DDS Politburo have first meeting

The DDS Politburo, set up by Firefly to replace the DDS Ruling Council, has had its first meeting. The meeting was held at the DDS Communications HQ on Proxima 5 because of the disruption at GHQ (which included damage to communication networks when C-Block was destroyed). Some members of the Politburo attended virtually via secure video link.

Firefly said that his new vision for the DDS was one with fairness and democracy. "We must put clear water between ourselves and the AP regime." he said, "The DDS' morality has sunk to new depths, we must restore that morality and restore our reputation."

Windscorpion is understood to have made other members of the Politburo gasp when he revealed what Redjec told him of the old regime's crimes including a false-flag terrorist attack (the second PRB incident) and the destruction of DDS warships for political gain, including the murder of The Orchid it is alleged. Sea Urchin said that an investigation into the crimes of the old regime must be carried out and in the open spirit of the Firefly DDS it was rather apt that this became the first democratically agreed decision by the Politburo.

• Ice Ranger has been appointed the Deputy to Torus, Head of ISSF. Ice Ranger will take overall charge of the Prowler special forces. 
• El Diablo has pushed closer to the 51% he needs in November's Consul election to win in the first round (otherwise there would be a run-off against the candidate in second place). The latest poll puts him at 46% ahead of MBH who has also increased his poll rating to 36% but he still trails well behind. Malanson has dropped to 16%.