The Changing of the Guard
General Summary
This article covers the period of 2580 to 2619.
2580 -2595 Instability and Reformation
2580 - The 2580 Republic Election finishes with the Social Democratic Party the largest party. After month long coalition talks, Alana Largo is elected President of the Republic and forms a coalition with the Isolationists, Republican Centrist Party and Vishnu Elpis but leaves out Gurava. The new administration inherits a huge budget crisis and Treasury Secretary Sharlto Sorenson (RCP) is forced to reach out for additional loans to prop up the Republic's government. The 2580-2584 budget includes over 45 billion adjusted dollars in new loans. Alexander Ashpool, the former Margrave of Eden and Secretary of Intelligence is killed in a shuttle crash on Sanctuary. There is an escalating wave of gang related violence across the Republic, as sheriff's are killed on St Lawrence and police officers killed on Avalon, as well as gang violence on Nova Terra and Whitworth. Admiral Sovitorr succeeds Admiral Darius Bolt as Chief of Staff of the Republic military, becoming the first Indirian to hold the post. 2581 - The CCN powers meet on New Berlin to discuss a potential extension to the existing treaty in 2585, which will allow the Gannid Commonwealth to join in. Foreign Secretary Hayley Rush (SDP) and Ambassador Reiner Grumman (GUR) are a key part of the talks. The "Camp Inchon" Crisis continues to escalate as seperatist militias on the planet grow in strength. Attorney General Gabriel Fayn (ISO) sends Federal agents to the planet to observe but leaves action in the hands of the Governor. 2582 - The Dhau Empire begins to agitate over reports of piracy and raiding by the Grey Striders trip of Vodhyna. The Terran Republic denies the charges and both sides begin to deploy ships to the mutual border. The Republic's General Assembly votes to empower the Constitutional Convention, which will begin preliminary talks in 2582 on Earth in the city of Capetown. Representatives of all the major political party's as well as each world arrive for the marathon talks, which are not expected to end until 2585. 2583 - Former Ashenmark worlds Leander and Vesper are admitted to the Republic but Sanctuary is denied entry into the Republic. There's another wave of gang violence and the Dept of Justice deploys additional Federal agents to attempt to reduce the impact of the crime-wave across the Republic. AEA release their hotly awaited Curator-Tech which proves to be a huge boon for the corporations revenues. 2584 - The border crisis at Vodhyna ends without shots fired but tensions between the Terran Republic and the Dhau Empire have been escalated. The New Berlin conference is hailed as s a success, as several draft agreements were reached that are set to take effective 2485. Whilst some intricate negotiations remain, initial agreements around a 20% of GDP military budget commitment and the Terran repayment of 10% of Tazzyn debt per 5 years have been broadly accepted. Some political commentators highlighted the immense strain these conditions will place on the already overburdened Terran economy. The preliminary talks in Capetown appear to have set out some expectations for the constitutional convention but there is a wide degree of variance and sharp differnces of opinion, including those over the purpose and intention of the Republic. Seperatist sentiment continues to grow across the Republic and the threat of the Republic breaking up or civil war continues to loom. 2585 -Governor Pierce Moreland (RCP) agrees to take part in a summit with the leaders of Camp Inchon On st Lawrence in an attempt to end the crisis on the planet. Treasury Secretary Sharlto Sorenson (RCP) audit into Charno-Corp is greeted with intense resistance fromt he Hansa and the Secretary comes under intense pressure to resign. He later resigns after a press story breaks linking his family to political corruption. There's more violent crime across the Republic, with several high profile assassinations of Yakuza leaders on Eden. Former Ambassador Reiner Grumman is arrested by the Republic police under charges of espionage. 