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'''Olympus Village University''' is the largest education institution in the [[Federation]]. Its campus is located in [[Olympus Village]] on [[Mars]] in the [[Sol]] system. It is rivalled in prestige only by the [[Imperial Science Academy]] and [[Orion University]].

Following the shutdown of [[Aegis]] on January 18, 3308, its xenological research projects were transferred to high-security laboratories operated by Olympus Village University, [[Holloway Bioscience Institute]], and [[Imperial Science Academy]].
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== Timeline ==
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18 JAN 3308
*The [[Alliance]], [[Empire]] and [[Federation]] have accepted the [[Paul Baumann|Baumann Report's]] recommendation to permanently shut down [[Aegis]]. The independent inquiry's findings on the organisation's failings will result in Aegis being immediately shut down. However, Chief Administrator [[Carter Armstrong]] has cautioned that "full demobilisation of staff, ships and resources might take several months". [[Senator]] [[Denton Patreus]] has successfully obtained senatorial approval for an increased military budget, to allow the [[Imperial Navy]] to directly take on the role played by Aegis. [[Admiral of the Fleet|Fleet Admiral]] [[Tayo Maikori]] likewise confirmed that the [[Federal Congress]] has ordered the creation of a new naval strike force. On his own authority he has also commissioned an investigation into [[Salvation]], following [[Ram Tah]]'s testimony regarding the nature of the [[anti-xeno superweapon]]. Admiral [[Nikolas Glass]], who was recently appointed to the [[Council of Admirals]], stated that the [[Alliance Defence Force]] and [[Sirius Navy]] will work in conjunction to fulfil Aegis's purpose. Xenological research laboratories set up by Professor [[Alba Tesreau]] will now transfer their work to specialist departments in the [[Holloway Bioscience Institute]], [[Imperial Science Academy]] and Olympus Village University. In 3304 the [[Thargoid]]s made targeted strikes against Aegis's labs, but all three institutions have made assurances that the new locations will have the highest security.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e6ba29f6b3cd47d1758763 GalNet: Superpowers Plan to Replace Aegis]</ref>
13 OCT 3307
*The ancient spacefaring home of [[The Scriveners Clan Dredger|the Scriveners Clan]] is the legal property of [[Orion University]], according to newfound historical records. The Scriveners Clan is a nomadic tribe travelling onboard a self-sufficient [[Dredger]]-class [[Bulk Cruiser|bulk cruiser]]. Their society is descended from an academic organisation that sent out a research fleet two centuries ago. Unlike some [[Dredger Clans|dredger clans]], they refuse to have any contact with outsiders. Vice Chancellor [[Leland Pettigrew]] of Orion University made this statement: "In the year 3088, Dredger J-403 was commissioned for an exploration mission by an academic institute named Scrivener College. This was absorbed into our university in 3125. Documents detailing these facts were recently discovered in our archives and verified by the courts. Therefore the dredger, including all of its contents, is legally owned by Orion University. Naturally we bear no ill will toward its current populace, but the vessel they inhabit has always been our commercial property." The Scriveners Clan dredger was last seen in the Perseus Dark Region KC-V c2-2 system, where it was salvaging the [[Hesperus]] [[megaship]]. On the 9th of July it made a hyperspace jump to an unknown destination within 500 light years. Orion University is the largest [[independent]] educational institution in the [[Core Systems|core systems]], rivalled only by the [[Imperial Science Academy]] and Olympus Village University.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6166cbdf843b9f5e531b309a GalNet: Orion University Claims Ownership of Dredger]</ref>
13 APR 3307
*There have been mixed responses to the [[Proactive Detection Bureau]], which monitors private communications in the [[Federation]] for terrorist activity. Mainstream [[News Feed|newsfeeds]] reported on the situation:<br/>The [[Federal Times]]: "Civil rights groups are united in protest against the PDB. The controversy was also seized upon by the corporatist movement that was formed by [[Jupiter Division]] supporters. Their spokesperson stated: 'The government has overstepped its authority and must be replaced by direct corporate rule.'"<br/>[[Sol Today]]: "Has everyone already forgotten [[Li Qing Jao]] station burning in the night skies above [[Earth]]? Whatever it takes to keep us safe must be done. Only people with something to hide demand secrecy."<br/>[[Vox Galactica]]: "Professor Irene Ralston of Olympus Village University told us that her political history students received visits by [[Federal Intelligence Agency|FIA]] agents for researching [[Marlin Duval|Marlinism]], despite it being on the curriculum."<br/>The [[Tau Ceti Journal]]: "[[Corporations]] that incurred financial losses in the bombings have welcomed the PDB. But other businesses have submitted legal challenges, claiming a right to protect sensitive commercial information. Megacorps such as [[Caine Massey]] and [[Vandermeer Corporation|Vandermeer]] are even threatening to withdraw political donations."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6075866aa3b9c4055f2398a2 GalNet: Federal Reactions to Communications Surveillance Programme]</ref>
26 JUL 3304
*Members of the [[Rochester family]] have come under personal and political attack following the engagement of Federal Ambassador [[Jordan Rochester]] to Princess [[Aisling Duval]]. Several media outlets shared news of an incident involving Jordan Rochester's teenage niece: "A physical assault against Kali Rochester was reported on campus at Olympus Village University yesterday. Students surrounded Ms Rochester and accosted her while chanting anti-[[Empire|Imperial]] slogans. The assault was repelled by her private security detail." Meanwhile, Kali's father [[Jupiter Rochester]] was featured in a financial report from The [[Federal Times]]: "[[Core Dynamics]] stock dropped by 18 per cent this month, undoubtedly due to the CEO's family being linked with an Imperial princess. Jupiter Rochester has come under fire from both shareholders and management, who are concerned that one of the Federation's bedrocks might be losing his integrity." Questions have also been asked in [[Federal Congress|Congress]] of [[Isolde Rochester]], Jordan Rochester's mother. Many [[congressmen]] have demanded assurances that the Federation will not relinquish influence or territory to the Empire in the wake of the marriage. Isolde Rochester released the following statement: "Conservative elements always react negatively to change, even when that change is in society's best interest. My son's relationship with Her Imperial Highness represents not just a union between the Rochesters and the [[Imperial Family|House of Duval]], but the start of a new era of cooperation that will strengthen us all."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5b585027d1f66b1d204a5b6a GalNet: Rochester Family Attacked]</ref>
09 JAN 3301
*This morning during the ceremony to mark the start of term at the prestigious Olympus Village University when [[President of the Federation|President]] [[Jasmina Halsey|Halsey]] began her talk a large number of the assembled students began booing her. The university principal apologised profusely to the President before she left. Nevertheless the damage was done, and the event was carried on [[News Feed|newsfeeds]] throughout much of human space – and her embarrassed and indecisive reaction and she attempted to proceed with her speech is now the butt of much satirical humour.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/320df7ea82d86896cba35cb4b48c7eb3dd0e9372 GalNet: Federal President Booed]</ref>
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== References ==
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[[ru:Университет Olympus Village]]
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Olympus Village University - Revision history

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