CMDR Yumasai's Captain's Log #25: The Galactic Summit
25 Feb 2021Yumasai
February 25th, Year 3307Location: Tetone | Sunyaev Hub
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Here we are, awaiting the big show. Today is the day that the Galactic Summit is going to take place. With delegations from the Marlinist Colonies, the Empire, the Federation, the Alliance and numerous independent governments, one can only speculate what shall be discussed, or, what might happen.
Personally, I am inclined to believe that this is nothing but a futile attempt to halt the rising tensions between the Empire and the Federation. The Empire has reunited itself in december 3306 when the Emperor settled the long standing affair regarding Imperator Hadrian Augustus Duval in exchange for military assistance of the Imperator to combat the Marlinist threat, and let's not forget, the Empire still wants justice for the death of Prince Harold on the hands of (extremist) Marlinists. Meanwhile, the Federation has cracked, with President Zachery Hudson not yet free from the idea of involvement in the plot to assassinate former President Halsey, whilst at the same time, Shadow President Winters has been a public champion for the Marlinist refugees. With Zachery having to uphold his political stature, and Felicia not likely to drop her support for the Marlinists, it will remain to be seen how they can ever find common ground.
Last but not least, the Alliance is now at risk of entering a state of civil chaos, since a good portion of it's population is rejecting the move by Prime Minister Mahon to extend his term by 3 months, since the planned election would have taken place on the same date as today's Galactic Summit. It is widely known that the Alliance is made up of numerous independent systems, and the chances are high that some might seek their chances on their own, or return back to the Federation / Empire, in discontent of how a core principle of the Alliance is this stretched by the Prime Minister.
Hmm, I guess, I shall watch the summit unfold just like everyone else, albeit with a glass of whiskey in my hand in the event I need to wash down some unpleasant news.
Signing off,
Commander Yumasai
Praetor of the Nova Navy; Nova Imperium's Naval Arm