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26 APR 3305 | |||
*Prime Minister [[Edmund Mahon]] has once again clashed with President Gibson Kincaid, following the latter's attempt to take control of government policy during an [[Alliance Assembly|Assembly]] session. Political journalist [[Vanya Driscoll]] reported for The [[Alliance Tribune]]: "There were dramatic scenes in the Assembly as President Kincaid sought to steer debates on military strategy, making several demands for increased funding towards new fleets. Prime Minister Mahon eventually stepped in and rejected these proposals outright. Kincaid was further reminded that a prior request for executive presidential powers had been unsuccessful, even if he insists on behaving otherwise. Although he still has supporters, a number of [[Council Member|councillors]] have privately opined that Kincaid is now a toxic presence at odds with the Alliance's ethos."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5cc1717a8919b159fb3952d5 GalNet: Kincaid and Mahon Clash in Alliance Assembly]</ref> | |||
07 FEB 3305 | 07 FEB 3305 | ||
*President Gibson Kincaid has sought to illustrate potential threats to the Alliance, highlighting isolationist group [[Nova Imperium]] as an example. Speaking to the [[Alliance Tribune]], President Kincaid said: "The rise of such radical beliefs demonstrates how quickly the other superpowers might turn against us. Had the recent military conflict ended differently, the [[Empire]] would have callously abandoned humanity's united struggle against the [[Thargoid]] threat. All other leaders are looking elsewhere, pretending Nova Imperium never happened. But I have the courage to give a voice to our people's fears. The Alliance must prepare to stand alone against any aggressor, whether human or alien!" Prime Minister [[Edmund Mahon]] later released a brief response: "I remind President Kincaid that his focus should be on diplomatic duties, as agreed by the Assembly. Inter-superpower cooperation against the Thargoids remains unchanged, and the Empire's internal politics do not concern the Alliance."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c5b031165f38b7af755b616 GalNet: Kincaid Raises Concerns after Nova Imperium]</ref> | *President Gibson Kincaid has sought to illustrate potential threats to the Alliance, highlighting isolationist group [[Nova Imperium]] as an example. Speaking to the [[Alliance Tribune]], President Kincaid said: "The rise of such radical beliefs demonstrates how quickly the other superpowers might turn against us. Had the recent military conflict ended differently, the [[Empire]] would have callously abandoned humanity's united struggle against the [[Thargoid]] threat. All other leaders are looking elsewhere, pretending Nova Imperium never happened. But I have the courage to give a voice to our people's fears. The Alliance must prepare to stand alone against any aggressor, whether human or alien!" Prime Minister [[Edmund Mahon]] later released a brief response: "I remind President Kincaid that his focus should be on diplomatic duties, as agreed by the Assembly. Inter-superpower cooperation against the Thargoids remains unchanged, and the Empire's internal politics do not concern the Alliance."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c5b031165f38b7af755b616 GalNet: Kincaid Raises Concerns after Nova Imperium]</ref> | ||