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After years of the Federation refusing to acknowledge Grom and his faction, the dictator had his first formal diplomatic meeting with a Federal representative on September 17, 3307, when he met with Federal [[Ambassador]] [[Delphine Dumont]] in [[Delta Pavonis]]. Grom and Dumont had traveled to Delta Pavonis to persuade the system's new ruler, Grand Duke [[Simion Petrescu]] of the [[independent]] Autocracy of Delta Pavonis, to officially align his minor faction with one of their governments.<ref name="Delta Pavonis Conference">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6144868d80ba29040f2bbdd4 GalNet: Delta Pavonis Hosts Political Conference]</ref> By September 24, Grom and Dumont had unexpectedly developed a rapport, and negotiations had turned towards a compromise deal in which the Autocracy of Delta Pavonis would remain independent while establishing trade and political relations with both sides. Observers speculated that the potential compromise between the EG Union and the Federation was a sign that Grom's hatred of his old enemy was finally relenting.<ref name="Progress Grom">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/614dbf3b10d993146c5fbd1e GalNet: Progress Between Federation and Yuri Grom]</ref> | After years of the Federation refusing to acknowledge Grom and his faction, the dictator had his first formal diplomatic meeting with a Federal representative on September 17, 3307, when he met with Federal [[Ambassador]] [[Delphine Dumont]] in [[Delta Pavonis]]. Grom and Dumont had traveled to Delta Pavonis to persuade the system's new ruler, Grand Duke [[Simion Petrescu]] of the [[independent]] Autocracy of Delta Pavonis, to officially align his minor faction with one of their governments.<ref name="Delta Pavonis Conference">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6144868d80ba29040f2bbdd4 GalNet: Delta Pavonis Hosts Political Conference]</ref> By September 24, Grom and Dumont had unexpectedly developed a rapport, and negotiations had turned towards a compromise deal in which the Autocracy of Delta Pavonis would remain independent while establishing trade and political relations with both sides. Observers speculated that the potential compromise between the EG Union and the Federation was a sign that Grom's hatred of his old enemy was finally relenting.<ref name="Progress Grom">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/614dbf3b10d993146c5fbd1e GalNet: Progress Between Federation and Yuri Grom]</ref> | ||
However, the Federation upended the conference when it moved to capture Grom on September 30. Undercover Federal agents attempted to detain Grom and his delegation at gunpoint in Kessler City. Grom escaped to his megaship, the Indomitable, thanks to the sacrifice of his personal guards, and found his forces were already under assault from Federal ships. President Hudson later confirmed that the Federation had sought to use the conference to neutralise Grom. Grand Duke Petrescu denied any involvement in the Federal plot.<ref name="Grom Targeted">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6155b717ad7f731bc054e57d GalNet: Yuri Grom Targeted by Federal Strike]</ref> The Federal Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador Dumont officially denounced Hudson's actions on October 4, and Dumont extended Grom a personal apology. Insiders within Hudson's administation suggested that the effort to capture Grom had stemmed from the president's need to recover his popularity following a [[Federal Rebellion of 3307|recent spate of rebellions]].<ref name="Ambassador Condemns">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/615aec709ec24f4f7d51a8eb GalNet: Ambassador Condemns Entrapment of Yuri Grom]</ref> | However, the Federation upended the conference when it moved to capture Grom on September 30. Undercover Federal agents attempted to detain Grom and his delegation at gunpoint in Kessler City. Grom escaped to his megaship, the Indomitable, thanks to the sacrifice of his personal guards, and found his forces were already under assault from Federal ships. President Hudson later confirmed that the Federation had sought to use the conference to neutralise Grom. Grand Duke Petrescu denied any involvement in the Federal plot.<ref name="Grom Targeted">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6155b717ad7f731bc054e57d GalNet: Yuri Grom Targeted by Federal Strike]</ref> The Federal Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador Dumont officially denounced Hudson's actions on October 4, and Dumont extended Grom a personal apology. Insiders within Hudson's administation suggested that the effort to capture Grom had stemmed from the president's need to recover his popularity following a [[Federal Rebellion of 3307|recent spate of rebellions]].<ref name="Ambassador Condemns">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/615aec709ec24f4f7d51a8eb GalNet: Ambassador Condemns Entrapment of Yuri Grom]</ref> Grom's forces prevailed on October 7, 3307, and the Federal flagship, Freedom's Foundation, was captured as spoils of war. In a show of mercy, Grom granted the surviving Federal troops and crewmembers safe passage out of the system, but he also issued a direct warning to President Hudson that the ambush would not be forgotten.<ref name="Grom Victorious">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/615ed9c98e209c1d44186095 GalNet: Yuri Grom Victorious Against Federation]</ref> | ||
