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Insurgent Group Claims Responsibility for Elyran Draft Office Attack NOUVELLE-ROCHELLE, XANU (GST) - A recent attack against an Elyran draft office on Aemaq has been claimed as, “a revolutionary attack against an oppressive government,” by a previously unknown group calling themselves the Shrouded Fist. Prior to today the Elyran government had not officially named any subjects in the incident and did not respond to the XNS’ request for comment on the matter. Our reporter was ejected from the Republic of Elyra for inquiring into the group allegedly behind the bombing. The Shrouded Fist, in an announcement made on popular social media platform Chirper, advised the attack was, “a strike against the government’s oppression of its workers,” and stated more attacks would follow unless the drafting of non-citizens ceased immediately. The post contained a video allegedly shot by the bomber, or bombers, of a device being planted within the draft office. Chirper deleted the post shortly after it was published due to terms of service violations, but the XNS has been able to acquire a copy of the recording. This video contains content which may not be appropriate for all viewers. Play? >YES< NO Further Reading: Xanan Government Upgrades Elyran Travel Hazard to Highest Level Dominian Forces in Sol: What Does it Mean for the Spur? Markhor Reports Drop in Southern Coalition Shipping Profits

Department of Defense Establishes First Mictlani Unit in Six Years NEW EDINBURGH, CALLISTO (GST) - Calling today, “a critical step towards righting the wrongs of 2462,” SecD. Lucien Courtois and General Chi Hoa Phan, Chief of Staff of the Solarian Army, have officially added the 119th Infantry Division (Mictlani) to the Solarian Army’s post-2465 list of divisions. Founded from a combination of Mictlani Defense Force (MDF) units, the 137th Infantry Division (Mictlani), and the 142nd Cavalry Division (Mictlani), the 119th has become a central hub for Mictlani forces opposing the Tau Ceti-aligned government occupying the world. Senators and Mictlani in the Alliance have praised its formation, with Sens. Erkan Muhtar and Eirlys Llewelyn called it an important gesture to a community, “gravely slighted,” by the normalization of relations with Biesel last year. The embassy of the Republic of Tau Ceti called the 119th’s formation, “misguided,” and, “a dangerous escalation in an already tense Spur.” A spokesperson for the embassy stated Mictlan left the Alliance of its own accord following, “government abandonment,” in 2462-63 and has, “prospered,” since its occupation began. Sofia Flores, spokesperson for the NGO Society for a Free Mictlan (SML), responded Tau Ceti’s allegations are an, “utter and total fabrication,” which overlook damage done during the Tau Cetite Armed Forces’ (TCAF) occupation of the planet and its major cities. Support for an end to the occupation of Mictlan remains extremely high among Solarians, with 89% responding they are supportive or very supportive. However, far fewer respondents support going to war over Mictlan, with 45% stating they would be willing or very willing, and 53% stating they would be unwilling or very unwilling. Among Mictlani and other refugees support for war is far higher, with 92% responding they would be willing or very willing to accept a war with Biesel for a free Mictlan. Further Reading: Courtois: 119th Division to be Based in Northern Command Region Among the Woods: Visegradi’s Pagan Communities Zeng-Hu Stocks Wobble After Damage to Coalition Regional Headquarters

