14th April 826 A.S.

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The "Zoner Corporation" known as Omicron Supply Industries just announced that their profits have doubled since the annexation of Gran Canaria. The CEO of Omicron Supply Industries and established evil genius, Paul Mendes, released a statement following this announcement:

"The annexation of Gran Canaria has been the best thing that has happened to our corporation since we usurped the Zoner identity pretending to share their core values and ideology.

Frankly the Zoner workers in our industries were lazy, undisciplined and expensive. They were not a good investment. So we made a deal with Bretonia and as their official representatives we shipped them off to a rocky hellhole in the middle of nowhere called Pygar while coordinating with the BAF to make this transition as smooth as possible. Then, as part of the agreement, the Leeds refugees started pouring in, hungry and poor. They were ready to do anything for a few breadcrumbs and we happily obliged. However we are considering to ration those breadcrumbs just to keep them on the edge.

I can now confirm the rumors that we are in talks with the Kingdom of Bretonia about procuring those upstart Independent miners who were captured during the Aland uprising. It would be a shame to leave them in a cold cell when they could labor day and night in our newest mines designed for political dissidents.

The "Red Commodore" John Redmond

Finally, I would also like to thank the Red Commodore for his help in procuring certain female specimen."

When asked to elaborate, the CEO creepily looked to the ground while raising his eyebrows, obviously contemplating new ways to exploit support the Zoner movement.

The Red Commodore is a nickname of John Redmond, a Communist party member and Leeds war veteran, and currently commander of all BAF forces in the system. Known by his friends as Johnny the Commie he is very popular among the population of Gran Canaria for his peaceful, non-violent efforts to establish harmony and love among the Zoner, Bretonian and Corsair population.

We tried to approach him for a comment but his office informed us that he was touring again the Coalition-controlled parts of the planet.

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24th April 826 A.S.

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Following their victory over the combined KNF and GMG forces in Sigma-21, the Rheinland Military was authorized to plan a military strike against Ageira's Honshu Gate Construction Site.

Carried out by Battlegroup Kolleda, the attack was a total success for Rheinland as they caught the Ageira defenders totally unprepared. Drone footage from the smoldering wreckage indicate that the base's living quarters were particularly targeted by the Military's bomber 'death squadrons' in an effort to kill as many as possible.

At the time of the attack, a DSE supply transport was nearby and it was not spared either with multiple torpedoes ripping apart its hull, engulfing it in flames instantly going down with all 50 crew members onboard. The wreckage can still be found near the construction site. Rheinland Military has stated that this was accidental and repeated that the focus of the operation was Ageira's construction site.

Experts believe that the lackluster defense of Ageira's construction site was attributed to sweaping security budget cuts in an effort to maximize its profits as their Manhattan Executives believed they were safe behind their neutrality. President White and his company did not bother to make any comments about the attack or their killed employees so far.


Liberty's intelligence agencies have also intercepted a telegram sent by Senior Professor Moriarty of the Lane Hackers to Chancellor Luisa Neumann congratulating her for the successful military strike against Ageira describing it as "driving a knife to the heart of Liberty's corporate beast".

The attack on the Sigma-21 project is not the only recent blow Rheinland has incurred on the Libertonian corporation. At the recommendation of the Lane Hackers, the lucrative Frankfurt - Sigma-15 construction project was handed over to EFL Oil & Machinery, ending four centuries of Ageira monopoly.

Rumors abound on what will happen next. Rest assured however that Rheinland officials along with their Lane Hacker allies will not let Ageira off the hook so easily.

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7th June 826 A.S.

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Okay we are back live from our rogue radio frequences on Manhattan, the beating heart of Sirius. Together with us we have Mike Rogers, a neuralnet personality and human rights activist. How are you Mike?

- I am very well, thanks Jack.
- We heard you talking about the Hackers again.
- What about them?
- They announced they have opened a new seat in the Professorship. What can you tell us about it?
- It is pretty much a race, Jack. A private mission that whoever completes it first, becomes LH's newest Professor.
- And anyone can participate in this race? Let's say you want to participate, can you do it?
- No, no. Eligible are only Lane Hackers of Level 4 rank or Provocateurs.
- Can you tell us about the competitors? Who should we expect to be the next Professor?
- No one has publicly declared that they are running so far.
- Really?
- Oh yes, conspiracies and power struggles are very frequent. For example the low-level Hackers assisting a competitor could may be well working for another. Thus, as you can imagine, the competitors want to stay hidden as much as possible.
- Of course but who are the favorites?

