Mars attacks! (well, not really..)

In their version of a hostile Earth takeover, Nomads have taken the planet formerly known as Dante in the Omcron Major system. This, even being a hostile incursion, has prompted no response from any House Police or Navy. Their simple response was, "We simply don't care. Rogues are of no concern to our interests, except when they're being wiped out. Then, maybe a few less people will be killed. Just hope they don't screw up my chances of becoming an Ace."

However, many outlaw factions operating in conjunction with the Liberty Rogues, including Outcasts and Hackers, have sent patrols to investigate the Nomad defences, but no trace of them has been seen or heard since. The defences, presumably, are most probably non-existent. Given the Hackers and Outcast rate of survival in fighting, especially against Nomads and their Valkyrie N1's, the speculation is limitless.

The system, being linked to the Tempest Nebula by an unlocated wormhole, is in an unfortunate position to defend against the Nomad invaders, as they are so close to their own home ground. The Zoners and Rogues, however, are at least two systems away from any House system, and therefore, out of range of quick backup. Not that Rogues would get much backup from these systems, but it was worth a mention.

For now, everyone is just watching in fits of laughter, as the extremely horrible pilots that once tried to kill them now try to kill Nomads, who are dominating them worse than the Agiera and DSE Convoys.


Comfort, AoF Void News.

Damn my typing..... I either go too quickly or my grip on reality is leaving me again O.o

Don't worry m8, this typo thingy happens to all including me(in fact quite often for me).i was only joking

An Rehabilitation Asylum for Second-Generation Reavers was raided tonight, all occupants taken back, and all staff ruthlessly raped, skinned, and eaten alive. The Second Generation Reavers, of course, were then all killed as well. This would come from the Reavers philosiphy of; "If they don't work out the first time, they don't work out." Sources speculate that the Reavers just didn't want the Pilots rehabilitated and then to work against them, as they know locations of bases and have knowledge of tactics and loadout.

Bounty Hunters have been hired to chase after them, and are still in close pursuit. Some have been gunned down, but most are surprisingly still alive. "They're trying to use Guerilla Tactics on us, but are failing. Lets face it - these guys are just better at a full frontal assaults," mentioned the Leader of the chasing pack. Engagements are imminent, as they have crossed into Unknown 2, an actually known Base System of the Reavers.

Last reports on the base that caught the full brunt of the attack will be repaired in up to 5 mods. The base in question would prefer to stay anonymous, even though most reporters already know the name. As for me, I have only one thing to say about the name:

Nyaah, nyaah, nyaah, nyaah, nyaah, not gonna tell you!


Comfort, AoF Void News.

i don't care for that Reavers base anyways. :

ohh :

If you bomb them, they will come. Or at least that's the rule with Nomads.

Bombing runs in Omicron Delta against Nomads have attracted a lot of attention from the Nomads - and any attention from a Nomad is bad attention. Their newly developed Highbreds (Or Hybrids, for anyone who can't make sense of it) are blasting their way through every Anubis MK2 and Conqueror sent at them. Order, Monkey and Robot strategists have worked out many new strategies aganst their incursions, but so far, all have failed.

The newly developed Monkey Battleships are being hastily assembled for use in Convoy protection, but are nowhere near large enough in number to be sent into active duty in Omicron Delta yet. If they are, Monkey Scientists and Tacticians say that, "They could be shot to pieces by Nomad Patrols easily when they're alone, or even worse - captured and used against us by the evil menace."

Until these new Battleships are mass-produced to sufficient numbers to combat this Nomad insanity, all planetary bombing runs will be suspended. Since all crews operating in the system will be on leave for an extended period of time, Alcohol, particularly wine, will be an extremely valuable commodity in this system. Bring it, and they shall drink! Feel free to join in the beer-fest too, it's for everyone

Comfort, AoF Void News.

Gas is passed! H-Fuel fields in the Sigma systems are nearly run out, with only a year or two left, and there is a new crisis in the colonies: Fuel Shortages.

The GMG (Gas Miners Guild), Samura, and Kishiro, the three main companies resposible for the mining and distribution of this gas among the five colonies, are, as told by one representative; "We are in deep s***. If we run out now, every Navy patrol and Trade convoy will be brought to a complete standstill. Sirius will collapse under the economic and protective strain. Fuel rationing will be a near impossible task, with billions of people with spacecraft flitting about our Galaxy already. We, I will say once again, are in DEEEP S***."

