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'''Ethan Takahashi''' is a crime correspondent for the [[Federal Times]]. In 3305, he reported on the [[Federal Intelligence Agency]]'s search for and confrontation with the [[Children of Tothos]] cult, which had obtained a nuclear weapon called the [[Lucifer Device]] and threatened to destroy Archambault Terminal in Chun Tstar, as well as the FIA's raids against the [[Red Family]] cartel. In 3306, he followed the ~~trial~~ of [[Rory Webster]], a [[Federal Navy]] engineer ~~accused of sabotaging~~ [[Starship One]] ~~before it was destroyed five years previously~~.

'''Ethan Takahashi''' is a crime correspondent for the [[Federal Times]]. In 3305, he reported on the [[Federal Intelligence Agency]]'s search for and confrontation with the [[Children of Tothos]] cult, which had obtained a nuclear weapon called the [[Lucifer Device]] and threatened to destroy Archambault Terminal in Chun Tstar, as well as the FIA's raids against the [[Red Family]] cartel. In 3306 and 3307, he followed the trials of [[Rory Webster]], a [[Federal Navy]] engineer who sabotaged [[Starship One]] in 3301, and Fleet Admiral [[Lucas Vincent]], whom Webster identified as the mastermind of the sabotage plan.

== Timeline ==

08 FEB 3307

*A [[Federal High Court]] jury has found Fleet Admiral [[Lucas Vincent]] guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and treason. The court heard how Vincent worked with [[Core Dynamics]] CEO [[Jupiter Rochester]] to sabotage [[Starship One]] and assassinate then-[[President of the Federation|President]] [[Jasmina Halsey]], in order to increase military contracts. The [[Federal Times]]'s crime correspondent Ethan Takahashi observed: "Within minutes of Vincent receiving a life sentence, [[Federal Intelligence Agency]] teams arrested several co-conspirators in the [[Federal Navy]] along with some government officials. Jupiter Rochester himself has evaded arrest by fleeing to the [[HIP 54530]] system, where loyalists within Core Dynamics are establishing a breakaway faction named [[Jupiter Division]]. Industry analysts believe that this corporate split has long been planned, but is being accelerated because of the trial. Rochester's responsibility for the Starship One tragedy raises many questions, especially for his [[Rochester family|powerful family]]. It will certainly fuel the conspiracy theory that he is a member of a [[The Club|covert group of powerful figures]], who manipulate events to benefit the military/industrial complex. However, a more plausible theory – that [[Zachary Hudson]] was responsible – now seems to have been debunked. Nothing presented in court suggested that the president had any involvement in, or knowledge of, the plan to eliminate his predecessor."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60212d7aa4e2185f794a4065 GalNet: Fleet Admiral Vincent Pronounced Guilty]</ref>

05 FEB 3307

*[[Core Dynamics]] CEO [[Jupiter Rochester]] has been accused of collaborating with Fleet Admiral [[Lucas Vincent|Vincent]] to orchestrate [[Starship One]]'s destruction in 3301. As reported by Ethan Takahashi for The [[Federal Times]]: "Financial data was presented to the court showing that Vincent, along with others in government and the [[Federal Navy]], received colossal payments via shell companies created by Jupiter Rochester's loyalists. The prosecution claimed that Rochester and Vincent were reacting to then-[[President of the Federation|President]] [[Jasmina Halsey]]'s intention to scale back military spending, which would impact Core Dynamics's profits. They arranged to assassinate her and lay groundwork for [[Zachary Hudson]] to be voted into power, knowing that his policies would result in further naval contracts. The defence argued that Halsey's testimony was unreliable, and that the financial data was obtained via improper methods so should have been inadmissible. It was also pointed out that the [[Rochester family]] had many enemies determined to besmirch their reputation. The jury has now been sequestered to determine a verdict. This means they are unaware of media reports that several Core Dynamics departments, known collectively as '[[Jupiter Division]]', are transporting ships and personnel to the [[HIP 54530]] system." Other sources confirmed that the HIP 54530 Gold Universal Group has officially assumed the name Jupiter Division, suggesting that it was heavily infiltrated by Rochester's loyalists. The faction has retained control of the [[Permits|permit-locked]] HIP 54530 system.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/601d40da3b480653852264ef GalNet: Jupiter Rochester Named in Starship One Trial]</ref>

