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Suezi Port District Quarantined by Authorities Following Outbreak of Strange Illness QAMAR AZRAQ, NEW SUEZ (GST) - The Suezi Port Authority has announced the quarantine of the New Kosseir Port District following an outbreak of strange, flu-like symptoms among dockworkers. Workers at the plant reported feelings of exhaustion, sluggishness, severe headaches, and — in some examples — intrusive thoughts. As the port mostly handles refrigerated foods it was assumed the source of the outbreak was contaminated shipments or improperly stored refrigeration, or a gas leak, leading to hazardous working conditions. However, personnel sent in with hazardous environment respirators reported the same symptoms after several minutes and one responder was removed following an attempt to throw themselves under a moving automated cart system. When removed, the responder had no recollection of the event. The district is currently closed to all employees, with citizen workers assigned to different facilities if not required to ensure the safety of its automated and semi-automated systems. New Suezi police and National Guard personnel have established a security cordon and the governor is reported to have petitioned for the Ministry of Defense and Warfare to dispatch a hazardous environment team to the area. Local officials have urged calm and advise all arriving freighters should expect delays if inbound to the moon. As of the time of writing no deaths have been reported, but 83 port workers or first responders have been hospitalized for various conditions. Despite earlier fears, workers have not shown signs of being exposed to a chemical attack and seemed to recover quickly when removed from the district. Further Reading: National Guard Asks for Citizen Cooperation in Containing District Piracy Continues to Rise in Southern Spur 18 Non-Citizens Detained in Draft Office Riot

Assunzione Suspends use of Zeng-Hu Drug by Exploratory Agency TRIESTO, ASSUNZIONE (GST) - The Assunzionii Expeditionary Corps (AEC) and Council of Seven, the planet’s legislature, have announced the immediate cessation of its use of the Zeng-Hu anti-psionic drug PsiProtect Broad Use in operations. AEC officials contacted by the XNS advised they are also recalling all vessels not currently in the Lemurian Sea which have been issued the drug, and have begun investigations into the effect of PsiProtect branded drugs on AEC staff and operations with assistance from police authorities. The Assunzione Department of Pharmaceutical Research and Review (ADPRR) has issued an advisory against using PsiProtect-branded drugs and ordered a general recall of the PsiProtect Broad Use drug until allegations of misreported adverse effect frequencies such as the frequency of seizures, nausea, tremors, and death caused by its use have been investigated and reviewed by the agency. An official with the agency who spoke to the XNS on condition of anonymity advised ADPRR officials, “no longer trust,” Zeng-Hu’s internal review process following the release of multiple files demonstrating a pattern of neglect by its subsidiary companies in ensuring their drugs do not cause serious harm to patients. This investigation marks the latest in what has become a difficult year for Zeng-Hu, with an under-investigation fire having closed off multiple floors of its Assunzione headquarters and stock prices having plunged on Xanu and Callisto following the PsiProtect Scandal. On Xanu multiple delegates have called for an investigation into the megacorporation, and the AXPSO has allegedly begun to investigate several Zeng-Hu employees in connection to the ongoing Pataliputra fuel smuggling scandal. Further Reading: Burnt Computers, Battered Corpses: Triesto Police Continue to Investigate Motel Killing Allegedly Linked to PsiProtect Scandal Solarian Department of Commerce Launches Investigation into Zeng-Hu Under Special Authority Zeng-Hu Stocks Dive as Scandal Continues

First Dominian Troops Arrive on Lycoris LYDEN, LYCORIS (GST) - A spokesperson for the Department of Defense has confirmed the arrival, as of earlier today, of the first troops from the Empire of Dominia to assist with peacekeeping efforts on Lycoris. Our reporter on the planet, Le Quynh Cong, provided the following report to the ANN. PLAY? >YES< NO Further Reading: Dominian Heir Conducts Whirlwind Tour of Tundra Planet Tau Ceti More Reliant on Mercenaries to Remain Stable OPINION: ATLAS in Memory and History

