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« Reply #315 on: 03 October 2015, 03:45:23 » |
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Aisling Duval Objects to Grandfather’s MarriageAisling Duval Objects to Grandfather’s Marriage Aisling Duval has lodged an objection to the marriage of her grandfather, the Emperor to Florence Lavigny. Coming out of the Office for Marriage with her Lawyer she read a prepared statement from a cue - “I have lodged a formal objection to my grandfather marrying his fancy woman not for love, not for marriage itself, but to change the succession without having to appear in the Senate. That’s all I’ve got to say at this time.” This unusual action will trigger a hearing of the Marriage Council in the next few days. They will review and make a decision on the validity of her objection. Experts we have spoken to believe it is unlikely to succeed. Source: Galnet NewsSource: Aisling Duval Objects to Grandfather’s Marriage
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« Reply #316 on: 03 October 2015, 08:45:09 » |
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Pomp and Circumstance of the Royal WeddingPomp and Circumstance of the Royal Wedding Foreign dignitaries are beginning to gather on Capitol in Achenar, in preparation for the royal wedding. Senators from throughout Imperial space have begun arriving, and many leaders from friendly independent systems too. Red carpets have been laid in local starports, and for the full length of the Imperial Avenue. Gilded open-topped speeders can be seen ferrying them to their ornate quarters at the Imperial Palace. For the ceremony itself, special wheeled gilded carriages pulled by horses. The route is already being prepared with arrays of brightly coloured flower arrangements flanking the red carpets on the tree-lined route. Huge banners carrying the Imperial Crest are being raised between the trees, and on the faces of key buildings. Many have said it is this sort of thing that shows the grandeur of the Empire at its best. Source: Galnet NewsSource: Pomp and Circumstance of the Royal Wedding
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« Reply #317 on: 03 October 2015, 08:45:09 » |
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Investigation in to VP Death InconclusiveInvestigation in to VP Death Inconclusive Despite the suspicious circumstances that have been widely reported, no further information has come to light. Social media is alleging a high level cover-up, and it seems large amounts of data have disappeared due to system failures. President Halsey is said to be devastated, and gave a brief statement offering her sympathy to the family. It is understood there are a great many discussions going on behind the scenes to appoint a new VP, which under Federal Law must be completed within 30 days of the VP’s loss. Alder Simons has given an emotional interview on the chat show ‘Jenkinson’- “It’s big business behind his murder. Those evil people – the military industrial complex of old – they’ve always been against my dear Nigel’s government and its policies. Who else could launch such a big cover-up without attracting attention?” Source: Galnet NewsSource: Investigation in to VP Death Inconclusive
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« Reply #318 on: 03 October 2015, 08:45:09 » |
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Onionhead Now Wiped OutOnionhead Now Wiped Out Admiral Vincent, the Federal Admiral of the Fleet, has announced that the Federal Navy has now practically eliminated the narcotic ‘onionhead’ from Panem in Kappa Fornacis. “Our systematic destruction of the crop has now paid off, and I am pleased to say we have destroyed all the crops without the loss of a single life since the unfortunate incident a few weeks ago.” Despite continued pockets of resistance the Admiral also announced a civic aid package to help rebuild the farms to produce less controversial crops, a move that has earned praise from commentators for its political shrewdness. In a follow up statement an aide requested that independent pilots provide Agri Medicines, Crop Harvesters, Land Enrichment Systems and Biowaste to meet the increased demand generated by the package. Source: Galnet NewsSource: Onionhead Now Wiped Out
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« Reply #319 on: 03 October 2015, 13:45:12 » |
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Emperor Seriously UnwellEmperor Seriously Unwell Rumours are circulating that the Emperor’s condition is far worse than is being admitted. One source even claimed that he has died, but that hasn’t been confirmed. A senior palace source informed us that Chancellor Blaine would announce his death if it happened. We believe it likely that his sickness has merely worsened. Following the rumours there is also speculation is that his wedding to Florence Lavigny might be delayed. Imperial stock markets have dropped further on this news. Source: Galnet NewsSource: Emperor Seriously Unwell
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« Reply #320 on: 03 October 2015, 13:45:12 » |
