Bob's GURPS Traveller Campaign

Laudum/Core                        256-1125  

Terra/Solomani Rim                 248-1125  

Terra/Solomani Rim                 242-1125  

Capital/Core                       236-1125  

Terra/Solomani Rim                 229-1125  

Capital/Core                       220-1125  

Muan Gwi/Solomani Rim              207-1125  

Mithril/Spinward Marches           202-1125  

Arrived 202-1125

Capital/Core                       196-1125  

Dlan/Ilelish                       190-1125  

Received 190-1125

The seneschal for Lady Jessica Arepo Ilethian announced today that Lady Jessica has recovered from the minor stroke she suffered earlier this year. The mother of Archduchess Isis of Ilelish, Lady Jessica has resumed her regular daily schedule.

Muan Gwi/Solomani Rim              174-1125  

Received 174-1125

Empress Iolanthe continued her visit to the Muan Gwi system this week. The Imperial party toured sites of historical and sociological interest, and met with local nobles and government officials.

Muan Gwi/Solomani Rim              167-1125  

Terra/Solomani Rim                 160-1125  

Received: 160-1125

A representative of the Ministry of Justice announced today that seven members of a secret society devoted to the study of a Terran mystic known as Saint-Germain were arrested for attempting an illegal excavation at the Bruton Parish Church in the historical district known as Williamsburg Virginia. Members of the organization claim that a secret vault beneath the ruins of the original church contains documents and artifacts of tremendous historical significance.

Home/Aldebaran                     151-1125  

Received: 151-1125

The government of Solomani Nationalist Jan Malikov announced today that it will be necessary to postpone elections indefinitely in most regions of the Solomani Confederation.

No further information is available at this time

Arkiirkii/Solomani Rim             146-1125  

Arrived 146-1125

Empress Iolanthe’s party departed Arkiirkii today en route to Terra. The Imperial party will be accompanied by Duke Gavin Bar-El of Arkiirkii, who will escort them to the borders of the subsector.

Arkiirkii /Solomani Rim            138-1125  

Excalibur/Sword Worlds             124-1125  

Received 124-1125

After over a year’s worth of evaluation, the Imperial Interstellar Scout Service and the government of Excalibur announced the preliminary findings of the excavations on the third moon of Excalibur. Baron Arvin Hault-Devros, IISS liaison to Excalibur's government was quoted in a press release accompanying the publication of the first report on the excavation: "The excavations have revealed evidence of an interstellar intelligence in the sector, predating the arrival of Humaniti. Their physical remains indicate that they were unrelated to any known sophonts in the region, but their technology was barely capable of interplanetary travel – they do not appear to have developed the jump drive in any form."

"We are not sure how they came to be in the Excalibur system, " Hault-Devros continued, "but the remains excavated so far do not preclude a sublight colony ship of some sort."

Hault-Devros re-emphasized that no Ancient artifacts have been located at the site.

Capital/Core                       118-1125  

Capital/Core                       109-1125  

The display of several specimens of a rare orchid in the main entry hall of the Imperial Palace has drawn an unprecedented number of visitors, and the large numbers have caused the palace to transfer the rare flowers to another venue better suited to handling the crowds. The specimens of Vanda acetabulum) notable for their especially consistent pure pink color, have been moved to the main exhibit hall of the Imperial Museum of Natural History, where they will remain until further notice.

Capital/Core                       107-1125  

Capital/Core                       102-1125  

Under guard by agents of the Ministry of Justice, Matimuu ap-Natas, son of Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu, departed for the Imperial prison at Fornol/Core on the MoJ ship Black. Ap-Natas, found guilty of possession of Denuli gems, a felony under imperial law, will serve a sentence of 75 years after his conviction of possession of Denuli gems, which are the eggs of a sophont species, and a violation of Imperial law.