Army Announces Procurement of Solarian Laser Defense System JINXIANG, MOROZ (GST) - Following a recent accord with Solarian military development companies by the Imperial Army, the Solarian-produced anti-laser system known as the Energistics Ablative Countermeasure System, or EACS, has been licensed for use by the army and production by the Morozian Interstellar Armaments Conglomerate. Describing EACS as, “both a valuable tool for our military and a kind gift from our allies in the Alliance," Lady Dr. Eliza Volvalaad, Chief Commissioner of His Majesty’s Imperial Military, advised she was, “very pleased,” with the acquisition, particularly in the face of growing Elyran threats against the Spur. “This system will allow our vehicles to better engage in combat against the Elyran threat and their multitude of energy weapons. We would be neglectful in our duties to the military as a procurement office if we did not pursue all possible measures to protect our citizens against the growing Elyran menace to the Spur.” EACS is a system of plates attached to a vehicle's armor which allow for the energy of a laser weapon’s shot to be absorbed and dissipated away from the vehicle and its crew. It was used by Solarian forces during their civil war to great effect and has long been an item of interest to the military, which currently relies on liquid nitrogen smoke projectors to disrupt and dissipate energy weaponry. With the Elyran menace already attempting to seize border worlds, MIAC has advised equipping vehicles with EACS is its, “highest priority as a corporation.” Further Reading: Caria Lodges Protest with Elyra Over Illegal Merchant Vessel Seizure Piracy Continues in Coalition’s South Fleet, Solarian Navy to Hold Joint Anti-Piracy Maneuvers

Consultative Assembly Special Committee Discusses Alleged Corporate Piracy in Southern Spur NOUVELLE-ROCHELLE, XANU (GST) - With survivors of the critically damaged Coalition-aligned refueling station Makris rescued by the Xanan 33rd Expeditionary Fleet having told authorities their station was attacked by a corporate vessel affiliated with the Republic of Biesel, the Consultative Assembly decision to hold an emergency session— the first of its kind since 2465 — to discuss the matter with corporate authorities has been widely praised throughout the Coalition. These allegations mark another blow to megacorporations in the Coalition on the heels of earlier revelations about Zeng-Hu’s testing practices and attacks against Hephaestus’ holdings. Anton Riviera, a lawyer employed by the Stellar Corporate Conglomerate (SCC), represented the cartel before the special committee. While the committee has yet to release its findings, recordings broadcast live by the XNS from its hearing earlier today has painted a contentious picture about the fate of the Makris. Testimony provided by multiple witnesses from the station indicated, shortly after most vessels left the station, a SCC vessel nearby engaged an independent vessel, which suffered a catastrophic reactor detonation, before boarding the station and engaging in a running gunfight with its crew. Myung Park, a maintenance technician aboard the station, advised he heard meltdown alarms shortly after the boarding shuttle departed, followed by, “a tremendous bang,” as the Makris lost central power. Nearby independent vessels and AXSF ships engaged in rescue efforts over the following days. Mr. Riviera called the allegations made by Makris crew, “blatantly misleading,” and advised the SCC vessel’s onboard data recorder indicated it had been fired upon by the Makris and its defensive vessel when approaching to purchase fuel. A Makris crew member with a bandaged face was recorded standing and yelling, “liar,” at Mr. Riviera as he spoke. Mr. Riviera indicated vessel security forces boarded the station to disable its weapons systems and escape the system without causing further damage to the Makris, and stated the SCC vessel’s recorder indicated the Makris’ crew had unintentionally overloaded their reactor through extensive weapons usage. Describing the incident as an, “unfortunate accident,” Mr. Riviera praised nearby ships and the AXSF for rescuing stranded crew the SCC vessel was unable to render aid to due to damage. Representative Jean-Marie Dumont (PDP-FN) questioned Mr. Riviera about a second alleged attack by a corporate vessel in the southern Coalition, to which Mr. Riviera advised he had, “no knowledge of such an incident,” but advised the SCC would cooperate fully with relevant national authorities. Rep. Fahmida Ghose (IXP-KH) asked if Mr. Riviera had any comment on ongoing issues surrounding a Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals drug testing scandal, to which he responded by stating he had no comment about the incident. Rep. Ghose responded by asking if Mr. Riviera had any interest in explaining to Xanans why the SCC had allowed Zeng-Hu to, “murder thousands of Coalition citizens through neglect,” at which point committee chair Rep. Albert Singh (FL-NR) adjourned the meeting. Further Reading: Ministry of Defense: Xanan Expeditionary Force Having “Stabilizing Effect” in Southern Coalition Controversial Author Ozias Terzis Detained for Breaching Police Cordon at Zeng-Hu Headquarters IXP to Hold Anti-Conglomerate Rally in Pataliputra

