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 ITINERARY  Even  that  great  hyperbolic  mystery,  that  of  Raxxla  it-  The guide himself is an historian of sorts. He is a curi-
                                                              ous fellow, something of a recluse, allegedly disposing
        self, is on the itinerary, though whether our guide will be
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                                                              He originates from the earth-like world Eurydice in the
        surd myth remains to be seen. Intriguingly, the rendez-
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        ‘REDACTED’: make of that what you will.
                                                              the year 3264. He does not appear to hold any academic
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        Intergalactic Naval Reserve Arm (INRA), along with more
                                                              faring history since the 20th century. He is known to fly a
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        ings known as the Guardians.
                                                              goes by the name of the Robert Holdstock.
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        The  tour  is  scheduled  to  run  for  twelve  weeks,  with   A variety of special guests are expected to co-host some
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 T       7th Mayth May  weekly  updates  being broadcast  across  the  Galaxy.   of the transmissions, drawing on sage experience from
        Commanders can tune in to the broadcast, watch hol-   across the Bubble. The tour will be independent of any
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        ovids at their convenience or join the tour in person by   political  affiliation  and,  despite  protests  from  Federal
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        time.                                                 the unvarnished truth about the past, without spin.
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        The tour will be taking in certain locations that require   It should prove to be an exciting venture and we recom-
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        interstellar permits from the Pilots’ Federation. It is thus   mend  that  commanders  review  the  published  itinerary
 I Ipsos Custodes   psos Custodes               1 11th June1th June  recommended that commanders investigate the require-  and make plans accordingly. The tour promises to shine
        ments  for  acquiring these  permits  in advance, or  uti-  a  light  into the  past, and illuminate  the  personalities,
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 Beyond the Frontier eyond the Frontier             1  lise multi-crew facilities to join other commanders who   events and locales for  the  current  generation of com-
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        have them. The permits in question are for visiting Sol,   manders in a way that has not taken place for several
        Achenar and Alioth.                                   years.
                                                              For those commanders wishing to understand the politi-
                                                              cal structure of the Bubble as it exists today, past inter-
                                                              actions with the Thargoids, the still unsolved mysteries
                                                              of the universe or even enhance their knowledge of the
                                                              technology that has shaped our lives — this is the tour
                                                              for you.
                                                              There is no cost of entry, but the guide has mentioned in
                                                              passing that he is partial to ice-cream with thrumpberry
                                                              flavouring, Leestian Evil Juice and Anlian gin.
                                                              The itinerary can be found here.


                                                               The Lore Tour 3306


                                                               Text: Drew Wagar

                                                               Images: OrangePheonix, Sebastian Wehmeyer,
                                                               NASA public library
                                                               Art: ToCoSo

                                                               Design: LexMoloch
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