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By October 19, Vincent's arrest dramatically changed the Federation's political landscape due to his close ties with President Hudson. Support for Hudson and the Republican Party, which had held a majority in opinion polls since Hudson assumed office, plummeted amid accusations that Hudson and Vincent had conspired to assassinate former President Halsey. Hudson refused to issue a statement on Vincent despite mounting pressure, and over a dozen [[Congressmen]] resigned in protest to avoid association with what some [[News Feed]]s called "the crime of the century".<ref name="TurmoilHudson">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5f8d7a7e5f584c0de06a5f2d GalNet: Political Turmoil for President Hudson]</ref> Although Hudson continued to remain silent on the Starship One developments, he recovered much of his lost standing the following month, after the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army]] bombed a Federal starport and tensions between the Federation and the Empire reached dangerous levels.<ref name="Shadow War">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fc0f66cdb6b4a02124bfdc1 GalNet: The Shadow of War]</ref>

=== Trial of Lucas Vincent ===

The Federal Attorney's Office obtained a grand jury indictment against Fleet Admiral Lucas Vincent for conspiracy to commit murder and treason in the Starship One disaster on January 11, 3307. The trial of Vincent, who is the highest ranking Federal military officer to ever stand trial, was scheduled to begin on January 25 at the Federal High Court in Olympus Village on Mars.<ref name="Date Trial">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5ffc472043077c407858899a GalNet: Date Set for Trial of Fleet Admiral Vincent]</ref>

==Timeline==

11 JAN 3307

*Fleet Admiral [[Lucas Vincent]] of the [[Federal Navy]] will stand trial on the 25th of January, charged with conspiracy to commit murder and treason. The [[Federal Attorney's Office]] has successfully obtained a grand jury indictment against Fleet Admiral Vincent. He is accused of arranging the sabotage of presidential vessel Starship One in 3301, to assassinate then-President [[Jasmina Halsey]]. Although she was later recovered alive, hundreds died when the ship was destroyed in flight. These charges were brought following the trial of [[Rory Webster]], a naval technician who was implicated in the failure of Starship One's [[hyperdrive]] system. Mr Webster confessed his involvement, but offered a plea bargain by providing evidence that he was following clandestine orders from Vincent. The subsequent arrest caused repercussions in military and political circles. President [[Zachary Hudson]]'s long-term association with Vincent resulted in Republican [[Congressman|congressmen]] losing confidence in his leadership, and increased the Liberal Party's popularity. As a naval chief of staff, Fleet Admiral Vincent is the highest ranking Federal military officer to ever stand trial. Media interest remains intense, with much public speculation about corruption among the [[Federation]]'s highest echelons. The trial will take place at the [[Federal High Court]] in [[Olympus Village]] on [[Mars]], and is expected to last several weeks.<ref name="Date Trial" />

27 NOV 3306

*[[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]] terrorist attacks and the Marlinist refugee crisis have driven an increase in military spending from both the [[Empire]] and the [[Federation]]. The [[Federal Times]] has reported on President [[Zachary Hudson]]'s actions: "Building on the public outcry following the Neo-Marlinist bombing of a Federal starport, President Hudson has positioned himself once again as the Federation's strongman. This is clearly a calculated effort to regain political power after negative associations from the Starship One trial. Shadow President [[Felicia Winters]]'s acceptance of Marlinist refugees has lost popularity, now that terrorists concealed among them have murdered thousands. However, cooler heads in [[Federal Congress|Congress]] agree that provoking the Empire could lead to a far greater death toll." The Empire's response mirrored its counterpart, as observed by The [[Imperial Herald]]: "As well as the construction of new capital ships, Senator [[Denton Patreus]] has also ordered the withdrawal of funding for [[Aegis]]. The [[Imperial Senate|Senate]]'s consensus is that since [[Thargoid]] activity has reduced, the focus should now be on the Federation as well as the internal threat of the NMLA. Cooperation between the superpowers is rapidly coming to an end, leading to a state of interstellar brinkmanship. There is a real possibility that the Neo-Marlinists' demand for revolutionary change may have broader repercussions than they intended."<ref name="Shadow War" />

