Emperor to Marry Sweetheart
florence Lavignygalactic Newsharold Duvalhengist Duvalwedding 22 December 2014
A palace spokesman today announced on behalf of his grace Emperor Hengist Duval, that he is to marry Florence Lavigny, a sweetheart from his younger years. Under Imperial Law a marriage must be announced 30 days beforehand. Commentators have pointed out the Emperor could decree it to happen sooner,... Read more
Senator Torval Speaks out against Aisling Duval and Her Abolishionist Message
aisling Duvalgalactic Newszemina Torval 22 December 2014
Speaking to press in the jungle retreat on her yacht ‘Xanadu’ this morning, when asked about the comments Aisling Duval made on the chat show ‘Celebrity Pets’ Zemina Torval stated: “That illegitimate child Aisling Duval speaks out against slavery, but she knows nothing of it. Look at our streets.... Read more
Senator Patreus Declares Succession About Power Not Blood
denton Patreusgalactic News 21 December 2014
At the annual Feast of the 100, a banquet for key business leaders on Capitol in Achenar, one of the after dinner speakers, Senator Denton Patreus declared the importance of the Imperial succession. “We have a truly great Empire. Our grace Emperor Hengist is sadly not well, and I... Read more
Onionhead stories are dominating the Federal media, with teenage criminality being highlighted. The coverage has increased demand for the narcotic in Federal space higher than ever. Admiral Vincent has announced a program of crop destruction from low orbit around Panem. “Dropships, launched from our orbiting Farragut class battlecruisers, have... Read more
Arissa Lavigny is the Daughter of the Emperor
aisling Duvalarissa Lavigny-Duvalgalactic Newshengist Duval 20 December 2014
Arissa Lavigny, the outspoken courtier and the daughter of historic socialite Prince Aristide Lavigny (famously eaten by his own pet Linglang when Arissa was very young) has declared that the Prince was not her father. She claimed that she is in fact the illegitimate daughter of Emperor Hengist. She... Read more
16 December 3300 was the day President Halsey declared the onionhead narcotic illegal in Federal systems. The outrage amongst the Farmer’s Cooperative may be tempered by the fact that her edict doesn’t seem to have had much effect on Commanders’ activity, quite the oppostite in fact, with Kappa Fornacis’... Read more
Celebrity Daughter of Heir Declares Slavery Dishonourable
aisling Duvalgalactic News 18 December 2014
Aisling Duval, arguably second in line for the throne if her parents were married, spoke out against slavery on the chat show ‘Celebrity Pets’, particularly the rebellion in Sorbago. “We should accept that in this 34th century, this is a barbaric practice for people of honour. We should free... Read more
Patreus Declares Zero Taxation
denton Patreusgalactic News 18 December 2014
In a popular move, Senator Denton Patreus has announced the already low tax regime for all Imperial Citizens under his patronage will be lowered to zero. Before boarding his private yacht he said to reporters present: “It is the duty of the successful to provide well for their loyal... Read more
Farmer’s Leader Accuses President of Victimisation
federationgalactic Newsjasmina Halseyonionhead 17 December 2014
Georgio Algeria, the spokesman for the Farmer’s Union in the Kappa Fornacis system, has spoken out at the Federal President’s declaration that Onionhead, the main export from the Kappa Fornacis system, be illegal. At a press conference on Panem he said: “Onionhead is great, cool. Loved across the galaxy.... Read more
Patreus Helping Oppressed Rebels in Jera
denton Patreusgalactic News 17 December 2014
In a move that is sure to worry some independent governments, Senator Denton Patreus has announced his forces have been sent to aid the long-suffering rebels in the Jera system. He answered questions on the steps of the Imperial Opera House on Conversion in the Achenar system. “The left-leaning... Read more
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