Intersystem News Feed

Terra-Sol date 3814.257

Excerpt from an article by Xilan Carr, Primis System, planet Nea-gi

An already unstable situation has been rocked by the earlier announcement from Paxis. Two ships have been confirmed missing, both vanished without a trace, and five more have stopped communicating with PSSC Control. More than one politician—both at home and abroad—are calling for action. Some want investigations. Others are demanding more lethal courses, although it’s unclear whom exactly they plan on shooting at. Among those not blessed by positions of power, authority, and security, however, fear seems to be the primary response…

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Excerpt from an op-ed by Ali Byron, Orionis System, moon Kerlidin

…and this outrage cannot be allowed. To my way of thinking, it’s about time someone blasted the whole Pax fleet into dust and debris, because what good do they do anymore? “The primary mission of this fleet is to serve the citizens of the quadrant and ensure those without any stock or stake in the outcome of war have the necessary means to survive.” Lies. Maybe the original Pax ships were true to their intended purpose, but those times are long behind us. What else but the same greed that runs the systems’ governments explains why a supposed aid organization would deny assistance to an outpost as desperate as ours? If this continues…

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Excerpt from an internal report by Nyko Japur, Draconis System, planet Vohtu

…our water stores are going to run out. Soon. Based on current estimates, by the end of this seasonal cycle, we will be forced to make a choice—irrigate our crops for the next harvest or ensure the population has enough to drink in order to survive. Food will last a while longer, but the issues caused by drought have already raised prices and restricted access to certain produce and goods. The second missing shipment of materials from Pax ships has pushed us dangerously close to the edge of true rationing. By this time next year, major evacuations of entire cities could become necessary. The question then, however, would be just as hard to answer—where would they go? In short, if the Pax supply drops don’t resume soon…

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Excerpt from an article by Lyli Quinn, Pavonis System, planet Usidu

…then we’re fucked.