Yong-Rui: ‘History Will Judge Sirius’
The CEO of Sirius Corporation has addressed public concerns regarding its anti-xeno defence pact with the Alliance. Li Yong-Rui’s comments were made during an in-depth interview with The Alliance Tribune: “The best way to predict the future is to study the past. This is as true of interstellar organisations... Read more
Salvation Strengthens Bonds with Superpowers
The anonymous anti-xeno scientist Salvation has received further military support from the Alliance, Empire and Federation. Multiple official sources have highlighted the increasing number of crew members being seconded from the Alliance Defence Force, Federal Navy and Imperial Navy. Previously, enlisted members had been forced to resign their commissions,... Read more
Rackham for President?
Multi-billionaire Zachary Rackham has discussed standing as an independent candidate for the Federal presidency in 3309. The issue was raised during the opening of a new superstructure named Rackham’s Spire on Homeland in the Beta Hydri system. At a press conference in the tropospheric suite, Mr Rackham was asked... Read more
Support Required for New Marlinist Starports
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* A delivery campaign in the HIP 22550 system will help build additional starports for the Marlinist Colonies. First Minister Octavia Volkov delivered this public address: “The Marlinist Colonies were born out of desperation, but we have evolved into a fully fledged society. Emperor Arissa has formally... Read more
Sirius Defends Alliance Territory
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* Sirius Corporation megaships will soon arrive in the Coalsack and Witch Head Nebulas to provide anti-xeno support. The three vessels are intended as a demonstration of Sirius Corporation’s military capabilities, prior to the strategic defence pact being ratified by the Alliance Assembly. A public statement was... Read more
Arissa Accepts Marlinists’ Independence
Following a referendum by the Marlinist Colonies, Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval has formally recognised their autonomous status. Prime Consul Kayode Tau of the Marlinist Consulate reported on his latest meeting with the Emperor: “Her Majesty was clearly uncomfortable with the democratic way in which the ex-Imperial citizens in the colonies... Read more
Marlinists Reject Emperor’s Offer
A public referendum in the Marlinist Colonies has resulted in the majority voting to remain fully independent from the Empire. Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval had proposed to make the colony systems an Imperial protectorate in return for Marlinist allegiance to the Imperial throne. This would have permitted an autonomous government... Read more
Taurus Mining Ventures Operation Concludes
*Pilots’ Federation ALERT* A corporate initiative to mine and deliver ores to the Synuefe CE-R c21-6 system has ended successfully. Taurus Mining Ventures had performed scientific research within the system, claiming that the properties of some natural substances had been altered by an unknown type of local radiation. The... Read more
Marlinists Hold Public Referendum
The population of the Marlinist Colonies will vote to accept or decline the offer to become an Imperial protectorate. Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval’s proposal aims to build links between the independent colony systems and the Empire, from where the Marlinists originally fled as political refugees in 3306. The Marlin Standard... Read more
Hudson Contravention Vote is Suspended
Federal Congress has temporarily postponed making a decision on whether to extend presidential term limits. President Zachary Hudson had proposed to repeal the 77th amendment of the Federal Accord, which specifies that a president can serve for a maximum of eight years. If approved, Hudson would become eligible for... Read more