I've decided that I'd like to share material that I make up to
provide some depth to my universe, and/or to encourage my party
to take specific actions, or go into specific areas. The Glisten
Cup articles were one such item (I'm sorry they got inserted in
reverse order; I hope nobody had any problem putting them back
together). This is another. Enjoy, or not, and comment, or
not, as you see fit.
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BUREAU OF PLANETARY AFFAIRS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GALOS CITY, TUREDED (SPINWARD MARCHES 2414)
221-1200 - A major earthquake, estimated at a Richter rating of
at least 8.5, has occurred along the Shugara fault on southern
Enlid continent. Damage to Tobilu, the continental capital, is
reported to be massive, and all areas of Enlid continent have
experienced varying degrees of major damage. Seismic stations
all over the planet have registered the quake, the strongest in
planetary history. The government is moving into Enlid continent
to maintain order; however, the amount of damage makes it
necessary to ask for any and all assistance, from on or off
planet, that can be obtained. An application for Regency
Disaster Area status is being filed with the Regency Quarantine
Service/Scout Service, and a Planetary Disaster Area has been
declared, encompassing all of Enlid continent.
As an indication of the government's appreciation of any and all
assistance, the following measures shall apply to all ships
providing assistance for the duration of the emergency:
1. Charges for fuel will be reduced by 50%.
2. Berthing charges for each day after the first week will be
reduced 25%. Ship crews able to document having provided direct
assistance (i.e., have assisted cleanup, construction, or
security crews) to emergency forces on Enlid continent will have
one day of berthing fees refunded, for each day of such
assistance. Such refund will _not_ be applied to first week
fees, however.
3. Restrictions on wilderness refueling will be waived, upon
payment of a charge (at 50% of standard rates for unrefined fuel)
for an amount of fuel equal to full tankage for the vessel being
filled.
4. Inspection and clearance of inbound non-aid cargoes, and
all outbound cargoes, will be expedited to the best of the
government's ability.
Please note that these measures affect only those ships which
provide needed assistance in response to the disaster on Enlid
continent. Other ships will be subject to all normal
regulations.
(s) Daevyd Elkanu
Minister of Planetary Affairs
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Jeff Zeitlin [email removed]
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