"Our discovery of the hyperlane network represents a huge opportunity for all investors in the institute - and today, we take the first step towards securing our position on the galactic stage." -CEO Zhulia Gao

[Jiu Xinde | Arc0n DataFeed | 01-01-2200]

Today, on the dawn of a new century, CEO Gao addressed a number of majority shareholders onboard the science vessel DFI Mianing to outline her plans for the intergalactic expansion of the Dathian Financial Institute over the next 10 years. Whilst many details of the meeting were kept highly confidential, we can confirm that three Den-class intergalactic corvettes will be dispatched to investigate nearby systems and report back any valuable information. Kugu Zeng and Qingyuan Sou, two of CEO Gao's chief scientists, have personally confirmed that they will be responsible for the scientific analysis of nearby systems, including habitable planets.

When asked about future colonisation on an Institute livefeed, Zeng clarified that "Colonisation is still a long way over the horizon. However, we are already aware of at least three potentially habitable worlds within a single hyperlane of Pantane." During a later interview where he was asked when we could expect our first colonies to be established, he jokingly remarked that he would try his very best to locate a suitable world within the next ten years.

Major shareholders declared this as the beginning of 'Our Golden Age' as an intergalactic species, as well as expressing their support for CEO Gao's plans. "Zhulia has always been an explorer. Always looking to discover something new." Governor Bidao of Arcon said in a livefeed interview. "And I think that makes the perfect leader for the Institute as we shift our focus to the stars." When pressed on why resources were not being spent on clearing the slums and industrial wasteland plaguing Arcon, Bidao refused to comment, angering many citizens.

Chief biological scientist Xiao Qingfu reported: "The Institute currently has no evidence suggesting the existence of other intelligent life among the stars. However, after speaking with Zhulia Gao and other major shareholders myself, we have agreed that all intelligent life we contact should feel welcome to peacefully communicate, visit and trade with the Institute." Qingfu is expected to publish the details of an official first contact response in the coming months.

Many Dathians celebrated in the streets with the announcement of intergalactic expansion, with many already fantasising of new lives among the stars. For all the latest updates and data, be sure to subscribe to Arc0n, a datafeed supported by the Dathian Financial Institute.