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Glorious Terra
16-07-2005, 20:26
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Imperial Government Announces Further Ship Construction

In the light of the successful development of the ISS Conqueror, the Empire's first Interstellar Starship, the Imperial Navy Command at Moscow have announced that there will be a further batch of five Conqueror Class Starships constructed by the Dockyard facilities at Imperial Star Base 01.

The ISS Conqueror, due for launch later today, is classified as an Explorer/Missile Boat, equipped with Atomic torpedoes along with state-of-the-art sensor systems covering life-sign identification, atmospheric analysis, and 5 Kilometre-range IEL (Infra-red, Electric & Light) targetting scanners.

INC have further announced that two more Starships will be designed to Explorer/Missile Boat status. Two of the further Conquerors will be developed as short-range Home Defence, whilst the remaining vessel will be converted to a Troop/Heavy Cargo Transport.

The Conqueror is due to begin exploration duties later today.

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Terran Imperial Army engages Rebels in South-east Asia

Three Legions from the Terran Imperial Army engaged seperatist Rebels earlier today as they attempted to split the former nation of Korea from the Empire of Glorious Terra.

Army forces have been withheld from engagements in recent weeks in a bid to seek a peaceful settlement with the Rebel forces, however reports of human rights abuses and the rape and murder of Imperial Terrans created a blunt response from the Imperial Palace in Great Britain.

Emperor Juilus William Ascot I ordered the Imperial Army into the disputed area as soon as he was informed of the dastardly deeds of the Rebels. Fierce fighting occured in the area for several hours before the Rebels where overwhelmed by superior Terran Army forces.

Emperor Ascot is reportedly intending to visit the area in order to offer his personal condolences to the families of those tortured by the Rebel groups.

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Thermonuclear Test conducted over Wasteland Zone

The Imperial Government announced that is successfully detonated a Thermonuclear Weapon over the Wasteland Zone, formerly North America and the location of the Enemy during the Unification War.

The 3 Megaton Warhead was delivered with no problems using a new launch vehicle that Imperial Scientists are attempting to minimise into a Ship-based Torpedo. The weapon would allow much greater strength in onboard armament; current Torpedo yeilds are only 500 Kilotons each.

Imperial Government sources refused to comment on when the vehicle would be deployed.

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Imperial Economy on the Increase

Figures released by the Imperial Economic Ministry have shown economic growth at 5 percent this quarter, 2 percent up on the previous figures.

Consumer spending has increased 6 percent over the last quarter, with government expenditure up by 2 percent. Business Investment is up by 1.5 percent.

Economists predict that the economy is reaching a high point, and have mentioned concerns about inflation. The Consumer Price Index shows an overall 3 percent increase in prices. Many are speculating that the Global Monetary Policy Committee will increase Interest Rates from the current 1.5 percent.
Yugoamerica
16-07-2005, 21:46
The RFV High Guard,a small scout ship, was passing through the system.

A very bored Captain Brannigan as sitting in his chair on the bridge, staring into the stars. A small beeping noise rang accross the bridge. The science officer called the captain.

"Sir, I have something."

Captain Branniggan's face didn't even twitch.

"Let me guess, Ensign Jordan, yet another nebula?"

"No sir, it seems that a primitive Super-Luminous drive was used in this sector, nothing that could travel between stars effectively...wait, it seems that this planet, VN-104-03, shows signs of civilization. Lots of leftover radiation on 03, similar to Carray Prime or Columbia 03."

Captain Branniggan stood up, and walked over to the console, leaning over the shoulder of Jordan.

"Incredible. Hail the nearest ship...I suppose we should use old-style 2D transmission?
This is the Red Fleet Vessel High Guard. We are of a star aproxamitely 3500 light years away. We would request an audience with your planetary leadership."

Branniggan sat back down, and awaited a response.