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<div style="font-size:110%; border:2px solid #dca200; margin:0; background:#29870e; padding:.1em; color:#fff;">This is the overview and timeline page for the '''New Blades, Old Wounds''' Arc which began on '''April 20, 2024''' and pertains largely to '''[[Unathi]] and [[Skrell]] lore.'''</div>
<div style="font-size:110%; border:2px solid #dca200; margin:0; background:#29870e; padding:.1em; color:#fff;">It is centered around the relationship between the [[Izweski Hegemony]] and the [[Nralakk Federation]], and their joint humanitarian efforts on the planet [[Moghes]].</div>
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== Overview ==  
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=Hegemon Announces Talks With Skrell!=
'''News Article'''


While the [[Unathi]] were already a spacefaring species prior to first contact, exposure to human and [[Skrell]] technology helped to catapult their interstellar development, granting them access to warp and bluespace technology. Now, Unathi-made vessels are a common sight across the Spur, and the [[Izweski Nation|Izweski Hegemony]] continues to project its power across the stars. While to [[The Wasteland|Wastelanders]] or rural Sinta a spaceship may be a rare and miraculous sight, they are a frequent sight in the cities of the Untouched Lands now - and most Unathi are well familiar with the nature of interstellar travel, even if they have never experienced it themselves.
'''Publisher: Sinta Articles'''


== Pre-Contact Spaceflight ==
'''Writer: RustingWithYou'''


The Unathi first took to the stars 64 years prior to first contact, when the Izweski Hegemony launched their space program in 2339. Largely, this came in the form of unmanned communication and observation satellites, many of which have been refurbished for the modern day. The first manned Unathi missions came in 2332, when an Unathi named Kseok Hizra made history - becoming the first Unathi in space. Manned missions continued, with Unathi setting foot on Chanterel in 2361. The Hegemony space program received drastic upgrades in 2372, when [[Ouerea]] was discovered to be inhabitable. The Izweski poured money and resources into the colonisation of Ouerea, establishing a population of a few thousand on the planet, as well as establishing orbital installations for resupply of their crude and slow shuttles.This lead to the creation of what was at the time designated Izweski Station - the first space station put into the orbit of [[Moghes]]. Izweski Station fell into disrepair during the Contact War, and has only recently been restored with the aid of the [[Vaurca Hives|K’lax Hive]], now known as the IHSS Restoration.
'''Editors: Triogenix'''


== Spaceflight in the Modern Age ==
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During the [[Contact War]], the resources of the Izweski space program were turned towards a military purpose - instead of sending their rockets to the skies, they sent them towards the Traditionalist Coalition. When the conflict turned nuclear, several existing spacecraft were refitted to deliver atomic payloads to the Traditionalists, and development began on weaponizing existing satellites. The sudden lack of investment in the flourishing space program led to many problems, as Izweski Station’s systems began to break down, and the colonists of Ouerea struggled without shipments of supplies from Moghes. Cases of more advanced space crafts being used by the Traditionalists were recorded too, though with little to not success, such as Seryo’s Last Landing, a battle which saw the [[Empire_of_Dominia_Great_Houses#House_Kazhkz|Kazhkz clan]] acquire a large fleet of Human-made shuttles to use in an attempted landing against Skalamar.
''"Awake, dear heart, awake."''<br>
-The Tempest, Act I Scene II


When the War was over and the Hegemony stood victorious, they still lacked interstellar travel of their own, leading Hegemon S’kresti Izweski to offer an amnesty to the growing population of Unathi space pirates in exchange for lending their ships to the Hegemony’s service. This had mixed results, but it did allow the Hegemony to begin the assembly of an, admittedly rag-tag, fleet. This trend continues to this day, also helping the Hegemony deal with the more hostile kinds of [[Unathi Piracy|pirate fleets]]. As [[Hephaestus Industries]] began to expand into the Uueoa-Esa system, the Hegemony was able to partner with the human megacorporation to construct the Hegeranzi Starworks in orbit of the gas giant Omgolo, and with the aid of Hephaestus engineers begin constructing ships of their own. While it was once operated by the Shipwrights’ Guild, their failure to meet demand led to Hephaestus absorbing the guild as a subsidiary.
Hegemon Not'zar reaches out to the Nralakk Federation, hoping that [[Change on the Horizon Arc|recent upheavals]] will allow old grudges to be laid to rest.
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Today, the Izweski Hegemony is a notable regional power in the southern Orion Spur. Though their navy is impressive, it has been hamstrung greatly by the phoron crisis, as many of their larger ships are no longer capable of bluespace travel. This has led to an increase in pirate activity within Hegemony space, as the bulk of Izweski naval power is currently mothballed in Uueoa-Esa until phoron can be found again, or they can be refitted. As the Hegemony's economy continues to suffer through famine and phoron scarcity alike, many fear that its rivals in the region will look to take advantage of its weakened state.
In a surprising announcement from Skalamar today, Hegemon Not’zar Izweski announced that he intends to hold a diplomatic summit with the Nralakk Federation, which will be led by High Speaker Seleta Sarnac. The office of the High Speaker followed up on this, stating that Hegemon Not’zar understands that there is a long and often-troubled history between Sinta and Skrell, and he hopes that the two nations can enter into a more prosperous relationship in future.  


== Izweski Civilian Ship Classes ==
The talks are set to take place on Ouerea, in several weeks’ time. Many have speculated as to the Hegemon’s choice to invite the Skrell delegation to Ouerea rather than Moghes - while some believe it is simply due to the planet’s large Skrell population, others believe that the Hegemon intends to call the Skrell to account for the planet’s occupation during the Contact War.


Most Unathi-manufactured ships are constructed for the Izweski Navy - however, civilian classes have been produced in recent years, largely sold to rich nobles or powerful guilds. In addition, some criminal elements have been able to acquire ships of their own, with the Shortclaw Clan having managed to acquire a rare few civilian freighters for use in smuggling their ill-gotten gains across the Orion Spur. In addition, many Hegemony civilian ships have been stolen and retrofitted by pirate fleets, and it is not uncommon to see the below classes in the hands of such criminals.
The Skrell delegation’s agenda, as well as who their representative will be, remains to be seen. The office of the High Speaker confirmed to us this morning, however, that the Nralakk Federation has accepted the Hegemon’s invitation. Their envoys will likely be en route to Uueoa-Esa already, and many wait apprehensively to see what the Federation hopes to get from these talks.


