CNS Broadcast: The State Of Sirius

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Rheinland Stands Firm On Interspace - Ousts OSI Also
Rheinland authorities continue to crack down on factions reputed to assist the Red Hessians. After having ousted Interspace from their house - a move that is still having reprecussions for cargo bound for Rheinland as the U.S.I. cargo tagging has been inoperative across Rheinland since Bonn Station was seized by the federal authorities - the Zoner trading group known as Omicron Supply Industries is now in Rheinlands crosshairs. A representative of the Bundestag, who wished to remain anonymous, stated the following: "Any group who aids the Hessian terrorists makes themselves an enemy of Rheinland. To supply an enemy war machine is to be a part of it, and to be treated as such. These Zoners claim to have peaceful intentions when they enter our house, but then turn around and supply those who would attack the good people of Rheinland. That makes them unwelcome here."

More Trouble In Texas?
The Texas system is no stranger to trouble - riots among the workgangs who are sentenced to Sugarland and Huntsville are not uncommon, despite the LPI's best efforts. Rheinland strikes also try to disrupt activity in the system. But the militaries do not seem the only ones at odds in Texas anymore. Reports show fighting has broken out between the Junkers and Liberty Rogues. It is unclear what has prompted these hostilities, but criminal analysts at CNN suggest this may be little more then a turf war. The LPI have thus far refused to comment on the situation, but Texas Bounty Hunter Darryl Venning had the following to say: "I'm not surprised. The Junkers have patsied the odd Rogue so often, there's bound to be some payback some time. I doubt there's anyone shedding tears about Rogues and Junkers blowing eachother up though."

Gas Miners Guild Profits Ballooning
The GMG presented their quarterly figures earlier this week, showing another 3% rise in H-Fuel sales. The continued conflicts in Bretonia and the Independent Worlds have caused an increased demand for fuel, and the GMG is eager to meet this demand, despite Samura and Kishiro both taking a slice of the H-Fuel market. "The outlook is very positive." a GMG spokesperson commented. "The fuel demand has steadily risen since 812, and projections continue to show a steady rise in demand in the near future. The GMG is continuing to increase its fuel production capacity to meet our customers needs as they grow."

Leeds Prepares For The Worst
Bretonian subterranean construction crews have been sent to Leeds to work at several undisclosed locations. No official statement has been made on their purpose, but analysts suggest that Bretonian forces are preparing a ground defense of Leeds. If fighting does come to the planet, it would be the first inter-House conflict in Sirian history on a heavily populated core world. Although much of the civilian population has been evacuated, there are tens of thousands who are unable, or simply refuse to leave. What will happen to these people is unknown, but it is likely their fate will end in tragedy, one way or the other.

What is DSE Up To In Alberta?
A large number of DSE and Universal transports have been making their way to the remote Alberta system, which lays beyond Ontario. Although the USI tags scanned as "food supplies" by Toronto's trainspotters, the sheer volume of these have spawned rumors that the companies are using falsified USI tagging to hide the actual nature of the cargo. It is certainly hard to believe that over twelve metric tons of SynthMint would be something the Red Deer staff could chew through. DSE and Universal officials have refused to comment on the unusual findings.

Unrest Persists On Kyushu
With almost a year behind Kusari's "silent revolution", the people of Kyushu are anything but silent. The Kusari republic government has taken a less hardline stance on foreign companies bartering their services and goods to Kusari citizens, which has had a negative impact on the predominently agricultural industries on Kyushu. Synthfood products from both Rheinland and Liberty production sites are making their way into Kusari by the thousands of tonnes, edging out the traditional food markets on Honshu and New Tokyo. Farmers Alliance raids have become more brutal and numerous in the wake of this, but the Kusari government has so far refused to give in to the farmers demands. "The Emperor would never have let his own people suffer in favor of these gaijin." a Farmers Alliance source has commented. "These republican dogs are selling Kusari's soul for a handful of credits. First it was the tradelanes, and now the means by which our people are fed. What is next - will they expect us to dress in latest Manhattan fashion? Watch the drone of their commercials every 15 minutes in every holocast? "

Medical Test On Atka Goes Wrong - Makes Boffins Go Bonkers
A test of a new stress-reducing food supplement being designed at Atka has reportedly produced unfavorable results. Two midlevel Cryer managers who had been suffering from stress-related symptoms had volunteered for the trial. The drug however reportedly induced a delerious state in the individuals. They were found to be dressed in tinfoil-covered boxes, near one of the stations comm terminals - and taken to the intensive care ward for observation. A Cryer spokesman reported: "It is unfortunate that trials are not always successful, but this was certainly one of the strangest trial failures in my career. Both patients are recovering, and so far there do not appear to be any long term effects. Needless to say it'll be some time before we attempt human trials with this product again."

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