2586 - March 15th - There is an attempted coup as Lord Aurelian Sondeheim is alleged to have orchestrated a plan within the Republic Navy to seize power on Dhaka. This is narrowly thwarted after a conspirator turns evidence in to the Attorney General. Admiral Isabella Sondeheim is arrested after a tense stand off and the Republic government is forced to go into hiding to avoid the coup. Secretary of Defence Colburn Keane (VE) is also arrested as a part of the counter-coup, with dozens of other military officers apparently arrested too. The shockwaves of the coup are felt everywhere as the markets take a huge hit in confidence and seperatist sentinment futher increases. Meanwhile the Dhua Empire successfully pressure the Gannid Commonwealth to "postpone" their membership to the CCN alliance after the Republic is unable to match force with them. 2587 - Various seperatist leaders meet on St Lawrence at the Fort Perry summit. They agree to form the Seperatist Worlds Alliance (SWA) and release a list of demands to the Republic, which include the right for them to dismiss Federal military from their planet. They state that unless these demands are met, these planets will secede from the Republic. President Largo concludes a visit to the Tranoan Empire which is designed to try and thaw the relationship between the two powers. Lord Aurelian Sondeheim refuses to be taken into custody by the Republic's police and there is a stand-off on Tyr. Justice Dept officials confirm they cannot serve the warrant if Lord Sondeheim is unwilling to cooperate. Outbreaks of a deadly virus, designated SNO111, referred to as the "Snow Plague" are reported on Mars, Avalon, Nova Terra, Al Ahily, Earth and Fort Kurzon. With 50% excess mortality, quarantines qre quickly put into place to try and limit the spread of the virus. 2588 - The "Snow-Plague" is contained on the original worlds of its outbreak. The death toll is reported to be around sixteen million so far. The Republic's Senate votes to rescind the offer of a world for the Jikari to settle. The Jikari Migrant fleet, already at the planet, claim the world was given to them in good faith. There is increasing aggression on the Salborian / Rorn border as the Salborian Free-State begins to make territorial demands against the Rorn Republic. This is seen as a clear indication of the weakness of the CCN alliance at the current time. 2589 - The Republic's contentious budget process is finally resolved after years of negotations. Treasury Secretary Thadeus Smythe (RCP) is hailed for his revolutionary approach but many critics are deeply unhappy with the sale of HARP and Stargate technology, believing that the Terrans are selling off "thier legacy". President Largo's term begins to wind down and she confirms that she will not seek another term. This is under the background of multiple worlds now openly talking of seccession. The constitutional convention in Capetown concludes with a suggested constitution. It's agreed by the attendees and political power brokers that further drafts are needed. There are question marks over whether or not there will be time to make these changes work as the Republic appears to be coming apart at its seams. 2590 - The contentious and complex 2590 election sees Ravenheart emerge as the largest single party, with Senator Tarco Tumnas (RHC) seen as the front-runner. However, during the coalition talks, the Isolationist Party refuses to back a "non-human" president and in the end, Governor Mina Carrero (ONX) of Avalon is elected President. The next stage in the constitutional convention begins, with the drafting of a new constitution. Talks begin in Varetta, as represenatives of various powerful interest groups talk and debate the finer points of the constitution. A precarious balancing act between the desires of the SWA worlds and the more "Federalist" elements begins. Isaac Tancredo, a convicted co-conspirator in the "Sondeheiem coup" is murdered in prison. There is a mining disaster in Fort Kurzon, with the RES "Montezuma" lost with all hands. 2591 - The Dhau Empire continues to agitate over the border world of Vodhyna. The Republic deploys a task force to the planet, prompting a Dhau response and things continue to escalate. The convention on Varetta ends and moves to its next stage. However, SWA representatives are not happy with the draft as it stands, feeling that it creates a "strong Federal state". Their objections are heard ahead of the critical vote in the legislature. 