Falconian Republic Assimilated into Dewiek Elder Nation
by Tess Olsen, exclusive for the GGG
It's a very uncommon decision for the leader of a sovereign nation to let their political identity be merged into that of another nation, and with that all of their assets and claims. But that is exactly what Consul Armand chose for the Falconian Republic (FCN) when they were absorbed by the Dewiek Elder Nation (DEN). We spoke with him to try to understand this surprising move.
GGG: The announcement of the merging of the FCN into the DEN was a surprise to many people. What were the reasons for this political change?
Armand: Auguries all predicted the end of the FCN on this day. Many noble houses had planned to prevent this, yet it took Armand the Clever Magpie to turn this event to a triumph.
GGG: What is to become of the current assets and claims of the FCN? Are they all going to be simply reflagged DEN or is there a more complicated plan in motion?
Armand: All will be DEN.
GGG: What changes will the DEN make to accommodate the Falconians? Will they change the name of their nation to something like the Dewiek and Falconian Nation?
Armand: Falconians ask for no accommodations. We will show our value within the DEN as we showed our worth in the Consortium.
GGG: Falconians and Dewiek can be the best of friends but there will always be a fundamental separation between the two races, as the Falconians lack the empathic abilities of the Dewiek. Do you fear that, as a consequence, the Falconians could eventually become "second class citizens" of the Dewiek Elder Nation?
Armand: We embrace our differences and celebrate our similarities. Falconians will operate to our strengths as Falconians and Dewiek to their strengths as Dewiek. We are each poorly equipped to pretend to be the other. There are no second class citizens in Dewiek society.
GGG: The Dewiek seem to be a belligerent race by nature, and much more so recently under the command of Adoqhina. The Falconians, however, seem to be a much more diplomatic race. How do you expect those two stances to coexist under the same affiliation? And are the Falconians really willing and prepared to become entangled in all the fights the DEN like to pick?
Armand: You and your readership are unworthy to understand or judge the honour of the Dewiek Nation and its leader. I would suggest you never voice this question to them. DEN belligerent? Pick fights? How can you say such a thing? [Editor's note: In the last couple of months the DEN were engaged in battle with CNF, GTT, HLQ and RVN, and insulted members of the DTR, FEL, FET, RVN, and perhaps others. This is why we call them belligerent.] And the diplomatic Falconians have fought IMP, DNA, Krell, FLZ, COH, OPS, USN, TCA (and I may have missed a few) in our short history. It is all a question of perspective. I know where yours comes from.
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Cheap Shots
by Kaspar Khan, exclusive for the GGG
+ After hearing that the FCN had merged into the DEN, Bone Smash, leader of the KRL, exercised his legendary diplomatic touch by launching an ultimatum to the Falconians: "Get the rest of the filth off our homeworld." A homeworld that has been bombed quite a few times and a homeworld in a system that is currently unclaimed. Yes, that will end well.
+ The BHD have designated the planet Aquae Fortis, in the New Sol System, as a shrine world for their faith in the Tue One. This is the first place to receive such official recognition, and a festive season will commemorate the event. There are rumours that only water was ordered for the party and that a miracle is expected to turn it all into wine.
+ Overheard in a starport pub in Yank: What is the best business deal you could make in all the peripheries? Buy a Dewiek for what he is really worth and sell him for what he thinks he is worth.
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Happy New Year
We at the Great Galactic Gazette wish you a great new year, with less pirates to steal from you, with less greedy merchants to overcharge you and with less egotistical warmongers to tell you what to do.
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