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During the final day of the trial on February 5, the prosecution named Core Dynamics CEO [[Jupiter Rochester]] as a co-conspirator in the plot to assassinate Jasmina Halsey. Seeking to protect the profits of Core Dynamics, which would be adversely affected by Halsey's proposed military budget cuts, Vincent and Rochester orchestrated the sabotage of Starship One to eliminate Halsey and arranged for her to be replaced by Zachary Hudson, whom they were confident would maintain the Federal Navy's funding and keep Core Dynamics awash in contracts. The defence again tried to undermine the credibility of Halsey's testimony, and also argued that the prosecution's financial evidence had been improperly obtained and was therefore inadmissible. The jury then entered sequestered deliberations. Not long afterward, reports emerged that several Core Dynamics departments known as "[[Jupiter Division]]" were transporting ships and personnel to the [[HIP 54530]] system, the ruling faction of which renamed itself Jupiter Division.<ref name="Jupiter Named">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/601d40da3b480653852264ef GalNet: Jupiter Rochester Named in Starship One Trial]</ref>

The jury returned with a verdict of guilty on February 8, and sentenced Lucas Vincent to life imprisonment for ~~this~~ crimes. The Federal Intelligence Agency then immediately moved to arrest several other co-conspirators among the Federal Navy and government. Jupiter Rochester eluded authorities and fled to the safety of his Jupiter Division in HIP 54530. Questions were raised about whether or not other members of the [[Rochester family]] were involved in or had knowledge of the Starship One plot, and conspiracy theories swirled that Jupiter was a member of [[The Club]]. At the same time, prior accusations that President Zachary Hudson masterminded the Starship One disaster to remove Halsey and ascend to the presidency were effectively debunked, since Vincent's trial had presented no evidence that Hudson was aware of the conspiracy.<ref name="Vincent Guilty">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60212d7aa4e2185f794a4065 GalNet: Fleet Admiral Vincent Pronounced Guilty]</ref>

The jury returned with a verdict of guilty on February 8, and sentenced Lucas Vincent to life imprisonment for his crimes. The Federal Intelligence Agency then immediately moved to arrest several other co-conspirators among the Federal Navy and government. Jupiter Rochester eluded authorities and fled to the safety of his Jupiter Division in HIP 54530. Questions were raised about whether or not other members of the [[Rochester family]] were involved in or had knowledge of the Starship One plot, and conspiracy theories swirled that Jupiter was a member of [[The Club]]. At the same time, prior accusations that President Zachary Hudson masterminded the Starship One disaster to remove Halsey and ascend to the presidency were effectively debunked, since Vincent's trial had presented no evidence that Hudson was aware of the conspiracy.<ref name="Vincent Guilty">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60212d7aa4e2185f794a4065 GalNet: Fleet Admiral Vincent Pronounced Guilty]</ref>

The revelation that Jupiter Rochester funded the attempted assassination of Jasmina Halsey to increase the profits of Core Dynamics, as well as his insurrection against Federal forces in HIP 54530, provoked a public outcry among Federal citizens against corruption and corporate influence in the Federal government. The scandal damaged both the Republican Party and the Liberal Party. Trust in the former fell despite President Hudson denying knowledge of the conspiracy, and the latter was politically embarrassed by its Shadow Vice President, [[Isolde Rochester]], having familial ties to the self-proclaimed Supreme Executive of Jupiter Division.<ref name="Federation Corruption">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602a700b2ad23f14f43973ff GalNet: Federation Damaged by Corruption and Conspiracy]</ref> When Federal forces defeated Jupiter Division on February 18, the FIA arrested Jupiter and charged him with crimes related to his role in the Starship One disaster.<ref name="Victory Federal">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602e59b311bc486b7f3739ab GalNet: Victory for Federal Forces Against Jupiter Division]</ref> The [[Federal Justice Department]] sentenced Jupiter to life imprisonment without a trial on the basis of the self-evident nature of his crimes on March 5, seemingly bringing the saga to a close, but Milandu Okoro of the Federal Attorney's Office remarked that this was highly unusual. The FJD also denied the Federal Attorney's Office's request to open a full investigation into Jupiter Rochester and Lucas Vincent for possible other crimes and conspiracies.<ref name="Jupiter Sentenced">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60422b82a35452295305a1b4 GalNet: Jupiter Rochester Sentenced to Life Imprisonment]</ref>

