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Massive explosions at colony in Rim Worlds

Massive nuclear explosions have been reported on the colony of Golinar Sigma in the Rim Worlds. The colony has been settled by humans though is non-UNP. There is a UNP liaison however who reported multiple nuclear detonations on an island in the narrow habitable strip around the planet's equator.

The death toll is unknown but is thought to be in the many of thousands. NS and the UNP have despatched ships with relief supplies and medical personnel. Golinar Sigma is only barely habitable and it is feared the fallout from the explosions could wreck the fragile ecosphere. Over 750,000 colonies are thought to be on the planet which started as a mining colony but has become pretty lawless.