An unnamed official Progen source unofficially confirmed that bugging devices have been found embedded in the Platinum Alloy samples being gathered for the project.

Diplomatic sources suggest that, since this is inconsistent with any previous Freespacer actions, that other, more sinister factions may be involved. Both Red Dragon and Chavez pirate factions deny complicity, and Mordana sources claim that they never spy and have no need to spy.

Net-7 political analyst Jan Blather responded to these denials with a loud guffaw and the word "Pfft".

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