The Voyager News Report

[Tearen Wover]

In this thread I intend to 'report' on major happenings within the Omniverse ever Wednesday. I'll cover what I consider to be the top four headlines of everything that's going on. People can also PM me Classified ads they'd like to be seen at the end of each week's column.

Keep in mind that, while certain events might be momentous, if they're not very public, they won't get any coverage. In addition, I can only report on scenes that have finished, meaning that I can't report on fights in progress...unless they're extremelt high profile. Then I might do a breaking news report.

EMPIRE TO COMMENCE WITH CONCENTRATED SECURITY CRACKDOWN

This week, The Empire Peace Division, headed by King Bradley, announced that it would begin a campaign of increased security measures concentrated on Tier One of Coruscant. This follows an especially public heist on the Coruscant Museum of History by Dante's Abyss contestants Okor Paleblood, Galel Baraz, and Tartaros Castus. Three other unknown Primes were also involved in the day-time raid that left over twenty dead and many more injured.

When asked why this event in particular served as the tipping point, official sources said "It wasn't just the museum. Primes in general have been attacking our personnel with increasing frequency for many weeks, often on Tier One. This is all meant to send a message, but at the core of it all, we have the safety of the Emperor's subjects to attend to."

The EPD spokesperson went on to explain that the Empire is not interested in condemning all Primes, and was explicit in their thanks towards those of Omni's chosen who choose to serve the peace, namely Judge Dredd as well as all other Primes registered with the EPD. The Voyager would like to reiterate that, should any Prime or Secondary be interested in assisting with law enforcement in Coruscant, they must be registered with the EPD.

"We understand that vigilantes have their hearts in the right place, but we need to keep such matters regulated." the spokesperson said.

Prime entering Coruscant under the new enforcement policies can expect more thorough security scans, increased stormtrooper presence, and almost certain death if they defy the EPS on Tier One.

Samus Aran and Others Announce a New Faction

Those of you who were able to watch the broadcast of Syntech's 'Dante's Abyss' may have seen this coming, but this week, it's official: MESH is regrouping. After having been apart for so long, reports indicate that Samus Aran, well known for her vindicated sense of justice, is currently negotiating with Verse rulers to begin the formation of a faction that seeks to hunt down and eradicate evil within the Omniverse.

Some question the leadership structure proposed by the official MESH website, and also have concerns that MESH may presume itself to be above the law, so long as that law is 'evil' in their eyes. Others, however, welcome the formation of an unaligned organisation determined to bring peace and safety to where it is needed in the Omniverse.

The efficacy of this initiative remains to be seen, since, as of yet, there have been no official MESH operations outside of Dante's Abyss. When the organisation finally does begin to perform deeds, for better or worse, you can expect to hear about it at The Voyager.

Dwarven Outpost Massacred

The Frozen Fields are normally perilous enough with the lack of habitation, freezing temperatures, and hostile wildlife. The only remotely welcoming thing in the entire Verse is are the dwarves, and to those with whom they get along with, dwarven hospitality is legendary. Thus, it is with great sadness we report on the loss of Fort Fracture, a small outpost on the edge of Troll territory.

From the few survivors who escaped, reports indicated that a lone giant stormed the camp. Normally such an attempt would be foolhardy, even for a lumbering brute such as the one described at the scene. It appeared, however, that the giant had assistance from a poweful sorceror of some kind, later identified as one Raal Deathwind.

In tandem, the Prime and his mountainous monster stormed the defenses of Fort Fracture, with the giant slaying a bulk of the defenders within, and Deathwind acting as a bulwark against the multitude of weapons arrayed against the beast. All attempts to conduct any further investigation on the fort have been chased off by new Troll patrols stalking this area of the Frozen Fields.

Travelers in the area of Fort Fracture are advised to move deeper into Dwarven lands at first opportunity. There has been no official statement by Dwarven leadership on the prospect of this new Troll/Prime pair-up, but there has been a bounty placed on Deathwind's head.

Endless Woes in the Town With No Name

This past week, terror and sorrow struck the unaligned watering hole known as the Town With No Name. For those who prefer to avoid Imperial interference in Carrefore, but don't yet trust Nippur, the recently expanding capital of New Babylon, The Town With No Name has always served as a reliable place to get a drink and stay out of trouble (as much as one can in the Endless Dunes).

This reliability was dented in what can only be described as a senseless bar shootout that resulted in the utter destruction of one of the town's more popular bars. Witnesses claim that two individuals seemed to be the center of attention, but haven't been seen anywhere in the entire Verse since the incident. There are varying accounts of who started the problems, but it has been reliably stated that two Secondaries are responsible for the final, explosive, destruction of the establishment.

