Weekly Digest: September 28th
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BREAKING: I-RED Submits Official Colonial Charter Developments Across DS-M4Q
Selenna Solange • YC125.09.22
UM-Q7F, Syndicate - More than ten years ago, I-RED was tasked with moving out to the frontiers of Syndicate in order to safeguard and advance Ishukone’s interests in the area. For ten years I-RED has worked tirelessly to develop the area economically for all, and to forge new relations with the Intaki Syndicate locals. With the gift of DS-M4Q to the Caldari State, I-RED had made numerous plans to rapidly develop areas of key interest for the Ishukone Corporation. Now that the State has officially opened colonial charters, I-RED made their move.
Across the nine systems of DS-M4Q, I-RED has submitted colonial development charters for twelve areas of interest. The string of submissions follows a more than decade-long mission of I-RED to continue developing Ishukone’s strength in foreign markets. Below we review some of the colony submissions.
In QWF-6P there are three submissions from I-RED. Two colonies with a primarily industrial focus are proposed for QWF-6P I and the 14th moon of QWF-6P VI. A private survey prospector analysis that was done early following the change in status of DS-M4Q to the Caldari State shows an abundance of valuable materials on the planet of QWF-6P I. I-RED has not shared details of this constellation-wide survey, but there seems to be considerable effort to erect a strong industrial colony on the planet. Securing the colony on the planet will likely prove to be a boon for I-RED and their respective shareholders. Meanwhile, QWF-6P VI-14 is a large icy moon the size of a small rocky world. Beneath a thick icy crust is a subsurface ocean of water that is heated both from the size of the moon itself but also the tidal forces acting on it by its host planet. The colony proposition from I-RED here seems to have a dual role of industry and science research. The third colonial development is a commercial colony centered on tourism and a resort casino on the ocean world of QWF-6P III. It is rumored that I-RED may be finishing the details of a partnership with NOH affiliates for the development of this colony.
Another couple colonies were proposed in the system of UM-Q7F, which also functions as the central staging point for the Caldari State in the constellation. A coastal region of UM-Q7F IX, the only temperate planet in the system, was selected for colonization. The proposed colony by I-RED would develop agricultural sectors in the area alongside fishing business. The location is also ideally situated as a waypoint between two Caldari Navy facilities being constructed on the planet. A second colonial proposition is yet another large icy moon - UM-Q7F X-10. Similar to the QWF-6P VI-14 colonial proposal, this one also has a focus on industry and research.
I-RED seems intent to keep developing DS-M4Q alongside the Caldari State for the foreseeable future. UM-Q7F now functions as a primary staging point for the group in Syndicate. While I-RED’s goals are primarily focused on developing economic opportunities for the State and Intaki Syndicate, they are also keen on fortifying the area and increasing military cooperation between the State and Syndicate. The discovery of Zarzakh and joint cooperation between the Guristas and Angel Cartel have sparked a desire within I-RED to secure the State’s frontier interests as a whole.
BREAKING: Son of High Ranking Pro-Federation EZA-FM Station Co-Operative Leader Killed in Targeted Hovercar Bomb
Taigeru Beldeia • YC125.09.23
EZA-FM, Syndicate - It is no known secret that there are some station governments within the Intaki Syndicate diaspora who crave more favorable relations with their Gallente Federation neighbors. The EZA-FM Station Co-Operative is perhaps the most prominent of these pro-Federation subfactions within the Syndicate. Almost two years ago, most of the en Kishari family, the owners of this faction, were brutally killed in an attack led by the infamous Aenebra cult. The killing even prompted the Syndicate de facto leader Silphy en Diabel to accuse Serpentis of using the Aenebra cult as proxies.
Now the son of Agrele Anneu, a high ranking officer loyal to the en Kishari family aboard the EZA-FM Intaki Syndicate station, has been killed in what seems to be a targeted hovercar bomb. Augariel Anneu was killed this morning when he was attempting to start his hovercar to travel to a political function held aboard the station. The vehicle was completely destroyed, an exclusive Essentia hovercar built by I-RED subsidiary Myoka Galactic. Myoka Galactic released a public statement condemning the attack and offering condolences to the Anneu family, as well as others who were injured in the explosion.
