Traveller News Service

Capital/Core 029-1129

In a nail biting final, captain Shamaglii led the Sylean Tigers to an upset win over archrivals, the Knabbib Kudbecks, to take the Paulo I Shield. Former Ankod Whipscorps' striker Sir Anthony Mgamil, calling the game for CSBN, called it the finest game of Base-Ball game he'd seen in over ten years. The match was attended by over 98,000 spectators including Prince Lucan (an avid Base-Ball fan) and his wife Princess Tabitha who took the Imperial salute in the stead of the
Emperor and Empress.

The Kudbecks played their usual aggressive running game and dominated possession during the first half, leading 44 for the loss of three Bases to the Tigers 33 for four at the break. However the match turned when Kudbecks' captain Zhoka was sent off for an accidental high tackle on keeper Igashii, allowing the Tigers to rally and regain the initiative. Eventually the game came down to the final whistle as striker Molotnikov toppled a Base in injury time to give the Tigers a
68 for six to 86 for eight win.

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Prometheus/Solomani Rim 014-1129

The body of well known mountaineer and explorer Sir Enli Lubakir was recovered today from Mount Joberg. Sir Enli had been attempting a free ascent of the notoriously difficult eastern face when caught by an unexpected storm and apparently perished due to exposure. A spokesperson for his publisher, Nelson House, said that his passing was a great loss, but he had died in the mountains he loved. Baron Arthur Moadele of Prometheus issued a statement that he was saddened by Sir Enli's tragic death, but his life should serve as an inspiration for all those who love the wild places of the sector. The Baron is believed to have approached the guardians of the mountain as to the possibility of Sir Enli's remains being interred on the mountain's slopes.

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Mora/Spinward Marches 003-1129

Archduke Norris Aella Aledon of Deneb and Duchess Elane Shankarr Muudashir of Mora attended the final performance of the visiting Zhodani theater troupe Shenjiaj Izhietl as guests of Ambassador Zhonashiashav. The troupe performed Briola Dloqrkleplie, a classic of pre-spaceflight Zhodani drama. The piece is widely regarded as one of the earliest surviving examples of Zhodani romantic comedy.

His Grace was quoted as saying that he greatly enjoyed the performance and hoped such cultural exchanges would continue in the future as they could only help to increase mutual understanding between the Consulate and Imperium. It believed that Ambassador Zhonashiashav has extended an invitation for the Archducal Company of Players to tour her native Chronor subsector in the near future.

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Dingir/Solomani Rim 323-1128

System defence forces were scrambled today at the emergence of an unidentified vessel from jump. The vessel was later identified as the Terran Confederation battlecruiser Ark Royal, lost over 3,000 years ago. Officials later issued a brief statement that ship was in naval hands and an investigation was underway.

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Regina/Spinward Marches 318-1128

Promoters have confirmed that the noted Vargr rock band Gverkz would be touring the subsector in the near future. It is expected that this, their first performances in the Imperium, will be a sell out.

Fans are already speculating as to likely dates and venues.

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Capital/Core 310-1128

The Imperial Palace today released video footage of the third birthday party of Ardyth Kelvin Alkhalikoi, daughter of Prince Varian Alkhalikoi Alkhalikoi and Princess Helena Kelvin Alkhalikoi. The party was held on 178-1128 at the Ducal Palace on Sanches.

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Capital/Core 185-1127

In a press release issued today, the University of Sylea announced that Doctor Otis Adelbert Molitor, professor emeritus of the Department of Imperial History he has completed the final volume in his three part history of the Third Frontier War (979-986). Titled Lost Throne, the book covers the final 2 years of the war and the events leading to the Abdication of Emperor Styryx (ruled 945-989) in 986.

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Excalibur/Sword Worlds 178-1127

Genetic material from the excavations on the third moon of Excalibur is being sent to several universities throughout the Imperium, including the University of Sylea. A representative of the Imperial Interstellar Scout Service made the announcement, saying that the samples would be carried by special Scout couriers because of the importance of the findings. "It is to be hoped," said a representative of the IISS, "that the samples will confirm the discovery of a previously unknown sophont race."

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Capital/Core 182-1127

Alois Guste-Alciatoire Guilbert, owner of the new restaurant Alois', announced today that his restaurant has become so popular that he has decided to move to larger quarters. "Many people in my position," he said, "Would keep the same building and simply turn customers away. But I feel that good food should be made available to everyone who wants it."

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Home/Aldebaran 169-1127

The condition of Secretary General Jan Malikov, wounded during the assassination attempt several weeks ago, remains a matter for speculation. Solomani officials continue to report improvements in his health, but his public appearances have been short and infrequent since his recent collapse. Malikov is always shown seated, and sometimes reads a short statement, but any improvements in his health appear to be slight.

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Nusku/Sol 161-1127

Local authorities have penetrated what they believe to be a station on a smugglers' route to bring Solomani dissidents into the Imperium, provide them with documentation and backgrounds, and take them deep into the Imperium. Several arrests were made, but no word is available as to the names of those involved, or their position with government, local or Imperial.

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Disi/Zarushagar 152-1127

In a press release datelined 279-1126, Imperial Navy Public relations officer Lieutenant Kevin Bensen-Honydeau announced that the Fleet Exercises in Zarushagar will commence next week, and conclude with a mock invasion of this system eight weeks later.

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