GalNet: Federal Embassy Expelled From Draguan Nu
11 Jan 2021Rho Tefnutet
Diplomatic relations between Draguan Nu and official representation of Federation has came to an end in very cold atmosphere. In order to avoid further deterioration, NR-Sec was ordered to release embassy staff, although with all members appointed exiled status: meaning they will be arrested and persecuted as criminals should they be found inside New Republican space. The official Federal diplomacy shall be replaced with representatives from local Federation-affiliated Evangeline's Elite Expeditionary Force due to undying cooperation and mutual support.Tensions between Federation and New Republic entities grew ever since execution of NMLA terrorists, with Federal embassy marking a concern about its liability - even if proper investigation has been done with Tangaroa Government-in-Exile's help. The boiling point has been reached in the recent weeks as New Republic started to nationalize any Core Dynamics' selling points on Reighter Dock and replacing the dealers with the government appointed figures. The investigation and arrests almost reached critical point with uncertain fate of the Federal embassy's staff until now.
One of the reasons why New Republic decided to expel entirety of official Federal representation is the upcoming Utopian meeting between three superpowers, which more or less should reset the recent tensions between them too. However, General Snider refused to allow Core Dynamics' dealers to reopen their businesses, reducing their role to mere manufacturer and exporter within markets of Draguan Nu and Haritanis. The fugitive status Jupiter Rochester has not changed, with New Republic openly stating that actions of the multibillionaire are still a major economical misconduct if not outright fraud.
New Republic also issued an open letter to the former Lakon Spaceways directors with proposition to take over Lakon Spaceways assets in Draguan Nu, as "hostile takeover from Core Dynamics has been prevented". In the same letter New Republic also ask Sirius Corporation to open a formal protest in regard to Core-Lakon merge, since Li Yong-Rui's organization should have enough funds to take over Lakon Spaceways, since independent contractor is better than superpower-bound mother company which "may and will create conflict of interest, as well as harm Alliance's security", according to General Snider. According to many commentators, it is a very surprising move, as Li Yong-Rui's presence in Draguan Nu has always been a "necessary evil" in eyes of New Republican administration.
Former Core Dynamics' representatives and Federal Agents operating in Draguan Nu has not been released due to upcoming trials. It is rumored that investigation is part of joint operation with Interpol and Independent Commission for Market Equality.