TNS 1124 (alt)
Date: 001-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ Emperor Strephon delivered his annual Holiday message from the Iridium Throne today, focusing again on his message of recent years: the relative peace and tranquility that has characterized the Imperium in the last decade.
¶ "We have kept to a consistent and coherent path, both domestically, and externally, and the result has been that historians see the Fifth Frontier War as the last major event worthy of their pens –– an event whose 25th anniversary approaches. Babies born in an era of total Imperial peace are now adults, and raise children of their own, in every hope and expectation that that same peace will continue."
¶ "My own family continues to grow, and the line of Imperial succession is insured for decades to come. I hold my grandson in my arms, and my heart almost bursts with pride each time I think that someday he will take up the burdens I now endure." Ω
Date: 005-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ Popular rumor in recent months is that Archduke Tranian of Gateway intends to marry, although no two rumors can agree on the name of his intended. The office of the Archduke declined to comment on the veracity of the rumors. Ω
Date: 012-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ In a proclamation issued today, Emperor Strephon has inducted his nephew, Prince Varian Alkhalikoi, into the Honorable order of the Emperor’s Guard, as a companion of the order. During a press conference at the conclusion of the day’s business, the Emperor remarked that it was only fitting that his nephew receive the honor, in consideration of his newly-shouldered responsibilities.
¶ Late last year, Prince Varian Alkhalikoi Alkhalikoi declared his intention to return to Sanches and take up his position as Duke, which became his upon the death of his father, Duke Dresden Paulo Alkhalikoi of Sanches. To date, the Duchy has been governed through a seneschal. Ω
Date: 020-1124 ⑆ Kamsii (Core 3021)[edit]
¶ The public relations office of KamsiiCo announced today the temporary closing of Droyne Land, one of the resort world’s most popular attractions. "We regret the necessity of closing so popular an exhibit, but the board felt it was in the best interests of the Droyne community on Kamsii," a spokesman said earlier today. "Droyne Land was intended to be a representative community of Droyne, but the board and the leaders of the oytrip both agreed that the community on Kamsii was not a typical Droyne community or representative of Droyne society. We have closed the attraction, and will not re-open it until we can create a truly representative Droyne settlement on Kamsii."
¶ For the present, the Droyne on Kamsii will remain on the world, but will no longer receive guided tours. The KamsiiCo spokesman hastened to add that Hiver Land (operated with the full cooperation of the Sociology Club of Kamsii) remains as popular as ever, and will continue to operate. Ω
Date: 031-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ Empress Iolanthe today departed Core en route to Terra (Solomani Rim 1827) to dedicate a statue of herself on that world. The artwork was commissioned by a Terran civic group to honor the Empress Iolanthe, in response to a groundswell of popular affection generated during her visit to the world as part of the Emperor’s golden jubilee. An informal poll conducted among citizens of Terra shortly before the Empress departed that world in 1122 voted her “the most popular Vilani in history.”
¶ Space for the statue has been allocated in a special memorial garden located on land donated by the SPA of Phoenix Downport, and the finishing touched on the statue itself as well as the memorial pavilion constructed to house it are reported to be nearing completion.
¶ The details of the route to be taken by the Imperial yacht and its Naval escort fleet are classified, but the Palace confirmed that Iolanthe will visit the Vegan Autonomous District either en route to Terra or during her return trip. Ω
Date: 041-1124 ⑆ Excalibur (Spinward Marches 1225)[edit]
¶ Despite the Red Zone interdiction of the third moon of Excalibur, rumors persist that Ancient artifacts from the moon have turned up on the black market in the Spinward Marches. The interdiction was imposed on the moon by the government of Excalibur and the Imperial Interstellar Scout Service, to end the fighting between rival teams of treasure hunters in response to rumors that there are Ancient sites on the moon, a fact hotly denied by both the local government and the IISS. Baron Arvin Hault-Devros, IISS liaison to Excalibur's government, says that the alleged artifacts are clearly fakes, intended to take advantage of the publicity accompanying the arrest of treasure hunters on Excalibur. Ω
Date: 050-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ A spokesman for the Hortalez Family Trust announced today that Harlan Aella Hortelez has died at the age of 101. Hortalez is the former chairman of the board and chief administrator of the Hortalez Family Trust, which controls the operations of Hortalez et Cie, and has lived since 1108 in his apartments in the Hortalez arcology on Capital.