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==Timeline==

21 JAN 3308

*[[President of the Federation|President]] [[Zachary Hudson]] has delivered a speech to [[Federal Congress|Congress]] on maintaining security for the [[Federation]] in the coming years. Excerpts from his address include the following: "In the last year, we have excelled at protecting Federal citizens from harm. The [[Proactive Detection Bureau]] proved its worth in locating terrorists before they could strike, and our security services played an instrumental role in the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA's]] defeat. 3308 is already bringing many challenges. The [[Second Thargoid War|war]] against the [[Thargoid]]s could escalate at any time, and we face the challenge of replacing [[Aegis]] with our own anti-xeno taskforce. We are also deeply concerned about increased infighting within the [[Alliance]] and [[Empire]], which could easily spill over into our territory. My administration is holding high-level discussions about how best to keep the Federation strong and secure. We will soon make some brave proposals to continue meeting our people's constitutional right to safety." [[Shadow President]] [[Felicia Winters]] delivered this rebuttal: "President Hudson fails to mention his disastrous attempt to capture [[Yuri Grom]], his [[Lucas Vincent|former fleet admiral's]] criminal conviction for destroying Starship One, or that [[Domestic Counter-Terrorism Act|his surveillance laws]] forced several systems to [[Federal Rebellion of 3307|declare independence]]. I would argue that under his leadership, the Federation has never been weaker or less secure."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61eaae9fc1b79e7e5c5e7091 GalNet: Federal Government Plans for the Future]</ref>

28 DEC 3307

*The noted historian [[Sima Kalhana]] takes a look back at the turbulent events of the last year in a four-part series of articles.<br/>"The start of 3307 was a time of crisis. The rise of the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army]] (NMLA), the [[Marlinist refugee crisis]] and increased [[Empire]]-[[Federation]] tensions had brought a full-scale superpower war closer, with renewed attacks from the [[Thargoid]]s increasing the pressure. All of this led to [[Pranav Antal]]'s proposal of a diplomatic conference for all three superpower governments to work through their problems – the very first [[Galactic Summit]]. Within weeks, [[Sirius Corporation]] was selected as the neutral host for the conference. [[Li Yong-Rui]] scored another triumph by establishing the [[Marlinist Colonies]] for millions of political refugees who had fled from the Empire. In February came the trial of [[Lucas Vincent|Fleet Admiral Vincent]], accused of arranging Starship One's destruction back in 3301. His paymaster was revealed as [[Core Dynamics]] CEO [[Jupiter Rochester]], who wanted to replace Federal democracy with direct corporate rule. His breakaway faction [[Jupiter Division]] was defeated in battle and Rochester himself jailed for life. This also led to Core Dynamics's acquisition of [[Lakon Spaceways]] being cancelled, leaving the [[Alliance]] to purchase a majority sharehold in the company. Key players on the political stage finally gathered when the Galactic Summit began in late February. The [[Sirius]] system hosted leaders from the Alliance, Empire, Federation and [[independent]] systems. Even pirate warlord [[Archon Delaine]] gatecrashed the event, causing controversy with his 'crown of bones' speech. It seemed for a while that the bickering between so many strong personalities might trigger a war rather than avert one. But gradually there was progress, with the possibility of a [[Sirius Treaty|treaty]] to increase unity against the Thargoid threat. But before reaching this conclusion, the Galactic Summit was derailed by a threat from another source. [[Nine Martyrs]] – as named by the NMLA leader [[John Tyburn|Theta Seven]] – was the largest terrorist attack in history. Hundreds of thousands were killed by starport bombings in nine systems, including the superpower capitals of [[Alioth]], [[Achenar]] and [[Sol]]. This horrific tragedy ended the conference abruptly, but did give rise to some inter-power cooperation. A [[Cornelius-Lasky Convention|new agreement]] signed at the Galactic Summit allowed the [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit]] (ACT) to be formed rapidly. Drawing on the superpowers' security services and other organisations, its sole purpose was to hunt down and eliminate the NMLA, a task that would dominate the headlines for the rest of the year."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61bc61cd859898793a033dc0 GalNet: A Retrospective of 3307 (Part One)]</ref>

