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Republica de Malta

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Central Database

Hello, user.

Welcome to the Republic of Malta Central Database. Within these files are the recorded logs of each aspect of Maltese society, from the largest ship to the smallest factor of government. This database contains privileged information, and currently cannot be accessed without Priority-7 clearance. Documents within this log will be marked with higher security clearance and will be locked out to all without said level of clearance.

Contents Section A - Civilian Ship Dossiers Section B - Maltese Territorial Dossiers Section C - Civilian Personnel Dossiers Section D - Military Personnel Dossiers Section E - Foreign Affairs Files Section F - Civilian Operations Section G - Military Operations [Priority-8] Section H - Homeward Defense [Priority-9]

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Class: Modified 'Shukensha'-class Renzu Corporation Luxury Liner
Crew: 1,490 people
Shields: Standard
Armor: Moderate
Armament: CLASSIFIED

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Utterly unique among all ships of her class, the Barcelona is a marvel of modern engineering. Effectively a mobile legislative district. she is equipped to serve her role as the Republic's capital.

This vessel was acquired during Operation Red Wing in Shikoku by members of Task Force Imperium during the Interregnum. With help from the IMG and Crayter, she was gutted and her interior rebuilt from the ground up. Since her induction, she has served faithfully, and barring a short time under Crayter's Intersun corporation has never wavered from her duty.
Her location is at all times a closely guarded secret. Public appearances are rare.

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Class: Modified 'Amber'-class Research Vessel
Occupancy: 408 people
Shields: Standard - Graviton
Armor: Moderate
Armament: 5x C-18 'Cerberus'

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Science Ship Delphi, constructed in 817 A.S., is a specially designed modification of the 'Corvo'-class Science Vessel built specifically at the request of the Armed Forces. Officially an 'Amber'-class Research Vessel, the Delphi was built at Livadia Shipyard at the behest of the Maltese Research and Development Corps (the precursor to the Department of Civil Development) with the purpose of serving as a mobile science and humanitarian aid platform. Serving this role dutifully, the Delphi was the epicenter of many of the technological developments of the Armed Forces during the Interregnum, including a supposed cure to Cardamine alteration. This was found to be only temporary, but paved the way for future research.

In late January 824 A.S., Delphi, on a routine run through the Vespucci system, a neutral system owned by the Commonwealth of Liberty, was attacked by H.F.C. Invictus, a primary warship of the Hellfire Legion, the military arm of the Commonwealth. During the attack, the Delphi suffered numerous hull breaches and was left to drift through the system. Following the attack, authorities of the Republic took the Invictus' commander, Lord Commander Samuel Locklear, into custody and he was subsequently tried for the murder of the majority of the casualties aboard the Delphi. The ship was towed to a friendly port and repaired, reentering service soon after and continuing her duty.

With the official formation of the Republic as a genuine governing body, the Delphi was transferred to a civilian command, and serves still as a mobile research platform to this day.