2592 - The Dhau Empire continue to escalate the border crisis on Vodhyna and begin border incursions. The Terran Republic appeals successfully for Tazzyn intervention and the Tazzyn deploy a small task force to the Terran border. When the Dhau respond by carrying out a weapons test of their "Devastator" weapons, it prompts a Straetek intervenion and the Dhau are forced to back down, ending the crisis. President Carrero and her administration are hailed for standing up to the Dhau Empire. The Salborian Free-State continue to escalate a border crisis with the Rorn Republic over worlds that they believe belong to them. The Terran Republic is expected to intervene but trades with the Salborians and is put in a difficult posistion. The new Constitution is voted on and passes both chambers, meaning it will replace the existing constitution when ratified by the member worlds of the Republic, a process that will begin in early 2595. Many SWA worlds bitterly complain about the level of "Federal overreach" and some Federalists predict that the likes of Gaia will leave the Republic, which some suggest would be a good thing. 2593 - The Republic successfully defuses the border situation between the Salborians and the Rorn by threatening the Salborians with a trade embargo if they do not back off. The Salborian Free State reluctantly backs down but the relationship between the two powers is damaged in the process. President Carrero (ONX) enjoys a huge level of personal popularity, thanks to the recent foreign policy victories and a succesful response to the growing crime wave in the Republic. The administration begins the long process of attempting to restart the Galactic Council, which is expected to take many years to resolve. The Tazzyn Empire appear reluctant to restart the organisation and the Tranoans will not allow the Dhau to be part of a council. 2594 - Republic worlds begin the process of ratifiying the new constitution. Most political pundits predict that some SWA worlds will not be able to tolerate some elements of the new constitution and that the Republic will likely be, at least in part, divided by the new constitution. Some politicians begin to question whether the current administration has a mandate if a new constitution is agreed and begin to call for "a new election in 2595" under the new constitution. Meanwhile, a panel of emminent judges and legal experts are called on to create the first "draft ballot" for the new Supreme Court. Seven judges will be chosen by "sortition" to comprise the first Supreme Court. They will serve a twenty year term.2595-2600 The Shadow of War
2595 -There is a major reform of law enforcement and intelligence within the Republic with the passage of the " RFP and RepInt Reform Act 2594" which splits the responsbility for intelligence work and makes the RFP responsible for all domestic intelligence work. This is voted into law by the coalition with no real resistance from the oppostion partys. President Carrero reshuffles her government, with Treasury Secretary Percival Tiago (RHC) resigning and being replaced by Rep Axille (RHC), the first Jaradino to serve in the cabinet. The President also reaches across the aisle to businessman and Federalist Sevoy Panikkar (IND) who becomes Secretary of the Interior. There was a corporate "fire-sale" at embattled financial corporation Republic-Wide with more than 60% of its shares and assets sold off almost overnight, prompting a major drop in market confidence. Sevferal other corporations stepped in to buy Republic-Wide and in the end, ARC Financial took over Republic-Wide and honoured its debts and accounts. There is instability in Mongolia as rebels and bandits begin making raids against police bases and attacking Federal employees. Governor Reighley Warran (ISO) deploys 10,000 troops to support the local police. Riots on New Berlin progressed into outbreaks of violence after a "borderline" shooting by members of the police force. Governor Wilhelm Goetze (SDP) called for calm and promised to investigate the shootings 2596 - The Salborian Free-State launches a shock incursion into Rorn space and invades the world of Norant, defeating a Rorn / CCN task force that was in the area. The Republic responds with ultimatums and then an embargo of the Salborian Free-State, which results in the Salborians seizing Terran corporate property in Salborian space. The Republic Navy deploys the Super-Carriers "Republic" and "Unity" with their carrier group into Salborian space as a part of "Operation Noble Guardian". The AI colony of Calico asks for admittance into the Republic as a protectorate, prompting intense protests from Ravenheart. Rep Lucas Wydell (RHC) makes multiple calls to block the AI colony from membership. Ravenheart later propose the "Cultural Exception Bill" but then withdraw it as it has little support in the General Assembly. Treasury Secretary Axille (RHC) is grilled by the GA's Ways and Means Committee over lower than expected tax receipts. Attorney General Kate Lancaster (FOR) confirmed that the Dhau Empire has been smuggling arms across the Terran border to arm dissidents. The Dhau Empire denies this claim. 