With the full support of Jefferson, former head of Internal Security, Everard Wilkinson has been promoted to the position of Director of UNITED. It is a trying time for humanity, however the organization by and large has done well to achieve its goals and enjoys unprecedented popularity. Can the new Director ensure UNITED continues to lead the worlds forward?
The great beast that ravaged Tokyo has been put down by a crack team of Gods and Valkries assisted by Gideon McQueen. Reysa trapped the beast while Eric and Veurr tore it to pieces. Of the bizarre creature little remains, however it was notable for giving a final bloodcurdling scream, which could be heard many leagues away.
In a press release made by UNITED earlier this week John Sykes, the head of Research was revealed to be the God Niusi. The statement made tells of how the God came to UNITED to collaborate, however could not do so without a cover identity, due to the appalling extremely pro-human stance of many. Niusi valiantly served for the good of all realms, and proved that collaboration between the realms is not only feasible but greatly beneficial. A true example of the spirit of cooperation which the organisation was founded for. Sadly, Niusi has gave his life in the act of saving the worlds, and UNITED will remember and honour his service.
Dr Robominable finally revealed his final wager, a weaponised space station to rain death upon the world below. Fortunately the brave heroes of UNITED have finally thwarted him, sending the station crashing into the earth, smashing through several American landmarks. Though the Statue of Liberty stands in ruin, the world is at ease as the threat of the madman known as Doctor Abominable is finally over. Gideon McQueen, Veurr, Director Wilkinson and Eric are to be commended for their part in ending this menace. His associate Barney Lamb is in UNITED custody.
The world tree has once again been saved by an Intrepid team from United. A malicious device was found at it's base and disabled.
Particular mention has to go to the late head of science John Sykes who was tragically killed by the devices defenses whilst leading the expedition. The origin of the device is still somewhat uncertain but the recent death of Dr Jeremy “Overkill” Thorpe during an attempt to destroy Asgard leaves little doubt in many peoples minds.
Dr Jeremny “Overkill” Thorpe was recently killed in Asgard whilst attempting to defend one his Harbinger devices placed their. The doctor appears to have been a member of Humanity first and was seeking to prevent the domination of humans by 'extremely advanced aliens'.
United themselves have denounced the actions of Thorpe and his fellow traitor Demotte although questions are starting to be asked about just how far the rot goes as two of united most prestigious members have fallen so far from grace.
The reports indicate that the device was stopped with mere minutes to spare and indeed all within Asgard at the time felt the world start to fray apart around them before it was suddenly stopped.
Armed Forces and Security teams across Midgard have been thrown into chaos as TITAN armoured troops have spontaneously started a bloody rampage through military bases and public facilities. Reports from the scenes of carnage speak of the soldiers in an apparent rage, their suit speakers blaring 'LOKI LOKI LOKI'.
Many of the world's most influential politicians, including the World Gov. Secretary General and most of the council members have been slain by their own bodyguards, torn apart in a rampage that even now threatens to spill into into civilian areas.
Lucky River CEO, and industrial expert, Mikel Vaughan has posited the cause as a virus implanted in military hardware by a terrorist Loki cult, and defence industry analysts have already linked the attack to Midgard Enterprises' recent takeover of defence experts MILTEK.
The UNITED base on Ilho de Corvo suffered an attack as some armoured personnel were overcome by the virus, but Int Sec teams utilising the organisations advanced weapons technology were able to overcome the attackers, though sadly few could be taken alive.
With the death toll already in the tens of thousands and most police forces lacking weaponry capable of harming the berserk TITAN troops people are looking to the World Government to recover and launch a swift intervention.
UNITED Diplomatic Head, Fortune 15 mogul and Extrapol representative Anthony Raffles has been killed in a visit to Svartalfheim. Exact details of his death remain unclear at this time, with some rumours suggesting he was killed in a freak volcanic eruption whilst others say that the industrial tycoon was murdered.
Raffles' WRAITH unit was registered as destroyed by UNITED remote sensing equipment, and officials from the Svartalf Hall of the Dead regrettably report that the incident occurred just as the dwarven soul-catching mechanism was transferring to the World Mountain realm of Danforth.
Extrapol representatives from Asgard and Jotunheim are now claiming that Anthony Raffles was executed for his part in the murder of respected dwarven businessman Alvis, head of the powerful Alvis Corporation.
The World Government have called for an immediate inquiry into the affair, with X-Trend spokeperson, Ernest Briers expected to temporarily assume Midgard's seat in the Extrapol council.