Assunzione: Southern Coalition Shipping Remains “Hazardous” TRIESTO, ASSUNZIONE (GST) - Despite efforts to control and police major warp lanes in the south, shipping lanes continue to see less traffic and more incidents than this time in 2467. Warp lanes around the Republic of Assunzione have become some of the most incident-prone in the Coalition during the past few months, and the Republic has issued an official statement it is attempting, “all available means,” to protect travelers, but warned the warp lanes near it are, “particularly hazardous.” Routes passing near the Lemurian Sea — a mostly unpopulated and little explored region of the Spur — are reported to be the most dangerous. An area associated with legends and folklore, the Lemurian Sea is regarded as a cursed area by many Assunzione. Most expeditions into it since the 23rd century have been corporate-funded or sponsored by the Assumzionii government, with few outside actors expressing interest in the region. It is presently unknown why so many ships have begun to stray close to the Sea when typical warp lanes often take ships away from it. Astral phenomenon may be behind the disappearances, per the Tsukuyomi Institute of Interstellar Observation, based in the Federal Technocracy of Galatea. Travelers voyaging near Assunzione are recommended to ensure their automated emergency broadcast system(s) are functional and up-to-regulation prior to approaching Light’s Edge. It is additionally recommended to avoid warp lanes near the Light’s Edge-Lemurian Sea border due to ongoing concerns about the area’s safety. Further Reading: Bombing of Elyran Military Office Remains Unsolved Assunzionii Writer Ozias Terzis Teases Next Book on Spurian Precursors Over Objections from Scientific Community, Zeng-Hu Solarian Ambassador to Xanu Meets Pataliputra Business Leaders

Airborne Unit Selected as Imperial Expeditionary Force NOVA LUXEMBOURG, MOROZ (GST) - The High Command of the Imperial Army has announced the 12th Airborne Operations Brigade (AOB) will be the Empire’s mighty sword abroad in defense of our allies in the Alliance. Formed to serve as a quick dagger to any enemy force that would dare arms against our Empire, the brigade has the military’s utmost confidence in its victory over terrorism at home and abroad. Known for their distinct berets and valorous record of service, our “Paras” are eagerly anticipated by the Alliance and shall, Goddess willing, arrive in time for summer operations on Lycoris, a Solarian colonial world beset by insurrection and rebellion. The Brigade’s paras are, “eager to get into the action,” per one of its officers, Captain Gradialav Bojanić, commanding officer of Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, who provided the following statement to the INN: “Our paras represent the best, brightest, and most well-motivated soldiers of HM’s Imperial Army. After their last tour hunting Reacher scamps they are more than ready to get to the Alliance and show our allies how the One-Two Punch handles a band of scraggly blaggards.” A Solarian Army spokesperson contacted by the INN advised the Solarian Armed Forces are, “very pleased,” to see the expeditionary force getting underway. Our citizens should take comfort in the growing alliance between Moroz and Unity Station, and our enemies should be wary of it. Further Reading: Investigation into Alleged Maritime Navigational Issues on Novi Jadran Continues Viceroyalty: Rain Levels Decreasing on Monthly Basis Army in Talks with Alliance for Next-Generation Laser Protection Systems

San Colette: Phoron Cleanup on D’Anzin May Take “Many Years” NUEVA ISABELA, SAN COLETTE (GST) - In a press conference earlier today held by the Republic of San Colette and the Northern Solarian Reconstruction Mandate Geraldo de los Reyes (GOV-NSRM) announced phoronic cleanup on D’Anzin is proceeding, “at pace,” but may take, “several years to a decade,” before the planet is declared fully clean of residual contamination from massive phoron fires started by secessionist groups during the 2465 invasion of the planet. President Maribel Sarmiento (PPC) stated she is, “very pleased,” with efforts to clean up the planet, but hopes the pace of cleanup can accelerate as it goes on. D’Anzin was a major source of San Colette’s native phoron processing industry prior to 2462, and was badly damaged in fighting on the planet in 2465. Cleanup operations are being led by the NSRM with assistance by Einstein Engines and the government of Mars, both of which have prior involvement in dealing with phoron contamination during the “Violet Dawn” catastrophe. The population of D’Anzin has dropped steadily since 2465 due to both contamination and a shrinking phoronics industry, with many facilities destroyed or only partially functional and export restrictions on the fuel limiting practical access to foreign markets. Colettish Phoronics (PhoroCol) has seen its profits shrink and is, according to a 2467 report, at risk of bankruptcy without subsidies. An immigrant from D’Anzin to San Colette who spoke to the SANN on condition of anonymity advised they would not return to the planet after cleanup was completed as, “there’s nothing for me there – no jobs, no future. Better to put my skills as a pipe-fitter to use in the shipyards here [on San Colette] instead of collecting unemployment [on D’Anzin].” Cleanup on the planet itself is described as, “hazardous and potentially dangerous,” in a Solarian government posting seeking transfers from other branches of the Department of the Interior to the NSRM’s division. Government-owned synthetics are reportedly being heavily used to clean up the most contaminated areas, such as destroyed facilities where phoron stockpiles burned for days during the planet’s invasion. Further Reading: Solarian Association of Medical Professionals to Release Results of 2466-68 Martian Phoron Contamination Study SISA Reportedly Investigating Public Corruption Scandal on New Hai Phong Empire of Shadows: Hit New Documentary Covers Ake Torvald and the Cetite Security State Behind His Rise to Power