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*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>The battle between Delta Pavonis Galactic Interstellar and [[EG Pilots|EG Union]] has concluded successfully for Yuri Grom's forces. Freelance war correspondent [[Karleen Troy]] reported via [[Vox Galactica]]: "For the past week, the [[Delta Pavonis]] system has been aflame with ship-to-ship engagements. But despite a fierce effort from [[Federation|Federal]] auxiliaries, EG Union was able to muster superior numbers. Eventually the Federal flagship, Freedom's Foundation, was boarded. I picked up comms chatter that described intense fighting before EG Union soldiers overran Federal troops. Since then I've learned that Yuri Grom has agreed to let the surviving crewmembers leave, but is claiming the [[megaship]] as 'spoils of war'." The following message was sent by Yuri Grom on public channels: "[[Zachary Hudson|President Hudson]] has revealed his true nature as the corrupt heart of the Federation's rotting carcass. This treachery will not be forgotten." Pilots who supported Yuri Grom can collect their rewards from the Indomitable megaship. Delta Pavonis Galactic Interstellar confirmed that although the Freedom's Foundation is now under EG Union control, reimbursement for all [[Commander]]s who fought for Delta Pavonis Galactic Interstellar will be processed remotely by the 9th of October 3307.<ref name="Grom Victorious" /> | |||
04 OCT 3307 | 04 OCT 3307 | ||
*The [[Federal Diplomatic Corps]] has officially denounced [[Zachary Hudson|President Hudson's]] attempt to capture Yuri Grom in the [[Delta Pavonis]] system. The political conference was to determine whether the system's ruling faction would ally with the [[EG Pilots|EG Union]] or the [[Federation]]. It was abandoned when a Federal black ops team attempted to arrest Yuri Grom's delegation, triggering a conflict in the system. [[Ambassador]] [[Delphine Dumont]] told The [[Federal Times]]: "We have no option but to state that our own government has violated the conventions of diplomatic immunity. This conference was established in good faith with all parties. We were not informed that any hostile act against EG Union was planned. I offer my personal apologies to Yuri Grom. Our negotiations were spirited but honest, and I genuinely felt that progress was being made." This is the first time that the Federal Diplomatic Corps has distanced itself from the actions of a sitting president. Political observers believe that this is to maintain its reputation for integrity, especially in dealings with the [[Alliance]] and [[Empire]]. Public reaction in the Federation has been varied, with President Zachary Hudson being praised and criticised in equal measure. Insiders within his administration suggest that he is under enormous pressure to regain popularity, following the [[Federal Rebellion of 3307|recent rebellion]] of several Federal systems.<ref name="Ambassador Condemns" /> | *The [[Federal Diplomatic Corps]] has officially denounced [[Zachary Hudson|President Hudson's]] attempt to capture Yuri Grom in the [[Delta Pavonis]] system. The political conference was to determine whether the system's ruling faction would ally with the [[EG Pilots|EG Union]] or the [[Federation]]. It was abandoned when a Federal black ops team attempted to arrest Yuri Grom's delegation, triggering a conflict in the system. [[Ambassador]] [[Delphine Dumont]] told The [[Federal Times]]: "We have no option but to state that our own government has violated the conventions of diplomatic immunity. This conference was established in good faith with all parties. We were not informed that any hostile act against EG Union was planned. I offer my personal apologies to Yuri Grom. Our negotiations were spirited but honest, and I genuinely felt that progress was being made." This is the first time that the Federal Diplomatic Corps has distanced itself from the actions of a sitting president. Political observers believe that this is to maintain its reputation for integrity, especially in dealings with the [[Alliance]] and [[Empire]]. Public reaction in the Federation has been varied, with President Zachary Hudson being praised and criticised in equal measure. Insiders within his administration suggest that he is under enormous pressure to regain popularity, following the [[Federal Rebellion of 3307|recent rebellion]] of several Federal systems.<ref name="Ambassador Condemns" /> | ||