X-Trend, in co-operation with leading researcher Dr. Sophia Cavenson, have released a new project for the removal of radiation from affected areas. The device, deployed across the irradiated land, is capable of clearing nuclear fallout in the course of a few years. Interested parties in Jotunheim, Asgard and Alfheim have already purchased trials and cleanup proceedings have started.
It has been publicised that any Asgardians or Jotun who have the power to affect the Earth may assist with the efforts of the devices and are currently being sought for mass trials. X-Trend and Dr. Cavenson thank Tanngnidr of Jotunheim for her commitment to helping further refine the cleanup devices.
The newly renamed realm of Gridgard, formerly Helheim, saw its first inter-world party when newly-promoted Minister of Foreign Affairs Volundr threw a banquet to remember for visiting dignitaries including Jaeger and Jorunn from Asgard and Grace and Gideon McQueen from Midgard. A good time was had by all - especially Jormungandr and Ormfrid, who are reported to have raced around causing havoc much like any other young couple. Rumours that Jaeger is marrying both the Rhinemaiden Flosshilde and Jorunn of Asgard are being firmly quashed by sources close to all of the above. Odin's brothers Vili and Ve were also said to be on their best behaviour, though given the guest list included two gods of battle, two gods of justice, one supersoldier and two World Serpents this is perhaps not surprising.
In utterly unrelated news, Volundr would like to hear from anyone skilled in marquee repair…
Thanks to the hard work of Kopr, Harald and Grace, the trap containing the former queen of Helheim should now hold her for the next thousand years. It only remains for a guard to be found for the trap. Grace and Harald have emerged from this venture largely unharmed; something strange seems to have happened to Kopr's hair…
A council of Justice has met in Asgard to discuss the results of the recent Thing and the claims that Jorunn's ascension to the throne was the result of improper conduct by her supporters.
The gods of justice found no evidence of wrongdoing on Queen Jorunn's part but did conclude that her supporters had altered the results of the leadership contest through dishonourable means. The Queen accepted the ruling of the council and a new Thing is slated to be held imminently to ratify the rulership of the realm.
Jaeger's already significant popularity has skyrocketed following the recent disquiet and it is anticipated that he will assume the Throne without significant further challenge, though word is that he will be assembling a small group of permanent advisors to the throne to assist his rule.
The surviving leaders of the World Government today voted to grant Mikel Vaughan presidency of the body and extraordinary powers to handle the current crisis on Earth.
President Vaughan has personally deployed troops to Domes across the world, and is having great success in subduing the crazed soldiers who continue to pose a significant threat to civilian life. RiteOne CEO Jessica Wong praised Vaughan's charity in throwing his own fortune into the acquisition of men and materiel to fight this menace.
The President, who currently enjoys an 87% approval rating has offered reassurances that those responsible for this act of terrorism will be found and held responsible, whether they come from Earth or the other realms. He has called upon Director Wilkinson of UNITED to coordinate with him in the coming days to end this crisis.
We are pleased to announce that the Hall of the Dead, and the remaining dwarven first-lifer population has been successfully moved to our new territoty on Danforth. Normal business is expected to resume in the next few days. Negotiations are ongoing to determine the extent of the territorial claims on the new realm, following the death of Mr Raffles, who was previously in control of the Midgard claim, and the unannounced colonisation by citizens of Vanaheim.
- Fili of the Sons of Svanir
Following a brief power outage a week ago, rumours are circling that Prometheus of XS-86 and Dr Cavenson have succeeded in replicating the dwarven Hall of the Dead using Midgardian technology. There has currently been no official announcement, however, and people still seem to be dying in Midgard.
In unrelated news, access to hanger 5 is restricted to those approved by Prometheus and Dr Cavenson only.
The Bifrost has now been extended to the new World Mountain. Travel within the Tree functions as before, but additionally there is a permanent connection between Asgard and Tyr's Holt which spans across the Void. Within the world mountain, the paths extend from Tyr's Holt to the other world of the mountain, with the connection to Vanaheim being permanent, and the others a movable bridge like the one on Yggdrasil.
Users of the bridge between the Tree and the Mountain are advised not to look up, as the view of the True Void has been described as “headache inducing”, “bloody weird”, and “like trying to look out of your elbow”.
After the disappearance of Queen Nerwen, Astrid has been made Queen of the elves. The Sykes' were smiling merrily on the day of the coronation as the elves cheered. The tension within Alfheim has calmed somewhat, the Archmages are once again doing their duty and they are working towards consolidating their friendship with Vanaheim. Ambassador Elessar was recommended for a position on the council of advisors, though he has recently ran into difficulty with Extrapol: warrants are out for his arrest for the crime of murder.