Port Authority Discovers Large Unregistered Phoron Shipment in Pataliputra PATALIPUTRA, XANU (GST) - The Metropolitan Port Authority Police Department (MPAPD) of Pataliputra has announced the recent discovery of several mislabeled crates containing previously unregistered tanks of fuel-grade phoron in a port facility frequented by vessels from the broader Coalition. The fuel was discovered following a report by the Bamhda Interstellar Port of broken shipping emitting an acrid smell and leaking an unusually-colored fluid. Port Authority officers responded to the scene and quickly evacuated the port, fearing a possible fuel explosion, and quarantined the area immediately surrounding the shipping container. Firefighters and All-Xanu Public Security Office bomb technicians successfully retrieved the container and decontaminated the immediate area, though the warehouse and terminal remain closed by the MPAPD and AXPSO as it is considered a potential crime scene by police officials. Port Authority officials have released photos of the scene and container, which appears to be an unmarked shuttle fuel tank with a crack on the side. The container is reported to have belonged to the Stafýlia food service company, headquartered in the Republic of Assunzione. The AXSO has advised it considers this incident a potential case of hazardous materials smuggling and is investigating it as such. Bamhda Interstellar Port has advised its staff will work with authorities and requested patience with shipment delays due to the closure of Terminal C by investigators. Members of the public are urged to report any evidence related to the crime to the AXPSO online here or by contacting their public tip line Further Reading: Konyanger League sees Increasing Popularity on Xanu Controversial Assunzionii Writer Ozias Terzis Speaks Out About Alleged Mistreatment on Stellar Corporate Conglomerate Vessel IXP Calls for Harsher Import Controls

Consultative Assembly Approves Sale of Anti-Orbital Missile to Republic of Konyang NOUVELLE-ROCHELLE, XANU (GST) - In a supermajority vote spearheaded by the Popular Democratic Party and All-Xanu Free League both houses of the Consultative Assembly have approved the sale of the XLAM-65 “Durandal” anti-orbital missile and its launchers to the Republic of Konyang. A planetary modification of the XLAM-63 “Blackstar” missile used by the All-Xanu Spacefleet, the Durandal is the primary anti-orbital missile of the All-Xanu Armed Forces and is believed by analysts to outperform similar Solarian, Biesellite, and Morozian missile systems across the Spur. President Afzal applauded the sale’s approval, noting the Spur is, “far less stable than it was a decade ago,” and hoping the arming of Konyang would, “discourage any would-be aggressors from attempting to recreate the Interstellar War in our time.” The Solarian-Coalition border was the site of increased activity in 2467, with both the Coalition and Alliance holding military readiness exercises on their sides of the border. The Solarian embassy in Nouvelle-Rochelle described the sale as, “a dangerous escalation in an already disputed region.” The Alliance continues to recognize the Republic of Konyang as an area in dispute, despite it having joined the Coalition in 2462. Gadpathur also condemned the move, describing the missiles as, “better used to defend integral parts of the Coalition, not confused Solarians.” The Xanan public is generally supportive of the move to provide defensive missiles to Konyang, with 57% expressing support or very strong support for investing in pan-Coalition defense spending. Support is highest among Free League (71%) and PDP (68%) voters, and lowest among Socialist Union voters (38%). Oscar Durrani, leader of the AXSU, who voted against the resolution, advised he is not opposed to further pan-Coalition defense spending but cautioned against, “exporting our country’s defenses during a time of interstellar crisis.” Further Reading: Fisanduhian Community on Xanu Calls for Boycott of Solarian Band “Interstellar Girls” due to Moroz Tour The Solarian Connection: How Venusian Drugs Impact Xanan Communities Boiling Point: Elyran Civil Unrest and the Phoron Scarcity

