Hi all,
The following are just a few possible entries in the local starport news
files:
HEALTH WARNING
An outbreak of Pharenaemia has occurred in the Garibad system. Travellers
intending to pass through the system should contact the starport pharmacy for
supplies of the latest innoculation. Anyone having visited Garibad within the
last twenty days should contact their personal medic for a check-up. The
symptoms of Pharenaemia are: stomach pains, followed by severe diarrhoea for
up to five days. The virus which causes the disease is easily transferred by
touch (sweat and other bodily fluids).
AIR POLLUTION WARNING
Air pollution levels have risen by 17% as the planet enters the summer cycle.
All off-planet visitors and persons of weak health are advised to wear their
face masks at all times. (Off-world visitors should check that their
accomodation has suitable filtering on its air-conditioning systems).
FUEL CONTAMINATION
The starport has been advised that a single tanker of starship fuel was
accidentally contaminated with metallic impurities during refinement. The
appropriate fuel bunker has been totally filtered but ships which have
refuelled in bays 19-48 will be visited by a port Technical Inspection team
within the next twelve hours. These ships should not, under any circumstances,
switch their power plant out of 'standby' mode until the team has checked
their fuel. Legal redress is already being sought with the fuel suppliers.
MISSING PERSON
Minor John Garlick Roberts, age 14, is missing, believed run-away. It is
thought that he may have gained entry to the starport in the hope of stowing
away on board a ship. Imperial edict 1032.6c prohibits the unauthorised
transport of minors; the crew of any ship discovering the minor is required
to hold him and contact starport security immediately. Aiding the minor in
any way is a criminal offence. The minor's parents have offered a reward of
CR5,000 (Nb$7,546) for his safe return. Stpt Dat Ref: 87623/NM2 for a full
description and holograph of minor.
TERRORIST WARNING (CUSTOMS SEARCHES)
Following the bombing of the Excelsior hotel (06:45am this morning) the
starport has been informed of the possible presence within the port of one or
more members of the Umis terrorist group (Red Soldiers of Death) believed
implicated in this monstrous attack. All starships due to leave port are
required to be searched by a starport security unit prior to leaving their
bay. Crews are warned to report any unauthorised personnel entering their
bays or observed in suspicious circumstances elsewhere in the port. Do not
attempt to restrain any such suspects - the terrorists are believed armed
and dangerous. Updates will follow. Please cooperate with the security teams.
The starport administrator would like to apologise for any delays this may
cause.
WANTED
Any details of the whereabouts of the "Violence is Golden" (std cls 8a Scout
shp) or any members of her crew. Reward for validated information. Call
0998-3231-967.
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