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Star Army to Step Up Modernization Efforts Star Army News Distribution and Reporting Agency In light of the recent attack on the town of Ushizu on Skadi, by NMX forces using older Yui-Class ships. The ships are believed to be part of former Emperor Ketsurui Uesu's fleet. The Star Army of Yamatai announced taking a more aggressive stance towards modernization of their vessels so that the enemy can no longer use these acquired ships to slip into Yamatai space. Star Army Logistics reports that all Fleet Commanders are being advised to either replace or upgrade their older ships ASAP.

Star Army Scraps NovaCorp Gates Star Army News Distribution and Reporting Agency Yamatai System - As a precautionary measure, engineers from the Star Army demolished all NovaCorp jumpgates throughout the Yamatai Star Empire. Because some of the gates had fallen into NMX possession, it was feared that the gate system could be used as an attack vector for an invasion of Yamatai or another key system. The gate systems have been deactivated since the start of the war, so civilian shipping has not been affected.

STAR ARMY NEWS DISTRIBUTION AND REPORTING AGENCY (SANDRA) Ketsurui Fleet Yards, Yamatai KFY announced the recent release of several new ship designs, now available for use by Star Army of Yamatai fleets and other agencies. Kainushi-Class Tug Vessel. This new workhorse craft will soon be found at most locations with heavy traffic. Star Fortresses, Starbases and shipyards. The Kainushi-Class is designed to facilitate the loading and offloading of ships, and moving ships around facilities when they can not do so under their own power. Minori-Class Hospital Ship The Minori-Class is named in honor of Ketsurui-Chinomai Minori and is intended as a replacement to the Jihi-Class Medical Ship. The Minori-Class is smaller and less expensive...

STAR ARMY NEWS DISTRIBUTION AND REPORTING AGENCY (SANDRA) YAMATAI TO RELEASE HALNA Halna System – The Yamatai Star Empire announced today that it would no longer be protecting nor patrolling the Halna system. Halna is a small system on Yamatai’s (galactic) northeastern border that was the center of a controversy when Star Army forces attacked and claimed the system in response to the encroaching threat of Freespacer terror groups and their comingling with a criminal element there. The invasion was led by Ketsurui Hanako, adopted daughter of former Empress and current Star Army Commander Ketsurui Yui. Currently the system’s small population is divided over the changes. “I’m just out here trying to make a living” a local tavern owner...

Star Army Repels Attack at Daichi Star Army News Distribution and Reporting Agency Daichi System - The NMX launched a surprise probing attack on the Headquarters of the Second Expeditionary Fleet (2XF). With the majority of the 2XF forces engaged in other activities the Heitan, Courageous, Valorous, and Audacious engaged the NMX forces in orbit above Daichi. The Valorous sustained heavy damage and was forced to with draw. One the surface of the planet, the 21st Fighter Squadron - Fighting Diamonds intercepted an attack group of battlepods heading for the SSS settlement of Ryou. Despite being vastly outnumbered the squadron engaged the enemy and was able to keep the majority of them from attacking the settlement. Taisho Mikasa...