By Woodrow Wilson Smith

There are many Stories from the recent events leading up to and after the destruction of Shadow Moon and Caliban. This Reporter has recently tracked down one such Story. One that shows the depth of the recent events on the local populations.

Valiant Vuckovic, the Tri V Corporate Representative to this sector recently gave us an interview and the culmunation of what happened during the attack.

"The Lady of Opportunity was docked at port 3 of Serenity Station, where the Entertainment facilities aboard were being used by Station personel and those passing through the station. Fortunately my Chief Engineer and I were aboard when the Station was hit..." he pauses looking thoughtful.

"How did you manage to save the ship?"

"Oh, my Chief Engineer was at the entry just as the station was hit, barely getting aboard before the blast. She managed to release the docking clamps just as the ship was thrown clear. We were damaged severly along the port side, and it took a few moments to get the port engine working sufficiently enough to be of any use to the colonist."

"It's said you actually flew over the Colony during the bombardment."

"Yes, several times actually but we weren't the only ship doing that. As soon as it was possible we began shuttling survivors aboard the ship. Don't mind telling you was havin a bitch of a time keepin the engines aligned well enough to stay in the air. Lady was never a great atmosphere puncher, she carries a lot of weight..."

"Yes, a gallant ship, but what of the survivors?"

"Oh yeah, well one was your own Editor Tillery Woodhen. He got shot up pretty bad on the surface. Fortunately the Lady had a well stocked medical bay, and thanks to a quick thinnkin Med he was pulled through."

"You had a medic aboard?"

"No, one of the survivors had Medical training, don't mind tellin you it was a close call for him. We made the survivors as comfortable as possible and headed for the black, before patrols from Alliance began to stop any ships in the area."

"They were actually doing that?"

"Heck I don't know, wasn't gonna hang around to ask neither. Figured for Maclaren's then thought it would already be stuffed with survivors bein it was closest, and most Alliance would be blockaden that route. So turned to an alternate. and took the long route around to Hales."

"That's quite a distance, but you made that run in record time."

"Well theres a window when the Suns are in Orbit where you can cut the time in half..." he paused again, frowning slightly, " I just know a few short cuts and was lucky, thats all."

It was obvious to this reporter, that Mr. Vuckovic was worried about giving away some Corporate information, so this reporter didnt press the issue." And you arrived safely at Hales? I have heard that Alliance started an inquiry into your aid for the colonist, after the attack at Shadow?"

"We arrived alright and left the colonist there, the Lady was badly damaged, so we headed for a repair facility; and yeah, they did pose a few questions as to what the Lady did during the attack. Never had facilities on the surface of Shadow though. We worked out of Serenity Station, which was managed by Alliance so they let it stand. Given aid to others is still not illegal in Alliance jurisdiction."

"Has this incident damaged your standing as a legal carrier in Alliance Space?"

"Well there was some doubts, but they didnt pull our contracts. It has severly curtailed a lot of travel though, not to mention pissin a few Colonist off. Tri V stands behind her contracts though and still does business where the business is needed."

"Yes I've heard you have opened a new facility in Properity."

"Aye, the Shuttle Stop Cafe and General Store. Even got a small Laundry and Community Bath house. There is even a Meditation area for a Companion to come once a week for classes and such. Should help Prosperity grow and aid the refugees from Shadow. Tri V is there for the populace. We are here to help."

This Reporter ended the session knowing the Tri V Corporation was still an active participant in the lives of the Colonist and a continued trader throughout the Verse. The recent actions from both sides cause grief and pain, but the stalwart Colonist and Alliance personel continue to work for the good of all.