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AXPSO: Fuel Smuggling Ring Involved Weapon, Military Hardware Trafficking to Southern Coalition PATALIPUTRA, XANU (GST) - With the eyes of the nation focused on a growing criminal scandal in Pataliputra’s dockyards, the All-Xanu Public Security Office has announced a new and unsettling development in the criminal investigation. Checked by AXPSO and local officials of multiple National Militia facilities in the Bamhda District of Pataliputra hage revealed, “unacceptable discrepancies,” between reported stocks of weapons and equipment and the numbers discovered in the warehouses, according to an AXPSO inspector who spoke with the XNS on condition of anonymity. Several Militia officers are allegedly under investigation for involvement in a scheme to trade weapons for phoron to the unknown actor or actors involved in the fuel smuggling plot. Spokespersons for the AXPSO and the National Militia’s Office of Criminal Investigations advised they are unable to comment on active cases but consider the matter of alleged weapons trafficking, “extremely serious,” particularly in the wake of Assunzionii authorities discovering several Xanu-produced weapons during a recent organized crime investigation. Several port officials have been arrested in connection with the alleged crimes, but no details have been announced about who or what shipped the fuel to Xanu. Where the fuel comes from has turned into a topic of discussion for many Xanans and Coalitioners. A theory proposed by several individuals familiar with phoronic shipping have suggested the fuel may originate from the ERCSS Ghawar, an Elyran-flagged phoron supertanker missing for several months. The Republic of Elyra did not respond to a request to comment on the theory and the vessel’s operators declined to comment, citing currently ongoing investigations by the Elyran government and their insurance providers. Further Reading: Representative Marie Chatterjee Criticizes, “Damages to Shipping,” Caused by AXPSO-Related Shutdowns Assunzione: Southern Coalition Facing “Very Serious” Challenges Solarian Government Continues Anti-Corruption Investigations

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Sankt Frederick Reports Agricultural Industry “On Track” to Surpass Pre-Civil War Levels ROSENHAFEN, SANKT FREDERICK (GST) - Following a major economic downturn during the Civil War, prospects for Sankt Frederick’s agricultural sector — its largest by planetary domestic production— are on track to surpass prewar levels according to the Southern Reconstruction Mandate. From 2462 until 2465 production levels remained well below 2461’s peak levels, according to the Department of Commerce’s estimates for regional output during the Civil War (2462-65). The stabilization of its warp gate route to the Sol System, and a dramatic increase in the demand for food following the reintegration of the Northern Reaches, are reported to be major factors behind the planet’s economic upturn. But with a return to prewar levels of prosperity have come renewed calls for some wartime migrants to return to their homes and leave the agrarian planet’s small towns and cities, which have faced overcrowding and a shortage of funding compared to the more devastated Northern Reaches. Overcrowding has also driven down salaries of Fredericker workers, who have been increasingly forced to compete with refugees for employment in the planet’s agriculture-centric industries. Ingrid Seidel, a farmer in Marienthal County, known for its exported stouts, described the situation as, “regrettable,” but advised she would prefer for most of the civil war-era migrants to return home. “We’ve been more than obliging to the refugees over the past half-decade. We opened our doors for them, fed them, employed them. But we’re not Ganymede – we can only do so much with what we have, and how are we supposed to send our children to school or go to the hospital when our infrastructure hasn’t adapted to having so many people here? The civil war’s over and San Colette’s already sent their refugees back: it’s time we went ours back too.” Senator Albrecht Veidt (SPP-SF), one of the planet’s senators, was recently officially censured by the SPP for comments made about the refugee situation on Sankt Frederick, where the senator referred to them as, “ungrateful parasites,” who, “should have been dealt with when the civil war ended!” Sen. Anastasie Renaud (SPDP-CAL) described Sen. Veidt’s comments as, “abhorrent,” and, “against everything the Alliance stands for.” Further Reading: Fire in the South: Coalition Faces Continued Unrest, Piracy DOD: Empire of Dominia’s Military Expedition to Arrive on Lycoris “Very Soon” Pan Solarian to Cut Southern Coalition Flights Until Regional Military Operation Ends

