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This archive exists to provide a clear and concise timeline of notable events in Bowex's recent history. The newest three articles at any one time are displayed in the Bowex InfoNet. After that, they are stored in this archive for historical safe-keeping.

11/11/819 - A final construction phase has been initiated at Port Talbot in the Omega 3 system. This marks the final push before the colonisation of Planet Sprague itself begins in earnest. Additional resources are being dedicated to the area, with prices offered aboard the structure expected to rise accordingly. Full details can be found here.
08/08/819 - The Board of Directions have given the green light to a new staff recreational initiative. A monthly Lottex'„¢ draw will be hosted once a month aboard the BES Victoria I, after which the jackpot will be distributed to the winning employee. Tickets cost 5 million credits, with multiple purchases being legal and encouraged. Full details can be found here.24/05/819 - One month after the initial withdrawal of our trade fleets from Rheinland due to the economic slump caused by the Bonn Crisis, resumption of trade has been authorised by the Board of Directors. While the pre-slump market conditions have not returned, the situation seems stable enough to prevent further deterioration. Full details can be found here.21/05/819 - Following a request for greater transparency in our operations from the government, management has proposed a new convoy reporting system. A template has been provided for ease of display, and to allow employees to present important information quickly and efficiently. Convoy reports are to be filed for each gathering of four or more ships. InfoNet bonuses apply and will be paid at the end of each working month. Full details can be found here.19/04/819 - Conflict between Interspace Shipping and the Rheinlandic Bundestag has led to widespread financial panic within Rheinland. The knock-on effects include wildly fluctuating commodity prices and unstable stock markets. Until the crisis has been resolved, Bowex is re-routing its fleets to more profitable climes. Management suggests routing ore stockpiles from King's Cross towards Liberty instead of the ailing Rheinland. Full details can be found here. 09/04/819 - Bowex has celebrated a new dawn of corporate prosperity today, as King's Cross Station finally goes live. Components for the station had been in fabrication for several weeks leading up to the deploy date, at which point they were towed into place by several Base Construction Platforms. The station is expected to be open to the public within three weeks. Full details can be found here.06/01/819 - Following a massive strike of Bauxite miners on Planet Leeds, we were approached by Daumann Heavy Construction, with an offer to supply much required Aluminium. This material is a vital resource in the construction of Hull Panels, so a deal was gladly struck. The ore can now be retrieved from the Munich system, and transported to Stokes Smelter. Full details can be found here.26/10/818 - Vital contracts have recently been struck with the GMG, BHG Core and Daumann. Each of these contracts greatly benefits Bowex and Bretonia as a whole, leading HQ to prioritise their completion over our other foreign concerns. Bowex's contracts to the Crown and military will of course come first, even over these pressing concerns. Full details can be found here.19/09/818 - The Bowex corporation has initiated Op. SQUEEGEE, under the leadership of ExSec Manager Andrew Peterson. Clydesdale freighters of the Brigade enter Kusari core systems, damage the local trade infrastructure, then proceed to Okinawa to load on H-Fuel. Full details can be found here. 13/08/818 - The treacherous Kusari forces occupying northern Leeds have launched a surprise attack on LD-14, seizing the station. Due to this, all Bowex flights to upper Leeds have been suspended. LD-14's fall has led to a surge in demand for war materials on Planet Leeds, that we must ship there. Full details can be found here. 12/08/818 - The border conflict between Rheinland and Bretonia has come to an amicable end. At the request of the Bretonian government, Bowex paid the outstanding fines but does not accept liability for the incident. The Rheinland sponsored pirate Adam Spire paid us compensation and apologised for his actions. Trade rights to Rheinland are resumed - do not transport Military Vehicles. Full details can be found here. 07/07/818 - In a daring move, a duo of Bowex ships infiltrated the Munich system, and deposited the interior of Scarborough Shipyard's septic tank in orbit of Planet Nuremberg. This is said to have irritated the local residents, who have had to contract ALG Waste Disposal to remove the mess. Both ships returned to Bretonia safely. More information can be found here.29/06/818 - After sponsoring pirates to attempt murder against a Bowex employee, Rheinland made a show of choosing a side in the Tau war, as the RFP imposed unreasonable and ridiculous fines on the Bowex corporation. Negotiations failed, and the Snowdown jump gate was sealed, pending further discussion on Rheinland's hostility by Parliament. Rheinland used this as a pretext for war, and invaded the system. Full details can be found here.