Briefly Noted

BattleTechnology News Service

by Hilary Ayer

Draconis Combine Trade Mission Returns

Atreus, October 5, 3049

Prince Henry Nakamura, second cousin once removed to Coordinator Takashi Kurita of the Draconis Combine, today returned to resume trade talks with Dr Jenna Halacek of the League General Accounting Office. The talks will begin with a formal reception on the evening of the seventh, after which "We will dissappear into a suite of grey offices and work!"

Tormana Calls for Freedom - Again!

St Ives, St Ives Compac4 November 16, 3049

"The unhappy peoples of the Capellan Confederation beg for release. My sister Romano has increased quotas in the steel industry by fourteen percent, heedless of the misery caused by her oppression." General Tormana Liao told a yawning press conference today. "Only under my leadership will House Liao recover from its stagnation..." He continued at some length. There was no actual news.

Palace Guard Dethroned

Slan, Dec 39, 3049

Chancellor Romano Liao celebrated Christmas by reorganizing her Palace Guard. Demoted are Wallace Chin, Ferris Williams-Banerji, Chen Wa, and Marise Anderson. Missing, presumed dead, is Commandant Simpson Yueh, and his aide Peony Adams.

Timely Reading: Thuggee Revived

Saso Press, New Syrtis, December 3049

A new treatise by noted Marik-Halas Scholar Mikial Dragnos has recently been released. It deals with both the historical and the present-day cult of Kali in fascinating detail. During a recent publicity interview Dragnos was asked for his opinion on the Highspire situation. His reply? "It is obvious that someone is paying attention to an important problem."

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