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XNS LIVE: Minister of Defense Duroc Addresses Reporters on Southern Spur Crisis NOUVELLE-ROCHELLE, XANU (GST) - The following is a live broadcast delivered by Minister of Defense Mathias Duroc, addressing the Republic and the wider Coalition. WATCH? >YES< NO The broadcast opens in a press briefing room within the Ministry of Defense. The Xanan tricolor and Coalition standard hang neatly behind a central podium, behind which Minister Duroc appears composed. His hands rest lightly on the lectern, stage lighting fixed firmly upon him as a faint sheen of sweat forms along his brow. After a moment, he begins speaking. “Citizens of Xanu, fellow members of the Coalition, and our friends beyond our borders. Today, I address you on a matter of profound importance to our entire Coalition, one that I am certain all of you have heard about before, and will again over the coming weeks and months: the scourge of piracy within our great Coalition. Across the southern reaches many of ill repute, with violence in their hearts and no care for their fellow Coalitioners, have turned upon their brothers and sisters. Others look upon Elyra’s recent neglect and see only opportunity -- opportunity seized at the expense of the Coalition,” Duroc clears his throat. “While some seek to exploit this temporary lapse in security, we on Xanu see only the responsibility we owe to our allies. Two weeks ago, the All-Xanu Republic received formal requests for support and military assistance from four Coalition worlds in the region. partners now facing a surge of piracy that threatens their stability, their economies, and the safety of their people. These requests were not made lightly, and they will not be answered lightly. “Accordingly, elements of the 4th Army Corps of the Grand Army will undertake a deployment across these affected areas. Their mission is protective and limited: to secure vital infrastructure, reinforce local defense forces, and support the Frontier Protection Bureau, which has borne the weight of this crisis with distinction. In parallel, the 33rd Expeditionary Fleet will be dispatched to the region. These forces will conduct anti-piracy patrols, escort civilian shipping, and ensure that the lanes of trade remain open and protected. Our forces will operate with the full consent of in cooperation with host governments in accordance with Coalition and Xanan law. Above all, this is an act of solidarity, undertaken for the relief and protection of our allies, partners, and friends. Duroc squares his shoulders and looks directly at the camera. “To those who would prey upon the Coalition in this moment, who mistake our restraint for weakness and distance for safety, know this: I urge you to reconsider your choices while the opportunity still remains. To the people of Xanu: know that your armed forces stand ready, disciplined and capable, carrying not only the strength of our Republic, but its principles both at home and throughout the Coalition. And to our allies across the Coalition: you are not alone in this. Xanu stands with you, steadfast, capable, and committed. Thank you.” The minister’s final words linger as the room falls into a brief silence. An assistant says something inaudible to him and he nods, then leans back into the mic. “I’ll take a few questions.” The assembled journalists rise almost in unison, as a clamor of voices fills the room and hands shoot into the air. Duroc points to a hand in the front few rows. “Good evening, Minister Duroc. Cèline Eylenbosch, SANN,” the woman is speaking Freespeak with a noticeable Solarian accent. “Will this force help stabilize trade routes in the region?” “Our goal of stopping piracy in the region will naturally help stabilize trade,” the reporters begin chattering again and Dueoc points to a man in the middle rows. “Hi minister. Martti Hanski, Free Dorshafen Press. Some critics have suggested Xanu is turning into the Coalition’s version of Luna and throwing its military weight around. Do you have any response to this criticism?” “Well, between us and Luna, only one has caused a civil war,” Duroc pauses for a moment as the reporters laugh. “But to answer your question more seriously, we have an obligation as one of the Coalition’s original members to protect our fellow members who are suffering from adversity. This isn’t an occupation, it’s a relief expedition.” The chattering picks up again and Duroc looks off to the side at the assistant, then back to the crowd. “Unfortunately, that’s all the time we have for in-person questions today. If I didn’t get to yours, you can always contact our press office. Thank you!” Duroc gives a brief wave to the reporters as he stands back from the podium, then hurries off to the exit with a few aides in tow, talking to them all the while. The broadcast continues for a few moments longer, capturing a room filled with restless motion and the low hum of recording equipment, before cutting to the XNS symbol.

