TNS 1125 (alt)
Date: 004-1125 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ The trial of Matimuu ap-Natas, son of Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu, has been underway for more than 10 days, and a news blackout continues. Ap-Natas is accused of possession of Denuli gems, a felony under imperial law, and is being tried before Emperor Strephon.
¶ Because of the presence of Emperor Strephon, the facilities of the Ministry of Justice are under special security of the Imperial Guard, currently by members of the Aslan Guard Regiment. The duty will be divided among the Guard regiments according to the normal rotation. Ω
Date: 007-1125 ⑆ Dlan (Ilelish 1021)[edit]
¶ The seneschal for Lady Jessica Arepo Ilethian announced today that Lady Jessica suffered a minor stroke while walking in the gardens of the archducal compound on Dlan. Lady Jessica is the mother of Archduchess Isis of Ilelish, and widow of the deceased Archduke Dulinor of Ilelish.
¶ The Ilethian family's personal physician was summoned and arrived within minutes, and managed to stabilize Lady Jessica, who is expected to make a complete recovery. Archduchess Isis flew to the compound immediately, and intends to spend the next few days with her mother, according to a press release issued the next day. Ω
Date: 014-1125 ⑆ Dlan (Ilelish 1021)[edit]
¶ The twenty-first book in the incredibly popular series The Benasi Papers, begun by Sir Aella Wendemere and continued by his daughter Kana Wendemere, was published last week to immense critical acclaim, but initial sales have been slow.
¶ The series chronicles the adventures of a Terran family in the early years of the Second Imperium, and it's fans are rumored to include members of the Imperial family. Ω
Date: 018-1125 ⑆ Dlan (Ilelish 1021)[edit]
¶ The seneschal for Lady Jessica Arepo Ilethian announced today that Lady Jessica is expected to make a full recovery from her minor stroke of a few days ago. The mother of Archduchess Isis of Ilelish, Lady Jessica is reported to be out of bed and increasingly impatient with the restrictions placed on her by her physicians. Reportedly, only her daughter's insistence has kept her from resuming her full daily schedule. Ω
Date: 027-1125 ⑆ Disi (Zarushagar 2236)[edit]
¶ In a press release datelined 248-1124, Imperial Navy Public relations officer Lieutenant Hollis haut-Melisande announced that the Fleet Exercises in Zarushagar will commence next week, and conclude with a mock invasion of this system on 340-1124. Ω
Date: 030-1125 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ The Ministry of Justice announced that the trial of Matimuu ap-Natas, son of Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu, has ended. Ap-Natas has been found guilty of possession of Denuli gems, a felony under imperial law. Emperor Strephon was the chief justice of the court, and is reported to be considering Ap-Natas' sentence. Ω
Date: 034-1125 ⑆ Home (Aldebaran 1009)[edit]
¶ Reliable news reports from Home are scarce because of the expulsion of TNS reporters in 1123, but TNS reporters on other worlds are in contact with unnamed sources on the Solomani capital have continued to assemble information on former Secretary-General Marc Chissano. The provisional government of Jan Malikov continues to refuse comment on Chissano's whereabouts or status, refusing to confirm or deny reports that Chissano is in custody, or even if he is dead or alive.
¶ Previously, Malikov's government has unofficially "leaked" information that Chissano is in custody awaiting trial for treason, but those sources have dried up in recent months. Some Imperial authorities still believe that Chissano is at large in the Solomani Sphere, plotting the downfall of the Malikov government. Ω
Date: 053-1125 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ In a proclamation issued today, Emperor Strephon has elevated Tabitha Bennas Alkhalikoi to the rank of princess of the Imperium, in honor of her marriage to Prince Lucan Alkhalikoi. In the same proclamation, the Emperor elevated Duchess Helena Kelvin Alkhalikoi to the rank of princess of the Imperium, in honor of her marriage to Prince Varian Alkhalikoi Alkhalikoi, Duke of Sanches. Ω
Date: 062-1125 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ The Ministry of Justice announced that Emperor Strephon decided on the sentence for Matimuu ap-Natas, son of Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu. Ap-Natas, found guilty of possession of Denuli gems, a felony under imperial law, has been sentenced to 75 years at the Imperial prison at Fornol (Core 1715). In addition, Ap-Natas is forbidden to hold any title within the Imperium, and thus cannot inherit his father's title. Ω
Date: 069-1125 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ The Office of the Palace has released tri-D videos of the second birthday of Prince Casimir, grandson of the Emperor. The festivities were held in the Imperial Palace on 306-1124 but were not released until today.