=== Azkrazal-class Freighter ===
Some among the nobility have been outspoken against the Hegemon’s decision, however - with many protesting the inviting of Skrell to Izweski space, blaming them for everything from the Ouerean Rebellion to the Contact War itself. Perhaps the most outspoken of these was Lord Juyzi Izaku of Mudki, who invited representatives of Sinta Articles to a press conference in the city to issue his statement.


A civilian ship design commonly owned by the traders of the [[Unathi_Guilds#Merchants_Guild|Merchants’ Guild]], Azkrazal-class freighters are designed for long-distance cargo hauling. They make up the majority of Hegemony trade and shipping vessels, and as such are a common sight in any port which trades with the Hegemony, from the [[Republic of Biesel]] to the [[Coalition of Colonies]]. With famine gripping Moghes, many Azkrakal-class vessels have also been repurposed as supply ships, bringing food from Ouerea and other outlying colonies to help alleviate ongoing hunger at the Hegemony’s heart.  
Lord Izaku was certainly passionate on the matter, claiming that ''"The Skrell, they get inside a man’s thoughts, to twist his mind and strip his honor! You see them, small and weak as they are, and you think they are harmless, but they can manipulate your very spirit - look at the slaughter on Ouerea, barely more than five years ago! It was driven by them, twisting innocent Sinta to anarchy and murder, and now the Hegemon wishes to treat with them? He must be careful, lest he find himself dancing on their vile and twisted strings.”''


=== Voidbreaker-class Corvette ===
While the Lord of Mudki is certainly the most outspoken, he is not the only one of the nobility to object to these talks. Several among the nobility have petitioned the Hegemon to turn away from this plan, citing the occupation of Ouerea and subsequent rebellion as proof that the Skrell cannot be trusted to negotiate in good faith.


Based on the original design of the Navy’s corvettes prior to the creation of the Foundation, Voidbreaker-class ships are unarmed and heavily armoured vessels, now primarily seen operated by the Kataphract Guild. These ships are primarily used as transport for Kataphract warriors, as they take on mercenary work across the Spur. While they tend to lack guns, they are often equipped with boarding pods and small, fast, Spearhead-class shuttles to allow their warriors to perform aggressive boarding actions.  While a few of these can still be found in service with the Izweski Navy, they have largely been scrapped or sold off in favour of the newer Foundation-class vessels. A few of them can be found in the possession of pirate groups, especially older fleets such as Izharshan's Raiders.
We at Sinta Articles hope for a resolution that is beneficial to the Hegemony and its people. As always, we shall keep our readers updated on these talks as they develop.


=== Sk’resti-class Colony Ship ===
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Named after the former Hegemon who oversaw their design and construction, Sk’resti-class vessels are the primary colony vessels of the Izweski Hegemony. Enormous. slow vessels filled with construction supplies, cryogenic stasis units, and everything that settlers may need to establish a new colony. No new Sk’resti-class ships have been constructed since the beginning of the phoron crisis, as the Hegemony can barely maintain the territory that it already has. There are none of these ships currently in service, as all of those constructed have served their function and been reassembled into the centres of various Hegemony colonies.
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=Ormish Jrolk Departs For Alien Stars=
'''News Article'''


=== Vharazki-class Transport ===
'''Publisher: Warble Enquirer'''


Named after one of the Zyola worshipped in the [[Southlands]], Vharazki-class vessels are the main civilian transport of the Hegemony. They are small, cramped and generally uncomfortable, but are one of the cheapest and most reliable ways for a Hegemony citizen to travel offworld. Usually, they carry Unathi from Moghes or Ouerea to established colonies, or further afield to the Republic of Biesel. Hephaestus often makes use of these transports for their employees being sent offworld, and they are a common sight in Hephaestus installations across the Spur, bringing a fresh workforce at the behest of the human megacorporation. Like many civilian ships, a few of these can be found in the hands of pirate fleets, often stripped and modified to hold weapons and attack shuttles.
'''Writer: RustingWithYou'''


=== Seeker-class Freight Shuttle ===
'''Editors: Triogenix, Brotendo'''


One of the most common transport shuttles found in the Hegemony, the Seeker is a fat and ungainly shuttle, described by some human pilots who’ve flown them as “Looks like a brick, but steers like a brick”. As such, they are largely used for short-range transport of cargo, and are often used by the crews of Azkrazal-class vessels for pickup of goods. While they are not often used by pirates where better shuttles can be found, there have been a few recorded cases of pirate fleets overriding the safeties of a Seeker, filling it with explosives, and transforming it into a devastating improvised missile.
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=== Glizkin-class Mining Shuttle ===
''“Misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows.”''<br>
-The Tempest, Act II Scene II


Commonly used by the [[Unathi_Guilds#Miners_Guild|Miners’ Guild]], Glizkin-class shuttles are short-range mining vessels, designed for persistent mining of celestial bodies. They are viewed by their crews as small, yet reliable and enduring - much like the [[Tza Prairie]] folk hero for which they are named. These shuttles are too small to carry warp or bluespace drives, and as such they are usually assigned to planetary mining bases or remote space stations, where the Guild miners will live and work for extended periods of isolation.
The Federation's representative departs for Ouerea.
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=== Brick-class Freight Shuttle ===
Grand Advisor of Economic Development Ormish Jrolk has announced their temporary departure from Federation space today - leading a delegation to the planet Ouerea, a warm and hospitable world currently under the rule of the Izweski Hegemony. The ruler of the Hegemony, Hegemon Not’zar Izweski, extended formal invitations to the Nralakk Federation to send a delegation to Ouerea, in the hopes of laying to rest past hostilities between Unathi and Skrell.


The Brick-class is an older model of Hegemonic freight shuttle, largely used for in-system transport prior to reliable access to faster-than-light travel. They are larger than most standard shuttles, which has led to the Brick largely being retired due to the difficulties of fitting them aboard modern Hegemony ships. A few of these vessels can still be seen in service in Uueoa-Esa, largely serving as supply shuttles between the system’s inhabited planets and installations.
The Unathi, for those of our readers who are not aware, rapidly descended into global nuclear warfare following first contact with the Federation and the Solarian Alliance - during which a delegation of Federation diplomats was sent in the hopes of brokering peace between the two warring sides, and preventing needless loss of life. These delegates were murdered, their shuttle shot down by the group known as the ‘Traditionalist Coalition’ (Unrelated to the Homeworld Traditionalist Coalition party), a radical collection of Unathi micro-states opposed to further dealings with the Federation and humanity.  