Gun in Police Superintendent Shooting Traced to Destroyed Warehouse SUWON, KONYANG (GST) - With much of the planet still reeling from the April shooting of Konyang National Police Superintendent Daewon Kim and the shooter’s motivation still under investigation, the KNP has announced the discovery of where the firearm used in the attack came from. The K8 pistol — the standard handgun of Konyang’s military — used in the incident is reported to have come from a warehouse in Suwon’s metropolitan area believed to have been destroyed by a fire during the Rampancy Crisis. Previously known as KAF Warehouse S19, it stored mostly small arms and body armor. S19 was destroyed early in the crisis due to a power and communications outage that coincided with an electrical fire in the building, leading to the building burning out of control and violently detonating later that same day. Partially redacted documents provided to the public by the XNS note the government reviewed the warehouse’s former site a week after the end of the crisis and determined all equipment stored there was considered to be destroyed. The report noted three crates containing pistols and rifles were unaccounted for but presumed destroyed in the fire or the resulting explosion. Now, with a S19-originating gun used in an attack on another continent, renewed attention has been directed to the three missing crates from the warehouse and their potential route into the planet’s criminal underworld. KNP officials have requested the assistance of the All-Xanu Public Security Office in checking cross-planetary databases for firearms matching serial numbers from S19. A similar request has reportedly been sent to Solarian federal police authorities, which has drawn criticism from Gadpathur. Superintendent Kim is, according to a spokesperson for the KNP, making a steady recovery but is expected to retire from the police force due to the extent of his injuries. Further Reading: Ushishir Authorities: Shooting Had Potential Organized Crime Ties Light’s Edge Casino Allegedly Raided by Biesel-Flagged Vessel Years Later, Suwon Still Picking Up Pieces of Rampancy Crisis

SISA Conducts Major Anti-Organized Crime Operation on New Hai Phong TON GWAI PEI, NEW HAI PHONG (GST) - The Solarian Interstellar Security Agency has announced the arrest of multiple individuals associated with a fraud scheme created in the wake of tajara terrorist attacks on New Hai Phong, with multiple bombs detonating in Nhom Hy Vong, one of the planet’s industrial centers. A SSUP-led initiative signed into law in 2462 to provide relief to families and non-megacorporate businesses impacted by the attack passed despite SFP and SPP(Right) concerns about planetary corruption. Despite benefits to the community, investigation into the Nhom Hy Vong Attack Relief Organization, or NHVARO, have revealed millions of credits were siphoned from the organization by criminal actors on the planet posing as actors impacted by the terrorist attacks. Some are accused of impersonating individuals killed in the attacks and one arrested individual — an employee of the Nhom Hy Vong municipal government — is reported to have delayed releasing death certificates for several victims of the crime in return for kickbacks totaling 176,000 Credits. The most prominent of these groups is the Ton Gwai Pei-based criminal group known as the Pou Zyu Sai, or PZS, who are believed to have ties to Konyanger organized crime and the city’s legitimate entertainment industry. Among the 100+ arrests are, “several dozen,” official members of the gang, according to a spokesperson with SISA’s New Hai Phong field office. Some arrestees are current or prior members of the planet’s local government, suggesting there may be government corruption involved in the scheme. Also seized were several dozen unregistered firearms, some originating from outside the Alliance. Sen. Erkan Muhtar, who led SPP opposition to the NHVARO, called the alleged crimes, “deeply disturbing. Anyone who tries to exploit a tragedy for their own, personal benefit in this manner should be ashamed of themselves. We are a nation founded on the rule of law — not on the naked corruption some have allowed to thrive on New Hai Phong.” Further Reading: Phoron Smuggling Scandal Rocks Xanu’s Political Scene Pan-Solarian in Final Stages to Acquire Route to Novi Jadran Sen. Renaud to Attend Opening Ceremony of New Edinburg Interstellar Shuttleport’s Latest Terminal

