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  1. MARS — Protesters gathered at the Utopia Planitia shipyards to voice displeasure at the relaunching of two starships, citing unnecessary expansion. A group calling themselves Citizens Against Expansion gathered at the gates of the Utopia Planitia shipyards on the eve of the launchings to protest the militarization of the Federation and their expansion into areas not aligned with the Federation. A spokesman for the group decried the launches as a power grab. “These ships are proof that the Federation is not interested in exploration, but expansion,” the spokesman, who wished to remain anonymous, remarked. “Why else would they be assigning warships instead of research vessels? This blatant grab for territory can only incite needless violence.” Starfleet Public Affairs Officer Commander A.J. Claravolo pushed back against the group’s claims. “Starfleet and the Federation have always committed themselves to the peaceful exploration of space,” said Claravolo. “Any ships that launch, including these two, will continue that commitment.” The two ships will launch in a few days to begin their assignments. The post Starfleet relaunches two ships amid protests appeared first on Federation News Service. View the full article
  2. CARDASSIA IV — Thousands of Bajoran construction workers, employed by companies assisting with the rebuilding of the Cardassian Union, have officially begun to strike, protesting the Federation’s decision to not try suspected war criminal Breloc Tejar on Bajor. “They think that we’ll complain once or twice and get over it,” said Bajoran Union representative Saun Neprem. “This isn’t a minor inconvenience. It’s a disgrace, and we won’t stand for it.” The Bajorans currently assisting Cardassia are part of an exploratory exchange program, designed to continue the healing process between the two peoples that got its tumultuous start approximately ten years after the Occupation came to its bloody close. The Federation’s assistance, along with intensive participation and support from Bajor, has been a deciding factor in Cardassia’s rapid rebuilding process. However, in the face of this incident, one that many Bajorans are taking as a personal affront, this progress may be endangered. Tejar was arrested last year, entering Federation space without license or destination. His trial continues on Andoria, where he is charged with various criminal acts from his time as an Overseer in the Cardassian military, many of them egregious and widespread crimes against sentience. As the leader of the Dakhur Province Labor Camp, his influence was instrumental in maintaining the catastrophic conditions during the Occupation. Bountiful testimony points to his significant involvement in several hundred thousand Bajoran casualties. Despite the insistence of the Bajoran people that, as the aggrieved party and as members in good standing of the United Federation of Planets, the solemn duty of hosting the proceedings should be theirs, the Federation Council disagreed, citing concerns for the accused’s safety. Instead, they elected to call upon Andoria’s services and drafted a multi-species jury to render judgement. Planetary polls show overall Bajoran satisfaction with Federation leadership is at a three-year low, and many who responded cited the Tejar situation as a notable factor. Molor Oyat, the Chief Administrator of the Foreign Exchange Reconstruction Effort, insisted that the strides made between the two peoples in recent years must not be wasted or dissuaded in an impassioned speech this Tuesday. “What we have done cannot be undone, unless we permit it,” said Oyat to a mostly Cardassian audience. “Unless we allow our bonds of friendship, forged in strife and truth and hard-won victories, to fall away.” Still, Saun Neprem is insistent. “Beautiful words contorted to favor the wretched,” she stated, when asked to describe her feelings on Oyat’s speech. It is unclear how the work program will be affected in the long term. The post Bajoran workers down tools in protest over Tejar case appeared first on Federation News Service. View the full article This article was written by Lt. Cmdr. Randal Shayne of the USS Eagle. Write your own story and submit it to the FNS or join the team!