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Capital - Madrid system Status: Occupied Madrid MADRID Overview Madrid, colloquially known across Sirius as 'Omicron Alpha', is the capital and home system of the Maltese Nation, and the location of Planet Malta, the capital of the Republic. Colonized in 41 A.S., the system has been for centuries the capital of the infamous Maltese Cardamine drug cartel, and the centerpiece for all Maltese operations across Sirius. Having a fractured leadership for the majority of its colonization, the system has been subject the effects of leadership changes of the Maltese Nation for centuries, with the most recent being the Republic's ascension to governance after the fall of the National Council. Planetary System The system is host to three planets, two moons, two dust fields, a debris fieldlet and a large outcropping of the Edge Nebula. The wreck of Sleeper Ship Hispania is perhaps the system's most notable attraction, in addition to the system's sole inhabited planet, Malta. Malta Malta, undeniably the jewel of Madrid, is the system's sole inhabited planet. Colonized by survivors of the Hispania in 41 A.S., the planet soon evolved into a capital for the Maltese Cardamine Cartel, a now defunct organization that once brought profit to Malta at the cost of humanitarian face. The seat of government and the safe haven for all Maltese, Malta serves now as the capital of the Republic. Mallorca Mallorca is a large gas giant within Madrid serving as a landmark for the system. Composed primarily of methane gas, the planet is of little use to Maltese organizations, and is primarily utilized by Ibiza Base as a gravity well to operate from. Carinea Carinea is a fairly habitable planet located within the bounds of the Siniestre Cloud. While most of the planet would typically be habitable to human life, all fauna and flora on the planet are derived from a protein lethally toxic to human anatomy. As such, colonization attempts for Carinea are all marked as abandoned, and future attempts are not expected to be made within the near future. Stations and Permanent Outposts Valetta Shipyard Valetta Shipyard is a Maltese Armed Forces base located in the orbit of Planet Malta, and is the primary producer of Maltese capital-class vessels, as well as privatized civilian construction. Much of the work that occurs at Valetta is kept on a closed channel, however, and the free yards are typically reserved for civilian operations. Ibiza Base Ibiza Base is a small Maltese civilian installation in orbit of Planet Mallorca, operating as a research station to test gravitational weapons designs and the implementation mining possibilities within Maltese space. Much of the station serves these scientific endeavours, and operates with impunity in the pursuit of these goals. Santa Verna Santa Verna (formerly LOA-44921) is the name given to a large asteroid that was dragged into the orbit of Planet Carinea to serve as a listening post. Now operating as a more religious outpost within the Siniestre Nebula, the station serves as bastion for those of the Maltese society that seek supernatural answers to mundane problems. System Connections Madrid is currently connected to the following systems, noted through method of connection Barcelona Aragon Biscay

Barcelona system Status: Occupied Barcelona BARCELONA Overview Barcelona, colloquially known as 'Omicron Beta', is a border system of the Maltese Nation located approximately one system jump from the capital system of Madrid. Located fully within the Pyrenees Outcropping of the Edge Nebula, Barcelona is a sparsely populated system consisting of a sole planet and two Maltese established and operated stations. Barcelona is a border system of the Maltese Nation occupied by hostile forces, and borders GMG space in Sigma-19 and occupied Order border guard space in Omicron Sigma. The system of Melilla to the south is claimed and incorporated by the Nation. Planetary System Planet Elysium Planet Elysium is a very large, very dense planet located within the starless Barcelona system, and is not only completely lifeless but biologically hazardous as well. Civilian operations in regard to planet were halted as the planet was discovered to have a crushing gravitational pull and a lack of an atmosphere to shield the planet from the radiation of the Pyrenees expanse. Stations and Permanent Outposts Ruiz Base Ruiz is a small outpost in Barcelona operating as a waystation for Maltese forces deploying into the deeper Omicrons and the Sigma Expanse.

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Republic of Crayter Status: Allied Detailed Information General The Crayter Republic is a nation of refugees from the catastrophized Crayter sector, an area unknown to most within Sirius aside from the Crayterians. Their primary hub of operation is the Coronado system, an independent world nestled between Liberty, Bretonia and the Tau systems. In addition to this owned system, the Crayter Republic has recently also reclaimed their former capital of Tau-44, a border world located within the dense Tau Cluster. Crayter maintains lawful claims to the systems of Tau-31, Tau-23 and Tau-27 (also known as Orkney or Brittany). Crayter currently maintains two operating stationary battlegroups: Hades in Tau-31 and Malachite in Coronado. Other known battlegroups operated by the Crayter Republic include Battlegroup Agamemnon, Battlegroup Hera, Battlegroup Olympia (defunct), Battlegroup Nemesis, and Battlegroup Valkyrie. Relations Relations with the Crayter Republic began during the interregnum, where forces of the 72nd Fleet made contact with the Crayter Military outside Barrier Gate Station in 822 A.S. Since then, both nations have piggybacked off one another, with Crayter ceding the territory of Lipari Island to the Republic in exchange for full federalization into the CFR. Despite this close relationship, there are some that have issue with Crayter's actions, namely their brutal reprisals against the IMG during the war, in addition to seemingly ceding control of the southern Tau systems to the Bretonian Armed Forces. These actions have earned them some disfavor within the Congregation and the Cabinet, but the Crayterians remain a steadfast ally, if a bit of an aloof one at times. Known Leaders Government President - Elijah Ellis Vice President - UNKNOWN Minister of Foreign Affairs - Lily Ward Minister of Defense - Trevor Westbrook (presumed) Minister of Trade - Sebastian Riordan Minister of Science - UNKNOWN Military Fleet Admiral - Scott Garan Admiral - Lisa Combes Admiral - Amanda Townley (formerly) Admiral - Michael Richard (formerly) Admiral - Zack Xander (formerly) Admiral - Claire Chandler (formerly)