02 FEB 3307

*Evidence presented at the trial of Fleet Admiral [[Lucas Vincent|Vincent]] suggested financial links to Federal shipbuilding corporation [[Core Dynamics]]. This significant development was covered by Ethan Takahashi for The [[Federal Times]]: "The initial investigations around [[Starship One]]'s destruction in 3301 were outlined by the prosecution. When the [[Federal Attorney's Office]] revisited this historical data, traces were found of financial transfers routed through non-[[Federation]] banking systems. The FAO brought in the expertise of the [[Wallglass Investigations Agency]], which discovered that these transactions were made via shell companies created by Core Dynamics. Fleet Admiral Vincent, as well as several other naval officers, received billions of credits through these companies that went undeclared. Vincent refused to answer any questions about this evidence, once again claiming that he is the victim of a conspiracy to hand the presidency to [[Felicia Winters]]." Despite multiple requests from the press, Core Dynamics has not made any public comment. There are unverified reports of large-scale activity taking place at some of the corporation’s centres of operation.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60194d23d0851778df338afc GalNet: Core Dynamics Implicated in Starship One Sabotage]</ref>

29 JAN 3307

*At the trial of Fleet Admiral [[Lucas Vincent|Vincent]], former President [[Jasmina Halsey]] has revealed possible reasons behind the sabotage of [[Starship One]] in 3301. Crime correspondent Ethan Takahashi reported from the [[Federal High Court]]: "Jasmina Halsey provided details of a top-level Federal Cabinet meeting in late April 3301, an event which was never declassified. Its aim was to address the high levels of public dissatisfaction with her administration. At the meeting, Halsey explained that she had been inspired by various peace activists to refocus on the wellbeing of citizens. She planned to reduce taxes, invest in social infrastructure and slash [[Federal Navy]] spending. As yet this was only a preliminary plan, to be implemented later that year. Halsey told the court that only a dozen officials were present at this meeting, including Fleet Admiral Vincent. All were told that this forthcoming sea change in policy was confidential, but to expect major budget changes in the coming months. The prosecution counsel stated that Vincent was therefore aware that naval defunding was imminent, something which would reduce his personal influence. It would also impact powerful individuals who Vincent was illegally connected to, evidence of which would be presented in due course."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6014054b77651863fb13c65d GalNet: Halsey Suggests Motivation for Assassination Attempt]</ref>

27 JAN 3307

*Former [[President of the Federation|President]] [[Jasmina Halsey]] has taken the witness stand during the trial of Fleet Admiral [[Lucas Vincent]] at the [[Federal High Court]]. Crime correspondent Ethan Takahashi reported the details for The [[Federal Times]]: "Jasmina Halsey confirmed that the orders for [[Starship One]]'s unscheduled stopover in the Azaleach system came directly from Fleet Admiral Vincent. She added that the presidential itinerary was often altered for various mundane reasons, and at the time this seemed routine. Halsey also provided an account of the vessel's destruction, describing the chaos and panic onboard as the [[hyperspace]] misjump caused rapid structural disintegration. She praised her security detail for getting her into a cryogenic stasis pod and launching it moments before Starship One exploded. During cross-examination, the defence counsel quoted her reported visions after being rescued, when Halsey described meeting the [[Guardian|'caretakers of our galaxy']] and experiencing the 'infinities of the cosmos'. It was suggested that the testimony of someone suffering from such obvious delusions should be discounted. Halsey admitted that she no longer has any memory of making those statements, and may have been suffering from post-traumatic shock. She then provided the court with psychological reports and neural scans from the [[Alliance]]'s finest doctors, medically confirming that she is of sound state of mind."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/601163e4990d0a15f312437d GalNet: Jasmina Halsey Provides Testimony about Starship One]</ref>

