Alliance announces end of Martial Law on Hale's Moon

After several months of questions and speculation, the Alliance has officially announced the end of Martial Law on Hale's Moon. While patrols by the Alliance's district military force, the 1st Marine Raiders, were scarce after the first few weeks of the Martial Law announcement, this marks the official end of the situation.

Alliance Liaison Officer, Bethany Lionheart, confirmed the change to the Town Elders in a closed meeting. When asked why the situation had dragged on for so long, she was quoted as saying "Bureaucracy is what it is. Sometimes it takes longer than we'd like to get official word that we can make the change. I'm sorry for the inconvenience, and would like to thank you for your cooperation during this period."

When asked whether the Alliance Military would continue their activities in the area, she replied "You folks are fairly isolated out here. We'd be remiss in our duties to you fine Alliance citizens if we abandoned you. The colony is yours again but you can be sure we'll maintain some presence." Adding "Strictly in the name of your safety, of course. With the history of the region that is a valid concern."

What this ultimately means to the colony remains to be seen. While largely unloved by Hale's independent minded populace, the 1st Marine Raiders did bring some much needed coin to the local economy.

Town Elder and Deputy Mayor, Genni Foxtrot, speaking for the Mayor's Office, said "About Gorram time they gave us our colony back. Mayor's off-world right now, but I sent her a wave. Suspect she'll cook up a shindig to celebrate though."

Petty Theft Crime Wave in Hale's Moon

Blue Sun CEO, Miss x0x0 Zhangsun, reported to police that her clothes were stolen while using the public shower.


The Sheriff's Office made out a report and inspected the scene of the crime. The investigation's official status is pending.

The Sheriff and his deputies made no official comment.

Another pending investigation by the Sheriff's Office is the report of a missing red bicycle owned by a minor local resident named Frog.

Residents are warned to be careful about their belonging if they use the public bathing facilities. Hale is not responsible for the theft of your belongings.

Hale is also not responsible for any paternity or sexually transmitted disease which may result from physical contact in the bathing or other areas. Abstinence and other safe sex practices are advised.

Hale's Moon Mayor Attacked

Claiming to be "delivering a message," an off world visitor entered the Mayor's office and fired one round at the Mayor who promptly returned fire. The Mayor was unharmed in the attack, and the assailant is currently under guard in the Infirmary with a gunshot wound to the chest. Their condition is listed as Critical and Infirmary officials have not given word on their patient's prognosis for survival.

The Sheriff's office has not released any details on the attack, however they are investigating the incident with their usual efficiency. When asked about what 'message', the Mayor replied "Not at liberty to discuss it right now, but will say folks seem to forget I don't carry a sidearm for show."

Anyone with further information is encouraged to talk to local officials. Their anonymity is guaranteed.

Alliance Officials declare Mercenary unit "Rogue."

In the aftermath of recent incidents on Hale's Moon, Alliance District Command in the Kalidasa system has declared the unit involved Rogue. "Their commander showed no respect for local Law Enforcement, local government regulations, or the local Militia. They put a few rounds into that Gorram killing machine, but in light of how they treated the colonists, they're more trouble than they were worth," Hale's mayor was quoted as saying after the announcement.

Colonel Silvermane, commanding officer of the 1st Marine Raiders and Sector Commander, posted the notice to Alliance units throughout the Rim and Border sectors. Alliance units were requested to apprehend the unit's commander and any members of the team travelling with him for questioning and probable legal action. The Mercenary's Guild was also informed of the unit's breach of contract and applicable civil law.

"Chances are the unit's leadership has gone to ground," the Colonel was quoted as saying. "They're the ones we're interested in but it's unlikely they'll surface again. Posting the writs was the correct, and legal, way to deal with the issue. Local Marshal's probably find them and have them bound by law if they turn up. As far as the Military is concerned, unless they turn up again and start shooting, we're considering this an issue for the Marshal's Office."

Any citizens with further information on the disposition of the Mercenary Unit's leadership are encouraged to contact their local Law Enforcement agency or Alliance Marshal's office. A modest reward has been offered for their capture or proof of demise.

Hale Resident Snaps Photo of Outland Sasquatch

Local Resident, Shian Ishtari, a retired terraform engineer formerly in the employ of Blue Sun Corporation, received the 100L reward for snapping this photograph of the so-called Outland Sasquatch.



The Hale's Moon Sheriff's Office made no comment about the photograph.

Warbot rumors upsetting colonists

Recent sightings of a "Raids" type warbot have caused some concerns amongst local citizens.

While other units of the type have been encountered in the past, it seems these recent sightings have become more frequent and the interaction more direct. Some folks who've encountered the machine have actually spoken with it, saying it's been asking about Raids and other folk on the colony.

Colonists are advised to use extreme caution when dealing with this machine as these units are incredibly dangerous. Hale's Moon Militia units have been advised to keep the Heavy Weapons and Sapper units on standby just in case.

The 'Not Raids' warbot can be identified by a greenish tinge to the warhull and some slight detail differences in the articulated arms, where our Raids, a valued citizen of Hale's Moon, is a silvery color. The Mayor's Office has said that anyone shooting Raids "by mistake" will be dealt with by the Sheriff as if they'd shot their neighbor or one of the younguns.

"We always knew there were others of the type. Fortunately, not many of them." The Mayor was quoted as saying. "They're right dangerous. A real holy terror in close combat. Best way to take one down is with an anti-material rifle or a Roller gun. But the Militia's got their orders, and we've let the 1st Marine Raiders know what's going on," she went on. Finishing with "Raids is one of us. Broke free of that big machine and earned a place with us here. No reason to treat her any different 'cause one of her sisters is on the loose, so I expect you fine folk will keep accepting her as you have. Besides, anyone shoots her without my leave'll get a . . . talking to."

Raids herself has expressed a desire to avoid any unpleasantness and has assured locals that she remains a peaceful member of our community.

Hale's Moon Christmas Decorating Contest Winners

Hale's Moon Christmas Decorating Contest Winners

Hale's Moon thanks everyone who entered the ship and residential Christmas decorating contests.

The winners of the Resident Decorating Contests were Thoth Belic, Lilia Machalski and Calina Tereschenko.







Lux Tchailenov, Jo Masenberg and Gage MacArthur won the ship decorating contest.