GALNET NEWS: RYDERS OF THE VOID MINISTER OF DEFENSE ADDRESSES GALACTIC CONGRESS
14 Dec 2017PROMETHEUS VR-42
Breaking news from GalNet as the Minister of Defence for the Ryders of the Void takes the podium. Interestingly, the Minister is not in his usual trappings of office, but dressed in his full black battle dress uniform."Esteemed Colleagues of the Galactic Community,
Thank you for granting me the opportunity to address you all today. As you know, conflict continues within the 2nd Southern Galactic Quadrant between the Ryders of the Void and Sanctis. Unfortunately, I am here to convey to you today that Sanctis has decided to elevate their atrocities within the region. What follows is a detailing of the history of this conflict.
On November 24th, 3303, Ryder Vice-Commander Dunedain Knight attempted to establish communications with Sanctis as Ryder expansion into their system is an eventuality. Ryder forces entered Karka to assist Sanctis in their fight for Chandler Ring - giving Sanctis control over Karka.
On November 29th, unknown parties attacked the Ryder system of Paroja.
On November 30th, a diplomatic response came from Sanctis seeking 'a method or agreement to implement a peace treaty between us.'
It was discovered on November 30th that members of Sanctis held large bounties within Paroja. At the same time, Paroja went into Civil Unrest. Clearly, Sanctis was actively undermining Ryder authority in Paroja while feigning diplomacy. What began is a desire for peaceful negotiations to establish an embassy in Karka was now an open conflict.
On December 1st, Ryder Supreme Commander TooBones sent one last diplomatic communique to Sanctis to avoid open war. On December 2nd, Sanctis declared, 'we will destroy all your ships on sight.' Ryder Influence in other systems immediately began to drop.
On December 2nd, 3303, Ryder forces entered Karka to destabilize them. On December 4th, Sanctis was in Civil Unrest.
Since that time, Sanctis has continued to invade Ryder territories in order to destabilize the region. The Ryders of the Void have responded by putting Sanctis into lockdown.
Now, today, December 13th, 3303, Sanctis has UA-bombed Braun Orbital in Tengye. This escalation cannot go unanswered. Accordingly, the Ryders of the Void are declaring open war on Sanctis in order to drive them back to Stith Enterprise. It is only in this way that the Galactic Community can be safe from Tyranny.
Those who wish to join the Ryders are welcome. Those who wish to side with Sanctis now know the extent of their treachery.
I thank the Chair for this opportunity to speak."