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In November 3304, a cabal of junior Sirius Navy officers was involved in a conspiracy to coerce the [[Engineers|Engineer]] [[Ram Tah]] into accepting a proposed partnership with Sirius Corporation. The officers funded and organised a series of mercenary attacks on Phoenix Base, Ram Tah's personal workshop in [[Meene]], in an effort to scare Ram Tah into seeking Sirius's protection. Independent pilots helped the Meene Defence Force capture several mercenaries who revealed their ties to the Sirius Navy conspirators. CEO [[Li Yong-Rui]] insisted the officers acted without authorisation and would be tried for their crimes, but the scandal still forced him to withdraw his offer of partnership, which prevented Sirius Corporation from gaining access to the Engineer's [[Guardian]] technology projects.<ref name="Connection Corp">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5beeb74cb94ba6077e1202a4 GalNet: Connection to Sirius Corp Uncovered]</ref><ref name="Sirius Arrests">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5bf7d6cf38756f7d782f8924 GalNet: Sirius Arrests Rogue Officers]</ref><ref name="Security Ram Tah">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c011cec4e67776fee0e252c GalNet: Aegis Offers Security to Ram Tah]</ref> | In November 3304, a cabal of junior Sirius Navy officers was involved in a conspiracy to coerce the [[Engineers|Engineer]] [[Ram Tah]] into accepting a proposed partnership with Sirius Corporation. The officers funded and organised a series of mercenary attacks on Phoenix Base, Ram Tah's personal workshop in [[Meene]], in an effort to scare Ram Tah into seeking Sirius's protection. Independent pilots helped the Meene Defence Force capture several mercenaries who revealed their ties to the Sirius Navy conspirators. CEO [[Li Yong-Rui]] insisted the officers acted without authorisation and would be tried for their crimes, but the scandal still forced him to withdraw his offer of partnership, which prevented Sirius Corporation from gaining access to the Engineer's [[Guardian]] technology projects.<ref name="Connection Corp">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5beeb74cb94ba6077e1202a4 GalNet: Connection to Sirius Corp Uncovered]</ref><ref name="Sirius Arrests">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5bf7d6cf38756f7d782f8924 GalNet: Sirius Arrests Rogue Officers]</ref><ref name="Security Ram Tah">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c011cec4e67776fee0e252c GalNet: Aegis Offers Security to Ram Tah]</ref> | ||
Beginning on January 10, 3308, in accordance with a strategic defence pact approved by the [[Alliance]], the Sirius Navy assumed responsibility for assisting the [[Alliance Defence Force]] in anti-[[Thargoid]] operations. A Sirius Navy representative, Admiral [[Nikolas Glass]], was granted a seat on the Alliance's [[Council of Admirals]] to oversee coordination between the two military forces.<ref name="Sirius ADF">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61dbf8af8471456cbe5cbe02 GalNet: Sirius Navy Unites with Alliance Defence Force]</ref> The establishment of this pact proved timely, as [[Aegis]] was shut down on January 18, 3308, and Aegis's role in defending the superpowers from the Thargoids in the [[Second Thargoid War|ongoing conflict]] thus devolved to each superpower's military force.<ref name="Replace Aegis">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e6ba29f6b3cd47d1758763 GalNet: Superpowers Plan to Replace Aegis]</ref> | Beginning on January 10, 3308, in accordance with a [[Alliance-Sirius strategic defence pact|strategic defence pact]] approved by the [[Alliance]], the Sirius Navy assumed responsibility for assisting the [[Alliance Defence Force]] in anti-[[Thargoid]] operations. A Sirius Navy representative, Admiral [[Nikolas Glass]], was granted a seat on the Alliance's [[Council of Admirals]] to oversee coordination between the two military forces.<ref name="Sirius ADF">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61dbf8af8471456cbe5cbe02 GalNet: Sirius Navy Unites with Alliance Defence Force]</ref> The establishment of this pact proved timely, as [[Aegis]] was shut down on January 18, 3308, and Aegis's role in defending the superpowers from the Thargoids in the [[Second Thargoid War|ongoing conflict]] thus devolved to each superpower's military force.<ref name="Replace Aegis">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e6ba29f6b3cd47d1758763 GalNet: Superpowers Plan to Replace Aegis]</ref> | ||
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08 FEB 3308 | 08 FEB 3308 | ||