26 MAR 3307

*Former President [[Jasmina Halsey]] has joined the [[Federal Diplomatic Corps]] to become an ambassador to the [[Alliance]]. In recent years Halsey served as an advisor to [[Edmund Mahon|Prime Minister Mahon]], but returned to the [[Federation]] in January to stand as a witness in the Starship One trial. She was a guest of Shadow President [[Felicia Winters]] at the [[Galactic Summit]], and both were evacuated back to [[Mars]] when it was cancelled. At a press conference, Ambassador Halsey said: "Being at the conference reminded me that the political arena is where I belong. My new responsibilities allow me to continue serving the Federation while making use of my experience within the Alliance, and hopefully build stronger bridges between the two." [[Elijah Beck]], head of the [[Alliance Office of Diplomatic Relations]], sent this message: "Jasmina's level-headed advice has calmed many tense political situations. This is the ideal role for a diplomat of her calibre, and I look forward to working with her again." In related news, the Federal Diplomatic Corps confirmed that Ambassador [[Jordan Rochester]] had been recalled from duty to be reassigned. Most of the [[Empire]] and Federation's embassies in each other's space have been closed since November 3306.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/605dd98c80c2570d06280658 GalNet: Jasmina Halsey Becomes Federal Ambassador]</ref>

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 During the final day of the trial on February 5, the prosecution named Core Dynamics CEO [[Jupiter Rochester]] as a co-conspirator in the plot to assassinate Jasmina Halsey. Seeking to protect the profits of Core Dynamics, which would be adversely affected by Halsey's proposed military budget cuts, Vincent and Rochester orchestrated the sabotage of Starship One to eliminate Halsey and arranged for her to be replaced by Zachary Hudson, whom they were confident would maintain the Federal Navy's funding and keep Core Dynamics awash in contracts. The defence again tried to undermine the credibility of Halsey's testimony, and also argued that the prosecution's financial evidence had been improperly obtained and was therefore inadmissible. The jury then entered sequestered deliberations. Not long afterward, reports emerged that several Core Dynamics departments known as "[[Jupiter Division]]" were transporting ships and personnel to the [[HIP 54530]] system, the ruling faction of which renamed itself Jupiter Division.<ref name="Jupiter Named">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/601d40da3b480653852264ef GalNet: Jupiter Rochester Named in Starship One Trial]</ref>
-The jury returned with a verdict of guilty on February 8, and sentenced Lucas Vincent to life imprisonment for this crimes. The Federal Intelligence Agency then immediately moved to arrest several other co-conspirators among the Federal Navy and government. Jupiter Rochester eluded authorities and fled to the safety of his Jupiter Division in HIP 54530. Questions were raised about whether or not other members of the [[Rochester family]] were involved in or had knowledge of the Starship One plot, and conspiracy theories swirled that Jupiter was a member of [[The Club]]. At the same time, prior accusations that President Zachary Hudson masterminded the Starship One disaster to remove Halsey and ascend to the presidency were effectively debunked, since Vincent's trial had presented no evidence that Hudson was aware of the conspiracy.<ref name="Vincent Guilty">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60212d7aa4e2185f794a4065 GalNet: Fleet Admiral Vincent Pronounced Guilty]</ref>
+The jury returned with a verdict of guilty on February 8, and sentenced Lucas Vincent to life imprisonment for his crimes. The Federal Intelligence Agency then immediately moved to arrest several other co-conspirators among the Federal Navy and government. Jupiter Rochester eluded authorities and fled to the safety of his Jupiter Division in HIP 54530. Questions were raised about whether or not other members of the [[Rochester family]] were involved in or had knowledge of the Starship One plot, and conspiracy theories swirled that Jupiter was a member of [[The Club]]. At the same time, prior accusations that President Zachary Hudson masterminded the Starship One disaster to remove Halsey and ascend to the presidency were effectively debunked, since Vincent's trial had presented no evidence that Hudson was aware of the conspiracy.<ref name="Vincent Guilty">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60212d7aa4e2185f794a4065 GalNet: Fleet Admiral Vincent Pronounced Guilty]</ref>
