Felicia Winters Elected as Federal President
The Federation has voted to elect Felicia Winters as its next president, with a four per cent vote majority over her rival Jerome Archer. The current shadow president of the Liberal Party will be officially inaugurated in the new year, entering an eight-year term of office. Congressman Isolde Rochester... Read more
Presidential Candidates Outline Manifestos
The three candidates in the Federal presidential election have taken part in a second live debate to discuss policies. The event was more closely moderated than the first debate in June. The candidates discussed their campaigns in detail, with minimal interruption from their rivals. Republican Party candidate Jerome Archer... Read more
Peace with the Thargoids?
The rise of the xeno-peace movement has caused a number of public figures to discuss coexisting peacefully with the Thargoid race. With military options currently under discussion in the political capitals of all three superpowers, calls for diplomacy have sought to keep pace. Professor Shamus Madigan, Head of Xenology... Read more
Making the Case for Aegis
A three-day symposium has begun that will outline proposals to reform Aegis, the tri-superpower anti-xeno agency. The event is taking place at the national conference centre in New Apollo City on the planet Biggs Colony. It has been organised by Professor Alba Tesreau, Aegis’s former head of research. In... Read more
Tesreau Announces Bid to Reform Aegis
A media forum is being arranged that will officially propose reinstating the tri-superpower anti-xeno agency. The event is being organised by Professor Alba Tesreau, former head of research for Aegis. She delivered a statement to all newsfeeds: “As the war against the Thargoids intensifies, the need for centralised xenological... Read more
Azimuth’s Plan Elicits Further Reactions
Prominent figures on the political stage have commented on Salvation’s anti-xeno operation in the HIP 22460 system. Key points from each are collated below. Archon Delaine: “My opinion on the Thargoids remains the same: burn them all! As I stated at the Galactic Summit, the Kumo nation stands ready... Read more
Federation Divided by Hudson’s Proposal
President Zachary Hudson’s intention to remove the limit on his term in office has caused a deep rift among congressmen and voters alike. Political correspondent Sofia Trevino analysed the situation in The Federal Times: “Ever since the 77th amendment to the Federal Accord was ratified in 2594, no president... Read more
Jasmina Halsey Becomes Federal Ambassador
Former President Jasmina Halsey has joined the Federal Diplomatic Corps to become an ambassador to the Alliance. In recent years Halsey served as an advisor to Prime Minister Mahon, but returned to the Federation in January to stand as a witness in the Starship One trial. She was a... Read more
Historic Meetings at the Galactic Summit
Alliance, Empire and Federation leaders have held their first ever face-to-face discussions at the diplomatic conference in the Sirius system. Political correspondent Conrad Sterling published this report for Vox Galactica: “The Galactic Summit has already made history by bringing together many political figureheads within one conference chamber. Optimistic opening... Read more
Federation Damaged by Corruption and Conspiracy
Federal citizens are in uproar after the former CEO of Core Dynamics was revealed to have destroyed Starship One to increase company profits. The trial of Fleet Admiral Vincent showed that Jupiter Rochester attempted to replace Jasmina Halsey with Zachary Hudson to secure military contracts with the Federal Navy.... Read more