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Okay, I will be handling this complaint. I'll need some time to review everything said here and the different perspectives on the issue.

You may be unaware that anything relating to corporations falls under the jurisdiction of the Loremasters, not any individual team. This is not to say projects, arcs, and additions for corporations cannot be done by others, but for the purposes of this application, I think it would be beneficial if you focused on things specific to the human team; such as coming up with a different idea for a future arc. That's just a minor thing I wanted to point out, as the application is for human lore deputy, and we're far more interested in your ideas for that, rather than corporation-related things. I'll ask some questions later, but good luck with your application!

https://discord.com/channels/731155842862153838/731166974247305309/1163500041902755882 from what I can tell, this message says that the departmental discord at least will be merged. As for the lore discord, I'm not against it, but nothing has been decided at this point. It'll require a lot of discussion before hand and is a bridge we'll cross when we come to it.

Article #5 of the Hasta La Victoria Siempre Arc Founding Movement’s Propaganda Continues; Faked Videos Showing Armed Forces Make Waves. Faked viral videos of Tau Ceti Armed Forces have sparked protests across New Gibson’s biodomes, including the capital biodome Hengsha, and Xoikko. The faked videos in question include footage of alleged TCAF troops executing civilians, using excessive force against surrendering terrorist forces, and burning homes. Zavodskoi Interstellar cybersecurity experts point out the discrepancies present in the footage, such as battlegroups and fireteams being referenced that do not exist, and soldiers involved that do not match the physical profiles of any known member of the Tau Ceti Armed Forces. Despite official statements from the Bureau of Defense and the Biesel Security Services Bureau categorically refuting the authenticity of the video, riots have overtaken Hengsha’s Main Street. The protests primarily consist of students and New Gibson University’s Young Syndicalists Movement members. “We’re here because we want to show our support to the victims of imperialist aggression,” said one anonymous protestor. “This is an unjust war, and the Corporate Reconstruction Zone is something that never should have existed.” Business owners in Hengsha report several incidents of storefront displays smashed, looted goods, and fires set to trash cans and police cars. Presiding Speaker Åke Torvald has declared a state of emergency in the capital and is requesting backup from other police forces from other biodomes to contain the growing unrest. “Protesting is a New Gibsonite tradition, the freedom to express one’s opinion,” said Torvald in a press conference today. “However, over the past few days, among those exercising that right are those seeking to spread fear and disorder. These few people represent a threat to our capital and the groups they have embedded themselves in. For the safety of all, I have requested reinforcements for our local police. I have no desire to disperse those exercising their rights.” The original video, depicting alleged abuse of power by a primarily Tajara and Unathi TCAF fireteam, received over one hundred thousand re-Chirps on social media before being removed by Chirper moderators for the reasons of violent and slanderous content. Hengsha Police Department has recommended residents remain in their homes and exercise compliance with law enforcement. We will keep our readers updated as the story progresses.

