The Cost of Liberty
16 Mar 2021Chase Quinnell
March 16th, 3307Carrier Serenity, Bilongo
I knew this would happen, but I didn't expect it would come so soon. The newly established Federal Constitutionalists faction has already met armed resistance from a local non-Federation corporation. It was hoped we could absorb this corporation peacefully but they refused to cede territory or influence. As a result, we're already fighting an armed conflict with the corporate overlords in the Bilongo Network. Limited Federation assets have been allocated to our faction to assist with the war efforts. Understandably, they could not provide much due to the ongoing rescue operations in the core worlds. Thankfully, we've been able to heavily supplement the military forces with commanders from our squadron.
The war has been going well so far; the last two days have seen consistent victories near Porges Landing. One of our commanders ordered their fleet carrier Serenity into the system to provide logistical support. We've also gained some additional assistance from a 3rd party freelance commander aligned with the Federation. We're hoping his extensive experience with political warfare proves useful.
The Constitutionalist Congress has already elected a leader. Aide Hobert McCormick was chosen as our first head of government. I have had the pleasure of meeting him during his inauguration at a convention hall in Finney Dock. He told me he's very grateful for our naval allegiance and for getting this movement off the ground. Admittedly, I am a bit concerned about a powerful faction nearby that is backed by a very large squadron of fellow commanders. If needs arise, Aide McCormick has assured me he will endeavor to keep interactions with fellow Federation-aligned democracies diplomatic. We believe firmly in democratic rule, not force. People should be given the right to choose a faction by a fair election; not by tradition or default.
In other news, I must say that President Hudson could be handling this ongoing crisis better. He started off great with his aggressively anti-NMLA stance and the respectful momerium for the deceased, but to immediately point fingers at the Liberal Party and Winters? I get it, I kinda even agree. Strong border security is important and the Liberal party has frequently been far too lax on the matter. However, maybe it's a little too soon to start playing the political blame-games. Right now, we should remain unified against an obvious threat to the Federation.
With that, I think it's time to get back into the fight.