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Theatre Bombed

By Svarthol

PATOR - The Minmatar People's Theatre's main stage was bombed this morning, only a few short hours after the opening night of controversial play ‘Plantation.’ The theatre was empty and there were no injuries. A group calling themselves Free Our Families has claimed responsibility with a statement issued to press.

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Massive Raid Lands Pharmaceutical Company CEO in Jail

By Svarthol

HARNER – A cross-agency Gallente law enforcement task force conducted an early-morning raid on a small, unlicensed and unregistered pharmaceutical company following a week-long sting operation. Acting on information received from an informant, agents posed as mining colony directors attempting to purchase the so-called 'Liberty' pill. Once put in touch with company head Pierre Allendreau, authorities quickly moved to shut down the manufacturer.

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Preview Marred by Protest - Violence

By Svarthol

PATOR - Social activists opposed to the newest production of controversial 600-year-old play ‘Plantation’ at the Minmatar People's Theatre on Pator launched a highly visible complaint last night. About an hour before the curtain went up on the preview, the protestors appeared at the front entrance.

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'Liberty' Pill Identified

By Svarthol

LUMINAIRE – Gallente Customs officials have solved part of the mystery surrounding the 'Liberty' pills seized last week in the Weraroix system. The nanobots each pill contained appear to have been designed to make their way to strategic parts of the body, including the lungs, where they instigate general hypoxia and eventually lead the subject to quietly expire from oxygen deprivation. The Sisters Of Eve have since confirmed the 'Liberty' pill to be behind the mass suicide at Gererique.

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Mystery Cargo Seized

By Svarthol

WERAROIX - A routine ore hauler customs check yesterday uncovered a cargo that officials are still at a loss to explain. The ship was carrying supplies to be traded at Yvaeroure, where they were to make their next pick up.

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Plantation Director Receives Death Threats

By Svarthol

PATOR - Protestors upset with the planned staging of controversial 6-centuries-old play ‘Plantation’ picketed the box office of the Minmatar People's Theatre today. As the office opened and season passes went on sale, protestors carried signs and chanted slogans portraying the MPT as slave-holders. "This is ridiculous" said the show's director, Jaken Lagos.

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Mass Suicide on Mining Colony

By Svarthol

GERERIQUE – An Astral Mining ore hauler made a grisly discovery yesterday when docking for its regularly scheduled pickup. After the vessel had proved unable to reach anyone on the colony for over an hour, some of the crew were sent to investigate.

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