GNN Emergency Update

[Craines]

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Today, the first of February, a confirmed sighting of Doctor Artifice has been made. A trade convoy in the Omega 49 system saw what they described as, "God ----, it's a ----ing space station! Wait, it's that guy who wants ----ing robots to take our place in society! And he's got a bounty of 150 billion on his head! Let's take him out!" Sadly, the entire convoy was destroyed, and we have reason to believe that all 10 pilots of the trade convoy were tractor beamed inside the station, which we have confirmed to be the Ska Ralla. If you see this man, please do not engage.

We have further reason to believe that one of Doctor Artifice's children, grandchildren or great-grandchildren could still be alive. The source of this information has asked to be kept anonymous.

Finally, we do not believe the Ska Ralla is in Omega 49 any longer, and may have used new technology to open a jump hole to the Dublin system, although no information to this end has been confirmed.

Remember, if you do see Doctor Artifice, he must be treated with the utmost of caution. Do not engage on your own; the Ska Ralla was a military platform originally designed by the Rheinland Military in order to fight off Nomad Battleships as well as hordes of very heavy fighter ships (VHFS). If you see this battle station, do not engage.

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