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An extremist group from the Kappa Fornacis system is responsible for the contaminated fertiliser that has caused widespread crop failures.​

Gino Borstein made this statement on behalf of the tri-superpower taskforce investigating the blight’s origin:​

"Our investigation has confirmed that an activist group known as Scythe of Panem managed to infiltrate Rockforth Corporation manufacturing plants in the Riedquat system. Members of the group contaminated the EX7 fertiliser with a synthetic agent designed to putrefy plant matter."

Recent efforts by the galactic community have almost eradicated the EX7 fertiliser. But Borstein warned that the activists have turned hostile upon discovery.​

"The group’s manifesto discusses revenge for the Federation’s 3301 campaign to wipe out the recreational drug known as Onion Head. This involved an orbital bombardment of Onion Head crops on Panem using biocides with a similar genomic structure to the blight. It’s likely that the activists used these biocides as the foundation of their synthetic agent. Shortly after we located Scythe of Panem cells in the Quator system, their more militant members responded with unprovoked violence. Local citizens are now at risk of being caught in the crossfire."

An effort to neutralise the activists is being led by the Bruthanvan Co faction, which has requested tactical support from the galactic community.​

The Rockforth Corporation’s EX7 fertiliser has been linked to the blight affecting crops in a number of systems, prompting an initiative to remove the product from the market.​

Dr Genevieve Kane of the Interstellar Association for Agriculture delivered an urgent message:​

"Comparative analysis has confirmed that the blight is caused by the EX7 fertiliser. The original poor harvests have been attributed to natural factors, and it is now thought that the situation could have been contained had the fertiliser not exacerbated the problem. Initial food shortages were offset by a recent trade appeal in the Diso and Orerve systems, but the blight’s symptoms have since been reported in hundreds of systems. While we investigate the reasons for this rapid spread, preventing further fertiliser distribution is vital."

Rockforth fertiliser can now be collected at negligible cost from the following markets: ​

- Sharon Lee Free Market, Orrere
- Lave Station, Lave
- Warinus, Lave
- Shifnalport, Diso
- Davies High, Reorte
- Watson Station, Orerve
- Roentgen Hub, LFT 37
- Macedo Station, Lei Zi
- Phillips Gateway, Ensoreus
- Baird Gateway, Arque
- La Soeur du Dan Ham, Riedquat

The Teveri Progressive Party has arranged for the safe disposal of the fertiliser and has offered to compensate pilots for their efforts. The fertiliser should be delivered to Wiley Port in the Teveri system.​

To expedite this initiative, Lakon Spaceways has agreed to lower the cost of the Type-6 Transporter, Type-7 Transporter and Type-9 Heavy. Cargo rack prices have also been reduced in all starports.​

Two coordinated trade initiatives have been launched, spearheading efforts to mitigate the impact of low crop yields in key systems. ​
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The initiatives have been organised by Crimson State Limited in the Diso system and Orerve Universal Limited in the Orerve system. The significant loss of crops in these agricultural centres is a primary cause for the low availability of staple foodstuffs. ​
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The initiatives received praise from Dr. Genevieve Kane of the Interstellar Association for Agriculture:​

"This campaign is a step in the right direction, and with the help of the galactic community should stop the situation from becoming a full-scale crisis. The IAA is currently investigating the reasons for such poor harvests, and it seems that a new form of blight may be responsible for the rapid degeneration of crops. Scientific teams are analysing samples of diseased tissue, and we expect to know more soon."

Traders are asked to deliver pesticides, synthetic reagents and grain to Shifnalport in the Diso system.​

Two coordinated trade initiatives have been launched, spearheading efforts to mitigate the impact of low crop yields in key systems. ​
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The initiatives have been organised by Crimson State Limited in the Diso system and Orerve Universal Limited in the Orerve system. The significant loss of crops in these agricultural centres is a primary cause for the low availability of staple foodstuffs. ​
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The initiatives received praise from Dr. Genevieve Kane of the Interstellar Association for Agriculture:​

"This campaign is a step in the right direction, and with the help of the galactic community should stop the situation from becoming a full-scale crisis. The IAA is currently investigating the reasons for such poor harvests, and it seems that a new form of blight may be responsible for the rapid degeneration of crops. Scientific teams are analysing samples of diseased tissue, and we expect to know more soon."

Traders are asked to deliver pesticides, synthetic reagents and grain to Watson Station in the Orerve system.​

The Sap Core Legion faction has launched an initiative to build a state-of-the-art medical facility in the Heike system. Heike has some significance in the field of medicine – a species of tea plant native to the system played a vital role in the development of a cure for the Cerberus Plague. Sap Core Legion believes that this detail makes Heike an ideal location for the new installation.​
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Professor Macklin Fox, speaking on behalf of Sap Core Legion, said:​

"Sap Core Legion wishes to build this facility in response to a number of recent outbreaks and epidemics. When one also considers the current Thargoid conflict, we feel humanity would benefit from additional off-world medical resources."

Independent pilots have been invited to deliver Advanced Medicines, Thallium and Medical Diagnostic Equipment to Braun Enterprise in the Heike system.​
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