Ship Crashes Near Earth Islet, Rumors Ship Was Shot Down

EARTH ISLET - Phoenix Acolyte Deebrane String was admitted to Keajra Hospital in Spinwheel City today where she remains in stable condition, in the coma induced by regeneration treatment. Registered Companion Zai Xian remains at her Taksimi's side.

Early this morning, Chief of Staff Fa-Le Yan heard Deebs's mayday calls as her ship entered the Paquin system, already disabled and out of control. Deebs's great skill as a pilot allowed her to ditch her crippled craft safely in the Keajra Sea near Earth Islet..

Spinwheel Search and Rescue were quickly able to locate the Phoenix Acolyte, who had ejected just before impact, and transport her to the hospital. Yan has sealed the crash site, forbidding entry to everyone, including the commanding officer of Alliance cruiser Zheng He, who has promised repercussions from Yan's adamant refusal.

When asked about the report from a source wishing to remain anonymous that Deebs was being fired upon by a hostile craft as the Martian neared Paquin, Yan refused comment, and when pressed about the nature of the damage to Deebs's craft, Yan replied sharply that she can neither confirm nor deny the existence of any craft, damaged or otherwise.

The uncooperative Guild Chief of Staff also refused to acknowledge any link between the suspicious crash and the overdue return of the High Priestess. When the total failure of communications links to the Orion home world of Rigel VII was mentioned, Yan stated that the Orions are allies of the Companion's Guild and the High Priestess has accepted the Orion Ambassador as an honored guest. She claimed that there is no connection between the simultaneous communications blackout, disappearance of the High Priestess, and the damage to Deebs's craft.

The Cortex News Service will continue to investigate these mysteries, and will bring you up-to-the-nanosecond coverage of the Guild administration's coverup of these important events as they develop.

High Priestess leaves Paquin Sunday 1.30pmslt

On sunday the High Priestess will be picked up from Spinwheel spaceport by the Orion Ambassador and Her entourage. Please come and wish her well as she departs for this week long diplomatic booking.

Game of Tag!

The High Priestess has been booked for a weeks diplomatic mission by the Ambassador of the Orions.. she needs help packing - any acolytes that would like to help her please send her an IM. Also we have a game of tag at 6am slt tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 28). do come along if you are awake and not sleepy and have some fun.

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Firefly-class ship in Spinwheel



The ship in downtown Spinwheel.

SPINWHEEL - There is a Firefly-class parked above Central Plaza in downtown Spinwheel. The ship is there as part of the celebrations for the registration of Ti Qi Companion House on Dragon's Egg. Registered Companions will be having a banquet on the ship which will stay in Spinwheel for the rest of the month.

It did come as a bit of the surprise to Spinwheel Mayor Tillery Woodhen, who hadn't been advised of the plans. The mayor's office didn't return waves requesting comment, but people in the apartment below the mayor's penthouse at the Paquin Arms were awakened by a sudden yell. They're not sure what he said, but the did hear this clearly, "Where the hell did that come from! Wait, is that my car? They landed on my gorram CAR?!?"

The mayor was last seen being led to his office by aides carrying large bottles of mao tai.

Residents and tourist are welcome to visit the ship during its time in Spinwheel.

Referendum Picks New Security Vehicle

Voting has closed on a new vehicle for the Paquin Security Service. Voters selected the Kronos hovercar, a full size sedan.

New Event Timetable

The Event Timetable for the first half of February is now on display at the Boat Dock, Lotus Space Station, all Dorms, Spinwheel Companion House and Tsuyu Companion House. Also available at http://tinyurl.com/6fswjrl.

You are a Spinwheel Citizen!

Beeflin Grut
As a member of the Spinwheel City RP community, you have a Spinwheel Citizen tag with a few extra abilities - these are "Invite People to this Group" (which gives the Fly & Set Home abilities), "Always allow Create Landmark" (which lets you make a landmark to your place in Spinwheel), and "Deed objects to group". Let me know if any of your friends need the same status!

United Federation Starfleet Events this week

The Bó'ài Hónglián Embassy is pleased to forward this schedule of United Federation Starfleet events for the week. All Companions and Acolytes are welcome to participate.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me inworld.
--Fā-Le Yán, RC, Amb. (E&P)

NOTES:
* Check out the event schedule online on the UFS Calendar, which can be found at http://www.ufstarfleet.org/forums/ufs-calendar !
* For information on how to access Astarios Colony on 3rd Rock Grid, visit http://www.ufstarfleet.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=22149&p=160522#p160522
* Want to volunteer and help out with events!  Contact GrahamKitt Resident or Zania Turner.  Remember, the time you put in with volunteering will be taken into consideration when it comes time for awards and promotions.

Update to Paquin Referendum

The voting method has been changed. To select the type of cruiser you like, simply touch the sign for your choice. Votes already cast have already been included.

As of 1/11/12, the Eagle Wagon model and Kronos model are tied with two votes each.

Referendum in Spinwheel

The Spinwheel City government is asking for the advice of the locals in selecting a new model of vehicle for the local police service. Depending on how the voting goes, elections for (RP) civic offices may be held at a later date.

To register your vote for the new model of vehicle, simply go to the Spinwheel City Government Offices in the center of town and put a notecard with your selection into the voting box. The choices are included here and are also visible at the voting station. Anyone with an interest in Spinwheel and Paquin can vote in the referendum.