Sacnoth/Spinward Marches           096-1125  

received 096-1125

The University of Sacnoth today issued a press release announcing that Professor Elke Ragnarsdottir has finally received permission to travel to Mithril to search for artifacts demonstrating that the Aslan reached that world centuries before they were thought to have reached the Marches. Professor Ragnarsdottir has been hoping to mount an expedition to Mithril for more than a decade. “Aslan artifacts were found on Mithril in 1106,” she said, “but they remained in private hands, and have never been properly examined.”

Khavle/Diaspora                    088-1125  

Empress Iolanthe arrived at the Khavle Naval Base today en route to Terra. The Imperial party was greeted by Admiral Lord Brisbain hault-Falke, base commander, entertained by a banquet and a tour of the facilities.

Dlan/Ilelish                       078-1125  

Received 078-1125

The seneschal for Lady Jessica Arepo Ilethian announced today that Lady Jessica has resumed a limited version of her ordinary daily schedule suffering a minor stroke earlier. The mother of Archduchess Isis of Ilelish, Lady Jessica is reported to be following her doctor’s instructions closely, and talking with her daughter each day.

Capital/Core                       069-1125  

The Office of the Palace has released tri-D videos of the second birthday of Prince Casimir, grandson of the Emperor. The festivities were held in the Imperial Palace on 306-1124 but were not released until today.

The young Prince is shown taking a few steps using his father’s hand for balance, demolishing his share of the official birthday cake, opening some of his presents, and playing with several of the young guests, children of local nobles.

Capital/Core                       062-1125  

The Ministry of Justice announced that Emperor Strephon decided on the sentence for Matimuu ap-Natas, son of Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu. Ap-Natas, found guilty of possession of Denuli gems, a felony under imperial law, has been sentenced to 75 years at the Imperial prison at Fornol/Core. In addition, Ap-Natas is forbidden to hold any title within the Imperium, and thus cannot inherit his father’s title.

Capital/Core                       053-1125  

In a proclamation issued today, Emperor Strephon has elevated Tabitha Bennas Alkhalikoi to the rank of princess of the Imperium, in honor of her marriage to Prince Lucan Alkhalikoi. In the same proclamation, the Emperor elevated Duchess Helena Kelvin Alkhalikoi to the rank of princess of the Imperium, in honor of her marriage to Prince Varian Alkhalikoi Alkhalikoi, Duke of Sanches.

Home/Aldebaran                     034/1125  

Reliable news reports from Home are scarce because of the expulsion of TNS reporters in 1123, but TNS reporters on other worlds are in contact with unnamed sources on the Solomani capital have continued to assemble information on former Secretary-General Marc Chissano. The provisional government of Jan Malikov continues to refuse comment on Chissano's whereabouts or status, refusing to confirm or deny reports that Chissano is in custody, or even if he is dead or alive.

Previously, Malikov's government has unofficially "leaked" information that Chissano is in custody awaiting trial for treason, but those sources have dried up in recent months. Some Imperial authorities still believe that Chissano is at large in the Solomani Sphere, plotting the downfall of the Malikov government.

Capital/Core                       030-1125  

The Ministry of Justice announced that the trial of Matimuu ap-Natas, son of Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu, has ended. Ap-Natas has been found guilty of possession of Denuli gems, a felony under imperial law. Emperor Strephon was the chief justice of the court, and is reported to be considering Ap-Natas’ sentence.

Disi/Zarushagar                    027-1125  

Received 027-1125

In a press release datelined 248-1124, Imperial Navy Public relations officer Lieutenant Hollis haut-Melisande announced that the Fleet Exercises in Zarushagar will commence next week, and conclude with a mock invasion of this system on 340-1124.

Dlan/Ilelish                       018-1123  

Received 018-1125

The seneschal for Lady Jessica Arepo Ilethian announced today that Lady Jessica is expected to make a full recovery from her minor stroke of a few days ago. The mother of Archduchess Isis of Ilelish, Lady Jessica is reported to be out of bed and increasingly impatient with the restrictions placed on her by her physicians. Reportedly, only her daughter’s insistence has kept her from resuming her full daily schedule.