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 By October 19, Vincent's arrest dramatically changed the Federation's political landscape due to his close ties with President Hudson. Support for Hudson and the Republican Party, which had held a majority in opinion polls since Hudson assumed office, plummeted amid accusations that Hudson and Vincent had conspired to assassinate former President Halsey. Hudson refused to issue a statement on Vincent despite mounting pressure, and over a dozen [[Congressmen]] resigned in protest to avoid association with what some [[News Feed]]s called "the crime of the century".<ref name="TurmoilHudson">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5f8d7a7e5f584c0de06a5f2d GalNet: Political Turmoil for President Hudson]</ref> Although Hudson continued to remain silent on the Starship One developments, he recovered much of his lost standing the following month, after the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army]] bombed a Federal starport and tensions between the Federation and the Empire reached dangerous levels.<ref name="Shadow War">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fc0f66cdb6b4a02124bfdc1 GalNet: The Shadow of War]</ref>
+=== Trial of Lucas Vincent ===
+The Federal Attorney's Office obtained a grand jury indictment against Fleet Admiral Lucas Vincent for conspiracy to commit murder and treason in the Starship One disaster on January 11, 3307. The trial of Vincent, who is the highest ranking Federal military officer to ever stand trial, was scheduled to begin on January 25 at the Federal High Court in Olympus Village on Mars.<ref name="Date Trial">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5ffc472043077c407858899a GalNet: Date Set for Trial of Fleet Admiral Vincent]</ref>
 ==Timeline==
+JAN 3307
+*Fleet Admiral [[Lucas Vincent]] of the [[Federal Navy]] will stand trial on the 25th of January, charged with conspiracy to commit murder and treason. The [[Federal Attorney's Office]] has successfully obtained a grand jury indictment against Fleet Admiral Vincent. He is accused of arranging the sabotage of presidential vessel Starship One in 3301, to assassinate then-President [[Jasmina Halsey]]. Although she was later recovered alive, hundreds died when the ship was destroyed in flight. These charges were brought following the trial of [[Rory Webster]], a naval technician who was implicated in the failure of Starship One's [[hyperdrive]] system. Mr Webster confessed his involvement, but offered a plea bargain by providing evidence that he was following clandestine orders from Vincent. The subsequent arrest caused repercussions in military and political circles. President [[Zachary Hudson]]'s long-term association with Vincent resulted in Republican [[Congressman|congressmen]] losing confidence in his leadership, and increased the Liberal Party's popularity. As a naval chief of staff, Fleet Admiral Vincent is the highest ranking Federal military officer to ever stand trial. Media interest remains intense, with much public speculation about corruption among the [[Federation]]'s highest echelons. The trial will take place at the [[Federal High Court]] in [[Olympus Village]] on [[Mars]], and is expected to last several weeks.<ref name="Date Trial" />
 NOV 3306
 *[[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]] terrorist attacks and the Marlinist refugee crisis have driven an increase in military spending from both the [[Empire]] and the [[Federation]]. The [[Federal Times]] has reported on President [[Zachary Hudson]]'s actions: "Building on the public outcry following the Neo-Marlinist bombing of a Federal starport, President Hudson has positioned himself once again as the Federation's strongman. This is clearly a calculated effort to regain political power after negative associations from the Starship One trial. Shadow President [[Felicia Winters]]'s acceptance of Marlinist refugees has lost popularity, now that terrorists concealed among them have murdered thousands. However, cooler heads in [[Federal Congress|Congress]] agree that provoking the Empire could lead to a far greater death toll." The Empire's response mirrored its counterpart, as observed by The [[Imperial Herald]]: "As well as the construction of new capital ships, Senator [[Denton Patreus]] has also ordered the withdrawal of funding for [[Aegis]]. The [[Imperial Senate|Senate]]'s consensus is that since [[Thargoid]] activity has reduced, the focus should now be on the Federation as well as the internal threat of the NMLA. Cooperation between the superpowers is rapidly coming to an end, leading to a state of interstellar brinkmanship. There is a real possibility that the Neo-Marlinists' demand for revolutionary change may have broader repercussions than they intended."<ref name="Shadow War" />

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