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Text Name                                 := Intro Text
Number Of Pages                           := 6
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_WarpPoint.bmp
Page 1 Number Of Paragraphs               := 2
Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := In the year 2215, the invention of the ion drive opened the door for mankind to fully explore and exploit the solar system, but other systems were still beyond man's grasp. During surveys of the outer solar system in 2223, scientists discovered a minor gravitational eddy without any discernable source. Further investigation discovered a "soft" region of space which was the endpoint of a wormhole connecting the Terran System with a solar system far on the other side of the galaxy. 
Page 1 Paragraph 2 Text                   := By 2246, ion engines had been modified to allow a ship to puncture this "warp point" and move from the Terran system to the Vendrin Junction system. Scientists soon found that the Terran warp point was not a unique phenomenon. The gravitational well of a star that formed a solar system would also form these warp points on the system's edge. Warp Points were a common occurence in every star system, and were found to connect systems all across the galaxy. Mankind had stumbled upon an intergalactic highway of sorts. Thus began the great colonization effort of mankind. The nation states of the Earth boldly ventured outward to newly discovered star systems and colonized them. 
Page 2 Bitmap Filename                    := RacePortrait_Xiati.bmp
Page 2 Number Of Paragraphs               := 3
Page 2 Paragraph 1 Text                   := Over the course of the next hundred years, Earth discovered it was not alone in the universe. Other races were encountered, some friendly, some not. 
Page 2 Paragraph 2 Text                   := Mankind first encountered the species called the Xiati near its space in the Brama system in the year 2287. The Xiati are a humanoid race which utilize cybernetic enhancements over a good portion of their bodies. At the time, the Xiati were technologically slow, but they were also vicious and war like. War ensued as the Xiati attacked every human colony they encountered. 
Page 2 Paragraph 3 Text                   := The separate nation states of the earth that had up to this time been separate and distinct, quickly realized that a unified front would be required. The separate nations banded together to form the Terran Confederation in the year 2291. The first order of business was the creation of a Terran Navy to defend against the aggressive Xiati. The first Terran-Xiati war continued over the next 10 years, with the Terran Confederation finally driving the Xiati back to their space. A shaky cease-fire was declared, but relations never improved from this first war. 
Page 3 Bitmap Filename                    := RacePortrait_Fazrah.bmp
Page 3 Number Of Paragraphs               := 1
Page 3 Paragraph 1 Text                   := With further exploration, the Terran Confederation encountered the Fazrah race near the Percina system in 2314. The Fazrah were found to be not much friendlier than the Xiati, and just as bad, were allied to the Xiati. The Fazrah are an aquatic species that are quite nomadic in nature. The Fazrah are not so much a unified people as a collection of separate clans that war with each other. And at the time, they were only too happy to war with Terrans as well. Though a full scale war never broke out, skirmishes are a common occurrence even to this day on the Fazrah border. 
Page 4 Bitmap Filename                    := RacePortrait_Abbidon.bmp
Page 4 Number Of Paragraphs               := 1
Page 4 Paragraph 1 Text                   := The Terran Confederation's first real ally came in 2347 with a chance rescue of an Abbidon ship. A Terran cruiser came upon 2 Xiati destroyers attacking an unknown ship. The Terran cruiser fought valiantly and rescued this unknown ship, which turned out to belong to the Abbidon. The Abbidon turned out to be a peaceful race of artisans that were only too happy to ally themselves with the Terran Confederation. The Abbidon are one of those rare races to evolve on a Gas Giant and don't relate well to most humanoid races. The Terran-Abbidon alliance has endured to this day and is a cornerstone of stability in this quadrant. 
Page 5 Bitmap Filename                    := RacePortrait_Amonkrie.bmp
Page 5 Number Of Paragraphs               := 1
Page 5 Paragraph 1 Text                   := The year is now 2437. Borders for most races are firmly set and protected by powerful starbases. A large area of neutral systems exist between the borders to allow for commerce between the great empires. One other race has recently been encountered known only as the Amonkrie. Not much is known about this reclusive race, only that they are the only race to use organic technology and employ living starships. The Terran Confederation has sent envoys to their space to open relations, but the Amonkrie appear uninterested. 
Page 6 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_TerranDestroyer.bmp
Page 6 Number Of Paragraphs               := 2
Page 6 Paragraph 1 Text                   := Five years ago, you joined the Terran Confederation Navy (TCN) to get you out of your dead-end home colony. You've progressed through the ranks and are now a lieutenant looking for your first starship posting. After some unusual aptitude tests, you were called aside by your superiors. 
Page 6 Paragraph 2 Text                   := The Galactic Intelligence Command (GIC) has requested you make contact with General Halsey at Starbase Terra. The GIC is the central intelligence agency for the Terran Confederation. The TCN doesn't usually work with the GIC, but it has been known to happen. They've given you a run-down Terran Destroyer with a rag-tag crew. You've given the ship the shakedown cruise and have made your way to the Terran home system, and are waiting to shuttle over to Starbase Terra...  