*The recent battle in the [[Reorte]] system has caused [[Sirius Corporation]] to question the terms of its partnership with the [[Alliance]]. The [[Alliance Tribune]]'s political correspondent [[Vanya Driscoll]] reported: "When Sirius Corporation megaships arrived in four Allied systems, it's fair to assume they anticipated a degree of public resistance. But being directly attacked by the Reorte Mining Coalition clearly wasn't part of their risk assessment. [[Li Yong-Rui]] has urgently sought assurances from the Alliance that such conflicts will not happen again. The megacorp's CEO claimed that he has a duty to protect his employees from aggression by their own clients. In response, [[Alliance Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Edmund Mahon]] personally guaranteed that this unfortunate incident was a one-off, stressing that Sirius personnel have been welcomed in the [[Alioth]], Arimpox and Di Jian systems. He added that the [[Alliance Defence Force]] is working closely with Admiral [[Nikolas Glass]], the Sirius Navy's representative. But others in the [[Alliance Assembly|Assembly]] are now openly questioning the wisdom of the strategic defence pact. Although [[Councillor]] [[Nakato Kaine]]'s opposition to Mahon is often viewed as predictable, more members now agree with her that many Allied factions will reject the assertion that Sirius Corporation is an ally to be trusted."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/620257ea09967d14d868f435 GalNet: Concerns Raised over Alliance-Sirius Pact]</ref> | *The recent battle in the [[Reorte]] system has caused [[Sirius Corporation]] to question the terms of its partnership with the [[Alliance]]. The [[Alliance Tribune]]'s political correspondent [[Vanya Driscoll]] reported: "When Sirius Corporation megaships arrived in four Allied systems, it's fair to assume they anticipated a degree of public resistance. But being directly attacked by the Reorte Mining Coalition clearly wasn't part of their risk assessment. [[Li Yong-Rui]] has urgently sought assurances from the Alliance that such conflicts will not happen again. The megacorp's CEO claimed that he has a duty to protect his employees from aggression by their own clients. In response, [[Alliance Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Edmund Mahon]] personally guaranteed that this unfortunate incident was a one-off, stressing that Sirius personnel have been welcomed in the [[Alioth]], Arimpox and Di Jian systems. He added that the [[Alliance Defence Force]] is working closely with Admiral [[Nikolas Glass]], the Sirius Navy's representative. But others in the [[Alliance Assembly|Assembly]] are now openly questioning the wisdom of the [[Alliance-Sirius strategic defence pact|strategic defence pact]]. Although [[Councillor]] [[Nakato Kaine]]'s opposition to Mahon is often viewed as predictable, more members now agree with her that many Allied factions will reject the assertion that Sirius Corporation is an ally to be trusted."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/620257ea09967d14d868f435 GalNet: Concerns Raised over Alliance-Sirius Pact]</ref> | ||
03 FEB 3308 | 03 FEB 3308 | ||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>The Reorte Mining Coalition has succeeded in forcing [[Sirius Corporation]] to withdraw from the [[Reorte]] system. Despite the megacorp's strategic defence pact with the [[Alliance]], Reorte's controlling faction claimed the Sirius megaship Chariot of Rhea was an illegal intruder. This resulted in open conflict, which has ended with Sirius Corporation's defeat. [[Fergus Cassidy]], CEO of the Reorte Mining Coalition, transmitted this message: "With the support of many brave pilots, we have prevented Sirius from sinking its claws into the Reorte system. I hope our victory will convince the Alliance's leaders to think twice about their deal with the devil." Captain [[Delfina Dominguez]] has confirmed that Sirius Corporation has started to withdraw from Reorte. The megaship Chariot of Rhea will leave Reorte and jump to the [[Leesti]] system pending further discussions with Allied leaders. Sources have confirmed that [[permits]] to the [[Alioth]] and [[Sirius]] systems have been allocated to independent pilots depending on the faction they supported during the conflict. The [[Alliance Assembly|Assembly]] has held emergency meetings to debate this turn of events. [[Councillor]] [[Ainsley Niven]], who represents the Reorte system, delivered a warning to [[Edmund Mahon|Prime Minister Mahon]]: "You have invited Sirius Corporation to provide military aid against the [[Thargoid]]s, but without seeking the approval of those we are pledged to protect. That is not the way of the Alliance, no matter how grave the threat."