¶ The young Prince is shown taking a few steps using his father's hand for balance, demolishing his share of the official birthday cake, opening some of his presents, and playing with several of the young guests, children of local nobles. Ω
Date: 078-1125 ⑆ Dlan (Ilelish 1021)[edit]
¶ The seneschal for Lady Jessica Arepo Ilethian announced today that Lady Jessica has resumed a limited version of her ordinary daily schedule suffering a minor stroke earlier. The mother of Archduchess Isis of Ilelish, Lady Jessica is reported to be following her doctor's instructions closely, and talking with her daughter each day. Ω
Date: 088-1125 ⑆ Khavle (Diaspora 3201)[edit]
¶ Empress Iolanthe arrived at the Khavle Naval Base today en route to Terra. The Imperial party was greeted by Admiral Lord Brisbain hault-Falke, base commander, entertained by a banquet and a tour of the facilities. Ω
Date: 096-1125 ⑆ Sacnoth (Spinward Marches 1325)[edit]
¶ The University of Sacnoth today issued a press release announcing that Professor Elke Ragnarsdottir has finally received permission to travel to Mithril (Spinward Marches 1628) to search for artifacts demonstrating that the Aslan reached that world centuries before they were thought to have reached the Marches. Professor Ragnarsdottir has been hoping to mount an expedition to Mithril for more than a decade. "Aslan artifacts were found on Mithril in 1106," she said, "but they remained in private hands, and have never been properly examined."
¶ The professor hopes to find the original site and carry out a proper investigation, saying "My career has been devoted to the study of the Aslan in the Spinward Marches, and this would be its culmination." Ω
Date: 102-1125 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ Under guard by agents of the Ministry of Justice, Matimuu ap-Natas, son of Lord Harlin ap-Natas, Baron of Argiluu, departed for the Imperial prison at Fornol (Core 1715) on the MoJ ship Black. Ap-Natas, found guilty of possession of Denuli gems, a felony under imperial law, will serve a sentence of 75 years after his conviction of possession of Denuli gems, which are the eggs of a sophont species, and a violation of Imperial law. Ω
Date: 107-1125 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ Emperor Strephon received a rare gift today, from Count Adelbert Godwin-Cramer, a noted plant breeder: an orchid (Vanda acetabulum) colored pure pink, without streaks, spots, or imperfections of any kind. The count forward seven specimens to the Imperial palace, where they will be on display in the main entry hall for several weeks before being transferred to the Imperial botanical gardens. Ω
Date: 109-1125 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ The display of several specimens of a rare orchid in the main entry hall of the Imperial Palace has drawn an unprecedented number of visitors, and the large numbers have caused the palace to transfer the rare flowers to another venue better suited to handling the crowds. The specimens of Vanda acetabulum notable for their especially consistent pure pink color, have been moved to the main exhibit hall of the Imperial Museum of Natural History, where they will remain until further notice. Ω
Date: 118-1125 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ A spokesman for the Ministry of Justice announced today that the trial of four individuals accused of planting a bomb in a secure warehouse facility in Shadulammur Downport has begun after considerable delays caused by pre-trial legal maneuvers on the part of the defense.
¶ 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. Ω
Date: 124-1125 ⑆ Excalibur (Spinward Marches 1225)[edit]
¶ After over a year's worth of evaluation, the Imperial Interstellar Scout Service and the government of Excalibur announced the preliminary findings of the excavations on the third moon of Excalibur. Baron Arvin Hault-Devros, IISS liaison to Excalibur's government was quoted in a press release accompanying the publication of the first report on the excavation: "The excavations have revealed evidence of an interstellar intelligence in the sector, predating the arrival of Humaniti. Their physical remains indicate that they were unrelated to any known sophonts in the region, but their technology was barely capable of interplanetary travel – they do not appear to have developed the jump drive in any form."
¶ "We are not sure how they came to be in the Excalibur system, " Hault-Devros continued, "but the remains excavated so far do not preclude a sublight colony ship of some sort."
