House Salus takes over stewardship of Saelishi
29 Dec 2022Salus News Network
A political split within the Saelishi Saxons caused unrest in the system. For now the Salus Imperial Society will steward the system of Saelishi, until the Saxons settle their political differences.This is a follow up on the story on how House Salus returned Saelishi to the Saxons.
On the 24th of December of 3308 the president of the Saelishi Saxons, CMDR Stevo, informed House Salus of a political divide within the Saelishi Saxons:
“Some of our respected members are growing too old to fight in the battles of the shifting political landscape and are growing accustomed to the new Empire rule.
These exiled members have been stricken from the confederacy which has left us in a weakened state.
For the sake of the people of Saelishi, the remaining members at this time believe it is in our best interests not to reclaim independence in the system and rely on your control, leadership and support through these turbulent times.”
House Salus, and its governing body the Salus Imperial Society, accept the stewardship of Saelishi until the Saxons reform their government. Many of those Saxons that split from their faction are employed either in the Imperial Society, or within the many like-minded Imperial factions in and around Saelishi.
The Arch-Duchess Magdalena von Salus herself made the following statement on the matter:
“While it saddens me to see political divide in such an esteemed governmental body as the Saxons, it also underlines that we have been doing things right by our people. House Salus prides itself on ruling in a fair and just manner, no matter whether you are Imperial or Independent. It honours us greatly that many of the Saxons came out to support us.”
Danial Shields, reigning governor of the Imperial Society could not agree more:
“When we received the order to return Saelishi to the Saxons, we started to integrate them into all levels of the government: from the security forces patrolling the stations, to the governmental councils overseeing finance, security and healthcare. And we will continue to share these responsibilities with them. Governing together ensures that their voices are heard, and that they have an active stake at shaping their ancestral lands to their wishes and customs.”