*Holoterminals across the galaxy shifted abruptly as it seemed that, yet again, the GNS had been hacked. What else is new, could be a thought on any watcher's mind as such an occurrence happens only...once an hour? Anyway, a human appears on the screen from the shoulders up. Surprisingly missing his sunglasses, the man's cybernetic eyes pierce into the camera. Slowly the camera pans out to show a rather pathetic-looking "reporter", genuine or not, standing next to the Kuati. The "reporter" soon speaks*
"This is Jackric Eson reporting from an undisclosed location..." Alright, so already a bad cover up name. Meh. "...And we're here with Eric Taylor Jackson, businessman and well-known Kuati. Mr. Jackson, thank you for joining us today."
Eric perked a brow and glanced down to the reporter - who was probably a good six inches shorter then him - and shook his head. "The pleasure is all mine." he responded neutrally.
"Now sir..." the reporter continued. "We at the Galactic News Service have received reports of a Kuati Clan Election taking place recently, with former Brigadier General Durand Tremere assuming command over the Kuati people. Your thoughts, Mr. Jackson?"
"A vote among all the Kuati clans, eh?" Eric began, a brow perking curiously. "Well that's interesting. I didn
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Welcome to the Galactic News Service
Events in Brief
Year 25 Day 175: Gadzooks! Scouts have discovered the system Arvala at location (330, -260).
Year 25 Day 175: CRITICAL UPDATE: Gasteroid impacts Ord Mantell, takes down shields, and leaves massive crater. It is reported that there were minimal casualties, and that rescue efforts are now underway. The government of Ord Mantell has declared an emergency.
Year 25 Day 175: CRITICAL UPDATE: GASTEROID IMPACT INTO ORD MANTELL IS IMMINENT -- IF YOU HAVE NOT CLEARED THE AREA, DO SO QUICKLY. ALL CITIZENS ARE ADVIZED TO SEEK SHELTER IMMEDIATELY
Year 25 Day 175: Gasteroid’s economic and political situation has disintegrated into chaos, making it unclear who exactly is in charge - but it isn’t Quests.
Year 25 Day 175: With no one left who is willing to challenge their leadership or run for planetary office, Galactic Empire has now assumed complete control of Abregado-san.
Year 25 Day 175: With the brutal civil war that has consumed Abregado-san in recent months only escalating, most of the galaxy’s governments no longer recognize Galactic Empire as the planet’s ruling body.
Year 25 Day 175: Jabiim Consortium has been renamed to Menagerie. The press is still waiting for comments on the change.
Year 25 Day 174: BREAKING: Gasteroid has slipped between Geod'n and Diamxi. None dare predict where it will end up. Ord Mantell has raised its planetary shields to maximum power and Gasteroid authorities are starting a mass evacuation at D175 0:00.
Year 25 Day 174: Jarwen`faar Kruder, the leader of Jabiim Consortium was replaced today by Damyo Kruder.
Year 25 Day 173: Amidst the tremors and gravitational anomalies, Linkin Bark performed tonight on Gasteroid as a part of their Twin Suns tour for a record crowd of nearly 950 sentients, setting a new all-time record! Rumor has it that they are donating leaves as a reward for attending!
Year 25 Day 173: BREAKING: Astronomers have measured the changes in Gasteroid's velocity and course. The probability of a collision with Ord Mantell or one of its moons - Geod'n, Diamxi or Quantxi - is considered high. Authorities are not urging an evacuation yet...