 The revelation that Jupiter Rochester funded the attempted assassination of Jasmina Halsey to increase the profits of Core Dynamics, as well as his insurrection against Federal forces in HIP 54530, provoked a public outcry among Federal citizens against corruption and corporate influence in the Federal government. The scandal damaged both the Republican Party and the Liberal Party. Trust in the former fell despite President Hudson denying knowledge of the conspiracy, and the latter was politically embarrassed by its Shadow Vice President, [[Isolde Rochester]], having familial ties to the self-proclaimed Supreme Executive of Jupiter Division.<ref name="Federation Corruption">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602a700b2ad23f14f43973ff GalNet: Federation Damaged by Corruption and Conspiracy]</ref> When Federal forces defeated Jupiter Division on February 18, the FIA arrested Jupiter and charged him with crimes related to his role in the Starship One disaster.<ref name="Victory Federal">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602e59b311bc486b7f3739ab GalNet: Victory for Federal Forces Against Jupiter Division]</ref> The [[Federal Justice Department]] sentenced Jupiter to life imprisonment without a trial on the basis of the self-evident nature of his crimes on March 5, seemingly bringing the saga to a close, but Milandu Okoro of the Federal Attorney's Office remarked that this was highly unusual. The FJD also denied the Federal Attorney's Office's request to open a full investigation into Jupiter Rochester and Lucas Vincent for possible other crimes and conspiracies.<ref name="Jupiter Sentenced">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60422b82a35452295305a1b4 GalNet: Jupiter Rochester Sentenced to Life Imprisonment]</ref>
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 ==Timeline==
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+JAN 3308
+*[[President of the Federation|President]] [[Zachary Hudson]] has delivered a speech to [[Federal Congress|Congress]] on maintaining security for the [[Federation]] in the coming years. Excerpts from his address include the following: "In the last year, we have excelled at protecting Federal citizens from harm. The [[Proactive Detection Bureau]] proved its worth in locating terrorists before they could strike, and our security services played an instrumental role in the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA's]] defeat. 3308 is already bringing many challenges. The [[Second Thargoid War|war]] against the [[Thargoid]]s could escalate at any time, and we face the challenge of replacing [[Aegis]] with our own anti-xeno taskforce. We are also deeply concerned about increased infighting within the [[Alliance]] and [[Empire]], which could easily spill over into our territory. My administration is holding high-level discussions about how best to keep the Federation strong and secure. We will soon make some brave proposals to continue meeting our people's constitutional right to safety." [[Shadow President]] [[Felicia Winters]] delivered this rebuttal: "President Hudson fails to mention his disastrous attempt to capture [[Yuri Grom]], his [[Lucas Vincent|former fleet admiral's]] criminal conviction for destroying Starship One, or that [[Domestic Counter-Terrorism Act|his surveillance laws]] forced several systems to [[Federal Rebellion of 3307|declare independence]]. I would argue that under his leadership, the Federation has never been weaker or less secure."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61eaae9fc1b79e7e5c5e7091 GalNet: Federal Government Plans for the Future]</ref>
+DEC 3307
