2026-09-14 by Chapter Master 1000% Loyalist
- **OP: TOGETHER FOR DEMOCRACY COMPLETE:** The mighty Triple Armada, composed of the 117th's Salamander Naval Forces, G.H.O.S.T.'s Classis Astralis, and 808th's Mad Fleet finished their maneuvers with great success.
More than 100,000 enemies were smashed and 200 vessels were deployed into combat over Mintoria.
Led by the Jutland-class Dreadnoughts **Skagerrak, Biblioteca de Fantasmas, and Hammermire**, the Triple Armada defeated a large number of Automaton ships with light casualties.
2026-09-07 by È̵̎̌̕f̶̺̞͂̚
- **THE SILENT FORTRESS STANDS STRONG:** Field Medic Frati Owl & Commodore Khornate have spend a silent, solitary meditation for 198 hours on the VOX 4 Silent Fortress. They're growing their minds and democratic beliefs, trying to beat their former record of 520 hours.
- **LOYALIST VICTORY - THE VOICES RECEDED:** Chaplains reքort that the **ʋօɨƈɛֆ ʄʀօʍ ȶɦɛ ʋօɨɖ** have ֆȶօքքɛɖ, and ǟǟffected Salamanders ǟǟre being ȶreated and slowly recovering. Hσρҽϝυʅʅყ.
2026-08-24 by E'Fren, the other Dragon dude
- **ENDLESS-CLASS CRUISER: DELIVERY ON THE WAY:** The Hephaestus Forges are currently working double shifts to be able to deliver the dozens of Type-01 cruisers made by General Resource LTD and the Emerian Shipyards. Menkentish naval engineers from the SNF expect a full delivery by next week.
- **SALAMANDER COMMS DISRUPTED:** The automatic systems used by the Regiment are detecting several disruptions, including erratic messages by an Unknown Signal. General T assures there's nothing to worry.
2026-08-17 by Chapter Master E'Fren
- **WINTER CONTINGENCY - COMPLETE:** The Crux Salamandris was granted to the brave Helldivers who stormed the Void, including 55 recipients.
- **THE LAST HIBERNATION - BATTLEFIELD REPORT:** Menkentish forces are deployed to SENGE 23 to conduct Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) for the Ursine remnants. 117th and SEAF have located at least 5 survivors.
2026-07-20 by E'Fren, Deer Enthusiast
- **ROCK AND STONE!** The 117th and allies finish a special operation focused against the Terminids. There's news of the enterprise "DRG" approaching the Allied forces for further co-operation.
- **HUNTING RORKE SKINNER:** The Eastern Coalition has mobilized to hunt G.H.O.S.T.'s nemesis, who may be behind a wave of recent attacks across the front.
- **ALL ALONG THE WATCHTOWER:** There's reports of a sudden increase in the popularity of old 1960s music, including a musician named "J. Hendricks"
2026-06-29 by Defender E'Fren
- **HEROES '26 - SUPREME VICTORY:** The Menkentish join the Alliance-wide celebrations in support of the children. More than $679 USD were collected by the 117th.
- **STORM OVER YED PRIOR:** The Freedom Alliance Navy deployed a massive armada to Yed. Most of the Jutland-class Dreadnoughts, including the flagship **SKAGERRAK**, were scrambled.
- **COMBINED FLEET MANEUVERS:** The joint 117th x G.H.O.S.T. x 808th fleet deployed more than 130 ships as part of the blockade. Special ribbon granted.
2026-06-22 by Cruiser Master E'Fren
- **CRUISERS DELAYED:** General Resource Ltd. and the Emerian Shipyards delivered more than 30 Assault Cruisers to Menkent earlier this week. However, Hephaestus Forges reports a delay in the delivery of the reinforced armor plates meant to important the hull protection rating. The Menkentish are working double shifts to ensure a swift deployment.