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61fba223321af45edf642e6f GalNet: Sirius Corporation Ejected from Reorte]</ref> | *<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>The Reorte Mining Coalition has succeeded in forcing [[Sirius Corporation]] to withdraw from the [[Reorte]] system. Despite the megacorp's [[Alliance-Sirius strategic defence pact|strategic defence pact]] with the [[Alliance]], Reorte's controlling faction claimed the Sirius megaship Chariot of Rhea was an illegal intruder. This resulted in open conflict, which has ended with Sirius Corporation's defeat. [[Fergus Cassidy]], CEO of the Reorte Mining Coalition, transmitted this message: "With the support of many brave pilots, we have prevented Sirius from sinking its claws into the Reorte system. I hope our victory will convince the Alliance's leaders to think twice about their deal with the devil." Captain [[Delfina Dominguez]] has confirmed that Sirius Corporation has started to withdraw from Reorte. The megaship Chariot of Rhea will leave Reorte and jump to the [[Leesti]] system pending further discussions with Allied leaders. Sources have confirmed that [[permits]] to the [[Alioth]] and [[Sirius]] systems have been allocated to independent pilots depending on the faction they supported during the conflict. The [[Alliance Assembly|Assembly]] has held emergency meetings to debate this turn of events. [[Councillor]] [[Ainsley Niven]], who represents the Reorte system, delivered a warning to [[Edmund Mahon|Prime Minister Mahon]]: "You have invited Sirius Corporation to provide military aid against the [[Thargoid]]s, but without seeking the approval of those we are pledged to protect. That is not the way of the Alliance, no matter how grave the threat."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61fba223321af45edf642e6f GalNet: Sirius Corporation Ejected from Reorte]</ref> | ||
27 JAN 3308 | 27 JAN 3308 | ||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>The Reorte Mining Coalition has declared its intent to remove the [[Sirius Corporation]] presence from its home system. The megaship Chariot of Rhea arrived in [[Reorte]] as part of Sirius Corporation's new role as the [[Alliance]]'s strategic defence partner. But the system's controlling faction ordered it to withdraw. The megaship's non-compliance has resulted in skirmishes targeting Sirius forces. [[Fergus Cassidy]], CEO of the Reorte Mining Coalition, announced: "We fully support [[Nakato Kaine|Councillor Kaine's]] position that Sirius Corporation is operating illegally under Alliance law. Therefore, we will defend our territory from this aggressive foreign entity." A response was broadcast by Captain [[Delfina Dominguez]] of the Sirius Navy, who commands the Chariot of Rhea: "Our presence is authorised by the military contract between Sirius Corporation and the [[Alliance Defence Force]]. If local forces continue to attack, we will have no option but to defend our assets." The fighting is not believed to have reached surface level and is expected to remain a ship-based conflict. To rally support from independent pilots, both factions are offering access to [[Permits|permit-locked]] systems. Reorte Mining Coalition will sponsor distribution of an [[Alioth]] system permit, while Sirius Corporation will authorise a permit to the [[Sirius]] system. [[Alliance Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Edmund Mahon]] has ordered the Reorte Mining Coalition to cease hostilities immediately. However, [[Councillor]] [[Ainsley Niven]] – who represents Reorte in the [[Alliance Assembly|Assembly]] and is a political supporter of Nakato Kaine – claims that the faction has the right to protect its territory, since it was not invited to ratify the defence pact.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61f29a5421fc420cc60d1cde GalNet: Conflict Erupts in the Reorte System]</ref> | *<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots' Federation ALERT*<br/>The Reorte Mining Coalition has declared its intent to remove the [[Sirius Corporation]] presence from its home system. The megaship Chariot of Rhea arrived in [[Reorte]] as part of Sirius Corporation's new role as the [[Alliance]]'s strategic defence partner. But the system's controlling faction ordered it to withdraw. The megaship's non-compliance has resulted in skirmishes targeting Sirius forces. [[Fergus Cassidy]], CEO of the Reorte Mining Coalition, announced: "We fully support [[Nakato Kaine|Councillor Kaine's]] position that Sirius Corporation is operating illegally under Alliance law. Therefore, we will defend our territory from this aggressive foreign entity." A response was broadcast by Captain [[Delfina Dominguez]] of