Keporo Liberation Front

[Fanatic Egalitarian, Xenophile] Various anarchist and democratic communes.

[darexirepublic]

On invitation from our friends the @gopnuiirevs, two small shuttles containing aspiring colonists and scientists has arrived to the planet Krovusu IV, having been claimed by the Keporo Front as a new settlement location.

Of course, the colonists have already begun assisting the on-planet construction authorities in helping to build a habitable settlement, and the science team will be joining fellow scientists in studying the ruins of this planet, so steeped in history.

"Special scientific equipment has been allocated to this team," said a spokesbeing for the Ministry of Science, "so that the priceless artifacts that may be uncovered will be undisturbed by excavation or analysis. The tech will be shared with our Keporo scientist counterparts as well."

The colonists in the mean time are some of our bolder Darexi, those who enjoy seeking out new places to settle and put down roots of friendship and community. "We're just excited to be here!" said one with a happy smile.

In addition to the shuttle's complement of supplies, the colonists have also brought several canisters of exotic gases as gifts to the Keporo Front, as a token of appreciation for their invitation!

[gopnuiirevs]

We've confirmed their arrival and are quite happy to have them among us! Currently the main settlement being established is around the central spire that was being used as a prison by the world's former inhabitants.

While one colonists put forth the proposal to convert it into a schoolhouse it was rejected in favor of dismantling the remaining machinery and studying the ruins.

Overall the project has proceeded well and the only true difficulty to present itself thus far has been clearing out debris, though colonists are reminded to remain cautious in unsettled areas as dangers present due to neglect may present themselves such as collapsing rubble or electrified water.

[darexirepublic]

Now that it is near the end of the week, friends, I wanted to provide an update on things here in the Republic for you all!

-First, the anti-pirate operations launched by the Patrol Fleet have seen major security concerns eased by many in the outlying systems; we've been able to disable and arrest several hundred pirates of many races, who are being held at our Central Detention Facility pending their trials. Some have pleaded guilty and expressed remorse, and are receiving therapy and counseling in the process of their sentences.

-Secondly, our @goganworlds privateer allies were awarded their medals yesterday in a quite touching ceremony that will be broadcasted this weekend on our media. Chancellor Caloxi personally thanked the volunteers for their efforts, and expressed their status as heroes of the people. I'm told they were swarmed - in a friendly way - for autographs after the event!

-Thirdly, negotiations between us and the @val-kay have gone well; Republic diplomats have begun visiting local people and providing support in terms of introducing them to Darexi culture, in a careful and relaxed manner. We're currently negotiating with the authorities over hosting a few meet and greets!

-And last but not least, our friends the @kan-naj have welcomed us back to their capital! Already, a Meet and Greet is planned for this weekend to celebrate our return and confirmation of good relations between us and the State's leadership.

We can also confirm the safe return of the @gopnuiirevs hostages rescued several days ago to Liberation Front space, alongside a goodwill supply shipment of extra minerals as compensation for their ordeal suffered on one of our worlds.

The mood here on Laxtara is cautious, but hopeful and optimistic that soon, the last of the hostages will be found and rescued. In addition, we're continuing to hope for a quick and peaceful end to the @union-combine conflict we find ourselves in, so that the Union can return to peace and harmony.

[gopnuiirevs]

Despite recent tragedies, more uplifting news has emerged as of late. Colonists have touched down on the relic world of Krovusu IV! While more than a few citizens have made it quite clear that they find living on a "planet-wide ghost town" to be "unappealing and creepy", others expressed determination at studying and perhaps one day refurnishing the ruins. Work is underway to provide proper housing for the settlers (that isn't just living out of the colony ships) and non-sapient robots have proven especially helpful at clearing rubble, participating in construction, and scouting potential living spaces. The colonists have expressed much gratitude to the various engineering groups of the @elepharchy who aided us in the advancement of our own robotics technologies.

Previously archaeology teams along with those of the @darexirepublic were studying a massive prison spire located in what we believe to have been the capital district of a precursor empire known as the Jesabber Hierarchy. While the mystery of the sole inmate known as "Shifter-32" was unfortunately never uncovered; scavenging teams have begun to salvage the equipment left behind to be reverse-engineered later. Perhaps some good can come of this place.

[darexirepublic]

Some exciting news to announce, friends! While the majority of our Patrol Fleet searches frontier space for our captured hostages, or is currently assisting our friends the @union-combine in defense of their homeland, Minister of Defense Ka'plet has just finished a special announcement.

