House Salus returns Saelishi to the native faction of Saelishi Saxons
04 Nov 2022Salus News Network
The Arch-Duchess has decreed that the system of Saelishi is to be returned to the native faction of Saelishi Saxons. While the system is currently still in Salus’ control, the House as well as its fleet Salus Invicta will not hinder the Saxons from reclaiming their ancestral homeland.After growing discontent from the Saxons, an independent confederacy, their spokesperson CMDR iiMStevo approached the Reaver Fleet Mercantile to request aid to reclaim their ancestral home system. The Reaver Fleet notified CMDR Hekateh through diplomatic channels, after which Saelishi Saxons and the Salus Imperial Society began negotiations. After the negotiations concluded CMDR Hekateh was quoted saying:
“Calling them negotiations might be a bit of a stretch. The Arch-Duchess’ orders were clear: Imperial honour dictates that we return the ancestral lands of the Saxons to their rightful owners. We however made it clear that other colonies of House Salus, such as HIP 6761, shall remain unharmed in the upcoming struggle for Saelishi.”
Imperial Governor Danial Shields has begun preparing for the transfer of power within Saelishi:
“When we gained control of the system several months ago, we found many of its institutions and public services to be severely lacking. House Salus has spent significant man-hours and credits towards improving public health care, strengthening safety regulations and worker’s rights, as well as increasing the fund for paying out bounties for defeated pirates. We leave all of this in the hands of the Saxons, and I hope the system continues to strife and prosper under their leadership.”
The Arch-Duchess Magdalena von Salus also released a statement on the matter in a public address to the citizens of Saelishi:
“The noble House of Salus wishes prosperity and peace upon the Saelishi Saxons.
Decades ago the Saxons faced the worst the Empire had to offer: a violent invasion, and an oppressive dictatorial regime that sought to remain in power by any means necessary.
House Salus is different. We hold ourselves to our imperial honour, and firmly believe that the Saxons have the right to govern their native home system as they see fit. We hope we will be able to convince them that the Empire does not just consist of warmongers and oppressive slavers. That the Empire is also a force of good, prosperity and security among the stars.
Perhaps once their rule has been steadied, we can meet again at the negotiation table. House Salus is looking forward to establishing mutually beneficial trade treaties, and security arrangements with its new neighbours.”