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Description
The SynTek Megacorporation Incorporated provides most of the in game equipment used by Interstellar Armed Forces in protection of the Interstellar Alliance and the Allied Systems. SynTek operated the Phalanx Space Station, a shadowy research facility located in the Luyten system.
News Reports
SynTek calls for reevaluation of mechanoid assault droid laws
"After losing control of yet another mining/refinery plant on the outlying worlds, the SynTek Megacorporation is calling for the Interstellar Alliance to reevaluate its laws on military androids. Law currently prohibits any non-IAF party from manufacturing or deploying mechanoids capable of harming biological lifeforms and even the IAF has only used its military droids on remote worlds with minimum civilian exposure." "These tight laws have been in place since the Rosebloom Pleasure World Massacre of '84, in which a single malfunctioning droid destroyed the Starport and communications array, then systematically killed over a million tourists before it was disabled by a group of IAF marines on shore leave."
SynTek accused of Droid Law violations 12/19/52
"An anonymous source recently contacted the IA with supposed proof that the SynTek Megacorporation is using reprogrammed military androids in some of its chemical facilities. If the allegations are true, SynTek would be in violation of not just military law, but also several employment laws." "The source has also accused SynTek of using an S-300 Scavenger series droid, a highly unreliable model reserved for use by the IAF on remote planets far from possible civilian contact." "A SynTek spokesman has commented on the allegations, stating 'These rumours are completely false. No one would want to get near an S-300 after the Rosebloom Pleasure World Massacre in '36. SynTek's Robotics division follows the IA standards to the letter.'" "SynTek closed several of their chemical facilities shortly after the accusations came to light, claiming no connection to the allegations, but citing reasons of normal obsolescence."
Swarm activities on the increase, human casualties at an all time high
"More outlying human colonies have fallen to Swarm attacks this month, the most notable of which being the research base of Tau Ceti 5. This base was known for its intensive research on the alien threat, having produced a number of papers on their behaviour and biological makeup, information the ISAF paid a great deal for. It's unknown whether the attack on this base was caused by the recent presence of a number of recently captured live bugs or whether it was just a random attack."
Swarm attack claims 'Indestructable' Passenger Ship
"After an impressive launch last October, the interstellar long-distance passenger ship 'Titanic' fell victim to a vicious Swarm attack. Despite Spacefarer Inc.'s best attempts to build an impenetrable sleeper ship, the bugs still managed to puncture the hull and kill all 15,000 civilians resting in hypersleep and the skeleton crew. The ship was found drifting off course near the Alpha Minor star system, where IAF forces have commandeered the vessel until further notice."
Alpha Prison Riots
"IAF reports riots on the prison colony of Alpha 7826-X in the Luyten system. A squad of marines were dispatched this morning to resecure the colony, under orders to terminate any uncooperative in-mates. The planet's automated orbital security systems have already taken out two shuttles attempting to leave the surface of the planet without proper authorisation codes. It is assumed that all current prison guards on the colony have been killed in the riots."
New Cellular Processes Discovered 12/19/52
"It is well understood that the human brain requires a steady supply of chemical energy to function properly. SynTek Research Scientist Dr Lucas Weinburg recently announced his discovery of the genetic program which regulates this energy supply." "Having identified the receptor which controls the process, Dr Lucas is able to alter the supply and allow longer periods of consciousness. 'Eight out of 10 test subjects have easily switched from a 24 hour cycle to a 29 hour one with no ill effects,' said Lucas." "'Subjects feel healthy, strong, refreshed and ready for productive work. Only two have complained about feeling unfocused'. His tests also show that seven of the 10 subjects have stopped dreaming during their sleeping period." "If this technique passes long term safety tests, this could be another sensational medical achievement for the SynTek Megacorporation."