I thought that at first it might have been Old Nick that was getting swamped yet again, but I was so wrong.

It turned out that this person, who I have been asked by the authorities not to name, decided that he did not like Santa, as last year he could not locate him at all.

Has been sitting quietly for a year, thinking how to get his revenge back on Santa.

This year he was ready as his ship was equipped with the fastest engine in that he could get.

He came to the location of Santa, and before anyone knew anything, had opened fire on Santa, causing Santa's shields to glow like a nice big red bubble.

Luckily Santa had his special "Red Nose Shield" installed, and the attack just activated its special ability that turns the big red distress light, turning the whole area red.

When they asked about his present, he was told by Santa:

"I'm making a list and checking it twice to see who's been noughty or nice, and guess what category you fall into? You are definately in the naughty list and there are no presents for you this year.

After hearing this he fired again, but was soon swamped by other people who had flocked to Santa's side to help him.

The last I saw of that attacker was his ship running at full warp, with smoke trailing behind him.

Your Reporter, Alvin.