Steve Jacksons website is down they say because of storms in Austin taking out their T1. Since part of Mongoose has been down and they are in England and both do Traveller could we start rumors about a conspiracy. Space Aliens maybe Hivers or maybe a Vargr chewed through the cables?
It's the Ine Givar! They heard that the new Mongoose Traveller system has made combat more deadlier. They fear being mowed down in record numbers by future adventuring PCs and so have been taking drastic actions to shut down the spread of MGT.
Disclaimer: My joke above was for humorous intentions only and had no intention whatsoever to be pro or anti-Mongoose!