Dlan/Ilelish                       014-1125  

Received: 014-1125

The twenty-first book in the incredibly popular series The Benasi Papers, begun by Sir Aella Wendemere and continued by his daughter Kana Wendemere, was published last week to immense critical acclaim, but initial sales have been slow.

The series chronicles the adventures of a Terran family in the early years of the Second Imperium, and it’s fans are rumored to include members of the Imperial family.

Dlan/Ilelish                       007-1125  

Received 007-1125

The seneschal for Lady Jessica Arepo Ilethian announced today that Lady Jessica suffered a minor stroke while walking in the gardens of the archducal compound on Dlan. Lady Jessica is the mother of Archduchess Isis of Ilelish, and widow of the deceased Archduke Dulinor of Ilelish.

The Ilethian family’s personal physician was summoned and arrived within minutes, and managed to stabilize Lady Jessica, who is expected to make a complete recovery. Archduchess Isis flew to the compound immediately, and intends to spend the next few days with her mother, according to a press release issued the next day.

Capital/Core                       004-1125  

The trial of Matimuu ap-Natas, son of Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu, has been underway for more than 10 days, and a news blackout continues. Ap-Natas is accused of possession of Denuli gems, a felony under imperial law, and is being tried before Emperor Strephon.

Because of the presence of Emperor Strephon, the facilities of the Ministry of Justice are under special security of the Imperial Guard, currently by members of the Aslan Guard Regiment. The duty will be divided among the Guard regiments according to the normal rotation.

Capital/Core                       356-1124  

Received: 356-1124

The Imperial Palace today announced that the Emperor announced that his nephew, Prince Varian Alkhalikoi Alkhalikoi, has formally taken over administration of the Duchy of Sanches. Varian undertook a voluntary "training period" before assuming the full duties of the duke, but feels that he is now capable of the job. The duchy had been under the administration of a seneschal since the death of Varian’s father, Duke Dresden Paulo Alkhalikoi of Sanches.

Capital/Core                       344-1124  

A spokesman for the Ministry of Justice announced today that the trial of Matimuu ap-Natas, son of Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu, will be held in the main courtroom of the Ministry enclave. Ap-Natas is accused of possession of Denuli gems, a felony under imperial law, and is scheduled to be tried before Emperor Strephon, beginning on 360-1124.

Excalibur/Sword Worlds             302-1124  

Received 302-1124

A spokesman for the Imperial Interstellar Scout Service reported today that another group has been apprehended for hunting Ancient artifacts on the third moon of Excalibur in defiance of the Red Zone interdiction of the moon by the government of Excalibur and the IISS.

The Imperial Interstellar Scout Service and the government of Excalibur have previously announced today that rumors of the discovery of Ancient artifacts on the third moon of Excalibur are completely false. Despite this, treasure hunters from all over the sector have continued to flock to the system, and Excalibur’s security forces are strained to their limits dealing with these unwelcome visitors.

Dlan/Ilelish                       298-1124  

Received 298-1124

The Dlan office of the Imperial Ministry of Justice announced today that it is ready to begin the trial of the nine individuals arrested for plotting the assassination of the Archduchess of Ilelish in 1123.

"We remain in the dark as to the reason the accused wished to kill the Archduchess," an MoJ spokesman stated in a press release earlier today, "but we believe that the evidence is sufficient for their conviction in the absence of a specific motive."

Capital/Core                       285-1124  

Solomani painter Mobi Branjan Ibn-Daud announced today, through his seneschal, that he has been commissioned to create a formal portrait of Archduchess Isis of Ilelish. Ibn-Daud will leave for Dlan within a few days, and will carry out the commission at the Ducal Palace.