Text Name                                 := Conclusion Text
Number Of Pages                           := 1
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Text Name                                 := General Haynes 1
Number Of Pages                           := 4
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := RacePortrait_Terran.bmp
Page 1 Number Of Paragraphs               := 1
Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := Welcome to Starbase Terra, [%Rank%] [%Captain Name%]. My name is General Haynes, and I will be your liaison for your upcoming missions with the GIC. You have been loaned to Galactic Intelligence Command (GIC) for a task of paramount importance. We've been watching your career and you are the perfect candidate for a mission of this nature.
Page 2 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_PirateAttackNeutralFreighter.bmp
Page 2 Number Of Paragraphs               := 2
Page 2 Paragraph 1 Text                   := About 6 months ago, raids against shipping in neutral systems by pirates increased markedly. Pirates have become more and more brazen in attacks on neutral freighters, and lately have even begun attacking ships within Terran space. The TCN has been doggedly pursuing these pirates with only marginal success. GIC analysts uncovered a more sinister pattern to the attacks. 80% of all of the attacks have been on freighters carrying a very specific cargo. 
Page 2 Paragraph 2 Text                   := Recent archaeological digs in neutral space have uncovered a treasure trove of new artifacts from the Tyraekon Empire. The pirates seem to be stealing these artifacts wherever and whenever they become available. Why they want these artifacts is a mystery, but we do know that the pirates are being funded by an outside agency. The artifacts are worthless to the pirates themselves, but someone has put a high price on their procurement. 
Page 3 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_AlienArtifact.bmp
Page 3 Number Of Paragraphs               := 1
Page 3 Paragraph 1 Text                   := The Tyraekon Empire was an ancient empire which spanned all of the systems in this area about 100,000 years ago. Our scientists don't know much about this empire, just that it was technologically advanced, and died out at the height of its power and influence. Many of the artifacts that have been recovered are of a material which is unknown to our scientists. We assume the artifacts are just day to day parts of Tyraekon society, so their value is to historians only. 
Page 4 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_TerranDestroyer.bmp
Page 4 Number Of Paragraphs               := 5
Page 4 Paragraph 1 Text                   := We are sending you, [%Rank%] [%Captain Name%], deep undercover to find the reason for these raids, and to find who is backing the pirates. The straight-forward TCN approach of capture and interrogate is not proving effective in this situation. We believe that a ship acting as a merchant would have a much better chance investigating these thefts and getting in the good graces of the pirates. This is a long-term assignment which may span several years. Since you have no family to speak of, and have an inherent rebellious nature, your are the perfect candidate. 
Page 4 Paragraph 2 Text                   := We've purchased an old Terran Destroyer Mark I from a dealer in a neutral system. We've also procured you a rag-tag crew which hopefully you've become acquainted with on your voyage here. We also added our most recent maps of the quadrant to your ship's computers. With this ship, you will set a course to the Yorkshire system and start working as a Merchant at one of the local planets. Once you've accumulated about 50,000 credits, make contact with me via subspace communications on Yorkshire III. This money will allow you to join the Pirate Mercenary Guild and explore further into the pirate underworld. 
Page 4 Paragraph 3 Text                   := Feel free to run Merchant or Mercenary missions at any time to accumulate credits to spend on your ship. Your survival will depend on you keeping your ship fully stocked and armed for battle. You might even consider buying yourself a more powerful vessel if funds become available. From time to time you will contact me from various colonies and starbases via subspace communications. I will give you missions to perform, and I should be able to wrangle a few credits out of the procurement division to offset your costs for each mission.   
Page 4 Paragraph 4 Text                   := Remember, that your cover is your life. No one will know of your TCN rank or that you are working for us. You may indeed be fired on by TCN ships chasing suspected pirates. You are fully authorized to perform any acts necessary to maintain your cover. Try not to destroy any Terran ships if you can help it. Good luck, [%Rank%] [%Captain Name%].
Page 4 Paragraph 5 Text                   := - General R. G. Haynes   (GIC Operations)

Text Name                                 := News 1
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_PirateAttackNeutralFreighter2.bmp
Page 1 Number Of Paragraphs               := 1
Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := Pirates brazenly attack a freighter in the Utiri system. All of the cargo aboard has been stolen, and the ship was left adrift. Only the luck of a passing TCN Destroyer saved the poor crew from certain death in the cold of space. When will the TCN protect commerce along its borders?

