Character of the week : Holisai

"Her indoors" as Ronald calls her, Empress Holisai is Ronald's wife. She is the Royal Matriarch, the mother of Smellyson, Stinkyson, Ronaldson and Crystal Iguana of course. Shes also a right battleaxe. Ronald's relationship with his wife is 98% fear and 2% utter terror.

They have been together for a long time though, but Ronald's military service and later Emperorship means that he spends a lot of the time away from her. Oh woe, he is heard to have said. Her role in the empire is often overlooked, she is the driver of many social programmes. As she said, the boys are too busy with their stupid toys and games (i.e. war) to bother with the important stuff in life.

Its rumoured she is trying for a 5th child.

UV102 : Wanted For Oppression

Brace yourself for the latest barbed wire jockstrap wearing episode of bollock tearing stories! In "I Am Hardcore" El Diablo and Razorback uncover the truth behind the alledged massacre. Our recruits begin their space warfare training in "Into Space". In a story banned in every country in the world, except Liechtenstein, "Tic Toc" sees a new terror unleashed on the streets.

Von Kane, the Nazi loser, is lured into a HCS trap in "Nazis In Space" like the big ponce he is. Finally in "Jihad : Holy War" the fightback against the Triumvirate begins...

Its available in all Birmingham school tuck shops. Stay tuned for UV103 Violent Intent next month.

"The Sword Of Truth" claims responsibility for attacks

A previously unknown group calling itself The Sword Of Truth has claimed responsibility for a series of terrorist attacks across Cloneworld. The group said that they would continue the attacks until the "land is stained red with the blood of every infidel". They also said that they would "crush the secular forces of the Triumvirate" in a statement issued to a newspaper.

This ties in with theories by DDS analysts that the attacks were made by ex-RP personnel. The attacks have continued after the initial wave though there was a short lull as a HCS security crackdown took place. A HCS base south of Ailier City was attacked by mortar bombs killing 2 soldiers and a civilian worker. A HCS computer centre in Micom has also been attacked by a computer virus porporting to have been written by the Cyber Swordsmen Of Truth.

Rhombus class news

The Rhombus class is a rebuild of 6 Isometric frigates into long-range patrol frigates. These will largely replace the Solaris II on long-range missions at the edge of DDS space. The first rebuild will start early in 2107, the DDS has allocated the 6 ships from the Isometric fleet which has now been reduced to 22 hulls. These 6 ships are officially listed as unavailable though actually half of them are currently on patrols!

More details of Intruder-E emerge

DDS sub-contractor Consolidated Spacecraft have announced more details of the export version of the HCS Intruder landing ship, which now looks set for an order from the DDS. They said that the ship would use a downrated version of the Hitachi HS-740 power unit that has been used in SUP ships like the Provider and Extender transports. Defense systems would also be based on that used on SUP ships. The common parts and expertise needed to maintain the Intruder-E is another cost benefit a spokesman said.

Call for DDS "Space Taxis"

General Lloyd, the head of the DDS Training & Support Fleet, has called for the DDS to purchase a number of ships as "space taxis". He said this after reports of two training missions having to be cancelled because the StarSystem frigates which were to be used where not available. 9102T Pyris was on an emergency transport mission taking medical supplies to Saeou where there has been an outbreak of Saeouan Flu. 9105T Centaurus has apparently been commandeered by a UNP Admiral to transport him from Rathun's World to Proxima 7.

Lloyd said that the DDS needed a few ships for one-off missions like this so the training fleet can be kept for it's primary role. General Eton of the DDS Combat Fleet said that Pentekonter and Terran Sea development would result in some Isometric frigates being surplus. He said that maybe a few of these ships could be made available for these kind of missions.