Many of these shuttles have also proven bountiful targets for pirates, and as such they make up a significant portion of several groups’ fleets. Usually refitted with heavier armour and armed with whatever guns can be found, these shuttles are often used as attack vessels against small or poorly-defended targets. In particular, many of them can be found flying the colours of Izharshan’s Raiders, as they made up the bulk of Iklex Izharshan’s original fleet.  
Since that day, the Federation has had little contact with the Unathi - though for several decades, Federation officials administrated the colony on Ouerea, due to the Hegemon’s inability to do so during wartime. Following the end of what the Unathi have come to call the ‘Contact War’, the Federation graciously returned control of Ouerea to the Unathi, though a substantial Skrell population remains on the planet.  


=== Kutah-class Mining Station ===
Reportedly, the delegation was approved with an overwhelming majority by the Grand Council, with only the Homeworld Traditionalist Coalition voting against. Coalition leader Overseer Nalo Gir-Roq referred to the delegation as “a mistake” during an address to the Council, claiming that for the Federation to involve ourselves further in the affairs of the Spur at large only serves to weaken our position on the interstellar stage. The Coalition was thoroughly outvoted, however, with all other parties standing in favor of the Ouerean talks. Grand Advisor Jrolk and the Federalist League cited the dangers of pirate and Marauder activity on the Federation’s southern border, claiming that forming stronger ties to the nations of the Sparring Sea is a proactive measure to ensure our national security against such threats in future - while voices from the Free Skrell Union cited establishing further connections to Hephaestus Industries as a key reason for building diplomatic ties to the Hegemony.


A station primarily used by the Miners’ Guild, Kutah-class stations are usually temporary outposts, constructed in mineral-rich systems and outfitted with one or more Glizkin-class shuttles. These small, slapdash stations are not designed for long-term operation, and will often fall quickly into disrepair when their operations are concluded. Guildsmen will live there for months to years, mining the local celestial bodies and shipping their ore back to Guild headquarters, where it is sold off. The stations are frequently complained about by miners, as they are cramped, ugly and prone to breaking down, but serving aboard a Kutah-class is considered a rite of passage by many Guildsmen, with the general terribleness of the experience bonding their crews strongly together.
The talks are scheduled to begin in several weeks' time. Questions of whether these talks will lead to future involvement in Unathi affairs, or further connection with alien nations, remain unanswered for now - though the Federation watches eagerly to see what will come of the Ouerean summit.


=== IHSS Reclamation ===
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The IHSS Reclamation, formerly Izweski Station, has been refurbished in recent years. While its crew were pulled out and the station abandoned during the Contact War, the arrival of the K’lax and the beginning of terraforming efforts against the growing Wasteland led the station to find a new purpose - as a key site of Izweski research and monitoring. Crewed by some of the Hegemony’s brightest biologists, geneticists and botanists, as well as workers of the K’lax Hive and even a rare few [[Diona]] gestalts, the station now serves as the centre of efforts to reclaim the Wasteland. Experiments are conducted on genetic modification of Moghresian flora and fauna, climate engineering, radiation cleansing and even genetic modification of the Unathi themselves - all in the name of saving Moghes’ crumbling ecosystem from total collapse.
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=Nralakk Delegation Arrives, Talks Begin=
'''News Article'''


'''Publisher: Sinta Articles'''


== Izweski Military Ship Classes ==
'''Writer: RustingWithYou'''


The Izweski Navy currently has five main ship classes, as well as various associated shuttles, fighters and gunships.
'''Editors: Triogenix'''


=== Foundation-class Corvette ===
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The forerunners of the Izweski Navy, Foundation-class vessels are slim, agile and fast, equipped with high-grade warp drives. They are small vessels, usually assigned to patrol actions, escort duty or anti-pirate operations, and can often be seen in regions such as the Badlands or Sparring Sea attempting to secure Hegemony assets in the region. These ships have seen increasing usage since the phoron crisis, as the bulk of the Navy’s force is currently incapable of interstellar travel. They are usually lightly armed, equipped with Hegemony Bruiser II cannons and lightweight rotary guns.
''“Yet, with my nobler reason 'gainst my fury''<br>
''Do I take part; the rarer action is''<br>
''In virtue than in vengeance.”''<br>
-The Tempest, Act V Scene I


=== Brawler-class Destroyer ===
The talks on Ouerea begin, and speculation abounds on what each side hopes to gain.
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A larger vessel, Brawler-class destroyers make up the bulk of the Izweski navy, and are usually the first line in any major Hegemony military operation. They do not require phoron to run, and as such are the largest ships in the Hegemony fleet that are currently deployable. Currently, they are primarily concentrated within Izweski space, protecting valuable colonies and shipping routes from pirate incursion. Brawlers are equipped with heavy plasteel armour, as well as large mass driver weapons. While these weapons’ size and weight can lead to the Brawler-class being slower and more cumbersome than other nations’ equivalent vessels, they make it extremely effective at punching above its weight class. The more recent Brawler designs have also been heavily front-armoured, aiding in the ramming manoeuvres popularised by Lord Sakax Razi.  
The delegation from the distant Nralakk Federation has arrived, entering the Uueoa-Esa system early this morning before landing on Ouerea properly. Led by Ormish Jrolk, their ‘Grand Advisor of Economic Development’ - a role similar to a Master of Rivers - the delegation was promptly shown to a hotel in New Skalamar’s Founding District, where the talks are set to take place.


=== Bulwark-class Cruiser ===
High Speaker Sarnac was present to welcome the delegation, along with her entourage. To the clamoring of spectators Unathi, Skrell and human alike, they entered the hotel, where the talks have begun in earnest. Though it is very early in the process, our correspondent on the scene was able to glean some insight as to the agendas from both sides.