Ibn-Daud, whose parents are from Vanefa in the Solomani Rim, came to Capital to study art at the University of Sylea, and since that time has acquired a great reputation. Ibn-Daud works in a variety of media, and is well-known for his work in traditional oil as well as more modern media.

Capital/Core                       279-1124  

Rumors are circulating that Matimuu ap-Natas, son of Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu, is being held at the headquarters building of the Order of Sylea until 360-1124, when his trial will begin. Ap-Natas is reported to be under guard by special agents of the Order and of the Ministry of Justice, and confined to his quarters in the visitor’s wing.

Ap-Natas is accused of possession of Denuli gems, a felony under imperial law, and is scheduled to be tried before Emperor Strephon.

Dimmurak/Solomani Rim              268-1124  

Received 268-1124

Officials at Shadulammur Downport released more details in the recent arrests in connection with a bombing at a secure warehouse facility in the downport. Further investigation has revealed a connection between the arrestees and plot to smuggle weapons, money, and equipment from inside the Imperium to supporters of deposed Solomani Secretary-General Marc Chissano in the Solomani Confederation. This would be the first evidence of the plot so far removed from the Imperial/Solomani Border.

Dimmurak/Solomani Rim              257-1124  

Received 257-1124

Arrests have been made in connection with the bomb that exploded in a secure warehouse facility at Shadulammur Downport a few days ago. Officials have not released the names of the arrestees, but did confirm that the arrest was made possible due to leads provided by Malawabab Lalabuaam, a Bwap working for the local customs authorities.

”He noticed a number of minor errors in the customs paperwork,” remarked Adnan Harrapan, of the local MoJ office, “and connected them with similar mistakes he had noticed in other documents.” MoJ agents traced the documents and were able to track down several suspects in the explosion.

Capital/Core                       252-1124  

The Ministry of Justice announced today that Matimuu ap-Natas, son of Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu, has arrived at Capital, where his trial will commence on 360-1124. Ap-Natas is accused of possession of Denuli gems, a felony under imperial law. Until his trial, ap-Natas will be held at an undisclosed location under MoJ custody.

Emperor Strephon has agreed to preside over Ap-Natas' trial, at ths request of Baron Argiluu.

Dimmurak/Solomani Rim              248-1124  

Received 248-1124

A bomb exploded today in a secure warehouse facility at Shadulammur Downport, but fortunately there were no fatalities, although several members of the downport security forces were severely injured and two were hospitalized. The bomb was in a sealed cargo container scheduled to be transferred to the highport facility earlier in the day, but it was delayed due to irregularities in the container’s papers discovered by Malawabab Lalabuaam, a Bwap working for the local customs authorities.

Details are unavailable at this time, but authorities did say that there had been significant damage to other cargos in the same warehouse.

Terra/Solomani Rim                 246-1124  

Received 246-1124

It was learned through unofficial sources today that Marchioness Alessandra Da Silva of Terra hopes to complete the trail of Jonas Kzil, Marcus Adelbert Liu, Juliana Messier, and Louis Xavier Hault-Ehara before the arrival of Empress Iolanthe in order to avoid any bad press during the latter’s visit.

Kzil, Liu, Messier, and Hault-Ehara were the only Imperial citizens arrested last year in connection with the plot to raise money and smuggle weapons, money, and equipment from inside the Imperium to supporters of deposed Solomani Secretary-General Marc Chissano in the Solomani Confederation.

Kamsii/Core                        242-1124  

Received: 242-1124

The public relations office of KamsiiCo today issued a press release stating that they will soon have a replacement for the poplar DroyneLand attraction which was closed on 020-1124.

The statement did not give any particulars, but rumors state that the exhibit will recreate an authentic settlement of Ael Yael in their pre-contact state.