2597 -The Senate Oversight committee begins hearings into the failure to collect taxes by Treasury Secretary Axille and her predecessor, Secretary Percival Tiago. There is skirmishing and sniper attacks on New Berlin by a "radical seperatist group". These attacks escalate into open skirmishing and the rebel group, referrring to itself as the "Volks-Frei" movement call for New Berlin to leave the Republic at once. Local military forces work with the police to try and contain the Volks-Frei militia but they are pushed back. Governor Wilhelm Goetze (SDP) calls for Federal aid after the local police and security forces suffer a signifcant setback. Additional RFP elements are deployed to New Berlin as the fighting continues. Skirmishes in Mongolia also continue as the Earther forces begin to relocate civilains to "fortified villages" and conduct raids against bandit and insuregent forces. There are reports of an increasing bodycount in the area. The Republic Task Force "Republic" engaged the Salborian Navy near Norant in Rorn space, defeating the Salborian task force and liberating the planet. The super-carrier Republic suffers significant damage and 1,170 sailors are killed during the battle but the campaign ends in victory, with Norant liberated and the captured Terrans returned. The Republic Foreign Ministry enters into talks to form a trade relationship with the Karkouri Regime 2598 - Task Force "Republic" returns to Terran space. The sailors and marines who took part are hailed for their part in liberating Norant and rescuing Terran citizens. Fighting on New Berlin intensifies as there are clashes between different militia factions, with a Federalist affiliated militia, reffered to as the "Bundschutze" established. There is sharp fighting between the two sides and there are reports of over 5,000 dead in 2598. The Carrero administration passes the Affordable Housing Act and their budget, completing a pair of political victories. However, the Carrero administraiton and Treasury Secretary Axille are forced to reassign budget to cover the dramatic shortfall in payments to social welfare. President Carrero defends her decision saying ath the "burden is best met by the planets, the Republic needs defences first and healthcare second." 2599 - The Earth forces deployed to Mongolia begin to wind down combat operations, though the campaign has been costly with reports of over 15,000 dead in the last two years of fighting. Governor Reighley Warran (ISO) hails the troops for their successes in Mongolia. Governor Wilhelm Goetze (SDP) attempts to broker a cease fire between the Volks-Frei and Bundschutze militias on New Berlin. A cease fire is agreed and talks begin but are not resolved by 2599. The Republic prepares for the turn-over of the century. Celebrations are planned on nearly every world with the dawn of the 27th century just around the corner.2600-2619 The Dhau War
2600 - The Horizon Crisis: Captain Cavatt Malouf announces, whilst on the bridge of the battleship Horizon that he will run for President. The Republic Navy insist that he stand down and be relieved of command. He refuses and attempts to pilot the Horizon away from its escort group, who reclutantly fire on the Horizon, disabling it. Captain Malouf and his officers are then arrested and taken to the stockades, to face a trial. Governor Walt Schilling is elected President of the Republic in the 2nd ballot, defeating Governor Reighley Warran (ISO). The SDP also becomes the largest party in the GA. However, the senate tilts heavily conservative, setting the stage for a considerable political challenge for the new administraiton. There's more fighting on New Berlin between rival militias and there are a wave of assasinations. The RFP deploys additional assets to the planet. There are a series of raids on Night Dagger sites on Vodhyna, carried out by the local government forces in conjunction with the RFP and its Counter-Terrorism Unit. 2601 - The Dhau War Begins. -After a long period of tension, a huge Dhau fleet invades the Vodhyna system, attempting to reclaim the world whose citizenry were largely Dhau. The Terran Task Force in the area puts up a short fight before retreating, heavily outnumbered. A large Dhau invasion force of around one million troops descends on the planet, linking up with the Night Dagger tribes and dissidents within the Grey Striders. They take control of the planet quickly as the Marine Garrison is overrun. The Terran Republic declares war, mobilizing reserves and calling in their CCN Allies. They also manage to get the Gannid Commonwealth to take part in the conflict, signing a bi-lateral treaty. General Keiko Sanada, the new Chief of Staff of the military, musters a striking fleet but also launches two cross-border raids at the Dhau, wrecking up Dhau infrastructure on their side of the border. 