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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>
<div style="font-size:110%; border:2px solid #dca200; margin:0; background:#29870e; padding:.1em; color:#fff;">Below is a summary of the arc's applicable news articles, and additions.</div>


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=Hegemon Announces Talks With Skrell!=
'''News Article'''


== Overview ==
'''Publisher: Sinta Articles'''
''“You have made a ruin, and you call it peace, Izweski. May the spirits of my ancestors show you the same honour that you have shown us.”''
-Last words of General Mizak Azarak, commander of the Kingdom’s forces during the Contact War.


The Broken Coalition is located in the southeastern regions of Moghes, clinging to the southern borders of the Wasteland. Prior to the Contact War, this region was the heartland of the Traditionalist Coalition’s most influential kingdom - the Azarak Kingdom, main rivals of the Izweski in the years prior to the War. Once known as the Vharzk Steppes, the region was home to sprawling grasslands and scattered forests - all lost to the Wasteland. Now, the few remaining cities of the Broken Coalition cling to the borders of the Wasteland, struggling still to rebuild from the ashes of the Contact War.
'''Writer: RustingWithYou'''


The Azarak Kingdom was a key force in the founding of the Traditionalist Coalition, with King Don’zai Azarak acting as one of the Coalition’s key leaders during the Contact War. Following the Fall of Darakath and the end of the war, the Azarak clan were destroyed utterly by the Izweski - the Hegemony refused to accept the possibility of any restoration movements rising to challenge their power in the years to come. Signs of this sentiment are watched for heavily, and possessing the banners or symbols of the old kingdom is a crime that can be punished severely - though in many regions, this law is not well-enforced. Now, three clans hold power in the region - though this may be more of a curse than a blessing, as the woes of the Broken Coalition grow worse by the day - and should it finally collapse, the blame will fall squarely on its new rulers. These clans are the Zirak, the Gwarlza, and the Yu’zrai, each ruling one of the three cities of the region. They are all relative newcomers to their positions, each having been installed by the Izweski following the Contact War. Historically, all three have been relatively minor noble clans - vassals of the Azarak in the years before the Contact War, suddenly thrust into power as their superiors were put to the sword by the victorious Izweski. Perhaps the most precariously positioned of these three clans is the Zirak, with their city of Sahltyr under constant threat from the ever-approaching Wasteland. While the high mountains and defense systems of the Azarak heartland protected them from nuclear devastation, the region around Lake Sahl is cut off, surrounded by harsh wastes. Supply lines run through the desert towards Darakath, and are brought in by shuttle from less devastated regions, but the large presence of Gawgaryn raiders in the Wasteland around Sahltyr makes bringing supplies in difficult, especially as the local nobility’s levies are stretched increasingly thin protecting their own lands from banditry. Lake Sahl provides most of the food for the city - however, radioactive fallout from the Contact War still contaminates the lake, having killed large portions of the fish population, and leading to harsh rationing in order to feed the city - especially in recent years as famine grips the wider Hegemony. Its position in the Wasteland has also made the city and its supply routes a prime target for Gawgaryn raids, with local levies stretched thin to protect what little habitable land the city has left. Lord Zirak has, in recent years, been heavily pushing Izweski modernisation on his city, in the hopes of revitalising it. The traditional nobility of the city are far from happy about this, however - with many of them still viewing him as little better than a jumped-up traitor and a puppet for Izweski rule.
'''Editors: Triogenix'''