Terra/Solomani Rim                 239-1124  

Received 239-1124

The seneschal of Marchioness Alessandra Da Silva of Terra announced today that Jonas Kzil, Marcus Adelbert Liu, Juliana Messier, and Louis Xavier Hault-Ehara would be tried for conspiracy in connection with the plot to raise money and smuggle weapons, money, and equipment from inside the Imperium to supporters of deposed Solomani Secretary-General Marc Chissano in the Solomani Confederation.

Kzil, Liu, Messier, and Hault-Ehara were the only Imperial citizens arrested last year in connection with the plot, and will be tried before a tribunal headed by Marchioness Da Silva. No date for the trial has been announced.

Capital/Core                       237-1124  

The Imperial palace announced today that the trial of Matimuu ap-Natas, son of Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu will commence on 360-1124, the earliest it could be worked into the Imperial schedule. It is not known when ap-Natas will arrive in Capital.

Capital/Core                       232-1124  

The Emperor’s seneschal announced today that Grand Princess CienciaIphegenia will represent the Imperial family at the party in honor of the119th birthday of Lady Musush Igsiirdi Tauribi, mother of Archduke IshuggiTauribi. Emperor Strephon himself normally attends the fete, but hedeclined the invitation on 210-1124, without explanation. Lady Musush’sseneschal refused to comment, except to say that she has been informed ofthe Emperor’s reasons, and accepts them completely, and that she will behappy to receive the Grand Princess in his stead.

Fornol/Core                        227-1124  

Received 227-1124

Further details were received regarding the emergency involving Lady Lynette Hutara Murdoch’s yacht. The vessel arrived in-system on 224-1124 but had to be towed to Lygia Starport by emergency vessels. The yacht’s maneuver drive had developed problems during jump, which the crew was unable to repair, but which did not effect the jump itself. The problem, in the M-drive’s power plant, was described as unusual, but easily repairable by the starport’s repair facilities.

Fornol/Core                        224-1124  

Received 224-1124

The yacht carrying Lady Lynette Hutara Murdoch arrived in this system broadcasting a distress call, to which the local authorities responded. The yacht, one of several owned by the Murdoch family (which controls the megacorporation Instellarms) had sustained damage to its maneuver drives while in transit, and had to be towed to Lygia Starport by emergency vessels.

No further details are available, but the report stated there were no casualties or injuries sustained by crew or passengers of the yacht.

Capital/Core                       221-1124  

The Imperial palace announced today that Emperor Strephon has agreed to serve as chief judge in the case of Matimuu ap-Natas, son of Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu.

No date has been set for commencement of the trial, nor has a venue been set.

Argiluu/Dagudashag                 218-1124  

Received 218-1124

Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu is reported to have written a letter to the emperor in which he asks that his son, Matimuu ap-Natas, be tried before the Emperor.Matimuu ap-Natas has been charged with possession of Denuli gems by the Ministry of Justice, a felony violation of Imperial law.

The Emperor’s seneschal had no comment other to confirm that a letter from the baron has been received.

Ganad/Core                         214-1124  

Arrived 214-1124

Empress Iolanthe paused in her journey to the Solomani Rim to inspect the Imperial Naval Base in the Ganad system. The Imperial party was greeted by Admiral Lord Kulakh hault-Gionetti, commander of the Ganad base, entertained by a banquet and a tour of the facilities, including a demonstration of precision flying by fighters from the fleet carrier Margareta and a simulated jump assault by the carrier’s Imperial Marine contingent.

Capital/Core                       210-1124  

High society was left wondering at the news that Emperor Strephon would not be attending the party in honor of the 119th birthday of Lady Musush Igsiirdi Tauribi, mother of Archduke Ishuggi Tauribi. A place on the guest list to the private celebration in the Tauribi family arcology is one of the most sought after invitations in the empire. No formal explanation has been made by either the Emperor or Lady Musush, and this has left the matter open for speculation.

Argiluu/Dagudashag                 208-1124  

Received 208-1124

The seneschal to Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu announced today that the Baron’s son, Matimuu ap-Natas, has been arrested and charged with possession of Denuli gems by the Ministry of Justice, after a five year investigation by agents of the MoJ and the Imperial Interstellar Scout Service.

