Rebellion Failing in Jera?
Senator Denton Patreus refused to comment today when questioned regarding the apparent failure of the rebellion in the Jera system despite his support. Reports from the system have indicated that the local security forces with the support of hired independent pilots experienced little difficulty in suppressing the attacks by... Read more
Emperor Sickness Worsens
Rumours are spreading that the Emperor’s illness has taken a turn for the worse. Speeders carrying medical experts have been seen entering the palace, and inadvertently last night an Imperial aide confirmed that one wing of the Imperial Palace has been turned into a hospital. Critics of the Emperor... Read more
Emperor to Marry Sweetheart
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
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
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
Federal Warships Bomb Farms
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
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
Onionhead and the Slaves of Sorbago
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 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
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