¶ Hortalez died of a stroke, and had been in a coma for the last three months, the spokesman said. His nephew, David Hutara Hortalez, currently chairman of the board and chief administrator of the Hortalez Family Trust (who took over upon his uncle’s retirement in 1108), announced that the body will be cremated after a private service, at which Emperor Strephon, who is a distant relative, has agreed to give the eulogy. Ω
Date: 058-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ Fake Ancient artifacts from Excalibur (Spinward Marches 1225) in the Spinward Marches have been discovered for sale as far from the Marches as Core sectors, a representative of the Ministry of Justice announced today. Collectors of Ancient artifacts persist, despite Imperial laws against the practice – the only legal buyer for Ancient artifacts is the Imperial government. The spokesman emphasized that dealers in counterfeit artifacts are guilty of fraud, although collectors who buy fakes are not breaking the law. Ω
Date: 062-1124 ⑆ Nusku (Solomani Rim 1822)[edit]
¶ Archeologists investigating a site on a planetoid in the Nusku system have discovered remains of a crashed Imperial courier ship dating from the period of the Solomani Rim War (990-1002). The ship shows signs of having been damaged in action, but investigators believe that the crash was controlled enough for hull integrity to have remained intact. No trace of the three crew members was found, but their possessions and effects were all present, and wonderfully preserved.
¶ The most severe damage to the 100-ton vessel was to the boat dock. Investigators were unable to determine if the vessel’s lifeboat had been launched or was knocked loose during the crash. Investigation of the crash site continues, and includes examination of the wreckage looking for clues to the ship's name and unit. Ω
Date: 070-1124 ⑆ Nusku (Solomani Rim 1822)[edit]
¶ Archeologists have released more information about the crashed Imperial Courier found on a planetoid in the Nusku system a few days ago.
¶ The vessel was INS Tungus, and was listed as missing in action in the closing days of the Solomani Rim War (990-1002). The remains found on site indicate that Tungus had sustained battle damage, but had still managed to retain enough control on landing for most of the hull to remain intact.
¶ Naval officers involved in the investigation believe that the vessel’s lifeboat was launched before the crash, and that two of the vessel’s three crew members abandoned ship before the crash. Evidence on the crash site indicates that the last crew member survived the crash and was rescued by the lifeboat, but investigators are unable to explain why the crew left their personal effects on the ship. Ω
Date: 076-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ The Imperial Palace today announced that the Emperor has received a letter from his nephew, Prince Varian Alkhalikoi Alkhalikoi , announcing that he has arrived at Sanches and has begun what he describes as a “training period” before he takes over the formal administration of the Duchy of Sanches. The duchy has been under the administration of a seneschal since the death of Varian’s father, Duke Dresden Paulo Alkhalikoi of Sanches. Ω
Date: 088-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ News has arrived from Sanches that Prince Varian Alkhalikoi Alkhalikoi has announced his engagement to Lady Helena Kelvin, granddaughter of Baron Burnabus Kelvin of Chandos. Chandos has acted as seneschal of the Duchy of Sanches since the death of Varian’s father, Duke Dresden Paulo Alkhalikoi of Sanches.
¶ No further details were forthcoming. Ω
Date: 095-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ Lady Lynette Hutara Murdoch formally surrendered her powers of regency today, and her son, Axel Aella Murdoch is thus formally confirmed as Marquis of Haley, pending the approval of the Emperor. Axel Murdoch is a direct descendant of the original Axel Murdoch, founder of the megacorporation Instellarms, and has been privately educated at the Murdoch palace on Capital.
¶ Emperor Strephon is expected to invest the new Marquis with his office personally, but no date of the ceremony has been announced. Ω
Date: 112-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ Duke Pellinor Esfahan Muendor of Lode, is pleased to announce that his daughter, Lady Elia Hortelez Muendor of Lode, is engaged to marry Sir Etian Delgado Osmanlia, C.A.S., Baron of Mys. Mys is one of several landless fiefs in Core sector, and consists mostly of holdings in the stock of several megacorporations.
¶ Lady Elia attended the Karbilii school and Wingate College on Capital. Sir Etian is an official with the Imperial Ministry of Justice on Capital. Ω
Date: 118-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ In a ceremony at the Imperial Palace today, Emperor Strephon officially invested Axel Aella Murdoch as Marquis of Haley, presenting him with the regalia of his seat. At the same time, the Emperor knighted the new Marquis as a Companion of the Ancient and Preeminent Order of Sylea.
