Alpha Prime — What follows are a few short stories that are more FYI than anything else.

Hayant to begin Temporal Experimentation

Hayant Industries, Inc., the Anipax's largest non-Technocratic run corparation, has announced several new advances from their Temporal R&D Division. >From these advances in the areas of temporal theory and mechnics, Hayant spokemen say that several concepts for working prototypes of "time mechines" have already been produced, as large scale experimentation of new temporal theory is to commence within the coming month.

The Pack Recognizes New Zapaneese Government

The Pack officially recognized the new Zapaneese government, known as the Democratic Republic of Zapania. This move comes after the ruling Neo Sapien officials declared the new republic a few short days ago. The move is not a suprise, as the Pack shares close relations with the Neo Sapien Order. The Neo Sapien Ministry of Public Affairs was pleased to hear the news, "We're glad to see nations beginning to accept the new look of Zapania. This is the first step in bringing about galactic peace."

Shadow Alliance Re-Phrases Statement

Following some misunderstanding of the Shadow Alliance's new fleet directive, the SA has re-released its fleet directive to make sure it is not misconstrued by the public as the last one was. Commodore Jason Blackhaven, Executive officer of the Shadow Alliance, has issued a fleet wide directive asking all Shadow Alliance personnel to refrain form laying any blame for the reciently stolen Shadow Alliance Prototypes on other governments until a clear culprit can be identified. Commodore Blackhaven had this to say. “In light of recent events with the USS Indiana I am issuing the following directive. Until a clear culprit is
identified in the Shadow Alliance thefts. Please refrain form laying blame. Refer to the thieves as “Unidentified at this time”. This is to avoid further possible complications with other galactic powers, who may not be to blame and will ease political tensions.”

Cadillac Starships Release New Class of Transports

Traveling in style just got a first class upgrade as company officials announced a new class of luxury personal transports. Cadillac unveiled its new North Star Class transports to the general public in a press conference on Earth. The new transport features leather furniture, a 4 person whirlpool, marble shower and a mini-bar that is bartended by a hologram. Company spokespeople had this to say about their latest release, "We think this will redefine how people get from point A to point B, because once you ride in a Cadillac, you never go back."