Imperial Senate votes in favour of improving local militia training and equipment
Sector defence forces are to be allowed to purchase navy assets directly, Senate declares.
Hm. The Houses are going to have a direct line to more assets. Which means the budget and military production is now a prime political football.
It added that warships of the Imperial Navy such as the Natsumi class destroyer escorts and Beluran-class light cruisers would be among those cleared for purchase.
According to Senator Alexis Talos, "combating the long standing increase in piracy across Imperial space is vital in ensuring a safe and prosperous future for the Empire."
Public watchdogs have protested the declaration, warning that further deregulation of weapon sales would make it easier for pirates to acquire military grade equipment.
This decision comes after the Senate had previously voted to amend the Outreach Charter on Mercenary Employment to create provisions for local governments, permitting them to empower private security companies under their employment to exceed limits on warships operated by paramilitary forces.
Unless there's some pretty nasty weapon or piece of sensor tech in there, it sounds pretty safe. Only issue is whether or not the shipyards can meet demand.
SA-Caledfwlch revenue jumps 40 percent amidst high demand for military refit
Amidst increasing intensity of pirate raids, SA-Caledfwlch reports increase in demand for refurbished system defence craft.
Though demand for system defence craft has risen steadily over these past few years, the recent spike in pirate activity has resulted in higher than expected demand for SA-Caledfwlch's services throughout the sector.
To cope with the increase demand for refurbished naval designs SA-Caledfwlch is constructing new docks and facilities in the Vaizen system, SA-Caledfwlch spokesperson Rena Ziess added.
Analysts are bullish on SA-Caledfwlch's future earnings, especially with the recent amendments to the Outreach Charter on Mercenary Employment and the loosening of class and tonnage restrictions on system defense forces.
The answer seems to be a 'yes, but after some expansion'. Unfortunately, the navy yards will have to get ahead of the game or risk taking flak.
Hit holovid series Aces at War season 8 draws to a close with a confusing final episode
Ah. So they have a Game Of Thrones equivalent. My sympathies go out to my fellow nerds across the stars.
New Vegas Cola recalled due higher than expected Rad count
I see that Fallout new Vegas reference.
Auditing firm SAPG denies allegations of overvaluation of Yeron stocks
Yeron... isn't that an IRL drug company? Can't tell what SAPG should stand for.
Lower than expected yield in resource extracting operations around Sistema dampens growth expectations for region
Let me guess: Pirates are to blame? Maybe not directly, but you know someone'll get cold feed due to risk.
Rising insurance cost forces smaller trade groups to enact cost cutting measures
Ouch. Sounds like tough talks with unions are in the future.
Imperial Navy looking into increase in pirate activities around Asaga region
Local militia overwhelmed by pirate attack, say freighter captains.
Yet another sector that's officially Our Problem. We can only hope there's some sort of connection between the last batch of pirates and these ones.
This marks the third time this month that the Asaga region has been hit by such massive pirate attacks.
Despite increased Imperial Naval presence in the region, pirate activities have continued to rise with many trade convoys bypassing the sector for fear of piracy.
In a press statement, Kystein Senator Shima Sanchez lambasted the lackluster response from the Imperial Navy in the region, citing heavy civilian casualties from the pirate raids - joining fellow Senators from Kenzhing and Kunlon who were hit earlier this month by the same pirate fleet in protesting "a concerning lack of commitment to the continued safety of Imperial territories".
I'd be very interested in knowing which fleet has jurisdiction over that area of space... and just how mismatched their missions to force strength is.
That, and the voting record of the Senators.
Silent Killer: 7 Reasons why SA-Eisenwald's latest destroyer will be the ultimate game changer in naval engagement
And those are?
Lady Akagi Sumeragi's new bikini line! Hot or Thot?
Fox Thot Gonna Fox Thot.
SA-Sumeragi posts higher than expected profit amidst economic uncertainty
Earnings driven by Hibiscus Energy, says analyst.
Amidst recent economic uncertainty, SA-Sumeragi posted higher than expected earnings thanks to their subsidiary Hibiscus Energy's Ultra Compact E-Battery, their first foray into the energy commodities market.
Well, isn't that interesting.
Some market analysts have gone so far as to say that the entrance of SA-Sumeragi into the energy commodities market has "turned the industry on its head. Hibiscus Energy offers a better product at a lower price point that their competition. This combination is simply unbeatable."
However, others are skeptical of SA-Sumeragi's ability to sustain growth into next year, citing a shrinking market for high power capacitors in the region and Hibiscus Energy's plan to open additional production lines throughout the sector.
SA-Sumeragi and Hibiscus Energy representatives were not available for comment at press time.
Yeah, a shrinking market is a shrinking market. But a monopoly is still a monopoly, and you can done
crazy things once you have that all-essential stranglehold.
Now, taking what you said, and viewing 4th Fleet in that light... 