¶ Hault-Devros re-emphasized that no Ancient artifacts have been located at the site. Ω
Date: 138-1125 ⑆ Arkiirkii (Solomani Rim 2905)[edit]
¶ Empress Iolanthe arrived at the Capital of the Harlequin Subsector today en route to Terra (Solomani Rim 1827). The Imperial party was met by Duke Gavin Bar-El of Arkiirkii, other local nobles, and a representative of the Vegan polity, who will accompany the imperial party to Muan Gwi (Solomani Rim 1717).
¶ The empress and the remainder of her party will spend a few days as the duke's guests before proceeding to Terra. Ω
Date: 146-1125 ⑆ Arkiirkii (Solomani Rim 2905)[edit]
¶ Empress Iolanthe's party departed Arkiirkii today en route to Terra. The Imperial party will be accompanied by Duke Gavin Bar-El of Arkiirkii, who will escort them to the borders of the subsector. Ω
Date: 151-1125 ⑆ Home (Aldebaran 1009)[edit]
¶ The government of Solomani Nationalist Jan Malikov announced today that it will be necessary to postpone elections indefinitely in most regions of the Solomani Confederation.
¶ No further information is available at this time Ω
Date: 160-1125 ⑆ Terra (Solomani Rim 1827)[edit]
¶ A representative of the Ministry of Justice announced today that seven members of a secret society devoted to the study of a Terran mystic known as Saint-Germain were arrested for attempting an illegal excavation at the Bruton Parish Church in the historical district known as Williamsburg Virginia. Members of the organization claim that a secret vault beneath the ruins of the original church contains documents and artifacts of tremendous historical significance. Ω
Date: 160-1125 ⑆ Muan Gwi (Solomani Rim 1717)[edit]
¶ Empress Iolanthe arrived at Muan Gwi today, and was welcomed by representatives of the major social and governmental Tuhuirs.
¶ The Imperial party will remain in the Vegan capital for several days, where they will be feted by the government of the Vegan Autonomous District before going on to Terra. Ω
Date: 174-1125 ⑆ Muan Gwi (Solomani Rim 1717)[edit]
¶ Empress Iolanthe continued her visit to the Muan Gwi system this week. The Imperial party toured sites of historical and sociological interest, and met with local nobles and government officials. Ω
Date: 190-1125 ⑆ Dlan (Ilelish 1021)[edit]
¶ The seneschal for Lady Jessica Arepo Ilethian announced today that Lady Jessica has recovered from the minor stroke she suffered earlier this year. The mother of Archduchess Isis of Ilelish, Lady Jessica has resumed her regular daily schedule. Ω
Date: 196-1125 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ The Imperial Palace announced today that Prince Lucan Alkhalikoi will be transferred to the Admiralty staff as a full lieutenant. Unofficial sources indicated that his wife, Junior Lieutenant Tabitha Bennas Alkhalikoi, will also be transferred to an unspecified position with the Imperial Navy somewhere on Capital Ω
Date: 202-1125 ⑆ Mithril (Spinward Marches 1628)[edit]
¶ Professor Elke Ragnarsdottir's expedition representing the University of Sacnoth arrived at Mithril this week, and began the initial survey of sites preparatory to beginning her excavations.
¶ Professor Ragnarsdottir has been hoping to mount an expedition to Mithril for more than a decade, and has only recently overcome the last hurdles of government and politics. She hopes to discover artifacts demonstrating that the Aslan reached that world centuries before they were thought to have reached the Marches. Ω
Date: 207-1125 ⑆ Muan Gwi (Solomani Rim 1717)[edit]
¶ Empress Iolanthe departed Muan Gwi today, bound for Terra. The precise path taken is classified, but the Imperial party is expected to arrive in a few weeks. Ω
Date: 220-1125 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ The Imperial Palace announced today that Princess Tabitha Bennas Alkhalikoi, wife of Prince Lucan Alkhalikoi, is two months pregnant.
¶ The Princess, who is a junior Lieutenant in the Imperial Navy, will continue to serve until the birth, when she will take a short parental leave. Ω
Date: 229-1125 ⑆ Terra (Solomani Rim 1827)[edit]
¶ Empress Iolanthe and her party arrived in the Terra system today, and was received by Marchioness Alessandra Da Silva of Terra and other dignitaries.
