Frequent Alliance Spottings Have Colonists on Edge

Despite the Sun Tzu pulling out of orbit, the alliance attacks have continued to haunt our community.

Initially the attacks followed their usual pattern, dropships deploying troops. Those troops attempting to subdue the residents of Hales. Thankfully our allies are stronger and Hales remains proudly independent.

However, the past few days have seen a dramatic change in their tactics, leaving the town feeling on edge. Reports of solo alliance scouting into town, disappearing when engaged in combat.

Along with the sighting of the single alliance soldier, came the appearance of a large, menacing creature. The reports on the entity indicate it was gelatinous in nature, bearing many tentacles. It proved a difficult foe, as it was near invisible until very close, and standard ammunition seemed to ricochet off its surface. There were reports of additional creatures though little information is known on them.

The day following the attacks, an additional alliance scouting party was spotted near the mines. Intercepted transmissions indicate they were in search of some sort of fuel cell. Due to the diligence of the Militia and reinforcements, they were unsuccessful in their search.

There is no doubt they will continue until they find what they are looking for.

Wedding an Event to Remember

Saturday saw a flurry of activity on Hale's Moon. It was not in fact another alliance scuffle, but a glamorous occasion which brought all the browncoats out in their finery. Our own Aeon Voom married the lovely Imhrien Fargis on the landing platform above Fook Yoo's.

The landing pad was transformed into an elegant chapel of white with blue accents, a striking setting against the dark sky. Guests arrived early, filling the imported pews with excited chatter over the long anticipated wedding.

Imrhien was stunning in a simple, elegant white gown adorned with blue butterflies, Amyla Wakowski attended her as Matron of honor, with Ash Lutwang and x0x0 Zhangsun as her bridesmaids, all in royal blue. Aeon wore a dashing grey tux, likely imported for the occasion. Nack Barnes stood as his Best Man, with Cobb Compton and Gallagher Aeon as his groomsmen.

The veremony was officiated by Father Kristian Nichols. Cholgosh Swindlehurst walked Imrhien down the aisle.

The couple exchanged vows they'd written for one another, illuminated by Aeon's firefly in the background. After vows were exchanged, they couple exchanged sidearms rather than rings.

The reception followed in Fook Yoo's, attended by even more guests who had been unable to make the ceremony itself.
Khaz Rotaru took over the DJ booth and the party lasted well into the night, even after the couple had departed for their honeymoon.

Congratulations go out to the couple on behalf of the residents of Hales, and readers are invited to comment to send their personal best wishes.

A gallery of pictures from the wedding can be found on page 2.
Mikie Rhiadra
Editor

Alliance cruiser IAV Sun Tzu spotted withdrawing from Hales

Reporter:
Cobb Compton

The Alliance cruiser IAV Sun Tzu was spotted by the captain of the cargo transport Brutius Maximum, apparently withdrawing from the orbit of Hales Moon.

No radio hails were made as the Brutius Maximus was negotiating the asteroid field, and no gunships were sent out to intercept the vessel.

"It was clear as hell we were being pinged on the way in," said a shaken captain Johan Scheleck of the Brutius Maximus.

"9 times out of 10, when we're being swept like that, we get a hail to prepare for docking and inspection. We were already a bit nervous by a large radiation signature matching that of the Sun Tzu just out of radar range as we were passing Shadow.

If I had to guess - I'd say there's a whole battle group out there forming up for some reason," he concluded.

While this has not been confirmed by any other vessels coming to or from Hale's Moon - it is alarming speculation.

Captain Aeon Voom has said he would take a stealthy scout ship out to confirm the departure of the Sun Tzu, as well as investigate the rumored battle group mentioned by captain Scheleck.

At the moment this is mere speculation and all residents and visitors are advised to remain vigilant. but it appears in the short term that Hales may have a brief respite from the brutal attacks we've experienced over the past several months.

If the Sun Tzu has indeed departed, this also means we may be able to get more supplies in directly without having to rely on high cost smuggling runs.

Aside from captain Voom offering to check the report, he had little to comment on the development. other than "Aye. we might have a peacable wedding this weekend" before wandering off to Fook You's for a drink.

Worker's Plight

The mines north of Hales

Far in the southwest corner of our relatively peaceful moon lies a duranium mine. Years ago colonists worked the mines, the town building up around it into what you see today. When robotic workers became a more economically profitable decision, they company laid off all of the workers, abandoning them. When the mines no longer produced rapidly enough to maintain their profit margin, The Weyland Yutani Corporation abandoned the duranium mine for more profitable lands. In doing so they have once again abandoned their workers.

Dozens of replicants still remain in the mines, living day to day with malfunctions that lock them into repetitive tasks. The initial reaction by many is that they are only machines, why worry about it. There is plenty of reason.

Replicant Workers at the Mines

One of our own valued residents, Krenshar Magic, is himself one of the replicants from the mine. He was fortunate to be spared the indignation of the malfunctions the others in the mine have suffered. He has told us that many of the replicants that are still trapped at the mines have become sentient like himself.

Krenshar would like to see the replicants repaired, so they may have the choice as to whether they continue at the mines or seek to learn the world as he has. They require both replacement parts and skilled mechanics willing to lend a hand.

And So I am calling on you, Citizens of Hale's Moon. Krenshar has many times stood up to help defend our home. I feel its time we returned the favor and did what we can to get the replicants functioning once again.

Mikie Rhiadra
Editor

Replicant Workers in Need of Repair

Alliance prepares to continue airstrikes at Hale's Moon

Unofficial sources are telling that the IAV Scharnebek got resupplied by an alliance freigther and is preparing airoperations again. Also it is possible that so called "Alliance Marines" will land on Hale's Moon again.
Commodore Geofry plainly said: "No Comment"

Archive Picture of the assault landing Bay of an Alliance Cruiser

If further airstrikes occour, the colonists are advised to seek shelter in the concrete buildings. Stay away from the windows and keep your head down. Fires are needed to get distinguished imidiately after the airstrike is come to an end. Also: keep an eye out for the sky and warn others if something unexpected is coming near to the colony.

WeyLand Yutani announces closing of duranium mine at Hale's Moon

An official speaker of the Weyland Yutani Corporation announcend today that the Mine on Hale's moon will get closed. He pointed out that the Mine isnt working effecient enough to bring in the wanted profits. Furthermore it was said "That the actual situation on Hale's Moon is even that difficult that the corporation's freighters can't reach the small colony on the edge of known space due of the blockade of the Allied Forces".

The small Duranium Mine at Hale's Moon

Many Miners are now in fear of loosing their jobs. Rumors are going that the Miners Guild wants to keep up working in the mine. But without any traders buying their duranium, they wont have any posebility to maintain or resupply the mine. Even money for urgend needed Tools and Machines is missing. Further more it isn't clear if the Corporation just leaves the Moon and if it is legal to claim the mine as their own.

We will keep an eye open on the developement of the actual situation for you.

Doctor of Hale's Moon beaten up by Alliance Trooper

Due of Reports by Doctor Gallagher Aeon itself, he was woken up harshly by an alliance trooper. The trooper beat Gallagher harshly with a large blunt object. He sustained a painful injury to his left eye and he was knocked unconscious and left for dead in the dumpster in the alley way behind the General Store.


The purpose of this attack is unclear at this time. We will keep you updated as we learn more.