Solarian Musical Tour “Smash Hit” Across Core Worlds NOVA LUXEMBOURG, MOROZ (GST) - The famous Solarian musical group “Interstellar Girls” has become a pan-Imperial sensation since the beginning of their “Touched by the Goddess” tour in late March 2468. Though one of the top acts in their home nation some members of the INN’s cultural desk expressed doubt the band’s distinctive “V-pop” style would have much success in the Empire, all shows — as of the time of writing — have been sold out. The band is most popular among young adults and teenagers, many of whom are already familiar with Solarian culture, and less popular among older adults. The tour has not been without controversy as some members of House Caladius have criticized its name (no members of the band are Tribunalists) as, “dangerously close,” to insulting the Tribunal. Despite this controversy the tour shows no sign of abating soon, with its next shows — in Domelkos, Hongse Chengbao, and Nova Rijeka — having already sold out. A recent concertgoer, Lady Marianne Ulrike von Goudeau-Strelitz, a primary school student from Jinxiang, summarized the feelings of many Interstellar Girls concertgoers in a statement given to the INN at a recent concert in Nova Luxembourg. “Obviously, I am a mere student — not even my family’s inheriting issue — but I hope to join HM’s Diplomatic Corps once I finish university, so it’s important I keep up with foreign culture. Plus, as it would abrogate my family’s honor if I did not say this, I like their music. It’s something different than the usual fare.” The “Touched by the Goddess” tour is slated to continue throughout the remainder of spring, and has been sponsored in part by House Seok as an effort to promote interstellar tourism to the Empire. Further Reading: Venus: Inside the Lodestone of Solarian Culture Coalition Plagued by Bandits as Elyra Abandons Ally Sun Reach Tour Stop Cancelled due to Weather

Senator Erkan Muhtar’s Elyra-to-Earth Religious Tourism Act Passes with “Supporters of State Oppression” Restrictions UNITY STATION (GST) - The SFP has gained a victory today with the passing of the Earth-Elyra Faith Relations Act, which allows for free transit between the Republic and Alliance for religious reasons such as pilgrimages. The Act has a provision which bars designated “Supporters of State Oppression” from entering the Alliance using EEFRA justifications. Calling it, “a victory for the Islamic community in the modern Spur.” Sen. Muhtar provided the following statement to the SANN: “The EEFRA helps alleviate suffering by Elyran Muslims while maintaining our hardline stance against the Republic’s unacceptable violence towards its own citizens. This — need I remind Prime Minister Nouzari — is both against interstellar law and the teachings of the Prophet, praise be unto Him. While some may criticize me for taking a ‘softer’ stance on Elyra through this Act we must understand and acknowledge our Alliance is home to the holy sites of almost every major religion. If we kept people from their faith, we would not live up to the promise of our Alliance: a nation for all humanity.” The EEFRA is expected to be signed into law by PM Strom by the end of the week, and is anticipated to benefit Earth’s economy through religious tourism to holy sites across the planet. The President of the United Arab Republic, which contains multiple religions sites, praised Sen. Muhtar’s decision as, “the right thing to do in a time of interstellar tension.” Further Reading: Solarian Communist Party Condemns EEFRA as “Contrary” to Aims of Anti-Elyra Tariffs Konyanger, Solarian, Dominian Baseball Leagues Open 2468 Season Senator Llewelyn: Republic of Elyra Facing “A Crisis of Unrest”