One of the Hegemony’s larger ships, the Bulwark-class cruiser is an extremely effective design, having seen extensive use in Lord-Admiral Yizarus’s campaign against the pirates of Izharshan’s Raiders. Uniquely for Unathi ships, they are equipped solely with energy weapons, armed with front-mounted heavy lasers, as well as an enormous ion cannon capable of disabling smaller vessels rapidly. However, these energy weapons place an enormous strain on the Bulwark’s power systems, leading to most of them being equipped with large and vulnerable fusion reactors. Their bluespace drives allow them to travel between systems at rapid speeds, but the ongoing phoron crisis has meant that the Hegemony is currently unable to fuel these vessels. Currently, all active Bulwark-class vessels are assigned to the Uueoa-Esa system, protecting Moghes, Tret and Ouerea from any potential threat. They are also armoured for ramming manoeuvres, though due to the size and long-range nature of these ships ramming actions are usually reserved for desperate last resorts, when the ship is already at high risk of destruction.
It appears that the Hegemon, via the High Speaker, has demanded reparations from Nralakk for the occupation of Ouerea, claiming that they had no right to meddle in that world’s affairs and that it was shameful that his father was forced to resort to drastic measures to reclaim what is rightfully an Izweski colony. The Skrell have not taken this well, with their delegation claiming that the Federation was the only reason Ouerea survived the Contact War at all, and that Hegemon S’kresti’s actions were an act of rash bravado, where he could have instead negotiated with the Federation to ensure a peaceful transfer of power. The Skrell delegation also mentioned a shuttle of their diplomats destroyed by Traditionalists during the Contact War, claiming that as the ruler of all Moghes, Hegemon Not’zar bears an obligation to make amends.


=== Hammer-class Battleship ===
So far, neither side seems to be bending on their demands - though the diplomatic process can be a lengthy one, and negotiations have only just begun. Rumors abound on the streets of Ouerea, however, with many claiming that Guildmaster T’zakal of Hephaestus Industries may be invited to the talks. As yet, Hephaestus Industries has not made any statement on the matter, and these rumors may have little merit to them.


A theoretical design, as none have yet been constructed, the Hammer-class is designed to be the equivalent of a human battleship. Designs for these vessels are outfitted with heavy mass-driver mounted weapons, as well as bays for several Siro-class fighters and onboard missile systems. While previous designs were outfitted with bluespace drives, similarly to the Hegemony’s other large ships, rumours from Hegeranzi Starworks indicate that new designs have been updated for warp drives instead - rendering them much slower at interstellar speeds, but capable of operating without dependence on phoron. The immense power requirements of this ship would require an advanced reactor, though the exact specifications of the Hammer-class’s power source have not yet been made public.
As always, we at Sinta Articles will keep our readers updated on these talks as they progress, and we express our deepest hope for a mutually beneficial resolution.  


=== Cataclysm-class Super-dreadnought ===
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The pride of the Izweski Navy, Cataclysm-class vessels are some of the largest ships manufactured anywhere in the Orion Spur. At nearly a kilometre long and two hundred metres wide, these vessels are an awe-inspiring sight, and have traditionally been used as flagships for the Hegemony’s fleets. They are each armed to the teeth, with heavy railgun batteries, heavy laser cannons and mass driver weapons attached, and dual supermatter reactors as a power source. Due to the size of these weapons, their bluespace drives take enormous amounts of phoron fuel to operate, and they were taken out of active service almost as soon as the phoron crisis hit. Despite their intimidating visage, Cataclysm-class vessels have several major weaknesses, the most critical being the supermatter engines. Due to the highly unstable nature of supermatter crystals, minor damage to the engines can easily cascade into a catastrophic disaster, a weakness which was exploited by the pirates of Izharshan’s Raiders in 2458, when the HMV Cataclysm was critically damaged in an act of sabotage. Their size also renders them slow and unwieldy, and while they are devastating at long-range they are vulnerable to smaller attack craft, as their point defence capacity is relatively limited to compensate for the power of their larger weapons systems.
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=Talks Continue On Ouerea; Hephaestus, K’lax Invited=
'''News Article'''


Due to the enormous expense of constructing a Cataclysm-class vessel, the Izweski Hegemony currently only possesses three of these enormous ships, with no plans to construct any more. Some critics of the class have called them enormous vanity projects, and that their only real utility is to look impressive, stating that manufacturing a higher quantity of smaller vessels would have been far more strategically viable in the long run. Currently, all three active Cataclysm-class vessels are located in the Uueoa-Esa system, as they are incapable of interstellar travel.
'''Publisher: Sinta Articles'''


=== Siro-class Fighter ===
'''Writer: RustingWithYou'''


The primary fighter of the Izweski Hegemony, Siro-class vessels are largely found attached to Bulwark-class cruisers, as well as the Cataclysm-class super-dreadnaughts. They are small, two-person fighters, armed with a single rotary cannon. They are lightly armoured, but fearsomely agile, and a force to be reckoned with in large numbers. In recent years, some Bulwark-class vessels have been modified to hold small fighter bays, as the ships designed for carrying them are largely unusable due to the phoron crisis.
'''Editors: Triogenix, Desven'''


=== Spearhead-class Troop Transport ===
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An older model of transport shuttle, the Spearhead-class is used as a troop transport by Hegemony vessels. While it is unarmed and lightly armoured, it is agile and capable of quickly delivering a boarding party to an enemy vessel. The Spearhead-class has largely been replaced by the cheaper Hunter-class in recent years, and many of these shuttles have since been sold off to organisations such as the Kataphract Guild. They are capable of striking fast and hard, and are often favoured as attack craft by pirates and mercenaries who can get their hands on them.
''“The hour's now come;''<br>
''The very minute bids thee ope thine ear.”''<br>
-The Tempest, Act I Scene II


=== Hunter-class Troop Transport ===
The talks continue, and new faces are seen at the table
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The replacement for the Spearhead, Hunter-class vessels are now the primary troop transport of the Izweski Navy. Designed for both spaceborne and atmospheric operation, they are often used in larger engagements for the deployment of Izweski warriors clad in the fearsome breacher suits, dropping them into ground engagements. The Hunter-class is faster than the Spearhead, but larger and less agile. They can usually be found attached to Navy vessels of all sizes, and are never seen far from their motherships - not least because their thrusters consume large amounts of hydrogen and carbon dioxide, and require frequent refuelling to stay active.
The diplomatic talks on Ouerea seem to be making swift progress - while we do not have any further information on how both parties’ agenda is shifting, word from the inside is that attitudes have begun to soften, and that both sides are moving closer to an agreement. What that agreement is, and what it will entail for the Hegemony at large, remains to be seen.
 
