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With Roostercat‘s retirement from the position of Vaurca Lore Writer, the position has now opened for anyone to apply! You do not need to have lore writing experience, but it is an advantage in these situations as you have an understanding of the expectations and obligations of managing a Species. In addition to applying with the standard developer application, there are some additional questions in mind: 1. What part of Vaurca lore do you enjoy the most? 2. What part of Vaurca lore do you enjoy the least? How do you plan to remedy this? 3. Do you have any plans for any retcons to occur? Do you believe they’ll be kept minor or perhaps major retcons may be needed? 4. If you were able to change anything about lore, without any hinderance, what would it be?

Caprice is Rationed After a meeting with High Queen Vaur’skiyet’sca of the Zo’ra Hive, President Dorn has announced that Caprice will be receiving less phoron than previously due to the impact of the mineral’s scarcity, and a system of rationing will soon be implemented across the planet. Additionally, Lesser Queen Scay’extiih’aur of the Zo’ra Hive is set to leave the Xerxes Biodome on New Gibson in order to discuss potential alternative avenues for increased K’ois production with the High Queen. It is possible that the planned expansion of K’ois farms on Caprice may commence sooner rather than later in the wake of the decisions taken by the Republic of Biesel to combat the encroaching scarcity of phoron, as well as limit the impact of the galactic economic recession that fast approaches since the announcement of the rolling blackouts scheduled by the Dorn Administration earlier this week. There is some unrest brewing within Flagsdale following the announcement of phoron rationing, with a particular group known as the Ky’klux - an organisation of Vaurcae that have no allegiance to any brood within the Orion Spur - voicing their concerns and taking the rationing as a sign of their predictions being made true. This comes as worry since the group has rather kept to themselves and performed petty crimes like vandalism, with many beginning to panic at the thought of another riot within Flagsdale.

Operations on Reade Expand! The Stellar Corporate Conglomerate has announced plans to expand its operations on Reade, focusing predominately on the gas extraction and refinery industry present across the gas giant and its moons. With deposits of both Helium-3 and Hydrogen, Reade is expected to become increasingly integral to the overall stability of the Republic of Biesel as it continues to push the Peacekeeper Mandate within the Corporate Reconstruction Zone, as well as being one of the only ways of protection against the encroaching phoron scarcity. It has been confirmed that Orion Express Logistics will hold the majority controlling interest within these expanded operations on Reade, increasing their corporate portfolio. Chief Executive Officer Hong Chin-Hae allegedly met with several of the other megacorporate directors several days before the announcement, with many believing her to be the pioneer of the idea. The Orion Express will also commence construction of refuelling depots across the Corporate Reconstruction Zone, with the SCCV Horizon likely to be one of its customers along its journey across the Orion Spur. With the scarcity of phoron worsening, reliance on warpdrives has steadily increased over the last months, with Einstein Engines confirming the possibility of the Suzuki-Zhang Hammer Drive making its way into the civilian market after formalities set by the Solarian Corporate Authority have been met. While it is unknown how this may impact the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate, it can certainly be said it will alleviate worries regarding interstellar travel within the Orion Spur.

Discussions still in progress, apologies. We'll get back to you soonish.

Chapter 3 Act 3 - The Insurrection Crisis of Mictlan Date: 28 February 2022 to 4 April 2022 This is the THIRD CHAPTER of Aurora's (tracked) story. The Insurrection Crisis of Mictlan had resulted in the planet’s sanctioned status by the megacorporations that dominate the Orion Spur. The Tau Ceti Foreign Legion and the Private Military Contracting Group lay siege to Lago de Abundancia after the Samaritans and the Founding Movement attempted to instigate a rebellion. Many perished as urban guerrilla tactics tore the city apart. Alongside the corporate forces, the Mictlan Defense Force was called into action after Prime Minister Ladislao de Santos declared martial law as the insurrection began to grow uncontrollable. Thanks to the efforts of the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate, a highly advanced artificial intelligence was utilized in gathering intelligence on how to strike the vulnerabilities of the insurrectionist forces of the Samaritans and the Founding Movement, Aura found itself commissioned. The corporate forces eventually succeeded in gaining control of Lago de Abundancia, dispelling the remaining rebels from the ashes and rubble. Rebuilding of the city is ongoing, but the sanctions placed by the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate have thrust the planet in a spiralling economic downfall, exacerbated by the ongoing phoron scarcity.