Commonwealth of House Liberty Status: Friendly Detailed Information General The Commonwealth of House Liberty is a separatist state like the Republic declaring their independence from the Republic of Liberty as a whole. Backed by their military arm, the Hellfire Legion, the Commonwealth have staged an open rebellion that is currently on pause for the duration of the Gallic Crisis. The Hellfire Legion, the de-facto military of the Commonwealth, has, at one point conferred with unlawfuls of Liberty to secure technological and resource superiority over their enemies. They hunt the elements of the Liberty Navy and Security Force when possible, but appear openly willing to ignore their homeland enemies to jointly defend their house from invasion. Relations The Commonwealth is a long-time interest of the Republic's, though not nearly to the relations level of the Crayterians. Originally encountered during a daring patrol into the heart of Liberty space, the Republic has since kept loose contact with the Commonwealth, however a ceasefire act was called in the interest of securing future relations. In late 824 A.S., Hellfire Legion warship Invictus engaged and disabled Republic hospital ship Delphi while she was moving refugees and casualties of war to safe harbour. Lord Commander Locklear willingly entered custody of the Republic for 8 months, serving his sentence and being returned to the Commonwealth. The Republic worked a trade through with the Commonwealth, exchanging Destroyer H.F.D. Abaddon and Dreadnought H.F.B. Ravager for the Lord Commander. While the former was transferred and is awaiting reactivation, the latter is currently being decided on, and may take longer. Relations with the Commonwealth are curious at best. Not much contact has been kept with the Libertonians, and is expected to remain relatively quiet for the foreseeable future. Known Leaders Government President - Isaac Stone Vice President - UNKNOWN Secretary of State - Michelle Sarno Secretary of Foreign Affairs - Elton McKenna Military Lord Commander - Samuel Locklear (formerly?) Lord Commander - Sam Mason Executive Commander - Christopher Dalgaard (formerly?) Star Colonel - Etomgi Sehega (formerly?) Fleet Admiral - Derek Smith Fleet Admiral - Amy West

Covenant of Auxesia Status: Cordial Detailed Information General The Covenant of Auxesia is a paramilitary group operating out of the Inverness system. Renegades from the Core, the Covenant have a long time understanding of the Republic, and as such the Republic maintains a neutral standing with them. Having origins in the Omicrons, the Covenant moved out towards the independent worlds to operate in relative seclusion. The location of their main base of operations is suspected to be in the remote fringes of the Inverness system, but exploratory operations have yet to discover the location of such. Auxesia is known to take security very seriously, and as such not much else is known about them. Relations The Republic has so far had very little contact with the Covenant over their time of influence. Little in the way of cooperation has ever truly been seen, and relations have mostly been kept to an understanding at the least. What is known is that they have ties to the Hellfire Legion, and are considered a mutual friend as well as a neutral entity. Due to the assault against the homeworld, it is expected that the Republic may attempt to contact the Covenant for assistance. Known Leaders Government (Inner Phalanx) Keeper - Revenant Keeper - Endurance Curator - Firmitas

