New settlers increase risk of Pox outbreak.

Unsettling new has reached the Federacy reporters of the local activities in Dirtside city.
Following a recent outbreak of the Warp Plague in the Slums, Corporate forces under the behest of the Imperium quarantined the area and slaughtered all of the inhabitants. This is foolish in the extreme, for within the Federal systems, while quarantine would be rightly be enacted, the needless slaughter of it's citizens would never happen. This is simply further example of the Imperium's callous disregard for human life or safety, not least to say such actions are counter-productive to preventing further Warp Plague outbreak.

Now, Federacy News can report that the Imperium has allowed the resettling of Dirtsides "Slums", the poorest and most desperate risking infection in the hope of a better life. Local reporters have further found that gangs have accompanied the settlers, extracting extortion credits from the locals. We can exclusively report the identities of these gangers. However for more detailed analysis of these belligerent's you can learn more on tomorrows data burst

The Penitent Ones have sworn themselves on a maniacal penitent crusade into the slums of Zone 7 and have take over the "Throughpass", treacherous wastes that are largely uninhabited. Word has it that they've visited "Honest" Hans, a suspected Magos runaway. Lastly at least 3 Cawdor settlers have been seen working the Slag Heap at the behest of the Penitent ones.

One group of fanatics believing a false faith was not enough, the High Church of Saint Hennin, have sworn a crusade to reconsecrate Zone 7 to the little known "Saint" with blood and fire. Sledge and Lyon is where they are rumoured to have setup their base. They have sent workers to "assist" Mom and Pop Potts and Soylent Ltd. Federacy News gained a quote from an Algae farm worker "We hate the Cawdor, always acting high and mighty, they're treat like shit like the rest of it but pretend it smells like Amasec, pricks". Lastly a number of their crusaders have set up residence in the Dead Steel Narco Den - surprising considering their notorious puritanical natures, simply shows that the Cawdor are hypocrites as well as fanatics.

A gang calling themselves The Protomen have taken over the Dome fighting pit, Crashers Cards and Craps, and Orsons industrial Ore. Apparently the Proto men are fringe elements of House Van Saar, determined to find a cure to their inherited illnesses, as well as produce innovation of combat tech. Hopefully the hide bound Imperial Adeptus Mechanicus do not find out about this "Tech Heresy".

A group of "Natives", elusive individuals who do not recognise the authority of the Imperium over "their" world have declare vengeance upon those that have killed their families. The Seven Skinners have attacked and already taken Maggers Rest, using the Crawlspace Needleways to launch a surprise attack on the Toll Road, slaughtering any who would not pay tribute, without Orlock heavies to stop them, the Seven Skinners appear intent on stopping Imperial road tolls into Dirtside.

Speaking of Orlock, the Metal Heads a ferocious road gang have who reports say have come from a long journey guarding road convoys, have setup in the Zone 7 Tenements, Road side Rest becoming their regular drinking hole, collecting protection money from the residents. Rumour has it they gained access to this route, avoiding the Seven Skinners by way of the disused Sewer works.

With these new warriors in Zone 7, what hope is there for a better life for it's inhabitants? The cycle of violence the Imperium is all too happy to perpetrate and allow to continue well endless be the steel boot upon the neck of it's slave-citizens.

If the Imperium Invested in Dirtside it would be a Paradise like Ciprex IV

RECENT ADMINISTRATUM REVIEW CREATES JOY IN GOVERNORS OFFICE

The Daily Dirtside can report the WONDERFUL news that following a review by the Administratum the Imperial Tithe of Dirtside has been reviewed.
Following a speedy investigation by the Administratum beginning in 110699.M39, the Administratum has determined that the population of Farport Major is in fact 12 BILLION, significantly higher than previous estimate of 300 Million. Furthermore, it has been discovered that our beloved city of Dirtside, rather than only have a paltry 50 million inhabitants, in fact has a healthy 2.5 billion citizens living within the plates. But if you are worried it has suddenly become cramped in our fair city FEAR NOT! For Dirtside was in fact 20,000km2 rather than the previously thought 1500 km2. Clearly our intrepid builders and architects have been busy (as well as the citizens at our beloved brothels).

As a result, the Administratum has upgraded Farports Tithe Grade from the frankly paltry Solutio Particular to a far more respectable Decuma Extrema, so the enemies of the God-Emperor are soon to see the brave Regiments of Farport in a theatre of war soon. Wish them well!

The intrepid reporters of the Daily Dirtside attempted to reach our Glorious Imperial Governor Bryant Percival for comment who due to immense duties was unavailable for comment. However we can happily report from sources close to the Imperial Governor that he was "Screaming, shouting and throwing things around [for joy]" at the wondrous opportunity for the Farport to show it's loyalty to the Imperium.

Governor Percival

NO Warp Plague in the Slums!

The Daily Dirtside is the most renowned and TRUSTWORTHY source for news on all Dirtside. 
There have been rumours of Warp Plague has caused a resurgence in the Slums of Zone 7, with some reporting a number of citizens going missing. That is absolutely known to be not the case! While there was a minor incident a couple of weeks ago, this was tiny and minuscule, quickly contained by the hard work of Kotu and Orlock security forces.

The Zone is now completely safe to be resettled boosted with new workers and families who will be a valuable addition to local industry.

Not a problem

WHY did Kragg shoot Krunk?