Chapter 3 Act 2 - The Beauchamp Massacre Date: 12 February 2022 to 22 February 2022 This is the THIRD CHAPTER of Aurora's (tracked) story. A joint research project between Einstein Engines and the Jargon Federation yields new Warp Gate technology. In an effort to assist in the rehabilitation of a damaged Solarian Alliance, Jargon launches a broad aid mission to the Alliance, bringing in much-needed domestic, medical and food goods into bleeding worlds. On the back of this aid effort, Einstein begins deploying prototype gates within Solarian borders, freeing travel from the burden of increasingly expensive phoron. Tragedy struck at the Solarian Provisional Government’s warp gate when Admiral Beauchamp, leader of the Southern Fleet Administration, launched a surprise assault on the gate site, destroying military craft, the warp gate, and plundering civilian cargo freighters, including Skrell aid ships. The Jargon Federation lashed out harshly against Beauchamp, deploying a fully mobilized fleet to hunt Beauchamp down. After coming to blows with the Qukala and the joint counterstrike from the Solarian Provisional Government and Southern Solarian Military District, Beauchamp’s ambitions in the Wildlands came to an abrupt end.

Chapter 3 Act 1 - The Initiation of the Peacekeeper Mandate Date: 18 October 2021 to ??? This is the THIRD CHAPTER of Aurora's (tracked) story. The Republic of Biesel finally began to enforce their will within the Corporate Reconstruction Zone, with an announcement by President Joseph Dorn in mid-October 2463 (2021) which made reference to an initiative that was aimed to bring order and stability to the abandoned Solarian colonies within the Corporate Reconstruction Zone. The Peacekeeper Mandate, as it is known now, uses a combination of Tau Ceti Foreign Legionnaires and corporate forces from the Private Military Contracting Group to militarily occupy several planets, most notably Mictlan. Initially meant to operate for a definite period, the Peacekeeper Mandate has since been altered to operate indefinitely until the unrest encountered in the Corporate Reconstruction Zone has been quelled. Numerous disgruntled citizens protested the Republic of Biesel’s incursion into their sovereignty, some taking arms and fighting against the forces supposedly sent to protect them. The Samaritans seek to free Mictlan from the oppressive chains of the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate, performing acts of terrorism to ensure that their planet may one day stand tall against imperialists

LORE DIARY ENTRY #16 This is a lore diary entry for May 2022. See below for changes to lore in this month! Major changes in the spoiler below! There's 2 Skrell entries. Medium-sized changes in the spoiler below! There's 1 Human, 1 Tajara, 3 Skrell, 1 Dionae, and 2 Unathi entries. Small additional fluff in the spoiler below! There's 4 Tajara and 2 Unathi entries.

Let me confer with Lucaken, and we'll respond latest Sunday (June 19th). Edit: I enjoyed reading it, and it hones in on things that Kyres and I attempted to do.

Bluespace Gates Struggle In a press conference this past Sunday, President Joseph Dorn announced that the Bluespace Gates within the Republic of Biesel, the ones present within Tau Ceti, are struggling to cope with the volume of vessels that passes through the system and will be forced to begin scheduled shutdowns. He further confirmed that the amount of phoron required to keep the Bluespace Gates operating has dwindled most of the Republic’s stores of the mineral and unless another source is found the period that the Bluespace Gates remain online will continue to decrease. Dorn then further expanded that the Bluespace Gates will be offline triweekly, occurring every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, with immediate effect. There have already been reports of panic buying across the Orion Spur, commencing shortly after President Dorn’s announcement of the rolling blackouts. Additionally, it was announced that the tariffs for using the Bluespace Gate have also increased in an attempt to incentivise non-Bluespace Gate travel. Stellar Corporate Conglomerate Vessels are exempt from these tariffs.

Discussions continue among the team. Deadline extended by 3 days.

It can stay up, but needs to be edited for the correct position.

The Unathi Team does not require another Deputy. Your application for this position is denied. Burrito can decide whether they wish to accept you as a Wiki Maintainer.

Pa-Qe'tap T'pzel's character arc is coming to a close. My idea for Pa was always meant to be a short-lived character, spiraling into senseless wandering and mumblings as the Insanity of the Tides progressed. I want to know how others found Pa, I tried my best to roleplay with anyone and everyone that came into the Chapel, whether within the Srom or outside. Thanks!

