Stardate 2206.3.16 Today Consul Marvin Wright announced that the Progeny successfully made planetfall and had begun the process of disembarkation. The Colonial Authority, which will govern until a proper governor from Terra Nova is appointed, estimates 9 months before base camp is fully established at the landing site/capital of Athens.
OOC: I know I spelled Athena wrong, I corrected in game.
Stardate 2206.3.17 The Ministry of Communications and Republic Intelligence have issued a joint statement announcing that long range sensors on Athena have detected objects located in several nearby systems. Analysts at Republic Intelligence do not believe the objects to be spaceborn beings but question the public to not jump to conclusions as they seek to confirm the identity of the objects.
Stardate 2206.9.2 Republic Police would like to remind the public that the delegation from the Ix'dar Star Collective are not to disturbed. If the ambassador or his aids are approached or derogatory terms are used in their presence, you WILL be arrested, imprisoned and heavily fined. The Ambassador and his aids are to be shown the respect and honor that Humanity is known for across 2 galaxies.
Stardate 2206.9.4 Today Ambassador Xar'lac'de informed the Senate that all Republic shiping to the Collective will be halted as their intelligence community has uncovered evidence of espionage (which they assure they do not believe to be state sanctioned). Consul Marvin Wright has vowed to launch an investigation into the matter so that the issue can be resolved amicably. As a show of good faith, the Senate voted today to affirm the right of visa holding Collective citizens to continue traveling to Republic systems.
Stardate 2206.10.1 The Senate hereby announces the completion of the Ares Navy's newest vessel, the ARS Shining City. Operating under Scientific Command, the Shining City is a near replica of the Progeny. Scientific Command has yet to announce a target for the new colony ship but the rush of colonial applicants has already resulted in a 3 year waiting list.
Stardate 2207.2.6 The Colonial Authority on Athena has announced that Athens is now fully operational. Immigration from Terra Nova's crowded cities is expected to begin in earnest.