All this comes at a time when Sheriff Roland has been trying to renew efforts to bring law and safety to his corner of the dunes. Official records, or the closest thing to that, indicate that two new Primes are assisting Roland with an unrelated case, and were out of town at the time of this altercation. Whether or not this matter will be investigated once their current business is complete is unknown. What is known is that The Town With No Name has seen significantly less traffic of traders and travellers since the incident. Being that 'tourism' is what comprises a majority of the remote town's income, locals are concerned for their futures.

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NEW PRIMES FLOCK TO CORUSCANT! EPD TAKING ON ASSISTANCE

Week two of the Empire's security crackdown on Tier 1 of Coruscant is proving to set up to be quite an event. After a small quarrel between two fresh Primes in Retanda Park on Tier 1 ended with and execution and arrest, things remained largely quiet. Despite their reservations regarding the new, more rigorous security protocols in the Steel City, many citizens were beginning to feel optimistic about their day to day safety once more.

In recent days, however, Coruscant has seen a vast influx of Primes into the city, which has not gone without its complications. No less than three incidences of disobediance of Empire authority at the main gate from the Nexus have spurred the EPD into a nearly schizophrenic frenzy of monitoring and reconnoisance. Again, though they are hesitant to detain all Primes immediately upon entrance to the Verse, this plan of action has been proposed at recent EPD board meetings.

With the new plan in place, all Primes entering the City would be placed under Empire custody and be given a thorough security check before being released into the Empire's home verse, or, deported back to the Nexus. Emperor Palpatine himself has been rather quiet on the entire subject, but official documentation indicates that this potential policy might have more weight than not.

In the meantime, the EPD has stepped up its recruitment efforts for Prime law officers, and is offering an open invitation to all would-be vigilantes in the city to enroll with the proper authorities. Empire presence in the Nexus has also been reported as increasing substantially, with armored patrols now roaming in the stretch of land between the Fountain of Infinity and Coruscant's main gate. The Voyager would like to stress that any and all disobediance on Tier 1 of Coruscant will, at present, be punished severely.


Camelot Prison Ransacked! Prime activity suspected.

Just yesterday, Carrion Cliff prison in Camelot was found to be in cinders after a call for backup was placed late during the night before. The reinforcements arrived on the scene to find the entire jail abandoned of any life, with the final embers of a great fire still burning in the early morning mist.

Investigating the ruins, Camelot wizards deduced that no prisoners died in the liberating conflagration, leading to initial beliefs that, perhaps, the imprisoned population had been freed so as to escape a fiery fate. These theories were dispelled when the corpses of nearly the entire regiment of the resident guardsmen were found. Some were even found shackled to the iron bars of the very jail cells they were assigned to monitor, and though their bodies were blackened to ashes, there was suitable evidence to indicate that many had died of weapon wounds before the fire started.

Carrion Cliff has always had an impeccable record for security, as many of Camelot's most vilified enemies were incarcerated there. Though the keep's records were lost in the fire, official reports claimed that a Prime had been transferred to the facility before the mass escape. The Camelot guard is now patrolling the countryside east of Minas Tirith heavily, searching for the escaped convicts, as well as anyone with information related to the incident. Travelers in this area are advised to be wary of any strange individuals the may encounter, and are encouraged to report to the Guard with any information that may lead to an arrest.

Boat Theft on the Rise in the Deeps!

Costa Del Sol is well known for being one of the nicest places to visit within the Omniverse. Though it is monitered and secured by the Empire, their presence is welcome in fending off many of the pirates that roam the deeps. This, in conjunction with a vibrant shipping industry, keep the island a happy and ideal place to live and relax. As such, it's no wonder that many choose to keep their seagoing vessels moored at the city marina.

Unfortunately, it would seem that this area of the city is lacking when it comes to Empire secury, since, within the past month alone, there have been over four boats stolen from their piers; some even in broad daylight. At least two of these instances were known to be perpetrated by Prime thieves, but others are more ambiguous in their nature.

Regardless, the EPD garrison on Costa Del Sol has vowed to increase trooper patrols in the area in the hopes of keeping the island an ideal tourist hotspot. This promise may have come too late, as many Deeps residents have chosen to relocate their vessels to other ports for safekeeping.

Primes Come Calling to the Koopa Kingdom!

The Ashen Steppes are, by far, considered to be the least pleasant place to be in the entire Omniverse, though travelers in the Frozen Fields are often eager to dispute this. No matter which side of the argument you fall on, it can generally be agreed that volcanoes and dragons are hard enough to deal with on their own. Add bandits to that mix, and it's a wonder anyone bothers with the place.