the Sirius Navy, who commands the Chariot of Rhea: "Our presence is authorised by the [[Alliance-Sirius strategic defence pact|military contract]] between Sirius Corporation and the [[Alliance Defence Force]]. If local forces continue to attack, we will have no option but to defend our assets." The fighting is not believed to have reached surface level and is expected to remain a ship-based conflict. To rally support from independent pilots, both factions are offering access to [[Permits|permit-locked]] systems. Reorte Mining Coalition will sponsor distribution of an [[Alioth]] system permit, while Sirius Corporation will authorise a permit to the [[Sirius]] system. [[Alliance Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Edmund Mahon]] has ordered the Reorte Mining Coalition to cease hostilities immediately. However, [[Councillor]] [[Ainsley Niven]] – who represents Reorte in the [[Alliance Assembly|Assembly]] and is a political supporter of Nakato Kaine – claims that the faction has the right to protect its territory, since it was not invited to ratify the defence pact.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61f29a5421fc420cc60d1cde GalNet: Conflict Erupts in the Reorte System]</ref> | ||
18 JAN 3308 | 18 JAN 3308 | ||
*The [[Alliance]], [[Empire]] and [[Federation]] have accepted the [[Paul Baumann|Baumann Report's]] recommendation to permanently shut down [[Aegis]]. The independent inquiry's findings on the organisation's failings will result in Aegis being immediately shut down. However, Chief Administrator [[Carter Armstrong]] has cautioned that "full demobilisation of staff, ships and resources might take several months". [[Senator]] [[Denton Patreus]] has successfully obtained senatorial approval for an increased military budget, to allow the [[Imperial Navy]] to directly take on the role played by Aegis. [[Admiral of the Fleet|Fleet Admiral]] [[Tayo Maikori]] likewise confirmed that the [[Federal Congress]] has ordered the creation of a new naval strike force. On his own authority he has also commissioned an investigation into [[Salvation]], following [[Ram Tah]]'s testimony regarding the nature of the [[anti-xeno superweapon]]. Admiral [[Nikolas Glass]], who was recently appointed to the [[Council of Admirals]], stated that the [[Alliance Defence Force]] and Sirius Navy will work in conjunction to fulfil Aegis's purpose. Xenological research laboratories set up by Professor [[Alba Tesreau]] will now transfer their work to specialist departments in the [[Holloway Bioscience Institute]], [[Imperial Science Academy]] and [[Olympus Village University]]. In 3304 the [[Thargoid]]s made targeted strikes against Aegis's labs, but all three institutions have made assurances that the new locations will have the highest security.<ref name="Replace Aegis" /> | *The [[Alliance]], [[Empire]] and [[Federation]] have accepted the [[Paul Baumann|Baumann Report's]] recommendation to permanently shut down [[Aegis]]. The independent inquiry's findings on the organisation's failings will result in Aegis being immediately shut down. However, Chief Administrator [[Carter Armstrong]] has cautioned that "full demobilisation of staff, ships and resources might take several months". [[Senator]] [[Denton Patreus]] has successfully obtained senatorial approval for an increased military budget, to allow the [[Imperial Navy]] to directly take on the role played by Aegis. [[Admiral of the Fleet|Fleet Admiral]] [[Tayo Maikori]] likewise confirmed that the [[Federal Congress]] has ordered the creation of a new naval strike force. On his own authority he has also commissioned an investigation into [[Salvation]], following [[Ram Tah]]'s testimony regarding the nature of the [[anti-xeno superweapon]]. Admiral [[Nikolas Glass]], who was recently appointed to the [[Council of Admirals]], stated that the [[Alliance Defence Force]] and Sirius Navy will work in conjunction to fulfil Aegis's purpose. Xenological research laboratories set up by Professor [[Alba Tesreau]] will now transfer their work to specialist departments in the [[Holloway Bioscience Institute]], [[Imperial Science Academy]] and [[Olympus Village University]]. In 3304 the [[Thargoid]]s made targeted strikes against Aegis's labs, but all three institutions have made assurances that the new locations will have the highest security.<ref name="Replace Aegis" /> | ||
14 JAN 3308 | 14 JAN 3308 | ||
