16 The Lair NAS News Officials Grant Algeians Greenlight System Algeia: After 12 years of lobbying, Imperial politicians have given clearance for continued colonization in the Algeia System. “This is a monumental step forward for us,” said Algeia B Governor Harold Webster. “Expanding to the other planets in this system will no doubt be very profitable for our citizens and the Empire.” Although Algeia B was settled 112 years ago next month, the rest of the system has been left uninhabited due to Imperial restrictions. Baron Industries officials said the green light for colonization was a business decision. “We’ve known for years that the Algeia A system has been rich with minerals,” said Baron Industries spokesman Jon Cincade. “It was not deemed profitable to colonize until this tim