- Based on all betting applications, the most likely candidate is Elektra King. With a 1.92 rate.

- Are you betting on her?

- Absolutely. Unlike any other candidate, she has achieved the Provocateur title. She is also one of the most experienced members of the illustrious organization.

- But you have heard the rumors, haven't you?

- Yes I have. Those who know her well, say that she has become sadistic, insane and utterly ruthless. Just look at her eyes, Jack, that woman should had been institutionalized to an asylum.

- Her mental instability might also be a weakness Mike.

- Maybe you are right. Close behind her with a 2.28 rate is Mr. Blackfriar.

- Really? I never expected he would be that high.

- Don't underestimate him, he is a genius, Jack.

- Oh c'mon.

- He likes to keep a low-profile. Unlike King, he is quiet and calculating. He is very careful in his game. Don't forget his specialization is on Intelligence.

- Oh that's the toughest path a Lane Hacker could take. But still, he is not as noteworthy as other names, I mean--

- Do you know that he was apprenticed by Professor Yoshida himself?

- That explains why he is so high then.

- Indeed. Next in line is Mildred Wolfe.

- Oh yes, she is a nasty one.

- She is one of the deadliest Hackers in the history of the organization, and she is a very new one.

- Do you think she has what it takes to complete this mission?

- Absolutely. She is hungry and eager to dominate everyone and achieve every single record of the Hackers.

- Yes but you have seen it before. Those with the brain always come on top.

- She is a predator. Remember that Jack.

- And who is the fourth leading candidate?

- That's Wolfgang Weisen.

- Ah a familiar face. I know him very well. Why is he not as high as the others Mike?

- He has officially stated that he is not participating in the competition. This of course caused his betting rate to fall to the bottom. But then.. hefty bets were made on his name raising it up to the 4th spot.

- Who would you do that? He said he is not running!

- So what? It might be part of the ruse. No one considers him as a target now. And there are people who profited from the dramatic drop of his rate. It is probably an extremely well-calculated move.

- Imagine being the person who betted on Weisen when his rate was at the bottom...

- Could even be Weisen himself. He is the richest candidate by far. He has the most connections in Sirius. If money and connections can get you this Professorship seat, Weisen is your man.

- I think I just found where I am going to put my money. Haha! Thank you for your information Mike. Now it's time to move to our next topic.

- See you next time Jack.

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20th January 827 A.S.

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Coming to you live from the beating heart of Sirius, to confront the lies and propaganda of the corporatocracy. This is Sam Wilson and you are listening to Radio Free Liberty.

Today with us we have Jake Atkinson, for those of you who don't know Mr Atkinson he is a former Rogue and a man with profound knowledge of Liberty's underworld. Welcome.

- Thank you Sam.

- Okay I am going straight for the main question. What is going on?

- Insanity, Sam. Insanity and madness. That's what is going on.

- Yeah we have all seen the news. Enforcer Dixon, literally the Rogue Boss' right-hand man released thousands of slaves on the streets of Pittsburgh.

- Yes their monetary losses are huge but they want to hurt the Outcasts. They know they need the labor urgently before the cardamine harvest season arrives.

- Why would they want to hurt their allies?

- Allies? Ha! Do you know they blocked the Outcasts from joining the Alliance?

- No, it can't be true.

- Oh yes. The Rogues have even blocked the Outcasts from using their bases.

- This is suicide Jake!

- Yes it is. But the man behind all this doesn't care. His name is Corin Frei.


- The undisputed leader of the Unioners?

- Yes. Amy Hawthorne is the nominal Boss of the Liberty Rogues but she is just a puppet of Corin Frei. He is the one pulling the strings, he is the one whispering in her ears. How do you think she became the Boss?

- Lord Moka resigned. Wait. That's now what really happened, right?

- Finally you start connecting the pieces Sam. Corin Frei organized the coup on Lord Moka because he needs the Corsair Empire. Without their support the RHA/Coalition forces will be unstoppable. He needs to be useful to the Corsairs and turning the Rogues against the Outcasts is an excellent way to do that. Outcasts rely on Liberty for their labor, for the majority of cardamine sales, for many things.

- Do you have any sort of proof for that Jake?

