Smuggler's Run GNS From: dvistas@aol.com (D Vistas) Date: Mon, 19 Aug 1996 00:00:00 +0000 ------- T H E G A L A C T I C N E W S W I R E S E R V I C E ------- The Official Smuggler's Run News Service. Volume 4 Update: 8/19/96 ========================================================================== === INTERSTELLAR NEWS BRIEFS DATELINE Nibor, August 11 - Increased demand of raw materials, especially Tethenon, has drained much of the mining resources on Nibor's most productive planet. The imperial navy confiscated 3 megafreighters of Tethenon, a metal vital in the production of warships and mined on numerous planets throughout The Core. "Because of the empire's decision to confiscate the materials, we will not waste precious resources mining the metal just to have it stolen." said Miillard Phiilmore, a Piil mining union representative. "Why should we be busting our flabby butts and not make a living... and what about profits?" Thousands of miners abandoned the planet's mining facilities and have gone on strike. So far, no violence has broken out. DATELINE Draak, August 17 - Blockades continue on several Colonial planets as the Gecko declare independence from the empire by officially deleting every imperial edict from planetary databases, replaceing them with their own ancient codes and laws. Mass rallies and protests against the empire were everywhere and Geckos around the planet were visibly defying imperial laws. Naval troops were evacuated from the planets surface for fear of more violence, yet numerous imperial warships arrived in Draak orbit, heavily armed and supplied by support ships. News and rumors are becoming increasingly more difficult to confirm, and several sources have indicated that the empire has already begun an invasion of the planet. DATELINE Rogue, August 18 - ALF Forces have been routed on the planet, as imperial forces from the navy and marines continue to assault the mining district headquarters of the terrorist league. Over 10,000 casualties have been recorded, and as many as 3,500 prisoners are currently on their way to Macovia. Damage in the mines is extensive, but cleanup operations are expected to begin soon, and the mines will be opening before Septemper ends. Naval forces are now concentrating on Altmar, where a second ALF stronghold was discovered. "We expect nothing less than 100% victory within 2 days time!" said Lt. Col. Vito Vanthor, a Terran strategist working to erradicate the ALF. Vanthor said that the defeat of the Rogue ALF forces has freed naval ships and troops to assist with the operations on Altmar. I.T.U. Update: The Interstellar Trader's Union has, by vote of all members, decided to remain neutral in the matter of The Empire versus The Planet Draak. The decision to not become involved may result in increased hostilities against I.T.U. members by the ALF, Gecko radicals and many other supporting factions of Draak. We, as your leaders, suggest extreme caution until the matter is settled, and you should avoid trade or travel in The Colonies. In the event of a full scale war, you should not expect legal support against attacks from imperial ships or exsessive customs inspections. Good luck! ========================================================================== === CARGO PRODUCTION AND STOCK INDEX PRO is the current period's production level, CNG is the change in production from the previous period, E/U is the empire and underworld influence in that star system, COM is the company stock code, SEC is the sector of production +/- is the gain or loss from the previous period. STAR AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY MINING TECHNOLOGY STOCK MARKET INDEX SYST PRO CNG PRO CNG PRO CNG PRO CNG COM SEC STK +/- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- ACH 3.80 -0.10 7.48 +0.07 6.20 +0.19 7.55 +0.09 FOO AGR 423 +4 ADH 8.03 -0.20 5.16 +0.23 6.30 -0.03 4.24 -0.16 DUR IND 223 +2 ALD 4.38 -0.06 9.86 -0.04 4.89 +0.06 5.08 +0.09 DRD AGR 136 +1 ALG 3.46 -0.21 6.52 +0.07 2.47 +0.01 9.34 +0.20 WID TEC 1202 -1 ALK 4.95 -0.22 3.96 -0.18 5.08 -0.09 3.79 +0.19 CHE MIN 