In frozen Janvir, far to the south, the Yu’zrai clan fares somewhat better - Lord Yu’zrai’s generosity has won many of his vassals to his side, despite his having been installed by the Izweski. His clan was a wealthy one prior to the Contact War, and much of that wealth has been spent on buying the loyalty of those under him - a tactic which seems to have largely been successful in stabilising his position.The remote city in the freezing mountains was spared nuclear devastation, and its surrender during the Izweski conquest of the region meant that most of its infrastructure was left intact. While the general state of the region has certainly brought hardship to the locals, most of the land around the city was left untouched, and Lake Z’aith remains uncontaminated by radiation, allowing Janvir to continue to feed itself. As famine grips the rest of the Hegemony, the remote nature of the city and difficulties in extracting food from the region have been a surprising boon to the residents of Janvir, as they have not been expected to provide much to alleviate famine in the wider Hegemony.
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The heart of the Broken Coalition, however, lies with the Gwarlza clan, and their seat in the city of Darakath. The capital of the Azarak Kingdom, the fall of Darakath marked the end of the Contact War, and the victory of the Izweski Hegemony. The city was once known for its vast and ornate architecture - much of which still lies in ruins, as the city was sacked by the victorious armies of the Izweski. The city’s population has been decimated by war, famine, and citizens simply fleeing for a better lot elsewhere - it held two million Sinta prior to the Contact War, and now has barely a hundred and fifty thousand inhabitants. Much of the city lies unoccupied, and still ruined from Izweski bombing. The Izweski-installed ruler, Lord Razkara Gwarlza, has grand plans, however - intent on restoring the former glory of the city. While the other cities of the Broken Coalition largely closed their doors to refugees of the Wasteland, Gwarlza has welcomed them to reinforce the city’s dwindling labour force, allowed heavy Hephaestus investment in his city, and has even been in talks with representatives of the K’lax about hiring their Workers to supplement the rebuilding of the city - a proposal which, if it succeeds, will make many of the Traditionalist nobles furious with him. Gwarlza seems to pay this little mind - he is determined to drag his city kicking and screaming into the 26th century.
''"Awake, dear heart, awake."''<br>
-The Tempest, Act I Scene II


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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Most of the steppes were rendered uninhabitable by the Contact War. The few surviving regions are the cities that were protected from atomic strikes, strategically located near the region’s lakes. Fishing from the lakes of this region is the main food source of the Broken Coalition - however with radioactive fallout and recent famine, this is becoming increasingly harder to sustain. The region is perched on a precipice, and the coming years will determine whether the Broken Coalition will mend itself, or shatter entirely.  
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.  


== Culture == 
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.
''“We can forgive if we can forget. We cannot forget.”''
-Old Vharzk Steppes proverb


Prior to the Contact War, the culture of the Vharzk Steppes was a proud one. Large herds of threshbeasts and warmounts roamed the steppes, and the Sinta of the region were known for their skill as cavalry. While some of these beasts survive in the Wasteland, the vast majority of the great herds of the Vharzk Steppes have been wiped out, with what remains often being used as beasts of burden or of war by Gawgaryn raiders and other Wastelanders.  
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.


The Sinta of the Vharzk Steppes were, by and large, known as fierce and honorable warriors - fast friends and ferocious enemies. It was said that one could steal a fish from a Vharzk Sinta, and three generations later his grandson would track yours down, face him in a duel, and take the fish back. Jokes about Vharzk Sinta and their grudges were commonplace, though these have fallen out of fashion in the years following the Contact War. These traditions have continued on, as Sinta from the region are also known for their adherence to tradition - while all Sinta have a great degree of reverence for their ancestors, the Vharzk take it a step further, believing that the spirits of their greatest ancestors are anchored to the world by their descendants’ veneration, and that it is their solemn duty to uphold and honour their memories. As such, they are an extremely traditional people, and highly resistant to change viewed as unnecessary. Given their history with the Traditionalist Coalition, the locals are highly suspicious of alien presence, and few non-Unathi can be found anywhere in the region.  
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.  


Due to this culture and history, resentment of the Hegemony is common in the Broken Coalition. While the Azarak Kingdom is dead, with its ruling clan extinguished, most of the locals would still think of themselves as citizens of the Kingdom, rather than the Hegemony - and would view the Izweski as foreign occupiers. While most begrudgingly accept the Hegemony’s rule, it is generally viewed as a temporary situation, to be overcome with time. Banners of the fallen kingdom are often hung in secret, and when the return of the old ways is discussed, it is always ‘when’, never ‘if’. A popular legend among the locals is the idea of the last Azarak - that Queen Wei’za Azarak had laid an egg prior to the fall of the city, which was smuggled into the Wasteland by Kingdom soldiers. While this tale is an unlikely one, it does demonstrate to the Hegemony a disturbing truth. Should a remnant of the Azarak arise, or a charismatic enough leader claiming to be one, it is highly likely that much of the region would rise in rebellion behind them - even if doing so against the might of the Izweski would surely bring their doom. In spite of the overwhelming might of the Hegemony, some rebel groups persist in the region, even decades after the end of the Contact War. Hiding in the mountains and the Wasteland, these holdout loyalists of the Azarak Kingdom and the Traditionalist Coalition continue to fight, launching attacks on the Hegemonic presence in the region. The Izweski-appointed lords of the Broken Coalition have tried for years, with little success, to root out these holdouts - likely due to the material support of the general population. While the Hegemony considers them criminals and bandits, little better than the Gawgaryn of the Wasteland, the whispers on the street tell a different story - of the heroes of the Last Retinue, who refuse to bend or break before the tyrant Not’zar.  
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.”''


