Milliways - GP Archive: The Sunday Star V.2

[Harry Krishna]

Top 10 Reasons to Buy an Inter Stellar Trader

10. Your friends can say you fly a coffin
9. It's cheaper than your uncle Ted
8. The reclining bucket seats are great
7. You get a free air-freshener to hang from the mirror
6. The escape pod comes standard
5. The scanner doubles as a drink-holder
4. Your copilot isn't named Chewbacca
3. Everyone will want to shoot you
2. You can convert your cargo holds into a mobile rave
1. After the new ship changes take effect, this baby is a dinosaur!


The Three Hallucinations

Contrary to popular belief the Hallucinations are not Multi accounts. They believe that they are the three referred to in an ancient Nijarin legend about three brothers and the paths that they took leading down different roads but still remaining as one being. I was able to contact two of the three hallucinations on the first of March at around 7:15pm Federal HQ time (they seemed to imply that the third hallucination was sleeping). These three are only set apart by the PID’s (Pilot Identification Number) of 108, 109, and 110 All three are obviously Nijarin, there is, however, one striking difference between the three. One is evil, one is good and the third has taken a milder stance by remaining as neutral as is possible in a galaxy like this. In Erehwon these three were in different alliances they may have even taken a shot or two at each other but after the last Federal move to the Milliways system they finally realized that they were brothers that had been separated during the last Great Solar Storm of 6042. In Milliways they put away their true identities and became known only by the names we see now… Hallucinations 108, 109, and 110. An interesting item is that though all three are separate accounts they have been notified by the Federal Government that any punishment given to one must be given to all. When asked to comment on this the hallucinations said “We trust each other.” All three are part of the new Choose Your Poison alliance flying with some of the better players of SMR. They said that they had considered starting a new alliance called “Hallucinations” but had dismissed the idea after discussing it amongst themselves. When asked about a motto all that they would say was “Silence yourselves. Dogs!!! You have no other purpose than to die by our hand.” Truly disturbing for most of us traders but possibly something that would be said by three figures around which the best hunters of the galaxy could rally around. The Hallucinations also said that they are willing, in some cases, to accept new members into their brotherhood. If you are interested then send one of them a Personal Message over the Galactic Frequencies. After a few more minutes chatting about common news scraps I left them in a remote corner of the Nijarin galaxy sipping some kind of hallucinogenic drink…….. AngryMonk



Chance of Finding New Matter is Absolute Zero

Just recently, Human researchers have discovered a very obscure form of matter. This matter, dubbed "Fermionic Gas", is formed by cooling Potassium atoms to a temperature near Absolute Zero (more specifically, below -459 degrees Fahrenheit). Fermions, which inherently repel each other, are slowed by the cold, and then held together in stasis by lasers and magnetic fields. The Human Engineering Foundation sees no immediate use for Fermionic Gas, but Alskantian analysis shows that it may eventually be used as a zero-resistance superconductor. Such electric power would drastically improve the efficiency of all electrical systems, especially computer machine functions. Skeptics expect some ulterior motive to surface shortly – possibly involving transformers (robots in disguise). = The Cosmerlin


Milliway's Most Wanted

Tonight on Milliway's Most Wanted we will tell you the story of a rampant murderer who has caused endless havoc and is currently at large. Known to Federal authorities only as Trigek, this Ik'thorne Advanced Carrier pilot has jeeringly painted 19 escape pods onto the side of his ship, proudly flaunting all of the murders he is suspected of. Officials describe Trigek as a grizzled, middle-aged Ik'thorne who's history of violent crime dates back several years, but has recently spread the Milliway galaxies. First suspected of homicide a week past, Trigek has been on a steady killing spree since, escaping federal clutches just two days ago. Most recently spotted in the Europa galaxy hovering over the wreckage of his latest victim, Trigek is considered armed and dangerous, and should be avoided if at all possible. If you have any information that could lead to the capture of Trigek, please contact MMW at wavelength 4563.43 or your local police department.


A Blow to a Dynasty

Though considered to be a home of good will and loyalty, the Dynasty of SMR has taken a blow to its trust. Quad, House Seat and Lord of Dynasty, met a young vagabond named HABA. Feeling pity in his heart, Quad took this poor soul into the welcoming arms of his house. HABA came into the alliance, and did not do anything for a few days, in terms of donating to the AA, or even posting on the message board. Quad, thinking to himself to be benevolent, said that he would give him a day or two to pick it up and then message this new spirit to see if he was even going be active. However, before this occurred, Quad's trust was betrayed.…HABA became active in the means of buying a new top of the line trader, dying, taking 4.2 million and leaving the alliance. Distressed yet angered by this malicious betrayal of his benevolence, Quad has approached the Galactic Post to request we warn that this evil spirit roams the galaxies and trusting him could bring disaster to one's inner serenity (and alliance account). Thus, we here at the Post bring you this public service annoucement. If you have had a thief in this game, please keep tabs on him and make sure he doesn’t go around ruining other people’s alliances and games. If HABA asks to join your alliance, we advise that you decline, lest the fate of Dynasty be your own. 77 3/6/2004---6:37:06 AM HABA (488) a new ship 9,350,000 81 3/6/2004---5:04:14 PM HABA (488) because 4,200,000 From: HABA (488) Date: 3/6/2004 5:49:03 PM I left your alliance!