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Konyang Police Superintendent Shot Outside Residence USHISHIR, KONYANG (GST) - Earlier today Konyang National Police Superintendent Daewon Kim, of the Ushishir Police Department, was reported to have been shot outside his residence while cycling. The KNP have released an official statement which notes Kim is, “in stable condition,” and the suspected shooter is in custody. While a motivation has not been released, police in Ushishir have recently undertaken significant efforts against organized crime in the city. Gun violence is rare on Konyang, making this attack an unusual event for the planet. Photographs of the gun captured by a freelance photographer at the scene show it is similar in design to handguns issued to Konyang’s military. A pachinko parlor operator interviewed by the XNS who wished to remain anonymous advised they are, “very worried,” the crackdown and shooting will lead to further violence in Ushishir. “Nobody wants this to become a repeat of ‘65 in Suwon, when it all went to pieces. There’s a way of doing things in this industry: pay your fair share to the local guys and get left alone. Maybe even get some security in return. I don’t want to have my whole business ruined because the superintendent wants to bump up the government’s approval ratings. I’ve got power bills and employees to pay.” Other residents expressed concern the crackdown will force smaller businesses to shutter as tourists avoid the city and local businesses are forced to close their doors. Gyu-ri #079, chief operations officer of the New Paektu Ski Resort, advised the XNS, “the only winners of any unrest in New Hokkaido are trans-stellar corporations with enough capital to endure several loss years. We’ve been lucky and have kept out of the red, but a lot of other resorts haven’t been as fortunate. Nobody here wants to see the prefecture turned into a new Silversun, but we’ll become one if tourists keep avoiding us.” Further Reading: Decision 2470: How will Xanans Vote in a Post-Afzal Era? Shipping in Southern Coalition Remains “Very Risky” per Assessors Opinion: The Alliance at War with its Past on Lycoris

Bugs, Rains, and Infrastructure Woes Trouble Visegradi Relief Expedition SUN REACH, EMPIRE OF DOMINIA (GST) - The Solarian Scientific and Relief Expedition (SSRE) do Sun Reach under Doctor Dieter Nicolescu, of the Nowa Bratislava Xenosciences Research Institute (NBXRI), has reported its progress as, “slow but steady,” over the past weeks on Sun Reach. A Dominian colonial world, the planet is dominated by marshy terrain and thick forests which make travel by anything but helicopter or boat impractical. Infrastructure has been described by Doctor Nicolesu as, “very limited,” outside of certain areas. The recent winter season brought some of the world’s highest rain levels since recording began in the 2420s, and recent levels have exceeded fragmentary data from before 2302. Doctor Nicolescu informed the SANN his staff are tired, but in good spirits, and have been, “greatly impressed,” by assistance from the local authorities, including military engineers. Xenobotanists from NBXRI working alongside Dominian scientists have identified several plant species native to Sun Reach which were unknown to Solarian scientists and described the planet as a potential, “treasure trove,” of new species. Aside from scientific research the SSRE has distributed humanitarian rations to badly-impacted villages and is assisting local residents with the development of anti-flooding infrastructure to prevent further damage. The local governor’s office, in an official statement provided to the SANN, advised the governor is, “beyond pleased the Alliance has assisted us in our hour of need.” Across the Spur the actions of the SSRE have been viewed by some as a return to form of the Alliance, which has provided aid to other nations in times of need. The Solarian public is generally supportive of further aid, with 57% of respondents expressing some level of support. Those critical generally cited the need for continued support of areas damaged in the civil war or opposition to foreign involvement after 2462. Further Reading: Mandates: Colettish Economy Returns to Prewar Levels Coalition, Dominian, Solarian Public Transit Authorities Meet for Weeklong 2468 Summit in New Odesa Department of Justice Arrests 23 in Major Public Corruption Investigation on Silversun