¶ The Imperial party will rest for a few days as a guest of the Marchioness before proceeding to Phoenix SPA for the dedication ceremony of the Empress's statue. Ω
Date: 236-1125 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ The Imperial Palace announced today that Prince Lucan Alkhalikoi arrived on Capital to take up his appointment with the Admiralty staff. The Prince was accompanied by his wife, Tabitha Bennas Alkhalikoi, who has been transferred to an unspecified position with the Imperial Navy in the Capital system. The Prince and his wife, as previously announced, are expecting their first child. Ω
Date: 242-1125 ⑆ Terra (Solomani Rim 1827)[edit]
¶ Marchioness Alessandra Da Silva of Terra today presided over the three day celebration welcoming Empress Iolanthe to Terra and dedicating the statue erected in her honor by the citizens of Terra.
¶ The Marchioness spoke for two hours in praise of the Empress and of the groundswell of popular affection the citizens of Terra showed for her during her last visit. Ω
Date: 248-1125 ⑆ Terra (Solomani Rim 1827)[edit]
¶ The trespassing trial of several members of a Terran secret society has taken a rather interesting turn. The judges granted the defendant's petition for a survey of the site of the Bruton Parish Church in the historical district known as Williamsburg Virginia. A gravitometric survey of the site revealed an underground chamber, previously unknown to the keepers of the historical district.
¶ The seven defendants are members of a secret society devoted to the study of a Terran mystic known as Saint-Germain, and were arrested for attempting an illegal excavation. Members of the organization claim that a secret vault beneath the ruins of the original church contains documents and artifacts of tremendous historical significance.
¶ Technicians hired by the court are of the opinion that the chamber is less than one third meter in its greatest dimension, and is unlikely to contain anything significant, as it appears to be filled with water. Ω
Date: 256-1125 ⑆ Laudum (Core 3011)[edit]
¶ Investigators in this system believe they have found evidence that a body, recently discovered in the foundation of a startown building under renovation, may be that of Jeffrey Long. Long, a former reporter for the Phoenix Sun news organization (headquartered on Terra (Solomani Rim 1827)), is the author of a series of articles on a condition known as 'hyperspace sickness," evidence for which Long alleges has been suppressed by a military and industrial cabal. In 1118, Long vanished from a private mental health facility where he had been undergoing treatment for an unspecified mental disorder.
¶ Some believe that Long's disappearance is the result of a plot by an Imperium-wide cabal of government and industrial officials to discredit the reporter. Ω
Date: 260-1125 ⑆ Muan Gwi (Solomani Rim 1717)[edit]
¶ Lady Lynette Hutara Murdoch (former regent for the Marquisate of Haley) has arrived in the capital of the Vegan Autonomous District as part of her five year tour of the Imperium, with the blessing of her son, Marquis Axel Aella Murdoch of Haley.
¶ She will tour the system and depart in 5-10 days. Ω
Date: 267-1125 ⑆ Laudum (Core 3011)[edit]
¶ Further investigation has demonstrated that the body recently discovered in in the foundation of a startown building under renovation is not that of Jeffrey Long, but a close relative, possibly a cousin.
¶ Long, a former reporter for the Phoenix Sun news organization, is the author of a series of articles on a condition known as 'hyperspace sickness," evidence for which Long alleges has been suppressed by a military and industrial cabal. In 1118, Long vanished from a private mental health facility where he had been undergoing treatment for an unspecified mental disorder.
