Juanita Bishop, whose protest movement against the Far God cult gained broad support, has failed to be elected to Federal Congress. Independent political analyst Vaughan Niven published this summary: “Many of Juanita Bishop’s followers have abandoned her in the wake of Gethin Okonkwo’s investigation, which found no connection between... Read more
Presidential Candidates on the Campaign Trail
alliancepolicy/economy 27 September 2018
The three candidates for the Alliance presidency have spent much of the past week delivering their campaign messages. Incumbent president Gibson Kincaid, who seeks re-election, has demanded radical change to the constitution: “To occupy the same league as the other superpowers, we need a single ruler with overall control.... Read more
Robot Exposes Corporate Fraud
policy/economy 18 September 2018
Business magnate Lloyd Hardacre has been arrested for corporate fraud after his personal administrative robot revealed incriminating evidence. The incident occurred at Burnell Station during the annual general meeting of Copernicus Shipping Ltd, an interplanetary haulage firm founded by Mr Hardacre. One witness, a company shareholder, told reporters: “Halfway... Read more
The Presidential Power Struggle
alliancepolicy/economy 18 September 2018
With the Alliance presidential race gathering speed, political journalist Vanya Driscoll has published an analysis in The Alliance Tribune: “The election of a new president is usually a ceremonial matter, during which voters select a public ‘face’ for the Alliance, but this year is a genuine power struggle –... Read more
Candidates for Alliance Presidency Announced
alliancepolicy/economy 13 September 2018
The candidates in the Alliance presidential election have been announced. Political journalist Vanya Driscoll shared the news in The Alliance Tribune: “The candidates running against President Gibson Kincaid, who is seeking a second term, have now launched their campaigns.” “Fazia Silva is a successful entrepreneur from the Vamm system.... Read more
Assembly to Vote on Proposed Changes
allianceedmund Mahonpolicy/economy 6 September 2018
The Alliance Assembly has agreed to hold an internal vote on President Gibson Kincaid’s proposed changes to the constitution. Kincaid has lobbied for the role of president to be invested with executive powers, and for each presidential term to last six years. Prime Minister Edmund Mahon told the media:... Read more
Alliance President Gibson Kincaid has confirmed he will campaign for re-election in October. Addressing the media, President Kincaid also said he wanted to make significant changes to the Alliance constitution: “The role of Alliance president is largely ceremonial. I believe that should change. I have been lobbying to invest... Read more
Campaigner Jarl Toredo has resigned from Unchain, the anti-slavery organisation he founded with Princess Aisling Duval. Unchain’s press office released this statement: “We can confirm that Jarl Toredo has officially resigned from his position as co-chief executive officer, effective immediately. Princess Duval remains our patron and CEO. We wish... Read more
Members of the Rochester family have come under personal and political attack following the engagement of Federal Ambassador Jordan Rochester to Princess Aisling Duval. Several media outlets shared news of an incident involving Jordan Rochester’s teenage niece: “A physical assault against Kali Rochester was reported on campus at Olympus... Read more
The Church of Eternal Void, a fringe group that venerates the Guardians, has been declared illegal in every system where it operates. Cardinal Hieronymous and other senior members of the Church have been arrested for inciting acts of violence against the so-called ‘Far God’ sect, which worships the Thargoids.... Read more
Random News
Famous Author MissingThe family and colleagues of author Olav Redcourt have reported him …
