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by Auman » Wed Feb 06, 2019 3:15 pm
by Alexzonya » Sun Mar 03, 2019 3:53 pm
by Alexzonya » Sun Mar 03, 2019 3:57 pm
Dear Mr. Roger Mahan:
This correspondence is in regards to your recent enlistment in the National Service. Your service role has been changed.
Your selected role, CX-FAA-0191A-NS: Foreign Affairs Analyst, Junior, In-Service, in the Foreign Affairs Advisory, is no longer available.
Pursuit to Executive Directive EXO-381140, you have been reassigned to the Alexzonyan Starfleet, with operational specialization to be determined later on the basis of your aptitudes and operational needs.
You are hereby ordered to report on 06-02-113 ASC for orientation and training. Further details, including a local report time and location on Olympia Prime, will be forthcoming.
Your willingness to serve is appreciated. If you have any questions at this time unrelated to your report time and location, please contact your local National Service office.
Respectfully,
Dianna Wilkins
Director, National Service Subadvisory
Galactic Republic of Alexzonya Social Affairs Advisory
by Alexzonya » Sun Mar 24, 2019 10:29 pm
by Lady Scylla » Mon Mar 25, 2019 8:14 am
Senate approves Solarian deployment
Martian Senate approves the Solarian Security ActMarch 25, 2177
Karwen, ROM - Six weeks of deliberation within the Martian Senate has seen the final approval of a resolution that greatly expands Martian military interests in the Solarian Reaches. The resolution, known as the Solarian Security Act, sets aside a budget for the Martian Armed Forces (MAF) that allows a number of military stations to be constructed within the Reaches and along major trade corridors such as the Lanthe, Eucer, Trans-Beta Expressway, and Twin Eagles corridors. The legislation also grants construction of seven new Nergal-class battleships, and a dozen new Phalanx-class cruisers.
The security act comes on the heels of renewed concerns within the Senate of piracy and encroaching foreign powers, though whom those powers might be is subject to interpretation. Chancellor Fredrick Van Allen, who signed the resolution after it passed the Senate at 35-15 stated that he was happy with the outcome, and would hope neighbouring powers would assist in maintaining security in the region as to 'benefit trade'. At a press conference, Van Allen was asked if the MAF would attempt to regulate trade on the corridors. He denied this, ''Our mission is to provide security and curtail the rise of piracy in the region. Traffic will not be inhibited in any way,'' he said.
Despite this, criticisms have been tabled against the security act, stating that it could raise tensions with neighbouring powers. Senator Maverick McCormick, who voted for the resolution, said that it was Mars' obligation to maintain safe borders not only for the ROM, but the rest of the Reaches. The security act will also see the 3rd fleet redeploy from the Gamma Quadrant to the Reaches, where it will undergo a refit and then be dispatched to watch over construction of these stations. While not within the Reaches, the Senate has also been considering extending their security net to the closest point of the Sivulon Trade Network. A move that may be harder to justify.
by New Dornalia » Tue Mar 26, 2019 5:42 pm
by Auman » Wed Apr 10, 2019 3:37 pm
by Alexzonya » Wed Apr 24, 2019 11:32 am
The Horizon Center Daily Tribune
Northeast Gamma League Meets Welded Threat
KINSARA PRIME -- In an unprecedented joint meeting of high-ranking officials in a new headquarters building on Kinsara Prime, numerous Gamman nations involved in the creation of the Northeast Gamma Trade Network (NEGTN) formally announced the creation of the Northeast Gamma League, a mutual defense organization led by the Galactic Republic of Alexzonya with its sights firmly set on the encroaching Welded threat. After the total destruction of Naomi, a Western Terminus system on the NEGTN, at the hands of the Welded, the Alexzonyans conceived the League as a collective call-to-arms.
"Our first priority," declared Foreign Affairs Advisor Lia'ka Otani, "is ensuring that the tragedy of Naomi will never be repeated. We must stand together to face this new threat head-on."
This is the crux of the argument, sources say, that the Alexzonyan government has been making over the last two months to the various nations involved in the NETGN, arguing that the Alexzonyan Starfleet alone would not be sufficient to counter the threat, and that the assistance of the entire region working together would be necessary to repel the Welded advance.
"The Welded are a unique threat that can turn some of our strongest military advantages against us," said Kayden Elizer, the Alexzonyan Military Affairs Advisory, during the meeting. "Assembling a force that the Welded cannot subvert will require the efforts of all of us."
"The time has come for us all to make a stand," added the Chancellor of the Kinsari Federation, in his own statement. "We cannot allow our petty differences to divide us anymore, but instead by united in our common interests, in surviving the coming storm."
Tensions ran high at points, as several of the member nations of the newly founded League are historically antagonistic. However, the member nations came to a general consensus as to the general shape that the alliance will take. The crowning achievement is the creation of the Northeast Gamma Auxiliary, a multinational military force bankrolled by the League that will act to protect the region and the member nations. After a short discussion, Alexzonyan Starfleet Admiral Lance Rawlins, the Hero of Phi Fornacis and one of two living recipients of the Order of the Phoenix (Alexzonya's highest military award), was elected by unanimous acclimation as the Commandant-General of the Auxiliary.
In a prepared statement, Rawlins declared that "This is a momentous day in the history of all our nations and the Gamma quadrant. Our worlds will be protected, and Naomi will be avenged."
Preparations for the creation of this Auxiliary force have been underway for some time, but the official founding marks the beginning of formal operations. Headquartered, by compromise, on Kinsara, the first class of Auxiliary recruits has been drawn primarily from the Kinsari Federation and the Arcadian League, the League member nations with the closest ties to the GRA. However, recruiting efforts are underway in other member-states, and several nations have already promised to roll portions of their domestic militaries into the Auxiliary. Additional major Auxiliary facilities are expected to be constructed in other member nations as well, with the construction of defense installations in the Leos Entitlement and of shipyards in the Arcadian League already known (though Starfleet and Auxiliary officials declined to comment on the record).
