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While Grom has gained a measure of respect among the [[Empire]] and the [[Alliance]], he is publicly reviled by [[President of the Federation|Federal President]] [[Zachary Hudson]] and Federal military leadership as a traitor and insurrectionist. The rank and file of the Federal military do not share these views, however, and although Grom's writings and broadcasts are banned, it is rumored that small groups of Grom followers persist.<ref name="KBYG" /> | While Grom has gained a measure of respect among the [[Empire]] and the [[Alliance]], he is publicly reviled by [[President of the Federation|Federal President]] [[Zachary Hudson]] and Federal military leadership as a traitor and insurrectionist. The rank and file of the Federal military do not share these views, however, and although Grom's writings and broadcasts are banned, it is rumored that small groups of Grom followers persist.<ref name="KBYG" /> | ||
After years of the Federation refusing to acknowledge Grom and his faction, the dictator had his first formal diplomatic meeting with a Federal representative on September 17, 3307, when he met with Federal [[Ambassador]] [[Delphine Dumont]] in [[Delta Pavonis]]. Grom and Dumont had traveled to Delta Pavonis to persuade the system's new ruler, Grand Duke [[Simion Petrescu]] of the [[independent]] Autocracy of Delta Pavonis, to officially align his minor faction with one of their governments.<ref name="Delta Pavonis Conference">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6144868d80ba29040f2bbdd4 GalNet: Delta Pavonis Hosts Political Conference]</ref> | |||
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17 SEP 3307 | |||
*Delegations from the [[Federation]] and the dictator Yuri Grom are meeting to determine the [[Delta Pavonis]] system's future. Both are on a diplomatic mission to convince its controlling faction to either swear allegiance to Yuri Grom or become a Federal member state. Delta Pavonis was one of the original signatories of the [[Federal Accord]] in 2242, but has recently been governed by an [[independent]] autocracy. Yuri Grom himself is present, having arrived on the [[megaship]] Indomitable. Grom was once a respected admiral in the [[Federal Navy]], before defecting with huge numbers of ships and followers. They established the independent [[EG Pilots|EG Union]], which he presides over as a military dictatorship. The rival delegation is led by [[Ambassador]] [[Delphine Dumont]] of the [[Federal Diplomatic Corps]]. They were transported on the Freedom's Foundation megaship courtesy of Delta Pavonis Galactic Interstellar, which formerly controlled the system. The ambassador invited [[News Feed|newsfeeds]] to witness her initial introduction to Yuri Grom, who seemed slightly taken aback by her warm greeting. Grand Duke [[Simion Petrescu]], ruler of the Autocracy of Delta Pavonis, told attending journalists: "The conference will take place in Kessler City on Reagan's Legacy, where our distinguished guests will enjoy our famous hospitality. I look forward to learning more about their respective proposals." This is the first time that the Federation has diplomatically engaged with Yuri Grom. Political observers noted that this tactful approach may be due to several Federal factions [[Federal Rebellion of 3307|recently declaring independence]].<ref name="Delta Pavonis Conference" /> | |||
29 MAR 3304 | 29 MAR 3304 | ||
*The EG Union has announced that its campaign to build a shipyard in CPC 20 6743 has received the wholehearted support of the galactic community. Hundreds of pilots supported the initiative by delivering commodities to Lyakhov Dock, and by eliminating agitators in Ross 720 and surrounding systems, thereby ensuring the safety of traders. Pilots who contributed to the initiative can now collect their rewards from Lyakhov Dock in the CPC 20 6743 system.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5abbaaf96c7e775bbc0574b8 GalNet: EG Union Campaign Concludes]</ref> | *The EG Union has announced that its campaign to build a shipyard in CPC 20 6743 has received the wholehearted support of the galactic community. Hundreds of pilots supported the initiative by delivering commodities to Lyakhov Dock, and by eliminating agitators in Ross 720 and surrounding systems, thereby ensuring the safety of traders. Pilots who contributed to the initiative can now collect their rewards from Lyakhov Dock in the CPC 20 6743 system.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5abbaaf96c7e775bbc0574b8 GalNet: EG Union Campaign Concludes]</ref> | ||