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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, and praised 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 Adirim, 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

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”

There is no option for security-related skills for any character under 25, meaning you cannot* play as a security character under 25. *You can at the cost of being unfamiliar in every combat skill aside from firearms, which is not ideal.

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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

Southern Spur Security Act Passes! UNITY STATION (GST) - After several weeks of intense debate in the Senate the Southern Spur Security Act, which strengthens already existing ties between the Alliance and nearby Empire of Dominia, has passed a vote and is expected to be signed into law by Prime Minister Strom within the day. Voting against were members of the SPDP led by Sen. Renaud, who cautioned against becoming involved in a potential border crisis with Elyra while the Mandates are still recovering from the civil war. Describing herself as, “disappointed,” in the 3SA’s passing, Sen. Renaud provided the following statement to the SANN: “While it is important we establish ourselves and our diplomatic presence on the interstellar stage following years of looking inward under Frost’s regime, we cannot be hasty in our judgement: we only have to look to ‘62 to see how dangerous we can be to ourselves and the interstellar community when we act irrationally, and prioritize force over diplomacy.” The Dominian foreign office released a statement noting the Empire is, “quite pleased,” the Alliance has signaled it intends to establish a greater presence in the region following an increasing number of disputes between Persepolis and Moroz over disputed worlds in the region. Support for the Act remains high among Solarians, with most (67%) respondents agreeing the Alliance will be a stabilizing presence in the region. Further Reading: Entertainment: Interstellar Girls to Launch “Touched by the Goddess” Tour Across Empire of Dominia in Summer Earth-Elyra Faith Relations Committee Secures Major Win in Loosening of Religious Tourist Visas for Elyrans, Goes to Vote General Edwards “Optimistic” About Recent Operations on Lycoris