Month: February 2392

The Pen and The Sword: Maronida Shiir on Nikael Kalre

239202.22

Maronida_ShiirIt would seem, that in the battle for free speech, my editors have found it prudent (against my strong objections) to publish an open letter by a known terrorist who has assassinated both foreign nationals and good Starfleet officers. In recognition of their sacrifices, the Federation News Service published an article by the madman who claimed their lives, giving him an open forum and aiding and abetting his crimes by trying to rationalize them. Since this is all about ‘free speech’ I found it prudent to exercise my own rights and pen a letter of my own.

To My Beloved: Heart Of Ohmallera

To My Beloved: Heart Of Ohmallera

239202.22

The Federation News Service received the following letter from Nikael Kalre, leader of the Maquis Reborn, who asked that it be published on the anniversary of the attack on Ohmallera (stardate 238802.22). After much debate among our staff, the FNS has decided to publish the letter in its entirety.

President embattled and candidates emboldened

President embattled and candidates emboldened

239202.18

PARIS, EARTH — It seems the superlative ‘Most Popular’ has been stripped from President Nanietta Bacco. In a detailed poll released this week, only 11% approved of her handling of the current Federation Transport Union crisis, with 55% disapproving and 33% undecided. While her overall poll numbers remain high, the polls on the individual issues and current crises are abysmal.

Terraformers seek foreign alliance

Terraformers seek foreign alliance

239202.10

MATOK, ELLUSSIA — The Ahl, famous for not only their neutrality and terraforming prowess but also their steep decline as a galactic power after the rise of the Federation, have made a surprising announcement this morning as their empress declared that her people’s former neutrality was no more and that they would welcome an alliance with a foreign power.

A Retrospective on the Maquis

A Retrospective on the Maquis

239202.08

With the recent events occupying the news, I recently was thinking of the past. With the 20th anniversary of the Dominion War rapidly approaching, I feel that now would be a good time to revisit the original Maquis.

FNS Situational Briefing: 239202.07

FNS Situational Briefing: 239202.07

239202.07

From demonstrations on Inox to a blackout on Earth, the FNS Situational Briefing brings you the top stories happening now across the quadrant.

Presidential prospectives court public opinion

Presidential prospectives court public opinion

239202.02

PARIS, EARTH — With three candidates officially in the race and Federation President Nan Bacco herself still undeclared, the 2392 elections have come off to a false start with a lack of popular or notable candidates only a month before the deadline for declaring their intent to run.