Article #4 of the Hasta La Victoria Siempre Arc Leaked Minutemen Footage Sparks Protests on New Gibson Content Warning: This article contains violence, death, and military brutality against civilians. Further controversy has begun in regards to the Tau Ceti Armed Forces deployment on Mictlan has emerged today, and sparked a massive demonstration in Hengsha biodome, New Gibson. Protesters marched down Redfront Avenue earlier today, rallying against the Defense Bureau’s announcement of further Minutemen troops being sent in the aftermath of the terrorist attack in Valtas Square, Arequipa. Many demonstrators also carried signs referencing the recent leak of a Minuteman soldier’s body cam, which shows a raid on a village on the continent of Huitzilopochtli, which is primarily under Samaritan control. The footage was not released by any mainstream corporate news, or if it was, heavily doctored. We at Truth Finder's have managed to obtain the footage in full, and have embedded it in this article. Viewer discretion is advised. [Beneath the article, the video is embedded. The video begins abruptly as if prior footage was edited out. The camera centers on a light-furred male Tajara in navy-blue Minutemen armor, with a scarlet red hand on the helmet, charging a power pack of a laser rifle. Cracks of gunfire and distant shouting sound in the background of the video. Two sharp bursts of gunfire tear through sheet metal, just above the cameraman and the Legionnaire’s heads. The cameraman stands, with the view briefly obscured as the operator hefts their own laser rifle and fires shots back. Laser fire arcs over the thin barrier, and the cameraman, evidently a red-scaled Unathi, crouches back down and rapidly swaps out their powerpack. Tajara Legionnaire: “Did they see them?” Camera Operator: “They’re behind the sssecond house on the right. Fucker is alternating corners they ssshoot from.” TL: “Second frrom the rright? Which side did they shoot frrom last?” CO: “Left.” Having finished swapping his powerpack, the camera operator turns to look at his Tajaran comrade, who has opened the breach for his underbarrel grenade launcher, and is loading a 55mm grenade into it. It has white stripes around the base, indicating that it is a white phosphorus grenade. TL: “Rright. Give him some coverrring firrre, and he will rrremove them frrom coverr.” They both stand. The camera operator begins firing with abandon towards what is now visible as a distant shelter built out of aluminum sheets. There’s a hollow thunk, and a streak flies toward the hut, cracking the thin sheet metal. Crack – a white cloud, spitting embers, billows out from the grenade. Distantly, there’s a scream of agony. From behind the impromptu structure, a figure stumbles out heedless of danger, and the camera’s microphone peaks as laser fire riddles the enemy. This occurs in the span of seconds. As the figure collapses, someone else screams. A woman, coming from the right of the camera, tries to drag the fallen soldier away; the soldier’s skin has turned an ugly, brilliant pink. From a distance, the woman appears to be wearing a blue shirt and jean shorts; no combat gear, no helmet, and no weapons slung over her shoulder. They make it a half step away from the hut before three laser blasts ring out, and both drop like stones. The Legionnaires leave their cover and begin to advance to a few small, blocky white houses to their right. The Tajara Legionnaire fires two more shots into the heap of two bodies; it is not immediately clear which he is firing at. The two quickly change out their powerpacks as they reach a door of one of the little houses. CO: “Ssstandard?” The Tajara just nods in response, before he can no longer be seen by the camera. The camera operator kicks in the door, knocking it off its hinges. Something is thrown inside– before the cameraman can move, a bang and a blinding light muffles the sound, obscures the sight. Given the muted bang, it’s obvious that someone has edited the sound to be quieter in post-production. When the audio returns, there’s a muffled shriek. The camera jitters; a person inside the hut seems to get knocked aside. The cameraman barrels into an adjacent room. There’s a large black stain of an explosion present on the wooden floor, and flames have begun to eagerly lick the curtains of a small window. The room’s only occupant is a disoriented-looking man, half-slumped against the wall, gripping a pistol in both hands. There’s the crackle of laser shots; the cameraman lurches forward and buries a combat knife in the man’s neck. He slumps, soundlessly sputtering and gasping before the operator turns around. The Tajara Legionnaire stands above a prone man with a face that is briefly visible as a burned red. TL: “Clearr in herrre.” CO: “Ssame.” The Tajara nods, and the two make to leave. When the camera reaches the door frame again, the scene is different. Legionnaires march through the razed town, filtering into the various houses and buildings, trudging through yards and fenced gardens. Every one of them is Unathi or Tajara, and all have somewhere on their armor, a scarlet red hand. In the center of the town, by a more stout structure of cement, several figures are being pressed against a wall while Legionnaires pat them down. One prisoner wears the green fatigues of the Mictlan Defense Forces, while the other two wear casual clothing. The camera sweeps to the left; a fire is visible in one of the buildings, flames crawling up wooden walls. A whistle is blown, sharp against the jungle sounds, and the platoon begins to fan out again. The camera turns, settling on a pair of soldiers standing over a pair of bodies. One takes out their PDA, aiming it at the corpses. A clear, Tajaran voice crackles through the radio on the cameraman’s armor. Radio: “All units this is 1-1 Actual. Clean sweep. Take photos, bag any evidence, burrn whateverrr we don’t take, and then head back to Rrrally point Orrul. Firre-Team Domino, he needs them by the concrrrete strrructure. Out.” At that last part of the transmission, the camera operator looks up at his comrade. CO: “Why’sss the commander need usss?” The Tajara just shrugs, and gestures for the camera operator to follow. The prisoners seem to have been searched but are still staring at the wall as two Unathi Legionnaires watch over them. A Decurion exits the concrete bloc. He is evidently a M’sai Tajara; half of his face is a mess of scar tissue, empty of his fur. On that same side is a glittering, evidently cybernetic eye. He hands off a bundle of paper to a passing soldier and looks to the pair. Decurion: “Wherrre’s the otherr two?” CO: “Ssstill in medical. They didn’t come on thisss one.” The Decurion nods his head. Decurion: [In Siik’maas] “Need them to handle these three.” TL: [In Siik’maas] “Please explain, sir.” DC: [In Siik’maas] “There isn’t enough space on the transport back for prisoners. They do not [unintelligible], and he’s not overpacking the transport for grunts. Take them back [unintelligible] but get rid of them before you arrive.” The Tajara simply nods, and turns to the camera operator, leaning in to whisper. TL: “No rrroom on the [inaudible]. Ourrr turrn to deal with it, he guesses.” The camera operator moves over to the first prisoner, roughly grabbing them off the wall and pushing them to the left. CO: “Move. We go back to the transsport.” The first prisoner stumbles slightly, as the camera operator turns away to grab the second, giving them the same treatment. The third by this point understands what’s going on, and has begun moving without needing to be pushed. In a single file line, the prisoners begin to move into the jungle, away from the village. The group walks, prisoners in the front, for a few minutes. The camera operator taps the Tajara on the shoulder, before gesturing towards the prisoners. The Tajara nods, and in unison the pair raises their weapons towards the unaware prisoners, opening fire. They quickly fall to the ground, and as one groans, the Tajara legionary walks up to the p rone body and pumps a shot into their head. The camera operator chuffs, turning away. CO: “When they get out of medical, the other two are gonna do it when it’sss our turn.” TL: “He wouldn’t mind that, but at this point is just another day in the Bloody Centurry.” At this point, an informational slide on the right of the video pops up, with the following information. The Bloody Century 4th Century, 1st Infantry Legion, 2nd Division. Known amongst the TCAF for being comprised of mostly Unathi and Tajara Veterans from the respective species wars over the last 100 years, the root of the name. Considered to be the Minutemen's most experienced frontline unit, and widely known among the Mictlani freedom fighters and civilians for brutality and ruthlessness. There have been multiple calls within biesel congress to dismantle the unit previously, due to rumors of rampant atrocities. Members can be identified by a scarlet red hand on their armor. CO: “I hate that name, it’sss sstupid.” The Tajara gives a chuckle, as the camera cuts out and the video ends.]

