Federal President Announces Tax Rises in New Year
federationjasmina Halseypolicy/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
Durius Fights Back
denton Patreuswars / conflicts 29 December 2014
The armed conflict between Senator Patreus’s Imperial forces and those of the impoverished Durius system continues. Patreus is paying well for outside assistance, but an exhausted Governor Malachai has spoken out. “What can we do? Our people are dying. We cannot pay even the interest on these crippling debts.... Read more
Federal Shadow President Demands Conscription
federationgalactic Newszachary Hudson 28 December 2014
In the traditional speeches that mark the re-opening of Congress after the holiday, Congressman and Shadow President Zachary Hudson has outlined his views for the coming year. In a long speech highly critical of his opponent President Halsey, the only new element was his criticism of Federal youth. “We... Read more
Senator Torval Blames Federal Agitators from Luluwala for Sorbago Rebellion
federationgalactic Newszemina Torval 28 December 2014
Senator Torval has already blamed outside forces for the recently suppressed rebellion in Sorbago. Last night on the political debate panel show ‘Question Everything’ she went further. “Yes, these are terrible events, but sometimes people are easily led. My forces have reported ships coming from Luluwala supplying guns to... Read more
Shadow President Hudson Supports Navy
admiral Vincentfederationjasmina Halseypolicy/economyzachary 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
For the first time Aisling Duval revealed a little of the state of mind of her father Harold, on “Late Night with Aaron Smith”. He is no longer considered by many as heir to the throne, following the Emperor’s formal declaration that he is not of sound mind. “My... Read more
University Student Sit-In
federationgalactic News 26 December 2014
A peaceful Christmas demonstration which started on Christmas Day continues on the steps of the Congress building in Olympus Village on Mars. This year Christmas falls during the cold season, and the students are wrapped up warm, mostly dressed in red and white Santa outfits. Above them a giant... Read more
Torval Backs Patreus’s Line on the Imperial Succession
arissa Lavigny-Duvaldenton Patreusgalactic Newszemina Torval 26 December 2014
In a frosty response to a question from a reporter climbing into a speeder, Senator Torval replied: “All this in-fighting over the succession is unseemly. I have at least as much Imperial blood as that Arissa Lavigny woman and you don’t see me clamouring for the throne. Any fool... Read more
Commanders Decide Two Civil Wars as Torval Triumphs, Patreus Defeated but Defiant
denton Patreushengist Duvalpolicy/economyzemina 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
Senator Torval Frees 10,000 Slaves
galactic Newszemina Torval 25 December 2014
Senator Torval has long criticised slavery outside the Empire or ‘unregulated slavery’ as she refers to it. Even though she doesn’t celebrate Christmas, for the last few years she has freed slaves she has found for sale in Federal systems. Speaking from her yacht the ‘Xanadu’ she said: “Today,... Read more
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