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Text Name                                 := General Haynes 2
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_PirateGuild.bmp
Page 1 Number Of Paragraphs               := 2
Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := Now that you've made 50,000 credits, you will travel to the Urtiri system and join the Pirate Mercenary Guild. You should be able to find a Pirate Mercenary Guild contact at one of the colonies in the system. Perform at least 3 missions for them to get in their good graces. We're trying to establish a reputation for you so that you can join in with the pirates. You are authorized to fire on Terran ships or freighters, whatever is necessary to maintain your cover. Once you've completed these missions, you should be able to travel through pirate dominated systems without being immediately attacked. Once you've completed the missions, contact me from Urtiri VI.
Page 1 Paragraph 2 Text                   := - General R. G. Haynes   (GIC Operations)

Text Name                                 := News 2
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_PirateAttackTerranColony.bmp
Page 1 Number Of Paragraphs               := 1
Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := Pirates have attacked the Terran colony on Bertran V! Twenty security personnel have been killed or are missing, with another thirty-five injured. The TCN was quick to send in a task force of starships who scoured the area, but again the pirates escaped punishment. Colonies all over the area are screaming for better TCN protection. 

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Text Name                                 := General Haynes 3
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_PirateAttackTerranDestroyer.bmp
Page 1 Number Of Paragraphs               := 2
Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := The Romanov pirate clan has attacked the TCN Destroyer Vengeance in the Ukara system. During the raid, they did a complete dump of the ship's data core. This destroyer was on a special mission for the GIC and contained extensive data files on all of the GIC's current operations. One of these files covered details of your mission and seriously puts you and the mission at risk. You must stop this pirate group before they reach their hidden base in the nearby systems. Go to Ukara at best possible speed and destroy this pirate group. When you have finished, report to me at the TCN starbase in the New Texas system. 
Page 1 Paragraph 2 Text                   := - General R. G. Haynes   (GIC Operations)

Text Name                                 := News 3
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_PirateAttackTerranDestroyer2.bmp
Page 1 Number Of Paragraphs               := 2
Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := Rogue pirates have attacked another Terran starship! The TCN Destroyer Vengeance was crippled by pirate raiders. The TCN has responded by sending more warships into the area. 
Page 1 Paragraph 2 Text                   := The Fazrah have demanded a resolution to this recent violence near their borders. Its clear they are unhappy with so many Terran starships in neutral space near their systems. 

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Text Name                                 := General Haynes 4 C
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_PlanetBertranV.bmp
Page 1 Number Of Paragraphs               := 3
Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := Good work on the destruction of the Romanov pirate ships. Your cover should be secure now for the near future. 
Page 1 Paragraph 2 Text                   := The pirate attack on Bertran V, which you might have heard about, allowed the Zulu pirate clan to learn of the secret TCN research base in the Eternus system. The TCN research base has all of our latest information on the artifacts, so we can't let it fall into pirate hands. The TCN is sending in a task force to deal with the pirates and protect against further incursions. However, its doubtful if the task force will be able to catch all of the pirates before they escape the system. I'm sending you into the Huju system to intercept any pirates that escape the taskforce frontal assault. Destroy any pirate ships that enter the system, recover their cargo, and then proceed to the Pleides Starbase for further orders.  
Page 1 Paragraph 3 Text                   := - General R. G. Haynes   (GIC Operations)

Text Name                                 := General Haynes 4 F
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_PlanetBertranV.bmp
Page 1 Number Of Paragraphs               := 3
Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := With your failure to stop the Romanov pirate clan, they now have complete details on our operations in this sector. Even worse, they now know of your identity and your mission to work within their territory. We have no idea which clans they've given the information to, but there's no doubt they'll be on the lookout for you. Your mission difficulty just doubled I'd bet. 
Page 1 Paragraph 2 Text                   := The pirate attack on Bertran V, which you might have heard about, allowed the Zulu pirate clan to learn of the secret TCN research base in the Eternus system. The TCN research base has all of our latest information on the artifacts, so we can't let it fall into pirate hands. The TCN is sending in a task force to deal with the pirates and protect against further incursions. However, its doubtful if the task force will be able to catch all of the pirates before they escape the system. I'm sending you into the Huju system to intercept any pirates that escape the taskforce frontal assault. Destroy any pirate ships that enter the system, recover their cargo, and then proceed to the Pleides Starbase for further orders.  
Page 1 Paragraph 3 Text                   := - General R. G. Haynes   (GIC Operations)

