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Arden/Vilis (0201-C5549CB-8) Date: 004-1110
A short and bloodless coup on Arden has replaced the local pro-Zhodani
government with a pro-Imperial coalition representing commercial
interests both on and off-world. Unofficial sources indicate that the
coup was because of the war's detrimental effects on trade in the
region.
No further information is available at this time.
Rhylanor/Rhylanor (0306-A434934-F) Date: 010-1110
Admiral Lord Santanocheev, former commander of Imperial forces during
the current hostilities, is reported by unofficial sources to have
requested a formal board of inquiry into the reasons for his recent
relief.
The details of the Admiral's relief from command remain unknown, as
does the exact whereabouts of the Admiral himself.
Rhylanor/Rhylanor (0306-A434934-F) Date: 023-1110
After months of speculation by informed sources, the Admiralty
revealed that a major operation to relieve Jewell has been undertaken
by combined Imperial and Colonial forces.
No further data is available.
Rhylanor/Rhylanor (0306-A434934-F) Date: 039-1110
The public relations office of the Imperial Navy refused to deny or to
confirm rumors of Zhodani atrocities against the citizens of Ruby and
Emerald during the recent occupation of those worlds.
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Quar/Chronor (0808-B532720-B) Date: 099-1110
In a joint press release, the Zhodani Consulate and the Imperial
Admiralty announced that an armistice is in effect as of 120-1110
Imperial reckoning. All hostilities are to cease, and all belligerents
are to remain in their positions as of the above date.
The press release went on to announce that negotiations for the
cessation of hostilities have begun on Quar. Imperial officials
declined to comment further on the announcement.
Rhylanor/Rhylanor (0306-A434934-F) Date: 143-1110
Despite a few minor incidents, the armistice between Zhodani and
Imperial forces is holding, and negotiations are proceeding. All
reporters have been excluded from the negotiations, at the request of
the chief Zhodani negotiator.
No further information is available.
Rhylanor/Rhylanor (0306-A434934-F) Date: 146-1110
Admiral Lord Santanocheev, who has been out of sight since for several
months after his relief from command, made a brief appearance today at
an Admiralty news conference to announce that regardless of the
outcome of the inquiry into his conduct of the war he intends to
retire at the end of the year.
The Admiral declined to answer questions at the end of his short
announcement, which was quite unexpected. This is the Admiral's first
public appearance since his relief from command.
Rhylanor/Rhylanor (0306-A434934-F) Date: 160-1110
Rumors persist of Zhodani atrocities against citizens of Ruby and
Emerald during the recent occupation of those worlds. No first hand
accounts of the occupation have been made available, as access to
these worlds (indeed, to all worlds occupied during the recent
hostilities) is restricted.
Dentus/Regina (0601-C979500-A) Date: 166-1110
A small force of Vargr raiders today struck an outlying outpost in
this system, killing three and wounding another seven. It is believed
that the raiders are the remnants of a former military unit, now
renegades, since the primary purpose of the raid seemed to be to
acquire supplies and spare parts for starships.
A spokesman for the Admiralty stated that such raids are to be
expected since a number of Vargr units refused to surrender, and
evidently intend to continue hostilities. Forces from Vice-Admiral
Elphinstone's command have been detached to run down and destroy the
renegades.
Quar/Chronor (0808-B532720-B) Date: 360-1110
In separate announcements issued today, the Imperium and the Zhodani
Consulate announced the cessation of hostilities between all
belligerents, to begin on 001-1111. Borders will be returned to the
status quo ante bellum, and all military forces have begun their
withdrawal from opposing territories.
Despite the fact that neither side achieved territorial gains, both
the Imperium and the Zhodani Consulate are claiming victory in their
announcements. The Fifth Frontier War is over.
Dentus/Regina (0601-C979500-A) Date: 362-1110
A spokesman for the naval forces under command of Vice-Admiral
Elphinstone stated today that a number of Vargr renegades are still at
large in the Spinward Marches, despite the best efforts of the Navy to
hunt down and destroy them. These renegades are remnants of military
units which did refused to surrender upon the withdrawal of the Vargr
from the war.
A spokesman reports that 90% of the Vargr forces have been dealt with,
but admits that a small core remains to threaten shipping in the
region.
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