25 JAN 3307

*The [[Federal High Court]] on [[Mars]] has opened the trial of Fleet Admiral [[Lucas Vincent]], who is charged with conspiracy to commit murder and treason. Vincent stands accused of organising the sabotage of [[Starship One]] in 3301, resulting in hundreds of deaths. The [[Federal Times]]'s crime correspondent Ethan Takahashi reported: "The trial began with the prosecution counsel outlining the case. Material evidence obtained from Chief Technician [[Rory Webster]], whose testimony led to Vincent's arrest, was presented before the jury. Vincent was questioned about a secure transmission from his office to the presidential vessel on the 24th of May 3301, ordering an unscheduled diversion to the Azaleach system for routine maintenance. This is where Webster's engineering team followed Vincent's orders to install the sabotaged [[hyperdrive]] component that caused the misjump. Evading the questions, Vincent claimed that the entire trial was a 'Liberal Party cover-up' and that Starship One was destroyed 'to put [[Felicia Winters|Winters]] in charge'. With the loss of President [[Jasmina Halsey|Halsey]] and Vice President [[Ethan Naylor|Naylor]], Felicia Winters did indeed assume the role of acting president and became leader of the Liberal Party. However, the defence counsel played down these accusations, instead declaring that Webster's recordings of Vincent's orders could have been falsified."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/600ec05d4bd72d057e4512de GalNet: Trial of Fleet Admiral Vincent Begins]</ref>

05 OCT 3306

*The [[Federal High Court]] trial over the destruction of [[Starship One]] has been temporarily halted following a proffered confession from the defendant. Chief Technician [[Rory Webster]] is charged with mass murder and treason, with testimonials claiming that he ordered his engineering team to sabotage [[Starship One]]'s hyperdrive systems. Crime correspondent Ethan Takahashi reported for The [[Federal Times]]: "Despite a spirited performance from the defence, highlighting the absence of a sufficient motive, Mr Webster visibly struggled in the dock last week as the technical evidence mounted. Several jury members nodded when the prosecutor called for the death sentence, should the accused be found guilty of slaughtering hundreds. The judge was about to begin her summation, when Mr Webster's defence counsel announced that the defendant now wished to change his plea to guilty and make a full confession in return for clemency, claiming that he had acted on 'orders from the top'. There was much discussion between the judge and legal representatives. Eventually it was agreed that the trial would be suspended while Mr Webster's testimony was taken by the [[Federal Intelligence Agency]], and then a suitable course of action would follow." The [[Federal Attorney's Office]] stated that a decision on resuming the trial is expected within a few days.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5f7ae6605e1f2e7fab6c0a7f GalNet: Revelation Halts Starship One Trial]</ref>

