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--- Flagritz Special ---

In what can be viewed as another significant long-term cultural shift the promotion and teaching of the more extreme Cliriq and Xenos philosophies has allegedly been banned in all Government, Public and Academic institutions across Flagtitz Territory. Rumors of the execution of dissenting hard-liners abound.

What the Flagritz call a shift to 'more enlightened Fessin leadership' has over recent years transformed both the economy and the socio-political landscape inside the Flagritz Empire. Senior figures amongst the Fessin - (those Flagritz who seek to trade and communicate with all other races in all parts of the universe. To explore everywhere and compile data files on everything) - believe that these changes are the third and final pillar in cementing a long-term Fessin future for the FGZ.

With the ban on slavery total, holding for a number of years and more recent expansion beyond their traditional territory we asked Fessin Beda Klar, the Minister responsible for one of their outlying claims to comment. The Klar explained that;

"This prohibition moderates the Cliriq and Xenos factions for future generations. The Cliriq and Xenos acknowledge that our superior Fessin social/economic/political model has led to sustained growth, an increase in personal wealth and an unparalleled improvement in standards for all. Freedom and opportunities to pursue wealth and happiness for all within our systems is fundamental to our success. They acknowledge that our model is based on peaceful relations and interaction with other races and affiliations. Our current caste leaders have the foresight and bravery to ensure our continued growth, prosperity and peaceful integration with this change. The vision to see that we don't lift ourselves up by holding others down, that it is better to increase the size of the pie than argue over the size of each slice both internally and externally. The enforced moderation of Cliriq and Xenos ensures that our next generation to reach maturity will do so with equality and without dangerous ideas that can only lead us to regression".

When asked directly about the obvious concerns some planetary populations may have regarding Flagritz governance the Minister responded by telling us that; "All the populations of Flagritz territory enjoy liberty and personal freedom. The Fessin Ministers responsible for the recent peaceful integration with populations in Corewards, DHP and Outer Capellan are aware of the unique cultural validity of each population. Each world has a history which we honour and a future to which we commit. All are seeing improvements in infrastructure and standards. Each world offers us the opportunity to put long held Fessin tenets and philosophy into practice and to be instrumental in peaceful integration with the wider peripheries. It is humbling.

The emergence of a peaceful, commerce orientated Flagritz and their acceptance as such by many seems to be a reality. There are rumours of major asset sales, system claims being negotiated, significant trade deals and large budgets for exploration. Official comment was scarce with only His Holiness Pope Dracolith III issuing the following statement:

"The Brotherhood of the True One has never had a friendly relationship with the Flagritz. In fact, the BHD tolerates them and leaves them alone and in peace. I foresee no change in this attitude for the foreseeable future."

We sought wider comment in our wider dealings.

Zaria Naru speaking from Howling Hope told us; "I have had only a small amount of contact with the Flagritz, however that which I have had has been peaceful. They seem at least eager to be reasonable in their dealings and earnest as well. Of note they have provided us with many insights into the currently ongoing terraforming of Balaika, without which, the project would be much further behind than it is. We would certainly be open to trade with them in the future and continued amicable relations."

An enigmatic figure with a senior position in a major affiliation commented on the changes in FLZ, He mused that attitudes had changed on both sides, they seemed open to conversation and negotiation, whatever the history, whatever the reasons, it was welcome.

Informally at GTT HQ a senior executive enjoying another fine day on Capella commented; "Flagritz? Anything that doesn't threaten our security is only going to add to our bank balance. Let them bring their goods and money."

The DTR have apparently started a petition to raise a motion that if passed will form a committee to nominate a quango which will consider if this is an issue for consideration. As an emergent FLZ will have implications in many peripheries, we're certain the Republic will do this with all haste. SSS will bring you these considerations and any other developments with this story in future issues.

Flagritz Expansion

The Flagritz recently bought SMS Pompeii for a substantial fee, to claim the Pegasus system on behalf of the GTT. The first ever noteable peaceful interaction between the Flagritz Empire and Galactic Human Empire.

Travellers in Pegasus will notice an increase of Flagritz shipping as well as a shift in perception about the Flagritz from slavers to strange looking traders.

*** Affiliations ***

AFT Association of Free Traders (54) - Drax
BHD - Brotherhood (63) - Dracolith
CIA Combined Intelligence Agency (64) - Laton CIA
DNA Displaced Natives Asylum (66) - DNA people
DTR Detinus Republic (58) - Morley Decker
FCN Falconian Republic (70) - Bacran
FEL Felini Tyranny (49) - Kr'Shan
FLZ Flagritz Republic (47) - Kayxaer
FET Frontier Exploration & Trade (56) - Cu Chulainn
GTT Galactic Trade & Transport (52) - Xavier Fox
HEX Hexamon (23) - unknown, believed leaderless
KRL Krell (30) - Namica
KRT Krell of the Reverence Temple (37) - Cyn
KST Kastor Kastorians (12) - Kastor
MOH Mohache (73) - Listens
NHS Noble Houses (41) - Roy Roberts
NLF Naplian Liberation Front (38) - NLFHQ
SMS Stellar Mining and Smelting (53) - MikhailM
WMB Wimble Nations (25) - zz

* Leader MAY be inactive, affiliation may be active
** Only known contact, please update us if this is incorrect.

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Inactive: ANT, COD, BHD, DEN, DOM, GCE, HEX, HVE, IDC, IMP, RIP, RCF, SKW, TAG,

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