[IC] Flash News

Valessia
The Valessian Admiralty today announced the development of a new kind of shielding technology widely regarded as a breakthrough in a decades long struggle to adjust the technologies. Mitigation is said to be able to achieve 50% though some outside sources dispute that and put the figure closer to 33%. This comes as the Administration raises the defense budget by .5% for the next fiscal year starting in five months. 

Merovia
The Merovienne Chancellor, Margrete Sardou, is in Sartoria for a state visit. The topics to be discussed have been confirmed to be Space Policy, Defense and potentially joint missions. Chancellor Sardou is enjoying rather high approval ratings at home amid her bid to reform campaign finance laws. Also taking part in the visit are Princess Katalina, aunt to the reigning King, and Foreign Minister Pascaut.

Sartoria
The Mayor of Messelia has confirmed that the Sacuri Wars Memorial will open on schedule, following its closure due to needed repairs and expansion. The Sacuri Wars Memorial, which was inaugurated in 43 BFC to honour those who fought in all four Sacuri Wars, was closed last year due to repairs and was also subject to an expansion that included an underground permanent exhibition.

The Emperor has granted a peerage to Alixanere Poruperitas, one of the top biologists in the country, for his contributions to the Empire's biological sciences.

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Sartoria
Infamous conspiracy theorist Marco Tosi has announced a fundraising drive to build and launch a homemade suborbital rocket for his private use. The Space Office has confirmed that Tosi will require authorisation to build a human-rated space vehicle.

Valessia
The Valessian Government today unveiled the long awaited maglev train system that will directly connect the capital city and the ancient city of Serenno. 

Merovia
The Merovienne government is set to launch a probe that will enter orbit around the world of Erebos* which will monitor weather systems that traverse the Great Expanse*. 

*Erebos is what the Merovienne government refers to the Tidally Locked world which lies between Sorana and Artemis.
*The Great Expanse is the side of Erebos that eternally faces the Sun and as such is a scorched desert.

Sartoria
Councillor for Aerospatial Development Joan Borràs is scheduled to visit Città Lunare the week of August 24 to discuss the implementation of the Space Settlement Act and the role that the station will have in the broader exploration of the solar system. Accompanying Councillor Borràs will also be the representatives from the House and Senate Committees on Aerospatial Development, as well as leaders from the aerospace industry.

Valessia
The Valessian government led by Heritep Seten saw the successful testing of the new mk.9 rail guns that are due to become standard weaponry upon Ater, Djedit and Maset class ships. 

Merovia
The Merovene people are preparing for the Summertide Festival in one week which will come when the traditional unification of Merovia is marked.

Sartoria
A suit against the Elections Board has been filed on behalf of the Royal Eastern Party, a political organisation whose request for official registration was denied on account of their extreme views. The Elections Board is allowed to decline to register parties whose stated views conflict with federal law.

Septima
A forward-deployed destroyer to Janos has lost all communications with Septiman military and civilian services. The ship was conducting routine operations and had not reported any unusual activity in the hours preceding the event.

Sartoria
President Leggièri has finished a tour of the eastern realms, where she ceremonially signed state legislation and delivered addresses to the state legislatures.