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13 DEC 3304 | |||
*Hadrian Augustus Duval, the long-lost grandson of Emperor Hengist Duval, has broadcast a message to the Empire: "I am no wealthy senator from an entitled family, but someone who has lived an ordinary life. Someone who understands the hardships faced by many Imperial citizens. As Hadrian Jansen, I was a poor child with no family other than my father. Together we scraped a living as independent traders. He never spoke of his past – not even when he died two years ago. That was when I inherited his ship and became a Commander myself. When Imperator Mordanticus informed me of my heritage, I knew I had to accept my identity as a Duval. I've seen how diminished the Empire has become, and I know that new leadership is sorely needed. I ask you to honour the legacy of the Duval bloodline. With Nova Imperium, let's save the Empire we love."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c126afaadf370712c28681d GalNet: Hadrian Duval Addresses the Empire]</ref> | |||
07 DEC 3304 | 07 DEC 3304 | ||
*Isolationist group [[Nova Imperium]] has revealed its choice for [[Emperor]] – an eighteen year old man named [[Hadrian Augustus Duval]]. The group's leader, Imperator Mordanticus, broadcast this message: "It is incumbent upon me to reveal that [[Hengist Duval]] fathered not one but two illegitimate children in his younger days. A few years before meeting [[Florence Lavigny]], he had a brief affair with a [[Imperial Slaves|slave]] in the Imperial household. When [[Hesketh Duval|Hengist's father]] discovered this, the matter was hushed up and the slave dismissed. The slave's son went on to sire a child of his own: Hadrian Duval, grandson of Emperor Hengist Duval. Hadrian was unaware of this until we located him and genetically confirmed his lineage. [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] is a weak Emperor who must be removed. We call for Hadrian Duval to be recognised as the true heir to the throne!" The [[Imperial Herald]]'s political journalist [[Cassia Carvalho]] observed: "This announcement has shaken the [[Empire]] to its very foundations. Having Hadrian as a figurehead has rallied those hardliners more comfortable with the idea of a male Emperor. With a single stroke, Nova Imperium has gained considerable credibility and massively increased its support."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c05411e35b45a4988461f85 GalNet: Nova Imperium Unveils Figurehead]</ref> | *Isolationist group [[Nova Imperium]] has revealed its choice for [[Emperor]] – an eighteen year old man named [[Hadrian Augustus Duval]]. The group's leader, Imperator Mordanticus, broadcast this message: "It is incumbent upon me to reveal that [[Hengist Duval]] fathered not one but two illegitimate children in his younger days. A few years before meeting [[Florence Lavigny]], he had a brief affair with a [[Imperial Slaves|slave]] in the Imperial household. When [[Hesketh Duval|Hengist's father]] discovered this, the matter was hushed up and the slave dismissed. The slave's son went on to sire a child of his own: Hadrian Duval, grandson of Emperor Hengist Duval. Hadrian was unaware of this until we located him and genetically confirmed his lineage. [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] is a weak Emperor who must be removed. We call for Hadrian Duval to be recognised as the true heir to the throne!" The [[Imperial Herald]]'s political journalist [[Cassia Carvalho]] observed: "This announcement has shaken the [[Empire]] to its very foundations. Having Hadrian as a figurehead has rallied those hardliners more comfortable with the idea of a male Emperor. With a single stroke, Nova Imperium has gained considerable credibility and massively increased its support."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5c05411e35b45a4988461f85 GalNet: Nova Imperium Unveils Figurehead]</ref> | ||