  3. BENZAR — Increasing evidence suggests what appeared to be randomised attacks of Federation and Starfleet locations and vessels since the anniversary date of the attack on Ohmallera (stardate 238802.22) have been part of a networked effort to destabilise the peace. The seventh anniversary of the attack on Ohmallera by a hijacked Starfleet vessel bypassed the Federation News Service without much coverage; however, the events of that fateful day, of the 1.2 million souls lost, have endured for many. The tragedy sparked a backlash against Starfleet and the Federation government, leading to the formation of the Maquis Reborn, a terrorist organization who views itself as a militia and a resurrection of the original Maquis resistance. Their leader Nikael Kalre, who lost his wife and two children in Ohmallera, made his first strike against Starfleet in 2391, taking control of Deep Space 10. Though the group have not been able to launch another attack of that scale since, observers warn that a recent string of attacks could be part of a new campaign. On stardate 239504.08, an Andorian freight transport found itself under attack by an unknown vessel. Sensor data has not been made available to the FNS but there are indications that this information has been passed on to Starfleet Command. Managing to hold their own against the attacker, the vessel was still able to disable sections of the Andorian ship’s shield, and transported sections of cargo from the hold, allegedly weapons. “This unprecedented attack on a freight transport ship is an uncommon occurrence,” said Tenob Ch’eqolras, merchant fleet Captain of the Challorn. “As such, our merchant fleet has been placed on high alert for further conflict in the near future. We are fully cooperating with Starfleet regarding this matter.” A Tellarite civilian transport vessel was left adrift on stardate 239506.28, again suffering under the actions of an unknown vessel. It has been established that no communication was offered from the vessel before it opened fire. The engines were disabled quickly, a sensor performed, before the offending vessel vacated the area with no further action. “It was a small ship, about the size of a Defiant-class starship,” Tellarite Captain Grarsh Clolunsh said in his initial report. “It came out of nowhere, we could barely find it on the scanner before it started taking potshots at the shield to see where we were weakest. We didn’t have what it wanted and it disappeared just as quickly.” Stardate 239508.22 saw the destruction of the Bajoran Freighter Kastor during a cargo transport between Betazed and Deep Space 9. The crew were not recovered. Bajoran authorities have issued a request for any and all information regarding the attack to be reported as soon as possible, but two months later the investigation has turned stagnant. More recently on stardate 239510.08, the USS Degault, a Galaxy class starship and sister ship to the USS Constitution which had been used in the attack on Ohmallera, suffered extensive damage during a resupply stop at Benzar when cargo beamed aboard suddenly detonated upon materialization in its cargo bays. Starfleet is investigating the circumstances. “We are looking at all possibilities, including accidental and malicious,” said Deputy Director T’Pres of the Starfleet Investigative Services. “Until we have something more definitive, we are not asserting any connections to other previous incidents.” While speculation suggests that randomised attacks on civilian and Starfleet vessels are to be expected during the recent events taking place in our galaxy, there is an undercurrent of unspoken fear rising from the increase in activity from both the Maquis Reborn faction and the Orion Syndicate, with some suggesting they may be acting in unison, though there are few willing to surmise to what end. The post Suspicions of increasing terrorist activity linked to Maquis Reborn and Orion Syndicate appeared first on Federation News Service. View the full article This article was written Lt. Jocelyn Marshall of the USS Gorkon. Write your own stories by submitting them to the FNS through our website or joining the FNS team!
  4. VURAL IX — Federation efforts to establish a colony on Vural III have suffered a major setback as the construction team slowly recovers from an outbreak of Anchilles fever. An expeditionary team of scientists has found themselves all dressed up with nowhere to go as an outbreak of the dreaded Anchilles fever has grounded their mission before it could begin. The scientists, along with a team of construction workers, had been tasked by Federation leaders to establish a colony on the Class K planet of Vural III through the use of pressure domes and were due to travel some days ago from their base on Vural IX, an already colonized Class M planet in the same system. “Anchilles fever is a highly contagious and virulent disease, not dissimilar in its symptoms to the bubonic plague that ravaged Earth as recently as the nineteenth century,” said Doctor Rajani of Starfleet Medical. “Sufferers may experience a variety of complaints, including high fever, seizures, general malaise and puss-filled buboes occurring all over the body.” Incredibly, the scientific contingent of the expedition was spared contraction of the virus when a quick-thinking construction team member recognized the symptoms his colleagues were experiencing and initiated a quarantine protocol built into their complex, which is separated from the science complex. As yet it is unclear as to how or when the virus was brought into the colony, as