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19 JAN 3307 | |||
*[[Edmund Mahon]] has launched a political campaign to be elected as the [[Alliance]]'s leader for a second term. The incumbent [[Alliance Prime Minister|prime minister]] is undertaking a whistle-stop tour across Alliance space to rouse support. Only members of the [[Alliance Assembly|Assembly]] can cast votes in this election, but they will be heavily influenced by public opinion within their systems. Mahon's campaign has focused on the Alliance's huge expansion during his six-year premiership, with reminders of triumphs such as the Alliance Festival of Culture. His ability to handle a crisis has also been highlighted, including [[President of the Alliance|President]] [[Gibson Kincaid|Kincaid's]] attempted coup and the [[League of Reparation]]'s crusade. More recent examples of his leadership are welcoming [[Marlinist refugee crisis|Marlinist refugees]] from the [[Empire]] and exploiting the [[Coalsack Nebula]] to boost economic prosperity. However, Mahon's critics have pointed out that both strategies increased the risk of attack from [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|Neo-Marlinist terrorists]] and the [[Thargoid]]s. Addressing a packed conference hall on Birmingham in his home system of [[Diso]], Mahon proclaimed: "We live in an increasingly turbulent galaxy, making it important to maintain a steady hand at the wheel. I will be honoured to continue representing the diverse peoples of the Alliance."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60071d8fea7b647e507c0eed GalNet: Prime Minister Mahon Campaigns for Re-Election]</ref> | |||
13 SEP 3305 | 13 SEP 3305 | ||
*The Interstellar Association for Agriculture has announced that below-average crop yields are expected in several key locations. Dr [[Genevieve Kane]], writing on behalf of the organisation, published this statement: "Recent audits conducted on two primary agricultural worlds, located in [[Diso]] and [[Orerve]], indicate that staple food harvests have been markedly lower in recent months. Broader data analysis suggests that crop returns in several other systems may also fail to meet projected quotas. An investigation is underway to identify the reasons for this drop in produce. To prevent a shortage of produce from impacting consumers, the IAA is reviewing options to enhance the fertility of cropland used for domestic consumption. These include newly proposed synthetic treatments that we hope will increase the sustainability of essential harvests." The situation was first highlighted during the Alliance Festival of Culture's culinary week, when events in the Diso system were impacted by difficulties in sourcing fresh ingredients. Subsequent reports have indicated that these shortages are not unique to [[Alliance|Allied space]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5d7b5ecf830d4740111e16ba GalNet: Agricultural Industry Predicts Low Harvest]</ref> | *The [[Interstellar Association for Agriculture]] has announced that below-average crop yields are expected in several key locations. Dr [[Genevieve Kane]], writing on behalf of the organisation, published this statement: "Recent audits conducted on two primary agricultural worlds, located in [[Diso]] and [[Orerve]], indicate that staple food harvests have been markedly lower in recent months. Broader data analysis suggests that crop returns in several other systems may also fail to meet projected quotas. An investigation is underway to identify the reasons for this drop in produce. To prevent a shortage of produce from impacting consumers, the IAA is reviewing options to enhance the fertility of cropland used for domestic consumption. These include newly proposed synthetic treatments that we hope will increase the sustainability of essential harvests." The situation was first highlighted during the Alliance Festival of Culture's culinary week, when events in the Diso system were impacted by difficulties in sourcing fresh ingredients. Subsequent reports have indicated that these shortages are not unique to [[Alliance|Allied space]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5d7b5ecf830d4740111e16ba GalNet: Agricultural Industry Predicts Low Harvest]</ref> | ||
06 SEP 3305 | 06 SEP 3305 | ||
*The Alliance Festival of Culture has entered its final week with a celebration of food and drink on the planet Birmingham in the [[Diso]] system. [[Corinne Macintyre]], culture correspondent for the [[Alliance Tribune]], reported: "City streets are lined with stalls offering a wide range of food. Dishes range from humble, home-cooked recipes using local speciality [[Diso Ma Corn]], to delicacies such as [[Baked Greebles|baked greebles]]. Drink connoisseurs have sampled everything from [[Ethgreze Tea Buds]] to [[Leestian Evil Juice]], while a multi-storey cocktail bar sponsored by distillers of [[Lavian Brandy]] has attracted revellers. Despite some companies experiencing difficulty sourcing ingredients, following lower than expected harvests in some systems, this event has been enjoyed by millions of hungry visitors." To mark the conclusion of the seven-week festival, [[Alliance Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Edmund Mahon]] made this announcement: "I'd like to offer my sincerest thanks to everyone who helped make the Alliance Festival of Culture a grand success. We’ve enjoyed amazing artwork, heard beautiful music and experienced great theatre in recent weeks, much to our delight. I have been reminded just how diverse and colourful the [[Alliance]]'s shared cultures can be. Artists and creatives across the galaxy are invited to make the Alliance their home and further enrich this vibrant society."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5d6fd4298f36071fa033943f GalNet: Alliance Festival of Culture Celebrates Finale]</ref> | *The Alliance Festival of Culture has entered its final week with a celebration of food and drink on the planet Birmingham in the [[Diso]] system. [[Corinne Macintyre]], culture correspondent for the [[Alliance Tribune]], reported: "City streets are lined with stalls offering a wide range of food. Dishes range from humble, home-cooked recipes using local speciality [[Diso Ma Corn]], to delicacies such as [[Baked Greebles|baked greebles]]. Drink connoisseurs have sampled everything from [[Ethgreze Tea Buds]] to [[Leestian Evil Juice]], while a multi-storey cocktail bar sponsored by distillers of [[Lavian Brandy]] has attracted revellers. Despite some companies experiencing difficulty sourcing ingredients, following lower than expected harvests in some systems, this event has been enjoyed by millions of hungry visitors." To mark the conclusion of the seven-week festival, [[Alliance Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Edmund Mahon]] made this announcement: "I'd like to offer my sincerest thanks to everyone who helped make the Alliance Festival of Culture a grand success. We’ve enjoyed amazing artwork, heard beautiful music and experienced great theatre in recent weeks, much to our delight. I have been reminded just how diverse and colourful the [[Alliance]]'s shared cultures can be. Artists and creatives across the galaxy are invited to make the Alliance their home and further enrich this vibrant society."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5d6fd4298f36071fa033943f GalNet: Alliance Festival of Culture Celebrates Finale]</ref> | ||