Princess Aisling Echoes Aegis Reformation Calls
Princess Aisling Duval has publicly asked Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval to reconsider pledging Imperial resources to a cross-superpower anti-xeno initiative. Her message was shared on all Imperial newsfeeds: “The Empire’s capability to defend itself is not in question. But neither is there any doubt that we are facing a protracted... Read more
Winters: ‘Federation Must Protect Independents’
Shadow President Felicia Winters has called for the Federal Navy to help defend independent systems being invaded by the Thargoids. She outlined her viewpoint during an interview with the Federal Free Press: “The Thargoid fleets emerging from the Maelstroms have inflicted anguish and loss on millions. Our military forces... Read more
The Voice of the Empire
On the Empire’s homeworld Capitol, fears over imminent Thargoid invasion sparked a public gathering outside the Imperial Palace. Cassia Carvalho, political journalist for The Imperial Herald, reported from the scene: “The arrival of the Thargoid Maelstroms has triggered protests on many Allied, Federal and independent worlds. The Empire is... Read more
Hadrian Duval Endorses Imperial Isolation
The Empire’s withdrawal from all cross-superpower operations has gained the full support of Hadrian Augustus Duval. Political journalist Cassia Carvalho reviewed the situation for The Imperial Herald: “As the illegitimate grandson of Emperor Hengist, Hadrian Duval has long been considered the ‘black sheep’ of the Imperial Family. Only a... Read more
Winters Condemns Oppression of Thargoid Cult
The Popontia conflict and the mass arrest of Far God cultists have received civil and political criticism across the Federation. Shadow President Felicia Winters delivered a statement to The Federal Times: “It is logical that any organisation supporting the Thargoids should come under scrutiny. But this does not justify... Read more
Mahon Rebukes Imperial Isolationism
Prime Minister Edmund Mahon has spoken out against Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval’s decree to suspend inter-superpower cooperation. At a meeting of the Alliance Assembly, Mahon said: “This hasty decision from Emperor Arissa will have dangerous repercussions for the core systems as a whole, not just those within the Empire. Now... Read more
Empire Shifts Anti-Xeno Strategy
Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval has made a public announcement for the first time since the Battle of HIP 22460. In an address before the Senate, which was broadcast on all Imperial networks, she stated: “Our endeavour in the HIP 22460 system was a noble one, born from our duty to... Read more
A Day of Remembrance for HIP 22460
President Zachary Hudson has announced that today is a Federal day of remembrance for those lost in HIP 22460 on August 9th. In a public address, the president formally acknowledged the recent tragedy: “The Battle of HIP 22460 is a dark day in our interstellar nation’s history. The crews... Read more
Alliance-Sirius Pact Accelerated
Prime Minister Edmund Mahon and Sirius Corporation CEO Li Yong-Rui have issued a joint statement regarding territorial defence against the Thargoids. “The recent tragedy in HIP 22460 has underscored the crucial importance of the strategic defence pact. As the likelihood of increased Thargoid aggression rises, Allied systems can be... 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