the incubation period can last up to two weeks. However, one possible source could be the tropical planet of Pyentes, where at least one construction worker had been vacationing before reporting for duty on Vural IX. The last notable outbreak of Anchilles fever occurred on Selos III in 2392, when near 1.5 million people died from the disease. Though a vaccine has been developed against the infection, it is extremely rare and unable to be replicated easily for mass distribution. The nearly eight-month long Federation Transport Union strike that year delayed shipments of the vaccine and medical supplies to Selos III, which contributed to the high death toll. Fortunately for the current inhabitants of Vural IX, the vaccine is more readily available since that last outbreak. Doctor Justin Dean, the colony’s on-site physician, has been treating the construction workers with corophizine, felicium, and respiratory support while he awaits the arrival of the actual vaccine from nearby Starbase 174. “The scenes inside the construction workers’ complex have been difficult to stomach even for a seasoned physician such as myself,” Doctor Dean stated. “Luckily, the outbreak was identified very early, and I have been able to administer some form of treatment to minimize the progression of the disease.” Early indications are that all members of the construction team should make a full recovery. The post Colonization efforts halted by the outbreak of Anchilles fever appeared first on Federation News Service. View the full article
  5. SAN FRANCISCO, EARTH — With the quantum slipstream liner Red Star still missing, a press conference was called at Starfleet headquarters spearheaded by Starfleet officials alongside Red Carrier, the owner of the commercial passenger liner at the center of the media storm. “It is with our strongest endeavor to do everything in our power to find the Red Star and return the passengers and crew to their families,” said Alexander Ohera, a spokesperson from Starfleet. Red Carrier chairman Seeshu Rebal was, unfortunately, unable to attend the press conference due to private circumstances on Bajor following the disappearance of the liner; however, Public Relations representative Maria Karn delivered the official information from Red Carrier in his stead. “Red Carrier is doing everything we can to assist the investigation and gain much-needed answers for families of the affected,” Karn asserted. “The specialized search and rescue operation launched by Starfleet receives Red Carrier’s full support. We feel like that is the best possible course of action at this time.” As suspicions and accusations regarding what could have possibly caused the disappearance of the illustrious liner circle social media outlets and local news, including a widely publicised accusation of the mishandling of the vessel, the reputation of Captain Amadeus has come under fire. Red Carrier could only provide high praise and commend him for his actions thus far in a long and distinguished career. “Captain Amadeus and First Officer Maria Gomez are highly experienced,” Karn reassured. “It is unlikely there was individual error involved and we fully advise against speculation without supporting information.” When questioned about what Starfleet is planning to do, Ohera gave a fuller picture of the response thus far. “Starfleet has cancelled multiple shore leave requests and issued overriding orders to find the Red Star to a select number of specialized vessels across our fleet,” said Ohera. “All other vessels have been informed and are on alert.” While this does mean that Starfleet is performing a search and rescue operation of a civilian vessel, the intentions of Starfleet has come under attack. Questioned heavily regarding the increased level of response to a commercial matter, whether this is to find closure for the families in the event the vessel is officially declared lost or to prevent the quantum slipstream technology from being retrieved by hostile entities operating inside of Federation space, Ohera was quick to dismiss such notions. “Starfleet sympathizes with the families and friends of those affected, and our first priority is to recover crew and passengers,” he said, amidst growing tension in the room. “We must not forget the quantum slipstream technology is a complex applied science utilized throughout the Federation. We will act strongly to prevent this becoming available outside of our jurisdiction.” As the “quantum struggle” is awakened again, this matter is rapidly receiving increased attention. Issues raised following the accident aboard the SS Atlantic are transmigrating to the Red Star, with such concerns as whether the technology is viable for commercial liners at present alongside the fear of an increased number of missing vessels. Starfleet wishes to remind the public that any information about the Red Star should be forwarded to Starfleet Command. The post Hopes mounting as Starfleet responds to commercial quantum slipstream liner disappearance appeared first on Federation News Service. View the full article
