Those paying attention to criminal matters may recall, about a year ago, whispers that the Tempest, enigmatic leader of the Stormriders, was dead. Following such rumors, Stormrider activity notably dropped as no orders were being […]
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SUBMISSION: Opinion: What Does None Mean
What does the choice None mean to me? I was asked this by someone who is concerned for the future of New Gyr, my home these past ten years. None, for me empowers the […]
READER SUBMISSION: A Stinging Eyes Response
(for immediate release) As people might have learned if they had come to the conversation we hosted this morning, welcoming all parties to speak, the Stinging Eyes are here to amplify the voices of native […]
READER SUBMISSION: Please, don’t let off-world activists ruin our planet
[Written WITHOUT consent of the Triskele Corporation] Over the past few hours, you’ve heard a lot from the “none” activists, Non-Gyran anti-corporate protestors who want to put the planet on a better way forward. (Have […]
An AI To Replace The Ancient One: From Destruction To Salvation
There have been rumors that the Dawnlighters are interested in replacing the Ancient AI that controls the planet-wide weapon system with an AI that has a soul, that has the ability to care for people […]
Concert!!
You don’t even have to post this, but I just gotta say, DID YOU SEE THAT CONCERT LAST NIGHT? RFCB just smashed my expectations! And that ukulele. And I didn’t even know that much kite […]
A Statement from Bellicose Penumbra
There are a lot of things I don’t care about. I don’t care about my homeworld. I don’t care about politics or history. I don’t care about philosophy and ‘traditional’ culture. I do care about […]
Placebo weighs in to effect election
I’m just a musician. I’ve been just a musician for thirty years now. I walked away from everything else – – I mean, I fucking ran – – because I was terrified of what my […]
New RFCB track leaks
A partial cut of the newest RFCB track has leaked to the Press. Based on the filename, it seems to be titled Valiant. No word on who the voices are, but this was definitely mixed […]
Enterios: Stinging Eyes Suspected of being on New Gyr, Possibly Designer Gossamer
Information from Reczak Taizon of Enterios confirmed they believe one or more members of the Stinging Eyes are present on New Gyr. Taizon indicated that Enterios will be increasing its security presence at future events […]
Silent Conversation Decides to Keep Quiet About Possible Assassination of Former Speaker
In a closed-door meeting of the Silent Conversation, concerns about the circumstances of Speaker Fen Ga-run’s death six months ago were raised. It has been stated by one member – difficult to discern who due […]
Black Hole Of Information
Is there a massive black hole at the center of the galaxy that had the Ancients running scared? A black hole big enough that it might be related to, or even the reason behind the […]
Silent Conversation on Board with Triskele Seeking to Replace Enterios as Corporate Sponsor
In a closed-door meeting with the Silent Conversation, representatives of Triskele expressed their wishes to replace Enterios as the sole official corporate sponsor of New Gyr. The Silent Conversation requested Triskele to provide a proposal […]
Letters Behind the Blockade: Thoughts on the Gyra and the Ancient’s Wisdom
I served in the Homeworld War. I was at the second Battle of the Yards. And I watched Gyr burn. At the time I was devastated. It was an attack without honor by a man who had none.
I always felt the Gyra were a good and decent people. They didn’t deserve this. And seeing so many on my ship die and watching an entire people’s planet boil, I found it hard to cope. In my time of darkness, I turned to the light. The Order of Dawn became a good part of my life.
Androids: Triskele and the Human Condition
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There is a lot being said about Android rights, in the moments leading up to the celebration imminent on New Gyr. I feel, however, that too many so-called activists don’t understand the realities involved in the debate. My aim is to clear that up, on the eve of the coming festivities.
Letter to the Editor: The Real Targets in the Android Rights Debate – Augments
Dear Editor, I think many people in the Android/AI rights debate are missing what this is ACTUALLY about. Let’s think for a moment: What’s the definition of an Android? We don’t call a robot arm […]
Letter to the Editor: Response to A Soul Makes A Person
The following letter is a response to the writer of A Soul Makes a Person, Not Artificial Intelligence: There are two simple questions you should consider. One: Do all living people have souls? Surely you have […]
Human + Machine
HUMAN + MACHINE has just dropped two new EPs, “MANIFESTO” and “MATTER OF WATER”! The enigmatic band will be playing next at Voyage Point, New Gyr, for the planet’s 30 year anniversary! Matter of Water […]
Letter to the Editor: A Soul Makes a Person, not Artificial Intelligence
Dear Editor,
I remember a time when Robotics research held the lofty goal of easing human labor and creating better tools, not fashioning “people”. Now, it seems, the Galaxy has gone mad and we are asking ourselves if we want to give human status to machines – to tools, mind you.
Coral: New Designer Drug Hitting the Outer Colonies
Rumblings from law enforcement in the outer colonies indicate that a new designer drug has been observed hitting the black market. Named “Coral”, it is seen as the next wave of kite. At the moment […]