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The jury returned with a verdict of guilty on February 8, and sentenced Lucas Vincent to life imprisonment for this crimes. The Federal Intelligence Agency then immediately moved to arrest several other co-conspirators among the Federal Navy and government. Jupiter Rochester eluded authorities and fled to the safety of his Jupiter Division in HIP 54530. Questions were raised about whether or not other members of the [[Rochester family]] were involved in or had knowledge of the Starship One plot, and conspiracy theories swirled that Jupiter was a member of [[The Club]]. At the same time, prior accusations that President Zachary Hudson masterminded the Starship One disaster to remove Halsey and ascend to the presidency were effectively debunked, since Vincent's trial had presented no evidence that Hudson was aware of the conspiracy.<ref name="Vincent Guilty">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60212d7aa4e2185f794a4065 GalNet: Fleet Admiral Vincent Pronounced Guilty]</ref> | The jury returned with a verdict of guilty on February 8, and sentenced Lucas Vincent to life imprisonment for this crimes. The Federal Intelligence Agency then immediately moved to arrest several other co-conspirators among the Federal Navy and government. Jupiter Rochester eluded authorities and fled to the safety of his Jupiter Division in HIP 54530. Questions were raised about whether or not other members of the [[Rochester family]] were involved in or had knowledge of the Starship One plot, and conspiracy theories swirled that Jupiter was a member of [[The Club]]. At the same time, prior accusations that President Zachary Hudson masterminded the Starship One disaster to remove Halsey and ascend to the presidency were effectively debunked, since Vincent's trial had presented no evidence that Hudson was aware of the conspiracy.<ref name="Vincent Guilty">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60212d7aa4e2185f794a4065 GalNet: Fleet Admiral Vincent Pronounced Guilty]</ref> | ||
The revelation that Jupiter Rochester funded the attempted assassination of Jasmina Halsey to increase the profits of Core Dynamics, as well as his insurrection against Federal forces in HIP 54530, | The revelation that Jupiter Rochester funded the attempted assassination of Jasmina Halsey to increase the profits of Core Dynamics, as well as his insurrection against Federal forces in HIP 54530, provoked a public outcry among Federal citizens against corruption and corporate influence in the Federal government. The scandal damaged both the Republican Party and the Liberal Party. Trust in the former fell despite President Hudson denying knowledge of the conspiracy, and the latter was politically embarrassed by its Shadow Vice President, [[Isolde Rochester]], having familial ties to the self-proclaimed Supreme Executive of Jupiter Division.<ref name="Federation Corruption">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602a700b2ad23f14f43973ff GalNet: Federation Damaged by Corruption and Conspiracy]</ref> When Federal forces defeated Jupiter Division on February 18, the FIA arrested Jupiter and charged him with crimes related to his role in the Starship One disaster.<ref name="Victory Federal">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602e59b311bc486b7f3739ab GalNet: Victory for Federal Forces Against Jupiter Division]</ref> | ||
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18 FEB 3307 | |||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>[[Jupiter Division]], the breakaway faction from [[Core Dynamics]], has been defeated in the [[HIP 54530]] system. The independent corporate nation met armed resistance from a local faction, the Silver Legal Group, which defeated them in battle with the aid of independent ships. Director Theodore Sullivan announced: "Thanks to the courage of many pilots, we have crippled the military forces behind this illegal coup and taken control of the system." Rewards for all who fought for the Silver Legal Group are available from the Iron Wings of Justice [[megaship]] in the Ts'ao Tach system. The Silver Legal Group has been awarded [[Permits|permit]] control to prevent any further compromise of [[Federation|Federal]] assets. Pilots without this permit can perform missions for the faction at the Iron Wings of Justice megaship in Ts'ao Tach to access the HIP 54530 system. Remnants of Jupiter Division confirmed that despite their defeat, all those who sided with them during the conflict will be reimbursed at the Victory's Forge megaship in the HIP 55014 system. The [[Federal Intelligence Agency]] has taken [[Jupiter Rochester]] into custody, where he will be charged for his involvement in the destruction of Starship One in 3301. Thousands of his loyalist followers have also been apprehended, and the return of stolen Core Dynamics ships and resources is being arranged.<ref name="Victory Federal" /> | |||
15 FEB 3307 | 15 FEB 3307 | ||
*[[Federation|Federal]] citizens are in uproar after the former CEO of [[Core Dynamics]] was revealed to have destroyed Starship One to increase company profits. The trial of Fleet Admiral [[Lucas Vincent|Vincent]] showed that [[Jupiter Rochester]] attempted to replace [[Jasmina Halsey]] with [[Zachary Hudson]] to secure military contracts with the [[Federal Navy]]. The [[Federal Intelligence Agency]] has arrested several co-conspirators, but its investigation is hampered by Jupiter Rochester loyalists splitting away from Core Dynamics. His new independent faction, [[Jupiter Division]], has engaged in conflict against Federal forces in the HIP 54530 system. President Hudson has claimed ignorance of the assassination plot, but public opinion polls show a decrease of trust in the Republican Party. Many have voiced anger at such corruption at the heart of the Federation, calling for further investigations into the corporate sector's influence on government. Political embarrassment has also affected the Liberal Party, with Shadow Vice President [[Isolde Rochester]] attempting to distance herself from her eldest son: "Jupiter's horrendous actions were his alone, made completely without our knowledge. [[Rochester family|My whole family]] is appalled at his illegal activity. We have offered to aid the authorities in bringing him to justice."<ref name="Federation Corruption" /> | *[[Federation|Federal]] citizens are in uproar after the former CEO of [[Core Dynamics]] was revealed to have destroyed Starship One to increase company profits. The trial of Fleet Admiral [[Lucas Vincent|Vincent]] showed that [[Jupiter Rochester]] attempted to replace [[Jasmina Halsey]] with [[Zachary Hudson]] to secure military contracts with the [[Federal Navy]]. The [[Federal Intelligence Agency]] has arrested several co-conspirators, but its investigation is hampered by Jupiter Rochester loyalists splitting away from Core Dynamics. His new independent faction, [[Jupiter Division]], has engaged in conflict against Federal forces in the HIP 54530 system. President Hudson has claimed ignorance of the assassination plot, but public opinion polls show a decrease of trust in the Republican Party. Many have voiced anger at such corruption at the heart of the Federation, calling for further investigations into the corporate sector's influence on government. Political embarrassment has also affected the Liberal Party, with Shadow Vice President [[Isolde Rochester]] attempting to distance herself from her eldest son: "Jupiter's horrendous actions were his alone, made completely without our knowledge. [[Rochester family|My whole family]] is appalled at his illegal activity. We have offered to aid the authorities in bringing him to justice."<ref name="Federation Corruption" /> | ||