The larger guilds of the Hegemony have little presence in the region, with most of the region’s industry being overseen by smaller, regional guilds, struggling to deal with their lack of manpower and resources. While some guilds have tried to expand into the region, few of the locals have any desire to work with Hegemonic guilds, choosing instead to cling to their pride in their own guilds. However, there has been some expansion into the region from Izweski guilds - largely in Sahltyr, as Lord Zirak is desperate to modernise his lands. The Merchants’ Guild, Junzi Electric and the Construction Coalition have all expanded into the city, and worked on aggressive takeovers of local guilds, introducing the benefits of modern Izweski life to the city. This has led to Zirak being somewhat popular among the peasantry, who cannot deny the benefits that the Hegemonic guilds have brought to them - however, many of the old guildmasters and nobility are furious with him over it - and should they rise against him, he lacks the military power to quell a rebellion alone..  
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.


In the region surrounding Darakath, however, Lord Gwarlza has made a highly controversial choice - inviting Hephaestus Industries with open arms, and seizing the assets of several local guilds to sell them off to the megacorporation. This investment has led to rapid success in reconstruction of the city, though the local nobility has been furious with this decision, with a large bounty currently standing on Gwarlza’s head with the assassins of the Shadow Service. However, he has managed to avoid assassination so far, and the wealth brought by Hephaestus may fulfil his dream of restoring Darakath - even if some believe that to do so is to sell the city’s soul piece by piece. It is a common rumour that the Darakath nobility plot rebellion - however, Gwarlza has greatly expanded his personal military force in recent years. The wealth brought to his clan by sales of guild assets to Hephaestus has let him hire mercenaries to augment his personal levies, and he has offered pardons to criminals, Wasteland raiders, and even some Guwan in exchange for their service. This has led to his forces having a not entirely undeserved reputation as dishonourable thugs, often shaking down local businesses for their own profit. Nonetheless, they are effective fighters, and have insured Gwarlza against his nobles rising against him.  
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.


== Faith ==
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''“Ashen King, valiant ruler in death as in life. Grant me vengeance, grant me fury, grant me flame.”''
-A prayer, offered in secrecy to King Don’zai Arazak’s spirit.


The Broken Coalition is majority Th’akh. Sk’akh is viewed as the faith of the honorless Izweski occupiers, and its priests are unwelcome in their efforts to convert the people of the region, with some travelling priests in rural regions of the Coalition never having returned - allegedly, due to Gawgaryn incursions. Even among the Izweski-installed nobility, conversions are few and far between.
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=Ormish Jrolk Departs For Alien Stars=
'''News Article'''


The radical followers of Judiza Si’akh have found equally little welcome in the Broken Coalition, with those few who come to the region being met with death or imprisonment. This is largely due to its status as a splinter faith of Sk’akh, as well as its beliefs on the Contact War - as the heartland of the former Traditionalist Coalition, the locals of the region take the idea that nuclear war was some form of divine judgement very poorly.
'''Publisher: Warble Enquirer'''


If there is one thing that the Broken Coalition and the Hegemony can agree upon, however, it is the danger of the Aut’akh faith. Followers of this faith often face mob justice before local law enforcement can even get to them, and several Sinta who have chosen to replace missing limbs with cybernetic replacements have been caught up in this, and found the wrath of their neighbours turned upon them. As such, there is only one undercity commune in the region, located beneath Sahltyr - and its primary function is to help Aut’akh in the region escape to the wider Hegemony, or offworld entirely. Life in the Sahltyr Commune is fraught with danger, with Lord Zirak’s forces frequently sweeping below the city in the hopes of eradicating the Aut’akh threat once and for all.
'''Writer: RustingWithYou'''


The local variety of Th’akh leans even more into the veneration of ancestors than most. The Sinta of the Broken Coalition believe that the spirits of their greatest ancestors are anchored to the world by their descendants’ veneration and remembrance. Often, young Sinta will choose one of their ancestors as a ‘patron’ of sorts, and seek to honour them through recreation of their deeds. With the aid of shamans, they will seek to commune with the spirit of their patron ancestor for guidance.
'''Editors: Triogenix, Brotendo'''