Article #3 of the Hasta La Victoria Siempre Arc BREAKING: Secretary Trasen Approves Further Deployment of Forces to Mictlan; People’s Protection Funding Act Passed Following the bombing of the Mictlan Defense Force Headquarters yesterday, Defense Secretary Nathan Trasen has announced that he has approved the deployment of more Minutemen forces to Mictlan. In a statement released by the Defense Secretary’s office, Trasen claimed that the insurgency and terrorism on Mictlan was a major threat that needed the maximum response. “Earlier this week, more than thirty people died and many more were injured,” said Trasen, “because we as a nation did not do what we needed to protect them. Mictlan is a planet of the Republic of Biesel. When I took the oath of office I swore to protect all of our citizens, on all of our planets, no matter what issues may befall them.” In addition to Minutemen Forces, the Bureau of Defense has also allocated more funds for hiring specialized corporate mercenaries to increase intelligence operations to predict and prevent further terrorist attacks. Financial analysts report that the additional funding allocated to the Tau Ceti Armed Forces is becoming “stretched”. In light of this issue, congress convened in an emergency session yesterday to pass the People’s Protection Funding Act, which gave the armed forces needed funds short term. NanoTrasen has also offered to transport the newly assigned Minutemen to Mictlan free of charge. Outside of Biesel itself, a statement has been issued from the paramilitary insurgency group known as the Samaritans, suspected by Biesel intelligence to be working in tandem with the Founding Movement. The Samaritans have unequivocally condemned the bombing, calling it a “crime against our people”. In a short, minute-long video featuring former First Sergeant of the Mictlan Defense Force Xiomara Salvo, she demanded the cessation of the Founding Movement operations. “If [the Founding Movement] continues [...], the Samaritans will hold you in the same regard that we hold the TCAF. There will be no mercy”. Diplomatic experts have claimed the video is a sign of the insurgent groups on Mictlan fracturing. Some suggest that the infighting may contribute to an easier victory for the Minutemen, though outcomes and the nature of any infighting are unknown at this point in time. We will keep our readers updated as this story develops.

