The investigation into the disappearance of Starship One reached a milestone today when Federal President Zachary Hudson confirmed that the remains of Starship One were among the wreckage recently delivered to Leoniceno Orbital. In a statement, President Hudson said:



"The loss of Starship One remains a tragedy, but I must admit to feeling a sense of relief at finally knowing what happened to the presidential ship.”



President Hudson followed his statement with a surprising announcement:



“Our researchers have surmised that the destruction of Starship One was not instantaneous, and that the front of the ship may have suffered less damage than the rest of the vessel. This means there is a very small chance – and I must stress that this is remote – that some of the crew might have been able to reach escape pods. That’s why I’m calling on the galactic community to support a second search – a search for survivors.”



“Pilots who want to contribute to the search should concentrate their efforts in the Lyncis Sector, and in particular on the ON-T B3-1, ON-T B3-2, ON-T B3-3, ON-T B3-4 and ST-R B4-3 1 systems, where we believe further wreckage from the ship may be found.”



Search-and-rescue vessels are already at work in the systems, helping with the hunt for survivors.



On the other side of the galaxy, Princess Aisling Duval has announced a historic campaign to create a new colony for former slaves in the Uibuth system. According to a statement from the princess’s press liaison, all slaves admitted to the colony will be liberated and re-educated, and offered the protection of forces loyal to Her Royal Highness. A spokesperson for the Prismatic Imperium, which is overseeing the initiative, gave further details:



“This morning our most noble lady Princess Aisling Duval returned from Achenar to Cubeo III. Upon arrival she immediately requested a private meeting with the leadership of the Prismatic Imperium. During the meeting, the princess emphasised her enduring wish to bring an end to slavery within the empire.”



“To this end, Princess Duval instructed Lord Corwin Ryan Head of the Prismatic Imperium and Count Vickershaft of the Navigators Guild to make preparations for the founding of a new colony, where freed slaves could live in comfort and safety. With the support of independent factions at D’Arrest Station in the Uibuth system, the colony was duly established. At the behest of the Princess, the Prismatic Imperium is asking pilots to transport slaves of all types to the new colony, where they will be emancipated and re-educated. Significant rewards have been promised to pilots who contribute to the initiative.”



The initiatives begin on the 18th of February 3302 and will run for one week.



Time to get out there and make a difference, Commanders!



Search for Survivors (complete at time of publication):



Leoniceno Orbital, Azaleach system – Find and deliver Escape Pods to Leoniceno Orbital in the Azaleach system to support the ongoing investigation into Starship One.



Freeing the Slaves:



D’Arrest Station, Uibuth system – Help the Prismatic Imperium set up a colony for freed slaves by transporting slaves of all types to D’Arrest Station in the Uibuth system.