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MSS Weekly, 11/21/21 Report

Since the end of Expedition 19KR, nineteen planets in the MOGAI Star System have been settled, and the number continues to grow. Most of these planets are barely on their feet, but already alliances, trade routes, and budding power dynamics have been established.

Queen Empress Aries--ruler and head researcher of Kaiour-V--has certainly been busy! On 11/16/21, ae formed an alliance with President Moderator, ruler of Tub-X. It’s yet to be seen just how they’ll utilize it in the future. Ae also discovered a turtle-frog-like species the size of sheep, dubbing them ‘benjongs’, as well as a pink crystal that proved a valuable trading resource with Arradary. On other planets, similar discoveries are made: Puplians, aquatic dog-like mammals, make their home on Autoino G, and Aoxolitans, salamander-like creatures, make their own on Aplan--which has become the first planet in the MSS to have an official flag!

(Pretty, isn't it?)

Mysdary, home to a kind of fireproof tree capable of growing directly through ice, traded with Jiocalia for its tropical fruits--more offers have been made for Mysdary’s unique resource. Un-1, an icy planet, built its first farms in an attempt to become less reliant on trade, and to prevent overhunting of the ursas--large, pink, bear-like mammals they rely on for meat, trade, and warmth. They also extended a greeting to the fellow icy planet Kaipole 9, offering them enough resources to get them on their feet.

The people of Tub-X rallied to make tax evasion punishable by exile; unrest festers after President Moderator’s denial of the law. Speaking of political unrest, Kaipole 9 has had its fair share! On 11/19/21, Councilor Janus resigned from scales position as co-leader of the planet. Kaipole 9 is now led by Emissary Lee. The main event of this week, however, was Manabal Prime’s very first executions. On 11/20/21, Dollet Mons ordered the execution of Raige Carter, a paramedic, and Holden-835, after the two had dragged the entire settlement into their conflict. The cause of the conflict is unknown.

That concludes this week's MSS Report, and it barely scratches the surface. Will Kaipole 9 and Un-1 become allies? Will Tub-X's civil unrest grow into a full-blown mutiny? Will Dollet Mons' turn authoritarian dictator?

Only time will tell--and so will I. Until then, keep checking in on MSS Weekly!

Signed,

The Reporter

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MSS Weekly, 12/14/21 Report

Previous Report

Apologies for the late report; unfortunately, personal life refused to cooperate with my schedule. In my absence, much has happened in the MOGAI Star System–Tub-X’s celebration went off without a hitch, though some may have noticed Chief Justice Diinna Labba’s less than stellar performance. Perhaps son was feeling unwell? In any case, sons condition was overshadowed by the conspicuous absence of Dollet Mons and Emissary Lee; further investigation found that they had abandoned their planets!

Without leadership, Kaipole 9 and Manabal Prime fell into anarchy. The latter was quickly snatched up by Chief Justice Diinna Labba, but Kaipole 9 remains unclaimed. Diinna has began reforming Manabal Prime’s legal system; a harsh task for a planet with a budding anarchist rebellion recovering from its previous dictatorship.

With all that excitement, it would be easy to overlook the smaller happenings of the MSS. Gery Jackson, a settler on Tup-X, mapped the constellations of the planet’s night sky. These constellations include Celeste, the torch; Mandrillus, the rearing horse; Vanessa, the feather; Irisa, the bird; Esox, the boar; Caudata, the ant; Hyla, the fox; Strix, the face; Eliana, the eagle; and Perameles, the arrow. It remains to be seen how these constellations will factor into local culture and folklore. Speaking of culture, I’d be remiss not to mention the continued growth of Tup-D’s art boom; in particular Nathy Torray, former mercenary and current poet, has recently gained popularity.

Thus concludes this week’s MSS Report! Stay tuned–I’ll be back next week with more.

Signed,

The Reporter

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MSS Weekly, 11/29/21 Report

In the past week, three more planets in the MOGAI Star System have been settled. Of these planets, two have been especially notable: Chief Justice Diinna Labba, leader of Tautvis-5, has been hard at work studying the planet's native flora and fauna; on 11/25/21 son gave away the planet's many surplus fruits to Pentoapia G, which was especially useful as recently a fire had destroyed a large portion of their supplies.

Bina Brighte, a settler of Un-1, has developed a specialized weapon that allows them to hunt the large animals living beneath the planet's ice; Caelum, an engineer, has discovered a steady energy source that allows the planet's greenhouses to flourish. With these new advancements, Un-1's economy--and population--are booming!

Speaking of scientific advancements, Arradary has built the galaxy’s one and only observatory, allowing visitors to get a clear view of the MOGAI Star System. Tup-D experienced a huge art and culture boom, leading to it becoming the second planet in the MSS to have an official flag--it's based off of the colors and themes of a particularly famous painting.

Meanwhile on Tub -X, President Moderator announced a harvest festival would commence on 12/4/21 and inhabitants of other planets are invited; they also announced plans for a museum and research center!

Unfortunately, all is not well in the MSS. On 11/16/21 Glen Monson, a pilot and well-known member of Exsphere's settling party, disappeared without a trace. On 11/21/21 she reappeared with tales of a large creature that kept her trapped in its den for days on end. It remains to be seen what the planet's inhabitants will do about the strange creature.

And that concludes this week's MSS Report! I'll be back next week with more news, so be sure to stay tuned.

Signed,

The Reporter

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Hello!

I run MSS Weekly--an independent newspaper who's major goal is to issue a weekly report on the MOGAI Star System: it's alliances, trade deals, and general happenings. As a journalist, I try my hardest to make sure all my information is accurate and up-to-date, but in the case that I do make a mistake it will be rectified immediately.

I hope you enjoy my articles--and I hope we all get along. See you soon!

--The Reporter