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Aegis later stated that identities are being logged and will soon be made public, with the hope that families and friends will be able to visit.
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== 12 OCT 3309 ==
=== Federal Election: The Imperial Perspective ===
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As the [[Federation]] readies itself for a new [[President of the Federation|president]], the [[Empire]] is preparing for potential changes to its relationship with its historical rival.
Last year [[Emperor]] [[Arissa Lavigny-Duval]] severed all official collaboration with the other superpowers, except for limited contributions to [[Aegis]]. But this does not mean the Empire is ignoring the potential impact of either [[Jerome Archer]] or [[Felicia Winters]] becoming the next Federal president.
[[Senator]] [[Denton Patreus]] remarked on the election during a military parade through the city of [[Port Isabelle]]:
“The Federation’s leaders always reinforce their popularity by framing the Empire as the ‘great enemy’. I expect Archer will have those same aggressive tendencies. In truth, I’d prefer to deal with that predictable approach, since Winters is clearly the more cunning and deceitful candidate.”
Princess [[Aisling Duval]] was asked her opinion while visiting a xenology seminar hosted by the Achenar Research Council:
“I must admit that Felicia Winters’s style of governance is more appealing, though she should be mindful of her running mate’s influence. But whoever becomes president must break the cycle of hostility between Empire and Federation. My fruitful collaboration with other Aegis delegates, and [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit|ACT]]’s success against the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army]], is evidence of how effective inter-superpower cooperation can be.”
The election was also discussed by [[Cassia Carvalho]], political journalist for The [[Imperial Herald]]:
“The average Imperial citizen has little interest in the Federation’s internal workings, but anxiety in the [[Imperial Senate|Senate]] is high. With the [[Second Thargoid War|Thargoid war]] still raging, the prospect of a new president seeking to stamp their authority on the interstellar stage is a major concern. Conversely, some captains of industry anticipate a new era of trade with a friendlier Federation, if the Emperor can be convinced to rescind her isolationist decree.”
Voting within Federal systems has been running for 24 hours, and polling suggests Felicia Winters holds a slight lead over Jerome Archer. The election will run for another three days.
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=== Sol Celebrations End as Election Begins ===
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<nowiki>*Pilots’ Federation ALERT*</nowiki>
The [[Federation]] has begun voting to decide its next president, as a week of festivities in the [[Sol]] system are concluded.
[[Federal Congress|Congress]] confirmed that any pilots who supplied rare goods for the celebratory events can collect payment from Li Qing Jao starport. All temporary system [[permits]] for Sol remain suspended for Pilots’ Federation members for a further week.
The 3309 presidential election has now officially begun. More than one trillion Federal citizens are expected to submit their votes, which will be recorded and collated over the next four days via secure digital systems.
Vice President [[Jerome Archer]] is the Republican Party candidate, who is widely perceived as the political heir to [[President]] [[Zachary Hudson]]. His running mate is [[Congressman]] Niko Shirakawa, who has strong connections within the military.
[[Shadow President]] [[Felicia Winters]], leader of the Liberal Party, is the rival candidate and a proponent of more humanitarian-focused policies. She is on a presidential ticket with Congressman [[Isolde Rochester]], matriarch of the famous Rochester dynasty.
[[Sofia Trevino]], political correspondent for The [[Federal Times]], commented:
“Following months of delay, logistical issues caused by the [[Second Thargoid War|Thargoid war]], plus the drama surrounding [[Zachary Rackham]], voting is finally underway. Analysts believe this could be one of the closest-run elections in the Federation’s history, reflecting the polarisation that has taken place in recent years.”
“Support for the Republican Party has been bolstered by its increasingly successful handling of the [[Thargoid]] menace during the past six months. But Archer’s flagship creation, the [[Proactive Detection Bureau]], remains highly divisive – something the Liberal Party has found success in using to frame its opponent as increasingly authoritarian. How these primary points will ultimately impact the outcome of the vote remains to be seen.”
The new president will be announced on Monday 16th October. President Hudson will remain in office as caretaker president until the official inauguration of the election winner, expected to take place in the new year.
