NS have run a secret training exercise over the last week simulating a disaster that could spark a Purple Alert - a special alert status reserved for circumstances where the existence of New Sparta itself is threatened. NS are keeping most of the details secret but it is thought NS GHQ was "destroyed" in the simulation and much of the Proxima and Solaris system lost in an attack.
The NS Politburo was evacuated to the NS flagship SS Cicero which then travelled to one of the NS dispersal locations which would be used to regroup in the event of a Purple Alert situation.
Some problems with communications and protocol were found during the simulation which will be used to improve procedures and systems.
