Smuggler's Run: APC News 05.11.98 From: "Off-Planet" <mwmartin@gte.net> Date: Tue, 12 May 1998 00:00:00 +0000 ________________________________________________________________________ | ____________________ | | � ALIEN PRESS CORE � Volume 06, 05.11.98 | | _ ____ __ | | | \ | |- | _ | |__ Smuggler's Run FREE! | | | \| |___|/ \|____| | | �____________________� www.off-planet.com | |________________________________________________________________________| � N E W S B R I E F S ��� Imperial Ships Prepare For The Worst by Grig Frod Earth, Sol - The Joint Planetary Governors came to the conlcusion last week that military intervention may soon be necessary to prevent further aggresion by the Brogian Magestrate. Diplomatic talks between both sides continue in a stalemate, with the Brogians claiming that Macovia is an ancient burial ground of significant sacred importance in the history of the alien species. "We bury many ancient warrior dead on Kang'Tucha." said Grod'Fro Kik'karka, Brogian Minister Of War And Trade on Chook'Tai. Kang'Tucha is the ancient name that the Brogians used to refer to their illeged planetary mortuary. But according to Imperial Research, the Brogians never actually buried their dead on Macovia's surface becasue all of the burial claims are over a thousand generations prior to Brogian space travel existed. "Apparently, they feasted on the dead warriors, saving the heart to send to Macovia, honoring the fallen heroes." said Rhesian Chief Archeologist Mopel Kwan of the Institute Le France, Earth. "Then they put the hearts in a basket and launched them into the sky using a primitive baloon-like device." he said. The Empire does not regard the Brogian claim to macovia a legitimate one, and Terran history shows a complete disregard for sacred burial grounds thoughout human conquest of Earth. Things do not bode well for relations between the two governments, and already,, many Brogian sympathisers have left the planet. Venusian Propaganda Minister Caught In Sex Scandal by Fermin Dubhan CENSORED *** * * *** **** ****** ***** * * ****** ******* * ***** ****** *** ***** ** ****** **** *** *** ** ***** * ****** *** ***** *** ******* *** ********** **** ***** ** ***** ****** ******* ** ******* * * *** **** **** ****** ******* ** ******* * ******** **** **** ****** ** ****** *** ***** ** ** * ****** * ********** * ************ *** ********* ****** *** *** * **** ** *** ****** ** ****** ******** ******* ********** **** ** ***** **** * Authorities Thwart Assassination Attempt by Asa de'Ratte Earth May 27: Over 200 Imperial Naval Stormtroopers raided the Grand Vizier Hotel & Spa in Old New York to stop an apparent assassination attempt on several high-ranking imperial officials. The targets of the plan were unidentified, but rumors persist that they were both members of the Cabinet Of The Imperial Chancellors. The early-morning raid began as soldiers repelled from the hotel's 350-story rooftop and smashed through plate glass windows in a suite on the 348th floor. "We would've liked to use the elevators, but they were out of order." said Lieutenant Commander Eisel Vander Whaaaaaaaa, who was in charge of the platoon sent in. "The Emperor has decreed that until further notice, power used for non-essentials is to be re-directed to the Industrial sectors." After several minutes of intense laser fire, the marines came out of the suite with 2 suspects in custody. The suspects were immediately taken away and questioned by the authorities. Though all was not grim business, as the troopers had time to relax after the successful mission by firing heavy mortar rounds into a nearby playground. "See doze kiddies run?" said one marine. "I likes da way dar lil legs move... dat one's gonna be a track star fer sure!" __________________________________________________________________________ � T H E E C O N O M I C R E P O R T ��� The Economic Page lists all 50 planets of The Core. Each line includes the star system, location, planet type, government, and economic info. SVC lists the Planet's available services such as Gambling, Loansharks, Repairs and Training. Fuel is available everywhere, with the cost per unit influenced by mining production. Current galactic inflation is 1.75 with the base cargo pod cost at 875 QPs. STAR QUAD TYPE LAW GOV AGR IND MIN TEC SVC ACH 17:34 Desert 7 Terran 8.83 9.01 3.78 6.17 RT ADH 12:06 Earthlike 1 Terran 8.65 9.99 6.27 1.68 GLT ALD 10:18 Earthlike 3 Terran 3.44 7.74 5.61 4.63 GLRT ALG 13:09 Jungle 2 Terran 6.05 5.87 7.73 9.99 GLRT ALK 11:21 Earthlike 1 Terran 9.54 8.33 4.88 5.67 GLRT