An Heir to the Imperial Throne?
Imperial senators supporting the isolationist group Nova Imperium have demanded that Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval acknowledge its figurehead, Hadrian Augustus Duval. Senator Eloise Winterstone proclaimed to the Senate: “The Imperial family must officially recognise Hadrian Duval as one of its own. Given that the Emperor has no children, such an... Read more
Herculean Machines Initiative
The Federal Navy has requested a large shipment of Duradrive personal computers from manufacturer Herculean Machines. Maddox Hurd, the company’s CEO, made this announcement: “It’s a testament to the Duradrive’s reliability that the Federal Navy wants to make it standard issue, and we are proud to supply them.” “Fulfilling... Read more
Festive Imperial Campaigns End
Initiatives to supply Imperial senator Simone Leatrix’s festivities have reached a conclusion. Mass deliveries of food and jewels took place in the Cemiess system. As the campaigns drew to a close, Senator Leatrix made this statement: “My gratitude goes to those who helped make this celebration possible. I hope... Read more
Isolde Rochester becomes Shadow Vice President
Federal Shadow President Felicia Winters has appointed Isolde Rochester as the deputy leader of the Federation’s Liberal Party. The new Shadow Vice President made a statement to the media: “After a decade of serving in Congress, supporting both President Halsey and Shadow President Winters, it is an honour to... Read more
Week in Review
Here are this week’s major stories. Disgraced politician Juanita Bishop has called for a forthcoming book about the Far God sect to be banned. In a statement, Bishop described the book’s authors as alien sympathisers, and accused them of creating pro-Thargoid propaganda. Gethin Okonkwo, one of the book’s writers,... Read more
Nanomed Trials Successful
Clinical trials for new nanomedicines developed by Vitadyne Labs have delivered outstanding results. Observers from the Interstellar Health Organisation summarised: “Our teams carefully monitored the use of Vitadyne nanomeds on patients for whom conventional treatments were unsuitable. In all cases, the nanomedicines eliminated malignant cells, boosted immune systems and... Read more
Aisling Duval Rejects Nova Imperium
Princess Aisling Duval has publicly rejected the isolationist group Nova Imperium and its figurehead, Hadrian Duval: “These extremists cause only division. Hadrian may well be the grandson of Hengist Duval, but that hardly makes him suited to the throne. Arissa has been silent for too long – she must... Read more
New Mining Tools Released
A range of new asteroid-mining equipment is expected to trigger an increase in the availability of ores and minerals. A spokesperson for the Industrial Mining Guild discussed the new tools at an industry symposium: “Using mining lasers to remove surface deposits from asteroids can be difficult. The new abrasion... Read more
Supplies Needed for Imperial Festivities
Imperial senator Simone Leatrix has announced plans for a week of revelry at her palatial residence on Capitol in the Achenar system. The senator told the media: “We Imperials value the finer things, even during times of political upset. So I intend to celebrate the end of the year... Read more
Battle Ceases in Wally Bei System
The conflict between two opposing factions in the Wally Bei system has ended. The fleets of both Wally Bei Technical and the Traditional Wally Bei Constitution Party were significantly reduced in a prolonged series of battles. The leaders of both organisations issued a joint statement: “We recognise that our... Read more