- **SNF READY FOR WAR:** HQ is preparing for the Yed Prior campaign. Active assets have been recalled. **SKAGERRAK** is already on the target planet.
2026-06-15 by Chapter Master E'Fren
- **SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGNS:** Operations **Rotten Timber** and **Dealbreaker** end with great success! The SNF distinguished themselves over Gar Haren and Omicron.
- **NEW SHIP DEVELOPMENT:** Hephaestus Forges, working very closely with WETSOC and General Resource Ltd., are about to launch the new line of Type 01 **Endless-class Assault Cruisers**. The development of this new ship is supported by **Ṟ 2,757,356** Req. Slips! All the exceeding Ṟ will be used to acquire more vessels from Emeria.
2026-06-08 by Naval Warfare E'Fren
- **ORBITAL BLOCKADE OVER GAR HAREN PERSISTS:** The SNF fleet, alongside allied forces from the 597th ADR, 76th, B.A.S.T.I.O.N. and 95th, managed to establish orbital supremacy over the horrid swamp world.
- **NEW RECORD OF NAVAL DEPLOYMENT:** SNF deployment reaches historical levels, with 45 ships at its peak, plus 5 in DSS escort. With 11 ships and 99 Super Destroyers, the Menkentish fleet remains one of the most powerful across the FA Navy.
2026-06-01 by Naval Warfare E'Fren
- **MENKENT STANDS (AGAIN!):** The allied forces fighting for the homeworld liberated it on the early hours of May 19th. The large FA Navy armada supported more than 9k Helldivers.
- **COLONIAL GOVERNMENT BEGINS RECONSTRUCTION:** Civilian workers prepare for rebuilding and expanding the partially destroyed infrastructure.
- **FIERY CELEBRATION:** Menkent Command working alongside Brimstone Command launch the **ASHEN CAMPAIGN: OP. FIERY CELEBRATION**. Expeditionary fleet is being prepared.
2026-06-01 by Naval Warfare E'Fren
- **HAPPY PRIDE MONTH!** From the bottom of our Sally hearts, we wish you a wonderful Pride Month. **Be yourself, be proud!** United we stand against adversity.
- **BATTLE OF JUTLAND MEMORIAL:** One day like today, but 270 years ago, the **Battle of Jutland (Skagerrakschlacht in German)** took place, between the British and German fleets. The epic clash of titans directly inspired the creation of the FA Navy flagships.
- **J-VOR!**
2026-05-18 by Naval Warfare E'Fren
- **MENKENT STANDS:** The 117th, supported by 25 allied clans and fleets (including **5 Jutland-class Dreadnoughts**) are besieging the fiery homeworld during **OP. FIRES OF LIBERATION**. Heavy enemy resistance encountered.
- **SNF EXPANSION:** The Menkentish fleet becomes the second largest naval force of the entire FA Navy, with 8 Ships and 86 Super Destroyers.
A new starport facility is planned to supplement operations at **Brandenburg Gate.**
2026-05-11 by Naval Warfare E'Fren
- **JUTLAND LIVES:** SES Skagerrak is **the first Jutland launched** from Hellsing Heavy Industries. Menkent celebrates all the new dreadnoughts launched shortly after.
- **OP. FOR ALL MANKIND SUCCESSFUL:** The Space Age-themed joint operation finishes with 16 allied clans and superb stats, including **330k kills and 59k points** from **WFAR 437.7** on Twitch!
- **FLEET MANEUVERS:** Salamander Naval Forces and the 597th ADR deployed to Turing in support of G.H.O.S.T.'s **Op. Tropic Thunder.**
2026-05-11 by Naval Warfare E'Fren
- **WE WILL CONQUER THE VOID:** Salamander Naval Forces reorganized and launched to support **FA Navy** operations in **LUXURIANT** and **MENKENT**. +50 Super Destroyers and 1 Corvette are fighting for freedom.
- **SKAGERRAK UNDER RETROFIT:** The SNF flagship is still docked in Hellsing Staryards awaiting for a massive overhaul.
