Brattus Torrik is suing Elkoss Combine over an incident at a Fishdog Food Factory restaurant. Mr. Torrik, a traveling insurance salesman, was briefly hospitalized after eating at a Fishdog location on the Citadel’s Zakera Ward. He claims that he accidentally sampled levo food from a tray near the dextro buffet. Elkoss admits that an overworked employee did inadvertently leave a levo tray near the dextro buffet, but claims that they are not liable for the incident. “The tray was clearly marked as appropriate for only levo races” said Cal Dimot, an Elkoss lawyer. “Furthermore, not only are all levo and dextro trays clearly labeled, but they are also differently colored. Mr. Torrik has only himself to blame for his hospitalization, and we plan to fight this lawsuit to the bitter end.”
Turian sues over Fishdog mishap
January 27th, 2012Biotic Bomber announces book release
January 26th, 2012Cassandra Kristofic, the notorious “Biotic Bomber,” has announced her decision to publish a book detailing her views and her justification for her crimes. During her time as an MIT undergraduate in the mid 2170s, Kristofic, an L2 biotic and a supporter of biotic separatism, engaged in an Alliance wide mail bombing campaign that killed two people and injured thirteen others. Her efforts initially targeted politicians and commentators who she viewed as “anti-biotic,” but soon grew to include “mainstream” biotic advocates who were pushing for greater integration. Several victims and their relatives are considering an attempt to block publication through the courts, but their chances of success are uncertain. Kristofic, who is currently incarcerated in a maximum security prison on Titan, released a statement today in which she said, “Evidence of discrimination in higher education, as well as other recent events, prove that what I have to say needs to be heard.”
[via Alliance Beacon]
Maitland flagship fails to dock on schedule
January 25th, 2012The incorporation of Maitland, a formerly independent Terminus colony, into the Systems Alliance has hit a major stumbling block as a leaked report reveals the Maitland colony’s flagship, the MCS Coromandel, has failed to report in. Coromandel, originally the Agincourt-class frigate SSV Alma, was purchased and re-armed by the Maitland colony administration following her decommissioning from the Alliance Navy. Along with the Ganges-class scouts MCS Dagger, MCS Galahad, and MCS Jason (all now under Alliance command), Coromandel performed anti-smuggling and piracy suppression operations, earning fame in the so-called “battle of Maitland” three years ago, when the Maitland navy defended the colony against a batarian-led raiding force. Alliance officials have not yet commented on the Coromandel’s disappearance — however, one unconfirmed report from Maitland indicates that her captain, Joseph Denton, may have been in contact with anti-Alliance organisations which have called into question the results of the colony’s referendum on Alliance membership.
Halo of Light standoff has diplomatic dimension
January 24th, 2012It has been over a week since Larus Kalot arrived on Halo of Light and opened negotiations with Bindo, yet reports indicate that little progress has been made. The lack of progress has become a diplomatic issue on the Citadel, with the ambassador for the Illuminated Primacy and several of its staff attending what has been described as an “unpleasant” meeting with Council members early this morning. Accounts of the discussion indicate that the Council has threatened to take direct control of the situation if it is not resolved soon. Such an outcome would represent a major diplomatic setback for the Illuminated Primacy. According to GBC political analyst Li Mei, “The Primacy has been making a major push for more responsibility. If the Council has to step in on Halo of Light, it will suggest they can’t even resolve a situation within their own territory.”
Terminus colony Maitland joins the Systems Alliance
January 23rd, 2012The Systems Alliance today announced the signing of a treaty with the human colony of Maitland, granting the formerly independent Terminus world full Alliance membership and protection. “This treaty was endorsed by a 78% majority in a free referendum of Maitland’s citizens,” said Alliance diplomat Diana Julien, aboard SSV Khartoum which hosted the negotiations with Maitland’s government. “The Alliance hopes other human colonies in the Terminus will be encouraged by the example we’re going to set here, and freely seek closer ties with the Alliance themselves.” Although regarded as strategically inconsequential in the region, Maitland, which has a population of 1.2 million, is one of the oldest human-settled Terminus worlds, and served as a staging ground for the establishment of the independent colonies of Singleton, Thornton, Mindaribba, and Greta. No other colonial administrations have yet issued statements regarding the Maitland treaty, but on Thornton a peaceful demonstration was held reaffirming its citizens’ desire to remain independent.
