Senator Arissa Lavigny-Duval Gains More Powerful Support Capitol has been abuzz with rumour following Senator Denton Patreus’ open declaration of support for Senator Arissa Lavigny-Duval. While possibly not a frontrunner for Emperor, Patreus commands a sizeable fleet and is rich and influential enough to help Arissa Lavigny-Duval become Empress.... Read more
Chancellor Blaine Confirms Senate Investigation
Chancellor Blaine Confirms Senate Investigation At the start of the day’s deliberations, Chancellor Anders Blaine declared that a Senate investigation into the claimed connection between Princess Aisling Duval’s office and the insurgent group Emperor’s Dawn was to be undertaken. The investigation will begin immediately, despite the Senate being in... Read more
Chancellor Blaine Opens Senate Debate With the sombre echo of Emperor Hengist Duval still resonating throughout Capitol, the Senate reopened today to deliberate how the question of succession will be resolved. Chancellor Anders Blaine opened the discussion: “Without a clear line of succession, we have a solemn duty to... Read more
Emperor’s Killer Not Working Alone?
Emperor’s Killer Not Working Alone? While Chancellor Anders Blaine has provided almost daily updates on the investigation of Emperor Hengist Duval’s assassination there has been little progress of note until today. The breakthrough is reported to have originated from an investigation into the killing of Brendan Paul Darius’ family.... Read more
Aisling Duval Questions Convenience of Emperor’s Recovery
Aisling Duval Questions Convenience of Emperor’s Recovery In a secretly recorded and unguarded discussion with one of her aides, Princess Aisling Duval is allegedly seen to question the motives of Senator Anders Blaine and other parties close to the Emperor. “How is this possible? Am I not the most... Read more
Dignitaries Start Arriving on Capitol
Dignitaries Start Arriving on Capitol In scenes reminiscent of January, dignitaries and guests from the farthest reaches of the Empire have started arriving on Capitol. Already there is a shortage of suitable accommodation for the guests, and various senators are taking advantage of this by providing places to stay... Read more
The Emperor Speaks out for Unity
The Emperor Speaks out for Unity Although the Emperor showed some signs of frailty when he appeared before the Senate earlier today, his voice was firm as he called upon the assembled senators to work together and not against each other for the good of the Empire. “We live... Read more
Long Live the Emperor!
Long Live the Emperor! Senator Anders Blaine, Chancellor to Emperor Hengist Duval made a surprise statement on the steps of the Imperial Palace today. With obvious joy on his face he declared that the Emperor has awoken from his coma. “It is with great pleasure I can announce that... Read more
Emperor’s Grace Indicted in Attack on Emperor
Several weeks ago, Imperial Palace security uncovered an attempted plot to poison Emperor Hengist Duval. Princess Lavigny-Duval and Chancellor Blaine both launched their own investigations into the matter. The Chancellor’s men managed to locate and question the would-be-assassin, but they were unable to extract any useful information. Fortunately, members... Read more
Imperial Assassination Attempt Foiled
According to sources within the Imperial Palace on Capitol an attempt to end the Emperor’s life was foiled late last night. The close call came after a member of the Palace’s janitorial team alerted the Emperor’s personal physician to the fact that the Palace pharmacy had been left unlocked.... Read more