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*The [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA's]] attacks against the [[Marlinist Colonies]] have caused mass casualties, disruption and political chaos. More than 35,000 civilians were killed in the attacks, with twice as many suffering injuries and caustic burns. [[Safeguard Interstellar]] is providing vital supplies to survivors, and evacuations of Stillman Hub and Tilman Point stations are ongoing. First Minister [[Jenna Fairfax]] has been confirmed dead. Minister [[Amrita Ross]] has temporarily assumed leadership, but the Marlinist Parliament has been destabilised by heated accusations between its members. The Marlinist Constabulary has tightened security, and [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit|ACT]] is running urgent investigations. Captain [[Milo Castile]] told the media: "This was undoubtedly the work of Theta Group, the NMLA's weapons specialists. We have found evidence that local Neo-Marlinist supporters provided logistical support, and arrests are forthcoming. However, as always the terrorists covered their tracks remarkably well." [[Alliance]] and [[Federation]] leaders have sent messages of condolence and offers of medical aid. Prime Consul [[Kayode Tau]] is liaising with both superpowers to coordinate relief efforts. In the [[Empire]], from which the Marlinists fled as [[Marlinist refugee crisis|refugees]] in 3306, there are mixed reactions. Some wish to extend protection to former Imperial citizens, while others see it as poetic justice for their republican beliefs 'creating' the NMLA.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6107d0fc8139c43f2d790b0b GalNet: Marlinists in Crisis After Starport Bombings]</ref>
14 JUN 3307
*The [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit]] has published an update on its investigation into the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army]]. Senior Agent [[Tanya Ramirez]], one of ACT's joint leaders, gave a statement to the media: "ACT is currently pursuing multiple lines of enquiry, which must remain classified for reasons of security. Our agents are gathering evidence from sites across the [[Alliance]], [[Empire]] and [[Federation]]. As yet we cannot report any significant breakthroughs. NMLA activists appear to use a dark-comms network that defies detection. They also compartmentalise their operations, so individual cells have little knowledge of each other. In recent months, NMLA incidents have been restricted to minor strikes against Imperial authorities, which were dealt with by local police forces. There has been no activity by Theta Group, the hardcore extremists responsible for the '[[Nine Martyrs]]' starport bombings. The collapse of the Neo-Marlinist Order of Mudhrid may have deprived the NMLA of their logistical capability to deliver large-scale attacks. But it remains possible that a new wave of terrorist atrocities is being planned." ACT later confirmed that it has recruited additional personnel from [[Alliance Interpol]], the [[Federal Intelligence Agency]], the [[Imperial Internal Security Service]], the Marlinist Constabulary, [[Nova Paresa|Nova Imperium's]] [[Praetorian Guard]] and the [[Wallglass Investigations Agency]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60c743ff19871404ab6986a6 GalNet: ACT Continues to Hunt NMLA Terrorists]</ref>
20 APR 3307
*The Neo-Marlinist Order of Mudhrid has been granted sanctuary in the [[Marlinist Colonies]] in return for revealing the identities of the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA's]] leaders. The faction's survivors arrived in the Hyades Sector RO-P b6-2 system after being defeated by [[Empire|Imperial]] forces. The Marlinism Reformation Party agreed to offer political asylum, despite all three superpowers demanding the refugees' arrest. Imperial [[Senator]] [[Lorcan Scordato]], who was visiting the Colonies on a fact-finding mission, announced: "After meeting the Neo-Marlinists and the Marlinist Parliament, I have secured an agreement. The [[Arastin Delacroix|Landgrave of Mudhrid]] and his inner circle will cooperate fully with [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit|ACT]] to provide details on the senior leadership of the NMLA. In return, they will receive life imprisonment at a local detention facility. The [[Steel Majesty]]'s population will undergo security vetting by the [[Marlinist Constabulary]] to identify extremists. The remainder will be permitted to remain in the system and apply for citizenship." [[Anders Blaine|Chancellor Blaine]] has approved the proposal, commenting that it was "precisely the sort of creative solution the [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval|Emperor]] requires". Responses from the [[Alliance]] and [[Federation]] were mixed, but there was broad agreement that targeting the NMLA was the priority. Minister [[Aaron Whyte]], elected leader of the Marlinism Reformation Party, publicly thanked Senator Scordato for negotiating a peaceful resolution.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/607ec1d8af3850356305da12 GalNet: Conditional Amnesty Agreed for Neo-Marlinists]</ref>
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