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How the Vietcong Cracked Kusari’s Lunar Fortress. Part 1
The first of the assaulting starships to land on the tarmac was an immense cruiser, larger even than many of the heavy corporate transports—some of which still burned amid the wreckage on the runways. Just a few hundred meters away, a state-of-the-art railgun emplacement stood inactive and unmanned, its barrel pointing uselessly into the empty sky. It was a stark example of stunning security failures, rooted in overconfidence, that left a premier installation of the powerful Kusari corporation the latest casualty of the Vietcong.
Human Demographics Now in 'Uncharted Territory' Following Century of 'Explosive' Growth
A new report released by the Population Fund of the League of Nations warns that more than a century of artificially driven growth have left human demographics in a precarious and unprecedented state, pushing civilization into what the study calls "uncharted territory."
Viet Cong Tanks, Aircraft, & Starships Hit Japanese Corporate Giant In Daring Planetary Raid
A media blackout has kept the details scarce, but multiple reports appear to indicate that Vietnamese Communist forces have attacked and heavily damaged a refinery complex operated by the Kusari Corporation, one of the Co-Prosperity Sphere’s most powerful Zaibatsu.
Mass Graves in Vega Cluster Linked to Interstellar Dark Age
The Federal Union of Vega has confirmed that at least 300 bodies have been recovered from mass graves found in the Sirocco system. The graves were discovered on the outskirts of a mining installation on a remote moon, a site of intense fighting during the Lyran Campaigns.
Philippine Marines Destroy Huldra Nest in Far Frontier
A remote settlement in the Far Frontier system of Belvédère is praising the crew of the BRP Tomas Claudio, a cruiser in the Philippine Navy, after it successfully destroyed a nest of approximately a dozen huldra that had formed dangerously close to the community.
“Assassin” Haunts Peacekeeping Forces In New Canaan Corridor
Security organizations operating in the New Canaan Corridor are investigating a series of attacks that have disabled or destroyed even heavily armed peacekeeping craft. Authorities currently believe a single, heavily modified civilian vessel, is responsible for the incidents.
Report: First Hour of Comintern-Axis War on Vega Would Produce Over Ten Million Casualties
A report published by the Douglas-Collbohm Corporation analyzed five scenarios to determine the immediate effects of a conventional war on Vega. Even with limited nuclear, chemical, and orbital strikes, the destruction would “eclipse every previous conflict in the Orion Arm.”
Abandoned Facility Discovered in Far Frontier “Defies Belief”
The discovery of a sprawling, abandoned, aquatic facility on a barely inhabited moon in the Far Frontier, has sparked an investigation from local authorities. Built into a stretch of rocky coastline, the sophistication of the structure appears to implicate corporate powers.
Piracy Surge in the Calypso Deeps Forces Independent Captains Into Arms Race
As many as 1/3 of all independent captains in the Calypso Deeps have outfitted their craft with illegally obtained armaments and protection systems, according to reports compiled by the Champlain Group. The surge follows one of the worst years for piracy on record in the region.
Ashburn Yellowjackets Thrash Highgrove City Railroaders 21-10 In Orion Bowl CCXXXVI
A dramatic third-quarter comeback by a revitalized Yellowjacket offense, a stunning halftime show featuring towering holographic stars, and a brief interruption by protesters bearing the St. Joseph flag all marked one of the biggest nights in American sports, drawing just under one billion viewers.
Submersible Carrier Rosselli Downs Orbiting Fascist Cruiser as Mercenaries Pour Into Warzone
The submersible carrier Rosselli has become the pride of democratic holdouts in the Amalfi system after destroying an orbiting fascist cruiser. This marks its ninth kill since its former operator, the Federation of Sacala, was forced to capitulate to the Pact of Rome.
Number 19 on “Merchant of Death” List Sighted In Arcturus
Alejandro Rodríguez Pérez, a Comintern-affiliated arms dealer and ranked #19 on the “Merchants of Death” list, is again participating in the interstellar arms trade, according to a new report by the Centauri Sentinel. He was sighted and is reportedly active in the Arcturus System.
Criminal Gangs Blamed for Lethal Sable Point Blaze: SPPD
Criminal Gangs Blamed for Lethal Sable Point Blaze: SPPD Bodies of suspected members of the 'First Monument' and 'Hollow Kings' criminal organizations were among those recovered after a devastating blaze in Cordova, Sable Point, which left one of the city's most iconic skyscrapers extensively damaged.
Vatican Unveils Restored Shard Of 16th Century Masterpiece
A piece of the Hall of Constantine is again on display in the Apostolic Palace for the first time in 13 years. Spanning roughly 11 meters, it is one of the largest surviving fragments of the lost 'Raphael Rooms,' comprising sections of its east wall and ceiling.
Firefighting Efforts Hampered By gunfire As Blaze Engulfs Sable Point Skyscraper
A devastating early morning fire has caused extensive damage to 53 Yates Tower, one of the tallest skyscrapers in Cordova, Sable Point. Aerial fire boats were temporarily recalled from battling the blaze after reportedly being hit by small arms.
Mammoth Starport Forms New Heart Of “Fascist Mercenary Empire” In Well Of Embers
The “Alesia”—a private military starport in the Rammanu System—recently marked its six-month anniversary with little fanfare. Its transition into active service, however, is a major victory for the Axis, which has been quietly expanding its influence in the Well of Embers.
Hundreds of Thousands Arrested Across the Reich In Worst “Tier Purge” On Record
Evidence continues to mount suggesting that the German Reich completed the largest single-day, mass-arrest in its history earlier this month. The action was synchronized to an especially punishing update to the nation’s social credit system.
Last Remaining Stations In “Distant Interstellar Warning Line” To Be Decommissioned By 2289
Britain's War Office has confirmed the final budget cycle for the Distant Interstellar Warning Line, marking the start of its phased decommissioning. Established during the Evacuation Effort, the system was an international trip-wire for Scinfaxi activity that never materialized.
Investigators Stunned as Recovery Reveals Two-Thirds of RGSS Dolphin Passengers & Crew Still Missing
The Reunion Interstellar Safety Board and the Glasswall Transport Accident Investigation Commission have released a joint statement confirming earlier rumors that only 1614 bodies have been recovered from the RGSS Dolphin, approximately one-third of its total passengers and crew.