Due to the nature of Vharzk Th’akh, the specific spirits venerated are different for each clan. However, there are few who have known such honour in life that they transcend the bounds of clan, and are venerated by many Sinta across the region. These Sinta are known as the Most Honoured, and shrines to them can often be found scattered across the Broken Coalition, whether in the clutter of the cities or standing alone in the sands of the Wasteland.
26/04/2466


'''The Most Honored'''
''“Misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows.”''<br>
-The Tempest, Act II Scene II


Don’zai Azarak, the Ashen King - A controversial choice for an honoured ancestor, and one that is not claimed openly. Veneration of King Don’zai is prohibited under the law, but that has not stopped many locals from seeking to uphold his spirit anyway, with shrines to the fallen king being hidden all across the region. The Ashen King is known as a spirit of ash, fire and brutal vengeance. Those who claim him as their patron often will engage in acts of guerilla warfare against the local Izweski, despite the numerous violations of a warrior’s honour this involves, claiming that the Izweski have no honour, and can expect none in return. It is common for a dying Sinta who feels some great need for revenge to call upon the Ashen King to strike down their enemies, or to pray for him to bring an end to the Izweski in fire and blood.
The Federation's representative departs for Ouerea.
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Hareshksh Iiziu, the Savior - a common choice for healers, Harshksh Iiziu was once the chief physician to an Azarak King in the days of the Second Hegemony. When a deadly plague struck the kingdom in the human year 1946, it was Iiziu who led the team of scientists that ultimately created and distributed the vaccine, and was honoured greatly for it. After her death, she was claimed as a patron by many young women seeking to follow her path, and eventually named to the ranks of the Most Honoured. Shrines to her are often found in clinics, hospitals and laboratories. She is often prayed to by healers, as well as the sick, injured and dying.  
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.


Kolere Koss, the Tamer of Storms - a common choice for engineers, Kolere Koss lived during the early 1900s. While the Azarak never bent their knees to the Sarakus Hegemony, and thus never benefited from their Great Endeavor, Kolere Koss was, according to some records, a humble fisher who taught themself to read and write, and became a great engineer, developing power stations and spearheading the industrialisation of the region, leading an effort which gave the entire Azarak Kingdom access to widespread electricity. Often they are prayed to by engineers, as well as scientists and any with the ambition to innovate, and to reshape the world in their own image
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.


Hskoru Errusir, the Watcher at the Gates - often worshipped by guardsmen and soldiers, Errusir was a humble guardsman of Darakath, in the ancient days before the First Hegemony. According to legend, he took his duty with the utmost of conviction, and always kept an eye on the city gates, even when his fellow guards would rather be drinking, gambling and chasing after women. This ultimately concluded with him alone at the gates one night, being the only one to spot an approaching enemy army, though versions of the story differ on who the invaders were. Thanks to his quick rallying of the city’s levies, the warriors of Darakath were able to drive back the attacking force, though Errusir was slain in the battle. According to some versions of the myth, he now guards the gate between the mortal world and the spirit world, preventing evil spirits from escaping to wreak havoc, and ensuring that the living cannot cross to the realm of spirits before their time.  
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.


Zioszza Azarak, the Weaver - often worshipped by noblewomen, the Queen Zioszza Azarak came to power young, with the assassination of her father in 1692. Among a greedy, vicious and corrupt court, she was able to secure her own power and ensure her enemies were weakened by turning them against one another, culminating in a shadow war that left the court purged of its rot, and saw her father’s killers named Guwandi or executed. Following this, she spearheaded efforts to restore the Azarak Kingdom to power in the region, expanding its borders greatly and, with the growth of the guilds, seeing its economy prosper. She is often venerated by noblewomen primarily - but any who wish to triumph over overwhelming odds, or to see their schemes take fruit, often chose the Weaver as their patron.
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.


