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== Timeline ==
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10 SEP 3307
*A day of mourning has been declared across the [[Empire]] to mark the first anniversary of the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA's]] Imperial [[starport]] bombings. On Thursday the 10th of September 3306, Imperial stations in the [[Cemiess]], Gabjaujis, LHS 4031 and Rabh systems were attacked without warning. Over sixty thousand people were killed and twice as many wounded by powerful explosives that delivered a caustic enzyme payload. The Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army is an extremist paramilitary group that is dedicated to reforming [[Marlin Duval]]'s original republican government. Prior to these bombings, it had only performed minor strikes with low casualties. The NMLA's terror campaign grew to encompass all three superpowers with the [[Nine Martyrs]] attacks in March 3307. It also led to supporters of Marlinism fleeing from the Empire as [[Marlinist refugee crisis|refugees]], eventually resettling in the [[Marlinist Colonies]]. Princess [[Aisling Duval]] paid respects to the victims during a memorial ceremony at her palace on [[Emerald]]. She also spoke of her father Prince [[Harold Duval]], who was assassinated by the NMLA shortly after the bombings. Messages of condolence have been sent by President [[Zachary Hudson]], Prime Minister [[Edmund Mahon]], Imperator [[Hadrian Augustus Duval]] and First Minister Octavia Volkov. All vowed to continue contributing resources to [[Affiliated Counter-Terrorism unit|ACT]], which recently shut down many terrorist cells. Coupled with the loss of its political wing, the NMLA threat may finally be diminishing.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/613b480ef1252a02e77f6ef3 GalNet: Empire Marks Anniversary of NMLA Attacks]</ref>
27 AUG 3307
*The [[Marlinist Colonies]] are recovering from a period of political infighting and inter-faction conflict. Octavia Volkov has been voted in as the new first minister following a snap election. Her decisive action against [[Aaron Whyte]]'s Neo-Marlinist movement, which led to the elimination of the [[Neo-Marlinist Liberation Army|NMLA's]] political wing, drew huge support from voters. In a parliamentary address, First Minister Volkov said: "We must focus on building an [[independent]] society rather than changing the [[Empire]]. In time we will evolve into the fully-fledged Marlinist Republic we have fought so hard for, and perhaps inspire our Imperial cousins to walk the path to democracy." Marlinist factions now control all eight of their original colony systems, some of which had temporarily fallen under external governance. They have also expanded into a handful of new systems. Prime Consul [[Kayode Tau]], the chief ambassador of the Marlinists, has established formal channels with the [[Alliance Office of Diplomatic Relations]] and the [[Federal Diplomatic Corps]]. The Empire recognises the [[Marlinist Consulate]], but maintains a distant relationship with what many consider to be subversive ex-Imperials. The ceremonial funeral of First Minister [[Jenna Fairfax]] has taken place. Speakers drew attention to her achievements and leadership qualities. In a gesture that many viewed as an olive branch from the Empire, Princess [[Aisling Duval]] attended virtually and spoke of her meeting with Fairfax during the [[Galactic Summit]].<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6128d297a78cbb379110b197 GalNet: Marlinists Regroup in Civil War Aftermath]</ref>
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