| Gjallarbru Research Station | |
| Owner | |
| Red Hessians | |
| Location | |
| C/B-4, Omega-55 |
CLASS:Tyr
GRAVITY: Complete
DOCKING: Restricted
AMENITIES: Partial
CREW: Unknown
Gjallarbru Research Station was occupied by the Red Hessians in 826 AS, after the remains of an MND deep space outpost was discovered and then salvaged. The MND are believed to have established an operation in Omega-55 around 814 AS, pursuing rumors of Rhienland's Colony War era activities. Little is known about what they discovered, however their base was abandoned by 822 AS, when Omega-11's red giant entered a period of extreme activity, destabilizing the connecting Jump Hole. Since restoring the station, the Hessians have been fiercely protective of the Groningen Nebula, aggressively repelling intruders.
Rumors abound as to what the Hessians would be researching at Gjallarbru. The most common speculation is that they use this concealed outpost to reverse-engineer stolen enemy technology, and pilfer Artifacts excavated by The Core on Planet Skagen. Nearby gravimetric anomalies also hold scientific interest, although it seems unlikely the Hessians have the academic expertise or inclination to deeply study the phenomena. Darker stories also swirl, with some whispering of prisoners being sold to Wild agents in exchange for technological secrets. The Hessians reject these tales as slanderous lies, and are quick to turn their weapons on anyone repeating them.
Since 830 AS, the Hessians have hosted a small wing of Coalition fighters who act as scouts for gauging the disposition of enemy forces across the system. Despite contributing to the station's defense, outside pilots are still strictly confined to the hangars and their quarters.
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Ships sold
| Ship | Class | Price |
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| Bayonet | Heavy Fighter | 22,158$ |
| Falchion | Very Heavy Fighter | 22,379$ |
| Dromedary | Freighter | 24,266$ |
News
| [835 AS] Bloody Skirmish in Omega-47 |
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OMEGA-47 -- 835 -- Numerous pilots have reported a significant skirmish in Omega-47 last week. The clash took place north of the system's central star, between the Corsairs and a combined Hessian-Coalition force. The confrontation inflicted heavy losses on all sides, leaving no faction satisfied with the outcome. This marks yet another bloody chapter in the relentless struggle for dominance in the Omegas between the Corsairs and the Red Alliance. Both sides hope controlling Omega-47 will open the flanks of Omega-5, securing a final decisive victory. |
| [835 AS] Junker Convoy Attacked by Rheinlanders? |
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BORNHOLM -- 835 -- Junkers on Bornholm Station in Omega-55 have reported unusual instances of Rheinland vessels attacking their convoys. The attacks have been so devastating that no ship has survived to recount the events firsthand. The only evidence the Junkers possess are intercepted radio signals emitted shortly before the convoys were presumably destroyed or captured. An official complaint has been filed with the Rheinland government, but there has yet to be an official response. |
| [835 AS] Vogtland brigades drive out Corsairs |
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VOGTLAND -- 835 -- After three years of grinding, attritional combat, the Corsairs have broken and fled from Dresden. Vogtland’s brigades have continually intensified pressure on the Corsair position, encircling their staging ground in the Schwefelnebel. Waiting until the encirclement was almost complete, the Battlecruiser Penitence attempted to retreat. Hessian forces inflicted severe damage on the Penitence as it fled through Frankfurt, ending Corsair aspirations on our home. In recognition of our newly secured supply lines, Wolfsburg Shipyard has been ordered to lay down the keel for a worthy replacement to the Battleship Kassel. |
| [828 AS] Cologne Aftermath |
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COLOGNE – 828 AS – The siege of Planet Saarbrucken proved that the reunited might of Rheinland is a force to be reckoned with; the Hessians have largely vacated the system. In preparation for the assault, the miners turned pirate had weaponized the nearby Tholey Station to slow down the advance of the military. In order to bring a swift end to the fighting with minimal casualties the commanding officer ordered the station be neutralized rather than boarded, resulting in its destruction. Despite the success of the Military, it seems the Hessians flagship; Battleship Kassel, has managed to escape virtually unscathed. Rumors on Heisenberg Research Station speak of Hessian prisoners taken by Corsairs and Unioners alike. It's no secret there is a lot of bad blood between these groups and the Hessians and this reporter shudders to think of what fate awaits those poor deluded criminals. |
| [828 AS] Hessians Flee Under Rheinlands Might! |
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COLOGNE – 828 AS – Under pressure from both the emperor and elected officials for a quick and decisive resolution to the ongoing Cologne crisis, the Rheinland Ministerium of Defence ordered the Altenburg battlegroup to advance onto the Red Hessian position at Planet Saarbrucken. The Red Hessians recently received additional reinforcements as it became clear the former miners planned to dig-in and would need to be uprooted from their position. The Siege of Saarbrucken is currently underway and it has been reported that the Red Hessians have begun evacuating from the area. It is speculated however that the Red Hessians intend to make the Rheinland military suffer for every meter they take. The Rheinland Military has offered a reward for any Red Hessians that are caught fleeing from the siege. The military has also advised caution as they have reported several other pirate groups in the area, with some claiming these groups are striking out at the Hessians. This reporter cannot help but think this situation goes to show, that there is no honour among thieves. |
| [733 AGS] The Way into Gallia is Open! |
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REUNION -- 733 AGS, 817 AS -- The Council is proud to announce that the mine fields that have concealed the existence of Gallia from the rest of the Sirius population have been breached in Orkney and Omicron Tau. This achievement has cost us decades of bloody war with Gallic government forces who rejected the rights of the Gallic nation to re-unite with the rest of humanity that escaped Sol more than eight hundred years ago. We will welcome any ships willing to explore Gallic space and establish relations with local factions. In exchange for the passage, we ask for guarantees of neutrality towards the Council, its military and civilian personnel. We also warn that any capital ship fleets or other large military detachments will be denied passage, by force if necessary. Our goal is to prevent the war, not to encourage attacks of other Houses who might consider Gallia its enemy. Gallia is no one's enemy, and our task is to prove it. We hope that after our actions in the Gallic Border Worlds the King of Gallia will demonstrate responsibility and discretion by establishing diplomatic relations with all four Houses and by canceling plans of Sirius-wide aggression. However, even if the relations will be established, we, the Council, will still remain sworn enemies of the Crown, and the Second Gallic Civil War will continue. Our current goal is to hold the passage in Languedoc open for everyone for as long as possible. However, the Royal Navy has assembled an overwhelming fleet in Languedoc that will soon head towards Languedoc. Our casualties has been very high during the recent years of fighting in this system, and odds to win the battles that will follow are very low. Languedoc detachments of the Council, and all civilians willing to escape the prosecution by Gallic government, will have to seek refuge in the Sirius Border Worlds. We are already looking for possible locations where we can build our bases and defensive installations. We are also aware that Sirius space has its own unlawful factions, much like Gallic Brigands and Unione Corse in Gallia. Since our situation is complicated right now, we might seek help of those factions in order to survive and prevent unnecessary casualties. But we also realize that our equipment, ships and weaponry contain Gallic technologies that many Sirius parties are willing to appropriate. We are not trading or exchanging any of our military technologies. If any attempts to capture or attack Council personnel and ships occur, we reserve the right to retaliate with deadly force. |
Rumors
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