2602 - The Terran Republic rejects an offer of a cease-fire, though there is ongoing talks with the Tranoan Empire to try and broker a peace, unsuccessfully. The Terran Fleet is unable to engage the Dhau, with reports that the Dhau are ready to ambush the Republic fleet. Both sides appear to settle into a stalamate, with the Republic unwilling to give up Vodhyna to the Dhau. There are reports of a violent crime wave on Vanheim. The Governor calls for Federal aid to be deployed to the planet. A prominent AI consultant, Valyri 1191, is assasinated by Burning Path after their shuttle is shot down. 2603 - There are more cross-border attacks by Terran Raider forces, though one force is ambushed and ends up losing two escort carriers. The stalemate at Vodhyna perists, causing a huge level of consternation amongst opposition parties. This reaches its peak when the Secretary of Defence clashes with the Senate Armed Services committee, refusing to provide information to them citing "National Security". The Republic Navy launches Operation Moon Song, with the main striking force attacking three Dhau worlds at once. They cause significant damage to Dhau infrastructure, destroying orbitals and shipyards. The Dhau accuse the Terrans of killing "tens of thousands of civilains," a claim the Terrans deny. There are reports of a large number of unexplained disapearences on New Carthage. 2604 - The war goes on into its 4th year. The Terrans attempt to outflank the Dhau fleet at Vodhyna with a flanking move but the 1st Task Force, is badly mauled on its flanking run. The Republic Navy is forced back into its masking posisition. Counter terrorism forces, working with New Berlin police and the Bundeschutze make a number of very successful raids, breaking the power of the Volks-Frei militia. There are more terrorist attacks targetting the AI community, which are largely driven by Burning Path. Senator Daisuke Kanzano (ONX) begins an oversight committee hearing into the conduct of the Foreign Office. 2605 - There is a tragedy as nearly 200,000 civilains are killed fleeing from Vodhyna when their ships hit a Terran mine-field. President Walt Schilling is formally censured by the Senate Oversight Committee for the administrations failings during the Dhau War. The Supreme Court rules in the case of "Pennington v Dept of Justice" that the EEA is, essentially, not a Federal law and that therefore hate crimes are not Federal crimes. However, it does broaden the defintion of what is a Federal crime to any breach of existing or future Federal laws. There is an increase in violent crime on Vanheim as rival gangs battle for control of the planet's underworld. 2606 - The first major anti-war protests begin in Dhaka City, with more than 100,000 people turning out to protest the war. This is followed by the formation of the "Stop the War Coalition" which is a political movement focused on ending the Dhau war with a diplomatic solution. The Terran Navy launches several border raids against Dhau worlds, which result in small attritional losses for both sides. 2607 - The Terran Navy wins the crucial Battle of Vodhyna, driving back the main Dhau task force and securing the skies around Vodhyna. The Dhau lose more than 40 ships including one battleship. The Dhau strike back at Fort Pitcairn, defeating the Terran task force there and blockading the planet. The Republic confirms that the Hressan Republic and the Vatu Empire will join the war effort on the Terran side. The Hressan's also confirm their membership in the CCN Alliance, though this draws strong criticism from the Tazzyn Empire. There is a growing political showdown over the proposed constitutional amendment that would "protect the rights of planetary governors". In the end, the stand off ends and the amendment passes the General Assembly and the senate, going to the planets to be ratified. There are more protests against the war in many cities on Earth and Mars. 2608 - The Republic Navy drive off the Dhau fleet near Fort Pitcairn, putting the Dhau back on their side of the border. A huge ground force is deployed to retake Vodhyna in Operation Silver Meteor. More than 3 million troops, including one million allied Vatu, are deployed to the planet. The fighting is incredibly bloody and allied casualties in the first year alone come to around 400,000 dead and another 450,000 wounded. The Salborian Navy launch a major incursion into Rorn territory, defeating a Rorn fleet near Norant. The CCN allies call back their ships to aid them against the Salborians. There is a series of terrorist attacks on St Lawrence, killing law enforcement officers and several Marines. There are growing reports of an insurgency in the "Wild-Lands". The Republic government passes a contreversial budget, with no support from any opposition parties who criticize the government for being unwilling to negotiate over the budget. 