Independent Miners Guild Status: Friendly Detailed Information General The IMG are an independent organization of free miners that scour the Sirius sector for sources of minerals untouched by the corporate hands of the Houses. They have bases throughout Bretonia, the Taus and Omegas, and are known to operate in relative self-sufficience. Long time enemies of the Maltese, the IMG have waged a long-standing war against the homeworld, often taking part in humane servicing projects to seemingly spite the Maltese's reliance on human suffering. They are known acquaintances with the Crayter Republic, but have recently found themselves in conflict with the Kingdom of Bretonia. Relations The Republic's relations with the IMG stem back to the Interregnum when forces of the 72nd Fleet assisted the IMG against a Nomad incursion into the Tau Sector. M.N.S. Santa Maria worked in coordination with IMG Defense Vessel Pathfinder to return crew from fallen IMG vessels to their families. This act of humanitarianism was received with great thanks from the IMG, and has ensured that the IMG and the Republic stayed on equal terms until the recent present. As of now, however, the Guild has seemingly become distrustful of unknowns. The Republic's emergence from the shell of the 72nd spurred a cascade of questions by apparent Guildmaster Kirigiri Kyoko, a voice the Republic has since deigned to gain favor with. The IMG, like many within the Tau Sector, despise the homeworld's agenda, and are predicted to support the Republic in its campaign to retake Malta. Known Leaders Government Guildmaster - Kirigiri Kyoko Guildmaster - Jack Henderson (formerly)

The Gallic Council of National Freedom and Unity Status: Cordial Detailed Information General The Gallic Council of National Freedom and Unity, known colloquially as simply The Council, is a Gallic-based revolutionary group devoted to the ideal of overthrowing the Royal Monarchy and instituting a Republic. They are heavily involved in fighting the Royalist Regime, and up until recently have been a driving force against the Royal Navy since their escape from the core systems. However, within the latest push, the council has recently lost their primary refuge of Roussillon to the Royal Navy's Montmorency battlegroup, though managed to lay waste to the planet's life supporting farms before they escaped. The Council allegedly have a strong force within Gallia proper taking the fight to the Royal Navy in full, though Republic forces have not had the time or opportunity to confirm this. Relations The Council has been a steadfast ally against the Royal Navy, though have remained cautious of the Republic's agenda since our reveal to them during the Interregnum. The Republic has since tried to contact the Council, but to no avail. At present, the Council's military has orders to not consider Republic vessels a threat, and cooperation against the Royal Navy has been steady and productive, including during the Toulouse evacuation. Known Leaders General en Chef - Pierre LaFlamme

United Kingdom of Bretonia Status: Cordial Detailed Information General The United Kingdom of Bretonia is a Major House and a proxy ally of the Republic. Previously the main target of the Gallic Royal invasion of Sirius, and an ongoing victim of Outcast aggression, Bretonia's position within Sirius has been unstable at best since the end of the war. With repeated attempts to conduct what's been called 'aggressive diplomacy', Bretonia even before the Blackout engaged in political strongarming of both Crayter and the IMG, forcing the former to relinquish control over critical infrastructure within the Taus, and goading the latter into proxy conflicts against Bretonian corporations. Relations Despite close to no formal contact between the Republic and Bretonia, public opinion has been soured due to the regime's continued operations within the Taus. Officially, the Republic does not recognize any Bretonian control over any infrastructure beyond Harris orbit and the jump gate to Leeds, nor is the Republic beholden to the Treaty of Harris, facts that some expect to cause some amount of tension between the Republic and Bretonia. Known Leaders Government Queen - Carina I Prince - James III Numerous Duke and Duchesses Military Fleet Admiral - Sir Edmund Steiner Admiral - Sir Jacob McIntire Admiral - Sir George Hall (formerly) Admiral - Michelle O'Brian Admiral - Kaze Nelson Reidman Dagon Commodore - John Redmond Captain - Willis Osborn Captain - John Khatri Captain - Pria Y'berg Commander - Malachy Marshall Commander - Eva Flameheart Commander - Seeley French Lieutenant Commander - Rick Holden