533 -10 ALP 6.30 +0.02 3.16 -0.22 5.81 +0.23 3.43 -0.05 AUT MIN 217 -2 ALZ 6.83 +0.06 6.49 +0.00 8.41 -0.07 2.41 +0.02 PET TEC 83 +2 ALT 6.75 +0.18 6.05 -0.21 5.23 -0.15 1.85 -0.19 INS IND 249 +6 ANT 7.12 +0.06 0.80 -0.03 4.10 -0.10 4.69 -0.14 CRY TEC 893 -11 ARC 4.53 +0.12 7.34 +0.13 9.47 -0.22 8.14 +0.09 BBP IND 620 +12 ATR 6.66 +0.19 4.57 -0.16 5.58 -0.23 8.15 +0.08 HYD AGR 721 -9 BEL 8.08 -0.21 7.21 -0.04 3.85 -0.01 3.81 +0.25 ORB AGR 438 +6 BEN 8.47 -0.05 8.15 -0.16 3.11 +0.10 3.40 +0.18 ZGM IND 194 -3 BET 7.06 -0.19 3.80 +0.09 8.65 +0.11 9.72 -0.16 NLG TEC 207 -4 CAN 5.24 +0.01 5.67 -0.18 7.60 +0.06 3.01 -0.19 PHR AGR 511 +6 CAP 4.71 -0.13 4.36 -0.09 3.88 -0.14 6.70 +0.08 SNS MIN 610 -11 CAS 2.51 +0.15 8.37 -0.25 2.38 -0.04 9.99 +0.00 EVE MIN 268 +1 COR 9.05 -0.20 7.06 -0.01 9.33 +0.14 2.54 -0.23 LOF IND 1104 -23 DEN 3.27 -0.25 2.63 +0.26 9.00 +0.24 3.96 -0.19 TOX MIN 490 -6 DEB 7.30 +0.09 8.05 -0.03 6.98 -0.07 3.98 -0.13 HOA MIN 232 +1 DIP 4.42 -0.14 7.38 +0.04 7.26 -0.06 3.88 +0.09 SPS TEC 396 +4 DUH 8.60 -0.20 5.58 +0.16 3.84 -0.16 4.36 -0.04 SCR AGR 569 +11 ELN 3.15 +0.12 7.30 -0.02 4.90 -0.24 3.28 +0.17 ZER TEC 557 +4 EPS 7.77 +0.17 0.37 -0.05 8.61 +0.14 8.08 +0.24 GUA AGR 234 -3 FOM 7.50 -0.22 5.76 +0.03 5.49 +0.00 8.83 -0.18 MET MIN 264 -5 HAM 6.65 +0.01 6.59 -0.09 5.03 +0.18 4.25 +0.00 GTV IND 638 +3 KAU 4.01 -0.22 7.78 -0.19 7.70 +0.08 4.06 -0.06 ELI TEC 508 +8 KOC 6.85 -0.21 6.63 +0.21 4.30 -0.06 9.00 +0.22 ATM AGR 1008 +6 MEG 5.86 +0.14 7.86 +0.05 3.89 +0.07 3.85 +0.03 POW IND 115 -3 MIA 8.22 +0.12 6.21 +0.11 7.40 +0.08 5.53 -0.05 RAR MIN 286 +3 MIR 3.98 -0.01 5.01 +0.10 3.90 +0.15 4.60 +0.22 PML TEC 773 +1 MIP 5.07 +0.19 8.44 +1.69 2.33 -0.09 6.34 +0.11 SYN IND 860 -1 MIZ 8.51 -0.07 2.24 +0.12 4.43 -0.24 9.83 -0.16 MCS TEC 405 +5 NUN 3.72 +0.05 3.85 +0.00 7.26 -0.10 7.30 -0.09 GRE AGR 384 -3 PHA 9.50 +0.16 2.69 -0.08 5.09 +0.07 0.61 +0.04 NUK MIN 314 -3 POL 5.33 -0.21 1.99 +0.17 3.47 -0.11 9.49 -0.09 KLC AGR 597 -11 POX 5.89 +0.00 3.23 +0.10 8.60 +0.13 2.80 -0.12 PHO IND 923 +20 PRO 8.14 +0.07 9.12 -0.09 9.40 -0.07 1.95 -0.24 MYR IND 350 +4 RAS 2.53 -0.19 7.00 -0.16 4.00 +0.08 4.41 +0.06 PIL MIN 190 -3 REG 5.74 -0.21 4.99 -0.02 5.87 +0.24 7.66 +0.24 TAG IND 440 +9 RIG 3.56 +0.08 3.35 -0.04 8.78 +0.19 5.23 -0.07 UNI TEC 1071 +10 SAB 6.76 +0.00 4.08 +0.26 1.49 -0.66 5.81 -0.10 REP AGR 800 -3 SAI 9.22 -0.12 6.49 -0.18 2.47 -0.05 6.41 -0.14 KTM IND 301 +3 SHA 2.51 +0.22 3.59 +0.02 9.53 -0.21 7.80 +0.00 SPA IND 80 +1 SIR 3.81 +0.17 5.21 +0.01 5.89 +0.21 6.81 +0.17 END TEC 56 -1 SOL 8.57 -0.02 5.95 +0.02 6.44 +0.06 8.81 +0.24 MNM MIN 128 +2 SPI 4.40 -0.01 4.80 -0.12 5.37 -0.09 4.84 -0.17 6MB TEC 387 -6 THU 9.42 -0.20 7.14 -0.18 7.52 -0.21 2.63 +0.10 XEN AGR 436 +1 VEG 1.81 +0.16 1.41 +0.20 9.78 -0.09 3.84 -0.10 WTO AGR 566 +2 WEZ 5.93 +0.05 3.42 +0.25 4.11 -3.15 9.02 +0.10 REE MIN 416 +1 ========================================================================== === THE STANDINGS LISTS The following traders have earned a place of exceptional honor and respect by succesfully competing as first-class smugglers. Congratulations! NET WORTH LIST: #174: Vinny the Swank, 18,249,755 #308: Jarn Kargad, 16,152,722 #490: Jiminy Windex, 13,862,762 #420: Daemon Rankiil, 13,133,942 #367: Martin Kane, 11,259,329 #450: Jell-0, 7,527,960 #375: Indika Buthalezi, 6,194,907 #210: K'Ment'Tat T'Lano, 6,054,634 #294: Seth Shadowstalker, 5,802,394 #232: Mako, 5,186,773 REPUTATION LIST: #174: Vinny the Swank, 215 #450: Jell-0, 214 #232: Mako, 195 #490: Jiminy Windex, 188 #308: Jarn Kargad, 180 #367: Martin Kane, 163 #330: Kymil Nimesen, 139 #420: Daemon Rankiil, 135 #236: Jack Death, 130 #186: EYE-683-SEE, 111 DEMERITS LIST: #352: Mordechai D'Wei, 26 #186: EYE-683-SEE, 24 #236: Jack Death, 22 #457: Zaide Yawo, 21 #407: Micha Bernardo, 20 #496: Zane, 20 #363: Rokayu Mordechai, 15 #387: K'Lomk'Lomk'Men Qudamah, 15 #418: Lusosi Edmondo, 15 #181: Lord Gorfling, 13 ========================================================================== === (c)1996 Distant Vistas. All Rights Reserved. P.O. 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