I am in favor of this.

Article #2 of the Hasta La Victoria Siempre Arc Bomb detonated in Valtas Square outside MDF Headquarters, hundreds dead and many injured; Founding Movement claims responsibility WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS DESCRIPTIONS OF THE RESULTS OF TERRORIST BOMBINGS. VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED. Today at approximately 5pm local time, three explosions at Valtas Square in Arequipa, Mictlan killed at least twenty people and injured over 100, shattering glass tunnels and catwalks and sending heavy smoke over the center of the city. The explosions were centered around the Mictlan Defense Force Headquarters, with two of the bombs in backpacks, and one car full of plastic explosives detonating in the parking lot at the center of the square. The glass bridges connecting the MDFHQ to the rest of Arequipa were heavily damaged, raining glass across Valtas Square. At least twenty people were killed by the blast radius or because of the fall from the shattered tunnels. Hundreds are injured, with others suspected to be buried in the rubble of surrounding office buildings and residential areas. A ten-year-old boy was one of the victims of the attack, with a fourteen-year-old girl at Saint Valentina Hospital in critical condition. Most of the known casualties are government workers or employees at the businesses surrounding the square who were leaving work for the day. Emergency services have requested support in identifying bodies, and ask anyone to come forward with information regarding the deceased or missing persons. Some photos of identifying features are available on the website of Saint Valentina Hospital morgue, though viewers are advised photos may be graphic. The official death toll is as of yet undetermined. The blast has also partially collapsed the Sandinia Avenue LRT tunnel, with the Blue LRT railway currently out of order from Sandinia going west to Seguerra. Prime Minister de Santos, during a briefing in Parliament, said; “This terrorist attack is the act of cowards, against a civilian population, no matter what excuse they give themselves. My heart is with the people of our capital city, who have undergone so much violence in the last years. I can promise those responsible for this reprehensible crime will be found and punished to the fullest extent of the law.” Evoking the national motto, de Santos added, “Mictlan will endure once more. We are still here.” The Founding Movement have already claimed responsibility for the bombing, putting out a prepared statement mere minutes after the explosion. “Today we have struck a blow against the Bieselite collaborators and their masters,” read the statement in part. “The damage can be rebuilt, but the results remain.” The office of the Mictlan Defense Force Headquarters has issued a statement claiming the damage is largely superficial, owing to its reinforced walls, and can be repaired within the week. In solidarity with the victims of the attack, the headquarters has elected to remain in its damaged state until the rest of the rubble is cleared from Valtas Square.