¶ Murdoch achieved his majority recently, when his mother formally surrendered her powers as regent, taken on at the death of his father, the previous Marquis. Ω
Date: 126-1124 ⑆ Terra (Solomani Rim 1827)[edit]
¶ In a press release dated today, the seneschal of Marchioness Alessandra Da Silva of Terra announced that a diary has been uncovered in the archives of the old Terran Confederation dating from the period of the Regency of Arbellatra, covering the years 618 to 632.
¶ The diary, kept by Janos Liu-Matuschanka, a junior officer in the Imperial Navy and a member of Arbellatra's staff, provides a unique view of one of the most important periods of Imperial history. The original document will be presented to the Empress for transport to the Imperial Museum of History, as part of the celebrations surrounding the dedication of the statue of the Empress on Terra. Ω
Date: 134-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ The Imperial palace announced today that Emperor Strephon will host the wedding of Lady Elia Hortelez Muendor of Lode and Sir Etian Delgado Osmanlia, C.A.S., Baron of Mys. It is unusual for the Imperial Palace to be used for weddings of individuals not in the Imperial bloodline, but the announcement stated that Strephon had come to know the bride to be when she was involved with Princes Lucan and Varian, and made the offer out of personal sentiment. The prospective bride and groom are said to be honored and have accepted.
¶ No date for the services has been announced, but the wedding itself will be performed in the throne room of the palace by the Lord High Chamberlain, and will be a civil ceremony. Ω
Date: 141-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ Naval investigators today announced that they have concluded their investigations into the evident misjump of the far trader Helena Concorda, which departed Huy Braseal (Solomani Rim 2910) in 1059, and was discovered drifting in Boskone (Solomani Rim 1214) belt in 1123.
¶ Investigators have now concluded that the merchant ship's crew were attempting to modify their ships navigation programs and faulty programming caused the navigational error that precipitated the misjump. Ω
Date: 149-1124 ⑆ Dlan (Ilelish 1021)[edit]
¶ The twentieth book in the incredibly popular series The Benasi Papers, begun by Sir Aella Wendemere and continued by his daughter Kana Wendemere, has been published and initial sales exceeded the Wendemere family's wildest expectations.
¶ The series chronicles the adventures of a Terran family in the early years of the Second Imperium, and its fans are rumored to include members of the Imperial family. Ω
Date: 157-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ The wedding of Lady Elia Hortelez Muendor of Lode and Sir Etian Delgado Osmanlia, C.A.S., Baron of Mys was performed today at the Imperial palace.
¶ The civil ceremony was performed in the throne room of the palace by the Lord High Chamberlain, with the Emperor as the most important guest. Ω
Date: 163-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ Sources close to the family have confirmed rumors that Lady Lynette Hutara Murdoch has departed Capital on what the family describes as "the Grand Tour she never had." The former regent for the Marquisate of Haley has departed on a five year tour of the Imperium, with the blessing of her son, Marquis Axel Aella Murdoch of Haley. Lady Murdoch, accompanied by a few close family retainers, took one of the Murdoch family yachts on an undisclosed itinerary. Ω
Date: 165-1124 ⑆ Terra (Solomani Rim 1827)[edit]
¶ A collection of authenticist organizations has decided to recreate the experience of living on a generation ship, not by actually traveling from one star to another, but by crossing a single star system. INS Prometheus will be constructed in orbit around Terra, and then accelerated from Earth orbit to Mars and back again.
¶ Passengers will take on the role of the first interstellar travelers, at least for the 22 months the ship will spend in transit. The ship will maintain radio silence (except for emergencies) and try to simulate an interstellar voyage as closely as possible. Passengers will first take on the role of the initial passengers, but in mid journey will switch personas and become the final generation of colonists. If the trip is successful, it may become a cyclical event. Ω
Date: 168-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ Baron Burnabus Kelvin of Chandos is pleased to announce that a date has been set for the wedding of his daughter, Lady Helena Kelvin, to Prince Varian Alkhalikoi Alkhalikoi, Duke of Sanches. The pair will marry on Holiday of 1125, in a ceremony at the Ducal Palace on Sanches. Ω
Date: 174-1124 ⑆ Mora (Spinward Marches 3124)[edit]
¶ Duchess Elane Shankarr Muudashir of Mora today dedicated a memorial to her deceased aunt, the former Duchess Delphine of Mora.