Disease ID'd - Spinwheel Goes Into Quarantine

SPINWHEEL CITY - The disease that started with a few people coming down with fever has exploded in the city. Hundreds are now infected with the illness and the city has shut down its port and gone into quarantine.

Local medical authorities have established that the virus is the same one that has killed on Arraxes. The planetary government has asked for assistance from the Arraxen government in knowledge and and medicines to fight the illness.

Until further notice, no traffic, either from offworld or other parts of Paquin will be allowed in or out of Spinwheel. The government is also informing worlds who receive ships that are based in Spinwheel or pass through the port on their routes.

Mayor Tillery Woodhen is asking all Spinwheel residents to stay home until the crisis passes. The virus is passed easily both by air and touch. Security has been increase at hospitals to prevent panic by those afraid of being infected.

New Illness Appearing in Spinwheel

SPINWHEEL - Reports have started to come in about a new illness that has started to pop up in parts of Spinwheel.

A few dozen people in Spinwheel's Shuttleside area have reported fevers with rash in the past few days. Medical officials are not familiar with the particular disease and are researching its cause.

Officials are not worried at this time, since only a small number of people have come down with the illness. No alerts have been issued as of yet. Spinwheel residents are advised to follow normal sanitation procedures.

Downtown Redevelopment Continues.



The redeveloped downtown Spinwheel City skyline.

Paquin Mercury

SPINWHEEL CITY - The redevelopment of Spinwheel is moving ahead with the construction of a new mall, new buildings for CNS Corp. and UAP sector offices and a remodeled hospital and government house.

The Spinwheel City Shopping Mall, at the south end of High Street, opened two weeks ago to a gala celebration. Along with streetlevel stores facing Theatre Street, there are two more levels of stores with a dance club on the top floor, offering views down Court Street to the port.

Directly across from the mall is the remodeled Kejara Hospital. And an expanded government house has been built covering the entire block just east of the central square. The courthouse, UAP Tower and CNS HQ have all been remodeled to allow for a more open feeling on High Street. The street itself has been widened to allow for better traffic flow through the commercial district. The tram will continue to keep its route through the area.

 

Paquin Bank Victim of Robbery

SPINWHEEL - Stunner fire rattled through Paquin this morning as the Paquin Planetary Bank was robbed by what was described as four heavily armed women.  Witnesses say they stormed in discharging weapons and demanded "everyone get on the f...ing floor this is a robbery"

One customer was not fast enough and was  shot in the leg. The group demanded the vault be opened and took 500,000 Alliance credits before exiting the bank and boarding an awaiting shuttle in a nearby park. Authorities have no accurate descriptions other than lots of tattoos, two members have red hair, another black.

Reputation states that the girls have been robbing banks in other systems and they are an efficient crew in making no errors and are challenging.

New Tram Starts Service

Mercury Staff


Spinwheel Transit heads through the theatre district on a
recent night. (Mercury Photo)



SPINWHEEL CITY - The city has launched a new tram service for visitors and residents today.



Spinwheel Transit will operate on a loop covering much of the city. The route goes from Central Plaza behind the dance pavilion, up the street through Chinatown, through the theatre district and down High Street before returning to the plaza.

Denizens of Shuttleside and those disembarking from the port will need to walk a block south to find a tram stop.

New Archery Range in Spinwheel

OPENING SOON:
Spinwheel City Toxophilites Archery Range
Open for free practice 24/7
Regular Competitions will be held in the followng catagories
CATEGORY 1: Basic Archery Bow...available on site for L$1
CATEGORY 2:  Advanced Long Bow: Japanese and/or European
CATEGORY 3: Open - all forms of bow including Crossbows

Crime Rate Rising in Shuttleside

SHUTTLESIDE, Paquin - Residents are warned to be careful in the Shuttleside area of Spinwheel City.

The area, just south of Paquin Interplanetary, has seen an increase in muggings and assaults in recent weeks. The narrow streets of the area and the transitory nature of the population have lead to the unwary being targeted by unsavory elements.

Spinwheel Division told the Mercury that the narrow streets prevent patrol by police. Captain Ceasar Otsuka said that the police do plan to increase foot patrols when manpower allows it.

Dyssen Moves HQ to Spinwheel, Latest Sign of Downtown Rebirth



The new Dyssen headquarters over-
looking central Spinwheel City.

Mercury Staff

SPINWHEEL CITY - Dyssen Corporation has moved its headquarters to downtown Spinwheel.

The move is the latest in the recent redevelopment of the city's business district. The company joins CNS Corp. among the major corporations that call Paquin home.

Dyssen is a multistellar conglomerate with a focus on heavy equipment and power generation. Along with the headquarters, the company also has a warehouse and research lab in Shuttleside in the southwest corner of the city.

CNS Corp., owner of the 'Verse Voice newswave and of this newspaper, has redeveloped it's own headquarters building just east of the Paquin Planetary bank. Along with media, the company also does construction management and consumer products such as vehicles and small electronics.

Other companies have moved business into Spinweel as well. Londinium Gearworks, a spacecraft builder, has opened offices on Theatre Street. A number of shops have also opened along the street, becoming the leading shopping district of the city.

CATZ has also started to increase the stock being held at their warehouse next to Paquin Interplanetary Spaceport.

Discussions have started about starting a stock market with its base in Spinwheel City. Watch the Paquin Mercury for more details in the future.