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19 JAN 3307 | |||
*[[Edmund Mahon]] has launched a political campaign to be elected as the [[Alliance]]'s leader for a second term. The incumbent [[Alliance Prime Minister|prime minister]] is undertaking a whistle-stop tour across Alliance space to rouse support. Only members of the [[Alliance Assembly|Assembly]] can cast votes in this election, but they will be heavily influenced by public opinion within their systems. Mahon's campaign has focused on the Alliance's huge expansion during his six-year premiership, with reminders of triumphs such as the [[Alliance Festival of Culture]]. His ability to handle a crisis has also been highlighted, including [[President of the Alliance|President]] Kincaid's attempted coup and the [[League of Reparation]]'s crusade. More recent examples of his leadership are welcoming [[Marlinist refugee crisis|Marlinist refugees]] from the [[Empire]] and exploiting the [[Coalsack Nebula]] to boost economic prosperity. However, Mahon's critics have pointed out that both strategies increased the risk of attack from [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|Neo-Marlinist terrorists]] and the [[Thargoid]]s. Addressing a packed conference hall on Birmingham in his home system of [[Diso]], Mahon proclaimed: "We live in an increasingly turbulent galaxy, making it important to maintain a steady hand at the wheel. I will be honoured to continue representing the diverse peoples of the Alliance."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60071d8fea7b647e507c0eed GalNet: Prime Minister Mahon Campaigns for Re-Election]</ref> | |||
27 JUL 3305 | 27 JUL 3305 | ||
*[[Alliance Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Edmund Mahon]] has announced the start of the [[Alliance Festival of Culture]], a series of events taking place across seven systems. The [[Alliance Tribune]]'s cultural correspondent Corinne Macintyre provided a summary of the festival: "This seven-week tour of [[Alliance]] space will begin at the Fine Art Emporium on [[Lave]]. We have been promised that a wide range of artistic achievements, entertainment and history will be highlighted. Naturally, the Tribune will be offering in-depth coverage over the course of the festival." The prime minister was visibly pleased to introduce the Alliance Festival of Culture, describing it as "a celebration to lift citizens' spirits in these challenging times". It has been speculated that Mahon is hoping to move forward from the recent political scandals involving Gibson Kincaid. The centrepiece of the opening ceremony was a tribute to Megan Madigan, widely considered one of the most significant visual artists of the late 33rd Century. Her most famous work, titled 'Penance Street', was tragically lost in transit sixty years ago. The much-loved painting was honoured by modern reinterpretations from dozens of Lave's finest artists.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5d39aa27d82ae034fd03b66f GalNet: Alliance Festival of Culture Begins]</ref> | *[[Alliance Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Edmund Mahon]] has announced the start of the [[Alliance Festival of Culture]], a series of events taking place across seven systems. The [[Alliance Tribune]]'s cultural correspondent Corinne Macintyre provided a summary of the festival: "This seven-week tour of [[Alliance]] space will begin at the Fine Art Emporium on [[Lave]]. We have been promised that a wide range of artistic achievements, entertainment and history will be highlighted. Naturally, the Tribune will be offering in-depth coverage over the course of the festival." The prime minister was visibly pleased to introduce the Alliance Festival of Culture, describing it as "a celebration to lift citizens' spirits in these challenging times". It has been speculated that Mahon is hoping to move forward from the recent political scandals involving Gibson Kincaid. The centrepiece of the opening ceremony was a tribute to Megan Madigan, widely considered one of the most significant visual artists of the late 33rd Century. Her most famous work, titled 'Penance Street', was tragically lost in transit sixty years ago. The much-loved painting was honoured by modern reinterpretations from dozens of Lave's finest artists.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5d39aa27d82ae034fd03b66f GalNet: Alliance Festival of Culture Begins]</ref> | ||