Crown Princess Visits Nuova Vicenza, Departs Mandate NUOVA VICENZA (VST) - Crown Princess Priscilla arrived early in the morning, Vicenza Standard Time, in the port city’s central station to cheering crowds including a PAWELWURST stand the Nuova Vicenza Imperial Constabulary had moved behind a cordon. The crown princess spoke to, and ordered food from, the stand and mingled with the crowds as she had done at prior stops along her tour. Following this the crown princess visited multiple oil and natural gas firms based in the city, such as Soriano Offshore Mining, andpraised the firms for their efforts to exploit gas reserves discovered under the Pontean Sea. While not as suited for interstellar travel as Helium-3 or phoron, petroleum — alongside coal — is a common source of energy across the Mandate and in many areas of the Imperial Frontier, where fusion power can be impractical to establish. The crown princess additionally visited the Emperor Godwin Fusion Energy Plant, the first of its kind established in the Mandate, and spoke to its staff. Earlier this evening Crown Princess Priscilla departed the city, and the Mandate, via a shuttlecraft of the Imperial household, which departed from Nuova Vincenza Interstellar to cheering crowds and the city’s orchestra playing the anthem of our great Empire. Further Reading: Warming Temperatures on Moroz Signify Beginning of Social Season Solarian Army Reportedly Considering Arctic Training Center in Rural Patria Carian Delegation Departs Mandate for Home

Crown Princess Visits Capital, Meets Governor-Marchioness NOVA RIJEKA (CST) - Cheering crowds greeted the crown princess at Grand Central Station as her railcar arrived and she exited it alongside her entourage. Our beloved crown princess took some moments to speak with members of the crowd on the station platform about them and their concerns, with some lucky Rijekans having the ear of the Imperial Palace for a brief moment. The crown princess reportedly delayed her scheduled departure to mingle with the crowd for longer, showing her deep commitment to our Mandate. Following this the crown princess departed for the governor’s residence and met with Governor-Marchioness Glavan. The meeting is said to have, per a release by the Imperial household, covered rural infrastructure and development. This is a marked change from prior meetings between the governor and the Emperor’s family, where the matter of rural development has primarily been discussed as an issue to be resolved locally. Some have begun to question if this may be the greatest victory yet of Edvard Posavec’s popular reformist movement, which has long sought greater oversight of the planet by the Empire, particularly in its rural areas. Crown Princess Priscilla was shown off from Grand Central Station by a jubilant crowd she similarly mingled with and heard out the concerns of prior to boarding her train and departing for Nuova Vicenza, the final stop of her Jadranic tour. Further Reading: Solarian Expedition Continues Work on Sun Reach Alongside Jadraners Jadraner Nominated to Lead Imperial Army Staff Officer Academy in Jinxiang, Moroz Opinion: Governor-Marchioness Condemned by Faint Praise

Crown Princess’ Symposium Concludes BELLUNO (BST) - A two-day symposium held by Crown Princess Priscilla Keeser on the Frontier and Elyran aggression has concluded, with Priscilla departing Belluno via royal railcar earlier this evening to crowds of city residents cheering from the streets and station. While some matters discussed in the symposium are considered to be issues of national sovereignty, and thus unavailable to the staff of the Gazette, the crown princess is reported to have discussed the growing issue of Elyran aggression against the eastern border, the potential future role of the Alliance in regional security, and the need to address infrastructure and governance concerns in the Frontier. The Burgomeister of Durres, Renata Hrelja, spoke to assembled delegates about recent issues with Patria’s western coastline navigation beacons, and emphasized the need for the Imperial government to address issues of infrastructure concerns. A representative of Viceroy-General Hermann Gaufrid-Meinrad Strelitz, governor of Sun Reach, echoed Burgomeister Hrelja’s remarks and expressed his concerns about damage to fuel refineries on the planet following a long period of unexpected extreme weather. Further developments from the symposium are expected to manifest over the coming weeks and months, and the crown princess is expected to arrive in the capital city tomorrow. Further Reading: Edvard Posavec Reported Present at Symposium, Governor-Marchioness Reportedly Not Nova Rijeka Beats Belluno 3-2 in Overtime Football Match Crown Princess’ Surprise Visit to Belluno Central Rail Yard Met by Cheering Workers

