The closing weeks of April have been busy for the USC fleets. Across multiple operations, commanders and crew alike have been tested on everything from large-scale naval coordination to post-combat salvage logistics and community crafting initiatives. These efforts are laying the groundwork for even more ambitious endeavours in the weeks ahead. Here are the highlights. USC Navy Exercises In previous exercises, USC Navy training had focused on single-carrier operations — building fleet elements around a single Aegis Idris-class frigate, using it as the backbone for a fighter wing and its support. This latest exercise took a considerably larger step, shifting… Read more →

“…[Radio Static]…. Pirates boarding the ship…[Radio Static]…Object found and we fear pirates will seize…[Radio Static]…Request assistance…[Radio Static].” This was the last transmission received from the USCS Black Horizon, a Carrack-class exploration vessel that had been conducting a deep undercover, classified Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) mission in the Pyro system. The vessel had been tasked with scouring the Pyro system over the course of several days — if not weeks — in search of specific objects to be returned to headquarters. Contact was intentionally limited, though at scheduled intervals, status reports were relayed back to ONI to confirm the Black… Read more →

Operation Dark Echo was, by all accounts, a resounding success. However, the methods by which it achieved its goals remain deeply questionable. A large number of bombs were dropped throughout the operation, destroying ancient natural sandcaves and obliterating an entire outpost on Pyro IV. While some initial explanation had been offered in our first interview, key details still felt incomplete — and so we investigated further, posing questions in the Senate Halls of the USC to get to the bottom of these controversial methods. The questions were directed at Director Macksons and his aide Robin “Skarv” Krosfjord, focusing primarily on… Read more →

Busy Week for the USC Fleet Early April 2956 has proven to be an exceptionally busy period for the USC Fleet, with several major events and operations taking place in rapid succession — spanning Navy training exercises, special ops strike missions, and high-stakes mining runs to the QV Breaker Stations. Without a doubt, USC ships and their crews have been on high alert throughout, performing at their very best. Here are the highlights from this past week. USC Carrier Operations In preparation for higher-stakes operations ahead, the Ministry of Security Services has been stepping up USC Navy readiness over the… Read more →

Welcome to the Quarter 1 2956 News Cycle of the Citizen Compass. In this edition, we bring together the most significant events, operations, and developments from the first quarter of the year. From moments of celebration and exploration to high-stakes operations and political tensions, this quarter has set the tone for what promises to be an eventful 2956. Join us as we look back at the stories that shaped the early months of the year. Taking the time to Enjoy The year began on a lighter note as the United Space Confederation hosted its annual New Year’s cruise. Traveling through… Read more →

“I Was Simply Redistributing Resources” Says Former Director By The Citizen Compass Editorial Desk — 1 April In a development that has left the United Space Confederation reeling — and frankly, not entirely surprised — Director Mackson of the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) has tendered his resignation this morning following an internal audit that uncovered what investigators are calling “a breathtaking misappropriation of ministry funds.” The audit, which was triggered by months of mounting questions surrounding the ONI, revealed that a significant portion of the ministry’s operational budget had been quietly redirected into what sources describe as “a suspiciously… Read more →

The weekend of Friday 27th to Sunday 29th of May 2956 was one of the busiest in the United Space Confederation (USC) in recent weeks. A total of 4 major operations ran back to back: a large-scale hunt for crafting blueprints, the first forays into the newly accessible QV breaker Stations in Nyx, and a deep expedition into the wilds of Pyro. Here is how it all unfolded :  The Search for blueprints The recent arrival of Item fabricators into the USC Hangars has changed everything. For the first time, members can craft their own weapons, armour and equipment, clearing… Read more →

On Sunday, the 22 of March 2956, the Daymar Mile of Mayhem got underway as four organisations divided into 11 teams competed on the first leg of the Daymar Rally route between Shubin SCD-1 and Eager Flats. It was a treacherous Rally, and although it represented only one fifth of the full Daymar Rally course, the route was packed with obstacles like Canyons, hills and a formidable mountain range that stood between the drivers and the finish line. Raw speed alone wouldn´t be enough here; victory would go to the team that found the smartest path. Conception of the Race… Read more →