¶ The memorial is on the public park grounds adjacent to the Ducal Palace on Mora, and consists of 0.1 hectare of ornamental gardens centered around a statue of the late duchess. Ω
Date: 181-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ Professor Julian Trane, distinguished interstellar historian, announced today that he has finally concluded his research at the Imperial Archives, and will return home to complete his next manuscript. Trane declined to give details, but it is known that his researches deal with the cyclical nature of historical trends. Trane has previously claimed to have discovered historical trends from as far back as the era of the Imperial Civil War that have relevance to today's Imperium. Professor Trane declined to speculate when his latest work would be available for publication. Ω
Date: 194-1124 ⑆ Libuka (Zarushagar 2202)[edit]
¶ The Imperial Palace announced today that the wedding of Prince Lucan Alkhalikoi to junior lieutenant Tabitha Alonithen hault-Bennas took place on the INS Thylaciness, flagship of the Zarushagar Fleet, on 120-1124. The ceremony was performed by Fleet Admiral Sir Jopeth Hrothgar hault-Kurshar, C.R.A., commander of the Zarushagar Fleet and included a ceremony to knight both Lucan and his fiancée. Ω
Date: 196-1124 ⑆ Terra (Solomani Rim 1827)[edit]
¶ The seneschal of Marchioness Alessandra Da Silva of Terra announced today that after an extensive investigation further arrests have been made in connection with a plot to raise money and smuggle weapons, money, and equipment from inside the Imperium to supporters of deposed Solomani Secretary-General Marc Chissano in the Solomanu Confederation.
¶ Officials declined to release names of the arrestees or other details. Ω
Date: 196-1124 ⑆ Scaramouche (Solomani Rim 2509)[edit]
¶ A supply cache belonging to the anti-Imperial Solomani insurgency on this world has been discovered in a cave in a rural area near Brogan's Down Starport, an MoJ official announced today. The cache contained weapons, explosives, money, food, and other supplies of use to an insurgent organization.
¶ "The cache had been abandoned for many years, and many of the supplies had deteriorated," the official said, "We believe the cache dates from more than 17 years ago, during the period when the insurgents lost popular support on this world. We do not believe it indicates the continued existence of any anti-government organization."
¶ The official confirmed that the cache has been carried off by local law enforcement, the weapons and explosives destroyed by local bomb disposal units. Ω
Date: 206-1124 ⑆ Scaramouche (Solomani Rim 2509)[edit]
¶ Within a very short time of the announcement of an old supply cache for the now defunct anti-Imperial insurgency on this world, two more caches of equal vintage have been discovered, one by the son of one of the insurgents.
¶ Burl LeChance's father, Mechal LeChance, died fourteen years ago, but left a cryptic entry in his personal diary that led the younger LeChance to approach the Imperial Ministry of Justice. LeChance senior was one of a cell of insurgents tasked with maintaining the cache until its contents were needed.
¶ "I had skimmed through the diary after Father died," said the younger LeChance, "But most of it had been written in a personal shorthand that only he understood. The police managed to decode it, however, and located the cache."
¶ LeCance's cache contained no explosives, or weapons – only food, clothing, and printing supplies – leading authorities to the conclusion that LeChance's cell was a propaganda unit. Ω
Date: 208-1124 ⑆ Argiluu (Dagudashaag 1317)[edit]
¶ The seneschal to Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu announced today that the Baron's son, Matimuu ap-Natas, has been arrested and charged with possession of Denuli gems by the Ministry of Justice, after a five year investigation by agents of the MoJ and the Imperial Interstellar Scout Service.
¶ Denuli gems are the eggs of an intelligent species (from the Spinward Marches), and their possession or sale an Imperial felony. Ω
Date: 210-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ High society was left wondering at the news that Emperor Strephon would not be attending the party in honor of the 119th birthday of Lady Musush Igsiirdi Tauribi, mother of Archduke Ishuggi Tauribi. A place on the guest list to the private celebration in the Tauribi family arcology is one of the most sought after invitations in the empire. No formal explanation has been made by either the Emperor or Lady Musush, and this has left the matter open for speculation. Ω
Date: 214-1124 ⑆ Ganad (Core 2933)[edit]
¶ Empress Iolanthe paused in her journey to the Solomani Rim to inspect the Imperial Naval Base in the Ganad system. The Imperial party was greeted by Admiral Lord Kulakh hault-Gionetti, commander of the Ganad base, entertained by a banquet and a tour of the facilities, including a demonstration of precision flying by fighters from the fleet carrier Margareta and a simulated jump assault by the carrier's Imperial Marine contingent. Ω
Date: 218-1124 ⑆ Argiluu (Dagudashaag 1317)[edit]
¶ Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu is reported to have written a letter to the emperor in which he asks that his son, Matimuu ap-Natas, be tried before the Emperor. Matimuu ap-Natas has been charged with possession of Denuli gems by the Ministry of Justice, a felony violation of Imperial law.
