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.

Consolidated Associated Traders of Zenobia Hiring Cargo Freighters

Consolidated Associated Traders of Zenobia (CATZ) is hiring cargo freighters for Asteroid Gulag supply runs thru pirate infested space.

Minimum 40 ton capacity.

Interested applicants please contact Jai Raghilda or at the Consolidated Associated Traders of Zenobia (CATZ) offices in Hale’s Moon.

Armed Escort Ships also may apply.

Potential crew members looking to join ships or assist in a run should also make contact.

Reward for Hale's Moon Sasquatch Photograph

Hale’s Moon Sheriff’s Office expressed concern over recent reports of a Sasquatch type creature (aka Bigfoot, Ponginae Gigantopithecus, Australopithecus Palaeojavanicus, Paranthropus robustus, Tauri Anthropoid or Hansen's Planet Anthropoid) in the Hale's Moon colony.

The creature bears a striking resemblance to Bihar Sanctuary Museum Curator Feargananym Karillian, although slightly shorter and non-verbal according to reports.

Bihar Sanctuary Museum Curator Feargananym Karillian commented, "No relation."

No injuries have been reported.

Sightings have been concentrated in the Wastelands area, but also in the main settlement.

The Hale's Moon Herald offers a 100L$ reward for a picture of the Hale Sasquatch in Hale's Moon.

The reward will go to the picture that we run in the Hale's Moon Herald.

Contact Jai Raghilda of the Hale's Moon Herald or Sheriff Gallagher Aeon of the Hale's Moon Sheriff's Office with your photograph.

CHRISTMAS SHIP DECORATING CONTEST

If you don't live on Hale's Moon you can't enter the Hale's Moon Home/Business Decorating Contest.

BUT NON-RESIDENTS CAN ENTER THE CHRISTMAS SHIP DECORATING CONTEST.

The winner will receive 5000$L and will be featured in the Hale's Moon Herald.

There's no limit on prims as you aren't decorating/building it in Hale's Moon.

We'll let you know when to fly it in and let our judges take a look and photograph you and your ship.

You can't win if you don't enter.

Shameless self promotion is permitted.

Send a notecard to LilyBell Snoodle at Hale's Moon to let us know you are interested.

Hale's Moon Decorating Contest

Enter the Hale's Moon Decorating Contest, you might win 1000$L.

1. Your decoration may use up to 20 prims.
2. You can decorate inside or outside your own house or business.
3. You must let us know you are entering by sending a notecard to one of the GMs or by dropping an entry into the MailBox at the BlueSun Office at the main terminal on Hales.

Going over 20 prims disqualifies you. Don't do it.

Additional prizes later and everyone who enters will win something...but one lucky winner get jackpot.

Hale Law Enforcement requests leads about Ratz Rule

Grafitti on the side of Hale's Moon eatery Fook Yoo's, with the word "Ratz Rules" has law enforcement baffled.



Hale's Moon Sheriff, Gallagher Aeon, asks for anyone with information about this to contact his office or deputies.

Several local residents say they are making every effort to find the ratz.

Hale's Moon Shipyard sells refurbished FireFly Transports

Hale's Moon Shipyard sells refurbished FireFly Transports





The Hale's Moon Shipyard has salvage and refurbished FireFly Transports available for sale. The Salvage kei64s aren't flashy, but they fly well. The refurbished has some minor upgrades and is a might prettier.

All proceeds go directly to supporting the Hale's Moon Colony.

Find the salvage model at the Shipyards in the southeast corner of Hale proper. The refurbished model is on the tarmac. Detailed information is available from the for sale sign.

Both ship models are Lightbulk Cargo Transports:
Minimalist footprint of prims and script resources.
Smooth flight with good camera offset
Easy to land
The engine in the back glows and rotates during flight.
The side VTOL engines rotate along the vector of flight.
The ship uses a very low resource physical flight script and super low resources when landed.

The salvage model is ideal for the firstime FireFly captain. It's salvage, but it's been refitted and flies true. This is a bare bones ship.

The refurbished model is good for the firstime FireFly captain or the more experienced captain who is looking for a ship that is not just proven flightworthy, but has some upgrades. She's got all the features of the Bronze, but has been upgraded to include:
Fully Operational Access Door to Cockpit and Flight Deck
Access Ramp to Engine Room and Upper Deck.
Genuine Fake Leather Upgrades
Refitted Upgraded Flight Console
Comfy Hammock in the Engine Room
Cargo Bay (rezzable empty or full)

A representative from Blue Sun says that shiny high end FireFly Transports are coming soon, from their private airfields.

“But it ain't all buttons and charts, little albatross. You know what the first rule of flyin' is? Love. You can know all the math in the 'Verse, but take a boat in the air you don't love, she'll shake you off just as sure as the turning of worlds. Love keeps her in the air when she oughta fall down, tells ya she's hurtin' 'fore she keens. Makes her home." - Malcolm Reynolds

Crops Circles in Hale's Moon Stirs Controversy

Crops Circles in Hale's Moon Stirs Controversy
By Dashiel Flash, Ace Reporter at Large


A mysterious glowing crop circle was embedded in the main landing bay of Hale’s Moon.

Hale's Sheriff denies mind controlling powers of the Alien Sigil, but warned, "Don't touch!"

The sheriff failed to explain why they are called crop circles if there are no crops.

A shirtless drunken man on the roof of Firefly's bar reported, "Aliens, it was those damn aliens again! Aliens in hotpants!"