The Order Status: Cordial Detailed Information General The Order is a military anti-xeno organization with ties to the underworld of Sirius. Operating in divisions of cells spread across the Sector, the Order operates against the efforts of the Nomads, executing any potential threat to the continued survival of the Human race. They were instrumental in ending the Nomad War from 800-801 A.S. and have been diligently keeping watch on the activities of the Nomads across the Sector. While seen as a terrorist organization by most, the Zoners, Blood Dragons and Bundschuh are known to work alongside them in order to keep Sirius secure. Relations The Order is on a rather hit or miss relationship with the Republic currently. Having been accepting of the Republic's intentions in the past, the growing distrust among the Order of the Maltese has created a barrier that is currently proving troubling to overcome. However, it is suspected that the Republic's intentions may be getting to the heart of the Order's leadership, and cooperation may yet again begin to flourish. Foreign Affairs is tasked with treating the Order as an equal and as the superior knowledge in the extermination of the Nomads. Known Leaders Leader - Casper Orillion (formerly) Leader - Grand Admiral Michal Golanski (Overwatch) Leader - Patricia Becker (possibly?) (Legacy of Orillion) Colonel - Dr. Stephen Callahan (Legacy of Orillion)

Unione Corse Status: Neutral Detailed Information General The Unione Corse are a Gallic-base criminal syndicate based off the ideals of the ancient Corsican Mafia, and as such act similarly to the Hogosha of Kusari, with an exception of prioritizing profit over civilian protection. They often deal with many of the criminal bodies of Gallia and Sirius alike, notably the Gallic Brigands, the Hogosha and the Gaians. Recently, after the clash of R.N.S. Arles and C.L.N. Oblique, the newly established Minarchy of Provence rose up from the Corse presence on Marsailles. They have few recognizing powers, but are accepted by the Council, Crayter and possibly even Bretonia. Relations The Republic has had spotty relations with the Unione in the past, and only recently has attempted to reach out. The Corse, understandably cautious about trusting a Maltese body, have accepted neutral relations at this time, and are simply seen as the syndicate that they are. The Minarchy specifically has received, legitimate or not, recognition by the Republic as the governing body of Provence, and are expected to act similarly to the rest of the Corse. Known Leaders Patron - Thomas-Alexandre Dantès

The Maquis Status: Cordial Detailed Information General The Maquis are a revolutionary group allied to the Council that work through terrorism to overthrow the Gallic Monarchy. Until recently, their actions have been quieter, and have received less notice than the Council in the past few years. However, with their recently resurgence of activity, the Maquis have become a noticeable force against the Royalist Navy of Gallia, and are expected to continue operations both against the Crown and the homeworld's forces for months or years to come. Relations The Republic has had substantial contact with the Maquis as of late, both via standard transmissions and through space-based contact. Armed Forces and Maquis forces worked alongside each other during the Toulouse evacuation, and were relatively cooperative given recent political schisms. It is expected that the Republic will continue to work with the Maquis through the next few months during the Tau Sector reconquest, and chances are high for possible alliance. Known Leaders Leader - Jean-Paul Courbet (possibly?) Captaine - Emilie Moineau Action révolutionnaire - Unknown speaker

Empire of Kusari Status: Unfriendly Detailed Information General The Empire of Kusari is a Major House and the primary colonial opponent to the Republic in terms of territorial compromise. The first house to submit to Gallia after their invasion into Sirius, the Empire was shortly a Republic of its own after their submission to the Gallic Crown. Having been reunited with their Imperial side, they have since been reunified into an Empire once more, sparking conflict against Rheinland in the Sigma systems. Relations Relations between the Republic and Kusari have been close to non-existent for centuries now. Since even before the reformation, the Republic has considered Kusari to be a hostile nation only suitable for raiding and conflict with. However, with the growth of the Republic's range of contact, the Republic is massing plans to cooperate with the Empire on certain issues such as Cardamine inflow and joint governance of the Tau sector. Known Leaders Kogen Jien - Emperor (formerly) Kogen Tetsuya - Emperor

Istituto di Ricerca Militare Maltese Status: Hostile Detailed Information General The Istituto di Ricerca Militare Maltese (Maltese Military Research Institute) are a relatively unknown nationalist force suggested to be comprised of military personnel based out of the Corsica Shards in Biscay. Openly and directly in support of the Nationalist forces, they are seemingly fully in support of the archaic 'Orange Dream' and are openly against allies of the Maltese. Relations Diplomatic relations between the Republic and the 'IRMM' are non-existent. Due to Republic policy with outside minor powers, the Republic formally does not recognize the IRMM as a group, instead labeling them as a 'Nationalist Terrorist Organization' in regards to their assaults on Republic forces and allies of the Republic. Relations likely will not grow, and will only sow the seeds for further distancing from the Maltese people. Known Leaders Shadowwalker