Our Army Extends a Hand of Friendship to Unity Station NOVA LUXEMBOURG, MOROZ (GST) - With ties deepening between our great Empire and the venerable Solarian Alliance the High Lord General of His Majesty’s Imperial Army, Grand Duchess-Electress Dorothea-Frieda Strelitz, has confirmed His Majesty’s Imperial Military is in discussions with their counterparts in the Alliance regarding the dispatching of an expeditionary force to the rebellious Solarian world of Lycoris. There, the Alliance’s army has fought valiantly against the scourge of insurrection and rebellion in defense of its people and Unity Station’s laws. Opposing the Solarian government is a motley collection of rebels and bandits affiliated with a vanquished pretender to Unity Station. The Alliance has magnanimously recognized our continued excellence in counter-insurgency operations with minimal disruption to our population, and the Imperial Army’s Department for Imperial Outreach has advised the INN if any forces are deployed, they will likely be drawn from the First Army Group, responsible for the garrison and defense of some Imperial Core sectors, or the 3rd Army Group, assigned to the near frontier, and the expeditionary force, “should not exceed a division in its size.” With Lycoris resembling Hyrcania or Sun Reach in its climate and environment — a temperate world covered in thick, sometimes tropical, forests. Rumors have begun to spread about which forces will be deployed to the Alliance, with many vying for the honor of such a prestigious duty. Rumored frontrunners are the X. Army’s airborne units, notably the 12th Airborne Operations Brigade, or the II. Army’s mountaineering units, notably the 1st Mountain Division. Both units are rapid-deployment and difficult-terrain forces, with the 1st having a long history of operations in Fisanduh’ difficult terrain. Enlistment and transfer requests for both are reported to have sharply increased, with many young soldiers seeing it as an opportunity to prove themselves as able to assist our ally in its domestic security. Further Reading; Jadranic Authorities: Coastal Navigation System Suffered “Consistent Neglect” in Certain Areas Solarian Scientific Expedition Arrives in Sun Reach, Sun Reach Commissioner of Imperial Education: Imperial Students to Attending Solarian Universities Increased “Dramatically” in 2567-68 Academic Year

Snake Eyes: Konyanger Police Dismantle Organized Crime Gambling Operations in Tourist Hotspot USHISHIR, KONYANG (GST) - The Konyang National Police have announced a major operation to curtail organized crime-affiliated gambling rings in the tourist hotspot of Ushishir, New Hokkaido, as the Republic of Konyang struggles to recover its position as a tourist destination following the Rampancy Crisis. Known for its health tourism and winter sports, which draw tourists from across the Coalition and beyond, the city avoided the worst impacts of the crisis but has struggled to attract tourists in the aftermath, with Xanans interviewed by the XNS citing concerns about safety as one of their top reasons for not visiting Konyang. Other reasons included religious concerns and increasing travel costs, with more Xanans opting to vacation on Xanu itself in 2467 than any other point in the last decade. Criminal operations targeted by the National Police included gambling halls and clubs affiliated with known Konyanger organized crime groups such as the Benevolent Guild and 5-Cheung. Several foreign nationals affiliated with Konyanger organized crime were arrested, with the National Police stating in an official press release it is working with Solarian, Xanan, and Vysokan authorities to coordinate potential law enforcement extraditions. Superintendent Daewon Kim of the Ushishir Police Department informed the XNS he was, “very happy,” with the outcome of the investigation and hoped it would, “help revitalize tourism in our city. Organized crime and corruption have been consistently cited as a top issue for the Republic of Konyang since a 2463 Coalition-led report on its government following its entry into the defensive pact. Xanu’s government has been particularly vocal about Konyang’s corruption issues, with some politicians claiming criminal organizations operating on Konyang provide an “open door” for Biesel- or Alliance-originating illicit goods to enter the Coalition. Further Reading: Rep. Begam Praises Konyang Police Actions LibertIPC Criticizes All-Xanu Public Security Office for “Substandard” Support for Synthetic Officers Stafýlia: Inside the Assunzionii Fast Food Juggernaut