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The killing of Caine-Massey's CEO has sparked conflict between the Federal corporation and Imperial rival Torval Mining Ltd.

A statement was issued by Senator Zemina Torval:

"Caine-Massey is using its CEO's death to excuse a deliberate strike against my company, damaging our share price and testing the will of our political connections. Torval Mining Ltd will defend its property, as well as the honour of the Empire, against this unjustified assault."

To support their combat operations, Torval Mining Ltd has called upon Imperial naval auxiliaries to report to the Orchestral Falcon.

The conflict has heightened political tensions between the Empire and the Federation. With the majority of superpower naval forces deployed to the Thargoid front line, system authority vessels around Tavgi have been placed on alert.

Senator Denton Patreus stated: "The Empire stands ready to shield its citizens, businesses and territories from attacks by foreign powers, xeno or otherwise."

As an additional incentive, Torval Mining is offering the following paintjobs to supporters:

The top 75% of participants will receive a Tactical Cobalt paintjob for the Imperial Fighter
The top 50% of participants will also receive a Asemic Black & Red paintjob for the Imperial Cutter

The two factions have set out week-long operations to take control of the system, which will begin on the 6th April 3309. If either side reaches the final target both campaigns will end immediately.

Universal Cartographics has announced a two-week initiative to locate planets with ammonia atmospheres.

The survey was outlined by Cynthia Sideris, chairperson of Universal Cartographics:

"Aegis has urgently requested an update to our database of terrestrial planets with ammonia atmospheres. It is no coincidence that each Maelstrom is located in a system containing such worlds, given that Thargoid biochemistry is ammonia-based."

"We are therefore liaising with Aegis to chart as many ammonia worlds as possible. As well as contributing to xenological research, our intent is to identify potential staging grounds for Thargoid fleets and arrival points for additional Maelstroms."

"Over the next two weeks, pilots can obtain increased payouts for delivering cartographic survey data to Angus Manwaring starport in the Eta Cassiopeiae system. Only ammonia world data will be recognised for the purpose of the survey campaign, however, with detailed surface scans particularly appreciated."

The most recent survey of this kind took place in 3306, when Sirius Atmospherics claimed to be developing a method of terraforming ammonia worlds for human habitation. Dr Maximilian North has since stated that the project is on hold following "practical obstacles impacting our ecosphere conversion theories".

As an extra incentive for explorers, Universal Cartographics will offer higher payouts on exploration data for a limited period if the campaign ends successfully. The period length and payout multiplier is based on the campaign tier reached.

Tier 1: One week with a 2x value multiplier.
Tier 2: One week with a 3x value multiplier.
Tier 3: Two weeks with a 3x value multiplier.
Tier 4: Two weeks with a 4x value multiplier.

The campaign begins on the 2nd of March 3309 and will run for two weeks. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.

Deliveries have been requested in Duamta to fast-track production of a module that improves ship survivability in caustic environments.

Professor Alba Tesreau, the head of Aegis, provided these details:

"We are grateful to Aden Tanner for personally testing our prototype caustic sink launcher. The electrochemical reaction within the Maelstrom cloud was successfully channelled into semi-liquid anodes for ejection. This kept the ship hull intact for considerably longer before Tanner was forced to withdraw."

"Aegis is setting up manufacturing and distribution centres to make the caustic sink launcher widely available. The Alliance, Empire and Federation will all contribute, but we know that the process can be accelerated with the direct support of the galactic community."

"Therefore, we have an open order for shipments of advanced catalysers, heatsink interlinks and palladium. We also require caustic tissue samples obtained from the caustic generators that can be found inside the Maelstrom clouds. I urge pilots to exercise caution as these are highly dangerous to obtain, but crucial to the modules' manufacturing process."

Pilots can deliver these resources to the Orunmilla in the Duamta system. Aegis confirmed that as well as the caustic sink launcher being made available at technology brokers, the initial batch of modules will be distributed for free at higher tiers based on individual contribution levels:

Tier 2: Top 25% will receive 1 Caustic Sink Launcher

Tier 3: Top 25% will receive 2 Caustic Sink Launchers
Top 50% will receive 1 Caustic Sink Launcher

These rewards will be placed in storage at the Orunmilla.

The campaign will run until the 2nd of March 3309. If the final target is met earlier than planned the campaign will end immediately.

Deliveries have been requested in Duamta to fast-track production of a module that improves ship survivability in caustic environments.

Professor Alba Tesreau, the head of Aegis, provided these details:

"Aegis is setting up manufacturing and distribution centres to make the caustic sink launcher widely available. The Alliance, Empire and Federation will all contribute, but we know that the process can be accelerated with the direct support of the galactic community."

"Therefore, we have an open order for shipments of advanced catalysers, heatsink interlinks and palladium. We also require caustic tissue samples obtained from the caustic generators that can be found inside the Maelstrom clouds. I urge pilots to exercise caution as these are highly dangerous to obtain, but crucial to the modules' manufacturing process."

To protect traders carrying these resources through the Duamta system, Aegis confirmed that it will pay additional rewards on any bounties handed in at the Orunmilla megaship.

The campaign will run until the 2nd of March 3309. If the final target is met earlier than planned the campaign will end immediately.

The Kumo Crew is marshalling the defence of the California Nebula by offering rewards for eliminating Thargoid vessels.

The Kumo Council, the syndicate's ruling body, assumed control of several systems that were recently invaded by Thargoid fleets. Independent pilots have been asked to take part in anti-xeno initiatives within the region, which are being coordinated from The Mictlan megaship.

Harrison Gladstone of the Turner Research Group, which represents the Alliance in the California Nebula, made a formal protest:

"We are not happy about defence initiatives being funded by a ruthless criminal gang. These pirates are using the Thargoid attacks to expand their illegal activity, thus jeopardising our faction's scientific and commercial interests. Several of our ports in the area are now under Kumo Crew 'emergency protections', as they've termed it. This is an illegal occupation of Allied territory!"

In response, Archon Delaine claimed:

"Taking charge of local security forces is necessary to form an effective anti-xeno militia. If the Alliance cares so much about this region, where are their warships? We're doing Mahon's job for him. The colonists here will soon understand our decision is the correct one."

The Kumo Council has agreed to reimburse all Thargoid combat bonds handed in at The Mictlan in California Sector HR-W d1-28.

As an additional incentive, the Kumo Council is offering paintjob rewards to participating pilots.

The top 75% of participants will receive a Pirate Faction - Green paintjob for the Asp Scout
The top 50% of participants will also receive a Pirate Faction - Purple paintjob for the Alliance Chieftain
The top 25% of participants will also receive a Pirate Faction - Rose paintjob for the Krait Phantom

The campaign begins on the 2nd Feb 3309 and will run for one week. If the final target is met earlier than planned, the campaign will end immediately.