Maltese Unitary Republic of Hispania Status: DEFUNCT Detailed Information General The Maltese Unitary Republic of Hispania (shortened to MURoH) is a separatist state of the Maltese Nation following the traditions and nationalistic zeal of the National Council before them, feigning the creation of a new Maltese governing body. The MURoH appears to be a loose confederation of Don states, still run economically through the use of slavery and imperialist strategies to increase the influence of their cause through aggression. Relations Diplomacy between the Republic and the MURoH has been stressful ever since their declaration of a new sovereign state of the Maltese People despite the Republic's existence. The MURoH's policy, seemingly fueled by the progress of the National Council before, against allies of the Republic has forced the Cabinet to disregard their existence, labeling them as a 'Nationalist Radical Group', not tied to any real amount of Maltese leadership due to the Republic's rightful claim to Maltese governance. It is expected that the Republic may need to deal with the MURoH primarily in efforts to retake the homeworld from the occupiers. Known Leaders Hernan Escudero - Speaker of the Dons

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Lipari Colony - Planet Borneo Status: Active Lipari Colony Primary Article: HERE LIPARI Overview Lipari Colony is a joint Crayter/Malta colonization initiative located on Lipari Island in the Borneo Sea. Overseen by the Colonial Affairs Department, the colony is home to the majority of the Republic's population, and is on a rise in numbers. With the success of Lipari Colony, the Colonial Affairs Department has begun looking outwards as well as farther inwards, looking to the stars for any further habitable planets within the Tau Sector. Effort has also been made into researching the viability of small cardamine domes within the colony. Such devices would theoretically allow the colony to sustain its intake of cardamine and distribute the substance back to Crayter or to the outside where it would be needed. Future Plans Operation Zest Operation Zest is the shorthand code for the planned but not enacted effort of introducing Cardamine domes to the colony at Lipari. Such effort would have to be made to prevent exposure of the substance in its raw form to the planetary environment, but research is proving promising. Expected initiation of this project is unknown, but is planned to take no more than 5 months for the completion of the domes. Operation Ascendance The Armed Forces is looking to establish a working major spaceport at the island for quicker access by aerial craft. This effort would take a deal of effort, though nothing past the expected production of the colony already. Such would activate a orbit-to-ground landing procedure accessible from space that would land the craft in question at Lipari, allowing for quicker access to required supplies until the colony is self-sufficient. Expected time to completion once activate is 8-12 months, depending on weather and environmental hazards.

Colonization - Planet Baja Status: In Progress Baja Primary Article: HERE BAJA Overview Planet Baja is a terrestrial planet located within the inner ring of Coronado's habitable zone, yet experiences little to no heat containment due to a lack of a deep atmosphere. The planet has been labeled as part of a set of terraforming endeavours prepared by the Republic to expand Maltese influence beyond the homeworld in a prosperous manner, and coordinate with the Crayter Republic and the nearby major houses in the hopes of establishing a new foothold within the Coronado star system. Efforts are slow, however, and operations on the planet are progressing at a pace similar to that of most other terraforming sites across Sirius. Colonization The planet is expected to require terraforming before initial colonization efforts can take place. Operations are already underway scanning and investigating the planet for terraforming potential, and while significant levels of water and frozen carbon dioxide have been located on the surface, the planet lacks a significant atmosphere to provide much basis for terraforming. Solutions to this extend to the mighty geothermal valleys in the north of the planet, which may assist the planet with terraforming capability.

