NS has raised it's alert status to AMBER, the first status change for months, following reports of activity along the Tarbotian border "near" the Rim Worlds. A 40 strong fleet of Tarbotian warships was monitored leaving their space near Fantan and then heading towards the Rim Worlds (though it would have taken them over a month to get there).
After a few days the fleet changed course and then took part in combat practice. It is thought this was a message to NS that Tarbot believes NS was involved in recent incidents on Fantan. NS has denied any involvement.
