off its drive to recruit all the Free Traders who have entered the subsector into the Association so they can assist in getting cargoes, contracts, and help each other out and prevent the big carriers from monopolizing the cargo routes in the Outlands.
Already Gateway Shipping is attempting to run the smaller companies out of the area since their Subsector Manager Ms. Lysette Le Bourcheron has declared that since this subsector is Gateway Federation property, only properly accredited Gateway Federation shipping lines should be allowed to get cargoes. The Governor was forced to deny that there was any collusion, and also was forced to deny that the Outlands somehow "belonged" to the Gateway Federation after some very sharp complaints from Amaterasu, and the independent colonies.
There have already been complaints filed with the Governor over alleged delays in shipments arriving, excessive "service fees" being charged, and other shady actions on the part of Gateway registered companies and the Gateway subsector government in general. The Association has also filed complaints that when Free Traders are requesting carrier space to make the jump across the J3 barrier, they are being told that "There is no space available" despite observations to the contrary.
New Texas has sent observers to the independent colonies as has Xanadu, Friedland, Freedonia, and St. Ekaterina. All have stated that it appears that the government of Shangri La in collusion with the Gateway Federation is "putting its finger on the scales" against the other colonies in this subsector. These worlds are forming the Outlands Courier Service and hope to have several Jump 3 carriers in service before the end of the year to end the dependence on Gateway shipping. In light of this, Amaterasu has said that it is going to increase the number of colonists it sends to New Atlantis, and is looking at other worlds to send colonists too, and will be keeping a close eye on the actions of the Gateway worlds to ensure that they live up to the Gateway Accords.
The Governor of the Subsector, and governor of Shangri La has said that of course they fully support the Gateway Accords, and there is absolutely no truth to the "fiction" that they are attempting to force the other independent colonies to accept Gateway governance. He said that the Gateway Federation is a "good neighbor" and would never do any of those things it is being accused of doing by "lying dog faced pony soldiers!"
New Joseon has agreed in a joint statement with Freedonia, that they were going to exercise their rights under the treaty, and are sending some colonists to Tannhauser as well to form a colony. The 1,400 members of the colonial team has departed and is expected to arrive in the subsector soon. It is being escorted by a cruiser from each world's navies.
We at GNS are being told that the Governor has sent an urgent request for instructions, and assistance to Gateway. Also he has asked for extra colonists to be rushed into the subsector, but we are being told that only 700 are available at this time. Could this subsector be the start of both a land rush and a new Cold War between parties?
The independent colonies have all stated that they have no desire to become part of the "Gateway Colonial Worlds" and desire to remain independent. The Minister of Colonization said that in light of ongoing "problems" with the station at Miskatonic, he was going to have to prioritize those ships which were found to have the need for transit and fuel. He then went on to state that he was sure that these issues were "of a temporary nature, and he was sure that other worlds would understand that Gateway has important and natural interest in the subsector which would be best respected."
So as a result non Gateway ships and cargoes might face a several day to several week delay in processing, fueling, and getting space on the Jump 3 carrier vessels due to recent need for Gateway ships to take priority over others.
152-2507 Gateway News Service- Gateway
PM Gonzalez-Cenisac has called for Freedonia to "re-think" its stated intention to escort their and other merchant ships calling it as an unwarranted provocation that need not take place in this time of tense relations, since the "potential for accidents or unexpected events could occur which would not necessarily be to the advantage of Freedonia".
The PM is being advised on this course of action by members of the Colonial Ministry, along with members of the Gateway bureaucracy to show a stiff spine in the face of others trying to "meddle in Gateway's business, and enter areas they are not wanted". It appears that the PM is uncomfortable with the direction events are moving in, and is concerned that too hard a line might not be to the advantage of either Gateway or his re-election chances.
We are being told that the hard liners in the government are pushing the Prime Minister to take a very hard line on this matter, claiming that the Outlands Subsector is theirs by right of colonization and the sooner other worlds acknowledge this truth, the better off the sector will be. The Prime Minister is reported to be concerned that this hard line stance might cause things to spiral out of control which would not necessarily be to the advantage of the Gateway Federation in the long run. He has been told that the "Neo-barbarians on the other worlds will back down soon enough."
The chief architect of this seems to be the undersecretary for Colonial Affairs Roger McNials who has been in place since the days of the Gateway Loyalists. Mr. McNials has long been a hawk in foreign affairs. He is being supported in this by deputy undersecretary Louise Bacon-Lotharin of the Foreign Ministry. The group of hard liners has apparently said they are tired of "Second rate powers thinking they can push the Gateway Federation around, and they need to learn their place in the pecking order around the sector".
PM Gonzalez-Cenisac has called for Freedonia to "re-think" its stated intention to escort their and other merchant ships calling it as an unwarranted provocation that need not take place in this time of tense relations, since the "potential for accidents or unexpected events could occur which would not necessarily be to the advantage of Freedonia".
The PM is being advised on this course of action by members of the Colonial Ministry, along with members of the Gateway bureaucracy to show a stiff spine in the face of others trying to "meddle in Gateway's business, and enter areas they are not wanted". It appears that the PM is uncomfortable with the direction events are moving in, and is concerned that too hard a line might not be to the advantage of either Gateway or his re-election chances.
We are being told that the hard liners in the government are pushing the Prime Minister to take a very hard line on this matter, claiming that the Outlands Subsector is theirs by right of colonization and the sooner other worlds acknowledge this truth, the better off the sector will be. The Prime Minister is reported to be concerned that this hard line stance might cause things to spiral out of control which would not necessarily be to the advantage of the Gateway Federation in the long run. He has been told that the "Neo-barbarians on the other worlds will back down soon enough."
The chief architect of this seems to be the undersecretary for Colonial Affairs Roger McNials who has been in place since the days of the Gateway Loyalists. Mr. McNials has long been a hawk in foreign affairs. He is being supported in this by deputy undersecretary Louise Bacon-Lotharin of the Foreign Ministry. The group of hard liners has apparently said they are tired of "Second rate powers thinking they can push the Gateway Federation around, and they need to learn their place in the pecking order around the sector".
