Alpha Prime — Early this morning, the Tirani world of Marikoba in the Maribus System was successfully invaded by the Dominion Fleet. There are no known casualties at this time, and the Tiranus Naval Forces had little time to response.

Marikoba's only line of defense was its automated Orbital Defense Network, which was swiftly shattered. Despite this being a bloodless assault, it has left the Anipax Union as a whole, largely
unsettled and some considering this an act of war.

For the reasons behind the invasion of Marikoba, the SIP was granted permission to interview the leader of the Dominion, Lord Jahaxia'kan, who met with our reporter, Elara D'gren, at the Marikoba branch of
the Tiranus Science Academy.

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The Jahaxia'kan-Elara Interview, a SIP Exclusive.
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Elara - Good Morning, Lord Jahaxia'kan. As I am sure you are aware, we have many questions, especially concerning the reasons for this action taken by your nation against the Union.

Jax - And hopefully you'll get to the point, and ask them.

Elara - Very Well. After the disappearance of the Chancellor, Kirstyn Issac, your fleet cut off all lines of communication and prepared for invasion. Why didn't you answer the hails of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, and go ahead with this action?

Jax - The Chancellor was the connecting link in the entire Union. She was the epicenter of order. You remove her...and all you have is petty bickering and ancient rivals. No order. I answer a question from
one Foreign Minister, and I'll have to turn right around and answer the samequestion a hundred more times. As for the Dominion Fleet's actions...it is a warning. If the Anipax Union continues on this disastrous
course of action, there will be consequences. Without Chancellor Isaac, there is no safe guard against it. It is my hope that the Dominion can keep things in order, in whatever way we can, while Chancellor Isaac is
missing.

Elara - To put it simple than, you have no faith in the ability of the Seven Nations to conduct themselves according. Without the stabilizing force of Chancellor Issac at the helm, the members of the Anipax
will fall back into disorder and chaos, something the Dominion can not stand by and allow to happen, correct? As for this warning, does the Dominion intend on pulling out of the Maribus system once you believe your 'point' has been made?

Jax - One question at a time...order, madam.

Yes, that is correct.

My point will be made, whether that's with Maribus or burning every Anipax Union planet to the ground. Whether the Seven Nations respond accordingly to my point will determine how quickly the Dominion
will cease these regretted aggressions.

Elara - I... see. You are fully aware of the fact that parties within the Union consider this an act of war, but as of yet are being subdued by the central government. There is also a fleet base of the Cimothian Star Empire within this very system, at the mouth of the Tiranus-Cimothian stargate. Are you expecting any possible retalliation of their part because you have attacked a Tirani world?

Jax - No, we are not. However, if the Cimothian's so wish to intrude upon the matter, then we will welcome them in true Dominion fashion.

Elara - As I assume the response will be the same to any of the autonomous powers within the Union, such as the Silgolth Order or Tea'Gryn, should they decide to step in?

Jax - Yes.

Elara - I see. Well, thank you for your time Lord Kahn, and on behalf of the members of the Tower Project, thanks for allowing them to continue their studies and excavations. Before we end this
interview, is there anything you would like to add?

Jax - Yes. Chancellor Isaac is alive, my telepathic corps has solidified that. We just now have to find her.

Elara - We.. all await for safe return Lord Kahn. Thank you for your time.

End of the Interview.

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The revelation that Chancellor Issac was still alive, and that the Dominion knew this without letting the Central Government know until now, has both humiliated and enraged the agents of the agencies
involved in the investigation and search for the missing Chancellor. However, the Anipax as a whole is relieved that the news that the Chancellor is still alive.

As for the citizens of Tiranus, the President urges them not to do anything rash, as the Kyphan idealogy of "You kick us, and we'll rip, your leg off", is beginning to be cried among the younger generation of the Tirani Kypha in particular, especially the Macai-Kypha of Tiranus the Colony Moons.

At this time, the Anipax Central Fleet is at Condition Yellow, with each fleet of the Seven Nations at the same alert status. The militaries of the Silgolth Order and Independent Traders' Guild however, have
made no apparent effort to rise to the defense of the Anipax should the need arise.

For now, the Central Government urges the populous to remain calm, and not give in to any rash action towards the Dominion occupation of Marikoba.

Reaction from the Cimothians who have a fleet base in the Maribus system at the Tiranus-Cimothian Stargate, has not yet been issued. Reports indicate however, that the Union is asking the same of the CSE
forces that it has of its citizens concerning this matter.

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The Seyvor Independent Press

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