Powerplay Standings: November 3310
With a renewed focus on internal politics within the core systems, Conrad Sterling of Vox Galactica has provided an analysis of the current support for key figures of importance based on system allegiance. Population surveys suggest the following five powers lead the way in this early stage: Rank 1:... Read more
Empire Continues ‘Protective Sanctuary’ for Abductees
Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval has decided that all Imperial citizens recovered from Thargoid Titans will remain in quarantine indefinitely. An official pronouncement on behalf of the Emperor was distributed by the Imperial Palace: “Every subject of the Empire who was abducted by the Thargoids is receiving the highest possible quality... Read more
Felicia Winters Elected as Federal President
The Federation has voted to elect Felicia Winters as its next president, with a four per cent vote majority over her rival Jerome Archer. The current shadow president of the Liberal Party will be officially inaugurated in the new year, entering an eight-year term of office. Congressman Isolde Rochester... Read more
Federal Election: The Imperial Perspective
As the Federation readies itself for a new president, the Empire is preparing for potential changes to its relationship with its historical rival. Last year Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval severed all official collaboration with the other superpowers, except for limited contributions to Aegis. But this does not mean the Empire... Read more
The Future of the Throne
The Imperial Senate has formally raised the issue that Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval has not yet produced any direct heirs. The debate was instigated by Senator Lysandra Courcelle : “The continuation of the Duval bloodline has formed the linchpin of our society for over a thousand years. But it has... Read more
Imperial Mother in Medical Emergency
Lady Florence Lavigny, the mother of Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval, has been placed under medical supervision following a sudden illness. An official statement was released by the Imperial Palace: “The Imperial Mother, Lady Florence Lavigny, has suffered an unexpected medical emergency. She is being cared for by a specialist team... Read more
Head of Aegis Makes Public Address
Professor Alba Tesreau has broadcast a formal statement discussing the past, present and future of Aegis. Independent journalist Allan Mantle reported on the declaration for Vox Galactica: “The tremendous escalation of the Thargoid war makes Aegis more open to scrutiny than ever. By delivering a personal message to the... Read more
Princess Aisling ‘Understood Risk of Speaking Out’
Princess Aisling Duval has assumed oversight of the Empire’s contributions to the tri-superpower agency Aegis. She discussed her new role during an interview with The Imperial Herald: “Loathe though I was to defy the Emperor’s decree, every instinct told me that the Aegis initiative can develop methods of protecting... Read more
Aegis Returns
The anti-xeno agency Aegis has been officially reformed by the Alliance, Empire and Federation. Aegis was initially founded in 3303 to centralise research into the Thargoids, as well as coordinate defence and rescue operations. It was disbanded in 3308 following accusations of incompetence in the wake of the Alexandria... Read more
Emperor Approves Aisling’s Plan for Aegis
Princess Aisling Duval met with Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval in person to discuss an Imperial contribution to the reformation of Aegis. The Imperial Herald’s political journalist Cassia Carvalho reported on events: “Aisling Duval’s arrival at the Imperial Palace was completely unexpected, according to several dignitaries whose appointed meetings with the... Read more