Agents Of Empire/Turns/6/News

The following news, rumors, gossip, and back-channel messages have arrived from the empire. Offers all first-come, first-served. Actual facts may differ slightly from those presented. Caveat emptor and all hail the emperor.

FINANCIAL NEWS: Loan payment periods shrink! As predicted, small-House 5-megacredit loans must now be paid back within 3 months [6 turns] rather than 4. Analysts anticipate further changes in the markets but as usual can't agree on which direction.

CELEB GOSSIP: Reeft beef with Gwyne dine! An unnamed high-ranking member of House Reeft was reportedly not invited to a very exclusive dining experience (the much-in-demand Hunt-Your-Own Meat Safari Lunchtime Challenge) hosted by House Gwyne! Rumor has it this has inflamed relations between two always-touchy Houses: who knows where it'll go from here!

IMPERIAL UPDATE: The success of the previous bounty on ships of a piratical nature has convinced the emperor to continue it! Contact the Imperial Treasury for repayment details and tax forms.

POLITICAL NEWS: The senate is in furious debate as always. Important measures right now include House Kresht's military-readiness act, House Grazene's homesteading act, House Jayce's military-manufacturing-research act, and House Krazybuy's act now-for-savings-you-can't-find-elsewhere.

RUMOR: [Not listed in big red headlines like the others] Unnamed scientist seeks relocation assistance; will gladly provide research assistance in exchange for rescue and transport. Contact via Professor Winth, Shulin University.