2609 - Terran Marines & Vatu Warriors secure the downport and capital on Vodhyna, driving the Dhau forces back into the highlands. The bloody fighting rages on but President Walt Schilling declares victory on Vodhyna. The Republic enters into peace talks with the Dhau Empire, brokered by the Tranoans. There is a cease fire on Vodhyna The Foreign Office confirm that they will back legislation to control and regulate the use of Nanites in Terran space, after intervention by the Tranoan Empire. Four major Unions threaten a general strike unless the government brings the Dhau war to an end. Father-General Tiberus Corvo is killed by a bomb attack against his mansion on First Light. The Yakuza are suspected to be responsible for the Governor's death. His son, a serving Navy officer, is recalled from active duty. 2610 -Jose Canazarro is elected President of the Republic. He forms a conservative goernment, working with the Isolationist Party , Ravenheart and newly formed conservative party, Terra Undivided. Rear Admiral Shola Kaufman replaces General Keiko Sanada as Chief of Staff of the Republic Military. There are skirmishes between Terran and Dhau fleets, resulting in attritional losses for both sides. The Republic launches a flight of WELROD FTL capable missiles across the border but does minimal damage. Foreign Secretary Sloane Kelligan (RHC) negotiates a new deal with the Tazzyn to repay the loan over a longer period. Punitive interest of fifteen billion adjusted dollars is added to the total value of the loan, to the tune of 65 billion adjusted dollars. The Princess of Mars, Annastacia Valane (ONX) confirms that Mars faces "a population crisis, with the planet already reaching its capacity." A raft of measures are to be introduced to calm the issue. There is a major terrorist attack against the AI colony of Celeste by Burning Path. 2611 - There is a battle in the Fort Pitcairn system and a Dhau task force is ambushed by the Terran fleet elements there, who score a significant victory and drive the Dhau survivors back across the border. A no fly zone is insituted in the stricken Lalande 117A system by the Dept of the Interior. A large RFP Task force, backed by Tyiran Marines, are deployed to St Lawrence to deal with the Long Riders insurgency. Skirmishing takes place but the insurgency is contained. The government passes a major new budget, which includes significant borrowing from the Hansa. There are several uprisings in Dhau space, which are violently suppressed by Dhau forces. The Canazarro administration restructures the civil service, redeploying some civil servants and making others redundant. Meanwhile many senior hires by the Schilling administration are dismissed. 2612 - The Republic launches nuclear tipped WELROD's against Dhau planets, causing significant damage to Dhau infrastructure and killing millions of Dhau. This draws widespread condemnation from the international community. President Canazarro is forced to issue an apology. The Supreme Court hands down a judgement in Dept of Justice V Henderson that Governor's "do not have immunity against Federal crimes". There are battles in the First Light system between security forces and pirates, resulting over 20 ships being destroyed. There is an ongoing violent crime wave on Vanheim as local gangs try to expand. The body count racks up There is a sniper attack on Nova Terra, which kills a prominent member of the AI community. 2613 - Foreign Secretary Sloane Kelligan (RHC) resigns and is replaced by Education Secretary Rebecca Hale (ONX). Federal agents later serve a warrant to arrest Governor Cato Elazar (RHC), who is taken into Federal custody for "charges relating to terrorism" There are major anti-war protests across the Republic, with Stop the War joined by members of Gurava and the SDP. The AI community is hit with the release of a deadly computer virus called "FADD". This kills thousands of AIs. Burning Path are suspected of the attack. 