  6. CARDASSIA IV — A recent report compiled by a variety of Federation scientists and xenocultural experts found that the Cardassian Union is rebuilding its architecture and infrastructure with surprising speed. “To be perfectly frank, the rapidity with which they are repairing their shattered world is astonishing,” confided Tw’ev Gaith, a statistics professor from the Grizzelan University of Applied Mathematics. “The damage their world has sustained over the past half-century is cataclysmic, and yet the evidence does not lie.” Cardassia has been subject to a variety of extraordinarily fractious events in recent decades. Political divides and militaristic dictatorships presided over planet-wide famines, the results of which led to a far more aggressive Cardassia. This hostility was exceptionally visible during the skirmishes with the Federation and other galactic powers throughout the 2350s and 60s. Modern history has been even more catastrophic for the reptilian species, with the Dominion War exacting an almost irreparable toll on Cardassian influence throughout the quadrant. The alliance with the Dominion resulted in the establishment of an even more oppressive police state, where the rights and privileges of Cardassian citizens were curtailed ruthlessly, and Cardassian nationals were used as fodder for the wars being waged by their silent conquerors. As the war finally came to a close, and the Cardassian people began to follow the uprising led by Legate Damar, Dominion troops and ships began to rain fire onto the already abused world, reducing most cities and structures to smoking cinders and culminating in the deaths of nearly a billion sentients, helplessly caught in the crossfire. Upon the Dominion’s surrender, and after Starfleet and the Federation had repaired sufficiently to aid others, the restoration of Cardassia became a top priority for relief efforts. Industrial replicators and triage centers were established all across the ravaged planet, and over the following two decades, medical assistance and operational support were plentiful. Two years ago, the final detachment of Starfleet personnel, left over from the Dominion War, were recalled. Researches at the Daystrom Institute projected a full recovery to be all but impossible for Cardassia, and certainly not achievable within the next century or so. Despite this, recent developments have pointed to an unprecedented spike in infrastructure repair across the planet. “The cities are starting to take shape again,” Hywyn Oovmal confided. Oovmal, regional director of the Allamat Infirmary Complex on the world’s northern frontier, has been on the front lines of the rebuilding process since it began. “There’s only rarely starvation here. The buildings can be remade,” said Oovmal. “The culture, the history, the art… that will be a longer struggle.” The post Reconstruction within Cardassian Union surges ahead of expected timetable appeared first on Federation News Service. View the full article This article was written by Lt. Cmdr. Randal Shayne of the USS Columbia.
  7. STARBASE 118 — After an extensive retrofit, the venerable starship USS Columbia was reactivated under the command of newly promoted Captain Theo Whittaker. The Nebula class USS Columbia (NCC-85279) has taken part in many missions for the Federation, her last assignment being one of the ships attached to the Andaris Task Force in the Par’tha Expanse. Although still connected to the Andaris Task Force, the Columbia will leave the Par’tha Expanse to its new responsibility of exploring the Sagittarius Reach, a vast unexplored region outside of Federation space. Joining Captain Whittaker will be the crew of his previous assignment, the Olympic class medical vessel USS Blackwell, which is being decommissioned for an expected overhaul. The USS Blackwell has seen quite a few adventures herself: confronting an ancient enemy, the Hur’q, and the most recent transpired to a search and rescue of a very old and previously deemed lost crew of the starship USS Fortwith on a lifeless planetoid, P-409 Sigma. The Blackwell has been recalled after requiring many repairs and refitting due to the dangerous nature of the Par’tha Expanse. Vastly improved since it was last in service, the Columbia has been retrofitted with the latest technology, including a top-rated propulsion system, state of the art sensors, cutting-edge medical facilities, and expanded sciences laboratories. The vessel holds a special place in the hearts of a few of the senior staff, including Captain Whittaker, as the Columbia was the first ship they had served on before the retrofit. Some of the newer crew members expressed excitement in transferring to their new ship. “I wasn’t in Starfleet when the Columbia was first launched, but I am excited to serve aboard a ship with the history the Columbia has,” remarked Chief Tactical Officer Krindo Pandorn. Admiral Vivian Hauke at Starfleet Command spoke to the press as well about the relaunch. “We at Starfleet Command extend our best wishes to the Columbia and her crew on their endeavours in the Sagittarius Reach,” she said. The post Starfleet relaunches USS Columbia after major refit appeared first on Federation News Service. View the full article This article was written by Lieutenant Krindo Pandorn of the USS Columbia
  8. LUNAR ONE COLONY — A wedding party was denied boarding onto a transport from Lunaport space station after reportedly drinking four cases of Romulan Ale in fifteen minutes in response to being informed that they could not take thirty-five cases of the substance as hand luggage. The bachelorette at the centre of the allegations, a Starfleet Officer named only as Thalaa to protect her identity, was determined by staff at the Federation Port Authority to be severely under the influence of alcohol and a risk to the safety of other passengers. She was only one among twelve Andorians and Klingons who were reportedly too inebriated to fly. Read the rest of the article here: Wedding party denied boarding at Lunaport after binging on Romulan Ale on Federation News Service.