¶ The Emperor's seneschal had no comment other to confirm that a letter from the baron has been received. Ω
Date: 221-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ The Imperial palace announced today that Emperor Strephon has agreed to serve as chief judge in the case of Matimuu ap-Natas, son of Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu.
¶ No date has been set for commencement of the trial, nor has a venue been set. Ω
Date: 221-1124 ⑆ Fornol (Core 1715)[edit]
¶ The yacht carrying Lady Lynette Hutara Murdoch arrived in this system broadcasting a distress call, to which the local authorities responded. The yacht, one of several owned by the Murdoch family (which controls the megacorporation Instellarms) had sustained damage to its maneuver drives while in transit, and had to be towed to Lygia Starport by emergency vessels.
¶ No further details are available, but the report stated there were no casualties or injuries sustained by crew or passengers of the yacht. Ω
Date: 227-1124 ⑆ Fornol (Core 1715)[edit]
¶ Further details were received regarding the emergency involving Lady Lynette Hutara Murdoch's yacht. The vessel arrived in-system on 224-1124 but had to be towed to Lygia Starport by emergency vessels. The yacht's maneuver drive had developed problems during jump, which the crew was unable to repair, but which did not effect the jump itself. The problem, in the M-drive's power plant, was described as unusual, but easily repairable by the starport's repair facilities. Ω
Date: 232-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ The Emperor's seneschal announced today that Grand Princess Ciencia Iphegenia will represent the Imperial family at the party in honor of the 119th birthday of Lady Musush Igsiirdi Tauribi, mother of Archduke Ishuggi Tauribi. Emperor Strephon himself normally attends the fete, but he declined the invitation on 210-1124, without explanation. Lady Musush's seneschal refused to comment, except to say that she has been informed of the Emperor's reasons, and accepts them completely, and that she will be happy to receive the Grand Princess in his stead. Ω
Date: 237-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ The Imperial palace announced today that the trial of Matimuu ap-Natas, son of Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu will commence on 360-1124, the earliest it could be worked into the Imperial schedule. It is not known when ap-Natas will arrive in Capital. Ω
Date: 239-1124 ⑆ Terra (Solomani Rim 1827)[edit]
¶ The seneschal of Marchioness Alessandra Da Silva of Terra announced today that Jonas Kzil, Marcus Adelbert Liu, Juliana Messier, and Louis Xavier Hault-Ehara would be tried for conspiracy in connection with the plot to raise money and smuggle weapons, money, and equipment from inside the Imperium to supporters of deposed Solomani Secretary-General Marc Chissano in the Solomani Confederation.
¶ Kzil, Liu, Messier, and Hault-Ehara were the only Imperial citizens arrested last year in connection with the plot, and will be tried before a tribunal headed by Marchioness Da Silva. No date for the trial has been announced. Ω
Date: 242-1124 ⑆ Kamsii (Core 3021)[edit]
¶ The public relations office of Kamsii Co today issued a press release stating that they will soon have a replacement for the poplar Droyne Land attraction which was closed on 020-1124.
¶ The statement did not give any particulars, but rumors state that the exhibit will recreate an authentic settlement of Ael Yael in their pre-contact state. Ω
Date: 246-1124 ⑆ Terra (Solomani Rim 1827)[edit]
¶ It was learned through unofficial sources today that Marchioness Alessandra Da Silva of Terra hopes to complete the trail of Jonas Kzil, Marcus Adelbert Liu, Juliana Messier, and Louis Xavier Hault-Ehara before the arrival of Empress Iolanthe in order to avoid any bad press during the latter's visit.
¶ Kzil, Liu, Messier, and Hault-Ehara were the only Imperial citizens arrested last year in connection with the plot to raise money and smuggle weapons, money, and equipment from inside the Imperium to supporters of deposed Solomani Secretary-General Marc Chissano in the Solomani Confederation. Ω
Date: 248-1124 ⑆ Dimmurak (Solomani Rim 1111)[edit]
¶ A bomb exploded today in a secure warehouse facility at Shadulammur Downport, but fortunately there were no fatalities, although several members of the downport security forces were severely injured and two were hospitalized. The bomb was in a sealed cargo container scheduled to be transferred to the highport facility earlier in the day, but it was delayed due to irregularities in the container's papers discovered by Malawabab Lalabuaam, a Bwap working for the local customs authorities.
