November 18, 2035Haan Industries and Nix Labs have announced that they have entered into a contract to develop a new engine technology, code named the
Orion project..
Governor Perego, in a brief statement to the press, expressed delight that two of the most influential research and development firms on earth have come together for the benefit of mankind.
The contract, drafted by the Haan Industries' legal staff, provides a clear-cut agreement that should see both companies benefit in the long run.
When asked for comment, Numbers Leno of Pelland Research declined to speculate about the deal.
Some industry insiders are churning rumors of a possible merger between Nix Labs and Haan Industries in the near future. A representative from Nix Labs declined to comment on the matter of a merger, saying only that he believes the public should not jump to conclusions too quickly. A Haan Industries spokesperson could not be reached for comment.
And now for the
Meet a Member of the Earth Navy segment
Meet Lieutenant Commander Korbac. He is a 27 year old graduate of the Earth Military Academy currently serving as captain of the Enforcer 001. Part of the task group Solar Close Patrol, Lieutenant Commander Korbac spends his days training with his crew and task group and patrolling the inner solar system. His task group senior officer, Lieutenant Commander Elizabeth Metcalfe, says that Korbac is a reliable man that she'd be glad to have on her side during combat.
In case you missed last week's segment of
Meet a Member of the Earth Navy, here is a brief recap:
And here is a quick sneak peak at next week's segment:
January 23, 2036XXXX
Dear
MRS GEGENHEIMER,
We regret to inform you that your son
daughter husband wife has been killed
by the enemy while on leave in an accident
as a result of disease from unknown causes.
He
She was actively serving in the following assignment
COMMANDING OFFICER - 14TH LOW TECH INFANTRYFurther details will follow.
Signed
Brig.Gen. PRIMMXXXX