*[[Alliance Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Edmund Mahon]] has invited [[Sirius Corporation]] to establish a permanent presence within the [[Alliance]]. The [[Alliance Tribune]]'s political correspondent [[Vanya Driscoll]] reported: "Sirius Corporation's new role as a strategic defence partner has expanded swiftly, with a Sirius faction established in the [[Alioth]] system to represent the megacorp. In addition, several [[megaship]]s have arrived in other Allied systems to provide support. The [[Alliance Defence Force]] and some government departments now have official advisors from Sirius Corporation on their staff. Prime Minister Mahon announced that these developments will streamline joint operations with the Sirius Navy, and in turn provide effective countermeasures against [[Thargoid]] aggression. But [[Councillor]] [[Nakato Kaine]] claims that the presence of Sirius Gov is illegal as it was not ratified by the [[Alliance Assembly|Assembly]]. She has pointed out that since the defence pact makes this a classified military matter, any civil action to reverse Mahon's executive decision has been deliberately blocked."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e172a178eff449466b83a1 GalNet: Sirius Gov Enters the Alioth System]</ref> | *[[Alliance Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Edmund Mahon]] has invited [[Sirius Corporation]] to establish a permanent presence within the [[Alliance]]. The [[Alliance Tribune]]'s political correspondent [[Vanya Driscoll]] reported: "Sirius Corporation's new role as a strategic defence partner has expanded swiftly, with a Sirius faction established in the [[Alioth]] system to represent the megacorp. In addition, several [[megaship]]s have arrived in other Allied systems to provide support. The [[Alliance Defence Force]] and some government departments now have official advisors from Sirius Corporation on their staff. Prime Minister Mahon announced that these developments will streamline joint operations with the Sirius Navy, and in turn provide effective countermeasures against [[Thargoid]] aggression. But [[Councillor]] [[Nakato Kaine]] claims that the presence of Sirius Gov is illegal as it was not ratified by the [[Alliance Assembly|Assembly]]. She has pointed out that since the [[Alliance-Sirius strategic defence pact|defence pact]] makes this a classified military matter, any civil action to reverse Mahon's executive decision has been deliberately blocked."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61e172a178eff449466b83a1 GalNet: Sirius Gov Enters the Alioth System]</ref> | ||
10 JAN 3308 | 10 JAN 3308 | ||
*A new member has been appointed to the [[Council of Admirals]] to represent [[Sirius Corporation]] as the [[Alliance]]'s strategic defence partner. Political correspondent [[Vanya Driscoll]] reported for The [[Alliance Tribune]]: "There are always six seats on the Council of Admirals, taken by senior military commanders from the largest regional fleets. Not only is this the first time that a seventh position has been created, it's also the first to come from outside the Alliance. The new addition is Admiral [[Nikolas Glass]], a highly decorated officer with the Sirius Navy. His new role is to coordinate the Alliance's anti-[[Thargoid]] operations, which from now on will be directly supported by Sirius Corporation. [[Alliance Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Edmund Mahon]] and [[Admiral of the Fleet|Fleet Admiral]] [[Hayley Sorokin]] both endorsed this development as a way of strengthening the [[Alliance Defence Force]], which lacks the might of the [[Federal Navy|Federal]] or [[Imperial Navy]]. Many member systems have demanded increased protection against the Thargoid threat, so this news is likely to be well received. As expected, [[Councillor]] [[Nakato Kaine]] opposed the defence pact, with Admiral [[George Varma]] also critical of 'merging commercial interests with military matters'. Deputy Prime Minister [[Angela Corcoran]] also admitted that she abstained during the recent joint vote, but chose not to elaborate on her reasons. So it seems that the [[Alliance Assembly|Assembly]] is not fully confident about this union with Sirius Corporation."<ref name="Sirius ADF" /> | *A new member has been appointed to the [[Council of Admirals]] to represent [[Sirius Corporation]] as the [[Alliance]]'s [[Alliance-Sirius strategic defence pact|strategic defence partner]]. Political correspondent [[Vanya Driscoll]] reported for The [[Alliance Tribune]]: "There are always six seats on the Council of Admirals, taken by senior military commanders from the largest regional fleets. Not only is this the first time that a seventh position has been created, it's also the first to come from outside the Alliance. The new addition is Admiral [[Nikolas Glass]], a highly decorated officer with the Sirius Navy. His new role is to coordinate the Alliance's anti-[[Thargoid]] operations, which from now on will be