University Student Sit-In
federationgalactic News 26 December 2014
Post Views: 1,119 A peaceful Christmas demonstration which started on Christmas Day continues on the steps of the Congress building in Olympus Village on Mars. This year Christmas falls during the cold season, and the students are wrapped up warm, mostly dressed in red and white Santa outfits. Above... Read more
Torval Backs Patreus’s Line on the Imperial Succession
arissa Lavigny-Duvaldenton Patreusgalactic Newszemina Torval 26 December 2014
Post Views: 1,023 In a frosty response to a question from a reporter climbing into a speeder, Senator Torval replied: “All this in-fighting over the succession is unseemly. I have at least as much Imperial blood as that Arissa Lavigny woman and you don’t see me clamouring for the... Read more
Commanders Decide Two Civil Wars as Torval Triumphs, Patreus Defeated but Defiant
denton Patreushengist Duvalpolicy/economyzemina Torval 26 December 2014
Post Views: 1,829 Commanders’ assistance helped Imperial Senator Zemina Torval gain a crushing victory and 76% influence in the Sorbago system. Torval used the Mastopolus Mining Corporation as a front to acquire slaves and bolster her power base in the manoeuvring to succeed the ailing Emperor Hengist Duval. Senator... Read more
Senator Torval Frees 10,000 Slaves
galactic Newszemina Torval 25 December 2014
Post Views: 1,128 Senator Torval has long criticised slavery outside the Empire or ‘unregulated slavery’ as she refers to it. Even though she doesn’t celebrate Christmas, for the last few years she has freed slaves she has found for sale in Federal systems. Speaking from her yacht the ‘Xanadu’... Read more
Federal President Denies Onionhead Crackdown
federationjasmina Halseypolicy/economy 25 December 2014
Post Views: 1,090 After the traditional Presidential Christmas Eve banquet in New York on Earth in Sol last night, the President was confronted by a crowd protesting against ‘Oniongate’ – and the bombing of fields and farms on Panem in Kappa Fornacis. Struggling to speak above the noise of... Read more
Slave Rebellion Crushed
galactic Newszemina Torval 25 December 2014
Post Views: 1,156 In a statement from one of Senator Torval’s closest advisors the Senator declared that the rebellion in the Sorbago system had been crushed. She praised her forces and the allied pilots who aided in suppressing the rebellion. “The institution of Imperial slavery in the Sorbago system... Read more
Christmas Celebrations Begin throughout the Federation and Alliance
alliancefederationgalactic News 24 December 2014
Post Views: 1,737 Christmas celebrations and official public holidays have begun throughout Federal, Alliance and some independent systems. In ancient times the date once marked the shortest day on Earth and developed into a key date for various ancient religions still observed by some. The now traditional Christmas celebration... Read more
Rebellion Failing in Jera?
denton Patreusgalactic News 24 December 2014
Post Views: 1,192 Senator Denton Patreus refused to comment today when questioned regarding the apparent failure of the rebellion in the Jera system despite his support. Reports from the system have indicated that the local security forces with the support of hired independent pilots experienced little difficulty in suppressing... Read more
Patreus Attacks Durius
denton Patreuspolicy/economy 23 December 2014
Post Views: 1,111 Senator Patreus held talks on his Majestic class Interdictor the “Imperial Freedom” last night. The talks in the palatial Red Room on his ship were an impressive affair, but they quickly broke down early this morning, GMT, and Governor Malachai flew back to Durius without any... Read more
Emperor Sickness Worsens
galactic Newsharold Duvalhengist Duval 23 December 2014
Post Views: 1,350 Rumours are spreading that the Emperor’s illness has taken a turn for the worse. Speeders carrying medical experts have been seen entering the palace, and inadvertently last night an Imperial aide confirmed that one wing of the Imperial Palace has been turned into a hospital. Critics... Read more
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