episode 7

Officials in Rogers point today declined to answer questions concerning their impending and supposed space program. For weeks now there have been reports that experts are being sought to crew an exploration of the rest of the Helios system for the Factions. This was however being done somewhat in secret.  but now public announcements have been made making it clear this is their intention. Clearly this will be a bit of a problem for the faction camps, as finding people with the space experience needed and still loyal to Ms. Rodgers and the EFL is almost impossible. Still rumors persist this is just what they are doing. This, combined with the Eos Space Force putting together crews for their own exploration ships, seems to mean the disaster with the USS Cyclops disappearance has not stifled the need to explore but redoubled it.

The Bank of Dawning Star today will not confirm it had a massive electronic robbery of their bank last week. While they deny this there was certainly some significant activity at their headquarters since Tuesday. The only response they would give beyond their denial was that their data transmission was quantum encrypted and their data storage center was in " a very secure location" and the robbery such as described would be almost impossible. despite all the denials and explanation the evidence strongly suggests that a significant event did occur last Tuesday to the  banks data network. What that event was remains to be seen but be assured we will find out.

There was a shoot out in the small town of Eccleston 65 miles from Greenville. Reports are the gunfight was the culmination of a family feud between the Clayton and Raj families. The feud apparently started over a supposedly stolen Murcow. The Murcow went missing six months ago. The Claytons reported the theft to the local sheriff named Mike Sing. Sheriff Sing investigated but did not find anything tying it to the Raj family, but the Cantons were convinced they took it. Things became more heated when the Jack Clayton shot a Younis Raj for trespassing on their land. While the young Younis did live, this increased tensions between the two families. After several tense encounters over the last several months, the feud nearly turned into a war two days ago when six members of the Clayton family, including patriarch Isaac Clayton, opened fire on three members of the Raj family. The spark for this open violence is unclear but there is talk of it involving a romance between members of the two families.  At this time the two families have retreated to respective ranches. Two Claytons were shot in the shoot out and one died. All three of the Raj involved were hit but so far none have died, though Nic Raj is reportedly in various serious condition. Sheriff Sing has been denied entry into both ranches and has sent for a Republic Ranger to help calm things down.

 

There have been reports of Darkling sightings within 50 miles of Dawning Star itself.  At one time the darkling sightings were treated with a sense of amusement by those in the city. A quaint boogie man  that the farmers speak of. But with recent reports of children going missing and various other unpleasant tales becoming more common the reports of a darkling sighting outside  the small hamlet of Athens has been met with a strong response from the Republic Rangers and white knuckled fear from those who live there. The Republic has sent three rangers to investigate the sightings and seem to be ready to let them track this till strong evidence is found one way or another. Till then the citizenry waits in their fear.

 

Daxion arms today announced they had signed an exclusive deal to supply Broken End with weapon for their settlements defense force. The deal was struck after months of negotiations.  The Dawning Star republic when asked for comment, declined to comment on the deal but rumor has it that the republic is not pleased with the deal and see it as a move  by Broken End closer to siding with the Eos Freedom League. When asked about the move Thomas Dillon, leader of Broken End, stated he was making the deal because "a soldier needs the best weapons he  can get." A pragmatic man it seems.

 

The Eos Freedom league announced today they would be having a new conference next month at the resort settlement of Sun City. This political conference would be to discuss stronger trade agreements, joint defense, and space exploration efforts. Reportedly among those in attendance will be all of the leaders of every major faction camp as well as certain lead business figures on Eos. Sun City was chosen primarily because of its neutrality, but also the relaxing surroundings were certainly a factor in the decision. Captain Michael Hennessy, leader of the Sun City settlement was asked for comment on the announcement. He stated "I hope that they have fun and remain civil. The rest of it doesn't mean much to me."

If you enjoyed this podcast and are further interested in the world of EOS and the Dawning Star go to http://www.dawningstar.com. There you will see a world of mystery and man having survived despite the odds. A world man has traveled to the frontier not for conquest but because there was no where else to go. The earth is dead. Man lives on in Dawning Star. Dawning Star, Operation Quick Launch, and the Operation Quick Launch cover are (c)2005 Justin D. Jacobson. The music was called Symmetrical Angels (Part 2) song was found at music.podshow.com music by 2-RD http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=382009