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• Collected Military Chiefs of Staff gather in the Vidur Sector to observe the first public display of the Siren class of Decoy Mk. II. Reactions to the new weapon are extremely positive, and it is soon available for sale. Alec Trofobe reports on the demonstration in New decoy proves a success for Susan's Defence Weekly.

• The Father's Pride suffers a stabilizer malfunction, forcing the crew to abandon ship in space suits. Fearing pirates, the crew sends an SOS e-mail asking to be rescued. Vel Ricaud responds and finds the disabled ship under attack by two Demon and four Heron of the Chirichan pirate clan. Ricaud rescues the crew and is paid 5,000 CR by Von Sprechen Industries.