Hephaestus Industries has also announced that they will be attending the talks at the Hegemon’s request, with Guildmaster T’zakal issuing a statement that due to the guild’s strong ties to every part of the Hegemonic economy since their recent reorganization of the major Hegemonic guilds, the outcome of these talks is of deep importance to Hephaestus.
 
Guildmaster T’zakal arrived on Ouerea yesterday morning, and spent the day touring the recently-completed Aquacultural Center One - before arriving by shuttle in New Skalamar last night, and traveling straight to the site of the talks. What role Hephaestus may play in this negotiation is as of now unknown.
 
The K’lax Hive have also announced that they will be in attendance at the talks. As one of the largest and most influential vassals of the Hegemon, the Vaurcae of Tret are instrumentally positioned within our nation’s economy, with one of the Hive’s representatives stating that ''“Since our arrival, the K’lax and the Sinta’Unathi have held a shared destiny - and if the Nralakk Federation is to be involved in that destiny, we will be included in the discussions.”''
 
The K’lax delegation at the talks is reportedly being directed by the Queen Vedhra, with representatives of her brood having arrived on Ouerea this afternoon. Sinta Articles reporters attempted to get in contact with the K’laxian delegation in order to elaborate on why the High Queen elected not to send a representative from her own brood, but were unable to clarify. Our correspondents contacted Lady Ta’Akaix’Maz'roth'isek K’lax, the leader of the K’laxian delegation, who stated ''“The High Queen trusts in her servants’ ability in a matter that will affect the Hive in its entirety. Though I serve the Queen Vedhra, my role at this summit is to stand for all the K’lax.”''
 
With the talks soon to enter their second week, we eagerly await further information. As always, we will keep our readers updated as the situation develops.
 
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=Senator Trang Condemns Hephaestus Role in Nralakk Summit=
'''News Article'''
 
'''Publisher: Sol Alliance News Network'''
 
'''Writer: RustingWithYou'''
 
'''Editors: Triogenix'''
 
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''“The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness''<br>
''And time to speak it in.”''<br>
-The Tempest, Act II Scene I
 
The Ouerean summit gains attention from across the stars - and not all are happy to see Hephaestus take such a role.
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Senator Le Hanh Trang has issued a public statement with regards to recent talks between the Nralakk Federation and the Unathi-ruled Izweski Hegemony, condemning the invitation of Hephaestus Industries. In a live statement from Unity Station today, the senator stated that ''“It is a dark day for the Spur when a megacorporation sits at a table with two nations, and negotiates as an equal. We in the Alliance know too well the damage that these corporations can cause - the actions of NanoTrasen have been devastating to the Alliance and its people, and Hephaestus themselves have exploited my homeworld and its people for generations. While this is not unexpected of the Unathi - a species new to the interstellar stage, who do not understand the danger that unchecked corporate power poses - I would expect more wisdom from our long-time allies in the Nralakk Federation than to allow such a predatory force to influence their affairs. I hope that both sides of these Ouerean negotiations realize the foolishness of their actions, and reconsider inviting Hephaestus to their discussion.”''
 
Senator Trang has often made such statements against the megacorporations of the Spur, having been a leading figure in the implementation of the Solarian Corporate Authority and the nationalization of corporate assets across the Alliance. SANN reporters reached out to the Nralakk Federation consulate on Unity Station, and received an official response informing us: ''“The Nralakk Federation is well aware of all risks involved in these negotiations, but we do not make our decisions based on fear. Rest assured that our representatives shall act with the wisdom that we pride ourselves on, and that we extend our hopes that ill-founded fear is not allowed to jeopardize the friendship between our two great nations.”''
 
SANN has also reached out to staff at the Alliance embassy on Moghes for comment, but we have only received a fax informing us that the Alliance has yet to take an official stance on the matter. Time will tell whether or not Senator Trang’s words will reach our allies in the Federation, however - or whether Hephaestus will keep its seat at the negotiating table.
 
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=Agreement Reached on Ouerea!=
'''News Article'''
 
'''Publisher: Sinta Articles'''
 
'''Writer: RustingWithYou'''
 
'''Editors: Triogenix'''
 
20/05/2466
 
''“And as the morning steals upon the night,''<br>
''Melting the darkness, so their rising senses''<br>
''Begin to chase the ignorant fumes that mantle''<br>
''Their clearer reason.”''<br>
-The Tempest, Act V Scene I
 
Old grudges are settled, and new accords are struck.
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The High Speaker has announced that the talks with the Nralakk Federation, which have been ongoing for nearly a month, have reached an end, with both parties finally reaching an agreement. She was photographed with the Skrell representative, Ormish Jrolk, proudly announcing the signing of the newly-named Nralakk-Izweski Mutual Prosperity Agreement.
 
The agreement is a lengthy one, but our correspondents have gathered the main points that are most likely to impact our readers, and what they may mean for the future of our own nation and our newfound friends in the Nralakk Federation. The agreement entails the following:
 
* The Nralakk Federation will formally acknowledge its unlawful occupation of Ouerea - while both parties recognise the difficulties the Contact War posed to colonial administration, the Federation will formally acknowledge that control should have been returned immediately following the end of the war on Moghes, and that Hegemon S’kresti should not have had to resort to military action to see our colony returned to us. The Federation has declined to comment on the Sol Alliance’s role in the Ouerean affair, stating that it lies outside the purview of the summit.
* As a form of reparation for their interference in Sinta affairs, the Federation will offer the assistance of its scientists in combating the spreading of the Wasteland, as well as assisting in medical treatment of those harmed by radiation.
* The Hegemon has made a formal trade agreement with the Federation, and is set to begin exporting raw materials to Skrell space soon via Hephaestus Industries. Guildmaster T’zakal has strongly endorsed this announcement, welcoming the opportunity to expand further into alien markets.  
* The Hegemony will permit the ships of the Federation’s ‘Qukala’ (their primary military force) to dock at any Izweski colony, station or port. This will allow our new trade partners to assist the Izweski Navy in ensuring that cargo vessels are capable of safely traveling through the Badlands and Sparring Sea without threat of piracy.
While some still remain skeptical of the Nralakk-Izweski Mutual Prosperity Agreement, the mood across the Hegemony overall is one of celebration, as the Federation’s commitment to the restoration efforts on Moghes has been declared.
 
