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Consumer Goods Commodity Slump
By JAMES THILL - Monday, November 25, 2250
Consumer Goods commodity prices are at their lowest price in almost two years at 7028 CR/MT as of yesterday, fresh evidence that investors are betting on a downturn in the global economy after years of sluggish growth and scant inflation. Now, as signs of inflation and improving global demand have returned, investors are beginning to shy away from commodities. A sustained slump in commodities would likely signal unhealthy consumer and business demand.

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Total Colonies Slump
By JAMES THILL - Monday, November 25, 2250
The Governor's office announced yesterday that the total colony count has fallen to 256, the lowest level in a couple of months. The Yonmaran development board is pointing fingers at the alliances blaming them for not maintaining the existing colonies and endangering the workforce.

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Unemployment Rampant
By ANGELA SMITH - Monday, November 25, 2250
The USR authorities report on yesterday that Deois unemployment has risen to the highest level in a couple of months. That is a reported 0.31% of Deois inhabitants not officially employed. Who are these people? Where are they hiding? How do they survive? Of course, many will be the wives and families of hard-working colonists. And some will be casual laborers looking for work. But maybe there is a dark underbelly to our world? What are the implications for crime and of course for personal protection? We will follow this story.

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Police Investigate Fatal Crash
By JAMES THILL - Friday, November 22, 2250
A C-2A Dasher, driven by Midshipman ZUKA LIVERING (feelyamon), crashed off-roading in Deois Transit District Saturday at 22:03Z. The driver was the only one aboard and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Landing Goes Horribly Wrong
By ANGELA SMITH - Thursday, November 21, 2250
An E-11 Saint, operated by Finzean Stompers, erupted in flames after crashing into an empty field in the Trebmal region during a failed landing attempt Friday at 19:21Z. The pilot was the only one aboard and was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are trying to determine if that crew member was qualified for the flight.

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DeoisPort Eating Food Reserves
By ANGELA SMITH - Sunday, November 17, 2250
The 32387 colonists at Deois Port District are down to 14 days of food remaining!

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