"Four standard hours ago elements of our security forces, alongside the @goganworlds privateers who had offered their assistance to us several days prior, led a raid on a pirate storehouse located in the Vintar system, several lightyears from Republic space.

After fierce fighting we are able to confirm that twenty six captives have been located and freed, in addition to sixteen pirates taken prisoner. The prisoners are primarily Darexi, with a handful of Jasho and four @gopnuiirevs Keporo who were visiting Marta II. All are somewhat injured with bruising and some cuts, but medical assistance has been rendered.

All hostages are now safely back in Republic space. As a result of this action, and with consultations from Chancellor Caloxi, the Gogans who provided their aid will be awarded the Republic Medal of Bravery in a ceremony tomorrow for their heroic efforts."

What wonderful news!! I am told that the Keporo embassy has already been notified and their citizens will be safely escorted back to their embassy upon their safe return to the capital.

@elepharchy minds are also to be commended for providing security software bypasses that were used to help enter the base!

[gopnuiirevs]

That is fantastic news, friends! We indeed received word not-too-long ago from the embassy and have since notified the families of the missing citizens that they have been rescued. As always we are thankful and we hope that the situation is starting to look up in the republic!

[union-combine]

Greetings citizens of the Union and beings from beyond! Welcome to Union News Central, I'm your host Bluglakkag Flublabbak. Hello! This is the recent news!

The public interlink was alive with disturbing news not so long ago, as word spread across the Union that the assassin and traitor Zolisa Ah-Shasad escaped Union custody. Ever since she killed our beloved MP Gloglogagg Klaglugoo, Ugluks across the Union have struggled with grief from the loss.

But the hands of our engineers have been anything but idle. In the face of the war, and now the loss of our MP, Ugluks everywhere have been pulling their weight. Previously Ugluks were denied access to enlist in the IUCCM, but with the news of our MP's death, our leading engineers invited Marshal Vakir a demonstration. Upon seeing what we're capable of first-hand, the Marshal approved the creation of the UMC, the Ugluk Mech Corps.

Since then, Ugluks engineers have been given the green light and joined on-mass to aid in the efforts to mass-produce mechs for the war effort, and many volunteer pilots have stepped forward to ride these mechs into battle when the time comes and in the meantime, train.

Though I hope I never see battle, I would love to ride some of the mechs produced, it certainly looks cathartic to stomp around in a giant mech or to fly like a shooting star!

But! I'm afraid that's all for now, this was Bluglakkag Flublabbak with the news at the UNC. Please stay safe and stay tuned, citizens, we'll have more for you soon. Solace in the Union!

[gopnuiirevs]

The battle of Gamma Hulou ended in defeat...

A successful boarding action took place on a @redfeatherarmy galleon, where 87 of the 263 abductees were rescued and transferred out of the battlefield via cargo shuttles. The rest were nowhere to be found. The boarding party was forced off of the galleon after the enemy crew initiated their self-destruct device.

Despite this initial success, prolonged engagement against RedFeather forces proved too much for the KLF Defensive Fleet to handle. Every single pocket battleship, frigate, and destroyer in the fleet was lost; along with seventeen corvettes, four skiffs, and a carrier. The remainder of the fleet was forced to retreat. Sensors detected RedFeather departing Gamma Hulou shortly afterwards, traveling towards the Pamai Quadrant.

Massive outcry has flared up all over the KLF regarding the battle, the massive death toll, and what went wrong. Some suggested a concession be made and the fleet be centralized akin to our diplomatic corps so that more effective leadership may be established to prevent future tragedies, though this failed to reach consensus. Two growing opposite opinions have emerged regarding the state of the fleet with one side setting aside resources to build new vessels and requesting that other communities do the same in the hopes that a fleet larger than the one we lost will suffice whilst the opposite side has demanded the disbandment of what remains of the fleet entirely; citing the battle and all future battles as a waste of lives.

Wherever RedFeather has gone, the trail runs cold; all the while fierce debate rages throughout the KLF on what to do now.

[darexirepublic]

We are sorry for the losses that you suffered, friends. While our own fleet efforts have been stymied owing to the crisis within our borders, our embassy will be glad to set up a trade route to allow for supply shipments to reach you to aid in rebuilding your defenses.

[gopnuiirevs]

Your continued support means so much to us, friends. We will accept any support you wish to give, though we ask that you prioritize your own crisis first and foremost. The situation here has been handled at the very least, even if in a negative manner...

