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Federal President Announces Tax Rises in New Year

federation jasmina Halsey policy/economy 29 December 2014

In a move causing shockwaves throughout Federal space, President Halsey has announced Federal tax increases. “I am sorry and I appreciate people are frustrated about this, but I have to announce further Federal tax rises. This is to cover our ever increasing welfare burden, and high military spending.” Federal... Read more

Shadow President Hudson Supports Navy

admiral Vincent federation jasmina Halsey policy/economy zachary Hudson 27 December 2014

In what is usually a quiet time for politics the Shadow President has given an interview to support Admiral Vincent. “Our military forces have always operated independently of government. In fact some of the worst events in our long history were caused by political meddling in military matters. President... Read more

Commanders Decide Two Civil Wars as Torval Triumphs, Patreus Defeated but Defiant

denton Patreus hengist Duval policy/economy zemina Torval 26 December 2014

Commanders’ assistance helped Imperial Senator Zemina Torval gain a crushing victory and 76% influence in the Sorbago system. Torval used the Mastopolus Mining Corporation as a front to acquire slaves and bolster her power base in the manoeuvring to succeed the ailing Emperor Hengist Duval. Senator Denton Patreus was... Read more

Federal President Denies Onionhead Crackdown

federation jasmina Halsey policy/economy 25 December 2014

After the traditional Presidential Christmas Eve banquet in New York on Earth in Sol last night, the President was confronted by a crowd protesting against ‘Oniongate’ – and the bombing of fields and farms on Panem in Kappa Fornacis. Struggling to speak above the noise of the crowd chanting... Read more

Patreus Attacks Durius

denton Patreus policy/economy 23 December 2014

Senator Patreus held talks on his Majestic class Interdictor the “Imperial Freedom” last night. The talks in the palatial Red Room on his ship were an impressive affair, but they quickly broke down early this morning, GMT, and Governor Malachai flew back to Durius without any comment to the... Read more

Durius Defaults on Debt to Patreus

denton Patreus policy/economy 22 December 2014

Senator Denton Patreus announced today in a press release that the government of the impoverished Durius system has defaulted on the loan he provided in 3294. The Senator has given them 24 hours to make the overdue payment or action would be taken. A haggard Governor Xavier Malachai, leader... Read more

Heir to the Throne Officially Mad

harold Duval hengist Duval policy/economy 19 December 2014

The sick Emperor Hengist Duval has managed to appear in the Senate, albeit in a travel chair, to issue a decree. He decreed Harold, his son, not of sound mind. This gives some credence to the claim in the more scurrilous news feeds a year ago that Hengist once... Read more