  9. PLANET TE-965-2035 — While rescuing officers from the 22nd-century Starfleet vessel Columbia, the crew of the USS Thor helped a pre-warp species find a new home in the Typhon Expanse. The ionisation of the planet Kjenta II, where the rescue took place, was such that it rendered almost all modern technology useless. Indeed, it was these circumstances that led to the crew of the Columbia (NX-02) being stranded there in the first place after an ill-fated away mission over two hundred years ago. Previous rescue attempts had been mounted before, with varying degrees of success, leading to some of the Columbia crew being brought home. But for a few unfortunate souls, Kjenta II remained their home until this latest mission undertaken by Bajoran Commander Oddas Aria and her crew. Read the rest of the article here: Pre-warp species resettled after 22nd-century Starfleet crew rescued This article was written by Gogigobo Fairhug of Duronis II Embassy, a member of the FNS team, with contributions from Brayden Jorey. View the full article
  10. SOL SYSTEM — A civilian Kreetassan trade vessel suffered heavy damage when a 21st century human land vehicle collided into the trade ship. It took investigators time to identify the offending vehicle as it bares little resemblance to what it once was. The roadster, an early model of Earth electric cars made by a private company around the early 2000s, was unmanned and has seemingly been adrift in the Sol system for over three hundred years. Upon collision with the Kreetassans, only its aluminum frame remained, devoid of its original paint job or plastic and leather innards due to continuous exposure to solar and cosmic radiation for centuries. The car smashed into the stationary Kreetassan vessel with next to no warning as they awaited clearance to enter Mars space, their sensors and deflector dish unable to compensate for the incredible speed of the car gained during its drift around the area. The trade vessel, equipped with minor shielding and crewed by seven Kreetassans, may be decommissioned due to the crash. Luckily, only minor injuries were sustained by the crew. “This thing was lodged into our starboard hull!” stated Byt Vidaliak, the vessel’s Kreetassan owner. “We lost over half of our stock, and our ship will have to be entirely refurbished. That thing was an accident just begging to happen!” Read the rest of the article here: Civilian Kreetassan ship collides with 21st century Earth relic This story was written for the Federation News Service by Lt. Cmdr. Sky Blake of the USS Veritas.
  11. MAK’ALA, TRILL — High ranking officials in the Trill Ministry of Science and the Trill Symbiosis Commission announced plans to update the procedure used to evaluate potential hosts for joining. “These changes, that shall be revealed in the upcoming weeks, will be implemented to improve upon a moderately effective, yet aging, process of selection,” said Dr. Karnan Sleyhn, head of the Trill Symbiosis Commission. “We are confident that with these alterations, the chances of a successful joining of a host and symbiote will rise.” Read the rest of the article here: Trill Symbiosis Commission to update host selection process This story was written for the Federation News Service by Lt. Cmdr. Randal Shayne of the Andaris Task Force.
  12. ANDORIA — Under the guard of a squadron of Starfleet officers, the first day of the trial of Breloc Tejar was conducted today. Tejar, a Cardassian overseer of Bajor during the occupation, was found in Federation space last year and arrested. An investigation is ongoing, but has yet to uncover the purpose of his trespass, or his whereabouts before his capture. Tejar’s crimes on Bajor, on the other hand, are well documented. During his time as overseer, he was directly or indirectly responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Bajoran citizens. As such, he is currently facing charges of murder in both the first and second degree, battery, terrorism, and other grievous violations of the Federation Conventions Due to serious concerns regarding his safety, the Federation Council ordered that the trial not be held on Bajor, instead opting for the more neutral world of Andoria. Since the move, Tejar has been spending his time in a maximum security prison. The first day of Tejar v. the United Federation of Planets began with opening statements, including eyewitness accounts given by former Bajoran prisoners, detailing the horrific conditions perpetuated within the camps and labor farms. “We died by the hundreds and lived wishing we could join those that had gone to the Prophets,” stated Ephar Nizal, a survivor of the Occupation and one of the Bajorans kept in Dakhur Province Labor Camp. “Your crimes are inexcusable. You should have stayed in hiding.” Tejar’s attorney, Myzrin Tostod, concluded her statement with an appeal to decency. “The crimes of my client are not in dispute- and are in the past. Let us instead work together to move beyond the past.” The next day of the trial is scheduled for this upcoming Thursday, and will be followed closely. The post High-profile trial of Cardassian war criminal begins appeared first on Federation News Service. This article was written by Lt. Cmdr. Randal Shayne of the Andaris Task Force.
