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The Alliance began an initiative to colonise the [[Coalsack Nebula]] on November 12, 3306, weeks after a ghost ship, the [[Adamastor]], returned to the Chukchan system and revealed that a [[Penelope Carver|survey team]] had discovered [[Thargoid Barnacle]]s in the nebula almost two centuries ago. The Alliance Assembly approved the plan on November 9, and the expedition partnered with several corporations including [[Sirius Corporation|Sirius Atmospherics]]. It was believed that Prime Minister Mahon had organised the expedition to bolster the Alliance's economy through the influx of [[Meta-Alloys]], which would help his bid for reelection in 3307.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fa9414b90105502c940b29e GalNet: 'Ghost Ship' Leads Alliance to New Resources]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fad30af5a969760ae1f0575 GalNet: Alliance Launches Coalsack Nebula Campaign]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fb3df3febf97257d65b75e6 GalNet: Coalsack Nebula Campaign Completes Initial Stages]</ref> Four new research stations were opened in the Coalsack on November 26.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fbf96fc99b5ca022a45f285 GalNet: Alliance Consolidates Presence in Coalsack Nebula]</ref> | The Alliance began an initiative to colonise the [[Coalsack Nebula]] on November 12, 3306, weeks after a ghost ship, the [[Adamastor]], returned to the Chukchan system and revealed that a [[Penelope Carver|survey team]] had discovered [[Thargoid Barnacle]]s in the nebula almost two centuries ago. The Alliance Assembly approved the plan on November 9, and the expedition partnered with several corporations including [[Sirius Corporation|Sirius Atmospherics]]. It was believed that Prime Minister Mahon had organised the expedition to bolster the Alliance's economy through the influx of [[Meta-Alloys]], which would help his bid for reelection in 3307.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fa9414b90105502c940b29e GalNet: 'Ghost Ship' Leads Alliance to New Resources]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fad30af5a969760ae1f0575 GalNet: Alliance Launches Coalsack Nebula Campaign]</ref><ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fb3df3febf97257d65b75e6 GalNet: Coalsack Nebula Campaign Completes Initial Stages]</ref> Four new research stations were opened in the Coalsack on November 26.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fbf96fc99b5ca022a45f285 GalNet: Alliance Consolidates Presence in Coalsack Nebula]</ref> | ||
Amid the turbulence caused by the Marlinist refugee crisis, a [[Thargoid]] [[Second Thargoid War|resurgence]], tensions between the Empire and Federation, and widespread economic instability, Simguru [[Pranav Antal]] of [[Utopia]] proposed the [[Galactic Summit]] on January 1, 3307. It would be the first ever diplomatic conference between the three superpowers, and its purpose was to allow the Alliance, Empire, and Federation to peacefully debate their differences and agree on solutions to the most significant threats facing humanity.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fdce4b7b4ba847e4533d98e GalNet: Utopia Invites Superpowers to Galactic Summit]</ref> Despite the idea originating with Utopia, the superpowers ultimately selected [[Sirius Corporation]] to host the Galactic Summit after CEO [[Li Yong-Rui]] demonstrated he could better prepare security for the event.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6012ad824aaf2914d56a6da3 GalNet: Sirius Corporation Secures Hosting of Galactic Summit]</ref> | Amid the turbulence caused by the Marlinist refugee crisis, a [[Thargoid]] [[Second Thargoid War|resurgence]], tensions between the Empire and Federation, and widespread economic instability, Simguru [[Pranav Antal]] of [[Utopia]] proposed the [[Galactic Summit]] on January 1, 3307. It would be the first ever diplomatic conference between the three superpowers, and its purpose was to allow the Alliance, Empire, and Federation to peacefully debate their differences and agree on solutions to the most significant threats facing humanity.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fdce4b7b4ba847e4533d98e GalNet: Utopia Invites Superpowers to Galactic Summit]</ref> Despite the idea originating with Utopia, the superpowers ultimately selected [[Sirius Corporation]] to host the Galactic Summit after CEO [[Li Yong-Rui]] demonstrated he could better prepare security for the event.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6012ad824aaf2914d56a6da3 GalNet: Sirius Corporation Secures Hosting of Galactic Summit]</ref> The Alliance's delegation to the Galactic Summit was led by Prime Minister Mahon, with [[Councillor]] [[Nakato Kaine]] of [[Tionisla]], Mahon's most vocal critic, attending separately.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60379f30930b1479960e1675 GalNet: Galactic Summit Begins with Defence Request]</ref><ref name="Protests Triggered" /> | ||
Councillor Kaine emerged as Mahon's foremost opponent in the run up to the 3307 election for prime minister. Kaine established a platform criticizing Mahon for the Alliance's increased dependence on corporations and the other two superpowers, as well as its aggressive pursuit of meta-alloys in Thargoid territories.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5fdce5c7c66a03133e602256 GalNet: Countdown to Alliance Election Begins]</ref> As the election campaign season got underway, Mahon proposed delaying the Alliance election to prevent a schedule conflict with the Galactic Summit, also planned for late February. This was narrowly approved by the Assembly on February 1, and the election was provisionally rescheduled for May 3307, extending Mahon's term by three months. Councillor Kaine likened the move to the actions of a corrupt emperor or president, and accused Mahon of having misplaced priorities.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6017f8dcafca080c1a7c774d GalNet: Alliance Election Delayed due to Galactic Summit]</ref> By February 23, Kaine had become the figurehead of a widespread protest movement against the postponement, and some pundits claimed that she would win the election if it occurred on its original date.<ref name="Protests Triggered">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6034fc98afe6fd154831d71e GalNet: Alliance Protests Triggered by Cancelled Election]</ref> | |||
On February 16, 3307, the Alliance Assembly approved the purchase of a controlling stake in Lakon Spaceways, which had become a key defence contractor for the Alliance Defence Force since its partnership with the company began in 3303. While Lakon ships would remain available to the general public, most of the company's personnel and resources would be relocated to Alliance territory.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602bc17a61b527566e4a5d4a GalNet: Alliance Bales Out Lakon Spaceways]</ref> The company's new administrative headquarters, Lakon Spaceways Central on planet 1 A of the Alioth system, was completed on February 19.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602fb606701b2738f53d2ee4 GalNet: Lakon Spaceways HQ Moves to Alioth System]</ref> | On February 16, 3307, the Alliance Assembly approved the purchase of a controlling stake in Lakon Spaceways, which had become a key defence contractor for the Alliance Defence Force since its partnership with the company began in 3303. While Lakon ships would remain available to the general public, most of the company's personnel and resources would be relocated to Alliance territory.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602bc17a61b527566e4a5d4a GalNet: Alliance Bales Out Lakon Spaceways]</ref> The company's new administrative headquarters, Lakon Spaceways Central on planet 1 A of the Alioth system, was completed on February 19.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/602fb606701b2738f53d2ee4 GalNet: Lakon Spaceways HQ Moves to Alioth System]</ref> | ||