ALP 25:32 Desert 6 Terran 8.10 3.83 2.71 0.43 G ALT 38:13 Ice 2 Terran 9.99 8.61 9.99 2.74 GLRT ALZ 10:11 Desert 4 Terran 7.55 7.49 9.99 6.04 GRT ANT 21:40 Desert 5 Terran 0.56 0.50 5.31 6.89 GR ARC 10:29 Mountain 6 Terran 2.69 3.93 9.44 4.30 GR ATR 37:03 Earthlike 3 Terran 2.46 4.01 4.27 8.01 GLRT BEL 03:19 Volcanic 3 Terran 8.45 4.87 4.17 0.55 GLT BEN 31:37 Desert 9 Terran 9.75 6.55 8.15 5.47 RT BET 13:41 Swamp 9 Terran 8.81 0.44 9.03 6.69 R CAN 30:35 Mountain 7 Terran 4.14 9.59 5.66 9.99 RT CAP 13:18 Volcanic 3 Terran 9.99 3.50 6.33 9.06 GLR CAS 15:01 Earthlike 7 Terran 4.08 9.05 6.09 1.79 T COR 35:19 Ice 1 Brogian 6.41 9.99 9.99 0.01 GLT DEB 04:46 Oceanic 9 Terran 4.99 5.08 5.27 6.09 RT DEN 42:12 Swamp 1 Terran 7.61 9.01 9.57 7.76 GLRT DIP 24:27 Mountain 7 Terran 0.40 9.20 9.53 3.10 RT DUH 24:10 Desert 3 Terran 2.62 4.75 9.27 6.71 GLRT ELN 49:38 Volcanic 3 Free 1.09 4.44 0.39 2.03 GLRT EPS 46:49 Swamp 1 Brogian 6.71 1.12 6.31 9.97 GLR FOM 24:31 Swamp 5 Terran 7.40 0.68 4.71 9.99 GR HAM 18:12 Desert 2 Terran 6.53 7.81 5.51 2.63 GLRT KAU 43:30 Earthlike 1 Terran 5.99 7.18 9.71 1.21 GLT KOC 06:12 Earthlike 8 Terran 6.42 4.22 0.41 9.85 RT MEG 13:36 Forest 7 Terran 9.99 8.13 0.15 0.71 T MIA 33:29 Desert 7 Terran 9.67 3.36 7.06 4.05 R MIP 10:34 Desert 8 Terran 6.82 8.19 2.11 6.78 RT MIR 15:31 Volcanic 7 Terran 7.16 2.39 3.61 2.95 R MIZ 08:13 Ice 4 Terran 9.99 8.12 4.79 9.99 GRT NUN 06:38 Desert 7 Terran 1.72 6.97 8.74 6.22 RT PHA 03:28 Volcanic 6 Terran 5.94 2.08 8.99 5.77 GR POL 19:46 Oceanic 6 Terran 5.17 2.22 4.43 7.78 GR POX 06:47 Ice 8 Terran 9.99 1.43 8.80 4.08 R PRO 20:08 Jungle 3 Terran 8.51 6.26 9.96 6.11 GLRT RAS 05:36 Volcanic 5 Terran 3.15 9.94 1.04 4.48 GRT REG 10:39 Earthlike 8 Terran 7.22 0.08 2.70 7.20 R RIG 04:05 Mountain 2 Terran 6.12 7.59 9.29 5.10 GLRT SAB 30:30 Ice 8 Terran 6.65 4.48 3.50 2.85 RT SAI 12:38 Desert 8 Terran 6.69 5.95 4.70 5.18 RT SHA 28:29 Mountain 8 Terran 4.77 4.90 9.75 7.98 RT SIR 07:33 Oceanic 5 Terran 5.72 6.52 4.97 7.88 GRT SOL 27:32 Earthlike 9 Terran 7.67 1.92 4.98 6.56 R SPI 36:39 Earthlike 7 Terran 7.27 5.52 5.21 2.55 RT THU 19:09 Earthlike 2 Terran 9.15 2.96 9.99 1.35 GL VEG 27:04 Desert 3 Terran 1.52 4.03 6.42 3.54 GLRT WEZ 33:35 Ice 6 Terran 5.53 0.05 3.61 4.60 GR __________________________________________________________________________ � T H E S T O C K M A R K E T I N D E X ��� The stock market is exclusive to the 50 planets of The Core. 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NET WORTH LIST: #226: Hermes I (Quiiksiilviir)............................6,093,940 #115: Achille's Heel (Alain Delon)........................5,362,368 #784: Enigma (Seth Shadowstalker).........................3,167,368 #881: Holy Doughnut (Xanthippus).......................... 501,280 #854: The Whispering Wind (N'Kai)......................... 429,223 #455: Grim Reaper (Major Havoc)........................... 244,986 #875: al�Tarnach (Norepo al�Tarrac)....................... 201,206 #917: Yomama's Ghost (Nofee Yomama)....................... 194,624 #297: Oblivious Thorn (Mekong Noir)....................... 194,167 #627: Starfire 1 (M'Yakala'A)............................. 177,879 REPUTATION LIST: #226: Hermes I (Quiiksiilviir)............................ 559 #115: Achille's Heel (Alain Delon)........................ 376 #784: Enigma (Seth Shadowstalker)......................... 142 #854: The Whispering Wind (N'Kai)......................... 25 #881: Holy Doughnut (Xanthippus).......................... 17 #200: Was-Wasnot (Chak'lanna)............................. 14 #575: Rat's Tail (Jim de Griz)............................ 12 #512: Rumble of Thunder (Bormiil)......................... 11 #264: Deep Helm (Jabga McPeck)............................ 10 #433: Bounty (Gustav Carmi)............................... 6 DEMERITS LIST: #745: Amanda's Mercy (Igthorn)............................ 5 #251: Future Shock (Uriah)................................ 3 #367: Neon Snipe (Macavity)............................... 3 #200: Was-Wasnot (Chak'lanna)............................. 2 #264: Deep Helm (Jabga McPeck)............................ 2 #600: The Dragon's Scale (Telracs Rettel)................. 2 #881: Holy Doughnut (Xanthippus).......................... 2 #115: Achille's Heel (Alain Delon)........................ 1 #129: The Phantom (Brandon Firestorm)..................... 1 #207: Hydra (Fiill)....................................... 1 __________________________________________________________________________ �1998 Off-Planet. 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