- **HOT BEATS FROM MENKENT: HUGE SUCCESS:** Lots of Salamanders and allies vibe to **WFAR 437.7** while supporting the Space Age-themed **Operation: For All Mankind**.
2026-04-27 by Chapter Master E'Fren
- **CORPO WAR STALEMATE:** The second stage of the Fast Food War came to an end with a temporal truce between the three major corporations. Super Taco Bell suffers a defeat and considers a rebranding.
- **PIT FIGHT ALMOST READY:** The upcoming monthly event is near!
- **NEW ADJUTANTS APPOINTED:** Sallies and cousins sign up as server support staff to help in trials, events, and lore! ID - CARDS issued by the Ministry of Expansion.
2026-04-06 by Chapter Master E'Fren
- **SYMPHONY OF DESTRUCTION COMPLETE:** The 117th celebrated with 26 allied clans. More than 1.2M dead squids, 1,510 Disruptors, and 2,028 missions with flamers were reported.
- **PATRIOTIC HYMN LIVE:** The new march composed by Andrés Briseño and the Menkent War Band is now broadcasted across the entire front to bolster the hearts and minds of the Menkentish personnel.
- **NEW BOOKS:** The 2nd edition of the CODEX and a new book will be released over the course of the week.
- **CORPO WAR SOON**
2026-03-30 by Chapter Master E'Fren
- **Operation Hellfighters: huge success.** The newly reinforced Battalions ravaged the Southern Front this week, with 246,577 confirmed kills and 790 missions using the new vintage equipment.
- **Bayonets: new old fashion.** Turns out that sharp sticks are still useful to fight ancient highly advanced xenos!
- **Big party tomorrow!** The Regiment is preparing for their 2nd anniversary, invitations are being sent to select clan leads.
- Oso Bipolar?
2026-03-16 by Chapter Master E'Fren
- **1000 Sallies!** The Regiment is celebrating the new major expansion, new recruits were immediately deployed to support the forces of the **Treaty of Widow's Harbor** deployed in OPERATION MUSKETEER.
- **Free Chocchy Milks for the newcomers**
- **Ready to dig:** Five new Companies are being prepared in response to a new offensive tomorrow. Morale is high, expectations even higher.
- **T-8 Days** for the 2nd Anniversary of the 117th!
2026-03-16 by Chapter Master E'Fren
- **Sallies are safe now!** We like to thank **G.H.O.S.T.** and the 48-factions-strong coalition that took part in **OP. RAPID RESPONSE!**
- **SES Skagerrak SITREP:** Minor damages in Decks 4-22, now heading towards **Hellsing Staryards** for R&R.
- **MISSING:** Rupture Lt. Flyin V's arm was lost in the firefight for the control of the Skagerrak. If found, please contact **01800-117-ARM.**
2026-03-09 by Ambushed E'Fren
- *Salamanders Ambushed!* The SES Skagerrak was on intercepted mid-route to G.H.O.S.T.'s birthday party.
- *G.H.O.S.T., WETSOC, 9th CM FFM* joins the skirmish onboard and below the Jutland-class warship. Casualties unknown. Skagerrak is operative again.
- *General mobilization* to all Menkentish forces. Orders: *hold the line until FA reinforcements arrive!*
- 800 Sallies!
- SEND DUDES
2026-03-02 by Chapter Master E'Fren
- **Task Force Firestorm: successful!** The final Menkentish operation saw **+300** safe extractions and **+80** flags deployed. They're welcomed as heroes.
- **FM Septem works in armored expansion:** Learning from his experiences in *The Stan*, the Forge Master is working on **a new project** to bolster the 117th's **combined arms** capabilities.
- **Skagerrak redeployed:** The SNF flagship is sent to meet up with the 597th's *Forged in Twilight* and 14th's *Prometheus* for joint maneuvers.
