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Jan 02, 2008 genka link
Title:
Problems in Pantless Paradise.

Text:
For years now "Asuin Ion Breeze" had been a leading destination for exhibitionists from all across the universe. Owner and operator DarkGrayNet said this about his establishment: "For years, we've been happy to serve all kinds here: Serco, UIT and even the occasional Itani. Folks from all over the 'verse flock to the good ol' breeze to feel some solar radiation right on the rump!" Things couldn't have been going better for a favorite retreat of this journalist. That is, until last year.

"The problem is," says a long time customer, "all the damn fatties. They all started showing up after that damn book came out!"
The book he refers to is the acclaimed novel "Fourteen Days From the Life of a Miner" by a favorite author of the upper class, Becka M. In the novel, which speaks of humanity inherent in even the working class, the unnamed main character spends the fourteen days in the nude, to cut down coolant costs in his ship.
Many readers took to the idea, so as to bring themselves closer to the hero of the novel, and nudity in artificial gravity is all the rage, for those who can afford it.

"That's the problem!" said DarkGrayNet "It used to be the only people who cared to get to space were the ones that needed to make easy money, and the only people who could afford to were the slim ones! Made for a great looking clientele. Now the damn rich boys can afford the trip into orbit even if they weigh 150, 160 pounds! We had a lady here last week who couldn't have been any less than 180!"
We asked another frequent visitor what he thought of this new development. His response was mostly unprintable, but could be paraphrased as "This used to be a heaven for midgets and anorexics that like to be naked, but now we can't turn around without seeing some androgynous blob of fat float past! I really hope this turns out to be a short-lived fad, or the breeze could very well lose all its good looking clients. Not to mention orbit."
As far as this reporter is concerned, this might be a season to skip at the breeze and enjoy low-grav nudity in the comfort of your own ship.

For the Red Tundra Journal,
soap.
Jan 02, 2008 Whistler link
While I enjoy a good genka post (unless it creates a lot of drama and results in extra work for me), I will not be publishing this item due to the fact that it is not a "serious" news item. And I'll have you know that 150# IS slim!
Jan 09, 2008 irrevolute link
How goes, Whistler?

Was hopin' you could post me up another Tournament announcement. here are the details:

TITLE: 4th [PAGA] Dueling Tournament- Rules & Info

TEXT:

The time has come... sign up for the 4th PAGA-sponsored dueling tournament, and win the title of Champion, as well as our new prize, 100 UC power cells as well as 3,000,000 credits, plus the combiend entrance fees, now 100,000 c per entrant. Rules and details may have changed so read closely.

Start of combat- Saturday, January 19th, 2008 2200 GMT (GMT means that if you are in EST, for example, this will be 5:00 PM).

Location- Sedina D-2

1. All contestants must have the ability to purchase and arm the minimum required vessel. This is usually a rating of at least 3/3/-/-/- .
2. All duels must be fought in Vulture MkI ships with a loadout of Neutron Blaster MkI's, these can both be obtained locally at Sedina L-2 .
3. Duelists may use an alternate loadout so long as both parties agree to it, however the ships and loadouts must still be identical.
4. Payment of 100,000 c entrance fee must be made to "Gadek Soja," for safekeeping in the PAGA guild bank until tournament time. Payment must be received by Friday, January 18th or you will lose your spot. (In theory, any PAGA member could accept the funds, but for sake of recordkeeping, I will remain the sole contact).
5. The prize consists of 3,000,000 c cash, 100 Ultra Charge Power Cells, and 100,000 x <number of contestants>. There are no runner-ups.
6. All contestants must be present in Sedina D-2 by 2230 GMT on January 19th, or their place, and entrance fee is forfeit. Last minute proxies will no longer be able to participate. I repeat, the entrance fee is non-refundable.
7. Each duel must be observed to ensure rules are followed and to confirm victory.
8. All contestants must be registered and paid by 0000 GMT Friday, January 19th.
9. Brackets will be announced and posted on the forum by Friday, January 19th.
10. Spectators may observe in unarmed EC-class vessels, we encourage a couple of non-combatants to volunteer for observer/hospital ship duty. You do not need to be a member of PAGA for this honor.
11. All entrants will be given Ultra Charge power cells, upon request, to equip before each duel.

That's it for now, please sign up on the Role Playing thread on the Vendetta Online message boards, or /msg "Gadek Soja" ingame.

Hope to see you there, and good hunting, all!

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Hope that's a decent length, and thanks again in advance!
Jan 10, 2008 Whistler link
Published
Jan 11, 2008 irrevolute link
Thanks!
Jan 14, 2008 LeberMac link
For Immediate Release:

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BREAKING NEWS FROM ELLIAS STAND
Deneb O-3

Authorities are said to be hunting a giagantic mutated humaniform alien hybrid creature thought to be involved with the mysterious disappearances of dockworkers in Ellias Stand.

Over 30 people have been questioned regarding sightings of the creature, which remains elusive. Investigations are underway with the [ITAN] guild to determine exactly how such a creature could have gotten onto the station undetected.

The station remains on "critical alert", and dockworkers have been encouraged to "work with a buddy" in order to help prevent attacks. The creature seems to strike only at lone humans. There are unconfirmed reports that several people have been captured and implanted with alien embryos, but none of these purported "hosts" could be found for comment.

Local Station Defense Net authorities have banned all liquid and liquid containers from coming into the station, and are initiating random shoe checks for contraband. Duct tape and plastic sheeting have been distributed to all station residents as part of standard crisis response protocol.

Updates will be available as events warrant during this fast-moving crisis investigation.

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Jan 14, 2008 Whistler link
Fun, but not a "serious" news item that could be published in the Station News.

I have a newer version of the guidelines and some other ideas that may help clarify things. I'll kick that off this week.

/edit: Or 20 minutes later
Jan 14, 2008 Whistler link
See the new thread and new procedures here: http://www.vendetta-online.com/x/msgboard/7/18297

These changes were made with the participation and approval of Incarnate and my fellow guides.