directly supported by Sirius Corporation. [[Alliance Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Edmund Mahon]] and [[Admiral of the Fleet|Fleet Admiral]] [[Hayley Sorokin]] both endorsed this development as a way of strengthening the [[Alliance Defence Force]], which lacks the might of the [[Federal Navy|Federal]] or [[Imperial Navy]]. Many member systems have demanded increased protection against the Thargoid threat, so this news is likely to be well received. As expected, [[Councillor]] [[Nakato Kaine]] opposed the defence pact, with Admiral [[George Varma]] also critical of 'merging commercial interests with military matters'. Deputy Prime Minister [[Angela Corcoran]] also admitted that she abstained during the recent joint vote, but chose not to elaborate on her reasons. So it seems that the [[Alliance Assembly|Assembly]] is not fully confident about this union with Sirius Corporation."<ref name="Sirius ADF" /> | ||
17 DEC 3307 | 17 DEC 3307 | ||
*The recent counterstrike against the [[Thargoid]]s has revealed that [[Salvation]] is being unofficially supported by trained military personnel. Commodore [[Morag Halloran]] was a senior officer with the [[Alliance Defence Force]] who is now working for Salvation. She sent this statement to the media: "Over the last few years, I have fought hard to protect [[Alliance|Allied]] interests from the Thargoids. But every battle against them felt like a defensive measure, a holding action. I'm convinced that these creatures are more than capable of wiping us all out. When an entire Thargoid fleet was forced out of the Cornsar system in September, I approached the [[Council of Admirals]] about sending ships to help, but my proposal was rejected. Then Salvation contacted me directly, saying that he required military leadership and my experiences in the [[Coalsack Nebula]] made me an ideal candidate. Along with Lieutenant Commander Glynn and nearly a hundred crewmates, we resigned our commissions and headed for Hind Mine. I now command many others who were recruited from the [[Federation|Federal]], [[Empire|Imperial]] and Sirius Navies to serve on the [[Taurus Mining Ventures|Taurus]] [[megaship]]s and elsewhere. I'm aware that some will view my actions as dereliction of duty, but I believe our true duty is to stop the Thargoids at any cost. And as our recent success proves, only Salvation has the means of doing so." The [[Alliance Assembly]], [[Federal Congress]] and [[Imperial Senate]] have all acknowledged the loss of some military personnel to Salvation's cause. While efforts are being made to prevent further losses, it is rumoured that potential concessions include official support for Salvation's anti-xeno activities.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61bc5e0718b2020b9f31b3db GalNet: Salvation Recruits Naval Crews]</ref> | *The recent counterstrike against the [[Thargoid]]s has revealed that [[Salvation]] is being unofficially supported by trained military personnel. Commodore [[Morag Halloran]] was a senior officer with the [[Alliance Defence Force]] who is now working for Salvation. She sent this statement to the media: "Over the last few years, I have fought hard to protect [[Alliance|Allied]] interests from the Thargoids. But every battle against them felt like a defensive measure, a holding action. I'm convinced that these creatures are more than capable of wiping us all out. When an entire Thargoid fleet was forced out of the Cornsar system in September, I approached the [[Council of Admirals]] about sending ships to help, but my proposal was rejected. Then Salvation contacted me directly, saying that he required military leadership and my experiences in the [[Coalsack Nebula]] made me an ideal candidate. Along with Lieutenant Commander Glynn and nearly a hundred crewmates, we resigned our commissions and headed for Hind Mine. I now command many others who were recruited from the [[Federation|Federal]], [[Empire|Imperial]] and Sirius Navies to serve on the [[Taurus Mining Ventures|Taurus]] [[megaship]]s and elsewhere. I'm aware that some will view my actions as dereliction of duty, but I believe our true duty is to stop the Thargoids at any cost. And as our recent success proves, only Salvation has the means of doing so." The [[Alliance Assembly]], [[Federal Congress]] and [[Imperial Senate]] have all acknowledged the loss of some military personnel to Salvation's cause. While efforts are being made to prevent further losses, it is rumoured that potential concessions include official support for Salvation's anti-xeno activities.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/61bc5e0718b2020b9f31b3db GalNet: Salvation Recruits Naval Crews]</ref> | ||