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== References ==

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-'''Ethan Takahashi''' is a crime correspondent for the [[Federal Times]]. In 3305, he reported on the [[Federal Intelligence Agency]]'s search for and confrontation with the [[Children of Tothos]] cult, which had obtained a nuclear weapon called the [[Lucifer Device]] and threatened to destroy Archambault Terminal in Chun Tstar, as well as the FIA's raids against the [[Red Family]] cartel. In 3306, he followed the trial of [[Rory Webster]], a [[Federal Navy]] engineer accused of sabotaging [[Starship One]] before it was destroyed five years previously.
+'''Ethan Takahashi''' is a crime correspondent for the [[Federal Times]]. In 3305, he reported on the [[Federal Intelligence Agency]]'s search for and confrontation with the [[Children of Tothos]] cult, which had obtained a nuclear weapon called the [[Lucifer Device]] and threatened to destroy Archambault Terminal in Chun Tstar, as well as the FIA's raids against the [[Red Family]] cartel. In 3306 and 3307, he followed the trials of [[Rory Webster]], a [[Federal Navy]] engineer who sabotaged [[Starship One]] in 3301, and Fleet Admiral [[Lucas Vincent]], whom Webster identified as the mastermind of the sabotage plan.
 == Timeline ==
+FEB 3307
+*A [[Federal High Court]] jury has found Fleet Admiral [[Lucas Vincent]] guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and treason. The court heard how Vincent worked with [[Core Dynamics]] CEO [[Jupiter Rochester]] to sabotage [[Starship One]] and assassinate then-[[President of the Federation|President]] [[Jasmina Halsey]], in order to increase military contracts. The [[Federal Times]]'s crime correspondent Ethan Takahashi observed: "Within minutes of Vincent receiving a life sentence, [[Federal Intelligence Agency]] teams arrested several co-conspirators in the [[Federal Navy]] along with some government officials. Jupiter Rochester himself has evaded arrest by fleeing to the [[HIP 54530]] system, where loyalists within Core Dynamics are establishing a breakaway faction named [[Jupiter Division]]. Industry analysts believe that this corporate split has long been planned, but is being accelerated because of the trial. Rochester's responsibility for the Starship One tragedy raises many questions, especially for his [[Rochester family|powerful family]]. It will certainly fuel the conspiracy theory that he is a member of a [[The Club|covert group of powerful figures]], who manipulate events to benefit the military/industrial complex. However, a more plausible theory – that [[Zachary Hudson]] was responsible – now seems to have been debunked. Nothing presented in court suggested that the president had any involvement in, or knowledge of, the plan to eliminate his predecessor."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60212d7aa4e2185f794a4065 GalNet: Fleet Admiral Vincent Pronounced Guilty]</ref>
+FEB 3307
+*[[Core Dynamics]] CEO [[Jupiter Rochester]] has been accused of collaborating with Fleet Admiral [[Lucas Vincent|Vincent]] to orchestrate [[Starship One]]'s destruction in 3301. As reported by Ethan Takahashi for The [[Federal Times]]: "Financial data was presented to the court showing that Vincent, along with others in government and the [[Federal Navy]], received colossal payments via shell companies created by Jupiter Rochester's loyalists. The prosecution claimed that Rochester and Vincent were reacting to then-[[President of the Federation|President]] [[Jasmina Halsey]]'s intention to scale back military spending, which would impact Core Dynamics's profits. They arranged to assassinate her and lay groundwork for [[Zachary Hudson]] to be voted into power, knowing that his policies would result in further naval contracts. The defence argued that Halsey's testimony was unreliable, and that the financial data was obtained via improper methods so should have been inadmissible. It was also pointed out that the [[Rochester family]] had many enemies determined to besmirch their reputation. The jury has now been sequestered to determine a verdict. This means they are unaware of media reports that several Core Dynamics departments, known collectively as '[[Jupiter Division]]', are transporting ships and personnel to the [[HIP 54530]] system." Other sources confirmed that the HIP 54530 Gold Universal Group has officially assumed the name Jupiter Division, suggesting that it was heavily infiltrated by Rochester's loyalists. The faction has retained control of the [[Permits|permit-locked]] HIP 54530 system.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/601d40da3b480653852264ef GalNet: Jupiter Rochester Named in Starship One Trial]</ref>
+FEB 3307
+*Evidence presented at the trial of Fleet Admiral [[Lucas Vincent|Vincent]] suggested financial links to Federal shipbuilding corporation [[Core Dynamics]]. This significant development was covered by Ethan Takahashi for The [[Federal Times]]: "The initial investigations around [[Starship One]]'s destruction in 3301 were outlined by the prosecution. When the [[Federal Attorney's Office]] revisited this historical data, traces were found of financial transfers routed through non-[[Federation]] banking systems. The FAO brought in the expertise of the [[Wallglass Investigations Agency]], which discovered that these transactions were made via shell companies created by Core Dynamics. Fleet Admiral Vincent, as well as several other naval officers, received billions of credits through these companies that went undeclared. Vincent refused to answer any questions about this evidence, once again claiming that he is the victim of a conspiracy to hand the presidency to [[Felicia Winters]]." Despite multiple requests from the press, Core Dynamics has not made any public comment. There are unverified reports of large-scale activity taking place at some of the corporation’s centres of operation.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60194d23d0851778df338afc GalNet: Core Dynamics Implicated in Starship One Sabotage]</ref>
+JAN 3307