An initial group of Federation scientists and healers is set to arrive within the month, to begin working to both treat radiation-related disorders among the population and to work with the brightest minds of the Hegemony in accelerating environmental restoration efforts on Moghes. High Speaker Sarnac made a public address from Skalamar, having seen the Skrell delegation safely depart from the system, bound to return to Federation space. From the Izweski keep, the High Speaker addressed the assembled press, stating:
 
''“It has been a long and arduous negotiation - but both the Hegemon and myself are pleased at this outcome. The rabble-rousing of some who believe the Skrell hold some sort of nefarious agenda can be safely dismissed - and on behalf of myself and Hegemon Not’zar, I wish to welcome the aid of our new allies in the Nralakk Federation in the restoration of our world. May the Great Spirit bless this new agreement, and the wisdom of our Hegemon in seeking such a powerful ally.”''
 
The Nralakk Federation has also made plans for the reopening of the embassy in Skalamar, having made an agreement with Hephaestus Industries to begin construction on new premises immediately. Though an ambassador has yet to be appointed, Grand Advisor Jrolk did make a brief statement to Sinta Articles earlier today, stating on behalf of the Nralakk Federation their satisfaction with the agreement reached - and that they look forward to the age of future cooperation between our two nations that this agreement heralds.
 
We at Sinta Articles strongly congratulate the Hegemon for this alliance, as well as the offer of assistance from our new friends in the Federation. As always, we will keep our readers updated as the situation develops further.
 
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The Horizon crew was invited to the Grand Ouerean Hotel in New Skalamar, while humanitarian program representatives inspected the vessel. While the crew enjoyed the hotel's many amenities, command met with representatives of the Hegemony, the Federation, the K'lax Hive, and Hephaestus Industries, who briefed them on the significance of their mission. The Horizon was informed that their first major mission would be to assist the town of Kazseres, located in the southern Tza Prairie.
 
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New Blades, Old Wounds
2024 Event Timeline
Galactic Events N/A
Major Events Silicon Nightmares Arc · New Blades, Old Wounds Arc
Minor Events Stoking The Flames Arc · Demands of the Three Arc · War in Heaven Arc
This is the overview and timeline page for the New Blades, Old Wounds Arc which began on April 20, 2024 and pertains largely to Unathi and Skrell lore.
It is centered around the relationship between the Izweski Hegemony and the Nralakk Federation, and their joint humanitarian efforts on the planet Moghes.
Below is a summary of the arc's applicable news articles, and additions.

Hegemon Announces Talks With Skrell!

News Article

Publisher: Sinta Articles

Writer: RustingWithYou

Editors: Triogenix

20/04/2466

"Awake, dear heart, awake."
-The Tempest, Act I Scene II

Hegemon Not'zar reaches out to the Nralakk Federation, hoping that recent upheavals will allow old grudges to be laid to rest.

In a surprising announcement from Skalamar today, Hegemon Not’zar Izweski announced that he intends to hold a diplomatic summit with the Nralakk Federation, which will be led by High Speaker Seleta Sarnac. The office of the High Speaker followed up on this, stating that Hegemon Not’zar understands that there is a long and often-troubled history between Sinta and Skrell, and he hopes that the two nations can enter into a more prosperous relationship in future.

The talks are set to take place on Ouerea, in several weeks’ time. Many have speculated as to the Hegemon’s choice to invite the Skrell delegation to Ouerea rather than Moghes - while some believe it is simply due to the planet’s large Skrell population, others believe that the Hegemon intends to call the Skrell to account for the planet’s occupation during the Contact War.

The Skrell delegation’s agenda, as well as who their representative will be, remains to be seen. The office of the High Speaker confirmed to us this morning, however, that the Nralakk Federation has accepted the Hegemon’s invitation. Their envoys will likely be en route to Uueoa-Esa already, and many wait apprehensively to see what the Federation hopes to get from these talks.

Some among the nobility have been outspoken against the Hegemon’s decision, however - with many protesting the inviting of Skrell to Izweski space, blaming them for everything from the Ouerean Rebellion to the Contact War itself. Perhaps the most outspoken of these was Lord Juyzi Izaku of Mudki, who invited representatives of Sinta Articles to a press conference in the city to issue his statement.

Lord Izaku was certainly passionate on the matter, claiming that "The Skrell, they get inside a man’s thoughts, to twist his mind and strip his honor! You see them, small and weak as they are, and you think they are harmless, but they can manipulate your very spirit - look at the slaughter on Ouerea, barely more than five years ago! It was driven by them, twisting innocent Sinta to anarchy and murder, and now the Hegemon wishes to treat with them? He must be careful, lest he find himself dancing on their vile and twisted strings.”

While the Lord of Mudki is certainly the most outspoken, he is not the only one of the nobility to object to these talks. Several among the nobility have petitioned the Hegemon to turn away from this plan, citing the occupation of Ouerea and subsequent rebellion as proof that the Skrell cannot be trusted to negotiate in good faith.

We at Sinta Articles hope for a resolution that is beneficial to the Hegemony and its people. As always, we shall keep our readers updated on these talks as they develop.

Ormish Jrolk Departs For Alien Stars

News Article

Publisher: Warble Enquirer

Writer: RustingWithYou

Editors: Triogenix, Brotendo

26/04/2466

“Misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows.”
-The Tempest, Act II Scene II

The Federation's representative departs for Ouerea.

Grand Advisor of Economic Development Ormish Jrolk has announced their temporary departure from Federation space today - leading a delegation to the planet Ouerea, a warm and hospitable world currently under the rule of the Izweski Hegemony. The ruler of the Hegemony, Hegemon Not’zar Izweski, extended formal invitations to the Nralakk Federation to send a delegation to Ouerea, in the hopes of laying to rest past hostilities between Unathi and Skrell.

