| Kansai Research Institute | |
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CLASS: Mifune
GRAVITY: Complete
DOCKING: Yes
AMENITIES: Yes
CREW: 450
Built by Kishiro Technologies in 748 AS, Kansei Research Station was formed as a joint project between Kishiro and the Kusari Naval Forces, much to the ire of Samura. The facility is tasked with developing new shielding and scanning technology that are specifically designed to operate within the treacherous gas nebulas common throughout Kusari, although there are many whispered claims of alien artifacts research and jump gate technology filtering out of the station from time to time.
Kansei is a highly prestigious posting for Kishiro scientists fresh out of New Tokyo University, though the security measures can be rather daunting, and the Kusari Naval Forces have constant patrols coupled with heavy weapons platforms and a defensive minefield. The Blood Dragons pose the biggest threat to the facility, frequently launching raids and disrupting operations.
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| [833 AS] Kyushu Faces Rising Temperatures And Falling Profits |
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Kyushu, the key to Samura's monopoly on the organically-grown food industry, has faced rising ocean temperatures lately, owing to a vast temperature surge in the mantle plume underneath its largest ocean. This has been compounded by the resultant eruption of several underwater volcanoes, releasing enormous quantities of greenhouse gases into the planet's atmosphere. Partially as a result of the geological activity, the equatorial monsoon season produced some of the strongest tropical storms ever recorded on Kyushu since its colonisation. These storms devastated the world's agricultural sector as they blew through the most fertile tropical lowlands, destroying as much as 20%% of the planet's annual crop yield, on top of damage to infrastructure and tragic loss of human life. Many rural communities are reported to be struggling, with some farming communities still remaining flooded ghost towns even a month after the worst of the storms abated, though smaller-scale tempests still rage around the equator. A Samura spokesperson outlined the company's intent to restore the planet and its communities to full productivity by the middle of next year, despite the ongoing circumstance. |
| [833 AS] Jump Drive Breakthrough Identifies Blackout Pulse Source |
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KANSAI -- 833 AS -- Kishiro scientists believe they have solved the mystery of the Battlecruiser Niyodo's disappearance. Kishiro Drive field test data has allowed us to develop a detailed model of the hyperspace perturbations that are used to create an artificial rift. In a flash of genius, chief researcher Kuroda Yori cross-referenced this model against the numerous public recordings of the 'Blackout Pulse' from 831 AS. Striking similarities were revealed between the Pulse and anomalous data captured during the Niyodo's rift transition. Further research traced the Pulse's source to a seemingly impossible stable pocket of hyperspace outside the Sirius sector. It appears that whatever resides within this pocket is producing a distortion field that is capable of 'hooking' artificial jump tunnels and pulling transiting passengers in. The exact physical mechanics underpinning this process are still unknown, and seem well beyond the capabilities of known Sirian technology. With new awareness of the phenomena, our engineers will be able to weight navigation calculations to offset the effect. Despite this, it should be stressed that an reckless, 'blind' jump without such processing could result in catastrophic consequences. These new safeguards should allow for resumed Kishiro Drive field testing in the near future. Proposals have also been tabled for a rescue expedition to the pocket-space, in the hope of locating survivors of the Niyodo and Yamafaku Maru. |
| [832 AS] Battleship Matsuda Meets Its Demise! |
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It had long been rumored that the grand Battleship Himeji had not been lost in the Tohoku system as previously thought; That it had been brought back and given a second life by the unlawful elements that are the antithesis of the Kusari state. This rumor had been proven true as the Kusari Office of Intelligence reported movements of a Meiji-class Battleship in the Kyushu system, deploying Golden Chrysanthemum fighter wings that seemed to deliberately target Kusari patrols in the northern part of the system. Immediately upon learning of this, Battleship Matsumoto and its battlegroup were redeployed from Hokkaido, and within two days were poised and ready to face this new threat. Only a short few hours later, a patrol of fighters reported a warship with the transponder reading Battleship Matsuda operating in the relative open, heading for but not yet reaching the relative safety of the Seiran Dust Cloud. Matsumoto itself departed with its escort to confront the Chrysanthemum battleship, close to the edge of the nebula. Within minutes of it coming into sensor range, bomber and fighter squadrons from both sides closed in and opening salvos were exchanged between the battleships. It didn't take long before the KNF's preparation was shown to be well worthwhile; their superior numbers whittled down or otherwise preoccupied the Chrysanthemum's fighter force leaving a variety of openings in the Matsuda's defensive cover for KNF bombers to exploit. While the Matsumoto was withstanding a heavy beating from the guns of its older sister, it was plain that the Matsuda was slowly being whittled away as its shields began to fail and the very same engine design flaws that had rendered it immobile in KNF service were now exploited by bomber wings to once again cripple the warship. After several more minutes, the Matsuda's escape pods began to eject from the ailing battleship, picked up by Chrysanthemum fighters as they fled deeper into the Seiran dust cloud. It didn't take long thereafter for the ship's powercore to falter and fail completely, culminating in a vast explosion that reportedly almost turned night to day on the dark side of Planet Kyushu, if only for a split second. Matsumoto itself sustained moderate damage in the engagement, relatively untouched by Chrysanthemum bombers however still suffering the ill effects of Matsuda's anti-capital weaponry. Despite its damage, it remains deployed in the Kyushu system to continue the blockade of the cardamine trade and to serve as a show of force to any who would challenge the might of the Emperor. |