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== 13 OCT 3309 ==
=== Federal Election: The Allied Perspective ===
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The [[Alliance]] is observing the [[President of the Federation|Federal president]] election, but expects little will change in relationships between the two superpowers.
[[Alliance Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Edmund Mahon]] delivered a formal address on the topic before the [[Alliance Assembly|Assembly]]:
“The Alliance continues to enjoy stable relations with the Federation. Our recent anti-xeno coalitions, including the reformation of [[Aegis]], show how we can benefit from maintaining such cooperation. I am confident that the new president, whoever it may be, will respect the status quo.”
[[Councillor]] [[Nakato Kaine]] gave a more direct statement to the press:
“I cannot ignore how the Federation has become more authoritarian under Zachary Hudson’s Republican government. It has also coped poorly with internal pressures: the [[Starship One]] conspiracy, [[Jupiter Division]]’s attempted coup, the secession crisis triggered by the [[Proactive Detection Bureau]]’s operation… the list goes on. And yet, Federal democracy is now empowering every individual to elect their leaders. That, at least, is something we in the Alliance should admire and consider adopting.”
[[Vanya Driscoll]], political correspondent for The [[Alliance Tribune]], reported:
“Most Allied politicians are too diplomatic to openly express a preference between the two candidates. Privately, councillors like Kaine are hopeful of a more nuanced relationship with [[Felicia Winters|Winters]], who lacks the hawkish rhetoric of [[Zachary Hudson|Hudson]]. However, others believe that Archer’s focus on military spending and domestic security might prove more practical in the face of the [[Thargoid]] invasion.”
The latest voting polls from Federal systems show that [[Jerome Archer]] has overtaken Felicia Winters, albeit by a narrow margin. The voting window ends on the 15th, with the results verified by Monday to determine the victor of the 3309 Federal presidential election.
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== 16 OCT 3309 ==
=== Felicia Winters Elected as Federal President ===
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The [[Federation]] has voted to elect [[Felicia Winters]] as its next president, with a four per cent vote majority over her rival [[Jerome Archer]].
The current [[Shadow President|shadow president]] of the Liberal Party will be officially inaugurated in the new year, entering an eight-year term of office. [[Congressman]] [[Isolde Rochester]] will also be sworn in as vice president in Winters’s administration.
[[President of the Federation|President]] [[Zachary Hudson]] will remain in power during the transition period, but will not be expected to implement any major policy changes. The Liberal Party will replace the Republican Party as the superpower’s governing authority in 3310, with Jerome Archer assuming the role of shadow president.
President-elect Winters addressed her supporters during a celebratory rally in [[Olympus Village]] on [[Mars]]:
“The people of the Federation have spoken! I thank you all for turning my party’s vision into a reality. My aim is to govern fairly for everybody, regardless of their political allegiance. Together we will create optimism where there was fear, give shelter those who are vulnerable, and improve the quality of life for each and every Federal citizen.”
Vice President Jerome Archer formally conceded the election during a session of [[Federal Congress|Congress]]:
“My compliments to Felicia Winters, who fought a strong campaign. I look forward to taking on the role of shadow president next year, and ensuring that her government’s proposals are thoroughly scrutinised from day one.”
Former presidents [[Antonia Madison]] and [[Jasmina Halsey]] – whom Winters temporarily replaced after the [[Starship One]] disaster – offered their congratulations. [[Alliance Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] [[Edmund Mahon]] of the [[Alliance]], First Minister [[Octavia Volkov]] of the [[Marlinist Colonies]], and CEO [[Li Yong-Rui]] of [[Sirius Corporation]] sent similar messages to the Winters campaign.
No formal acknowledgement was received from the Empire. However, Princess [[Aisling Duval]] joined Professor [[Alba Tesreau]] and other members of Aegis leadership to state: “We trust that President Winters will remain committed to our unified approach, ensuring the development of technology needed to secure victory in the ongoing [[Second Thargoid War|Thargoid war]].”
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