Coramor has always reminded us that behind every signal sent into the black is a story worth hearing. This year, we want yours: not just the big moments, but also the ones that stayed quietly with you. The ones that made you smile. The ones that made you swallow hard. The ones that made you laugh at how ridiculous something was. We want to hear the story that found you when you weren't looking, the moment you realised: Oh. I actually love this. Your story. In your own words. No AI, no generators, no shortcuts, just you. Let it be the kind that makes someone say, 'I've felt that too.' We're not looking for perfect prose. We want the truth of it: honest, raw, funny, whatever it is. Stories people can't fake because they're shaped by real moments, real connections, real 'verse magic. If it's real, we'll feel it. Welcome to the 'Love, Actually: Stories of the 'Verse 2956 Contest'! What We're Looking For The stories you carry with you: The ship that became home The wingmate who showed up at just the right time and never left The org that became an unexpected family The view that stopped you cold The cargo run where everything went wrong, but somehow became unforgettable That one moment, quiet, chaotic, or unexplainably perfect, that just... stuck with you Not just romance: stories of appreciation, awe, belonging, connection, triumph, or heartbreak. If it tugged your heart or made you realise you care, we want to hear it. Before You Begin :exclamation: Before you start on your submissions, please read the contest rules carefully and remember to post your entries on the Community Hub. Replies to this thread will NOT count as entries. NOTE: Submissions should be a 'Text' post and titled 'Love, Actually: Stories of the 'Verse 2956 Contest'. :exclamation: Keep In Mind Read the contest rules! :book: Please post your submissions to the Community Hub Select the 'Text' post category Title your post: 'Love, Actually: Stories of the 'Verse 2956 Contest' Stories must be original and human-written. AI-generated content will not be considered (though grammar/spelling corrections are fine) Stories must be in English and related to your experiences in the 'verse Maximum 500 words One submission per person Group entries are not allowed Submit your posts carefully, as posts edited after the submission deadline will not be considered. If you have made an error in the post, you can edit it provided this is done within the official duration of the contest Any submission not following the above instructions will NOT be considered Winning Conditions The CIG jury will judge your submissions on: Quality Creativity Execution Emotional impact Dates The submission period will end on Monday, February 23, 2026 at 20:00 UTC. Prizes :first_place_medal: 1st Place: Argo MOTH in-game ship with LTI (Lifetime Insurance) + Lovestruck paint :second_place_medal: 2nd Place: MISC Fortune in-game ship with LTI (Lifetime Insurance) + Lovestruck paint :third_place_medal: 3rd Place: RSI Salvation in-game ship with LTI (Lifetime Insurance) + Lovestruck paint :heartpulse: :black_heart: :heartpulse: The 'verse is full of stories. This Coramor, send us yours. We'll be listening. Happy Coramor, Citizens. --- UPDATE: We asked for your stories. You absolutely delivered. Going through every single submission was genuinely one of the highlights of this contest for the team. Every entry that made the finalist shortlist did so because it had something real in it: funny, gut-punching, chaotic, tender. Sometimes all four at once. The deliberation was... let's say emotional. Hankies were deployed. Feelings were had. That's how good your stories were. Thank you all for sharing them with us. We heard each and every one of you. Now, your Coramor 2956 winners: :first_place_medal: First: @Daedalusflies - Community Hub Submission :second_place_medal: Second: @JessicaShtebs - Community Hub Submission :third_place_medal: Third: @Steadpaw - Community Hub Submission Rewards will be coming to the winners in the next few days. Fly safe out there. :heart: