22.11.06
Utrek attack DDS ship
A Utrek Molentic Tuul cruiser is reported to have attacked a Pentekonter OPV captained by Quarz. SS Brasidas was on patrol near Saeou when it was attacked by a late-model Molentic Tuul. The Utrek ship's ship was entirely unprovoked. The Utrek were chased off by other DDS ships in the area and damage to Quarz's ship was minor.
20.11.06
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Remedian dissidant tries to seize power
Lord Finai, a Remedian dissident in exile, was released from his exile on a remote planet by human mercenaries in the pay of a group of rebel Remedian officers. The mercenaries stole a modern Vosun-Voth ship and freed Finai. When a DDS ship caught them they were rescued by a Remedian destroyer crewed by rebel officers. The Kalahati Tuul headed to Remedia to link up with rebel forces but was stopped by Von Kane.
Several dozen Remedian officers have been arrested by Remedian Police and a brigade of army veterens detained on the minor planet of Urai-Elim. It is thought they planned to try and seize the capital city on Remedia Prime. Lord Finai has been returned to exile, this time with extra protection.
Its thought the rebels wanted to pull the Remedians out of the DDS.
Several dozen Remedian officers have been arrested by Remedian Police and a brigade of army veterens detained on the minor planet of Urai-Elim. It is thought they planned to try and seize the capital city on Remedia Prime. Lord Finai has been returned to exile, this time with extra protection.
Its thought the rebels wanted to pull the Remedians out of the DDS.
Character of the week : Pircasa
Pircasa is a member of Z-B-H's elite group and usually provides technical support for Z-B-H and Crickson. He has performed in the field though. Pircasa shocked his comrades when he came out. It was during Crickson's usual ribbing of Xaron whom Crickson is convinced is gay. Pircasa said that actually he was gay, in fact his boyfriend was SS! Pircasa was forced to perform gay sex acts during an operation and found he enjoyed it anyway.
Pircasa is a quiet professional who doesn't make any waves. He is an expert at surveilance and electronic listening with a particular interest in Rint. He has developed some new technologies for the Dinos to enhance their Radiation intelligence capabilities.
Pircasa is a quiet professional who doesn't make any waves. He is an expert at surveilance and electronic listening with a particular interest in Rint. He has developed some new technologies for the Dinos to enhance their Radiation intelligence capabilities.
17.11.06
Final green light for Dino Republic
The Dino Elders have voted in favour of Ronald's proposal to turn the Dino Empire into a republic with yearly elections for Consuls. That was the final hurdle for Ronald's proposal (though in reality a vote was not necessary) and now the Dino Republic will begin on January 1st 2107. During the consultative process Ronald's original plans have changed somewhat but these are the finalised details :
The post of Emperor will be replaced by 2 Consuls who will serve 2 year terms. Their terms will be staggered so there is only one new Consul per year. Ronald and G-B-H will be the first two Consuls but G-B-H will only serve 1 year meaning the first Consul election will be at the end of 2107. Ronald will thus stand down at the end of 2108.
Potential Consuls can come from any rank in Dino society but will require the declared support of 5 Dinos of Tribune rank of above. Potential Consuls will not be able to declare their intention until the 1st of October and then will spend the next few weeks canvassing for support and being interviewed by the Dino Elders. At the start of November the Dino Elders will vote on the candidates and will whittle down the number to 2 who will go to the public. (Its possible of course that there could only be 2 candidates or even less of course). The election will be at the start of December with the announcement of the result early in the month. The new Consul Elect will then spend the rest of the month preparing to take over.
Consuls can stand for re-election but not for 5 years after the start of their previous term in office. So Ronald will potentially be able to stand again in 2112. At the end of the Consul term the ex-Consul will revert to the rank of Senator, this also includes Consuls who were originally not Senators before they stood for election. Finally Consul will use the same rank arm band as Emperor now.
Jimmy and El Diablo are already the bookies' frontrunners for the first elected Consul next year!
The post of Emperor will be replaced by 2 Consuls who will serve 2 year terms. Their terms will be staggered so there is only one new Consul per year. Ronald and G-B-H will be the first two Consuls but G-B-H will only serve 1 year meaning the first Consul election will be at the end of 2107. Ronald will thus stand down at the end of 2108.
Potential Consuls can come from any rank in Dino society but will require the declared support of 5 Dinos of Tribune rank of above. Potential Consuls will not be able to declare their intention until the 1st of October and then will spend the next few weeks canvassing for support and being interviewed by the Dino Elders. At the start of November the Dino Elders will vote on the candidates and will whittle down the number to 2 who will go to the public. (Its possible of course that there could only be 2 candidates or even less of course). The election will be at the start of December with the announcement of the result early in the month. The new Consul Elect will then spend the rest of the month preparing to take over.
Consuls can stand for re-election but not for 5 years after the start of their previous term in office. So Ronald will potentially be able to stand again in 2112. At the end of the Consul term the ex-Consul will revert to the rank of Senator, this also includes Consuls who were originally not Senators before they stood for election. Finally Consul will use the same rank arm band as Emperor now.
Jimmy and El Diablo are already the bookies' frontrunners for the first elected Consul next year!
14.11.06
Fleet news round-up
Marconi class EW ship 7353 Braun has been accepted into service becoming the third member of the class to be built. 7353 has some updated systems compared to the first 2 ships which will be updated early next year. Janes DDS Weapons is reporting the ship carries a jamming device designed to affect the guidance of HCS missiles though the DDS refused to comment on this.
Two more Extender class oilers have been ordered, one for the Remedians. The Feeder class will be named after fallen DDS heroes not Terran cities as previously decided.
Two more Extender class oilers have been ordered, one for the Remedians. The Feeder class will be named after fallen DDS heroes not Terran cities as previously decided.
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