Half a dozen bystanders were injured by debris from the explosion, with two being in serious condition. It is expected that they will make a recovery with time. The Anneu family has not released a public statement at this time, instead asking for privacy while investigations are ongoing. Augariel was said to be a protégé of one of the slain en Kishari family leaders. He was an outspoken aspiring politician who advocated for the mending of relations between the Intaki Syndicate and Gallente Federation.
Supporters from Syndicate and the Federation took to social media to convey their angry and sadness at the loss of his life. “A bright young soul taken from us too soon by uncontrolled corruption stemming from Poitot itself - what a shame, what a shame”, posted one Federation senator on Peeper™.
I-RCN will continue to monitor this developing story as the ISP investigate who was behind the hovercar bomb attack.
Varyazi Clade transport shot down near Pance Chattan archipelago by Expert Intervention.
Planetside Combat Activity in M2-CF1 Seems to Settle
Koren Akko • YC125.09.24
M2-CF1, Syndicate - Activity from warclone insurgents near the M2-CF1 IV Pance Chattan resort casino seems to draw near a close as warclone fleet ships registered to be under operation of the Varyazi Clade extract from the area. The Pance Chattan resort casino is officially registered as an independent entity, but rumored to be funded by the powerful Kandashi family who also operate the only public station in the system. The archipelagos near the resort casino are famous across Syndicate and beyond for their tropical beauty and lush vegetation. There is also a famous artificial reef which functions as a popular tourist attraction. An orbital skyhook functions as the primary means of transportation to and from the planet, which is otherwise mostly undeveloped - as is the norm for most Syndicate worlds.
The presence of Varyazi Clade forces follows a recent Triglavian Collective incursion into the system. It is not yet known the reason for Varyazi warclone presence on the surface of the planet, but it prompted a swift response from Expert Intervention forces who were hired to repel the invading forces. While most of the combat between the two groups occurred far enough away from the populated sectors of the Pance Chattan archipelago, the casino was on lockdown regardless. The primary reason for this lockdown was actually because of a powerful typhoon rolling in and bringing dangerous conditions - powerful ocean surges, fierce winds, and torrential downpour.
SynCo forces received multiple distress calls from the planet, but weather conditions prevented any sort of assistance being rendered. Calls for aid were instead relayed to the local Syndicate detachment of Sisters of Eve, who quickly established a position in orbit to render aid following the passing of the typhoon from the archipelago. A sizable security taskforce from Internal Security provided reinforcements to the Expert Intervention forces on the ground. I-RCN has not received reports of any notable engagements in orbit between Varyazi Clade ships and Internal Security.
In other news…
• I-RED vehemently denies destruction of celestial survey vessels belonging to rival megacorporations around DS-M4Q
• Criticism mounts from eco-watchdogs over rapid strip mining across MHC-R3 system by United Neopian Federation
• Syndicate popstar Stellaria generates huge buzz on Peeper™ teasing upcoming album in the new year
• Notorious Syndicate fashion mogul Rudy “Roo” Porteau criticizes UNF native appearance characteristics as being “drab” and not “fashion-forward”
• Nennamaila State stronghold lost to Federation militia; frontlines burst open on multiple fronts
• SynCo coalition leadership hold security conference discussing effects of a potential Guristas and Angel Cartel full-scale allyship
• Rumors echo about potential Ishukone-NOH partnership to stifle colonial development competition from other megacorporations
• Eastern Regions beef up local security in preparation of upcoming annual Crimson Harvest raids by Blood Raiders
• CailleGirl paraphernalia seized in customs checkpoint aboard I-RED MHC-R3 Astrahus
• Konē Confectionary establishes warehouse and chocolate factory aboard Kandashi Station in M2-CF1
• SynCo Regional Space Police & Patrol (SRSPPL) conduct pirate incursion training exercises with Intaki Space Police and Caldari Navy forces in DS-M4Q
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