  13. Last year, 16-year-old Nissaa Zin left her home in the Turkana IV town of Anndaic for the last time. Investigators believe she was looking for cordafin – a stimulant that induces euphoria when smoked but is toxic at concentrated levels in the body. The cheap drug has ravaged out-of-touch colony worlds, where Starfleet rarely visits. But for some, it’s the last refuge of happiness when there’s no food and no security to be found. Nissaa was too poor to afford the amount that would have been necessary to hurt herself. But she died nonetheless – when she arrived at the dealer’s home, she was force-fed depressants, raped, and murdered. Her body was dumped in a nearby river. The details of the crime sparked rare political action on Turkana IV, where decades of neglect by the United Federation of Planets have left the planet’s inhabitants in a seemingly unending gang-led civil war. Hundreds of women, some from towns many miles away – many of whom are gang-affiliated by choice or not – risked their own lives to shut down the trash-packed streets in Anndaic, holding signs with slogans like “Not one more” and “Machismo kills.” For a full day, the small town’s hovels and and slums were filled not with the sounds of gunfire, but the frustrated shouts of women pushed to the brink. The brutal murder of Zin has become a planet-wide symbol for the horrific violence suffered by women on Turkana IV, and has galvanized a movement that’s shaking the planet’s settlements to the core. “They’re not just killing us,” says Lara Ryen, a marcher, “they’re torturing, destroying, and obliterating our bodies. They kill each other on the streets, and then kill us behind closed doors. And we’re not going to take it anymore.” Following protests of Nissaa Zin’s deaths, a collective of women organized seemingly out of nowhere to overrun Cequen Station – a town bordering Anndaic – and establish a base of operations, forming a new faction among the region’s powerful gangs. Details remain in short supply, as few off-worlders are equipped to make face-to-face contact on Turkana IV, where violence has resumed after the march. This news network has made contact with the women of Cequen Station from orbit, and determined that they have already secured ample supplies and weapons to hold their current location for at least the near future. The focus now seems to be on helping to smuggle endangered women into Cequen Station, and building an army that could possibly turn the tide of the war. Federation representatives were asked for comment numerous times during the compilation of this story, but no replies were received. The post A Brutal Murder Sparks a Revolution appeared first on Federation News Service. View the full article This article was written by Fleet Admiral Wolf. Submit your own story to the FNS today!
  14. TRINITY SECTOR — The inhabitants of the remote Federation colony Pernipia Gamma IV are celebrating the second anniversary of the planet’s colonization this month. Pernipia Gamma IV, situated in the blurry border region between Federation and Romulan space, was colonized by a group of 170 human settlers in late 2391. Despite initial setbacks, including a deliberate poisoning of livestock and a power struggle splitting the colony’s duumvirate leadership, the colony has prospered during its two-year infancy and laid the foundations for future growth. “Pernipia Gamma IV is a planet with limitless potential,” said Mirielle Danvers, the colony’s administrator. “Blessed with significant natural resources, including vast kelbonite deposits and favorable climates, our little colony has all the ingredients to become a major Federation presence in the region someday.” Read the rest of the article "Borderland colony commemorates second anniversary" on the Federation News Service. This article was written by Lt Cmdr Didrik Stennes of the USS Darwin-A.
  15. EARTH — On the heels of the new Earth year of 2394, Federation worlds today observed the beginning of the new stardate year. Fireworks lit up the skies over the most iconic landmarks of many member planets as people gathered to celebrate. From San Francisco to Moscow on Earth to Vulcan and Starbase 118, crowds said goodbye to 2393, a tumultuous year in interstellar politics and a welcome end to another year of Starfleet’s ongoing missions. While many celebrated with family and friends on their home worlds, some also paid tribute to the many notable sentient beings who passed away during the holiday season, marking 2393 as the “Year of Heart-Wrenching Losses” by a large number of avid readers. Read the rest of the article at Celebrations across the Federation celebrate the new stardate year on the Federation News Service. This article was written by Ensign Francis Ryan of the USS Constitution-B.