- Yes we know the level of control Corin Frei exerts on the Rogues. We know that after the Lane Hackers privately contacted the UN leadership and ten minutes later we had Enforcer Dixon threatening the Hackers with consequences for moving against Frei. Frei is insanely influential.

- So Frei's control over the Rogues not only helped him get on the Corsair Empire's good graces but also to turn the Rogues against the Hackers who were pushing him to return their old Flagship which he allegedly stole from them.


- Yes, Sirene. It was a brilliant move. Killed two birds with one stone. With Corsair help, he defeated the Hessians in Munich and neutralized the Hackers in the north. Even the Professors had not seen this coming.

Do you know the ancient wisdom 'Appear strong when you are weak and appear weak when you strong'? This is exactly what Frei did. He presented himself as a drunkard with anger management issues. No one considered him as a threat. It was all a ploy.

- No wonder why he enjoys unprecedented levels of power within the Union, he doesn't even have a second. Thank you Sam. Your insider perspective is valuable for both our listeners and myself. What do you think will happen now?

- I can only talk about my former home, the Rogues. It's going to get ugly Sam, I foresee a Civil war coming soon. The Rogues are free folk they are not going to put up a Rheinland boot on their necks. As soon as more realize what is going on, they will revolt.

- Hopefully that won't impact the daily lives of law-abiding citizens. The last thing we need is gang wars on Manhattan's streets. Thank you for joining us Jake!

- Thank you for having me Sam.

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11th April 827 A.S.

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A great day for Rheinland and her people.

Everyone now agrees that the military coup d'etat in Rheinland brought many people together; Bretonians and Imperials under a common master, but most importantly an Alliance between Republican Shipping and the Unioners.

It was not an easy task.

In case you don't remember, the Unioner undisputed leader, Corin Frei, has been hiding the last few days while his men have been sacrificing their lives to put the Emperor on His golden throne.

During the anniversary of the Unioner Gas Attack on Alster Shipyard, where hundreds of workers were choked to death in a vigorous display of Unioner power, Corin Frei visited the station in his first public appearance in order to sign an Alliance with the Republican CEO. Analysts agree that he couldn't have chosen a better timing for this historical agreement.

The chemistry between the two men was obvious from the beginning. The Republican CEO lavished Frei with praises and monetary "gifts" but while the Unioner boss was about to present his own gift, a ship full of gas passed outside Alster Shipyard. Terror grippled the entire Republican delegation before it was revealed that it was just a harmless ship carrying H-fuel.

In his speech, the Republican CEO underlined the "core values that Republican Shipping has always shared with the Empire" before noting that "my Unioner allies couldn't have chosen a better moment to visit Alster". Corin Frei tried to give a speech as well but he had too many drinks already so instead he exclaimed "Brothers in Gas!" to underline the unbreakable bond and history that the two factions will always share.

The Emperor from his Imperial Palace in New London was reportedly very pleased as He decreed that Republican convoys will now be protected exclusively by Unioner ships while the architect of this agreement, Corin Frei, would now serve as the Imperial court jester.

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9th September, 827 A.S.

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Coming to you live from the deep dark heart of Liberty, to shed light on the universe around you. This is Mike Hunt, and you're listening to Radio Free Liberty, the only news source that doesn't censor the facts.

Today, we have none other than Mr. Ling himself, a member of the Lane Hackers' inner circle, once a fierce fighter on the surface of Pittsburgh, now an intelligence specialist with a keen eye for other people's business.

- Thank you for having me, Mike

- Of course. Our first order of Business is, of course, Rheinland. It's been in turmoil since the Imperialist take over.

- I'm going to correct you right there, Mike: The Unioner takeover.

- Oh really?

- Of course. There are a few documents that I'll provide to supplement this case, but everyone's heard about the gas attack on Alster shipyard, yes?

- A tragedy in it's own right.

- Now what if I told you that this new "regime" immediately forgave and forgot those crimes?

- Well, I'd say that there's got to be some sort of conspiracy there

- There is. Now, what if I told you that this new regime suddenly attacked me on my daily route to chat with the military, as stiff as they were?

- Well, I'd say they aren't the same military as before.

- They aren't. This new military isn't really the "true feeling of Rheinland" as they claim to be. They are, in fact, a small minority that will do anything and kill anyone in order to attain power. Just like the Unioners themselves.

