Polaris Day 92 News

From: "Kerry Harrison" <kerry@madhousepress.com>

Date: Thu, 09 Dec 1999 00:00:00 +0000

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MAIN BULLETIN - Day 92

Merlin Reveal Mass Extinction

At a drinks reception held earlier today, Kor Lek Thun, director of Merlin
Industries, revealed further information on the origin of the mysterious
Inessan spacecraft. Information obtained from the vessel apparently revealed
its origin. Kor Lek Thun explained how the Sir Galahad, a Merlin starship,
had journeyed to this location only to find a swirling asteroid belt. No
sign of any parent craft had  been found. Kor Lek Thun then stunned those
present by describing, in an exciting story, how the Sir Galahad had nearly
been destroyed while examining the asteroid field. He praised the ships
captain, Yar Lek Chen, for some superb 'seat of the pants' flying which
enabled the vessel to narrowly miss some large chunks of rock. Responding to
a question from a rather inebriated journalist, Kor Lek Thun acknowledged
that the asteroid field may be all that remains of a planet, and that the
race that built the craft may now be extinct. He added that this theory was
currently being examined.

OTHER NEWS

GDOP Disburse Alien Artefact

At a press conference earlier today Jake Flanery, CEO of GDOP Inc, unveiled
the first alien artefact to be returned to the Cirrus system from the
Calypso excavations. At a press conference held in the immaculate lobby of
Proteus, GDOPs sponsor, the dark stone cube was revealed to a select band of
photographers and journalists; many of whom clamoured for a close
examination. Mr Flanery proceeded to present the cube to Max Kerling, a
Proteus representative, as evidence of the firm commitment GDOP possesses to
this growing corporate relationship. Mr Flanery attempted to scotch rumours
that his comopany had been undertaking any "wild plundering" in the Calypso
system. The distinguished CEO suggested that "the ruins have been, are and
will be investigated in a scientific manner and any findings documented".

Bent Products To Buy New Vessel

CEO Bent Koranin, chief of Bent Products, today revealed plans to purchase a
second large cargo vessel. Confirming that an increase in profitability had
enabled the company to release fresh funds for investment, Mr Koranin
expressed his confidence that intercolonial trading will "soon soar, to the
benefit of all its inhabitants". The CEO relayed his belief that the
purchase of a Trawler by a competitor represents a welcome boost injection
of competitive behaviour. Koranin dismissed suggestions that Bent Products
was seeking to monopolise intercolonial trade. The Agromman boss even
suggested that the Trawler may be made available to another company, should
it place it's trust in the Agromman Coalition. In light of the report,
traders expressed their belief that demand for shares in Bent Products would
rise. Some gave vent to caution, however, suggesting that a second ship
could saddle the Agromman company with a high debt burden; unless the
company intends to buy the vessel outright.