Federation mining team discovers large thallium-filled deposits
BOLARUS IX — A Federation mining team has unearthed a massive thallium deposit on the Bolian homeworld.
Trade & Business
Durasteel producers experience growing pains on the Federation marketplace
PAR’THA EXPANSE — The high demand for durasteel has led to black market sales and other struggles for the industry.
Merger in the Ferengi beverage industry surprises market experts
FERENGINAR – Executives of the Slug-o-Cola company announced this morning a surprise merger agreement with upstart competitor Lappa IV Beverages.
Ferenginar’s 8 richest hold as much wealth as bottom half of all Ferengi
MUGAR MUGA, FERENGINAR — A new report published by the Divine Treasury warns that the status of global economic inequality is far more dire than predicted, with most Ferengi failing to exploit the citizens of galactic neighbors to the extent possible since the introduction of warp travel to Ferengi society.
Slipstream freighters provide needed supplies to distant colonies but others left out
OASIS STATION, MAR ALPHERIS — Thanks to the introduction of quantum slipstream-capable freighters, the outer colonies of the Federation are receiving regular supplies, but not all colonies are accessible with the new technology.
StarBase 118 opens new commercial joint venture
TRINITY SECTOR — Following the successful clean-up operation of a derelict area of StarBase 118, the Federation have entered an unusual external regeneration contract for the popular frontier station with the Lurtz Corporation.
Starship production grinds to a halt as fallout from dilithium shortage continues
PARIS, EARTH — Following a diplomatic failure to secure mining rights from the Sarshayet, the strained dilithium market has begun taking its toll on trade and starship production across the Federation.
Dilithium shortage worsens following plant meltdown
NAGIL IV — The Federation’s strained dilithium market was hit hard by the loss of yet another key source of the precious mineral, following a core meltdown at a processing center.
With Starfleet help, Tilanna fights back against corruption and drug trade
TILANNA V – After battling against corruption and terrorism, investors are now turning their eyes once more to the former mining planet.
New Sydney applies for Federation membership amid ongoing economic ruin
SAPPORA VII — Hoping to stave off a deepening economic depression, the New Sydney Parliamentary Assembly passed a resolution this week approving the planet’s application for Federation membership.