News from the sector

The UN's special representative for peacekeeping operations briefed journalists this evening on recent developments in our region.

The Muratian civilisation remains mysterious. Self-proclaimed as Hu-Man, they have given little other information about themselves or their technology. It is rumoured that they may be using nova guns in their vast starships. All reported sightings to date have emphasised the size of their vessels and their propensity to strike with immense force. Their "exploration" of neighboring space has so far brought them primarily into contact with the reclusive Con-sultant Savasku. Sketchy Con-sultant reports from their outnumbered scouts in outlying neutral systems have given the impression that the Muratians attack in great force, and even in reconnaisance use considerable strength. They have reportedly reduced the defences of numerous neutral systems to rubble in their quest for local domination.

The hitherto unknown civilisation on the edge of Con-sultant Savasku space has proven to be Phalon, although as yet little more is known of their activities and intentions. They have already been involved in one inconclusive skirmish with the Peter Lorre genus of the Savasku, from which they retreated before shots could be fired. The subsequent Savasku attack on the defences of the neutral system involved was repulsed by gallant local defenders.

The Con-Sultant Savasku have remained quiescent, retreating in the face of Muratian attacks on their neighbours.

In the face of this growing aggression, it is not surprising that the inhabitants of the beleaguered and impoverished A3 system welcomed the recent offer of alliance from the UNSC Peacekeeping Command. Impressed by the strength of UNSC forces and their obvious capacity to protect them, they welcomed the visiting elements of Task Force 2 with open arms before handing over control of the local system defences to them. The UNSC will continue to offer the hand of friendship to neighbouring systems who share our values of peaceful co-existence and a robust engagement with those who would place our values at risk.

In unrelated news, the special representative for peacekeeping operations was pleased to report the completion of minor refitting operations to better suit local forces to the challenges facing them in this region.