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Survey - Tau-35 system Status: In Progress Tau-35 TAU-35 Overview Not much is known about what has been surveyed as the Tau-35 system. What has lists it as an intermediate Tau sector system nestled somewhere on the outskirts of the Barrier Rim, the large blanket of ice asteroids that comprises much of the Tau cluster. Discovered through happenstance by the M.R.V. Delphi in a long range scouting mission into the Barrier, the system has been charted as being located somewhere between the Tau cluster base and the far west of the Kusari region. Specifics of the system are unknown, but broad scans of the system indicated numerous anomalies that may be of use to the Republic in the near future. System Layout The planetary system of Tau-35 comprises one planet on a fairly long orbit around a binary star system. The sole planet of the system lacks a moon, and is thus the only astronomical body within the system save for the system's stars. To the far west of the system lies the edges of the Barrier Rim, the large wall of icey rock adding a significant 'barrier' to the system's accessibility as a whole. Planetary Body The system's sole planet has been designated 35-Tenerife, after a historic Hispanic island on Ancient Earth. What minimal scans of the planet that have been taken indicate that it is primarily a tundra planet, the surface rather cold and often covered in a thin layer of snow. Temperatures on the planet's day side often rose to above freezing, but only just, before plummeting back down to -60°C~ on the night side. The planet appears to rotate once on its axis once every 37.5 hours, and orbits its parent star at an average speed of 14km/s, giving it a roughly calculated year of 485 standard Sirian days. The planet is suspected to harbor life, as evidenced by the starkly present view of water oceans from orbit. Barrier Wall The Tau-35 system is bordered on its westerly edge by the large wall of the Barrier Rim, creating a significant block between Tau-35 and the area within the Barrier. Composed of a very dense field of asteroids, the Rim presents a very real navigational hazard, and has likely been the reason Tau-35 has been so secluded despite the exploration of the Barrier over the centuries. The system as of yet is known to only contain two jump anomalies: One to the north end and one near the Barrier Rim to the south. While not a part of the Sirius Inter-Connected Network, the system does appear to be part of a smaller network that may likely be composed of numerous other systems across the sector that have yet to be charted.

Survey - Tau-27 system Status: In Progress Tau-27 TAU-27 Overview Common among systems within the Barrier, Tau-27 appears to be farther entrenched within it than even Tau-23. The system is absolutely littered with asteroids, a sole gas giant to the north of the system blocking the horizon from being filled with eerie glowing rocks. Not much can be told about this system other than its unusual remoteness compared to other Tau systems, being located a considerable distance from the Tau-cluster. Lone Planet The sole planet of Tau-27, dubbed 27-Uphrates, is among the densest planets ever charted within Sirius. The planet is absolutely massive, which explains the lack of other planets and gas clouds from the system's formation. In addition to this massive density, the planet also has a very strong gravitational pull, and was even suspected to be conducting small-scale nuclear fusion within its depths. The planet itself is very likely a brown dwarf, and an exceptionally failed one at that. Gravitational Disturbances The high amount of gravitational pull around Uphrates was noted to cause a rather unusual phenomena. Around the planet lies the system's only known jump anomaly, which leads to the system designated Tau-51, in addition to a considerable amount of baxter objects. It's not quite clear why these have bunched around the planet, but Uphrates' depth against the fabric of space-time is hypothesized to be the cause. More prominent scans can be made once access to the system is achieved on a larger scale. Asteroids The Tau-27 system's other starkly noticeable feature is the system's vast asteroid field, which has been theorized to be even more dense than Tau-23's. The explanation for this is not known, but what has been scanned reveals that there is an absolutely massive amount of raw materials within the system, including Niobium, Titanium, Uranium and Platinum. It is likely that the system will not be left alone for long once revealed.

Survey - Tau-51 system Status: In Progress Tau-51 TAU-51 Overview Using telemetry from emissions, the Tau-51 was discovered to be far to the north of the majority of other Tau systems, and thus is in a realm of its own. Delving into the uncharted territory beyond the Barrier into the inter-Sirian expanse, the system appears to contain a multitude of planets, as well as water vapor cloud pockets. The system is also an unusual source of radio waves, evident from one of the thicker patches of nebula within the system. While scans were possible, none pierced the cloud enough to determine the source. Planetary System The Tau-51 system is host to at least 3 planets, one moon and a captured planetoid, at least one of them known to be habitable. The icey world designated 51-León is known to support life as evidenced by rampant biosigns on the surface, and is readily protected from asteroid impacts by the gas giants of the system