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Emperor in ComaEmperor in Coma Senator Anders Blaine, Chancellor to Emperor Hengist Duval has made a statement on the steps of the Imperial Palace- “It is with regret I have to announce that his grace, Emperor Hengist Duval’s sickness has worsened, and he has fallen into a coma. His life is not in danger, he is stable, and his doctors are hopeful of a recovery. In the mean time I will of course continue in my role as Chancellor, and the Empire will continue to run under my day to day control, as it has done for the past decades, so nothing will change.” Rumours from anonymous Imperial staff are that Emperor Hengist is on a life support machine and perhaps unlikely to recover. Shares in Imperial corporations have continued to fall on the news. Source: Galnet NewsSource: Emperor in Coma
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« Reply #321 on: 03 October 2015, 13:45:12 » |
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Boom Time in LHS 3447Boom Time in LHS 3447 The Future of LHS 3447 party are celebrating an economic boom in their system. They have announced that they will share that good fortune as part of their future development initiatives. “The success of LHS 3447 is in large part due to the numbers of independent pilots who pass through and trade in this system. In fact Trevithick Dock is known for being the starting point for many pilots’ careers. “In recognition of this we are subsidising a 10% discount for all pilots using the shipyards and outfitting facilities in Trevithick Dock, Dalton Gateway and Worlidge Terminal.” Source: Galnet NewsSource: Boom Time in LHS 3447
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« Reply #322 on: 03 October 2015, 18:45:16 » |
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The Menace of Illegal RacingThe Menace of Illegal Racing Traders operating in several systems have called on the authorities to clamp down on increasing levels of illegal racing- “These speeding ships are a menace!” a representative declared. “They perform dangerous manoeuvres at ridiculous speeds and that puts honest traders like us in danger.” Official comment has not been forthcoming and one such racer posted anonymously on social media stating- “The Buckyball Race is the best thing ever and I’d like to see one of the system authority Vipers try and keep up with us!” Source: Galnet NewsSource: The Menace of Illegal Racing
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« Reply #323 on: 03 October 2015, 18:45:18 » |
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Patreus Queries Emperor’s Coma in the SenatePatreus Queries Emperor’s Coma in the Senate In the first Senate session in the New Year since the public holidays, Senator Denton Patreus, Senator for Eotienses, has asked the burning question of the Senate. He directed it at the Chancellor, Senator Blaine - “It saddens us to hear that his grace Emperor Hengist has fallen into a coma, but we need to think for the future of our beloved Empire. How long will his grace be in a coma before we trigger the succession? This has not happened in over a thousand years, and it is for us to decide. One day? One week? One month? One year? “We need a strong leader, and we should set a date in the near future when we review the situation.” There was a frisson of mumbling in the Senate after his comments and a general consensus to review the situation at the next session. Source: Galnet NewsSource: Patreus Queries Emperor’s Coma in the Senate
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« Reply #324 on: 03 October 2015, 18:45:18 » |
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Aisling Duval Reaffirms her Objection to Emperor’s MarriageAisling Duval Reaffirms her Objection to Emperor’s Marriage Aisling Duval, once thought to be second in line to the throne, has objected to the finding of the Marriage Council that her objection had no merit. She has said on a leaked private chat - “The rotten marriage council is made up of my grandfather’s cronies. How can they block my objection now it is clear he is in a coma? Marriage is about love!” The ruling of the Marriage Council was apparently made before the announcement of the coma, and under Imperial rules, an objection cannot be lodged more than once by the same person. Source: Galnet NewsSource: Aisling Duval Reaffirms her Objection to Emperor’s Marriage
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« Reply #325 on: 03 October 2015, 23:45:05 » |
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Dulos System Sees Massive Swing for IndependenceDulos System Sees Massive Swing for Independence Commentators from the Dulos system are reporting a massive swing in the popularity of the Dulos Defence Party who recently announced that they would seek to withdraw the system from the Federation. A spokesman for the party said - “Following on from our success with the economy for the markets under our control this additional boost just reinforces that our vision for the future of our system is the correct one.” An official statement from President Halsey’s office has not been forthcoming and this news can only increase the political turmoil her presidency has become embroiled in. Source: Galnet NewsSource: Dulos System Sees Massive Swing for Independence