2026-02-16 by Chapter Master E'Fren
- **Green is mean:** The Menkentish expeditionary force **Task Force Firestorm** is sent to Cyberstan in support of **JO CRUCIBLE**. TFF inflicts around 100k kills and suffers 2.3k casualties.
- **Thanks for the tanks!** units from 5th Mechanized Bttn. are deployed along with the FA Hussars and 3rd SEAF Army to push forward up north.
- **Double taco rations** are distributed for all Salamanders in Cyberstan, sponsored by Super Taco Bell.
- *TRIFECTAAAAAA*
2026-02-09 by Chapter Master E'Fren
- **3R Storyline complete!** After a **two-week-long effort and supported by more than 30 allied factions**, the campaign ended successfully. The *Journals of Vulkan were found* by Chief Librarian Greenbolt91
- **D-pattern mods unveiled:** Master Artificer Riggarius's *armor mods* are available now!
- **Task Force Firestorm: ready for war!** After a competitive and democratic poll, the 117th selected the name for the *battlegroup to Cyberstan*. Somehow Super Taco Bell lost the poll... *again.*
2026-02-02 by Chapter Master E'Fren
- 3R Storyline 2.5 "E'Fren's Super Duper Op": Operational success, the Battalions **rescued lots of civilians** and **tested Melchior-1s new features!** 3R Stage 3 will begin shortly.
- Big Trial Weekend: Cmd. Sgts. Nykona and Ay'Geus promoted **more than 10 Sergeants and Corporals** in the largest Trial training deployment ever!
- Initiative HMS on the way: **Major server rework** with focus on Melchior-1, Ranks, Trials, Battalions, and Companies.
**TRIFECTA STANDS UNITED**
2026-01-26 by Chapter Master E'Fren
- 700 members! The 117th's server managed to surpass **700 members** this week.
- Lucky three: Trifecta launches a **triple offensive** across the Bot and Squid fronts; 14th, 76th, and 117th fight side-by-side.
- Triple 3 Storyline: the 117th completed Stage 1 and 2 with help of the FA! Allied forces join the Sallies to **uncover** Vulkan's secrets.
- CODENAME FIREJUMPER successful: HCDR. Yuri L. creates the *I-44R Recon Salamander* mod for **HD2** and **XCOM 2**!
2026-01-19 by Chapter Master E'Fren
*The 117th returns to Menkent!*
- After the successful OP. FROZEN ARMY with the 116th Avengers, the Regiment is preparing to renew its perpetual insurgency to liberate the Homeworld.
*CODEX SALAMANDRIS continues development!*
- Chief Librarian greenbolt91 is preparing a new expedition to Menkent, meant to locate old relics, STCs, and data.
*New Company!*
- Cmd. Sgt. The Slayer, Goose inaugurated the *Pyre Sentinels*, the newest Company attached to the 1st Assault Battalion. **Rip. And. Tear.**
2026-01-12 by Chapter Master E'Fren
- New Accuracy record! The Enlightened Sergeant managed to get **414.1%** accuracy using the De-escalator!
- Librarians work to improve the CODEX SALAMANDRIS. A new expanded edition is being actively worked on, scheduled to be released in the next weeks. Probably sooner™.
- Allied deployments: the 117th is sent to Vog-Sogoth to support the 116th Avengers and the 92nd Sappers during *OP. FROZEN ARMY* and *OP. MAGINOT*, respectively.
2026-01-05 by Chapter Master E'Fren
- Operation Chestnut: over the charts! Trifecta and allied forces movilized to spread festive jolly, providing more than 700% of the expected output. Shotout to the 777th Relief Company!
- New CODEX SALAMANDRIS unveiled: Chief Librarian greenbolt91 and C.M. E'Fren present the first edition of the regimental handbook, working since late August.
- Planetary Governor Hollis inaugurates MINISTORUM: a weekly talkshow presented by Hollis each Saturday. The current topic? 40k full Astartes tierlist!
