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30 SEP 3307 | |||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>The [[Delta Pavonis]] political conference has erupted into conflict between [[EG Pilots|EG Union]] and Delta Pavonis Galactic Interstellar. [[Yuri Grom]], the ruler of EG Union, broadcast this message: "This conference was nothing more than a trap! My delegation was apprehended at gunpoint by a squad of undercover [[Federal Intelligence Agency|Federal agents]]. Sacrifices made by my loyal guards enabled us to escape from Kessler City, only to find our ships under attack. The [[Federation]] has declared war – I will respond in kind!" [[President of the Federation|President]] [[Zachary Hudson]] gave an official statement: "Yuri Grom is a traitor and a dangerous threat to Federal security. We cannot ignore any opportunity to eliminate this ruthless tyrant." Delta Pavonis Galactic Interstellar has asked for Federal auxiliaries to provide combat support to its forces. In return, the EG Union called for help from "allies of Yuri Grom and enemies of the Federation". Grand Duke [[Simion Petrescu]], the host of the political conference, has rejected claims that his faction was secretly working with the Federation to entrap Yuri Grom. The [[Federal Diplomatic Corps]] has not yet commented on its role in these events.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6155b717ad7f731bc054e57d GalNet: Yuri Grom Targeted by Federal Strike]</ref> | |||
24 SEP 3307 | 24 SEP 3307 | ||
*Negotiations between the [[Federation]] and self-styled dictator [[Yuri Grom]] are underway to determine the [[Delta Pavonis]] system's allegiance. Political correspondent [[Conrad Sterling]] published an update for [[Vox Galactica]]: "In recent years, Yuri Grom has developed a degree of mystique. He was one of the few leaders not to attend the [[Galactic Summit]], and news from within his dominion was scarce. But now he is visibly relishing the opportunity to confront Federal representatives under the protection of diplomatic immunity. Initial exchanges were belligerent as both sides argued over who would be the most beneficial partner. This was to be expected since Delta Pavonis is one of the Federation's founding systems, and it would be a significant coup for [[EG Pilots|EG Union]] to establish a presence so close to [[Sol]]. What was unexpected was the mutual respect that gradually developed between Yuri Grom and [[Ambassador]] Delphine Dumont. Her charming manner clearly appealed to the dictator, even bringing forth his thunderous laughter on occasion. A deal is now being discussed that would allow the Autocracy of Delta Pavonis to have trade and political ties with both parties while remaining [[independent]]. Perhaps the Federation has learned some lessons from the [[Federal Rebellion of 3307|recent rebellion]], and perhaps Yuri Grom's hatred of the superpower he once served is finally abating."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/614dbf3b10d993146c5fbd1e GalNet: Progress Between Federation and Yuri Grom]</ref> | *Negotiations between the [[Federation]] and self-styled dictator [[Yuri Grom]] are underway to determine the [[Delta Pavonis]] system's allegiance. Political correspondent [[Conrad Sterling]] published an update for [[Vox Galactica]]: "In recent years, Yuri Grom has developed a degree of mystique. He was one of the few leaders not to attend the [[Galactic Summit]], and news from within his dominion was scarce. But now he is visibly relishing the opportunity to confront Federal representatives under the protection of diplomatic immunity. Initial exchanges were belligerent as both sides argued over who would be the most beneficial partner. This was to be expected since Delta Pavonis is one of the Federation's founding systems, and it would be a significant coup for [[EG Pilots|EG Union]] to establish a presence so close to [[Sol]]. What was unexpected was the mutual respect that gradually developed between Yuri Grom and [[Ambassador]] Delphine Dumont. Her charming manner clearly appealed to the dictator, even bringing forth his thunderous laughter on occasion. A deal is now being discussed that would allow the Autocracy of Delta Pavonis to have trade and political ties with both parties while remaining [[independent]]. Perhaps the Federation has learned some lessons from the [[Federal Rebellion of 3307|recent rebellion]], and perhaps Yuri Grom's hatred of the superpower he once served is finally abating."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/614dbf3b10d993146c5fbd1e GalNet: Progress Between Federation and Yuri Grom]</ref> | ||