Former C-Sec officer publishes book
January 22nd, 2012Jennifer Catechis, a former C-Sec officer, has written a book about her time in law enforcement on the Citadel. Following the Geth attack of 2183, Catechis joined C-Sec in the hope of fulfilling a dream of upholding law and order in the hub of the galaxy. Personnel shortages led her to be assigned to the wards earlier than usual, where she quickly found her idealism bumping against the often brutal reality of life in post geth attack Tayseri. In Tayseri: Life in the Wards, Catechis describes in detail the life of an average C-Sec officer in one of the most difficult wards, detailing not only the horrible crimes, but also the small victories and the sense of camaraderie with her fellow C-Sec officers. Catechis, who recently left C-Sec to live on Eden Prime, told reporters, “I hope this book will clear up misconceptions about C-Sec. They’re not perfect, but they try their best. Most officers want to help.”
[via Alliance Beacon]
Tallus release sparks unrest
January 21st, 2012The Turian Hierarchy decided today to grant a medical release to former General Joral Tallus. Separatist leaders and sympathizers reacted harshly, sparking a round of unrest throughout worlds with separatist leanings. The incidents have ranged from relatively peaceful work stoppages and sit-in strikes on Bostra, to violent attacks on Hierarchy forces on the world of Stellis, essentially wrecking a six year peace accord on that colony. On Taetrus, Primarch Idus Valen barely escaped death while commuting to work, when a surface to air missile hit a decoy aircar instead of his own. During an emergency conference of all Primarchs, Primarch Janelus Valtora issued a plea for calm, despite suffering a lingering speech impediment from brain surgery last year. The full conference, meanwhile, voted to pass a resolution condemning the unrest, while noting for the rest of the galaxy that it is “limited to only a handful of Hierarchy worlds.”
[via the Hierarchy News Service]
Turian Hierarchy debates release of ex-general
January 20th, 2012The Turian Hierarchy is deciding whether to grant a medical release to former General Joral Tallus, who has spent the last 23 years in a Hierarchy prison. General Tallus gained infamy when he was assigned to pacify the remote turian agricultural world of Pacem, which was suffering separatist unrest. Upon arriving on the world, General Tallus proceeded to, in the words of Hierarchy prosecutors, “turn the colony into his personal kingdom.” The general’s reign included brutal discipline, even with locals who had stopped fighting, as well as the reduction of the labor force to slavery, as his forces confiscated all agricultural products for his personal profit. The discovery of the situation two years later by a volus trading vessel resulted in one of the worst scandals in Hierarchy history. The former general now suffers from a painful, degenerative heart condition that has left him almost completely immobilized. Nevertheless, separatist sympathizers throughout the Hierarchy have spoken out against the proposed release.
[via the Hierarchy News Service]
Conductor hospitalized on Jaeto
January 19th, 2012Havana Philharmonic conductor Maria Fernandez has been hospitalized on Jaeto, after what has been described as a severe cardiac incident. Fernandez reported feeling ill, and decided not to immediately return to Earth following a recent concert. Hotel staff rushed her to a local hospital several hours later, after she called them for help. Upon arrival at the hospital, doctors concluded that Fernandez should undergo emergency surgery. A spokesperson has described her condition as stable, but noted that she is still under observation.
Havana Philharmonic plays on Jaeto
January 18th, 2012The Havana Philharmonic played a concert at Jaeto’s Capital City Park last evening. The concert was intended to honor salarians who fought in the conflict with the geth, with current and retired members of the salarian military invited as special guests. Maria Fernandez conducted the Philharmonic through a wide variety of human and non-human music that met the concert’s “war and peace” theme. The event ended with a stunning rendition of the 1812 Overture, which included cannon fire from antique salarian artillery.