The Shadow of War
NMLA terrorist attacks and the Marlinist refugee crisis have driven an increase in military spending from both the Empire and the Federation. The Federal Times has reported on President Zachary Hudson’s actions: “Building on the public outcry following the Neo-Marlinist bombing of a Federal starport, President Hudson has positioned... Read more
Superpowers React to Latest NMLA Strike
Relations between the Empire and the Federation have deteriorated following a terror attack by Neo-Marlinists against a Federal starport. Kepler Orbital in the Atropos system was bombed by the NMLA to eliminate several of its captured members, before they could reveal anything under interrogation by the Federal Security Service.... Read more
Terrorism Spreads as Superpower Conflicts Increase
Neo-Marlinist extremists are continuing their campaign of terror, while the Empire and Federation clash over issues caused by Marlinist refugees. The Imperial Herald has featured updates on terrorist activity across the Empire: “The NMLA has claimed responsibility for over fifty bomb attacks during the last three weeks. These mostly... Read more
Congress Votes to Accept Marlinist Immigrants
The Federation will grant sanctuary to Marlinist political refugees from the Empire, following a congressional vote in favour of Felicia Winters. President Zachary Hudson had stated that illegal immigrants in the Federal systems Charunder, Ennead, HIP 36081, LTT 1935, LTT 3607 and Thetis would be detained and returned to... Read more
Political Turmoil for President Hudson
Political support for Federal President Zachary Hudson has plummeted after the results of a trial concerning Starship One’s destruction. Fleet Admiral Lucas Vincent was charged with sabotaging the presidential vessel, leading to hundreds of deaths. His close relationship with Hudson has triggered a public outcry and accusations of a... Read more
Arrest Made in Starship One Criminal Case
An officer in the Federal Navy Engineering Corps has been arrested for sabotaging the presidential vessel Starship One. A statement was made by Milandu Okoro of the Federal Attorney’s Office: “Chief Technician Rory Webster was a department head of engineering for Starship One. Testimonies from members of Mr Webster’s... Read more
Week in Review
Here are this week’s main stories. Federal Shadow President Felicia Winters has appointed Isolde Rochester as the deputy leader of the Federation’s Liberal Party. The new Shadow Vice President is the matriarch of the powerful Rochester family, which includes the CEO of Core Dynamics and two Federal Navy officers.... Read more
Isolde Rochester becomes Shadow Vice President
Federal Shadow President Felicia Winters has appointed Isolde Rochester as the deputy leader of the Federation’s Liberal Party. The new Shadow Vice President made a statement to the media: “After a decade of serving in Congress, supporting both President Halsey and Shadow President Winters, it is an honour to... Read more
A Profile of Jordan Rochester
Responding to public interest in Princess Aisling Duval’s fiancé, Federal Ambassador Jordan Rochester, political journalist Cassia Carvalho has compiled a profile for The Imperial Herald: “Jordan Rochester is now a household name throughout the Empire, though few were aware of him prior to his engagement to Princess Duval. But... Read more
Antal’s Pessimism Triggers Backlash
Many key figures have contested Pranav Antal’s suggestion that humanity could lose the conflict against the Thargoids. Federal Shadow President Felicia Winters commented: “It’s surprising to hear such a dystopian prediction from the leader of Utopia! I know Antal’s heart is in the right place when he talks about... Read more