| [832 AS] Jump Drive Trials Demonstrate Promise |
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KANSAI -- 832 AS -- For centuries Liberty has exploited its monopoly over Jump Gate technology to unjustly enrich itself while constraining the influence of its peers. The Empire of Kusari has tolerated this state of affairs as a matter of necessity, but never accepted it. Last year's so-called Jump Gate Blackout simply underlines the folly of remaining entirely dependent on this foreign technology. Instead, we must take our future into our own hands. Decades of focused research has given Kusari the Kishiro Jump Drive, unlocking the possibility of unfettered commercial and strategic mobility. The Battlecruiser Niyodo was fitted with a Kishiro Drive and dispatched to the proving grounds in Honshu's Hiyo Cloud. The live test of the prototype drive initially yielded positive results, with the successful generation of a stable artificial hyperspace rift. The Niyodo and the auxiliary fuel tanker Yamafaku Maru successfully passed into the rift, but failed to emerge at the specified target destination in Hokkaido. The Yamafaku Maru was provisioned to allow for the Niyodo to refuel and generate a return rift in the event of a miscalculation. As time passed, it has become increasingly likely that both ships have been lost. Kishiro specialists are currently analyzing the test data to determine whether a rescue operation is feasible, and correct procedural flaws before the next field trial. Overall, the exercise successfully demonstrated the Kishiro Drive. Sacrifice is a necessary component of innovation. |
| [832 AS] Cardamine Withdrawal Epidemic! |
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MANHATTAN -- 832 AS -- Reports of Cardamine withdrawal-related hospitalizations have surged to unprecedented levels, with a specific hospital on Planet Manhattan recording a staggering 450%% increase compared to the previous year. A growing number of addicts are seeking emergency medical care, apparently unable to obtain their regular dose of the highly addictive drug. Symptoms of withdrawal rapidly progress into severe sickness, pushing many of these individuals into critical condition. While this troubling trend is observed throughout the Sirius colonies, Liberty is bearing the brunt of the crisis among the four major Houses. Remarkably, even Rheinland, where historical data indicated low Cardamine consumption, has witnessed a notable rise in medical cases linked to the illicit narcotic. Experts postulate that the extensive black market responsible for Cardamine distribution might be facing a shortage, or worse, that Outcast factions deliberately curtail the supply to bolster demand. Regrettably, no law enforcement agency has been available for comment on these concerns. The long-standing debate over Cardamine's controversial nature, juxtaposing its euphoric and purported medicinal qualities with the genetic alterations it inflicts upon long-term users, continues to echo. A key point of contention revolves around the plight of innocent consumers caught in this crisis. Yet, according to independent polls, a substantial majority of our viewers maintains that the substance must remain banned. In response to this escalating crisis, Cryer Pharmaceuticals has announced a forthcoming press conference. During the event, the company intends to unveil plans for an expanded production of Stabiline, their touted "wonder drug". This announcement promises affordable access to Stabiline for all patients grappling with Cardamine withdrawal, sparking a remarkable 15%% surge in Cryer Pharmaceuticals' stock following the revelation. |
| [831 AS/747 AGS] Gate Corps Clash Over 'Blackout'! |
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ABBEVILLE -- 831 AS/747 AGS -- EFL's 'Resilience Taskforce' today reported its findings on The Blackout, claiming to have gathered forensic evidence that proved the cause as Ageira negligence. A spokesperson claimed that the destruction of the Dublin jump gate by Molly separatists had created a hyperspace feedback loop that was propagated and amplified through the Ageira gate network. Ageira disputed this finding in their own press release, calling EFL 'fantasists' and countering that their own scientists had narrowed the cause to a rare 'hypernova' stellar event that originated outside the Sirius sector. Both corporations claim that network-wide hardware safeguards have been implemented that would prevent a similar occurrence in the future. Independent researchers have sharply criticized the corporate announcements, accusing both of self-interested misdirection. Professor Sophia Nagel from Heisenberg Research Station called EFL's accusation 'incoherent' and the hypernova explanation 'nonsense' that did not explain the characteristics of the 'Blackout Pulse'. Despite multiple different Pulse recordings being widely disseminated across the neural net, public efforts have so far failed to triangulate its source. |
| [831 AS/747 AGS] 'Blackout' Causes Jump Network Fail |
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MANHATTAN -- 831 AS/747 AGS -- Two days ago Jump Gates failed simultaneously across Sirius, freezing commerce and neural net access across the sector. When the network resumed 31 hours later, restored communications broke the news of Bretonia's loss of the Dublin system. This twin shock has plunged the market into chaos, prompting fears of sector-wide economic recessions. Interspace estimates indicate that the stoppage alone caused billions of credits in losses. Gallia immediately accused Liberty of culpability for the outage, claiming the destruction of Dublin's jump gate instigated a cascading failure in faulty Ageira infrastructure. Ageira has sharply refuted the allegation, claiming such a systemic effect would be physically impossible. Independent researchers in Cologne and the Edge Worlds have also announced that a hyperspace pulse of unprecedented strength was detected moments before The Blackout, with data about 'The Pulse' being widely shared across the neural net in recent days. House authorities have remained tight lipped, refusing to comment on their own observatories' data. |
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