In response to this, all GMG explorer convoys are now more frequent than ever, and are as well-equipped as possible, searching and discovering new systems in the hope that new gas reserves will be found in time. All convoys transporting H-Fuel around the place will be even more protected as well, in a bid to keep the precious fuel from harm. Outcast and Corsair attacks have increased as well in the Sigma systems, trying to take some gas for themselves. One message heard over comms from an Outcast in apology said; "Hey, everybody needs it! Down with money, up with combustion technology!" Corsairs just said; "Up yours, GMG!" The GMG thought they were Rheinlanders for a while, but figured it out when they saw that they were flying the M-7 Class Centurion.

The engineers of Kusari are looking for new ways to increase the fuel-efficiency of the current H-Fuel Drive, and are also researching into Chicken-poo powered engines. It's been done.... but not too effectively. Solar-powered drives are also being developed, but these are deemed impossible to function in Nebulas or clouds, or even with just a weak-starred system.

As for me, I'm stockpiling H-Fuel right now. And YOU can't have any! HAH! Although, the highest bidder can have it.... for a while. Interest gathers on it too. Come and buy, if you want your kneecaps lopped off.


Comfort, AoF Void News.

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. And what one says, another will follow.

After a major improvement in Pirate tactics, a rise in Bounty Hunter fatalities due to this, and paycuts due to no particular reason other than corruption and hatred, Bounty Hunters all over Sirius are defecting back to their notorious gangs of miscreants. "More money and more freedom! NOW DROP YOUR CARGO!" Said one defective Bounty Hunter, who just happened to be on a patrol near my ship at the time... annoying sunuva defective sprocket! In any case Sirius is becoming more unpredictable than ever, and the Bounty Hunters just don't help. I mean really. Changing RP in the middle of your round just ain't kewl!

But in all seriousness, Pirates are getting stronger by the day, and all House Navies must compensate for the increasingly large and better-trained opposition. Training, technology, repitition of training, increasing firepower, even MORE repitition of training, and just pure plain dumb luck are all that stand between these brave men (and possibly women) and the cruel, cold vacuum of space.

As for you, audience, you probably don't care. To you, this just means more killing opportunities for you and your Justice Mk1's. Or possibly something more advanced, I don't know what you carry. Just kill them already. KILL THEM. *Foams at the mouth, grabs a Daumman Shredder and blows the camera crew apart*


Comfort, AoF Void News. BLARGH!!!!!

Never eat the yellow snow! (it's dangerous - you don't know what food dye that really is! Allergic reactions can be deadly.) But, of course, not everyone listens to the best advice.

As was shown by a recent civilian vigilante attack on Buffalo Base, owned by the Liberty Rogues. The civilians that pioneered the raid were gunned down with ease, but not for lack of planning. Or even firepower. No, it was for lack of listening. Not a single one of them knew what was in those Badlands. Why? They were from Kusari. And every Libertonian knows, a Kusarian never listens to any problems outside their own House or trade routes. (For most other Houses, it is the same, but we might as well insult who we can.) Not a single one listened to the news stories (me, of course), or the rumours (partly me, but mine are all insults and accusations), and walked straight into a Death Trap. They even ignored the huge, flashing, neon sign that read:

WARNING: DO NOT ENTER. NAVIGATIONAL HAZARD. SENSORS AND VISIBILTY REDUCED WITHIN. PIRATE PATROLS REGULAR. ENTER AT YOUR PERIL. AND ENJOY THE FAIR NEXT WEEK. VIVA LA PITTSBURGH MINERS.

And, alas, they were struck down.Not by the Liberty Rogues in their Bloodhounds as the civilians raiders expected, but by Outcasts. Outcasts in Stilettos. The Civilians in Hawks (with Flashpoint armament) didn't stand a chance against the Pyros and Dragoon onslaught. Cut to shreds. And we have it all on video, because I followed the poor bastards. I als regret to inform you that I was in an Armored Transport at the time and could fire back as effectively as a rock. If only there had been someone to throw me.

But, since the massacre happened on their turf, the Libertonian officials, for no particular reason, have FINALLY decided to go offensive against the New York Menace. "The Rogues shall be wiped from the heartland of our fair Liberty. It shall be cleansed of the infestation, never to return. Unless there's a party, then we're completely unarmed. So crap." Hopefully those not-so-clever-Rogues won't read the huge, flashing, neon sign out front.


Comfort, AoF Void News.

Pittsburgh Miner Massacre!

Somehow (hopefully not due to the last broadcast), Rogues have successfully attacked and destroyed a massive jubilation festival for the Miners of Pittburgh. Somehow, Rogues apparently learned to take advantage of their surroundings and read the huge sign mentioned in the last update (again, hope it wasn't me who tipped them off). None of the LPI or Liberty Navy at the scene were armed, and this just sealed their fate even more. All patrols were cut off for the festival, which sealed their fate EVEN more. As if to make it even worse, half the people at the scene were trampled even before the Rogues got their first pot-shot out.