¶ Details are unavailable at this time, but authorities did say that there had been significant damage to other cargos in the same warehouse. Ω
Date: 252-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ The Ministry of Justice announced today that Matimuu ap-Natas, son of Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu, has arrived at Capital, where his trial will commence on 360-1124. Ap-Natas is accused of possession of Denuli gems, a felony under imperial law. Until his trial, ap-Natas will be held at an undisclosed location under MoJ custody.
¶ Emperor Strephon has agreed to preside over Ap-Natas' trial, at ths request of Baron Argiluu. Ω
Date: 257-1124 ⑆ Dimmurak (Solomani Rim 1111)[edit]
¶ Arrests have been made in connection with the bomb that exploded in a secure warehouse facility at Shadulammur Downport a few days ago. Officials have not released the names of the arrestees, but did confirm that the arrest was made possible due to leads provided by Malawabab Lalabuaam, a Bwap working for the local customs authorities.
¶ "He noticed a number of minor errors in the customs paperwork," remarked Adnan Harrapan, of the local MoJ office, "and connected them with similar mistakes he had noticed in other documents." MoJ agents traced the documents and were able to track down several suspects in the explosion. Ω
Date: 268-1124 ⑆ Dimmurak (Solomani Rim 1111)[edit]
¶ Officials at Shadulammur Downport released more details in the recent arrests in connection with a bombing at a secure warehouse facility in the downport. Further investigation has revealed a connection between the arrestees and plot to smuggle weapons, money, and equipment from inside the Imperium to supporters of deposed Solomani Secretary-General Marc Chissano in the Solomani Confederation. This would be the first evidence of the plot so far removed from the Imperial/Solomani Border. Ω
Date: 279-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ Rumors are circulating that Matimuu ap-Natas, son of Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu, is being held at the headquarters building of the Order of Sylea until 360-1124, when his trial will begin. Ap-Natas is reported to be under guard by special agents of the Order and of the Ministry of Justice, and confined to his quarters in the visitor's wing.
¶ Ap-Natas is accused of possession of Denuli gems, a felony under imperial law, and is scheduled to be tried before Emperor Strephon. Ω
Date: 285-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ Solomani painter Mobi Branjan Ibn-Daud announced today, through his seneschal, that he has been commissioned to create a formal portrait of Archduchess Isis of Ilelish. Ibn-Daud will leave for Dlan within a few days, and will carry out the commission at the Ducal Palace.
¶ Ibn-Daud, whose parents are from Vanefa (Solomani Rim 1304) in the Solomani Rim, came to Capital to study art at the University of Sylea, and since that time has acquired a great reputation. Ibn-Daud works in a variety of media, and is well-known for his work in traditional oil as well as more modern media. Ω
Date: 298-1124 ⑆ Dlan (Ilelish 1021)[edit]
¶ The Dlan office of the Imperial Ministry of Justice announced today that it is ready to begin the trial of the nine individuals arrested for plotting the assassination of the Archduchess of Ilelish in 1123.
¶ "We remain in the dark as to the reason the accused wished to kill the Archduchess," an MoJ spokesman stated in a press release earlier today, "but we believe that the evidence is sufficient for their conviction in the absence of a specific motive." Ω
Date: 302-1124 ⑆ Excalibur (Spinward Marches 1225)[edit]
¶ A spokesman for the Imperial Interstellar Scout Service reported today that another group has been apprehended for hunting Ancient artifacts on the third moon of Excalibur in defiance of the Red Zone interdiction of the moon by the government of Excalibur and the IISS.
¶ The Imperial Interstellar Scout Service and the government of Excalibur have previously announced today that rumors of the discovery of Ancient artifacts on the third moon of Excalibur are completely false. Despite this, treasure hunters from all over the sector have continued to flock to the system, and Excalibur's security forces are strained to their limits dealing with these unwelcome visitors. Ω
Date: 344-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ A spokesman for the Ministry of Justice announced today that the trial of Matimuu ap-Natas, son of Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu, will be held in the main courtroom of the Ministry enclave. Ap-Natas is accused of possession of Denuli gems, a felony under imperial law, and is scheduled to be tried before Emperor Strephon, beginning on 360-1124. Ω
Date: 356-1124 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ The Imperial Palace today announced that the Emperor announced that his nephew, Prince Varian Alkhalikoi, has formally taken over administration of the Duchy of Sanches. Varian undertook a voluntary "training period" before assuming the full duties of the duke, but feels that he is now capable of the job. The duchy had been under the administration of a seneschal since the death of Varian's father, Duke Dresden Paulo Alkhalikoi of Sanches. Ω
