Changes to Republic ratified

Ronald's changes to the Dino Republic have been ratified following a debate and vote in the Dino Senate. The only major change to Ronald's proposals is that Consuls will not be eligible to stand again for 4 years after the end of their previous term of office (Ronald wanted 6 years). The Consul will also retain his veto (Ronald suggested it be abolished) however the Consul will only be able to use their veto if a vote has not been unanimous by the rest of the Senate.

The changes will apply from the next electoral cycle with Ronald standing down at the end of the year along with Zanus (who will end his 2 year term). They will be replaced by a single Consul who will serve for a whole 2 years alone. MBH has already said he will stand. Jimmy is not yet eligible though El Diablo may stand under the Liberal Party banner. Malanson (who is not a Senator) could be the Imperial Order pick.

• The DDS have still to announce details of Atomic Fist 2112, the latest edition of its strategic strike exercise. At the end of March the DDS said they were going to give a ship listing but this has been delayed for unspecified reasons. The exercise is still to go ahead at the end of April.