Flashlight business torched
The Terran Knowledge Bank
| Flashlight business torched | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | Specific |
| Number | 205 |
| Reporter | Gill Bates |
| Locations | Bex |
| Commodities | Cesium |
| Price Modifier | 120% |
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Flashlight business torched is a News Bulletin by Gill Bates. It was published to the Commerce and Communications Network in 2790 and selected by the News Dicing system for Lev Arris. The bulletin denotes a 20% increase in the price of cesium on Bex.
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Flashlight business torched
Industrial editor Gill Bates writes
Inhabitants of Bex awoke to scenes of devastation this morning, following a case of suspected arson at the Mr. Flashyglow photocell plant. Around 60% of the huge factory was destroyed, resulting in at least 5000 job losses. Manufacture is still continuing in the undamaged part of the plant, but new stocks of Cesium, essential in the making of photocells, is required urgently.
