The Federation Government released its annual budget report last Wednesday afternoon, in a statement issued at the Senate’s final yearly sitting. Addressing a wide range of recent economic improvements, the report showed a financially healthy Federation geared towards a solid period of growth and consolidation. An excerpt of the release delivered by Presidential Spokesperson Yuri Meureux follows: _“The Federation has never been stronger, and it is clear to see that this is due to a sound foreign [...]
A recent report by the Federation Census Bureau reveals that the number of Minmatar immigrating to the Federation has been dropping noticeably in the past three months, with some analysts going so far as to suggest that a net flow of zero may be reached at some point in the future. Previously, the Federation was accepting a large and steady flow of Minmatar immigrants every month, but recent estimates have the numbers dropping by as much as 15% each month, with current trends this month anticipating a [...]
An operation that has taken months of undercover work and surveillance came to a conclusion on Sunday evening as the Regional Drug Squad of the Federation Customs captured a Serpentis Carrier fully laden with the drug Rise. The drug, which was expected to be distributed around the region by fast interceptors and sympathisers, has been a scourge on the region of Placid, due to it appealing mainly to the Intaki population. Inspector Xavier, in command of the drug squad, held a press conference to sing [...]
Malkalen – For the first time since the end of the Gallente-Caldari War, a procession of Federation Navy warships entered Caldari Space, only this time flying a banner of peace. Met by Ishukone Watch ships at the Border Zone, civilian and military ships alike paused to watch the majestic Nyx-class super carrier and her escorts as it traveled to Malkalen. "I’ve never seen one in person before," admitted one Caldari Navy officer, who preferred to remain anonymous. "That’s one impressive looking ship. [...]
Luminaire - People from all across the Federation are expressing their sympathy and support to the families of victims of the Seyllin disaster. Many families are also complaining that the media attention had instead turned to recent discoveries by CreoDron instead of focusing on the world-shaking tragedy. According to Gallente authorities, the amount of donations to families of the victims has surpassed any previous relief drives by an extensive margin. Federation citizens also formed large queues in [...]
LUMINAIRE: It was a night of celebration in Luminaire as many independent capsuleers descended on the Federation Customs Headquarters for a party. The highest award that the Federation can issue to capsuleers, The Federal Star Of Justice, was presented to three pilots. It is the first time that three have been issued at the same time, and indeed the first time that the medal has been issued in over ten years. The inscription on the Star reads; “The Federal Star of Justice is a golden medallion, [...]
Federation forces continue to hold the Urpiken constellation in Black Rise and are steadily advancing into the Inolari constellation with the capture of the Innia star system. For well over a month, Federation forces led primarily by Friedrick Psitalon and his Dead Parrot Shoppe corporation have captured and held every star system in the Urpiken constellation. Despite stiff resistance and attempted recaptures, the State militia has been unable to stop Friedrick's relentless march through Black Rise. A [...]
LUMINAIRE – Last weeks daring theft of a Federation Navy mothership by Admiral Siral of the Serpentis Corporation resulted in not only the loss of the stolen ship, but the destruction of four CONCORD Special Operations vessels. The stolen Federation Nyx was destroyed in the PFP-GU system of the Syndicate by a combined fleet of Goonswarm and 3rd Front Alliance vessels. However the CONCORD losses occurred in Stacmon where they were the victims of an unruly gang of capsule pilots that had been originally [...]
Luminaire - In an emergency press conference, the Federation government announced a "decisive victory" against forces loyal to House Kador of the Amarr Empire. Spokespersons for the Federation Navy and the Foiritan Administration told reporters that Kador forces had launched an "unprovoked attack" on Federation assets in the border region of Solitude. Heir Uriam Kador has previously been characterized as friendly to the Federation. He visited the Federation on several occasions during the interregnum [...]
The Federation Navy has ordered a reserve detachment, destined for Seyllin, to seize control of the CreoDron site and all key system-wide infrastructures across the Barille constellation, including the receiving station for the scout drones. Eager to pre-empt negative speculation, military spokespeople have already pressed their case to local media that all measures currently underway are precautionary and "designed to limit any further loss of life and property." When questioned about the location of [...]
Villore - Speaking outside the office of the Senate's Defense Committee, Federation Navy Captain Jaxon Harner issued a statement regarding the Navy's forthcoming involvement in the militia review. As the appointed Navy liaison to the Senate's Military Oversight department, Captain Harner had reportedly met with the Defense Committee, as well as Senator Chermoul previously, to assess potential Federation Navy participation in the ongoing review. "From what I have seen thus far," stated Captain Harner, [...]
CARROU 0912 - President Foiritan has authorized the immediate mobilization of "Tripwire" defenses along the constellation border separating the Gallente Federation and the Caldari State, escalating tensions between the two warring nations. The act follows the sudden and mysterious loss of contact with the planet Seyllin I. Although the measure is being called "precautionary" by Federation officials, many view the act as reckless given the dangers inherent to such large war fleets operating in [...]