You have done many changes to the wiki, and done so efficiently. I give my support for this application.

I don't really care for the pets, nor do I care enough to fight for them to remain. I'm ambivalent. I do, however, think that there is a degree of hostility by a few people here, and that should be toned down significantly. The onus is on the individual wishing for something to be improved, and not for the one suggesting its removal. Either you can use your own skills, or use the skills of another. Otherwise it isn't really a valid explaination for something, we've seen this throughout the server's history: Wizard, Changeling, Vampire, AI. The list goes on. If you want something improved, it is up to you to do something about it. I think forcing someone who wishes to remove it to instead improve upon something is a weird way to address this situation, and their opinion.

Peterdiezel Boating Competition Ends The Peterdiezel Boat Racing Competition comes to a close after being extended by Tropical Storm Ernesto, with many of those watching the stream by Ingi Usang Entertainment Company experiencing this momentous moment in history - live, thanks to an agreement between the Republic of Biesel and Einstein Engines to boost the extranet signal with the use of the Einstein Engines Interstellar Communications Relay Everest in orbit of Biesel. Each team displayed proficiency in their skills, navigating and persisting even in the face of the turbulent winds and torrential downpour that barraged Xavier’s Sea. Despite the loss of the Sunshine City Sailors, the Peterdiezel Boating Competition continued and is set to conclude as the last remaining teams dock in Craterview. Millions cheered in anticipation as the qualifying teams passed the finish line. The Mictlan Marineros secured themselves as the victors, following closely the Mendell City Boating Club, and in third the New Marfa Yacht Club. The respective leaders of the competitive teams have shown today their extraordinary skills, as well as the solid work ethic of those that they led throughout the setbacks experienced. Congratulations are in order for all. Swimstars finished fourth, followed by the Europan Submariners, Moghesian Fishing League, Phoenixport Phantoms, Cape Codes, and in tenth place the Adhomian Royal Yacht Club. Those that finished after the Adhomian Royal Yacht Club did not place, and were instead given a participatory award for their efforts, and applauded for their navigation of tropical storm Ernesto. The Sunshine City Sailors were unfortunately disqualified due to veering off course, and their subsequent recovery by NanoTrasen.

Sunshine City Sailors Discovered! After several hours of searching, NanoTrasen shuttles spotted the Sunshine City Sailors’ Sailing Yacht off the continental eastern coast of Astraeus - with significant damage to several of their onboard navigational systems as well as their canvas, hull and auxiliary motors. They drifted approximately 505 nautical miles off the course of the Peterdiezel Boat Racing Route. NanoTrasen further dispatched a rescue team from the ports of Belle Cote, and it has been confirmed that everybody has been retrieved and is making a recovery in Belle Cote’s Regional Hospital. The New Marfa Yacht Club has slipped from their leading position, with the Mendell City Boat Club securing the lead after overtaking them during repairs. The Mictlan Marineros have secured themselves in third, ahead of both Swimstars and the Moghesian Fishing League. Despite the concern generated from the missing competitors, the competition authorities have confirmed that it will continue until the remaining teams have reached Craterview. Location of the Sunshine City Sailors

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Peterdiezel Boating Competition Continues Despite attempts by mother nature to derail the Peterdiezel Boat Racing Competition, it continues as Tropical Storm Ernesto begins to dissipate as it approaches Craterview. Several of the competitors that hoisted their anchors and endured the attack by its torrential downpour and turbulent winds have largely been unimpacted and will continue sailing across Xavier’s Sea. The New Marfa Yacht Club secured first, despite some auxiliary damage across their Hephaestus Aeson-class Sailing Yacht, and currently are at a standstill as they repair their canvas. Similarly, Mendell City Boat Club’s NanoTrasen Odin-class Sailing Yacht requires repairs to both its canvas and hull after heeling. Attempts to locate the Sunshine City Sailors have been unsuccessful and hails continue to go unanswered. NanoTrasen has confirmed that shuttles are being dispatched to locate their vessel - presumably, they sustained damage during the storm and are unable to request assistance or clarify their condition. Emblem of the Mictlan Marineros

