19.5.09

Rathun "lost control of his planet"

UNP officials are reporting a total law and order breakdown on Rathun's World as police and army units switch allegiance to the rebels from the King, that he has "lost control of his planet". Rioting and disorder has raged across the capital and provincial areas with dozens reported dead. King Rathun himself is now holed up at the main airport, it is thought he tried to escape the capital but protesters blocked the runways and destroyed any aircraft and helicopters present at the airport.

There are rumours the DDS may rescue Rathun. It has been reported both Windy's flagship SS Carboniferous and his support ship SS Stoke City have left dock within the last few days.