Yesterday New Sparta was finally absorbed into the UNP to become it's official military wing. New Sparta was also renamed Epiphany. However somewhat confusingly New Sparta the name will remain for the Space Force, Terrestrial Force and security services. The Shiner said that Epiphany would be the administrative name for the organisation, and the name for diplomatic and non-military operations, military wings would remain NS.
The decision was made at the last moment it is understood, so last moment that even VP Operations Caratore did not know about it when asked by a reporter. Later on President Sea Urchin said it was for cost and operational reasons, though one conspiracy theory is that it was purposely done to make Caratore look foolish with a planted question.