  16. PARIS, EARTH — In an unexpected twist of events, the Federation Council has upheld its decision to forbid Bajor from hosting the trial of Cardassian war criminal Breloc Tejar. Over three months have passed since Tejar was located in Federation territory. Though a full investigation was launched in the hopes of identifying the reason for Tejar’s trespass and the circumstances surrounding his discovery, little understanding has been gained. Despite this, the Bajoran Council of Ministers launched an appeal toward the Federation’s leadership, attempting to repeal a previously established verdict. The first attempt to gain this recognition failed, with the Federation denying permission for the relatively new member world to host the proceedings, citing the less than impartial views held by much of the ruling body on Bajor. It was felt that someone who had helped to strip a planet of its natural resources and enslave the population would not receive a fair and impartial trial or be protected from the public. The upholding of this verdict has enraged many Bajorans, both within and without the government. “It’s inconceivable. Outrageous!” said Azin Gredia, a member of the Council of Ministers. “We are a member of the Federation and have been for more than five years. As such, we are guaranteed equal treatment under the Articles [of the Federation], but this example of discriminatory behavior proves that such lofty aspirations are often abandoned when convenient.” Read the rest of the article at Federation Council refuses Bajoran appeal to host trial of Cardassian war criminal on the Federation News Service. View the full article This article was written by Lieutenant Randal Shayne of the USS Darwin-A
  17. BENNELONG CITY, SAPPORA VII — Markets sector-wide were up this week as the Federation Council bestowed the status of potential candidate on New Sydney, the first major success in that planet’s efforts to join the Federation. New Sydney applied for Federation membership earlier this year in the hope that access to new trade markets and offworld investment would solve its ongoing economic woes. Fiscal mismanagement, corruption, and declining trade revenue have kept the planet in depression for over a decade, during which an estimated four million inhabitants have left seeking better opportunities elsewhere. Read the full article at fns.news This article was written by LtCmdr. Didrik Stennes of the USS Darwin-A.
  18. KHITOMER — In what’s sure to become one of the largest events in recent galactic history, staff from the Federation and the Klingon Empire are working overtime to prepare next month’s celebrations on the Klingon planet to mark one hundred years since the signing of the Khitomer Accords in 2293. The Khitomer Conference was the first step in a century of peace between the two powers, which has only been disrupted briefly in 2372, when the Klingon Empire withdrew from the Khitomer Accords and fought the Federation while under the covert influence of the Dominion. The following year, Chancellor Gowron reinstated the treaty and the Klingon Empire, Federation, and eventually the Romulan Star Empire all united in the war against the Dominion that lasted until 2375. Though there have been tensions at times between the Federation and the Klingon Empire, most recently when the Klingons invaded Romulan territory in 2389, the alliance overall has been credited with helping usher in a period of galactic peace and stability not seen in centuries. “Do we have disagreements with the Klingons from time to time? Of course,” said Professor Emil Arbelaez, chairman of political science at Pike City University on Cestus III. “But like any good friendship, we understand we can have those disagreements and still respect one another and be there for each other in times of need.” Not everyone is so sure of the lasting effects of that friendship, however. Continued piracy and raids from what the Klingon High Council officially deems as rogue elements have caused consternation along the Federation’s border worlds. “If the Klingons are really serious about peace and the alliance, then they need to do a better job of cleaning house,” said Federation Transport Union official Akilah Kalu. “The Federation has ensured the safe passage of Klingon merchants throughout Federation space. It’s time the Klingons do the same for Federation merchants on their side of the border.” Such disputes and disgruntlement is unlikely to be discussed at the anniversary celebrations which will be held on the same site as the original Khitomer Conference of 2293. Event organizers have scheduled a number of high profile speakers including both current Federation President Narala, current Klingon Chancellor Daeshon, former Federation President Nan Bacco, and Churok, a columnist for the Federation News Service who covered the original Khitomer Conference and who later served as press secretary for Federation President Ra-ghoratreii, who signed the original Khitomer Accords alongside his Klingon counterpart Chancellor Azetbur. In addition, both Starfleet and the Klingon Defense Forces have made arrangements to showcase the pride vessels of their fleet, with demonstration performances by both the Federation and Klingon fighter corps and a parade of ships that will feature both current and historical vessels from the late 23rd century. Among those from Starfleet will be the vessels of the Invicta Expedition: USS Tiger, USS Garuda, USS Mercury, USS Syracuse, and USS Invicta herself. Rumors are circulating that a certain fabled Constitution class vessel may be pulled from the Starfleet Historical Museum for the occasion, although museum officials had no comment when asked. “It’s going to be both celebrating history and making history at the same time,” said Professor Marius Stana of the University of Alpha Centauri. “Even if you’re not a history buff, it should prove to be quite the party.” The post Preparations underway for centennial anniversary celebration of Khitomer Accords appeared first on Federation News Service. View the full article