+*The noted historian [[Sima Kalhana]] takes a look back at the turbulent events of the last year in a four-part series of articles.<br/>"The start of 3307 was a time of crisis. The rise of the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army]] (NMLA), the [[Marlinist refugee crisis]] and increased [[Empire]]-[[Federation]] tensions had brought a full-scale superpower war closer, with renewed attacks from the [[Thargoid]]s increasing the pressure. All of this led to [[Pranav Antal]]'s proposal of a diplomatic conference for all three superpower governments to work through their problems – the very first [[Galactic Summit]]. Within weeks, [[Sirius Corporation]] was selected as the neutral host for the conference. [[Li Yong-Rui]] scored another triumph by establishing the [[Marlinist Colonies]] for millions of political refugees who had fled from the Empire. In February came the trial of [[Lucas Vincent|Fleet Admiral Vincent]], accused of arranging Starship One's destruction back in 3301. His paymaster was revealed as [[Core Dynamics]] CEO [[Jupiter Rochester]], who wanted to replace Federal democracy with direct corporate rule. His breakaway faction [[Jupiter Division]] was defeated in battle and Rochester himself jailed for life. This also led to Core Dynamics's acquisition of [[Lakon Spaceways]] being cancelled, leaving the [[Alliance]] to purchase a majority sharehold in the company. Key players on the political stage finally gathered when the Galactic Summit began in late February. The [[Sirius]] system hosted leaders from the Alliance, Empire, Federation and [[independent]] systems. Even pirate warlord [[Archon Delaine]] gatecrashed the event, causing controversy with his 'crown of bones' speech. It seemed for a while that the bickering between so many strong personalities might trigger a war rather than avert one. But gradually there was progress, with the possibility of a [[Sirius Treaty|treaty]] to increase unity against the Thargoid threat. But before reaching this conclusion, the Galactic Summit was derailed by a threat from another source. [[Nine Martyrs]] – as named by the NMLA leader [[John Tyburn|Theta Seven]] – was the largest terrorist attack in history. Hundreds of thousands were killed by starport bombings in nine systems, including the superpower capitals of [[Alioth]], [[Achenar]] and [[Sol]]. This horrific tragedy ended the conference abruptly, but did give rise to some inter-power cooperation. A [[Cornelius-Lasky Convention|new agreement]] signed at the Galactic Summit allowed the [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit]] (ACT) to be formed rapidly. Drawing on the superpowers' security services and other organisations, its sole purpose was to hunt down and eliminate the NMLA, a task that would dominate the headlines for the rest of the year."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61bc61cd859898793a033dc0 GalNet: A Retrospective of 3307 (Part One)]</ref>
 MAR 3307
 *Former President [[Jasmina Halsey]] has joined the [[Federal Diplomatic Corps]] to become an ambassador to the [[Alliance]]. In recent years Halsey served as an advisor to [[Edmund Mahon|Prime Minister Mahon]], but returned to the [[Federation]] in January to stand as a witness in the Starship One trial. She was a guest of Shadow President [[Felicia Winters]] at the [[Galactic Summit]], and both were evacuated back to [[Mars]] when it was cancelled. At a press conference, Ambassador Halsey said: "Being at the conference reminded me that the political arena is where I belong. My new responsibilities allow me to continue serving the Federation while making use of my experience within the Alliance, and hopefully build stronger bridges between the two." [[Elijah Beck]], head of the [[Alliance Office of Diplomatic Relations]], sent this message: "Jasmina's level-headed advice has calmed many tense political situations. This is the ideal role for a diplomat of her calibre, and I look forward to working with her again." In related news, the Federal Diplomatic Corps confirmed that Ambassador [[Jordan Rochester]] had been recalled from duty to be reassigned. Most of the [[Empire]] and Federation's embassies in each other's space have been closed since November 3306.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/605dd98c80c2570d06280658 GalNet: Jasmina Halsey Becomes Federal Ambassador]</ref>

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