When the alarms were raised, everyone just fled for the hills. Even thought they would be even more exposed up there, some random Miner just yelled, "RUN FOR THE HILLS!", and everyone followed like the mindless Libertonian sheep they are. Needless to say, it as the worst massacre since the Dante invasion.
Still makes me giggle too. Rogues getting blasted by Nomads, how could you not laugh at that? Anyway, back on the subject.
These Rogues were surprisingly intelligent, and had the tactics of madmen. Not Reavers-type madmen, but madmen nonetheless. Their usual armament may do nothing but slightly scratch the usual ship hull, but are devastating to bare flesh. They burned through one, maybe two people at a time, cutting swathes through the crowd on the hilltop.

All in all, it was a huge massacre. But, the Rogues succumbed to their own stupidity in the end. Suddenly, they started dropping out of the sky, without apparent reason. All was silent. Later, it was found, the H-Fuel in their tanks had dried up. They didn't even notice the warning alarms or the flashing lights. Too transfixed on their easy prey, they didn't realise they were about to fall prey to gravity. Oh well, stupid is as stupid does!


Comfort, AoF Void News.

They can see into your future, and yet they won't tell you what they see without full up-front payment, and even when you do pay they say it so mysteriously you can't understand what they're on about anyway, which is why absolutely everyone in the sector hates them. Yes, you guessed it - Psychics.

Now, if I could remember what I was actually meant to be telling you about - instead of just bashing Psychics (Which I love doing, don't get me wrong, but it's not particularly constructive and it doesn't get me paid. When do I get paid anyway...?). Ah, yes, that was it!

It's the new craze sweeping through the Five Houses - Psychic readings! Yes, I know, it sounds ridiculous, but everyone believes in scams anyway. Everyone just loves to know their future, as it usually holds something interesting. And even if it doesn't, they love to listen anyway. From getting blown up by the next Pirate they encounter, to making the greatest trade profit of their life, to joining the navy and getting their vasectomies.

These Psychics are making such a profit that they have collected into their own union, and have subsequently bought the Luxury Liner Hawaii, just so that they have a more aesthetic location to do their readings. The fact that it's much more dangerous to get their doesn't deter their customers however, and their escorts are as powerful as their will to be conned out of their cash. Of course, the fact that the Psychics predict nothing but death is a slight mystery to some people, although to most who frequent the area, it isn't in the least.

The Outcasts and Corsairs in Sigma-19 really don't mind the extra traffic, and are reaping the rewards of ransoms and Luxury Goods. Fortunately a few Lethal Weapon and Die Hard incidents have plagued these Pirate Factions, making the trip a little more easy while the Pirates scan their holds for any escape pods that are labeled 'Good Guy' or 'Vigilante'.


Comfort, AoF Void News.

Did you know Butterflies can fly Pirate Destroyers? So did I. Want to know how? Well, so does everyone else, so get in line with impatience and doubt.

A Pirate Destroyer (also listed under cargo ships, if you destroy one that is) was seen by Outcast spectators flying erratically through the Tohoku system, chased by several Pirate fighters firing everything they had at it. The chase was quite amusing to Outcast pilots, who just sat back and watched while pirates fought to simply get the Destroyer in their sights. "I don't know who was flying that thing, but boy did it piss those Pirates off. I swear, that's the first time we have ever not engaged Pirates on sight. It was just too hilarious to pass up watching!"
With this spectatorship going on, I also interviewed pirates about this incident: "No radio transmissions were being answered, and everybody who was chasing wondered what kind of mastermind could fly like that - it seemed so creatively insane! It was complete insanity down here. Believe me, Nomads could have invaded the planet and they would have run right back into the depths of space just because the amount of people running around for no reason."

The Pirate Destroyer in question, strangely enough, looked like it was trying to dock with a large asteroid several times. This asteroid was later identified as a previously unknown Dragon base. God knows how I haven't discovered that one yet. Although, the base seemed to be a bit unresponsive, especially with the fact that not even its turrets fired on the passing precession. Radio transfers later confirmed that the Dragons inside were laughing maniacally. Nobody can quite tell why not.

As for the pilot of this congregation, it turned out to be a single, small, remote control Butterfly. tThe radio transmissions used to control it were traced back to the area of my publishing studio. A search is being conducted by Pirates (secretly, of course) in this area, but so far no one has been accused.

Who knows who flew this monstrosity through the far reaches of Kusari space, mystifying a wing of hard-bitten Pirate veterans. It could have been almost anyone.... including me.


Comfort, AoF Void News.