The Mayor made no statement about any aliens involved in this incursion into Hale.

Hale’s Moon Mayor, Seana Kawanishi, replied, “Huh. That's new."

Rabbit droppings were found at the scene; It is yet unknown if there is a connection.

Hale's Dentist was not available for comment about any random mutations caused by the menacing symbol.

No casualties have been reported.

Recently rediscovered records from earth that was have shown that this case has striking similarities to a case long since closed. This is an artist’s rendition of the culprit based on those records:



Could this be the alien menace invading our little slice of heaven?

Hale's Moon ground facilities reopen

As the cleanup in Hale's Moon colony continues, Port Authority has been able to reopen the main pads and cargo handling facility. Though the facilities are not yet operating at full capacity, as resources are needed elsewhere, they are once again available to handle limited cargo and personnel transfer.

As before, priority is going to relief supplies and evacuation cases. Commercial cargo destined for the colony and ships picking up ore shipments will be given second priority, while transhipment cargo will receive the lowest priority until the backlogs are cleared.

Small craft are asked to use secondary facilities if possible, and the Orbital will remain available for both transhipment and personnel transfer at least until the ground facilities return to full capacity.

Alliance troops raid Destiny and Hale's Moon

While still reeling from recent fires and rock impacts, a small contingent of Alliance soldiers executed an armed raid on the Destiny enclave and parts of Hale's Moon earlier today.

Injuries were few and, fortunately, mostly light, according to Infirmary staff. The raiders, identified as Alliance, though not matching the known markings or transponder codes of the local 1st marine Raiders unit, were initially chased from the Destiny enclave by local residents. The raiders evacuated by shuttle, only to return a short time later with a larger force. This second force was also repulsed by a coordinated effort of the Hale's Moon Militia and members of Destiny's own internal self defense force.

The Alliance forces were based aboard a vessel identified as the Ticonderoga, which broke orbit before the IAV Abraham Sinkov could respond. The Ticonderoga is apparently an Alliance warship, but her transponder codes do not correspond to an active vessel. Alliance officials aboard the IAV Sun Tzu had no comment on the incident other than "We'll look into it."

Deputy Mayor Genni Foxtrot, speaking for the Mayor's office in Mayor Kawanishi's absence, was quoted as saying "We've been right civil with the Alliance for a while now. Not friendly, but not fighting either. Not sure who these jokers are, but they want to get frisky with us we'll show 'em them business end of a rifle."

Orbital remains open

In light of event on the surface, the Hale's Moon Orbital Maintenance Facility is remaining open to handle some limited cargo transfer duties and to serve as a transfer point for supplies destined for the colony. The Orbital's shuttles will remain operational to serve emergency needs, and most emergency supplies are being routed through the colony's indigenous lift capacity.

While the station is primarily intended for maintenance work and has limited warehousing for cargo transfer, priority is being given to emergency supplies destined for the colony.

While the town's main cargo handling facility is subject to the curfew, the remote landing area remains operational. However, this is considered an "unimproved" drop zone and spacecraft that are not certified for 'unprepared surfaces' should use extreme caution before attempting to land. Cargo landed at the remote site will need to be conveyed to the colony by surface transports.

Sheriff returns to post

After a brief departure "to settle some personal matters," Sheriff Gallagher has returned to duty as Hale's Moon's lead lawman. Details are sketchy, but Town Elders have confirmed that Hale's Moon has full time Law Enforcement at this time.

One of the Elders was quoted as saying: "The Militia's spread a bit too thin to be keepin' watch on folk an' fightin' Reavers at the same time. Folks like havin' a Lawman about."

The Mayor's office had no official comment on the Sheriff's departure and subsequent return.

Milita caught off guard in Reaver attack

The Hale's Moon Militia was caught off guard by an unexpected Reaver attack. Quick response by several residents prevented what could have been a massacre as the town Militia assembled, holding back the attacking Reavers until they could be reinforced.

According to Deputy Mayor Genni Foxtrot, "We didn't get a lot of warning on this one. Woulda' been a lot worse, weren't for Nack and General and the others holding the line. Real violent this time too. More'n usual."

Casualty reports were lighter than expected given the severity of the attack, though several townsfolk are still recovering in the Infirmary. A request has been sent to the local Alliance command to honor their commitment to provide medical supplies in the event of an attack.

The patrol Frigate IAV Abraham Sinkov, normally on station in this region, is currently resupplying from the Cruiser IAV Sun Tzu, and there is some speculation as to whether the presence of an Alliance warship would have prompted the Reavers to attack a softer target.

Hale’s Church Endures Repeated Assaults

The Hale’s Moon Church, located near the mines entrance and the Destiny Compound has been repeated assaulted.

Several weeks ago, the newly erected building was burned down. Photographic evidence suggests the Replicant Order was behind the arson.



Replicant Order spokesperson, Krenshar Magic, stated that the fire shows that building a wooden church near the mines entrance is unsafe.

Most recently, the church was assaulted again with a posed corpse near the main entrance.

(Picture released by permission by the Sheriff’s Department)

Sheriff Gallagher Aeon said that preliminary forensics confirmed that the bodies were not reavers and not local to Hale’s Moon. It was also revealed evidence indicates that the bodies were deceased for a matter of years in some form of cryrogenic storage.

The Sheriff’s department would not reveal the identities of their main suspect. Said suspect reputedly has left Hale’s Moon, but the Sheriff’s Office said that it is monitoring its actions.

Further updates as they become available.