[darexirepublic]

Given that our news has been focused primarily on the pirate attacks and civil conflicts we now find ourselves in, friends, we feel that some non-warfare related news should be shared as well!

-We've received confirmation that the aid convoy of food and supplies has arrived safely to allied @union-combine space. The Patrol Fleet ships that escorted them report no sign of hostiles along the route, and will be returning to their original deployments along our border systems.

-Two diplomatic delegations have departed for both @kan-naj and @val-kay, the former to return to normal relations between us after the past calamities that have unfolded, and the latter to make new contact with potential friends! Both ships should be arriving safely to their destinations within hours.

-While the current plan to expand our capital city is now paused owing to the defensive efforts of our government, the ancient fungal farm uncovered by the city expansion has been sealed up with protective shielding to ensure that the ancient past of our people cannot be damaged, willingly or unwillingly. We're thankful for the @elepharchy who provided the engineering mind to set this up!

-Finally, we can announce that all hyper-lanes into the Republic are now fully reopened, with some minor security measures in certain systems such as scans and polite questioning. The Ministry of Defense has estimated that it will only cause a 2% increase in travel time. As such, complementary refreshments will be transferred to all waiting vessels.

More updates on the conflict and hostage situations will be ongoing, friends. For now, though - enjoy some slightly uplifting news!

[gopnuiirevs]

The battle of Gamma Hulou ended in defeat...

A successful boarding action took place on a @redfeatherarmy galleon, where 87 of the 263 abductees were rescued and transferred out of the battlefield via cargo shuttles. The rest were nowhere to be found. The boarding party was forced off of the galleon after the enemy crew initiated their self-destruct device.

Despite this initial success, prolonged engagement against RedFeather forces proved too much for the KLF Defensive Fleet to handle. Every single pocket battleship, frigate, and destroyer in the fleet was lost; along with seventeen corvettes, four skiffs, and a carrier. The remainder of the fleet was forced to retreat. Sensors detected RedFeather departing Gamma Hulou shortly afterwards, traveling towards the Pamai Quadrant.

Massive outcry has flared up all over the KLF regarding the battle, the massive death toll, and what went wrong. Some suggested a concession be made and the fleet be centralized akin to our diplomatic corps so that more effective leadership may be established to prevent future tragedies, though this failed to reach consensus. Two growing opposite opinions have emerged regarding the state of the fleet with one side setting aside resources to build new vessels and requesting that other communities do the same in the hopes that a fleet larger than the one we lost will suffice whilst the opposite side has demanded the disbandment of what remains of the fleet entirely; citing the battle and all future battles as a waste of lives.

Wherever RedFeather has gone, the trail runs cold; all the while fierce debate rages throughout the KLF on what to do now.

[union-combine]

Greetings citizens of the Union and beings from beyond! Welcome to Union News Central, I'm your host Bluglakkag Flublabbak. Hello! We here at UNC apologise for our absence, but it's good to be back! This is the recent news!

Although the war against the invading Khans has been a struggle, we have been able to get to a point where we're able to hold the line. Marshal Vakir has made a number of executive orders, some of which we're not allowed to report but chief among them... Pulling fleets tied up in bureaucratic red tape back into the field! That combined with the new arrival of @darexirepublic reinforcements has stopped the Khanate advance. There is yet hope.

Meanwhile, the starvation felt by numerous worlds has prompted Marshal Vakir to make the executive order of the Colonial Rationing Order, which institutes rationing across all the colonies so that we all share in the burden and ensure everyone gets their fair share. As a result, all citizens will automatically be assigned ration cards. You can check with your local colonial authority to see your quantity eligibility.

Another executive order passed by Marshal Vakir was the Armory Bolstering Order, all citizens are required to hand in any military-grade weaponry in their possession so that the weapons may be redistributed throughout our armed forces.

Shown here are loyal citizens surrendering their military-grade weapons at their local Colonial Guard offices on Erang Prime, all for the greater good of the Union. And don't worry citizen, the Union still very much cares for your right to a weapon, and future plans are in the works to secure a deal for civilian-grade weaponry to be more available.

Though there are rumours of conscription in our future, this idle talk has yet to manifest into law. For the time being, the IUCCM is only taking volunteers. And volunteers they have, in droves. As countless citizens sign up to join the subdivisions of the army and the navy all across the Union.

Please stay tuned for further updates, Citizen. There is a lot going on and we here at UNC are working hard to keep up with the influx of news, verifying its authenticity, and publishing it to you, our viewers. There may be delays, but keep hopeful and remember... Stay safe, Solace in the Union.