As such, it is a small miracle that a group of Primes has seen fit to travel to the Koopa Kingdom to aid in the murder-killing of a particularly foul gang of bandits. What about these raiders warrants the attention of five Primes, you ask? The answer, as usual for the Steppes, is dragons. By methods unknown, the bandits in question have somehow managed to tame a pack of the violent beasts to serve as their aerial mounts, enabling them to raid ore caravans in the blink of an eye and escape with impunity.

Reports currently indicate that the bandit-killers have safely made their way into the territory of the Koopa Kingdom, so it is with great optimism that we hope they are able to address the situation soon. Doubly so, because there has been quite the buzz around the Dataverse regarding the plans of the enigmatic revolutionary known as Nealaphh, and their intentions for Volvagia. Whether or not these two happenings are related is unknown, but what we can say is that things in the Steppes may soon get much better...

...or, much much worse.

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VOLVAGIA SLAIN! GORON VILLAGE IN RUINS!

A few days after the Battle of Death mountain, and the news is just starting to come in: Volvagia, the Dragon Scourge of the Ashen Steppes, has been slain by a crack squad of Primes, assembled under the command of the faction leader known as Nealaphh. Details on the order of events is unreliable, but what is certain is that things did not go entirely according to plan.

At some point in the pitched battle, Volvagia broke through the defensive line the Primes had formed and flew straight for the Goron Village, situated in the foothills of Death Mountain. By the time Nealaphh's Primes caught up, it was too late; Volvagia had already flattened the entire town. After another swell of fighting, Volvagia was finally killed by what is assumed to be a fusion of Nealaphh with one of the other Primes present. Not only that, but this fusion appeared to be wielding the Chidori Blade, instantly recognizable as the ultimate prize won by Sasuke Uchiha, champion of last year's Dante's Abyss games.

How the blade came to pass hands is only one of a litany of mysteries surrounding the events of Death Mountain, and you can rest assured that The Voyager will be more than eager to report on these secrets once they've been unearthed. In the meantime, Darunia of the Gorons is requesting the aid of anyone willing to come help restore peace and structure to the lives of his people. With Nippur still in a state of barely managed chaos, however, it is unlikely that the Golden Cross will be able to assist any time soon.


Grisly Monument Discovered in the Nexus!


Late breaking reports from both Camelot and Empire scouts in the Nexus tell of a ghastly scene near the Fountain of Infinity, though no one can tell just how long it has been there. For the discretion of our readers, we won't go into detail, but suffice to say that it involves the desecration of multiple massacred bodies. By now, the corpses are completely unidentifiable, and seem to have been on fire at some point.

A short time before this scene was discovered, Omniverse faction communications were abuzz with a large free-for-all fight between a whole slew of Primes at the very center of the nexus. Based on Dataverse postings, it is evident that a Prime known only as 'Smith' is responsible for organizing this epic battle. Forensic testing confirms that all of the bodies involved in the monument were indeed Primes. On top of this, there are also hazy rumors that not two, but four Primes fused together during the battle, forming an entity with power the likes the Omniverse has rarely seen.

The psychological effects of Fusion are still poorly understood by most Omniverse scientists and arcane scholars, as it appears to be a relatively recent phenomenon that is happening more and more. It is hypothesized that this rumored four-way fusion was the one responsible for the gory aftermath of the battle itself.

Karl Jak Calls for Aid!


There are likely very few of you who are not aware that Karl Jak, the charismatic and mysterious CEO of Syntech, has called upon several Primes of the Omniverse, and even a few Secondaries, to help him search for missing Syntech employees within his personal Verse, Dante's Abyss. Eyewitness reports tell of such Primes as Okor Paleblood, Deadpool, and Christa Sterling (Notable for supposedly having met Omni and ascended to Prime-hood) were all seen signing documents for the expedition and entering the private portals conjured by Syntech.

The rumors that this is just another attempt by Karl Jak to subject Primes to another series of brutal reality TV challenges are all over the Dataverse, but there is no concrete proof of such claims as of yet. Voyager reporters say that the jet, carrying a slew of the Omniverse's finest, departed on schedule, but that contact with the aircraft was lost a few hours into the flight.

All of this feels familiar, doesn't it? That's because it's very similar to how many Primes were rumored to 'fall through the Omniverse' and disappear for almost a week. Conspiracy theorists believe that this was also a Syntech stunt, but this all happened several months ago and there has been no content mentioning the anomaly as of yet. The Voyager was also unable to contact any of the Primes that were apparently involved in the vanishings.

We will continue to report on Syntech's troubling situation as news comes.