¶ Some believe that Long's disappearance is the result of a plot by an Imperium-wide cabal of government and industrial officials to discredit the reporter. Ω
Date: 279-1125 ⑆ Terra (Solomani Rim 1827)[edit]
¶ Empress Iolanthe departed Terra today, concluding her tour of the system. The Imperial yacht, accompanied by a Navy task force, will stop briefly in the Ember (Solomani Rim 2227) system, to visit Imperial facilities there. Ω
Date: 285-1125 ⑆ Hathor (Solomani Rim 2623)[edit]
¶ Empress Iolanthe, aboard the Imperial yacht and accompanied by a Navy task force, refueled in-system. The Empress is returning to Capital after a state visit to Terra. Ω
Date: 286-1125 ⑆ Terra (Solomani Rim 1827)[edit]
¶ Lady Lynette Hutara Murdoch (former regent for the Marquisate of Haley) has arrived in the Sol systemas part of her five year tour of the Imperium. Lady Murdoch was received by Marchioness Alessandra Da Silva of Terra, and plans to remain in the system for several weeks, as a guest of the Marchioness. Ω
Date: 290-1125 ⑆ Mora (Spinward Marches 3124)[edit]
¶ Duchess Elane Shankarr Muudashir of Mora held court today, and afterward entertained Archduke Norris of Deneb and members of his staff in the ducal palace at Mora. Political observers take this as further proof that the Duchess is attempting to mend fences between her followers and those of the Archduke, after the long-standing feud between her late aunt (Duchess Delpine of Mora) and Archduke Norris. Ω
Date: 291-1125 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ The imperial palace announced today that it has received news that Duchess Helena Kelvin Alkhalikoi, wife of Prince Varian Alkhalikoi Alkhalikoi, Duke of Sanches, is pregnant. No further details were available at this time. Ω
Date: 285-1125 ⑆ Ganesh (Solomani Rim 2518)[edit]
¶ Empress Iolanthe, aboard the Imperial yacht and accompanied by a Navy task force, refueled in-system and was then feted by the local nobility. Ω
Date: 298-1125 ⑆ Jardin (Solomani Rim 0233)[edit]
¶ Former Secretery Marc Chissano is rumored to have been sighted in the downport of this system, but local officials have been unable to verify the reports. If true, these reports would contradict reports leaked by the Provisional Solomani government that Chissano is being held prior to his war crimes trial. Ω
Date: 301-1125 ⑆ Mandrake (Solomani Rim 2514)[edit]
¶ The Imperial yacht arrived in system today, accompanied by the Imperial Naval escort. Empress Iolanthe and the Imperial party will be escorted on a tour of the Naval Base in system by Baron Karl Ulias haute-Mandeville, Baron of Mandrake. Ω
Date: 309-1125 ⑆ Mandrake (Solomani Rim 2514)[edit]
¶ Empress Iolanthe and the Imperial party have decided to remain in the Mandrake system for a few more days, continuing as guests of Baron Karl Ulias haute-Mandeville, Baron of Mandrake. Ω
Date: 314-1125 ⑆ Jardin (Solomani Rim 0233)[edit]
¶ Local officials in the Jardin system today denied rumors that the Imperial government is sheltering former Solomani Secretary-General Marc Chissano. Ω
Date: 318-1125 ⑆ Capital (Core 2118)[edit]
¶ The Imperial Palace announced today that medical tests have determined that the pregnancy of Tabitha Bennas Alkhalikoi (wife of Prince Lucan Alkhalikoi) is normal in all respects. The couple chose to reveal that the child is a daughter, but have yet to choose a name. Ω
Date: 329-1125 ⑆ Nisinasha (Solomani Rim 2812)[edit]
¶ Empress Iolanthe and the Imperial party refueled at the IISS base in-system, and remained for a few orbits of the unusual water world before proceeding on their way. Ω
Date: 335-1125 ⑆ Mora (Spinward Marches 3124)[edit]
¶ Archduke Norris of Deneb and Duchess Elane Shankarr Muudashir of Mora have concluded arrangements whereby one of the ducal palaces on Mora will be deeded to the Archduke for use as the Archducal Palace on Mora. The press release did not specify what the Duchy of Mora received in return. Ω
Date: 347-1125 ⑆ Huy Braseal (Solomani Rim 2910)[edit]
¶ Empress Iolanthe and the Imperial party refueled at the Imperial Naval base in system and were entertained by the base commander, Baron Esteban hault-Giancana. Ω
Date: 359-1125 ⑆ Mithril (Spinward Marches 1628)[edit]
¶ Professor Elke Ragnarsdottir, of the University of Sacnoth, has concluded the first season of her excavation on Mithril. Professor Ragnarsdottir has been searching for artifacts demonstrating that the Aslan reached that world centuries before they were thought to have reached the Marches, The first season has resulted in a few interesting discoveries, the professor reports, but nothing substantive has been discovered to date. The professor has closed the site for local winter, and will continue her search when the weather improves. Ω
Date: 362-1125 ⑆ Beatus (Solomani Rim 2608)[edit]
¶ Empress Iolanthe and the Imperial party refueled at the starport in-system, and will remain a few days before proceeding. Ω
Date: 365-1125 ⑆ Terra (Solomani Rim 1827)[edit]
¶ Lady Lynette Hutara Murdoch (former regent for the Marquisate of Haley) has departed Sol system, where she has been a guest of Marchioness Alessandra Da Silva of Terra for several weeks. Ω
