Expansion Program
Over 3 new star systems have now been deemed Empire territory. Two have habitable planets suitable for life without any further costly alterations, one of the two had a dense coverage of unknown ruins that does not belong to either Temer, Ceteral, Human or Equestrian design. A small look of biological life revealed traces of a defunct nanovirus that, apparently, mutated cells and destroyed immune systems. Although stated as harmless, great care is still advised in handling it, says one chief biologist. What stunned colonists more was the enormous remains of a colossal vessel. It appeared to be too derelict to reactivate, despite its ruins still appearing well-preserved.
The last one contains an asteroid belt littered with radioactive crystals, and appears to be the remains of a planet that was destroyed, assumingly, in war against an unknown party. The material is three times more explosive than other fissile elements such as plutonium, based on analysis.
CONTACT LOST WITH EQUESTRIANS