Crown Princess Opens Symposium on Frontier, Elyran Aggression BELLUNO (BST) - Bureaucrats from across the Mandate and Frontier arrived in Belluno’s Emperor Godwin Administrative Centre by shuttle, train, car, plane, and myriad other forms of transportation over the past few days, with the Belluno Interstellar Shuttleport reporting it broke its record for most government-chartered flights in a single day on the 22nd. They have come to attend Crown Princess Priscilla’s symposium on the state of the Frontier following unprecedented Elyran escalations near the eastern border of the Empire. Also in attendance are Alessandro Amadei, Chief Commissioner for Colonial Affairs, Vice Grand Admiral Xiuling Zhao of the Imperial Fleet, multiple members of the Imperial Army’s high command, several voting members of the Carian Rat, the viceroyalty’s local governing body, and the Solarian ambassador to Moroz. The symposium is expected to last for the entire day, and the crown princess is scheduled to depart for Nova Rijeka to meet with the Governor-Marchioness tomorrow. With both the colonial administration and military’s officer corps possessing many Jadraners, Bellino is viewed by many as an ideal location for the two-day symposium. Rudolph Elezović, a bureaucrat stationed in the Viceroyalty of Xian-Xia who is originally from Belluno, advised the Gazette he was, “very pleased to return to the city of my birth, as is my wife,” and he, “hopes for the best outcome for this symposium.” In addition to the symposium the crown princess is scheduled to attend a performance of the Royal Belluno Opera Society, one of the Mandate’s premier opera companies, at the Empress Lei Opera House tonight. Established by House Seok to further advance the Mandate’s culture, the state of the art opera house is said to be fit for royalty. Tonight, it is expected to prove it is. Further Reading: Interstellar Girls Depart Nova Rijeka, Dashing Fan Hopes of Concert for Priscilla Shrouded Fist: A Symptom of Elyran Mismanagement Carian Delegation Reportedly to Visit Durres, Nova Rijeka After Symposium

Durres Fêtes Crown Princess Priscilla Keeser in Annual Worker’s Day Celebrations DURRES (DST) - The Imperial family’s standard flies high alongside Durres’ municipal flags and that of the Mandate this Worker’s Day as Crown Princess Priscilla Keeser’s shuttle arrived at the Illyrian Building, which has served as city hall since its opening by then-Prince Boleslaw Keeser in 2412. Princess Priscilla was photographed meeting and shaking hands with Durres’ Burgomeister, Renata Hrelja, and its city council, who govern the city under pre-Imperial rights and treaties with Duke Glavan carried over by Emperor Godwin into the Mandate. The Princess also met with local notables and was briefed by Coast Guard officials about the ongoing investigation into potential misconduct in the nearby coastal region. Following this the crown princess toured a factory operated by the Royal Jadranic Armament Works, where she praised its workers as, “one of the strongest links in the chains which bind our great Empire together,” and praised them for their efforts. Most of the Imperial Military’s small arms are produced in Durres, where the Royal Jadranic Armament Works parent corporation — the Morozian Interstellar Armament Conglomerate— operates many factories. The crown princess then boarded a royal train previously utilized by Emperors Godwin and Boleslaw and departed Durres for Belluno, where she is slated to host a two-day conference of colonial bureaucrats and local officials. After this she is scheduled to meet Governor-Marchioness Glavan in Nova Rijeka, then proceed to Nuova Vicenza where she will conclude her tour. We at the Gazette wish our crown princess and future empress good health and safe travels in her visit to our great planet. Long live House Keeser, the Goddess, the Empire, and Novi Jadran! [Attached to the article is a photo labeled as Crown Princess Priscilla and Burgomeister Hrelja in city hall. The crown princess towers over Hrelja — a shorter, stockier woman apparently in her middle age clad in a fairly typical-looking Jadranic suit with a high collar — and is politely smiling as she leans down, military cap held under one arm, to shake the mayor’s hand. Behind them are the flags of Novi Jadran and the Empire.] Further Reading: Jubilant Crowds Celebrate Crown Princess’ Arrival Across the Mandate Railway Authorities Expect “No Delays” Related to Royal Train Caria to Petition Imperial Airways for Additional Flights to Core Worlds