Denuli gems are the eggs of an intelligent species (from the Spinward Marches), and their possession or sale an Imperial felony.

Scaramouche/Harlequin              206-1124  

Received: 206-1124

Within a very short time of the announcement of an old supply cache for the now defunct anti-Imperial insurgency on this world, two more caches of equal vintage have been discovered, one by the son of one of the insurgents.

Burl LeChance’s father, Mechal LeChance, died fourteen years ago, but left a cryptic entry in his personal diary that led the younger LeChance to approach the Imperial Ministry of Justice. LeChance senior was one of a cell of insurgents tasked with maintaining the cache until its contents were needed.

”I had skimmed through the diary after Father died,” said the younger LeChance, “But most of it had been written in a personal shorthand that only he understood. The police managed to decode it, however, and located the cache.”

LeCance’s cache contained no explosives, or weapons -- only food, clothing, and printing supplies -- leading authorities to the conclusion that LeChance’s cell was a propaganda unit.

Scaramouche/Harlequin              196-1124  

Received: 196-1124

A supply cache belonging to the anti-Imperial Solomani insurgency on this world has been discovered in a cave in a rural area near Brogan’s Down Starport, an MoJ official announced today. The cache contained weapons, explosives, money, food, and other supplies of use to an insurgent organization.

"The cache had been abandoned for many years, and many of the supplies had deteriorated,” the official said, "We believe the cache dates from more than 17 years ago, during the period when the insurgents lost popular support on this world. We do not believe it indicates the continued existence of any anti-government organization."

The official confirmed that the cache has been carried off by local law enforcement, the weapons and explosives destroyed by local bomb disposal units.

Terra/Solomani Rim                 196-1124  

Received 196-1124

The seneschal of Marchioness Alessandra Da Silva of Terra announced today that after an extensive investigation further arrests have been made in connection with a plot to raise money and smuggle weapons, money, and equipment from inside the Imperium to supporters of deposed Solomani Secretary-General Marc Chissano in the Solomanu Confederation.

Officials declined to release names of the arrestees or other details.

Libuka/Zarushagar                  194-1124  

Received 194-1124

The Imperial Palace announced today that the wedding of Prince Lucan Alkhalikoi to junior lieutenant Tabitha Alonithen hault-Bennas took place on the INS Thylaciness, flagship of the Zarushagar Fleet, on 120-1124. The ceremony was performed by Fleet Admiral Sir Jopeth Hrothgar hault-Kurshar, C.R.A., commander of the Zarushagar Fleet and jncluded a ceremony to knight both Lucan and his fiance.

Capital/Core                       181-1124  

Professor Julian Trane, distinguished interstellar historian, announced today that he has finally concluded his research at the Imperial Archives, and will return home to complete his next manuscript. Trane declined to give details, but it is known that his researches deal with the cyclical nature of historical trends. Trane has previously claimed to have discovered historical trends from as far back as the era of the Imperial Civil War that have relevance to today’s Imperium. Professor Trane declined to speculate when his latest work would be available for publication.

Mora/Spinward Marches              174-1124  

Received 174-1124

Duchess Elane Shankarr Muudashir of Mora today dedicated a memorial to her deceased aunt, the former Duchess Delphine of Mora.

The memorial is on the public park grounds adjacent to the Ducal Palace on Mora, and consists of 0.1 hectare of ornamental gardens centered around a statue of the late duchess.

Capital/Core                       168-1124  

Received: 168-1124

Baron Burnabus Kelvin of Chandos is pleased to announce that a date has been set for the wedding of his daughter, Lady Helena Kelvin, to Prince Varian Alkhalikoi Alkhalikoi, Duke of Sanches. The pair will marry on Holiday of 1125, in a ceremony at the Ducal Palace on Sanches.