The Unathi, for those of our readers who are not aware, rapidly descended into global nuclear warfare following first contact with the Federation and the Solarian Alliance - during which a delegation of Federation diplomats was sent in the hopes of brokering peace between the two warring sides, and preventing needless loss of life. These delegates were murdered, their shuttle shot down by the group known as the ‘Traditionalist Coalition’ (Unrelated to the Homeworld Traditionalist Coalition party), a radical collection of Unathi micro-states opposed to further dealings with the Federation and humanity.

Since that day, the Federation has had little contact with the Unathi - though for several decades, Federation officials administrated the colony on Ouerea, due to the Hegemon’s inability to do so during wartime. Following the end of what the Unathi have come to call the ‘Contact War’, the Federation graciously returned control of Ouerea to the Unathi, though a substantial Skrell population remains on the planet.

Reportedly, the delegation was approved with an overwhelming majority by the Grand Council, with only the Homeworld Traditionalist Coalition voting against. Coalition leader Overseer Nalo Gir-Roq referred to the delegation as “a mistake” during an address to the Council, claiming that for the Federation to involve ourselves further in the affairs of the Spur at large only serves to weaken our position on the interstellar stage. The Coalition was thoroughly outvoted, however, with all other parties standing in favor of the Ouerean talks. Grand Advisor Jrolk and the Federalist League cited the dangers of pirate and Marauder activity on the Federation’s southern border, claiming that forming stronger ties to the nations of the Sparring Sea is a proactive measure to ensure our national security against such threats in future - while voices from the Free Skrell Union cited establishing further connections to Hephaestus Industries as a key reason for building diplomatic ties to the Hegemony.

The talks are scheduled to begin in several weeks' time. Questions of whether these talks will lead to future involvement in Unathi affairs, or further connection with alien nations, remain unanswered for now - though the Federation watches eagerly to see what will come of the Ouerean summit.

Nralakk Delegation Arrives, Talks Begin

News Article

Publisher: Sinta Articles

Writer: RustingWithYou

Editors: Triogenix

30/04/2466

“Yet, with my nobler reason 'gainst my fury
Do I take part; the rarer action is
In virtue than in vengeance.”
-The Tempest, Act V Scene I

The talks on Ouerea begin, and speculation abounds on what each side hopes to gain.

The delegation from the distant Nralakk Federation has arrived, entering the Uueoa-Esa system early this morning before landing on Ouerea properly. Led by Ormish Jrolk, their ‘Grand Advisor of Economic Development’ - a role similar to a Master of Rivers - the delegation was promptly shown to a hotel in New Skalamar’s Founding District, where the talks are set to take place.

High Speaker Sarnac was present to welcome the delegation, along with her entourage. To the clamoring of spectators Unathi, Skrell and human alike, they entered the hotel, where the talks have begun in earnest. Though it is very early in the process, our correspondent on the scene was able to glean some insight as to the agendas from both sides.

It appears that the Hegemon, via the High Speaker, has demanded reparations from Nralakk for the occupation of Ouerea, claiming that they had no right to meddle in that world’s affairs and that it was shameful that his father was forced to resort to drastic measures to reclaim what is rightfully an Izweski colony. The Skrell have not taken this well, with their delegation claiming that the Federation was the only reason Ouerea survived the Contact War at all, and that Hegemon S’kresti’s actions were an act of rash bravado, where he could have instead negotiated with the Federation to ensure a peaceful transfer of power. The Skrell delegation also mentioned a shuttle of their diplomats destroyed by Traditionalists during the Contact War, claiming that as the ruler of all Moghes, Hegemon Not’zar bears an obligation to make amends.

So far, neither side seems to be bending on their demands - though the diplomatic process can be a lengthy one, and negotiations have only just begun. Rumors abound on the streets of Ouerea, however, with many claiming that Guildmaster T’zakal of Hephaestus Industries may be invited to the talks. As yet, Hephaestus Industries has not made any statement on the matter, and these rumors may have little merit to them.

As always, we at Sinta Articles will keep our readers updated on these talks as they progress, and we express our deepest hope for a mutually beneficial resolution.

Talks Continue On Ouerea; Hephaestus, K’lax Invited

News Article

Publisher: Sinta Articles

Writer: RustingWithYou

Editors: Triogenix, Desven

5/05/2466

“The hour's now come;
The very minute bids thee ope thine ear.”
-The Tempest, Act I Scene II

The talks continue, and new faces are seen at the table

The diplomatic talks on Ouerea seem to be making swift progress - while we do not have any further information on how both parties’ agenda is shifting, word from the inside is that attitudes have begun to soften, and that both sides are moving closer to an agreement. What that agreement is, and what it will entail for the Hegemony at large, remains to be seen.

Hephaestus Industries has also announced that they will be attending the talks at the Hegemon’s request, with Guildmaster T’zakal issuing a statement that due to the guild’s strong ties to every part of the Hegemonic economy since their recent reorganization of the major Hegemonic guilds, the outcome of these talks is of deep importance to Hephaestus.

Guildmaster T’zakal arrived on Ouerea yesterday morning, and spent the day touring the recently-completed Aquacultural Center One - before arriving by shuttle in New Skalamar last night, and traveling straight to the site of the talks. What role Hephaestus may play in this negotiation is as of now unknown.

The K’lax Hive have also announced that they will be in attendance at the talks. As one of the largest and most influential vassals of the Hegemon, the Vaurcae of Tret are instrumentally positioned within our nation’s economy, with one of the Hive’s representatives stating that “Since our arrival, the K’lax and the Sinta’Unathi have held a shared destiny - and if the Nralakk Federation is to be involved in that destiny, we will be included in the discussions.”

The K’lax delegation at the talks is reportedly being directed by the Queen Vedhra, with representatives of her brood having arrived on Ouerea this afternoon. Sinta Articles reporters attempted to get in contact with the K’laxian delegation in order to elaborate on why the High Queen elected not to send a representative from her own brood, but were unable to clarify. Our correspondents contacted Lady Ta’Akaix’Maz'roth'isek K’lax, the leader of the K’laxian delegation, who stated “The High Queen trusts in her servants’ ability in a matter that will affect the Hive in its entirety. Though I serve the Queen Vedhra, my role at this summit is to stand for all the K’lax.”

With the talks soon to enter their second week, we eagerly await further information. As always, we will keep our readers updated as the situation develops.