Investigation into Pataliputra Port Reveals Thousands of Unregistered Fuel Shipments PATALIPUTRA, XANU (GST) - An investigation by the Metropolitan Port Authority Police Department (MPAPD) of Pataliputra and All-Xanu Public Security Office (AXPSO) has revealed thousands of incidents where fuel-grade phoron was shipped to the port in containers marked as holding non-fuel goods such as nonperishable foods and motor vehicles. In a pattern described by Special Inspector Jacques Lybaert, AXPSO, as, “a consistent approach designed to avoid catching the eye of law enforcement and regulatory agencies,” port staff moved kilotons of fuel from unknown sources to buyers on Xanu starting in 2440. With the price of phoronic goods having risen steadily over the past 30 years it is likely this represents one of the most profitable criminal enterprises discovered in the history of the Republic. Port Authority and AXPSO officials are reported to have expanded the investigation to multiple ports across Xanu and several individuals have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the scheme and multiple ports have seen drops in activity due to ongoing investigation-related closures and restrictions. Representative Marie Chatterjee (FL), who represents the Bamhda District of Pataliputra — which includes Bamhda Interstellar Port, where the fuel smuggling was initially discovered — condemned the AXPSO’s behavior as, “heavy handed and irresponsible,” conduct which, “will damage our city’s economy after it’s already been hit by decreased trade across the Coalition in recent months.” The discovery of a major fuel smuggling ring which has operated with impunity for 30 years may become a headache for President Afzal and the Free League as they look towards the 2740 presidential election, where they are expected to face a tough contest from the Popular Democratic Party and its leader, Representative Murali Delacroix, former mayor of Pataliputra. Rep. Delacroix, in a statement to the XNS, advised he is, “very concerned by recent developments in my city,” has been in contact with his constituents in recent days, and hopes the investigation will not, “cause any lasting damage to an already strained port city’s economy.” Further Reading: Elyran Government Denies Existence of “Shrouded Fist” Insurgent Group Prices Worsen on Assunzione as Shipping Issues Continue AXPSO: Fuel Shipments to Other Worlds “Likely Part” of Smuggling Ring

Late Thaw Brings Relief for Rail, River Travel; Trouble for Rural Roads NOVA RIJEKA (CST) - After a brutally cold winter which buried great lengths of the Imperial Jadranic Railway System under meters of snow in some areas, the thaw has come late in the year and flooding is expected to continue into early to mid summer. Some, particularly in rural communities, are concerned the annual flooding may negatively impact rural communities already suffering from the severe winter, particularly in areas such as the north-western Iri Delta, near Durres, which was the site of a dramatic maritime accident when a freighter ran aground due to what many have alleged to be faulty coastal navigation systems. Edvard Posavec, a longtime member of His Imperial Majesty’s Diplomatic Corps and a longtime critic of rural noble families, advised the Gazette communities in areas such as the NW Iri Delta are, “in dire need of assistance from the government,” as, “infrastructure in the region has historically lagged behind standards of other rural districts, let alone the Iri River Basin Region.” A constable serving in the region who spoke to the Gazette anonymously relayed similar concerns about washed-out roads, “particularly with the [Imperial Army’s] pioneers involved in recovering that beached ship.” Despite rural concerns, shipping and tourist companies in the Iri River basin have reported an increase in their profits and operations since the start of spring, with railway authorities reporting the last major weather-related transportation delays took place during unexpected snowfalls in late April. Pontean Sea shipping levels have remained lower than average, with Belluno Imperial Transoceanic’s CEO citing the MV Sveta Magdalena incident and irregularities found in shipping beacons along the Durres coastline as major concerns during a quarterly shareholders’ meeting. Further Reading: Durres Prepares to Fête Princess During Annual Worker’s Day Celebration Fusion Trains: The Future of Jadranic Railways? Opinion: Rural Infrastructure — The Mandate’s Enduring Problem

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