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049-2510 Gateway News Service- New Atlantis/Blue Bay (ブルーベイ Burūbei)

The investigation into the island of Dr. Moro Akizuki has turned up several concerning developments which have been classified as Top Secret by the local government pending advice from homeworld. We are being told that a special mission has arrived and will be landing in a few days rushed from Amaterasu.

Dr. Unamit Ahhazredit from the Ministry of Science and Technology on Amaterasu is one of the people on board the cruiser which is moving in from the jump point. Dr. Ahhazredit is an expert on genetic experimentation and biological warfare with the Ministry.

We have been given notice that there is a news blackout concerning the island, but a source close to the investigation tells us that the servants who came with the doctor are missing, except for one, who has been found, but in considerable distress and no longer quite “human” if this source is to be believed.

Accompanying the cruiser is a troopship with a complete biological warfare detachment, along with additional security forces. Our source once more has told us that a large nuclear weapon has been taken to the island, for what reason, we are unsure, and our source cannot provide that information. We will attempt to interview Dr. Ahhazredit as soon as possible. GNS will keep you informed of the latest in this mystery.

 

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056-2510 Gateway News Service- Freedonia

Rumors are swirling over a possible break up of Veedback. The various members have been seen on either solo projects or working with other bands recently. Hot Metal Magazine first broke the story with Herman Zero working with Thunderpuppy on their new album. Attempts to get interviews with the band have met with a complete stonewall. Lydia Vervain has been in the studio working on a solo album.

We finally caught up with Rosalita Tuesday, the bands manager, and she laughed off the rumors, stating that the band had been non stop for years, either in the studio or touring, so they needed a little “Me” time. She said that they are looking at their next album after a short break to get the creative juices flowing again. As Ruby told us: “You can’t stay up as a multi platinum band as long as they have, and not need to get a recharge.

We are told that Delilah D’Aubry has been spotted at the Nacogdoches Central Library apparently engrossed in works by classic 20th century authors like Ayn Rand. What this means, we cannot tell you, but she has always been rather cerebral. I am told that she and Lydia have been meeting at A Cuppa Joe and looking over books lately. What this means, no one can tell.

 

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059-2510 Gateway News Service- New Paris

Debris from the battle in orbit has become an issue, as several ships have been damaged by chunks from the destroyed Battle Station #1. The government of New Paris has sent out a request for bids for orbital clean up services. A shuttle taking workers from the surface to a large ore carrier in orbit was struck and severely damaged by a piece of the station. Fortunately no hull breach was suffered, but a rescue craft from Main Orbital had to go and rescue the shuttle which had lost its engines.

As is common with situations like this, the debris is difficult to collect, with the larger pieces being swept away soon, but the smaller pieces will take years if not decades to remove as hazards to space travel. The contract is for two years and is worth 3 billion stellars for orbital cleanup services. It is expected that a large number of companies will bid on the contract to remove all of this debris. Also independent space sweepers have been working ever since which while not extremely lucrative, can provide an enterprising ship captain a reasonable rate of return on their investment. Also the New Paris authorities are paying slightly above standard rates for all debris which can be removed.

 

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the island of Dr. Moro

What you did there -- it has been seen.

Unamit Ahhazredit

That too.

 

[kilemall]

Horrible punnery afoot!