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'''Kayode Tau''' is the Prime Consul of the [[Marlinist Consulate]] and a member of the Free Marlinist Movement, a faction within the [[Marlinist Colonies]] that opposes [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|Neo-Marlinism]].
'''Kayode Tau''' is the Prime Consul of the [[Marlinist Consulate]] and a member of the Free Marlinist Movement, a faction within the [[Marlinist Colonies]] that opposes [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|Neo-Marlinism]].


Tau was elected to the post of prime consul, the Marlinist Colonies' highest diplomatic office, on July 22, 3307, defeating [[Verity Dexter]] of the Marlinism Reformation Party, who was the NMLA's preferred candidate. Only days later on July 29, one of Prime Consul Tau's first official acts was to issue a plea to the galactic community for humanitarian aid after the NMLA bombed two Marlinist starports in retaliation for Dexter's rejection by voters. He coordinated relief efforts with the [[Alliance]] and [[Federation]].
Tau was elected to the post of prime consul, the Marlinist Colonies' highest diplomatic office, on July 22, 3307, defeating [[Verity Dexter]] of the Marlinism Reformation Party, who was the NMLA's preferred candidate. Only days later on July 29, one of Prime Consul Tau's first official acts was to issue a plea to the galactic community for humanitarian aid after the NMLA bombed two Marlinist starports in retaliation for Dexter's rejection by voters. He coordinated relief efforts with the [[Alliance]] and [[Federation]]. When the Exiled Marlinist Assembly of Baltah'Sine forcibly subjugated the Marlinism Reformation Party and arrested its surviving leadership on August 19, decapitating the NMLA's political wing, Tau informed the superpowers that his people were resolved to assist them in defeating the NMLA.
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== Timeline ==
== Timeline ==
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19 AUG 3307
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>The conflict in the Hyades Sector RO-P b6-2 system has been won by the Exiled Marlinist Assembly of Baltah'Sine. Support from independent pilots played a key role in defeating the Marlinism Reformation Party. The faction's entire leadership has been arrested, with their replacements vowing to reshape it along politically moderate lines. Minister [[Octavia Volkov]] made a declaration of victory to the Marlinist Parliament: "The Neo-Marlinists have been crushed and [[Aaron Whyte]] is dead – a casualty of the war his terrorist paymasters began. I deeply regret that our society has suffered this, but have no regrets at destroying the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA's]] political wing once and for all." Prime Consul Kayode Tau sent assurances to the [[Alliance]], [[Empire]] and [[Federation]] that they should view this as "confirmation that the [[Marlinist Colonies]] are your steadfast allies in the fight against the NMLA". [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit|ACT]] has drafted in extra resources to investigate the Marlinism Reformation Party's ties to [[Theta Seven|Theta Group]], the terrorist bomb-makers responsible for last month's devastating starport attacks. With First Minister [[Jenna Fairfax]] confirmed as among the fatalities, Acting First Minister [[Amrita Ross]] has organised a snap election to democratically appoint a new leader for the Marlinist Colonies.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/611e56b48068c158041d773c GalNet: Anti-NMLA Forces Win Marlinist Civil War]</ref>
09 AUG 3307
09 AUG 3307
*The bombing of two [[Marlinist Colonies|Marlinist]] starports by the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]] has caused political rifts and public protests across the colony systems. Local newsfeed The [[Marlin Standard]] reported on current events: "Our entire society is still reeling in shock after last week's attacks against Stillman Hub and Tilman Point stations. There has been mass panic in fear of further terrorist strikes, with unprecedented scenes of violence against known Neo-Marlinist supporters. Without the respected leadership of First Minister [[Jenna Fairfax]], angry exchanges and recriminations have divided the Marlinist Parliament. Minister [[Aaron Whyte]] claimed that 'we invited this tragedy upon ourselves' by not voting for a Neo-Marlinist prime consul. In response, Minister [[Octavia Volkov]] called for Whyte's arrest as 'an accessory to mass murder'. Some community leaders expressed sorrow at a lost opportunity to establish a Marlinist presence in the [[Imperial Senate]]. This is certainly the view of Acting First Minister [[Amrita Ross]], who believes in rejoining the [[Empire]]. All of which has led to a baptism of fire for Prime Consul Kayode Tau, whose focus has been on arranging medical aid from the [[Alliance]] and [[Federation]]. It may be that the [[Marlinist Consulate]] will soon be called upon to mediate between its own people."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/611118de443b5e7e717e2882 GalNet: Tensions Inflamed in Marlinist Colonies]</ref>
*The bombing of two [[Marlinist Colonies|Marlinist]] starports by the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]] has caused political rifts and public protests across the colony systems. Local newsfeed The [[Marlin Standard]] reported on current events: "Our entire society is still reeling in shock after last week's attacks against Stillman Hub and Tilman Point stations. There has been mass panic in fear of further terrorist strikes, with unprecedented scenes of violence against known Neo-Marlinist supporters. Without the respected leadership of First Minister [[Jenna Fairfax]], angry exchanges and recriminations have divided the Marlinist Parliament. Minister [[Aaron Whyte]] claimed that 'we invited this tragedy upon ourselves' by not voting for a Neo-Marlinist prime consul. In response, Minister [[Octavia Volkov]] called for Whyte's arrest as 'an accessory to mass murder'. Some community leaders expressed sorrow at a lost opportunity to establish a Marlinist presence in the [[Imperial Senate]]. This is certainly the view of Acting First Minister [[Amrita Ross]], who believes in rejoining the [[Empire]]. All of which has led to a baptism of fire for Prime Consul Kayode Tau, whose focus has been on arranging medical aid from the [[Alliance]] and [[Federation]]. It may be that the [[Marlinist Consulate]] will soon be called upon to mediate between its own people."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/611118de443b5e7e717e2882 GalNet: Tensions Inflamed in Marlinist Colonies]</ref>