- So, the current Rheinland revolution...


- Is actually a hostile takeover. Sirius knows all too well the sins of the Unioners. They're lower than simply power hungry. They kill for the fun of it. The real sinner here is the ever-disgusting Corin Frei. I've done my fair bit of research on my enemies. That fool isn't even a real Unioner.

- Is that so?

- Yep. He just tells them what to do. He's a man who used the local murderous mob to kill millions if not billions, and has gotten away with his crimes. Now the real government of Rheinland is in exile, and the Unioners, a movement that once promised equality for the Rheinland workers that turned to mass murder through toxic gas, now roam Rheinland freely, killing, maiming, and assaulting the few good citizens left.

Of course, of course, this is positively horrible. Such a course of events spells only hardship for the Rheinland people. We'd like to take a moment to encourage the citizens of this Imperial and impoverished Rheinland to evacuate to other houses. We here at Radio Free Liberty do care about our listeners and viewers, and wish to see all the good people make it out alive. Furthermore, We'd also like to encourage any donors to sponsor these poor people's flights from the terrible thing that has become of Rheinland. Now, we'll come back to Mr. Ling after Jennie gives us a report on the real people in Liberty, not the fat 3% that Liberty officials shill to death and back.

- Thank you, Mike. I'm Jennie Talia, here on Planet Pittsburgh for the 48th week of acid rain. The atmosphere has begun full blown greenhouse effects, and the house Liberty has done nothing about it. People are suffering here, especially under the concealed brutality of the LPI and even the LSF, not to mention the hostile, dangerous, and even purposefully murderous work environments the DSE forces onto people in the mines. I'll turn you over to our analyst now.

- My pleasure, Jennie. People of Sirius, I am Doctor Hugh G. Reckshun, ex-military analyst for Bretonia's Armed Forces. I've been asked to speak on the sudden spike in military and law enforcement violence and frequency. As anyone might be able to guess, it's not simply a long string of bad days, and thanks to the excellent information provided to me by the Lane Hackers, I can now say with certainty that they are running scared. It appears that a certain Battlegroup Harmony, a group with substantial training by the Liberty Navy, has assimilated a group with substantial resources. Of course, with the recent attacks on them in Bering showing their weight in the grand scheme, it seems to have left the group relatively unfazed. Their access to substantially greater resources, and their control of both technology and training identical to Liberty's, makes them more than a match for the Liberty Navy itself. One of the greatest truths in warfare is that knowing your enemy is half the battle won. Liberty Navy is a massive force, and retraining everyone in it is virtually impossible. This new Insurgency can simply adapt to what training they have, and easily outplay Liberty. They're scared, and scared people will take out their frustrations on others. While I'm sure it's what you're already doing, I still wholeheartedly suggest that you avoid the Liberty law. They will be violent, and there's no telling what angry men and women will do. Also, I'd like to give a special thanks to the Lane Hackers, for providing me with more information than I'd ever had in my life.

- Thank you, Dr. Reckshun. Back over here, Mr. Ling, any further news?

- Why yes, Gallia is at war with Kusari.

- *audible gasp* But why!?

- That's the kicker, Mike. No one knows for certain. It appears that Kusari has claimed that Gallia is still in possession of the weapons that were once used to destroy the entire system of Leeds, but the leads, sources, and evidence on it all is very scarce.

- Well, a House doesn't just declare war out of the blue.

- That's where I disagree. Kusari is currently an empire. What's to say that the emperor didn't just have a bad day, and proceed to take his aggression out on the neighbors? They quickly blazed a path through the Taus, I've seen it myself. I went on a 5 week expedition through there. They've destroyed so efficiently it's almost as if their opponents weren't there in the first place. Gallia's scrambled its fleets, but Kusari has already pushed to their productive heart. It really does seem as if they think that Gallia is producing these weapons, which only proves the fanaticism attached to the Navel Forces in service of their country. I'd love to get in touch with a Kusari Naval Intelligence and confirm something, anything, but alas, Lane Hackers are sort of on their criminal list.

- Ahahaha, yes, that'd get in the way.

- As soon as I have solid information, have no doubt that I'll bring it hear. The people do not deserve to live in ignorance, and Radio Free Liberty is the best way to rescue them from such a fate.

- Of course, Thank you for your time, Mr. Ling. I expect to hear from you soon?

- As soon as possible, Mike.

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