Article #1 of the Hasta La Victoria Siempre Arc Quarterly Minutemen Report Shows Worrying Increase in Terrorist Attacks After taking over the Foreign Legion’s peacekeeping duties on Mictlan, the Minutemen have released their first quarterly report to the public. Containing mostly data from the Foreign Legion’s deployment, it shows an increase in terrorist attacks across the planet, with a dramatic increase in terrorist attacks occurring in urban centers. Unlike previous attacks which were mostly targeting the Foreign Legion, Minutemen, or other Biesel institutions, these attacks have been focused on unaffiliated civilians.. Usually these attacks make use of small explosive devices , which typically target government buildings such as courthouses or jails, and are timed to explode several hours after they are placed. So far very few of these attacks have been committed in comparison with others, but are rising at an alarming rate over the past months. The Founding Movement, a terrorist organization with roots in the anti-corporate “Founding Movement” political party, has begun to take credit for many of these attacks. “All who stand by in the face of oppression are as guilty as their oppressors,” said a statement from a Chirper account for the group before it was banned yesterday. “When we take action to rid our home of our oppressors, anyone who stands in our way must go the route of the enemy.” Biesel Security Services Bureau has taken the statement as an implicit threat against the populace of the planet. The office of Defense Secretary Nathan Trasen has put out a statement condemning the attacks, and that Mictlani law enforcement will receive full support from the BSSB to combat the terrorist threat. “This has gone on long enough,” Secretary Trasen’s statement read. “The organization known as the ‘Founding Movement’ has terrorized Mictlan’s populace alongside the Samaritans for too long, and peace deserves to be in the hands of the people of Mictlan.” Bombings are not the only type of terror attack on the rise. Targeted killings, ambushes of armed patrols, and gun violence all saw a sharp uptick in the past three months, as the insurgent organizations on Mictlan used the switchover period between the Minutemen and Foreign Legion to gain purchase and develop their terror campaign in the continent of Huitzilopochtli further. While the Founding Movement is primarily active in the cities of Lago de Abundacia, Sikunda, and Arequipa, the Minutemen have been engaging in skirmishes on Huitzilopochtli, where the paramilitary insurgent group the Samaritans dominate the area. The Minutemen have requested backup from the Secretary of Defense in order to increase their effectiveness in fighting the large insurgent force; Secretary Trasen is said to be currently considering the proposal. “We had hoped the Minutemen would prove to be our ‘silver bullet’ in the insurgency matter,” said Za’Akaix’Maki Zo’ra, a Tau Ceti Armed Forces officer. “It’s becoming more clear that we’ve allowed the issue to expand too far. With time and support, our troops will be able to decisively finish this battle and return home safely.” The situation in the Corporate Reconstruction Zone is currently developing, and we at the Orion Spur Oracle intend to continue covering updates as they arise.

