NS warn Clones on escalation

A couple of days ago it was reported the soon-to-be new Emperor Terin wants the number of Clone Space Missile (CSM) deployed increased five fold to 1000 by the end of the decade. Vice-President (Ops) Torus warned Terin and the Clone Star Empire to not cause an escalation of tension and an arms race. Torus said that NS could also increase it's strategic strike forces including LRM-20.

When asked, Torus said there was no need for NS to match the Clones numbers saying that the current and projected LRM forces (which remain a secret) would be sufficient for "strategic purposes". It is thought NS aims to field around 150 LRM-20 within the next couple of years. With nuclear warheads these would be able to strike hard at the heart of the Clone Star Empire, especially as NS also possesses a power strategic strike force of spaceships.

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S101 and B-B encounter Lord Xoizz.

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S101 and B-B get a lead in their search for the Mantae.

NS foils attempted incursion at NS GHQ

The Maritime Defence Force section of NSIS, supported by N01 Maritime Support Regiment troops, have foiled an attempt by anti-NS protesters to land on Helikan Island, the location of NS GHQ. Three small craft were intercepted by the MDF, sixteen activists were arrested and handed over to the Proxima 5 police authorities. A sweep by troops verified that no one managed to land on the island.

The activists are part of an coalition opposed to NS and it's increasing role in UNP defence and affairs. It is thought the activists aim had been to place banners on NS buildings on the island. Security sweeps at sea and on land have been stepped up.

Clones to deploy 1000 CSM

Soon-to-be Emperor Terin has promised to increase the number of Clone Space Missiles deployed five fold. The number in service is already set to increase from 200 to 250 but Terin said he wants 1000! Terin has given a fairly lengthy timetable for this increase, 2130 is the target date but even so deploying 800 more CSM and the relevant launch and support systems will be a difficult task for the Clone Defence Forces.

It is thought that most of the new missiles will be land mobile, though a rail mobile launching system is also under development. It is likely that many of these extra missiles will be deployed to planets in the empire other than Cloneworld.

Terin to become CSE Emperor on December 1st

Emperor Oojok has announced that his son Terin will take over as Emperor on December 1st. Oojok will become the Supreme Leader & Cosmic Eternal Master, it is thought he will still have a major role in policy though Terin will take over the day to day running of the empire.

The succession will be marked by a huge military parade and flypast over the capital Ailier City. Terin, once installed, will begin a tour of the empire. He will visit every planet in the empire over the coming year.