Issue #4
Monday, February 14th, 2005Bad Blood Burning
It looks like FHA has gotten themselves in some hot water with TSO as a FHA member destroyed a TSO ship. The reason given for the destructoin was the pilot was a pilot of ill-repute. While the pilot hadn’t been doing anything wrong when he was destroyed, the fact that he had a bad reputation made him a target, and an opportunist FHA member took the shot. Reparations have been demanded by TSO but both sides seem to believe they are in the right.
This may be another case of the party that is right is the party with the bigger guns. Although wars make great news, this reporter is hoping for a slow news day.
Scorpions Ready to Strike
In a move that imitates their insignia, the Scorpion Guard cancelled relations with all alliances except for PACK making them, for all intensive purposes, a neutral alliance. Performing contracts for the highest bidder, the Scorpion Guard has seen a bit more action recently with the Rangers, FHA, and FTS having all been victims.
According to the SG they:
- will never attack another player unless paid to do so
- will not tolerate the collecting of bounties on our members
- will retaliate if any person attacks and kills one of our members that is not fulfilling a contract
- will not retaliate a pilot killed while performing a contract
- will not reveal the sources of our contracts. We maintain full confidentiality
It can be implied that the Scorpion Guard thinks they are above the law. They can hand out death, but are not responsible for it, nor will they tolerate retaliation. In addition, since the source is ‘anonymous’, the Guard basically has free reign to do whatever they feel like doing. Nobody will be the wiser.
Will there be a time in the forseeable future when someone decides to desting the Scorpions? Possible, but until then, the Guard will continue collecting contract money and enjoying their status in the galaxy.
Radioactive Droids
New building designers have finally copmleted the blueprints for two new buildings able to be built throughout the galaxy. These buidlngs create radioactive materials and droids. There was tremendous excitement throughout the galaxy on this discovery. What do these new buildings actually do?
The radioactive lab collects radioactive material to supply to the droid production facility. The droid production facility produces droids which are prerequisites for a new set of defenses that have also been recently brought to market, or can be sold at most planets.
And there you have it. I’m sure you’ll begin seeing these new buildings coming up all around the galaxy. Good luck to all the new building owners.
Oh, and the Engineering department would like to give one word of warning, there was a misprint in the Engineering drawings of the radioactive labs. The switch on the left hand side marked in green? That is NOT the light switch. That switch turns off the shield that seperates you from a burning, lingering, grisly death. There have been 17 cases of this glitch reported so far. Don’t say you were never warned.
Tiacken Public Service Announcement
The Tiacken Department of Rocks and Wildlife would like to remind you that the Tiacken sandshark is a protected species. The feeding, capturing, killing, or otherwise bothering of these creatures can result in punishments as little as 10 credits to a maximum of being fed to the sandsharks. Please respect the enviornment and remember this: Only YOU can prevent loss of life and limb.
This has been a Public Service Announcement from the Tiacken Department of Rocks and Wildflie.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
Paradis - Leader of AWC
For those of you who have been working in the back room for the last week or so, the Anti-Weasel Coalition (AWC) has started what they call the Grand Unification. Their goal: To unify the galaxy to prevent galactic wide destruction by the evil genius space weasels! How will the AWC achieve the unificiation? However they can. Recently, Paradis was able to spare a few moments from his galactic conquest…err, unification to answer a few questions.
Tribune: I have to admit, I never knew about the Space Weasels and the threat they posed to the galaxy. The threat they pose to the galaxy is horrifying! However, I know many among the general public will be skeptical in your motives and view you and the AWC as pirates. Can you comment on that?
Paradis: We are trying to get people to look beyond their own narrow range of interests, to see the big picture. Unfortunately most people do not have the scope of vision to understand what we are trying to do. People are quick to strike at what they do not understand. This is what lies at the root of the public’s misrepresentation of us.
For those of your readers who would take the time to actually look at our ideals and policies they will see we are not mere pirates. We are trying to work for the betterment of everyone in the universe. To illustrate the point I’ll refer to some specific parts of our policies. Once any type of pilot agrees to surrender to the Coalition they are free to go on about their business. We do not require them to pay tribute, to get a combat ship and join the fighting, or change their behavior in any way. This is in direct opposition to pirates who are interested only in increasing their own wealth at the expense of others.
Tribune: I understand that if individuals, or even alliances surrender to the AWC, other members of the AWC will not target them. What other benefits will the AWC provide members receive (outside of being a part of a unified force preventing galactic wide destruction)?
Paradis: The additional benefis of joining the AWC are basically those of joining any other alliance. We provide any support or aid you may require. Our main differences are our loose policies, you can pursue whatever career path you like while still getting alliance support. Most of the restrctive rules found in other alliances are distinctly lacking in the AWC.
Tribune: There are thousands of pilots in the pilot database. The largest alliance only has 70 pilots and the AWC only consists of ten members (at the time of this writing). For the undertaking you are undergoing, would you consider accepting alliance divisions under the AWC flag (Rockthrower alliance � AWC) to better manage the unification?
Paradis: We would not attempt to breakup the authority of any alliance that surrendered to us. As long as they acknowledged the supremecy of the Anti-Weasel Coalition and agreed to follow a few simple rules (such as free passage and free trade) they would be free to go about their business.
Tribune: Assuming the Unification is a success, what�s next?
Paradis: Once we have succeeded in the Grand Unification we will move on to reforming our society and preparing for the Weasel invasion. If we are given sufficent time we may even investigate the possibility of a preemptive strike against the Weasels before they reach civilized space.
And there you have it. Another exclusive interview from the Tiacken Tribune!
About Tiacken
The Tiacken team has created a solid foundation between Tiacken I, Tiacken II, and the three surrounding starbases. We are currently in a position to exapand with more medium and high level buildings. If you are looking for a place to plant your flag, or are in need of a change in scenery, come on by or send me a PM for more information.
The Tiacken Tribune would like to welcome AnubisKrieger and Woof to the Tiacken area. We’d also like to welcome JimBob BACK to the area. May your ventures be profitable, your travels safe, and your alcohol strong! I hear the brewery next to Tiacken II has some great brew.