Though the mini-arc is not yet over, I decided to open this feedback thread because of the experimental nature of what we're doing. There is continuity stuff like sustained blue that we can already receive feedback on, plus ideas like Though we have run plenty of mini-events in the past, most have been non-canon, or part of a larger arc with other, bigger events. This mini-arc is our attempt to look at how such canon things can be run, without the baggage that comes with planning an actual arc. So, as part of this, I'm also going to get into why we're attempting this, and the differences in what we're attempting. Firstly, mini-arcs. While it may not be clear to those looking from an outside perspective, a large amount of planning and work goes into most event arcs, especially now as we are still relatively fresh into NBT, and need to code/sprite many new assets as we travel around the spur. The idea of mini-arcs is to run events that have limited continuity with assets already available or more easily made, cutting down on both the planning and the work required for them. I say limited because this continuity may only last for a day or two, such as in the case of Steel on the Horizon. However, they might also last for longer; it's up in the air for now. Secondly, pacing and padding. As mini-arcs require significantly less planning and work means that they can happen regularly, without burning out the staff team. Steel on the Horizon is an extreme example of what a mini-arc can be, being rather violent, but as it is our experiment, it will give us useful data as to how far we can go in the future. Being able to put these types of arcs out regularly also helps us pad the space between major event arcs, such as Dreary Futures, Cold Dawn, and Synthetic Nightmares, keeping up canonicity and continuity in the gaps that develop. These arcs require tremendous amounts of work, so development gaps will always exist, and having a simple system of mini-arcs to keep canonical engagement high would help make these gaps feel less pronounced. Thirdly, Aurora's commitment to canonical events and continuity. Canonical events and continuity are two of our server's greatest strengths, and it really shows through the sheer population difference seen during events. It's why many people engage with Aurora, understandably, the focus being on characters and growing them in different ways; which is easiest to do during events. Therefore, having large chunks of time without these opportunities is detrimental, but for larger arcs, necessary to ensure they are up to the standard we hold ourselves. Padding them with smaller, easier-to-run arcs, events, and the like is the solution, however, one we're experimenting with. These are the primary reasons, and it would be helpful to see these reasons reflected in the feedback given. As an example, giving feedback that you think [INSERT ACTION OR DECISION HERE] was detrimental to continuity, or your thoughts on the idea as a whole, rather than [X was OP], as the latter is not very useful feedback for this topic. All we have currently is a fuzzy idea of what mini-arcs look like, how they should be used, and similar, one that once I am back on October 1st, I wish to begin hammering out into a comprehensive system, so we can more regularly create canon arcs for people to play in. The feedback you give will influence that system, whatever it ends up looking like, and I thank you in advance for giving it respectfully.

Hephaestus Shipping Lanes Struck by Pirates Today Hephaestus shipping lanes within the Weeping Stars region were struck by pirates, causing havoc in the area. Days after news that piracy was on the rise in the region, Hephaestus ships carrying cargo were attacked from Konyang to Assuzione, by a multitude of different pirate organizations. It is unclear so far if this is a coordinated attack by multiple different pirate groups, or if it was merely a coincidence, as many disparate groups looked to take advantage of lack of security measures. The timing of the attacks suggests coordination, but experts are divided on the issue. However, sources high within the SCC’s sector administration for the Coalition have stated off the record that they believe the Hephaestus cargo manifests may have been leaked, resulting in the pirates gaining access to information they otherwise would not have. It is unclear exactly why, or how these pirates began their attacks, but the results have been plain to see. The Coalition has since stepped up patrols in the region, deploying several ranger vessels to the area, with the goal of eliminating pirates whenever discovered, and protecting trade ships moving through the region. The Galatean Federal Navy and Gadpathurian Navy have also begun to mobilize portions of their forces, but will take significantly longer to reach combat readiness. The Xanan Navy has also begun to draw up plans for trade escorting across the entire Coalition, should this spread of piracy continue, though they heavily discount the possibility, but do not yet have a theory as to the sudden rise of piracy. Hephaestus personally attributes it to the Trinary Perfection and other Unionist elements in the Coalition, who have had contentious relationships with the corporation in the past. They have begun moving significantly more security forces into the area, to the protest of the aforementioned groups, with Himeo in particular bringing the matter before the Coalition Assembly, which has yet to bring it to the debate floor. We will keep our readers updated on the situation as it progresses. One possible related note is the departure of the SCCV Harmony from Biesel orbit. An Icarus-class drone carrier, it departed with no fanfare, quickly moving to the outskirts of the system before entering bluespace. Their destination has not been revealed, but it is more than possible that the carrier is being sent to the Weeping Stars at the insistence of Hephaestus.

