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Defence Of The Throne Worlds Content Disabled
We have decided to suspend the Defence of the Throne Worlds incursions for the time being due to performance issues experienced on the nodes running them. While we investigate and fix the problem that is causing the performance issues, we have taken the feature offline to limit disruption to players and developers alike, and prevent any unnecessary loss…
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Level3 Communications Backbone Network Problems
For the last day and a half, the Level3 Communications network has been experiencing major problems in the Midwest area. Although our game is served from four different transit providers, of which Level3 is only one of them, this is still impacting a l…
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INTERVIEW: Charles White – The Man Behind the Space Pope
With all the fuss about Empress Jamyl being ‘dead’ dead and the Imperium invading Providence we thought we’d speak to Max Singularity (Charles White), the man behind the character known as the Space Pope. We talked about his work at NASA, his relationship with The Mittani and fancy dress competitions – as well as his…
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Zemina Torval and Florence Lavigny Join Patreus’ Campaign
Zemina Torval and Florence Lavigny Join Patreus’ Campaign Senator Patreus has seen a resurgence of support since his declaration of war against the group responsible for Emperor Hengist Duval’s murder. Reports from the campaign have indicated that Emperor’s Dawn is now claiming responsibility for the regicide, although this hasn’t been independently confirmed as yet. In…
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Unconfirmed: Nulli Secunda Aims To Disband After Alliance Tournament
Early this morning a post was created on Reddit claiming to be a direct quote from an alliance message from Gorga, CEO of Common Sense Ltd, and Nulli Secunda. This post claims that Nulli Secunda aim to disband after the alliance tournament finishes. Although this information is unconfirmed, it would appear that Common Sense Ltd…
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GalNet Focus on Democracy
GalNet Focus on Democracy This weekly roundup highlights some of the minor factions pursuing the dream of democratic freedom by holding elections (*). Here are 10 of the 2,106 minor factions holding elections: Cocoyet Holdings HIP 113948 United Ind…
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Civil Aid Crisis as Millions of Mourners Fill Capitol
Civil Aid Crisis as Millions of Mourners Fill Capitol The civic authorities on Capitol have reported needing to use strategic reserves of food, medical supplies and shelters as millions of mourners now fill the streets, waiting for their chance to see Emperor Hengist Duval’s body before the funeral next week. In all of history there…
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Athena System Hosts ‘XYZ Fight Club’
Athena System Hosts ‘XYZ Fight Club’ The popular gladiatorial tournament known as the ‘XYZ Fight Club’ took place again this weekend. Our reporters were ringside for the spectacle. Pilots descended on Athena, pitting dog-fighting skills against one another in both light and medium ships. Criminals targeting participant Commander Angel Rose marred the start of the…
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Heike Starport Security under Strain
Heike Starport Security under Strain On patrol outside the busy starport of Brunel Station, Heike Security Forces pilot Kenji Nobu reluctantly admits that not all visitors to the station are being subjected to “the full scrutiny of the law”. “There’s just too many of them and too few of us”, Nobu said, resignedly. In the…