King Rathun's brutal regime is reported to have lost control in 3 provincial cities and a general strike has crippled the planet. Opposition parties have united to demand Rathun steps down, rioting is now a daily occurrence in Rathun's World's cities and the authorities are struggling to cope.
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Rathun has requested the DDS assist with law and order, demanding DDS forces return to the planet from their mysterious sudden exercises on another planet. The DDS have said they cannot spare any forces at the moment but called upon both sides to call a truce and begin talks.
It is unlikely the situation on Rathun's World is like this