Hi! I have a few questions for you. Starting with this. Is there anything else you'd write before actually writing this more centralized faction in Tau Ceti? That first question also ties into this. Beyond that, how would you show the distinction between Hegemonic and Traditionalist Unathi Culture? Last of the direct app questions; Why do you see Hephaestus opening it's doors to allow the rest of the chainlink access to the resources of the Hegemony? You say it's a win-win, but I don't see what the Win for Hephaestus is here, trading something incredibly valuable for something very minor. As for more general questions: 1) What's your writing style in terms of speed and spread? As an example; I tend to write everything I'm going for all at once very quickly, before taking a break, then moving on to the next project. 2) What do you feel is your biggest drawback, or issue in regards to writing lore? 3) Writing lore is obviously a team effort, and a part of being on the team means having your species suffer at the hands of others from time to time. Do you see any issues arising if you're assigned to write lore about such as situation, or if another team wishes to write an arc like that? 4) Lastly, what role do you see Unathi, and by extension their factions, playing in the greater spur? Good luck with your application! DM me if you need any clarification on the questions I've posted here.

Working with you was great, and I'm looking forward to doing it more often. Cael and Lent pretty much summarized my thoughts on this application, I don't see any issues with you in the position, and am happy to take you on as the Unathi Species Writer!

You easily have the chops for this role, and I think you'll be a great Diona Writer. Application accepted.

Following Cael's resignation of the loremaster title and my ascension, the Deputy Loremaster position is again open for application. Beyond the standard format, please answer the following in your applications. 1) A brief note (such as a roadmap with additional descriptions) identifying the course and creative direction that you'd hopefully like to pursue; 2) Criticism of the current state of lore 3) What do you believe you can bring to the team as Deputy Loremaster. 4) Your thoughts on me as a loremaster, and how best you think you can assist me.

Following my ascension to Loremaster, the Unathi Lore Writer position is now open. Alongside the standard format please include: 1. A particular section of Unathi Lore that you think should be expanded upon, alongside your reasons for it. Or what you think should be removed, and expand your reasons for that too; 2. How would you utilise the mobile setting that we have today with the NBT to move forward with Unathi Lore?

It's been about a week and a half, and due to the lack of updates on this application, it is being denied. You are free to reapply after three days time.

Following Yonnimer’s resignation from the Lore Team, the Diona Lore Writer position is now open. Alongside the standard format please include: 1. A particular section of Diona Lore that you think should be expanded upon, alongside your reasons for it. Or what you think should be removed, and expand your reasons for that too; 2. How would you utilise the mobile setting that we have today with the NBT to move forward with Diona Lore?

Unathi Pirates Publicly Executed by Hegemony Lord-Admiral after 4-hour Trial In a shocking development, after a mere six hours on the planet of Sankt Frederick the Hegemony’s appointed judge, one Lord-Admiral Yizarus has completed the trial and punishment of the three criminals the Hegemony was allowed to try. The trial itself only took four hours, and thirty minutes after completion the convicted Unathi were taken out of the consulate building to its front yard for their punishments. The SANN had a camera on the scene and captured the following video. Viewer discretion is advised. The speed and severity of the punishment handed down to the pirates has taken Sankt Frederick by storm, with videos of the executions and the thoughts of the population being re-chirped millions of times across the spur. When asked by a reporter who caught him at the starport leaving for the Hegemony about the executions, Lord-Admiral Yizarus simply said: The remainder of the pirates remain on Sankt Frederick and are expected to be brought before a Solarian Judge for their trials several months from now. The Hegemony has extended its full thanks to the Solarian Government as well as the leaders of the Southern Solarian Reconstruction Mandate, in particular Governor McPherson, for allowing them to “justly punish a criminal who has long evaded rightful authority.”