Senator Trang Condemns Hephaestus Role in Nralakk Summit

News Article

Publisher: Sol Alliance News Network

Writer: RustingWithYou

Editors: Triogenix

12/05/2466

“The truth you speak doth lack some gentleness
And time to speak it in.”
-The Tempest, Act II Scene I

The Ouerean summit gains attention from across the stars - and not all are happy to see Hephaestus take such a role.

Senator Le Hanh Trang has issued a public statement with regards to recent talks between the Nralakk Federation and the Unathi-ruled Izweski Hegemony, condemning the invitation of Hephaestus Industries. In a live statement from Unity Station today, the senator stated that “It is a dark day for the Spur when a megacorporation sits at a table with two nations, and negotiates as an equal. We in the Alliance know too well the damage that these corporations can cause - the actions of NanoTrasen have been devastating to the Alliance and its people, and Hephaestus themselves have exploited my homeworld and its people for generations. While this is not unexpected of the Unathi - a species new to the interstellar stage, who do not understand the danger that unchecked corporate power poses - I would expect more wisdom from our long-time allies in the Nralakk Federation than to allow such a predatory force to influence their affairs. I hope that both sides of these Ouerean negotiations realize the foolishness of their actions, and reconsider inviting Hephaestus to their discussion.”

Senator Trang has often made such statements against the megacorporations of the Spur, having been a leading figure in the implementation of the Solarian Corporate Authority and the nationalization of corporate assets across the Alliance. SANN reporters reached out to the Nralakk Federation consulate on Unity Station, and received an official response informing us: “The Nralakk Federation is well aware of all risks involved in these negotiations, but we do not make our decisions based on fear. Rest assured that our representatives shall act with the wisdom that we pride ourselves on, and that we extend our hopes that ill-founded fear is not allowed to jeopardize the friendship between our two great nations.”

SANN has also reached out to staff at the Alliance embassy on Moghes for comment, but we have only received a fax informing us that the Alliance has yet to take an official stance on the matter. Time will tell whether or not Senator Trang’s words will reach our allies in the Federation, however - or whether Hephaestus will keep its seat at the negotiating table.

Agreement Reached on Ouerea!

News Article

Publisher: Sinta Articles

Writer: RustingWithYou

Editors: Triogenix

20/05/2466

“And as the morning steals upon the night,
Melting the darkness, so their rising senses
Begin to chase the ignorant fumes that mantle
Their clearer reason.”
-The Tempest, Act V Scene I

Old grudges are settled, and new accords are struck.

The High Speaker has announced that the talks with the Nralakk Federation, which have been ongoing for nearly a month, have reached an end, with both parties finally reaching an agreement. She was photographed with the Skrell representative, Ormish Jrolk, proudly announcing the signing of the newly-named Nralakk-Izweski Mutual Prosperity Agreement.

The agreement is a lengthy one, but our correspondents have gathered the main points that are most likely to impact our readers, and what they may mean for the future of our own nation and our newfound friends in the Nralakk Federation. The agreement entails the following:

  • The Nralakk Federation will formally acknowledge its unlawful occupation of Ouerea - while both parties recognise the difficulties the Contact War posed to colonial administration, the Federation will formally acknowledge that control should have been returned immediately following the end of the war on Moghes, and that Hegemon S’kresti should not have had to resort to military action to see our colony returned to us. The Federation has declined to comment on the Sol Alliance’s role in the Ouerean affair, stating that it lies outside the purview of the summit.
  • As a form of reparation for their interference in Sinta affairs, the Federation will offer the assistance of its scientists in combating the spreading of the Wasteland, as well as assisting in medical treatment of those harmed by radiation.
  • The Hegemon has made a formal trade agreement with the Federation, and is set to begin exporting raw materials to Skrell space soon via Hephaestus Industries. Guildmaster T’zakal has strongly endorsed this announcement, welcoming the opportunity to expand further into alien markets.
  • The Hegemony will permit the ships of the Federation’s ‘Qukala’ (their primary military force) to dock at any Izweski colony, station or port. This will allow our new trade partners to assist the Izweski Navy in ensuring that cargo vessels are capable of safely traveling through the Badlands and Sparring Sea without threat of piracy.

While some still remain skeptical of the Nralakk-Izweski Mutual Prosperity Agreement, the mood across the Hegemony overall is one of celebration, as the Federation’s commitment to the restoration efforts on Moghes has been declared.

An initial group of Federation scientists and healers is set to arrive within the month, to begin working to both treat radiation-related disorders among the population and to work with the brightest minds of the Hegemony in accelerating environmental restoration efforts on Moghes. High Speaker Sarnac made a public address from Skalamar, having seen the Skrell delegation safely depart from the system, bound to return to Federation space. From the Izweski keep, the High Speaker addressed the assembled press, stating:

“It has been a long and arduous negotiation - but both the Hegemon and myself are pleased at this outcome. The rabble-rousing of some who believe the Skrell hold some sort of nefarious agenda can be safely dismissed - and on behalf of myself and Hegemon Not’zar, I wish to welcome the aid of our new allies in the Nralakk Federation in the restoration of our world. May the Great Spirit bless this new agreement, and the wisdom of our Hegemon in seeking such a powerful ally.”

The Nralakk Federation has also made plans for the reopening of the embassy in Skalamar, having made an agreement with Hephaestus Industries to begin construction on new premises immediately. Though an ambassador has yet to be appointed, Grand Advisor Jrolk did make a brief statement to Sinta Articles earlier today, stating on behalf of the Nralakk Federation their satisfaction with the agreement reached - and that they look forward to the age of future cooperation between our two nations that this agreement heralds.

We at Sinta Articles strongly congratulate the Hegemon for this alliance, as well as the offer of assistance from our new friends in the Federation. As always, we will keep our readers updated as the situation develops further.

Chapter I: Strange Bedfellows

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Via Hephaestus, the SCC is invited to participate in the humanitarian program. Fresh from their recent successes on Konyang, the SCCV Horizon is deployed to the Uueoa-Esa system.

The Horizon crew was invited to the Grand Ouerean Hotel in New Skalamar, while humanitarian program representatives inspected the vessel. While the crew enjoyed the hotel's many amenities, command met with representatives of the Hegemony, the Federation, the K'lax Hive, and Hephaestus Industries, who briefed them on the significance of their mission. The Horizon was informed that their first major mission would be to assist the town of Kazseres, located in the southern Tza Prairie.

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