+*At the trial of Fleet Admiral [[Lucas Vincent|Vincent]], former President [[Jasmina Halsey]] has revealed possible reasons behind the sabotage of [[Starship One]] in 3301. Crime correspondent Ethan Takahashi reported from the [[Federal High Court]]: "Jasmina Halsey provided details of a top-level Federal Cabinet meeting in late April 3301, an event which was never declassified. Its aim was to address the high levels of public dissatisfaction with her administration. At the meeting, Halsey explained that she had been inspired by various peace activists to refocus on the wellbeing of citizens. She planned to reduce taxes, invest in social infrastructure and slash [[Federal Navy]] spending. As yet this was only a preliminary plan, to be implemented later that year. Halsey told the court that only a dozen officials were present at this meeting, including Fleet Admiral Vincent. All were told that this forthcoming sea change in policy was confidential, but to expect major budget changes in the coming months. The prosecution counsel stated that Vincent was therefore aware that naval defunding was imminent, something which would reduce his personal influence. It would also impact powerful individuals who Vincent was illegally connected to, evidence of which would be presented in due course."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6014054b77651863fb13c65d GalNet: Halsey Suggests Motivation for Assassination Attempt]</ref>
+JAN 3307
+*Former [[President of the Federation|President]] [[Jasmina Halsey]] has taken the witness stand during the trial of Fleet Admiral [[Lucas Vincent]] at the [[Federal High Court]]. Crime correspondent Ethan Takahashi reported the details for The [[Federal Times]]: "Jasmina Halsey confirmed that the orders for [[Starship One]]'s unscheduled stopover in the Azaleach system came directly from Fleet Admiral Vincent. She added that the presidential itinerary was often altered for various mundane reasons, and at the time this seemed routine. Halsey also provided an account of the vessel's destruction, describing the chaos and panic onboard as the [[hyperspace]] misjump caused rapid structural disintegration. She praised her security detail for getting her into a cryogenic stasis pod and launching it moments before Starship One exploded. During cross-examination, the defence counsel quoted her reported visions after being rescued, when Halsey described meeting the [[Guardian|'caretakers of our galaxy']] and experiencing the 'infinities of the cosmos'. It was suggested that the testimony of someone suffering from such obvious delusions should be discounted. Halsey admitted that she no longer has any memory of making those statements, and may have been suffering from post-traumatic shock. She then provided the court with psychological reports and neural scans from the [[Alliance]]'s finest doctors, medically confirming that she is of sound state of mind."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/601163e4990d0a15f312437d GalNet: Jasmina Halsey Provides Testimony about Starship One]</ref>
+JAN 3307
+*The [[Federal High Court]] on [[Mars]] has opened the trial of Fleet Admiral [[Lucas Vincent]], who is charged with conspiracy to commit murder and treason. Vincent stands accused of organising the sabotage of [[Starship One]] in 3301, resulting in hundreds of deaths. The [[Federal Times]]'s crime correspondent Ethan Takahashi reported: "The trial began with the prosecution counsel outlining the case. Material evidence obtained from Chief Technician [[Rory Webster]], whose testimony led to Vincent's arrest, was presented before the jury. Vincent was questioned about a secure transmission from his office to the presidential vessel on the 24th of May 3301, ordering an unscheduled diversion to the Azaleach system for routine maintenance. This is where Webster's engineering team followed Vincent's orders to install the sabotaged [[hyperdrive]] component that caused the misjump. Evading the questions, Vincent claimed that the entire trial was a 'Liberal Party cover-up' and that Starship One was destroyed 'to put [[Felicia Winters|Winters]] in charge'. With the loss of President [[Jasmina Halsey|Halsey]] and Vice President [[Ethan Naylor|Naylor]], Felicia Winters did indeed assume the role of acting president and became leader of the Liberal Party. However, the defence counsel played down these accusations, instead declaring that Webster's recordings of Vincent's orders could have been falsified."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/600ec05d4bd72d057e4512de GalNet: Trial of Fleet Admiral Vincent Begins]</ref>
 OCT 3306
 *The [[Federal High Court]] trial over the destruction of [[Starship One]] has been temporarily halted following a proffered confession from the defendant. Chief Technician [[Rory Webster]] is charged with mass murder and treason, with testimonials claiming that he ordered his engineering team to sabotage [[Starship One]]'s hyperdrive systems. Crime correspondent Ethan Takahashi reported for The [[Federal Times]]: "Despite a spirited performance from the defence, highlighting the absence of a sufficient motive, Mr Webster visibly struggled in the dock last week as the technical evidence mounted. Several jury members nodded when the prosecutor called for the death sentence, should the accused be found guilty of slaughtering hundreds. The judge was about to begin her summation, when Mr Webster's defence counsel announced that the defendant now wished to change his plea to guilty and make a full confession in return for clemency, claiming that he had acted on 'orders from the top'. There was much discussion between the judge and legal representatives. Eventually it was agreed that the trial would be suspended while Mr Webster's testimony was taken by the [[Federal Intelligence Agency]], and then a suitable course of action would follow." The [[Federal Attorney's Office]] stated that a decision on resuming the trial is expected within a few days.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5f7ae6605e1f2e7fab6c0a7f GalNet: Revelation Halts Starship One Trial]</ref>
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