Welcome to Truth Famaris! The only free and clear News stream on all Dirtside, no Governor dung stain Percival censoring our words or Xenos Funokking Feds saying how their starch is always better! No this is the true news for true people, who know their minds and will not have them controlled by anyone!
Everyone knows Escher are having a hard time right now, some thing it's because of that Valen Tryst from Veritas trying to hurt their operation! Well we just got word that there was another hit on Escher in Zone 6! This time it was Lith Carver and her "Stiletto Queens" who were their target. Word is Veritas put a flat bounty on any Escher gangers, and the "Chest Krumpers" of Krumper Cannonhead wanted to collect!
Story goes that when crossing their turf, Lith and her girls ran into Krumper and his meatheads. Stumbling into one another Lith's girls shot first, but "Slam Chest Thunk Gut" blasted with a Grenade Launcher, sending most the girls flying and bleeding. Most the remaining girls were sent running for cover, with "Never Runs" Liz refusing to come out from under her hiding spot. Scattered and bleeding it looked like Krumper was collecting on 10 Escher scalps, Till little Keren rushed forward and jabbed Krumper in the crotch with her Stiletto Dagger, the toxins doing the work on him. Then a firefight ensured.

But what about Kragg and Krunk? 
Krunk is (or was) Krumpers second in command. Krunks corpse was found after the fight by Venator mercs with 3 Stab cannon blasts in his back. Kragg disappeared and showed up in Zone 7, the maligned Zone with the poxwalker problem (why in the name Creed's name would you go there?!) and at Roadside Rest was boasting how he got a fistful of creds to off Krunk. No one knows why, or who put him up to it, but it was certainly to the Eschers gain who made off free and clear.

Eschers misfortunes continue

House Escher, having long ran afoul of the Veritas Corporation, have once again fallen victim for the Corporations penchant for petty vendetta's. It appears that the Veritas Corporation are determined to ape their corpulent founder who was renowned for his petty vindictiveness. In their latest display against the unfairly maligned House, Veritas' upper management placed a bounty on Siriana Litelif and her Keening Jinx syndicate. Catching Siriana late night exiting the Maglev returning from Stocksdale, local witnesses report an ambush by Orlock gangs. Mag lev workers informed“Griff Biffson”, an Orlock Racketeer of Keening Jinx arrival. Siriana and her compatriots where en route to their hab zone when they were attacked. Severely outnumbered and outgunned, Sirianna was reportedly shot 15 times by the Orlock, sending a bloody message to the House that their continued resistance against Corporate greed will not be tolerated.

Griff Biffson

It would be easy to point the blame at Griff Biffson, the Lev workers, even House Orlock, but none of these are the culprits. Griff is caught in a cycle of violence that never ends for the people of Dirtside, one where ones only choice is to dance to Veritas' tune. The Lev Workers are not paid a wage that is fair or decent, or paid unsocial working hours. They are not even given paid leave for Medicae or official holidays such as Ascension day, so how can workers afford not to take bribes? No the blame lies squarely on Veritas Corporation and those that allow greed to prosper unopposed. Within the Federacy, the depredations of cannibalistic corporations has long been eradicated, boulevards and roadways are patrolled by well equipped and trained officers, dedicated to peace and security, not brute squads perpetuating a broken system. The evils of Veritas would never be allowed to prosper only light minutes away from Farport, so why here? I am sure Siriana's family wished Federacy officers were on patrol that fateful night.

There is a better way.

GOLIATH BRUTES ATTACK ESCHER COURIERS

In a shocking display yesterday Goliath thugs VICIOUSLY ATTACKED Escher Couriers, who were reportedly delivering supplies to a local Medicae facility.

Luckily there are no reports of apothecarium losses to the Plate 2 Medicae, which could have impeded the daily quota.

In the early morning moving through the underpasses of Zone 5, the Escher were set upon by the Goliath.

While the well trained gunmanship of the Escher women meant that some of the hulking Goliath were slowed, the Goliath were clearly prepared, throwing grenades and setting off what some are claiming was a gas leak, injuring many of the Escher.

In a statement the Goliaths are unrepentant on the attack.

“Stupid Escher, hold back 'stims, how can we work tha Dock if we have no stims?” last month House Goliath once again raised taxes on Escher pharmaceuticals passing through the docks, prompting Escher to demand renegotiations on the 'stim contracts to Goliath.

The question on whether this latest House trade dispute will affect other Zones remains unanswered.

Thought: Labour long in his sight.

POX PLAGUE SWEEPS THE SLUMS

The spectre of the The Great War rears its ugly head once again in Dirtside, striking down the many. 
The foul plague began sweeping the Bazaar the early morning, claiming the origin from the despicable so called "natives" in the wastes, other reports suggest that vile unregistered brothels aided the spread of the disease. Early attempts to stop the plague with Finley's drugs has been met with abject failure sweeping through the Tenements with sickening abandon. Fortunately only the most squalid and lazy individuals lacking in proper faith in the Him on Terra. Particularly among those filthy transients among the Cawdor were struck down. Nevertheless the Great and good of Kotu Corporation deployed fire-teams to protect the Roads leading into the city where people of actual value may be. Zone 7 has been largely depopulated, but now fortunately the Pox plague with cleansing fire has been contained.

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Thought: Purge those who are unclean