Federal Election: The Allied Perspective
The Alliance is observing the Federal president election, but expects little will change in relationships between the two superpowers. Prime Minister Edmund Mahon delivered a formal address on the topic before the Assembly: “The Alliance continues to enjoy stable relations with the Federation. Our recent anti-xeno coalitions, including the... Read more
Federal Election: The Imperial Perspective
As the Federation readies itself for a new president, the Empire is preparing for potential changes to its relationship with its historical rival. Last year Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval severed all official collaboration with the other superpowers, except for limited contributions to Aegis. But this does not mean the Empire... Read more
Sol Celebrations End as Election Begins
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* The Federation has begun voting to decide its next president, as a week of festivities in the Sol system are concluded. Congress confirmed that any pilots who supplied rare goods for the celebratory events can collect payment from Li Qing Jao starport. All temporary system permits... Read more
The Future of the Throne
The Imperial Senate has formally raised the issue that Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval has not yet produced any direct heirs. The debate was instigated by Senator Lysandra Courcelle : “The continuation of the Duval bloodline has formed the linchpin of our society for over a thousand years. But it has... Read more
Rackham Withdraws from Presidential Election
Zachary Rackham has officially ended his election campaign, following the discovery of evidence that supported claims of his criminal past. Federal Times journalist Bryanna Blanco published the results of an investigation by the Wallglass Investigations Agency, which included a message archive found on Zeta Trianguli Australis A 7 a.... Read more
Wallglass Links Rackham to ‘Calico Zack’
The Federal Times has published evidence that trillionaire and presidential candidate Zachary Rackham was once the pirate lord ‘Calico Zack’. The newsfeed featured a detailed exposé by financial journalist Bryanna Blanco: “The Wallglass Investigations Agency has confirmed my long-held suspicions about Zachary Rackham’s past. With the timely assistance of... Read more
Materials Received to Construct Duval Statues
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* A campaign by a minor Imperial Family member to deliver precious materials to Laedla has concluded. The shipments of gold, jadeite and platinum will be used to construct statues of Duval family members, to be erected in public spaces in planetary cities across the Empire. The... Read more
Rackham Refutes Rumours
Presidential candidate Zachary Rackham has denied allegations that he was a notorious pirate lord prior to becoming an entrepreneur. Financial journalist Bryanna Blanco has long maintained that the business magnate gained his initial fortune by means of piracy. She recently announced that she was renewing efforts to prove his... Read more
The Case Against ‘Calico Zack’
Financial journalist Bryanna Blanco has renewed her investigation into Zachary Rackham, seeking to invalidate him from the Federal presidential race. “Thirty years ago, the mysterious ‘Calico Zack’ gained a reputation as a notorious pirate lord. In some backwaters, tales are still told of how he personally led countless raids... Read more
Duvals Rally Around Imperial Mother
Lady Florence Lavigny is recuperating from a serious illness, but the experience has prompted her to call for changes within the Imperial Family. Official sources confirmed that the Imperial Mother remains under constant medical supervision at her home on Topaz, following a successful surgical procedure. Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval has... Read more