[gopnuiirevs]

We currently possess an abundance of preserved foodstuffs in storage which is larger than our projected needs. While we worry about the potential authoritarian tendencies of this so-called "Marshal", it certainly wouldn't do any good to let you starve when we are able to help! While we doubt it enough to sustain you, it could ease the stress on your own stockpiles. With your permission, may we begin shipping?

[gopnuiirevs]

|GENERAL EMERGENCY|

RedFeather warships were detected leaving the Double-Specter Nebula. How the RedFeather Army acquired such large vessels remains a mystery, as they do not appear to be of @keporosystems design. Our own vessels gave chase though were lured into a confrontation in the Gamma Hulou system! A battle is currently ongoing and the numbers are slightly in our favor, though the antagonist warships appear to possess greater armaments after initial analysis. Attempts to demand their surrender or the cessation of hostilities and transfer of our abducted citizens back to us were rebuffed and the battle still rages on as a consequence.

Vessels not eager to be caught up in the fighting are advised to steer clear of Gamma Hulou and its surrounding stars.

[darexirepublic]

Today, Chancellor Caloxi attended the memorial service on Marta II for those slain in the attack last week. She was able to address the nation regarding the uncertainty that some may understandably feel.

"I want to assure everyone that the Republic is still a safe haven and utopia for all people, no matter their creed, race, sex or identity. These attacks will not deter our continuing commitment to friendship and peace.

Fear is a normal emotion. It is a healthy part of living! But do not give in, friends. We will rescue all of the hostages taken, and doing so, honor the fallen."

Planetary leadership, including those of the @thylakindustrial Government in Exile, have reported reconstruction efforts are well underway with almost 50% of the work completed thanks to the close collaboration between Republic and @guildsre construction crews.

The Chancellor wants to thank the delegates from @pactargent , @elepharchy, @vakthar-of-song , @gopnuiirevs and @goganworlds for attending the memorial as well. Especially on such short notice.

[gopnuiirevs]

Thanks to the efforts of local volunteers and the assistance of our allies in PEACE, critical repairs to infrastructure damaged in the recent attack have been completed and in some cases even improved. Additionally, energy has been restored to districts that were left depowered as a result of the incident. Volunteers have begun to move to noncritical repairs and assisting in the reconstruction of COVEN's Lair which was greatly damaged during the assault.

New information has come to light regarding the investigation, namely that the residue from a plasma-ion trail (a common byproduct from the hybrid thrusters mounted on ships from the @keporosystems) has been discovered within the Double-Specter Nebula. COVEN has also revealed that every abductee who was a member of their organization was psionic-capable and analysis of security footage revealed the antagonists ignoring non-psions who attempted to flee the perimeter. It remains unseen as to whether the attack was an attempt to cripple COVEN itself or that the belligerents merely viewed them as an easy target to acquire psions from for some unknown purpose, though the search for our missing citizens remains underway regardless.

[gopnuiirevs]

Treachery is afoot! A group of hostiles, taking advantage of the ongoing chaos, launched a lightning strike at various settlements on Tiloluii today. These groups struck at critical infrastructure and public spaces, though were thankfully quickly suppressed by local militias. Just as quickly as they arrived, the antagonists retreated into space though were pursued through numerous systems by an assortment of vessels that happened to be close by. Unfortunately, the trail went cold as they reached the Double-Specter Nebula.

The uniforms of the belligerents were identical to those of the RedFeather Army, an infamous organization known for its brutality; once active in the tyrannical Keporo Systems. Though they briefly aided us during our initial revolution on Gopnuii, we were quick to distance our movement from their own due to their authoritarian tendencies and utter disregard for the lives of others. It is believed that they were able to arrive on Tiloluii without arousing suspicion by disguising themselves as deserters from the Keporo Systems, as desertion from such a regime to join our society remains a regular occurrence.

Analysis of the attack post-battle indicates that most of the hostile force struck at COVEN's Lair whilst the attacks on various infrastructure across the planet were merely distractions. 263 members of COVEN have gone missing since the attack, believed to have been abducted by the belligerents. In other areas the casualty rate is low with a miraculous zero deaths and seventeen critically injured. The injured have been rushed to nearby treatment centers, though local volunteers continue to sweep their settlements for anyone missing.

It remains up to speculation whether the attackers were RedFeather agents or mere copycats, but they are well-armed and dangerous. We urge both fellow members of PEACE and the wider galaxy to come forward if they hold any information about either the attackers or our missing citizens.