Text Name                                 := News 4a
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_XiatiFleet.bmp
Page 1 Number Of Paragraphs               := 1
Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := Rumors from the Abbidon border are that the Xiati are building up their forces. Is war imminent? Are the Abbidon ready for a new conflict with the hated Xiati? Will the Fazrah honor their alliance with the Xiati and attack the Abbidon as well? 

Text Name                                 := News 4b
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_PiratesAttackPirates.bmp
Page 1 Number Of Paragraphs               := 1
Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := News from the neutral systems is that the pirate clans have begun a civil war of sorts. The factions are battling each other to determine the dominant clan over the rest. It would seem that attacks on TCN ships are secondary for now. But if the power of the pirates is consolidated into just the largest clans, its certain the attacks will begin again in force. 

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Text Name                                 := General Haynes 5 C
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_PirateAttackPirateBase.bmp
Page 1 Number Of Paragraphs               := 4
Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := Welcome to the refurbished Pleides starbase. We've been busy updating it over the last months with our latest weapon systems. Your work in hunting down the pirates in the Huju system was exemplary. Keep up the good work. 
Page 1 Paragraph 2 Text                   := Our operatives within the Pirate clans have relayed a distress call from the Zealot pirate clan. They have come under attack from the ruthless and much larger Mongol pirate clan. Normally, we could care less about one pirate clan destroying another, but this is different. The Zealot pirate clan has agreed to trade information for assistance. They have provided the location of their hidden home system of Swoltran, which in itself is greatly desired by the TCN. But we hope they may have the key information we're looking for regarding the recent pirate attacks. 
Page 1 Paragraph 3 Text                   := You are to proceed to the Swoltran system and defend the Zealot Pride starbase from attack by the Mongol pirates. If we send the entire Terran Navy, all of the pirates in the area will scatter, and the Zealot pirate clan will be known as traitors. We need this to look like the Zealots called in local mercenaries to help in defense of their home base. Once the attack has been prevented, our covert operatives will move in and gather what information they can from the Zealots. Return here when you have completed your mission. 
Page 1 Paragraph 4 Text                   := - General R. G. Haynes   (GIC Operations)

Text Name                                 := General Haynes 5 F
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_PirateAttackPirateBase.bmp
Page 1 Number Of Paragraphs               := 4
Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := Welcome back, [%Rank%] [%Captain Name%]. It is very unfortunate that you were unable to stop the pirates in the Huju system. With our additional intelligence on the artifacts in their hands, the pirates have attacked two neutral colonies where we knew additional artifacts were buried. Over 1500 colonists were slaughtered in the attacks. You'll need to try a bit harder in the future if you're going to remain an operative of ours. Am I understood? Good. 
Page 1 Paragraph 2 Text                   := Our operatives within the Pirate clans have relayed a distress call from the Zealot pirate clan. They have come under attack from the ruthless and much larger Mongol pirate clan. Normally, we could care less about one pirate clan destroying another, but this is different. The Zealot pirate clan has agreed to trade information for assistance. They have provided the location of their hidden home system of Swoltran, which in itself is greatly desired by the TCN. But we hope they may have the key information we're looking for regarding the recent pirate attacks. 
Page 1 Paragraph 3 Text                   := You are to proceed to the Swoltran system and defend the Zealot Pride starbase from attack by the Mongol pirates. If we send the entire Terran Navy, all of the pirates in the area will scatter, and the Zealot pirate clan will be known as traitors. We need this to look like the Zealots called in local mercenaries to help in defense of their home base. Once the attack has been prevented, our covert operatives will move in and gather what information they can from the Zealots. Return here when you have completed your mission. 
Page 1 Paragraph 4 Text                   := - General R. G. Haynes   (GIC Operations)

Text Name                                 := News 5a
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_AbbidonFleet.bmp
Page 1 Number Of Paragraphs               := 1
Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := The Abbidon have requested military assistance from their Terran allies. There are rumors that the Abbidon have even made renewed attempts at opening relations with the Amonkrie. Will the Terrans send ships to Abbidon space? 

