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The Galactic News Network [GNN]

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The Universe
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The Master of Destiny
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Thu 21 Jun 2012
at 03:46
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The Galactic News Network [GNN]

News stories will appear here - most of them will deal with the state of the Alliance, and anything "juicy" that the reporters can dig up.

Players may also submit posts to the GNN, but keep in mind that the reporters will occasionally put their own spin on things...
The Universe
GM, 350 posts
The Master of Destiny
Owner of ALL THE CATS
Sun 1 Jul 2012
at 15:42
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Re: The Galactic News Network [GNN]

News Report:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?...re=player_detailpage

[Meta: Nate is willing to make these videos if given scripts - submit them to the GM, then I can pass them on]
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:09, Mon 02 July 2012.
The Universe
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Fri 6 Jul 2012
at 21:53
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Breaking News --- Maiden Voyage Disaster!  [Day 2]

VIDEO:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6T4SmW1qoM

Transcript:

The Manifest Destiny began its maiden voyage yesterday, to much fanfare on Earth and throughout the Sol system.  The launch even warranted a lavish ceremony, and the Alliance 2nd fleet, stationed at Jupiter, provided a ceremonial salute by firing of several of its weapons into space before the Destiny jumped to the Lupus system.

Then Disaster struck.

The Jump Drive on the Destiny failed mid-flight.

With some luck and skill, the Destiny managed to make its way safely to the Lupus system.  The crew has been unavailable for comment, but sources on Romulus think that the problem was due to a faulty K-GX Jump-Drive coupler (the device that sustains the "warp"), and have ordered replacements.

Mercury-based Path-E-Tech, the manufacturers of the K-GX couplers used in constructing the Destiny, were unavailable for comment.

Aries Shipyards, were the Destiny was built, has issued a statement saying that the Destiny is still within its 30-day extended warranty, and will pay for the replacement couplers.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:38, Sun 08 July 2012.
The Universe
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Thu 26 Jul 2012
at 04:08
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Re: Breaking News --- Sirian Situation [Day 3]

BREAKING NEWS

All contact was lost with the Sirius system early this morning.  Sources say that information has been unable to travel to or from Sirius in any form.  Alliance officials have ordered all civilian ships traveling to Sirius to cancel their plans until more information is known.

Alliance Fleet Admiral Chegwidden of the Alliance 2nd Cruiser Fleet, stationed at Lalande, when questioned about the possibility of an alien attack responded:

Admiral Chegwidden:
At this time it is highly unlikely that an alien attack has occurred.  Zura assaults almost never targeted communications systems.

Far more likely is that the Sirian hyper-comm system has broken down, and will be back up shortly.


That doesn't stop Alliance citizens with family in Sirius from worrying.  Mallie Smith, 63, whose twin sons began mining jobs in Sirius 6 months ago, worries for their safety.  "I would send my boys a short message over the hypercomms every night, and they would answer by breakfast the next day - it's been 12 hours - a mother worries!"

Reports of an Alliance fleet passing through Lalande on it's way to Sirius have been denied by Alliance officials.
This message was last edited by the GM at 04:08, Thu 26 July 2012.
The Universe
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Sat 4 Aug 2012
at 21:41
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Presidental Passing-On! [Day 4]

BREAKING NEWS

President "El Presidente" died this morning due to unknown circumstances.  Members of his cabinet have been unavailable for comment.

While El Presidente is widely hailed as a hero for holding humanity together during the Zura war, some have felt his methods were a bit extreme, and he had no shortage of enemies.  Could his death have been foul play?  This reporter certainly can't say for certain either way.

Also of interest is that there is no clear line for succession.  While the President's political party (The Aaron Party) holds significant sway, they may not hold the public's favor after the passing of their most beloved leader.

Experts have hinted that the Alliance Navy may be interested in establishing control over the Alliance temporarily.  In the wake of the Zura withdrawal, El Presidente publicly diverted funds from the Navy for post-war reconstruction purposes.  The Navy have been vocally critical of this move, stating that Humanity needs to rebuild its military strength before it should worry about civilian needs.

Also a potential front-runner is multi-billionaire Katia Marineris, current majority stockholder of Aries shipyards.  Her pro-war and social philanthropy has made her popular in many circles.

More major contenders are possible, we will run a full special later today.

Time and details of El Presidente's funeral have yet to be released.
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:42, Sat 04 Aug 2012.
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