From: ISN (isn_editor_3@hotmail.com)
Date: Sunday, February 21, 1999 04:40 PM

THIS IS INTERSTELLAR NEWS FOR FEBRUARY 21, 2499

TU SPLIT?

In a shocking development, several TU members left and reformed ORK DETH BOYS. Rumor has it that ODB were against the recent declaration of war against WILLOWSTRANCE that was declared after a TU member destroyed WS leader RAT-FIGHTER's ship in a sneak attack. Fair-weather member ELVIS FETT also left TU as he has done several times in the past. Seems that ELVIS FETT bails on his alliance when the going gets tough. Rumor has it that ELVIS FETT left after TU members failed to neutralize the threat others posed to his #1 ranking. In breaking news, several ex-SPACE MARINES have rejoined the SM ranks.

AMISH REVEAL NEW WEAPON

EARTH: After taking over Pennsylvania, the AMISH ALLIANCE has started a new offensive against New York State using new advanced Amish weaponry. Federal mediators were called in to negotiate a cease-fire, however quickly found themselves surrounded and captured by Amish rebels and are now being held prisoner in a Amish barn somewhere in Eastern Penn. The Federal Fleet (2 galactic semis and the cruiser, "Fruitless") are entering the Sol system.

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Amish Alliance M-1 Battle Buggy

TOP 10 REASONS GIVEN FOR BEING A PIRATE

10. I wanted to see the universe, meet new traders, then kill them.
9. Ballroom dancing is not my style.
8. Hate mail is cool.
7. I am not a pirate, I just don't like people.
6. It is not against the rules.
5. Because I can, that's why!
4. Trading sucks!
3. I get REALLY excited when I see the attack button.
2. SHOW ME THE MONEY!
1. SHOW ME THE BODIES!

FACE ON MARS GETS FACE-LIFT

	CYDONIA, MARS: With a $45 million grant from Microsoft, the ancient Face of Mars has been restored to its original appearance. Historians are now certain, after the restoration, that the 150,000 year old face is actually that of MS founder Bill Gates.
Face of Microsoft

TOP 5 BOOKS THIS WEEK

1. Creonti Soup for the Soul (Inspirational)
2. Men are from Manton, Women are from Thevia and your Momma's a Drone Killing Newbie (Self Help)
3. How Stellar Got her Groove Back (Ethnic)
4. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Traders (Self-Help)
5. It Takes an Alliance to Raise a Drone (Inspirational)

TONIGHT ON SPACE MERCHANT CABLE

Star Trek: The Next Regeneration: The Mirco-Borg attack again and capture Elvis Fett, but return him shortly to the Federation after having to listen to him brag about himself for several hours. However, not before changing him into the female FETTA OF BORG.

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Correction

ISN for 2/21 contained a name of a trader who was identified as a potential target. Although we rely on reports from traders, we typically try to obtain 2 sources for any major news items. After reviewing my notes, I did not have another source for reporting that a certain player was a target and it was edited from the issue.

My apologies
ISN Editor 3