The full membership roster for the Northeast Gamma league consists of the Galactic Republic of Alexzonya, the Kinsari Federation, the Witch Kingdom of Aquarius, the United Thallian Alliance, Byzantium, the Myrr Consortium, the Rengarian Republic, the Arcadian League, the Leos Entitlement, and the Republic of Naomi which, while destroyed, was formally inducted into the League with a vow to avenge their people.
by Auman » Sun Jun 23, 2019 10:32 pm
by Alexzonya » Mon Jun 24, 2019 9:31 pm
The Horizon Daily Herald
Under Questionable Procedures, External Pressure, AI Regulator Approves New Combat Models
Staff Writer -- 06/24/119 SY
HORIZON CENTER - In a surprise announcement, the Artificial Intelligence Regulatory Bureau (AIRB) announced that two new artificial intelligence models have been formally authorized for production and certified for military use by the Galactic Republic of Alexzonya. With the announcement, the Mistral 1-S AI designed by Dennis High Technologies and Buddy 1-S AI designed by the Aumanii firm McDonald-Dettwiler have suddenly joined the short list of AI produced in the GRA; the Buddy is the first foreign-designed AI so approved.
While the astoundingly quick turnaround on these applications, filed just weeks ago, was applauded by Starfleet officials, some experts are up in arms over what they consider lax regulatory process. Further, sources within the AIRB that spoke with the Daily Herald on the condition of anonymity expressed significant frustration with what they described as “relentless” pressure to approve the applications without a complete review.
“It was unending,” said one official. “Calls every day, sometimes several times a day, from Starfleet, from elected officials, even from the Aumanii government. They wanted approval and they wanted it now.” And AI experts believe that this level of pressure may have led to an inadequate review of the proposed AI technologies. “It’s just not possible to properly review an AI system in such a short time window,” stated Dr. Bernet Califor, a professor at the University of Alexzonya - Horizon Center. “Fully examining the proper procedures takes months, and never before has the [AIRB] approved a new AI without an extensive back-and-forth with a manufacturer and required modifications to the procedures.”
“We had to rely on [McDonald-Dettwiler] for the technical details,” said another official, who states that they nearly resigned in protest but remained employed to lodge their objections formally. “All of the lifecycle modeling and testing were from constants and figures provided by the Aumanii. We couldn’t verify anything.”
Compounding concerns are the broad certifications granted to the new AI models. While not authorized for use on warships, the new military AI are rated for combat with surface forces, and the Marine Corps and other surface combat units are expected to make heavy use of the Mistral and Buddy AIs. Unnamed sources with Dennis High Technology indicated that the Mistral had already been reviewed for use with the new Xiphos Atmospheric Superiority Fighter being produced by the Marine Corps, and the model’s use in other vehicles and perhaps even as support for individual warfighters are soon to follow.
Despite these concerns, Starfleet is pressing on with Project: WarZephyr, the umbrella program under which both of these AIs were developed and procured for use by the GRA. “These new AI will make an invaluable contribution to the effectiveness of Alexzonyan warfighters at a time when every marginal edge can make a difference between victory and defeat. We’re thrilled to have them on board.”
by Alexzonya » Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:38 pm
by The Peninsular » Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:00 am
by Auman » Wed Jul 03, 2019 9:11 am
by The Peninsular » Mon Jul 08, 2019 9:26 am
Warning: The following transcript contains a memetic hazard [REDACTED] of threat level MGS-09. Should symptoms of the meme in question appear after or during reading, report to AM-KM officer for corresponding anti-meme.
by Auman » Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:15 am
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by Alexzonya » Fri Aug 16, 2019 9:13 pm
EMERGENCY TRANSIT BULLETIN
Issued Pursuant to Relevant Executive Authority by the International Transit Advisory
Emergency Situation: Martian Conglomerate
Credible reports have indicated the presence of the Karax virus aboard civilian vessels operating under the flag of the Martian Conglomerate with flight plans originating in the Delta Quadrant. At this time, the extent of the outbreak is uncertain. Any vessels, regardless of flag status, that have visited Martian Conglomerate ports-of-call within the last 90 Solar Days and transit Alexzonyan-controlled systems be subject to enhanced screening. All vessels intending to dock in Alexzonya will be subject to enhanced screening regardless of port-of-origin. Additionally, Alexzonyan-flagged vessels are advised to exercise caution and be vigilant for signs of Karax infection. Any signs of infection should be reported immediately to public health authorities in the jurisdiction in which you are currently present and a full quarantine must be maintained whenever possible. Knowingly spreading the Karax virus, failing to report signs of an infection, or interfering with or failing to implement Karax-related quarantine protocols are felony crimes.
EMERGENCY TRAVEL ADVISORY BULLETIN
Issued Pursuant to Relevant Executive Authority by the Foreign Affairs Advisory
Emergency Situation: Martian Conglomerate
Credible reports have indicated the presence of the Karax virus aboard civilian vessels operating under the flag of the Martian Conglomerate with flight plans originating in the Delta Quadrant. At this time, the extent of the outbreak is uncertain. All travelers are advised to exercise caution, especially if entering the Martian Delta colonies or other areas potentially impacted. Any signs of Karax infection should be reported immediately to public health authorities in the jurisdiction in which you are currently present and a full quarantine must be maintained whenever possible. Knowingly spreading the Karax virus, failing to report signs of an infection, or interfering with or failing to implement Karax-related quarantine protocols are felony crimes.
by New Dornalia » Sat Aug 17, 2019 10:54 pm
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