Dilithium market in turmoil following miner strike
CORIDAN – The Galactic Exchange has been left reeling at the shortage of dilthium prompted by industrial action on Verona III.
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Mining strike halts border world dilithium production
VERONA III – The small border mining colony world of Verona III has officially halted its mining operations after workers went on strike.
FNS names Li Xinmin as new editor-in-chief
PARIS, EARTH — The Federation News Service has named veteran journalist Li Xinmin as its new editor-in-chief.
Tribble convention hits troubled start
STARBASE 118 - The annual Tribble Fanciers Association convention in turmoil following the on-stage collapse of their key speaker.
Governor of Martian Colonies announces an Orion outpost on Mars
MARS — In a stunning announcement from Governor of the Martian Colonies, an Orion Free Trader has been granted permission to establish and build an Orion outpost in Mars’ oldest colony.
Demand exceeds supply of ‘finest’ bloodwine vintage in 83 years
QO’NOS — The bloodwine vintage coming from the Klingon homeworld this year may be remembered as the vintage of a lifetime.
President Bacco announces deal to end Transport Union strike
PARIS, EARTH — As she promised at her State of the Federation address, President Bacco and the Federation Transport Union have come to an agreement, bringing an end to the strike that began nearly eight months ago.
Terraformers seek foreign alliance
MATOK, ELLUSSIA — The Ahl, famous for not only their neutrality and terraforming prowess but also their steep decline as a galactic power after the rise of the Federation, have made a surprising announcement this morning as their empress declared that her people’s former neutrality was no more and that they would welcome an alliance with a foreign power.
President Nan Bacco assures colonists relief aid as Transport Union strike continues
ESPERANCE — Federation President Nan Bacco has assured colonists that relief aid will be provided as the Federation Transport Union strike entered its third week, but those in the outer colonies are doubtful of the president and the Federation’s convictions.