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« Reply #326 on: 03 October 2015, 23:45:05 » |
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Rumours of Imperial Wedding Delay ConfirmedRumours of Imperial Wedding Delay Confirmed After days of widely circulating rumours that ships belonging to major dignitaries had not yet departed for tomorrow’s wedding, the palace this morning confirmed that there will be a delay to the start of festivities. Chancellor Anders Blaine made an announcement on the steps of the Imperial Palace saying - “It is with deep regret I have to announce that his Grace, the Emperor Hengist Duval, remains too unwell to participate in the wedding ceremony tomorrow. As such, it is with great sadness that I must declare a temporary postponement of the intended revelries. Hopefully this will be a delay of just a few days. I will make announcements each day once we know more.” The Chancellor refused to take questions, and returned inside the palace moments after his announcement. Although there is anger amongst some lesser dignitaries that they weren’t told in advance, the markets did not notably change in reaction to this news, suggesting that the... Rumours of Imperial Wedding Delay ConfirmedSource: Rumours of Imperial Wedding Delay Confirmed
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« Reply #327 on: 03 October 2015, 23:45:05 » |
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Embattled Federal President Asks Us to ‘Hold Firm’Embattled Federal President Asks Us to ‘Hold Firm’ In a Presidential address last night, President Jasmina Halsey gave a length speech outlining the various successes she claims her government has made over the course of their current term. However, when pressed to answer questions regarding the recent wave of systems scrambling to leave the Federal fold, President Halsey simply said - “We are facing troubled times. While it is easy for some to declare that the military are the solution, we must look further ahead. Our society fails those who need our help the most and it is by lifting those at the bottom that we will restore Federal society to what it should be.” Political pundits were quick to point out that her speech contained very little substance, with many complaining that the President had failed to address any of the actual threats that face the Federation today. Some have even gone so far as to suggest that her mishandling of the current socioeconomic climate has left the... Embattled Federal President Asks Us to ‘Hold Firm’Source: Embattled Federal President Asks Us to ‘Hold Firm’
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« Reply #328 on: 04 October 2015, 04:45:14 » |
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Imperial Marriage PostponedImperial Marriage Postponed In a follow up to yesterday’s announcement, the marriage of Emperor Hengist to his childhood sweetheart, Florence Lavigny, has now been postponed indefinitely. The news marks the first time in over five hundred years that an Imperial wedding has had to have been delayed for any reason. As well as costing the Imperial Treasury a small fortune, the delay comes as a serious blow to Arissa Lavingly’s claim to the throne. Experienced commentators have noted that whilst Arissa currently enjoys the support of Chancellor Blaine, a well respected and staunch supporter of traditional Imperial values, he has previously stated that the next Emperor should follow the Duval line. Source: Galnet NewsSource: Imperial Marriage Postponed
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« Reply #329 on: 04 October 2015, 04:45:19 » |
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Patreus Announces Generous Settlement of Dispute in DuriusSenator Patreus today announced an end to hostilities in the Durius system. The conflict in Durius began after the ruling authorities defaulted on a large debt that they’d inherited from the previous government. The Senator’s civic management teams are now in the process of taking over control of the system’s government in preparation for its new status as an Imperial world. As well as declaring the aforementioned changes, Senator Patreus offered a great deal of praise in response to the overwhelming number of independent pilots who travelled to Durius in order to join his cause - “In this modern age of new drive technology and rapid interstellar travel we find ourselves becoming ever more reliant on the outstanding work carried out by our honoured allies of the Pilot’s Federation. Without their timely assistance many more causalities would have befallen both sides of the conflict. Not just myself, but the people of Durius owe those brave independent pilots a debt of gratitude for... Patreus Announces Generous Settlement of Dispute in DuriusSource: Patreus Announces Generous Settlement of Dispute in Durius
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