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Zemina Torval Returns to the Senate

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The Imperial Senate has formally welcomed back Senator Zemina Torval, following an absence of several months. Torval’s reappearance put an end to rumours that she was suffering from ill health. Her youngest daughter, Senator Petra Torval, had been standing in for her mother by representing the Imperial populace of... Read more

The Future of the Throne

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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

The Emperor’s Ire

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Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval has responded to criticism from Hadrian Duval regarding her decision to contribute to Aegis. During a public address at the opening of a naval research and development complex on Achenar, the Emperor stated: “For the avoidance of doubt, my decree to halt interaction with the Alliance... Read more

The Voice of the Empire

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On the Empire’s homeworld Capitol, fears over imminent Thargoid invasion sparked a public gathering outside the Imperial Palace. Cassia Carvalho, political journalist for The Imperial Herald, reported from the scene: “The arrival of the Thargoid Maelstroms has triggered protests on many Allied, Federal and independent worlds. The Empire is... Read more

Empire Dismisses Calls for Aegis Return

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The Imperial Senate has debated contributing to anti-xeno activities such as Aegis or a unified superpower fleet. Senator Caspian Leopold initiated the discussions among his colleagues, stating: “One would never criticise Her Majesty’s priority to defend the Empire above all else. Nevertheless, we face an adversary that how shown... Read more

The Missing Emperor?

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Princess Aisling Duval has discussed growing concerns over Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval’s lack of public engagements in recent months. In an interview with The Imperial Herald, she said: “Chancellor Blaine assures us that the Emperor has been kept in seclusion for nearly a year to protect her from the NMLA.... Read more

Imperial Intelligence Denies NMLA Connection

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Senators have refuted ACT’s claim that the NMLA made use of official but highly secret Imperial communications devices. Captain Saskia Landau maintains that the terrorist group’s dark-comms network was very similar to the Omega Grid, an undetectable messaging system used exclusively by Imperial Intelligence. Senator Karl Nerva told the... Read more

Demands for Empire to Solve Terrorist Problem

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The fear of further starport bombings has placed internal and external pressure on the Empire to address the threat posed by the NMLA. Despite sharing intelligence via ACT, the Alliance and Federation have demanded that the Empire must do more to eradicate the NMLA, since it is ‘Imperial in... Read more

Historic Meetings at the Galactic Summit

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Alliance, Empire and Federation leaders have held their first ever face-to-face discussions at the diplomatic conference in the Sirius system. Political correspondent Conrad Sterling published this report for Vox Galactica: “The Galactic Summit has already made history by bringing together many political figureheads within one conference chamber. Optimistic opening... Read more

Empire and Marlinists Prepare for Galactic Summit

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Delegations have been formed by the Empire and the Marlinist Colonies to take part in the forthcoming diplomatic conference. Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval will not attend in person, but will be directly represented by Chancellor Anders Blaine. During the conference, Senator Zemina Torval will temporarily assume chancellor duties and act... Read more