Text Name                                 := News 5b
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_PirateFleet.bmp
Page 1 Number Of Paragraphs               := 1
Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := Our exclusive report has found evidence that the Terran Intelligence community, specifically the Galactic Intelligence Command, has been secretly aiding the pirates. Is the GIC trying to foster a war between the clans? 

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Text Name                                 := General Haynes 6 C
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_PirateDestroyer.bmp
Page 1 Number Of Paragraphs               := 3
Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := Excellent work [%Rank%] [%Captain Name%] in defending the Zealot starbase from attack. As soon as the area was clear, our operatives boarded the base from neutral freighters. They have been in secret negotiations with the Zealot clan over the last few days.  
Page 1 Paragraph 2 Text                   := One of our operatives that interrogated the Zealot pirate clan has indicated he is ready to come in. This could be a major break as the operative has hinted that he has acquired vital information about who the hidden alien artifact buyer is. Unfortunately, the Mongol pirate clan has been blockading the Swoltran system and strongly suspects that the TCN is aiding the Zealots. Our operative is aboard the pirate destroyer "Dagger" and is taking a circuitous route to reach us. We want you to meet with the operative in the Beliphon system, and ensure the Dagger's safety while moving through the system. 
Page 1 Paragraph 3 Text                   := - General R. G. Haynes   (GIC Operations)

Text Name                                 := General Haynes 6 F
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_PirateDestroyer.bmp
Page 1 Number Of Paragraphs               := 3
Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := With the loss of the Zealot clan starbase, we lost a major source of information on pirate activities in this sector. This will look very bad on your record, [%Rank%] [%Captain Name%]. 
Page 1 Paragraph 2 Text                   := With no other avenues left open to us, we are forced to make a frontal assault on the Mongol starbase in the Eukrates system. We have recently obtained intelligence on its location, and we're hoping to not only take it out of operation, but to gather some intelligence from its wreckage about the pirate's purpose in these raids. If you find any cargo in the wreckage, pick it up and return it here to our R&D labs. Your transponder code has been given to the TCN ships in the area so they will know that you're a friendly. Help our forces in this raid and make sure to eliminate that starbase. Good Luck. 
Page 1 Paragraph 3 Text                   := - General R. G. Haynes   (GIC Operations)

Text Name                                 := News 6
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_TerranPirateBattle.bmp
Page 1 Number Of Paragraphs               := 1
Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := Pirate attacks throughout the Neutral systems have decreased markedly over the last week. TCN ships have been showing the Terran Confederation flag all over the quadrant. Planets everywhere are heaping credit on the Terran Confederation Navy for ending the pirate scourge. 

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Text Name                                 := General Haynes 7 C
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_PlanetEukratesIII.bmp
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Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := The crew of the Dagger send their thanks in helping them against overwhelming odds in the Beliphon system. Your work on this mission has been outstanding. I am recommending you for the TCN Medal of Valor, [%Rank%] [%Captain Name%].  
Page 1 Paragraph 2 Text                   := Our operative on board the Dagger has obtained the location of the Mongol pirate base located in the hidden Eukrates system. The base is in orbit around Eukrates III and is heavily defended. The pirate clans have coordinated their cargo drops of alien artifacts to this secret base. We believe that final delivery of the artifacts may be imminent. We must hurry if we're to stop this trade.
Page 1 Paragraph 3 Text                   := We want you to seek out the Mongol base and destroy it. Recover any cargo that you find and return it here to the R&D labs. We can't let these artifacts fall into enemy hands, and hopefully, the recovered cargo from the base may shed light on the ultimate use for these relics. A task force of TCN ships is already enroute to the system, and will engage the Mongol's main battle line ships. We've cleared your presence with the TCN so they know you're a friendly.  
Page 1 Paragraph 4 Text                   := - General R. G. Haynes   (GIC Operations)