Algogille - The Federation Navy issued a statement this morning confirming that a general mustering call for the Federal Defence Union has been issued. The campaign, named Justice's Reach, will focus on key systems in the Inolari constellation in Black Rise. The call was issued in the wake of the Federation Navy's investigation into the Caslemon shipping incident last month, in which military equipment was reported stolen. In a previous press release, the Federation Navy said Caldari involvement was [...]
Algogille: Destaseke Zertavenne, chief of Internal Security for the Federation Navy, has ordered an investigation after a routine audit discovered massive discrepancies. In a leaked memo, it has been discovered that hundreds of ships, ranging from Comets to Megathrons are either missing or have been stripped of vital parts. Huge dockyards, built initially during the Caldari war, are filled with a surplus of ships that are not maintained. "In the current climate, we simply do not need all those ships, [...]
SEYLLIN 1008 - CONCORD has confirmed that "a natural disaster of unprecedented scale and consequence has occurred" and that a joint press conference with President Foiritan will be announced shortly. Dreadnoughts, carriers, and freighters have arrived by the hundreds at the stricken planet -- with even more en route -- to begin one of the largest mass rescue efforts in modern history. A Navy spokesman stated that capital ships are ferrying dropship squadrons to be used in surface runs to evacuate the [...]
The Gallente Federation Security Council yesterday issued a statement detailing a large bounty placed on the head of Henry Foudreal, alleged UDI operative. According to the statement, recent investigations have revealed Foudreal to have acted as main orchestrator in the UDI's foiled attack on the Gallente Frontier Tour Lines resort in Sharuveil three weeks ago. Additionally, the statement details a long list of bombings, kidnappings and guerilla strikes he is believed to have had a hand in. Foudreal's [...]
Luminaire – Update – Raging ethnic violence on Caldari Prime took a turn for the worse as Federation police opened fire on rioting Caldari expatriates. Although there are conflicting reports about the specific circumstances surrounding the incident, reliable sources claim the decision to use force was made following the shooting death of a Federation police officer. Camera drones on site are recording imagery of groups of young males attacking Federation establishments as owners return fire. Municipal [...]
Villore - Reaction from federal senators to Mens Reppola's appointment as Ishukone CEO has been limited since its announcement, as the senior legislative body of the Gallente Federation continues to adjust to a re-energized Foiritan administration in the wake of last year's events. Taking evidence from analysts at the recent Foreign Relations Committee hearings, senators probing the background of the new Ishukone CEO were widely observed to word their questions on the topic in what many deemed [...]
Luminaire - With the Gallente Federation adopting no formal stance on Empress Jamyl I's slave release, federal and local politicians are taking the temperature of mixed public opinion since the emancipation edict came into force. A population that remains focused on internal problems and the ongoing conflict with the Caldari State appears divided on the emancipation issue in the absence of a clear lead from the government. "My constituents view these releases positively," said Ursalin Dovaille, a [...]
Ladistier – Gallente Federation President Souro Foiritan today expressed his sincerest sympathies towards the families of victims in the Malkalen disaster and offered “the full resources of his nation” to assist to those in need. He also emphatically denied claims of Federation complicity in the attack, stating that Admiral Alexander Noir’s actions were his own and that “no one suspected that he was capable of such a monstrous act”. The delay in a formal response was attributed to an “exhaustive and [...]
The public, and especially the science community, is distraught over the fate of scientists Touvolle and Umailen, pioneers of the now defunct Crielere program. Now Federation President Foiritan, acting under his own initiative, has decided to employ his considerable political clout to get the scientists back from the clutches of Articio Kor-Azor. Foiritan's interests in science and hi-tech gadgets, interests that some say border on obsession, have made him many friends in the science community, and it [...]
The Federal Intelligence Office in a press release today stated that, according to an order handed down from Office HQ yesterday, the Federation will start giving out cash rewards for information potentially leading to the capture of several suspected UDI agents reported to be operating out of Gallente space. According to the release, any sightings of the following personnel are to be reported immediately to FIO Deputy Director Deverin Gonate: Garenis Toleitaane Honadone Neartavis Kolipon Vaneede [...]
Agencies within the Gallente Federation have in recent weeks been engaged in staving off potential problems posed by the steadily escalating influx of Matari immigrants to regions bordering the two nations. According to a report released by the Federal Immigration Advisory Board to the Gallente Senate yesterday, the inhabitant figures of population centers in the Gallente Border Zone and Nexus constellations have swelled considerably in the past two months, even more so if the presumed number of [...]
LUMINAIRE - After a turbulent morning, Federation Stock Exchange have halted all trading in shares and derivatives until further notice. The first reports from Seyllin had sent the Gallente mining shares down, as investors attempted to get to grips with the current situation. As details emerged, it became clear the market had experienced one of the most volatile and chaotic trading sessions to date. "It was insane," said Loita Exaio, a broker at Garoun Investment Bank. "I have not seen anything like [...]