UUNN Newswire
(Hypsos, Hyperial) Hyperial Chief Justice, Graham Talut, announced today that the High Court will be reviewing the recent actions of The Directorate which handed down murder indictments and removed Station Governor Nelson.
So far, Nelson has proclaimed innocence and has refused to relinquish his position.
By Thane Carios
(UUNN HQ) In this brief interview via secure subspace channels, the Hyperial Station Governor has denied any involvement in the demise of former Directorate member and Mayor of Barnard candidate Berl Rismore.
Carios: It’s been an eventful few days …
Nelson: It has.
Carios: What is your response to the Directorate’s allegations?
Nelson: Well, it’s kind of shocking . . . out of the blue. I did hear about the emergency session of The Directorate. They kept things very tight and I was not able to gather any information regarding what was going on. Then … this. Of course I had nothing to do with Rismore’s murder. Frankly I’m just not a very political animal. I took this job back in 111 because Graham (Talut) was moving up and the Presdent asked me to take over here. They seemed to be OK with the job I’ve been doing sinc they re-appointed me seven months ago.
Carios: So what happens now?
Nelson: Well until I figure out what is going on … it’s business as usual. I just initiated an important mission to build a new production facility and I intend to see that through. Meanwhile, HSS controls this sector so they can yammer all they want dirtside. I’m going to find out how this started, what alleged “evidence” they used and who is supporting me. Then we’ll see. I don’t even know whether the Hyperial Charter allows them to do this.
Carios: Isn’t that political suicide?
Nelson: As I said, I’m not political.
Carios: Have you had any direct contact with any members off The Directorate . . . or the President or Chief Justice?
Nelson: Probably best not to discuss that.
Carios: Thanks for your time and candor.
UUNN will, of course, continue to follow this developing story.
UUNN Newswire
(UUNN HQ) The Hyperial Directorate has released the following statement:
An emergency session of The Directorate was convened this week after information was received regarding the 118 murder of Directorate Member and Mayor of Barnard candidate Berl Rismore. This information provides strong evidence that H.A. Nelson, our current Station Governor and Commandant of the HSS, was a deeply involved in the murder as well as the subsequent cover-up.
Therefore, this body, after careful deliberation, has decided to hand down an indictments of H.A. Nelson and HSS Asst Commandant Lerril Bade for the murder of Berl Rismore. Nelson has been notified that he has been relieved of his duties and has been commanded to turn himself in for official processing.
The Hyperial statement confirms the earlier information received regarding Nelson’s ouster, but opens up many new questions regarding Nelson’s alleged role in the murder and the nature of the evidence driving such a major decision.
UUNN Newswire
(UUNN HQ) According to dirtside sources, Hyperial’s Directorate convened a special session earlier this week that lasted three days. After multiple, deeply-divided votes the session has reportedly resulted in
the removal H.A. Nelson as Governor of Hyperial Station and head of Hyperial Station Security (HSS).
Nelson was just re-elected for his fourth term by The Directorate about seven months ago. It is unclear why Nelson was removed and who was instrumental in organizing the special session to call a vote.
So far, Hyperial has not responded to requests for a statement.
by Thane Carios
(Great Pillars Station) The palace of Empress Iulia Atreus is on lockdown today after a dispute that ended with a brief battle in Great Pillars sector that resulted in the destruction of two ships — one an Imperial Guard Phoenix and the other the ship of Consul Caelina Arsann. It is unknown whether the Consul was
actually flying that ship.
A source who was at the palace today said there was some kind of meeting that ended up with an unknown delegate leaving very abruptly.
The Empress was allegedly restrained by her advisors as she burst from the meeting chamber screaming:
“They threatened me! They … threatened … ME!!! I’m going to get them. I’m going to BURN IT ALL down! First that picture shit on the dark nets. Now this . . .
Caeli! Where’s Caeli?
One witness said the fleeing ship was “Weird. White with numbers.” They indicated the ship was being chased at high-speed by two Phoenix-class fighters, but then it turned and began firing.
There has been no response to inquiries from Martius.
UUNN Newswire
* * * BREAKING NEWS * * *
(UUNN HQ) – Two Imperial Guard Phoenix fighters were involved in an engagement in Great Pillars sector today at approximately 13:24 UTC. Both were shot down.
According to station radar logs, the Imperial ships chased a third ship with pirate tags, which was not broadcasting any transponder signal. The unknown ship, then turned on the chasers and was able to quickly destroy both.
More details will be provided when available.
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