2614 - The Republic fights two major battles in the Vodhyna system as a huge Dhau fleet battles the principal Terran fleet. The battle sees the Terrans inflict grevious losses on the Dhau but the Dhau reoccupy the planet's gravity well. The Super-Carrier "Republic" is lost during the fighting. The Jasper system is struck by a disaster (never publicly confirmed to be rogue nanites) which is resovled by the Republic Navy. The international community is rocked by news that "the Republic has had cloaked ships for years" in violation of their agrement with the Tranoan Empire. The Tranoans and Straetek condemen this "act of treachery" by the Terrans and promised Tranoan intervention in the war is withdrawn. There is a terrorist attack on Whitworth by Burning Path, striking a genetics clinic. There are clashes on Nova Terra between members of the "Technocratic Guard" and suspected members of Burning Path. A two day battle in Port Wellington leaves hundreds dead. Lord Frederick Sondeheim (ONX) replaces Dr Athena Henson as the new First Ranger of the Valtinist faith. 2615 -Governor Cato Elazar (RHC) is arrested and pleads guilty to charges relating to terrorism. His sister, Brionne Elazar, makes an incendiary speech from Gaia calling for a "crsuade against AIs". There are skirmishes on St Lawrence between Valtinist Rangers and Burning Path, marking the first official clash between the two. The government passes a raft of emergency powers, which grant them significiant additional law enforcement powers. This is done over the abstentions of many of the left-leaning parties. There were major protests in Dhaka against the war, which saw a heavy handed police response from Dhaka P.D 2616 - President Jose Canazarro visist the Tazzyn Empire and meets with the Emperor and his senior court. The President asks for the Tazzyn to become intermederies in the conflict and the Tazzyn agree to do so. They insist that before the talks begin, there must be a ceasefire. The government passes a massive increase in wealth tax, that specifically targetted those with assets in excess of 100 billion adjusted dollars. The tax passes with near unanimous support. Former Lord of Tyr, Aurelian Sondeheim, is released from prison and placed under house arrest. There were more major protests against the war in Dhaka, Houston, Chicago and Lhassa City. There were more clashes in Dhaka between protestors and Dhaka police, with thousands of arrests. There is an escalation in gang violence as a key Yakuza leader is assassinated on Mars. 2617 - The Dhau launch a massive offence, with the intent of improving their odds in the peace talks. They sweep aside the Terran fleet near Fort Pitcairn and blockade the planet. They are also able to get a fleet into orbit around New Berlin without any significant resistance. There is a massive fleet battle near Vodhyna and the Republic Navy wins a significant victory, destroying more than 100 Dhau ships including three battleships. The Terran Republic suffers around 25 ships lost in a lop-sided victory. The Dhau destroy a Marine Corps base on New Berlin with a nuclear strike, which kills 1.97 million people. 2618 -Peace talks begin, hosted by the Tazzyn Empire. The Dhau and the Republic, after tense talks, agree to partition Vodhyna and bring an end to the war. Neither side agree reparations. Burning Path militia launch an attack on Nova Terra's capital Port Wellington. They rout the local militia and seize the government quarter. A marine response retakes the city after three days of bitter fighting. Burning Path also launched a suprrise attack on a Marine base on Gaia. The Marines were intially surprised by the attack and but after a four hour firefight, they pushed the Burning Path militants back. There was more fighting on St Lawrence between Valtinist Rangers and Burning Path, with skirmishes and small battles taking place in dozens of locations. The Rangers win significant victories and bring Burning Path's campaign on St Lawrence to an end. 2619 -With the treaty agreed in principal, the 3rd Dhau-Terran War comes to an end. The Dhau forces on Vodhyna are transported off the planet and prisoner exchanges begin in earnest. The foreign offices of both powers begin the process of dividing up Vodhyna, along with ensuring that there is a suitable neutral coaltion to enforce the peace. The RFP launches a highly successful raid against Torment on Avalon, seizing tonnes of narcotics and capturing dozens of their members.
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15 Oct 2023
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