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Tropical Storm Ernesto hits Peterdiezel Boating Competition Shortly before passing through the Peterdiezel Boat Racing Competition, tropical storm Ernesto was upgraded to a Category 3, sustaining winds of 182 km/h or 98 kt as it descended onto the competitors that were forced to endure its devastation. Due to the composition of Biesel’s landmass to ocean ratio being disproportionate, creating situations where the impact of these tropical storms can be multiplied two-fold. Several of the competitors chose to cease their efforts in pursuing the competition in the face of Ernesto, attempting to secure their seafaring vessels against the turbulent winds and the torrential downpour that kept worsening as it continued to move south across Xavier’s Sea. Other competitors continued in hopes of reaching the eye of the cyclone, such as the Mendell City Boat Club, New Marfa Yacht Club, and the Sunshine City Sailors. Due to the disturbances created by Ernesto, Ingi Usang Entertainment Company has announced that streaming will return as soon as it has passed over. Despite repeat attempts by the competition authorities to reach the three teams that pushed through Ernesto, all have been unsuccessful. They have affirmed that there is yet to be enough reason to be concerned, however, they will be keeping an eye on the developing situation. NanoTrasen has confirmed that they have search and rescue teams on standby in the event they are required. Regardless, shortly before tropical storm Ernesto hit the competitors, the Mendell City Boat Club had managed to secure themselves in first, with the New Marfa Yacht Club following closely behind as they sailed into the approaching barrage. The Sunshine City Sailors sailed into third, and were last seen trailing not far behind the New Marfa Yacht Club competitors. Until the environmental disturbances have lifted significantly, these positions will continue being reflected. Emblem of the Sunshine City Sailors

Peterdiezel Competition Threatened by Storms Twenty-four hours into the Peterdiezel Boat Racing Competition, we’ve been watching in anticipation as the teams put all their effort into cruising across Xavier’s Sea along the western continental coast of Eos. Drawing from footage provided by Ingi Usang Entertainment Company, it is clear that some team’s efforts have been paying off. The Mictlan Marineros find themselves pulling ahead, tentatively securing first place, with the Europan Submariners following closely behind the Marineros, and in third the competitors from the New Marfa Yacht Club. The next five qualifying competitors are the Sunshine City Sailors, Phoenixport Phantoms, Swimstars, Moghesian Fishing League Guild and Mendell City Boat Club. Despite the thrilling entertainment provided by the Peterdiezel Competition, reality reminds us that mother nature bows to no one. Meteorologists have been studying data gained from early warning detection systems, alongside satellite information, and confirm that the competitors may be facing intense weather conditions as Tropical Storm Ernesto makes its way south across Xavier’s Sea. They have assured that it will likely dissipate before reaching Craterview, but it may negatively impact those caught in it. Several of the teams find themselves sponsored by notable entities, with the New Marfa Yacht Club being awarded a sponsorship by Elco, a state-owned enterprise in the Serene Republic of Elyra responsible for its phoron extraction, refinement and research. Additionally, Mendell City Boat Club has become one of NanoTrasen’s most notable sponsorships, sporting the logo of the megacorporation as a flying flag as it cuts through the competition, slowly but surely. Its rivals the Phoenixport Phantoms find themselves supported by Einstein Engines, the livery across their seafaring vessel making it quite obvious.

Peterdiezel Boat Racing Competition Begins! The annual Peterdizel Boat Racing Competition begins at 09h30am and will only conclude in three days, after a gruelling eighty hours that the competitors will experience together. It is watched by millions across the Republic of Biesel, as well as the greater Orion Spur. For the last few years, Ingi Usang Entertainment Company has been responsible for streaming it and shall continue the annual tradition again. Teams have travelled from lightyears away to take part in the competition, most notably the Sunshine City Sailors who hail from Silversun’s Mulobi-Mbisi. They will be competing alongside the Mendell City Boat Club, the Cape Cods, New Marfa Yacht Club, Phoenixport Phantoms, Mictlan Marineros and many others. Craterview has become their home for the last week as they finish their final preparations before embarking. The competition takes place across a large span of Biesel’s oceans, measuring an impressive one-thousand-eight-hundred-and-eighty-five nautical miles. With most of the seafaring crafts restricted to a speed of twenty knots, it is likely that we’ll see them in the last legs of the competition in the early hours of Monday morning. Regardless of your origin, we wish luck to all those competing in the Peterdiezel Boat Racing Competition. Route of the Peterdiezel Boat Racing Competition Not Drawn To Scale

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