Post Views: 1,940 Standing on the steps of the Senate building, Chancellor Anders Blaine announced the Senate’s decision on the succession. In a historic selection, and as a result of a clear majority vote, Arissa Lavigny-Duval will be the next ruler of the Empire. She will be the first... Read more
Imperial Succession Vote in Senate Today
Post Views: 1,073 Imperial Succession Vote in Senate Today Today is the last day of deliberation for the Senate over the question of who will become the next Emperor. By law, the Senate must announce the new Emperor by a clear majority decision tomorrow. Meanwhile, many are asking how... Read more
Fuel Rats Complete 2,000th Rescue
Post Views: 1,037 Fuel Rats Complete 2,000th Rescue In the 38 days since the Fuel Rats’ last made headlines, the group has rescued a further 1,000 ships, bringing the total number of Commanders saved from a frustrating insurance experience to 2,000. Financial experts have speculated that this service could... Read more
Chancellor Anders Blaine Issues Statement
Post Views: 1,185 Chancellor Anders Blaine Issues Statement In the early hours of this morning, agents of the Imperial Guard and IISS arrested several members of Chancellor Anders Blaine’s staff. He later released a statement: “It deeply pains me that members of my staff have brought such shame to... Read more
Pioneer Returns from the Depths
Post Views: 1,415 Pioneer Returns from the Depths On the 5th of January 3301, an explorer by the name of Commander Kommodore set off to visit Sagittarius A* in his Eagle-class starship – the first known attempt to reach the core in such a vessel. Nothing more was heard... Read more
Emperor’s Dawn: What does it stand for?
Post Views: 1,164 Emperor’s Dawn: What does it stand for? Since news of Emperor’s Dawn first emerged, there has been extensive speculation about the group’s agenda. That the organisation wants to destabilise the Imperial power base seems highly likely, given that it was almost certainly responsible for the assassination... Read more
Preparation for ‘Bacon Protests’ Anniversary Underway
Post Views: 1,813 Preparation for ‘Bacon Protests’ Anniversary Underway Today, a spokesperson for the Bacon Cats, a cooperative of independent pilots, addressed plans to host a spectacular celebration to mark the upcoming anniversary of the so-called ‘Bacon Protests’. The spokesperson, Julissa Silver, released the following statement: “It’s true that... Read more
Scandal Rocks Chancellor Anders Blaine
Post Views: 1,164 Scandal Rocks Chancellor Anders Blaine Little has been heard from Princess Aisling Duval since it was revealed that one of her key advisors, Patron Damon Clarke, was connected to Emperor’s Dawn. She has reportedly cooperated with both the Senate and IISS investigations into the allegations, and... Read more
Professor Ishmael Palin Responds to Proposal
Post Views: 1,845 Professor Ishmael Palin Responds to Proposal Last week, The Voice of Varati published a message from the Canonn Interstellar Research Group, an independent scientific body, inviting Professor Ishmael Palin to join their organisation. Professor Palin recently made headlines when his Federation-backed programme to research the so-called... Read more
Emperor’s Dawn Appeal Meets with Mixed Response
Post Views: 1,922 Emperor’s Dawn Appeal Meets with Mixed Response Emperor’s Dawn Appeal Meets with Mixed Response Two weeks ago, the organisation known as Emperor’s Dawn issued a public appeal for progenitor cells and narcotics. Given the group’s extremist ideals, the response was understandably mixed. Many of those who... Read more