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.