Church breaks its silence; Court Shaman Calls for Overlord to Rise to his Station Article 4 of the Sk'akh Reformation Arc Today the Church of Sk’akh has finally broken its silence, issuing its first statement since the demands of the shamans were made several weeks ago. The statement informed the shamans and the general public that due to the lack of a current High Priest and debates stalling between the Archpriests of the faith, that they can currently not give any answer to the shamans in response to their demands. After discussions with the Hegemon, a solution has been found. During a press conference earlier today, Archpriest Oklaal announced that the four current Archpriests will hold a vote in several weeks time to determine the course of action for the church, after all arguments are heard from representatives of the shamans. On the steps of the Third Scept, before a crowd of onlookers and bards, the Hegemon’s Archpriest proclaimed “Since the loss of our High Priest, my brothers and I have managed the best that we can - but the truth is that the Church is leaderless. We have discussed and debated at length the demands of the honorable Akhandi shamans - and while we have no answer yet, we shall soon. In two weeks’ time, the Archpriests will gather here in Skalamar, and vote on the matter of these reparations. It has been a long and hard road for all of us to walk - but I promise each of you, the Three Heads of Sk’akh watch over us. With faith and perseverance, and the Great Spirit’s guidance, our church can overcome any obstacle. Sk’akh bless us all.” The announcement has called a flurry of activity across the Hegemony, but no more than in the Tza Prairie, historic heartland of the Th’akh faith itself, with Overlord Hutay’zai’s court shaman, Roeruz publically calling for the Overlord to rise to his station and appoint an Archpriest for their brother faith. In response, Hutay’zai issued a public statement - starkly different to his usual calm and prepared speeches. In a televised broadcast from Kutah, the Overlord declared “Those who ask this of me, they understand nothing! I am Th’akh, my father and my mother Th’akh, my ancestors for ten thousand years Th’akh! You would ask me to stand here and bow, kissing the rings of those Archpriests in Skalamar, and grant my blessing to their grip on our nation? No! By mine and all of your spirits, no! My bones will be dust in the waste, my honor and my clan’s forgotten, before I acknowledge that pack of shriekers sitting in the Scept! Let them argue until the world ends, for all I care!” This outburst shocked the onlookers - and while the Church has yet to issue an official response to the Overlord’s words, many are calling for them to denounce him, or even for the Hegemon to act. While he has yet to issue an official statement on the matter, our sources inform us that the Hegemon has summoned Overlord Hutay’zai to the capital to speak with him in two days’ time. . We will keep our readers updated, as ever - and may the spirits guide our nation in these troubled times.

La Villa has been an incredibly good wiki maintainer, and I've spoken with them many times regarding lore, and the team. I think they'd be a great deputy for vaurca lore, so here's a +1. That being said, I have a couple of questions. 1) If you could retcon one Vaurca arc that has been run in the past, which would it be and why? If you wouldn't retcon any, why? 2) How would you feel about working on teamwide projects that aren't related to vaurca lore? 3) What do you think your responsibility is as a deputy, and would you cross species lines when it comes to writing lore? 4) What are your thoughts on the relationship between the Hegemon and the K'lax, specifically regarding K'laxan warriors essentially being a base of military might that keeps Not'zar on the throne and the Hegemony stable? From the wiki:

After further discussion and being medicated for my fever, I retract this previous statement.

Article #8 of the Libération, Révolution et Évolution Arc ORACLE SPECIAL: INTERVIEWS FROM THE FRONT The Oracle is pleased to present a special news article that has been in the works for several weeks. Enterprising journalists of the Oracle went out to Mictlan itself to interview members of the Minutemen and Auxiliary Corporate Forces currently stationed on the planet as part of the new armed forces mission to shine the light of liberty on the planet that has gone through so much in recent years. Interviews can be found attached to this article, and we at the Oracle that each and every member of the Armed Forces for their service to the Republic. Interview 1: Decurion Akio Nakao - 2nd Division, 3rd Legion - Fort Ilhuicatl, Mictlan Interview 2: Prefect Za’Akiax’Yikuz Zo’ra - 2nd Division, 7th Legion - Fort Ilhuicatl, Mictlan Interview 3: SLgn. Malik Inaya- 2nd Division, 5th Air Legion “The Firestarters” - Fort Ilhuicatl, Mictlan