Text Name                                 := General Haynes 7 F
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_PlanetEukratesIII.bmp
Page 1 Number Of Paragraphs               := 4
Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := It is unfortunate that your mission to recover our operative failed. His information could have unraveled some of the mystery of the recent pirate behavior. Luckily, recent events may provide us with another source for the information. 
Page 1 Paragraph 2 Text                   := The Zealot pirate clan has relayed the location of the Mongol pirate base located in the hidden Eukrates system. The base is in orbit around Eukrates III and is heavily defended. The pirate clans have coordinated their cargo drops of alien artifacts to this secret base. We believe that final delivery of the artifacts may be imminent. We must hurry if we're to stop this trade.
Page 1 Paragraph 3 Text                   := We want you to seek out the Mongol base and destroy it. Recover any cargo that you find and return it here to the R&D labs. We can't let these artifacts fall into enemy hands, and hopefully, the recovered cargo from the base may shed light on the ultimate use for these relics. A task force of TCN ships is already enroute to the system, and will engage the Mongol's main battle line ships. We've cleared your presence with the TCN so they know you're a friendly.  
Page 1 Paragraph 4 Text                   := - General R. G. Haynes   (GIC Operations)

Text Name                                 := News 7
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_XiatiShipAroundPlanet.bmp
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Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := We've received rumors from the Hesphaut and Iktal systems of skirmish battles near Xiati colonies. Tensions have definitely heightened in the area. 

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Text Name                                 := General Haynes 8 C
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_AlienMachinery.bmp
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Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := The data files you've returned from the destroyed Mongol pirate base indicate that the Xiati were the secret buyer of the alien artifacts. Accusing the Xiati of this act at this point would probably just drive their plans further into the shadows. We need you to move to the Xiati border and look for clues into their agenda. Tensions between the Abbidon and the Xiati have heated up and an all out war is possible. With our long standing treaty with the Abbidon, we will be sending ships to try and assist them in their defense.  
Page 1 Paragraph 2 Text                   := The artifacts seems to actually be some kind of ancient machinery. Our scientists believe they are being collected to recreate what ever this ancient device was. They have no idea what that might be, of course. For the remainder of the border conflict, we will be "lending" you to the Abbidon government for covert ops. At this point their goals and ours coincide. We want to prevent a major war between the Xiati and the Abbidon, and also find out what the Xiati are up to. The Xiati have never been known to be big into research, so its hard to believe that this is entirely their doing. 
Page 1 Paragraph 3 Text                   := Go to the Abbidon starbase in the Ezrin system and meet with Abbidon commander Rikshal. The Abbidon can use all the help they can get at this point. Keep an eye out for why the Xiati may have started this conflict at this particular time. Its hard to believe that this is all coincidence. 
Page 1 Paragraph 4 Text                   := Its been a pleasure serving with you [%Captain Name%]. I wish you luck on your future endeavors. 
Page 1 Paragraph 5 Text                   := - General R. G. Haynes   (GIC Operations)

Text Name                                 := General Haynes 8 F
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_AlienMachinery.bmp
Page 1 Number Of Paragraphs               := 5
Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := The data files you've returned from the destroyed Mongol pirate base indicate that the Xiati were the secret buyer of the alien artifacts. Accusing the Xiati of this act at this point would probably just drive their plans further into the shadows. We need you to move to the Xiati border and look for clues into their agenda. Tensions between the Abbidon and the Xiati have heated up and an all out war is possible. With our long standing treaty with the Abbidon, we will be sending ships to try and assist them in their defense.  
Page 1 Paragraph 2 Text                   := The artifacts seems to actually be some kind of ancient machinery. Our scientists believe they are being collected to recreate what ever this ancient device was. They have no idea what that might be, of course. For the remainder of the border conflict, we will be "lending" you to the Abbidon government for covert ops. At this point their goals and ours coincide. We want to prevent a major war between the Xiati and the Abbidon, and also find out what the Xiati are up to. The Xiati have never been known to be big into research, so its hard to believe that this is entirely their doing. 
Page 1 Paragraph 3 Text                   := Go to the Abbidon starbase in the Ezrin system and meet with Abbidon commander Rikshal. The Abbidon can use all the help they can get at this point. Keep an eye out for why the Xiati may have started this conflict at this particular time. Its hard to believe that this is all coincidence. 
Page 1 Paragraph 4 Text                   := Its been a pleasure serving with you [%Captain Name%]. I wish you luck on your future endeavors. 
Page 1 Paragraph 5 Text                   := - General R. G. Haynes   (GIC Operations)

Text Name                                 := News 8
Number Of Pages                           := 1
Page 1 Bitmap Filename                    := EventPortrait_AbbidonFleet2.bmp
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Page 1 Paragraph 1 Text                   := The Xiati have accused the Abbidon of violating their borders. The Fazrah have signaled their support for the Xiati against Abbidon aggression. The Terrans have pledged their support for the Abbidon in all matters. Could this be the beginning of the next galactic war? 

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