Splintered rock, Al Raqis,
Yesterday evening, a series of huge explosions destroyed the Spice refinery at Splintered rock. Reasons for what happened are currently unknown. Eye witnesses say that several explosions went off and continued for at least 15 mins. Current reports state that no one was injured during the explosions.
The Cause of all this is currently under investigation.
USD Forces on the planet are now put on high alert.
The United Systems Military, Devision Space Forces is proud to announce the introduction of the Prometheus class heavy dreadnought into the service of the Space Fleet. The ship will increase the capabilities of the Fleet drastically, delivering a firepower that is currently unmatched.
Despite the heavy armor and armaments, the ship also possesses a large hangar bay that can house fighters, bombers and dropships or several 100 tons of equipment, barracks, armory, as well as a science lab and hydroponics that make this ship more then just a super heavy dreadnought.
Fleet Admiral Taggart: "With the Prometheus, we have a ship that can be used for virtually everything for space exploration, to escort missions to all out planetary invasions, this ship can is up for every such task."
How many of these ships will be issued to the Fleet is currently secret. It is estimated that not more then 4 of those ships can currently be introduced and operated due to the cost. Still, this ships adds a new aspect to the fleet and it will certainly pay off with more security for our homes.
