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Secret Federal Anger now Onionhead Sales at all Time High

federation galactic News jasmina Halsey onionhead 6 January 2015

We have seen several off-the-record comments from unnamed Congressmen who are angry at the publicity Onionhead has received from the President’s various announcements, and her criticism of the Admiral of the Fleet. According to reports on black market pricing, the value of Onionhead has soared throughout Federal space, despite... Read more

Federal Shadow President Demands Lower Taxes

federation policy/economy 31 December 2014

In a statement Shadow President Hudson announced his sympathy for Sanna. “Our taxes are crippling those we most need to help. We waste it on bureaucracy and the lazy. We should be supporting and protecting hard working States like Sanna.” It is understood a Federal Battlecruiser will be deployed... Read more

Sanna in Bid to Leave Federation

federation policy/economy 30 December 2014

The Congressman for Sanna, Marcus Albertson, has given a speech to his own parliament in Sanna. “Federal taxes are holding back our progress. We say we have democracy but what can we change? Our coffers are sucked dry by the Federation as they lord it over us. What do... Read more

Federal President Announces Tax Rises in New Year

federation jasmina Halsey policy/economy 29 December 2014

In a move causing shockwaves throughout Federal space, President Halsey has announced Federal tax increases. “I am sorry and I appreciate people are frustrated about this, but I have to announce further Federal tax rises. This is to cover our ever increasing welfare burden, and high military spending.” Federal... Read more

Federal Shadow President Demands Conscription

federation galactic News zachary Hudson 28 December 2014

In the traditional speeches that mark the re-opening of Congress after the holiday, Congressman and Shadow President Zachary Hudson has outlined his views for the coming year. In a long speech highly critical of his opponent President Halsey, the only new element was his criticism of Federal youth. “We... Read more

Senator Torval Blames Federal Agitators from Luluwala for Sorbago Rebellion

federation galactic News zemina Torval 28 December 2014

Senator Torval has already blamed outside forces for the recently suppressed rebellion in Sorbago. Last night on the political debate panel show ‘Question Everything’ she went further. “Yes, these are terrible events, but sometimes people are easily led. My forces have reported ships coming from Luluwala supplying guns to... Read more

Shadow President Hudson Supports Navy

admiral Vincent federation jasmina Halsey policy/economy zachary Hudson 27 December 2014

In what is usually a quiet time for politics the Shadow President has given an interview to support Admiral Vincent. “Our military forces have always operated independently of government. In fact some of the worst events in our long history were caused by political meddling in military matters. President... Read more

University Student Sit-In

federation galactic News 26 December 2014

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 them a giant... Read more

Federal President Denies Onionhead Crackdown

federation jasmina Halsey policy/economy 25 December 2014

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 the crowd chanting... Read more

Christmas Celebrations Begin throughout the Federation and Alliance

alliance federation galactic News 24 December 2014

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 of commercial excess,... Read more