2025-12-29 by Chapter Master E'Fren
- 117th is movilized to Tarsh in support of the 9th and OPERATION JINGLE HELLS: *"It stinks down here, but at least we can blast 'Fortunate Citizen' and 'House of Rising Liberty'!"*
- Food wars?
2025-11-17 by Hotwater Buffalo
- MENKENT UNDER FIRE: Trifecta and Freedom Alliance forces scrambled to assist Salamander defenders
- NEW ARMOR MOD: FM Septem announces his new Grand Juror mod
- SES SKAGERRAK engages bot fleets
2025-10-27 by C.M. Efren | 117th Salamanders
- TRIFECTA NAVAL MANEUVERS: The 3rd Freedom Brigade organizes a joint tour using their new Jutland-class ships
- MENKENT ELECTIONS: Hollis named new Planetary Governor, a new wave of prosperity ahead
2025-10-06 by C.M. Efren | 117th Salamanders
- MENKENT STANDS: Homeplanet finally under SEAF control
- Huge party with choccy milks and Ruffles
- JO JUTLAND: Absolute success. FA Logistics and Hellsing Heavy Industries rush completion of Fleet.
2025-09-22 by C.M. Efren | 117th Salamanders
Salamanders name three new facilities on Menkent.
Company system delayed until further notice.
S.S.N. chief editor is still absent, HQ is looking to contact C.M. Oso for information.
2025-09-22 by C.M. Efren | 117th Salamanders
- Super Salamander News' editor found drunk on C.M. Oso's bar: "I cannot stop drinking chocchy milks"
- Forge Master Septem works on more armors
- FLAGSHIP SOON?
2025-09-08 by efrenespartano
AO7 - Huge Success: 117th trains 345 recruits in 227 deployments / Local observatory reports incoherent orbital paths on Menkent's moons / New Company system and Codex Salamandris unveiled.
2025-08-11 by efrenespartano
Trifecta prepares for war: the 3rd Freedom Brigade — composed of the 14th Ursine Corps, the 76th Recon Wing, and the 117th Salamanders — is amassing supplies and manpower for a full scale deployment!
2025-07-28 by efrenespartano
117th deployed en masse to Gaellivare: 166 War Striders destroyed as today / Indomitable Brother Doomguy rips apart enemy advance / Salamanders in trouble: "Flamers don't work anymore"
2025-07-07 by efrenespartano
OPERATION HEROES - Full honors: **$1,142 USD**, **61k** kills, and **3.3k** samples sent from Menkent to support the children of Super Earth / PARGO releases new update for HOMEFRONT wargame / LORE?
2025-06-30 by efrenespartano
Shocking news: 54% of Menkent's residents prefer burgers / Super Taco Bell prepares for war / New Librarians expand lore: Crimson Forge & Wiki / "Doompur" continues: daily storms sink entire regions
2025-06-23 by efrenespartano
Rain season begins in Menkent: "Doompur" expected to flood many lowlands / Super Taco Bell declares (corporate) war on Super McDonald's / Talvisota Test Lab in its last legs: a race against time
2025-06-16 by efrenespartano
Gaellivare Stands: 117th joins GSRF in celebration / HMG-114 HELLFIRE officially pressed into service / 5th Mechanized Bttn acquires new Emerian T1A1 Vanguard tanks / 3rd RTK entrenched in Solidaridad
2025-06-09 by efrenespartano
Poll results confirm Menkent's tacos are WAY better than Super Earth's / WETSOC 444th joins the fight on Menkent / Miracle at Firecrest: 76th RW launch counteroffensive / HELLFIRE about to be finished
2025-06-02 by efrenespartano
JO INDOMITABLE: 105k kills, 270 sorties / SIGMA-pattern Armors successfully deployed / FM Septem analyzes HMG performance: "HELLFIRE will be ready on schedule" / Menkentish tacos: better than SE's?