Gravimetric readings from below the caverns show that the core density of Auraxis is fluctuating at a higher rate than is typical, and since we still don't know why or how these fluctuations occur, we're unsure whether this activity will result in surface phenomenon. Please be aware and warn your troops to watch for activity. If such activity occurs, please report it immediately.

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• MAX Armor
  MAX armor now has its own damage table. Most weapons will do the same damage that they did to the MAX as they did under the previous table, with two exceptions: The Decimator and Proximity mines.
  
  The Decimator's damage against MAX armor has been reduced. It will now require three shots to destroy a MAX unit (though the New Conglomerate's shield will provide enough coverage to extend this slightly).
  
  Proximity Mines will no longer destroy MAXes in one explosion. MAX armor will be able to survive a blast from a mine, but will be heavily damaged.
• Quasar
  The Quasar's ammo capacity has been increased to 120 rounds in a clip. Update: Its ammo box has been increased to 60 rounds. Decreased Quasar damage degradation, so damage falloff is less severe. Shots fired in secondary AP mode will now consume only one round of ammo instead of two.
  
• Comet
  The Comet's projectile speed has been increased by 50%.
• Galaxy
  The Galaxy's 20mm Chainguns will now fire 50% faster.
  
  Damage Degradation
  The Vanu Sovereignty's Energy Cell ammo has had its damage degradation changed so that the projectile damage will not begin until further in its path.

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VS ArmsTech annonced the Aurora's Fluxpod clip has been increased from 6 shots to 12 shots. Salvo size is still 6 shots, but there is now a 3-second delay between salvos of 6 shots in secondary fire mode. Damage to infantry and

armor will be slightly lowered, though damage to infantry over 10 seconds is now increased, due to the increased clip size. Its damage against aircraft has been substantially increased.

Working in tandem with rogue arms contractor Common Pool Systems Inc. (CPS), Vanu ArmsTech has been developing variant weapon systems from existing vehicles. The first to be enhanced

is the Deliverer, a successful product by CPS, designed to haul 1 driver, 2 gunners, and 3 passengers around the battlefield and across bodies of water, armed with two deadly 20mm recoiless cannons. VS ArmsTech has since removed the 20mm off a prototype shell and developed a new weapons system they are calling the Aurora.

Says CPS spokesman Mr. V. W. Sporkfire, "The Vanu Sovereignty has developed the Aurora, which is equipped with two Flux Pod Launchers, a weapon with similar effects to the Flux Cannon, but with an indirect arc of fire. The Flux Cannon features a secondary mode that launches a salvo of pods in rapid succession, emptying the weapon's clip and raining destruction on the enemy."

A second common pool vehicle, the Basilisk ATV, is having it's dual 12mm guns replaced with the Hellfire Rocket Launcher. The new vehicle variant is being called the Fury. Spokesman Sporkfire comments, "The Hellfire is a fixed-forward firing rocket, so aiming it is a matter of steering the Fury until the reticule is over the target. Although it cannot pivot from side to side, the Hellfire can aim up or down."

Spies have reported the TR and NC are also developing their own empire-specific variants, but the Inner Circle refuses to say whether they will pose any threat to our glorious forces.

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Edict from the Vanu Sovereignty Council: Possibly in direct relation to our advances, the Terrain Republic has re-organized their continental holdings, designating Capitol Buildings on each landmass to help govern their war efforts.

We have learned that the New Conglomerate High Forum has also enacted similar re-administration of their strategic holdings, designating Sub-captiol Buildings to safeguard these new high-value targets. However, we have the advantage in having created Force Dome technology to protect our Capitols. The enemy's fall will only be a matter of time as their Capitols sit undefended.

Update: Our scientists have made another breakthrough with the enabling of Broadcast Warpgates and hard-linking them directly to our Capitol Buildings. Unfortunately this Warp Gate alteration has effected the gates that the enemy possesses as well. We have also learned that the TR and NC have stolen our Force Dome technology, twisting it to their own sick agendas. We must have it back. Secure their Capitols for ourselves, restore the Vanu's Path to Evolution. Technology Equals Might!

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