  19. TYCHO CITY, LUNA — Luna’s local elections are still six weeks away, but a holographic candidate seeking election to the Tycho City Council has brought unprecedented controversy to the normally uneventful campaign period. The hologram, who is human and male in appearance and goes by the name Tenebrius, submitted the required documentation to Luna’s Commission for Elections last week. Drawing comparisons to other famous historical firsts, Tenebrius described sentient holograms as the latest in a long line of victims of institutional disenfranchisement. Addressing supporters at a rally at Aldrin Park, he said, “There will never be true equality for all sentient beings until all sentient beings are represented in our parliaments, our deliberative assemblies, and yes, our local councils.” View the full article
  20. EARTH — With the 80th anniversary of the Federation Achievement Assessment, some now are questioning the usefulness of the standardized test taken by billions of Federation children. Created by the Federation Curriculum and Assessment Authority, the Federation Achievement Assessment (FAA) is described by its creators as “simply” a general achievement test that lasts a maximum of five hours long and involves two written tasks and 100 multiple choice questions, assessing students’ general knowledge and skills in written communication, mathematics, science, technology, the arts, and social sciences. The FAA is included in the derived scores for university entry assessment processes, though not directly. The test is also used frequently in individual school assessment and has been described as an “insurance policy” for students. Students will participate in the required assessment this time next week, and while not all schools in the Federation participate in the FAA testing program, 70% are involved in the testing and subsequent scoring. Despite the test’s longevity, concerns parents and teachers alike have about the FAA seem to be growing in scale to when it was first introduced eighty years ago. “We’re using an outdated scoring system. Bajoran schools who have only just involved themselves in the Federation’s education system wouldn’t even know where to start,” says council member Barshek Veiar of the Bolian Plus Education schools. “We’re far past actually using it to determine entry to additional learning.” View the full article
  21. SAN FRANCISCO, EARTH — Starfleet officials released a report today that proposes a reorganization of its network of recruitment centers. Seeking to reverse the continued decline in applications to the academy, the report recommends closing approximately fifty centers with consistently low recruitment and reassigning their resources and personnel to existing centers where recruitment is steady or rising. In addition, approximately twenty new centers would be opened in areas of so-called “high impact potential,” such as New Sydney, which has applied for Federation membership. View the full article
  22. BAJOR — The unexpected capture of a Cardassian war criminal in Federation territory has caused diplomatic tensions to mount between the Federation Council and the Bajoran Council of Ministers. Breloc Tejar was a Cardassian overseer during much of the Occupation of Bajor. Known as a ruthless enforcer of the law and for his less-than-charitable attitude toward the Bajorans under his command, Tejar is directly responsible for the death of thousands of Bajorans, either through ordered executions or other means. Now, a quarter of a century after the Occupation, Tejar has been arrested within Federation territory. Officials have declined to comment on how the former overseer was captured. View the full article
  23. TYPHON SECTOR — Retired Starfleet Vice Admiral Val’ri Raiajh will take on her next posting as the Federation ambassador to Bel-Terra. The former Base and Sector Commander for Starbase 719 and the Typhon Sector who recently retired was named by Federation Secretary of the Exterior Lily Ventu as the ambassador to the colony world. Those I’ve spoken to on the base, including current Base Commander Captain Cathryn Pearson and newly installed Sector Commander Vice Admiral Kalin Kale wish the recently widowed Raiajh well in her new posting. View the full article
  24. INTAR SYSTEM — Starfleet and Intaran military personnel have foiled a Tzenkethi attempt to use an asteroid as a weapon against the planet Intar. It was only a matter of luck that the latest attack by the Tzenkethi was seen for what it was, rather than the natural disaster it was intended to look like. View the full article
  25. CYGNET XIV — Unrest over the revelation several months back that the government had concealed information about the theft of a bio virus continues with no sign of resolution as the planet reevaluates its membership with the Federation. View the full article
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