Ukheos Arzaoza, the Guwan Repentant - Ukheos Arzaoza, once Ukheos Guwan, was a wicked smuggler of ancient days, before the rise of the First Hegemony. According to the legend of their life, after years of theft, smuggling and vice, war came to the Vharzk Steppes, and Sahltyr was placed under siege by the enemy force. Using their knowledge as a smuggler, they organised efforts to bring food in from outlying villages, sneaking it into the city to the defenders. This allowed the siege to continue, until reinforcements could approach - however, the Repentant would not live to see it, as the enemy force captured them on their way into the city. While their fellow smugglers ran, the Guwan collapsed their tunnel behind them, preventing Sahltyr’s fall at the cost of their own life. They were captured by the enemy forces and beheaded before the city walls. Their actions, however, saved the city, with reinforcements from allied clans arriving to break the siege. Following the battle, the ruling Lord Arzaoza pardoned the fallen Guwan, and adopted them into his own clan. Eventually, they came to be known as one of the Most Honoured. In the modern age, they are worshipped often by the guilty, or those who seek to change and regain their honour. Guwan who seek to repent for their crimes will often build shrines to the Repentant.
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There are untold hundreds of other patron ancestors. The common rite of adulthood in the Broken Coalition involves two weeks of seclusion and fasting, consuming potent hallucinogenic herbs in an attempt to speak with the spirits of one’s ancestors, and learn which has blessed them in their life. A Sinta is only truly considered an adult in the Broken Coalition when an ancestor is believed to have claimed them.
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=Nralakk Delegation Arrives, Talks Begin=
'''News Article'''


'''Publisher: Sinta Articles'''


== Holidays ==
'''Writer: RustingWithYou'''


Holidays vary immensely between clans, often focused on specific deeds of their honoured ancestors. However, some are unifying factors of the region.
'''Editors: Triogenix'''


Day of Loss - This holiday is the anniversary of the Fall of Darakath, and the end of the Contact War. For the Sinta of the Broken Coalition, this is a day of regret, sorrow, and vengeance sworn in secret. In stubborn defiance of the ban on Azarak banners or symbols, the locals will often fly plain red banners or wear armbands, in honour of the blood spilled during the final battle and sacking of the city.
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Iziushai (Savior’s Day) - This day honours the end to the plague cured by Hareshksh Iziu, when the vaccine that she developed was first distributed across the Azarak Kingdom. It is generally a lively day, in celebration of the work of healers. Feasting is common, as well as donations traditionally being made to local clinics and hospitals.
''“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


Arzaoza’s Festival - This day honours the life of Ukheos Arzaoza - a reminder that even the lowliest can redeem themselves, and find honour. Traditionally, it is a time of great excess, lasting from dawn to midnight. Masks are donned by all, so that none can tell if they speak to one of the least or mightiest Sinta (though one can generally still identify a noble from a peasant based on the quality of their mask), and there are frequent stories of nobles engaging in debauchery beneath their masks. It is a day when many expectations are let go, and Sinta are freed to act as they please, where the choice of honour is theirs and theirs alone.  
The talks on Ouerea begin, and speculation abounds on what each side hopes to gain.
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== Ashen Vengeance ==
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.
While the Izweski-appointed rulers of the region are oft-despised by those they rule over, few have the courage to challenge them openly, with assassins and knives in the dark being the common method of attempting to bring down the Broken Coalition’s new rulers. However, there is an exception to this rule in Darakath - where murder stalks the streets, hunting those who serve the Hegemony.  


The assassin’s name, clan, or gender are all unknown. They are often seen wearing a mask of the type worn during Arzaoza’s Festival - simple and white, painted with ash, leading to the name given to them by the public - the Grey Spirit. In recent years, they have killed many officers in Lord Gwarlza’s personal forces, as well as Hephaestus officials and nobles who have cooperated with the Hegemony’s puppet government.  
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.  
Theories abound in the local news regarding them - some believe they are the last scion of the Azarath, having escaped the Hegemony’s claws and fighting to restore their lost kingdom. Still others believe they are the vengeful spirit of King Don’zai himself, having returned to the world to bring justice to his killers. A third, more fringe theory is that the Grey Spirit is barely Sinta at all - that they are an Aut’akh assassin, enhanced with foul cybernetics and dark spirits’ power, seeking to bring the region to ruin. Regardless, the city watch has had little luck in catching them - with the official explanation being that they have collaborators among the city’s peasantry, or some secret passages beneath the city. The popular whisper, however, is that they are a spirit in truth - capable of disappearing from before Sinta eyes, and walking through walls as if they were not even there.  


Lord Gwarlza has offered a bounty of three hundred thousand credits, a king’s ransom in the impoverished Broken Coalition, for information leading to the death or arrest of the Grey Spirit. However, if anyone in Darakath knows the Spirit’s true nature or identity, they are not talking. As the murders continue, the question remains - who is this masked killer, and what do they want for Darakath?
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.
 
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=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;''<br>
''The very minute bids thee ope thine ear.”''<br>
-The Tempest, Act I Scene II
 
The talks continue, and new faces are seen at the table
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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'''
 
12/05/2466
 
''“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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