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The '''Marlinist Consulate''' is the diplomatic body of the [[Marlinist Colonies]]. | The '''Marlinist Consulate''' is the diplomatic body of the [[Marlinist Colonies]]. Its consuls represent the Marlinist Colonies in foreign systems, including the [[Federation]], [[Empire]], and [[Alliance]]. | ||
Established on July 13, 3307, the Marlinist Consulate is led by a prime consul, who is chosen in an election by Marlinist citizens. The prime consul serves as the main official representative to the superpowers, oversees the Consulate's other consuls, and has broad authority to create foreign embassies and make important diplomatic decisions. The current prime consul is [[Kayode Tau]] of the Free Marlinist Movement, who was elected on July 22, 3307.<ref name="Marlinist Division">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60ed9d529a256230297051ea GalNet: Marlinist Colonies Face Political Division]</ref><ref name="Free Candidate">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60f947d755589512082d57ac GalNet: Free Marlinist Candidate Wins Election]</ref> | Established on July 13, 3307, the Marlinist Consulate is led by a prime consul, who is chosen in an election by Marlinist citizens. The prime consul serves as the main official representative to the superpowers, oversees the Consulate's other consuls, and has broad authority to create foreign embassies and make important diplomatic decisions. The current prime consul is [[Kayode Tau]] of the Free Marlinist Movement, who was elected on July 22, 3307.<ref name="Marlinist Division">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60ed9d529a256230297051ea GalNet: Marlinist Colonies Face Political Division]</ref><ref name="Free Candidate">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/60f947d755589512082d57ac GalNet: Free Marlinist Candidate Wins Election]</ref> | ||
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== Timeline == | == Timeline == | ||
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02 AUG 3307 | |||
*The [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA's]] attacks against the [[Marlinist Colonies]] have caused mass casualties, disruption and political chaos. More than 35,000 civilians were killed in the attacks, with twice as many suffering injuries and caustic burns. [[Safeguard Interstellar]] is providing vital supplies to survivors, and evacuations of Stillman Hub and Tilman Point stations are ongoing. First Minister [[Jenna Fairfax]] has been confirmed dead. Minister [[Amrita Ross]] has temporarily assumed leadership, but the Marlinist Parliament has been destabilised by heated accusations between its members. The Marlinist Constabulary has tightened security, and [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit|ACT]] is running urgent investigations. Captain [[Milo Castile]] told the media: "This was undoubtedly the work of [[Theta Seven|Theta Group]], the NMLA's weapons specialists. We have found evidence that local Neo-Marlinist supporters provided logistical support, and arrests are forthcoming. However, as always the terrorists covered their tracks remarkably well." [[Alliance]] and [[Federation]] leaders have sent messages of condolence and offers of medical aid. Prime Consul [[Kayode Tau]] is liaising with both superpowers to coordinate relief efforts. In the [[Empire]], from which the Marlinists fled as [[Marlinist refugee crisis|refugees]] in 3306, there are mixed reactions. Some wish to extend protection to former Imperial citizens, while others see it as poetic justice for their republican beliefs 'creating' the NMLA.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6107d0fc8139c43f2d790b0b GalNet: Marlinists in Crisis After Starport Bombings]</ref> | |||
29 JUL 3307 | 29 JUL 3307 | ||
*<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>The [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]] has bombed two [[starport]]s in the [[HIP 22550]] and Hyades Sector RO-P b6-6 systems in the [[Marlinist Colonies]]. Explosive devices were detonated at both Stillman Hub and Tilman Point stations. As is characteristic of weapons used by the NMLA, caustic enzyme payloads caused widespread corrosive damage. The combined death toll is in the tens of thousands, with many more injured. There are unconfirmed reports that First Minister [[Jenna Fairfax]] is among the fatalities. The following message was broadcast via NMLA propaganda channels: "Why are they bombing their own homes? Why would [[Theta Seven]] kill his own people? Because they are not our homes! Not my people! They are prisons, not colonies, where traitors to the cause beg for scraps from those who exiled them. True Marlinists will never stop fighting until the [[Republic of Achenar]] is restored." The attacks are believed to be in response to [[Verity Dexter]] failing to win a public vote to lead the Marlinist Consulate, where she would have represented the NMLA political wing. Prime Consul [[Kayode Tau]], the elected candidate, announced: "I call upon the galactic community to provide humanitarian aid to Stillman Hub in HIP 22550 and Tilman Point in Hyades Sector RO-P b6-6. We urgently require ships to evacuate the people trapped within these starports to safety."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6102cade77cb9444d073d41e GalNet: NMLA Attacks Marlinist Starports]</ref> | *<nowiki>*</nowiki>Pilots Federation ALERT*<br/>The [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA]] has bombed two [[starport]]s in the [[HIP 22550]] and Hyades Sector RO-P b6-6 systems in the [[Marlinist Colonies]]. Explosive devices were detonated at both Stillman Hub and Tilman Point stations. As is characteristic of weapons used by the NMLA, caustic enzyme payloads caused widespread corrosive damage. The combined death toll is in the tens of thousands, with many more injured. There are unconfirmed reports that First Minister [[Jenna Fairfax]] is among the fatalities. The following message was broadcast via NMLA propaganda channels: "Why are they bombing their own homes? Why would [[Theta Seven]] kill his own people? Because they are not our homes! Not my people! They are prisons, not colonies, where traitors to the cause beg for scraps from those who exiled them. True Marlinists will never stop fighting until the [[Republic of Achenar]] is restored." The attacks are believed to be in response to [[Verity Dexter]] failing to win a public vote to lead the Marlinist Consulate, where she would have represented the NMLA political wing. Prime Consul [[Kayode Tau]], the elected candidate, announced: "I call upon the galactic community to provide humanitarian aid to Stillman Hub in HIP 22550 and Tilman Point in Hyades Sector RO-P b6-6. We urgently require ships to evacuate the people trapped within these starports to safety."<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6102cade77cb9444d073d41e GalNet: NMLA Attacks Marlinist Starports]</ref> | ||