A Provider transport has been attacked and severely damaged by pirates near Sanga Alpha. The ship has not yet been named but is said to have been knocked out of action with numerous fatalities aboard the ship. The ship was without escorts but did carry a number of TPMs and an enhanced self-protection tactical system.
NS is not confirming the rumour that the ship had been carrying TPMs between a factory on Solaris and a depot on Sanga Alpha. If so then it must be assumed the missiles are now in pirate hands. NS has raised its alert status to its second highest level ORANGE.
