Good morning Sirius!

We're coming to you live from Freeport 11, where we learned of a major operation by The Core, an organisation primarily funded by Interspace Commerce. According to our local sources, The Core launched a major offensive against assets of the Terrorist group, The Order, who also operate in the area. The two sides fought against one another in the Omicron Zeta system, a far-away Edge World beyond the Sigmas.

Sources close to Core claim that the paramilitary group was using the operation as a demonstration of their technologically advanced fleet, a keystone of the battlegroup being the Battleship Mars. This heavy warship boasted numerous Artificial Intelligence modifications throughout its internal systems. Initially the Mars, its protective fleet and its AI attack squadrons were to probe Order defences, and determine the most effective plan of attack. In this motion, it was determined a full-force engagement was the optimal strategy, calculated by the Mars' advanced onboard AI systems. Following the AI analysis, the battlegroup Launched a swarm of Artificial Intelligence Bombers and Drones under the control of the Mars and its fleet.

The Core's crown jewel spearheaded the attack and punched through the defending forces, gaining ground in the conflict. The Core has officially stated that the fleet dealt a crippling blow to Order activity in Omicron Zeta and will seek to consolidate their foothold in the system. The effectiveness of the AI-powered ships was cited as a primary reason for the success of the operation, stressing their utility in preventing the loss of human life and resource. Reports indicate the drone craft were capable of swiftly eliminating Order capital assets with surgical precision and minimal materiel loss.

We spoke to an high ranking representative of The Core, who stated this victory over the terrorist organisation demonstrates an opportunity for the Houses to invest in their advancements, to claim a piece of the pie, as it were. The Mars was returned to Capetown, where the vessel's highly sophisticated AI could undergo yet more transformations alongside upgrades to the offensive squadrons of smaller AI craft. Humanity would do well to invest in such diverse and well-utilised advancements; those within the Colonies can rest easy knowing that The Core are keeping the forces of evil at bay.