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Operation: Pedestal Status: Pending Pedestal PEDESTAL Overview Operation: Pedestal is the codename for the overarching military campaign against the corrupted Maltese leadership and the eventual capture of the homeworld from the illegal cartels of Malta proper. Laid within are six major offensives planned for the campaign, each relying on support from foreign powers to back the Republic through to the end, powered primarily by joint operations from the Armed Forces and Crayter Military. Exercise: Mohandas Exercise Mohandas is the codename for the beginning phases of the invasion of Malta, and the beginning of corporate warfare for the Republic against the dissident nationalists. Exercise Mohandas, following the namesake, involves the starving of the vital lines of support for the homeworld on both fronts (Tau-37 and Barcelona) and requires hard effort from the Armed Forces and allies and supporters of the Republic to succeed. Exercise Mohandas is expected to remain in effect from the beginning of the invasion to the final steps. Civilian losses are expected to be minimal. Dissident forces of the nationalist leadership (primarily National Council, secondarily Legion Maltesa) are primary targets and are to be focused in the event of a brawl. Operation: Windmill Operation Windmill is the current codename for the first combat steps of the Invasion of Madrid. Assuming Exercise Mohandas removes the Maltese ability to coordinate supplies and forces the Navy to take steps, efforts will be taken to secure the passage into Aragon and Barcelona from Tau-37 and Sigma-19 respectively. Support from local Crayter and GMG Paramilitary forces will be paramount to the success of each sector of Operation Windmill, though the outcome of this operation will determine the final invasion approach. Should both entrances be fortified, then primary assaults towards Malta will begin in the Tau theatre, where the Republic holds the most backing from the Crayter Military. Civilian casualties are expected to be minimal to non-existent. Battleship Aurora will lead Force 37, while local GMG forces will lead Force 19, backed by Task Force Pacientia. Operation: Cyclone Operation Cyclone is the codename for the second step of the Invasion of Madrid. Depending on the outcome of Operation: Windmill, Cyclone may see three possible executions. Tau-37 victory, Sigma-19 loss: Should Tau-37 prove victorious and Sigma-19 prove a failure, forces will be moved into Aragon, where the local garrison will be removed by force. Objectives for Operation Cyclone will be to scatter the nationalist forces, breaking coordination and seizing Genoa and San Remo orbit. Secondary targets will be Planet Albegna orbit and the ship production facilities at Venice. Dreadnought Ravager will link with Battleship Aurora, paving the way for Task Force Imperium to secure the system. Task Force Pacientia will continue to assist GMG elements in containing the rampant Maltese excursions from the Barcelona system. Tau-37 loss, Sigma-19 victory: Should Tau-37 prove a failure and Sigma-19 prove victorious, forces will be diverted to the Barcelona system. Fortifications within Tau-37 will hold the assaults from Aragon as Task Force Imperium moves to link with Pacientia in the Sigma sector. This may prove troubling as the Empire of Kusari will likely oppose lawful Maltese fleet movements within the Kusari region, thus proving mobilization threatened and a military conflict possible. Dissident Chrysanthemum forces may also interfere, the 'Orange Treaty' proving to be a failed reasoning of justice on their part. Should mobilization prove successful, Dreadnought Ravager will lay the groundwork for the invasion of Barcelona. Galicia and Ruiz will be primary targets, and Elysium orbit is to be secured at all cost. Order support will be large and counted on during this part of Operation Cyclone. Task Force Cariana will provide support for Tau-37 defensive units. This outcome is noted as 'very unlikely' to strategists. Tau-37 victory, Sigma-19 victory: Should both Tau-37 and Sigma-19 prove victorious, forces from both sides will be authorized movement into the neighboring territories of the Maltese homeguard and capture may begin. For Aragon, primary objectives will be Genoa and San Remo orbit, with Albegna and Venice being secondary. Total occupation of the system is expected to be swift. Barcelona will be straightforward, Ruiz and Galicia being primary occupation points for Task Force Pacientia, followed by total occupation of the system. This outcome is noted as 'extremely unlikely' to strategists. Exercise: Kneecapper Exercise Kneecapper is the codename for the promising disarmament of the Maltese Navy before the Invasion of Madrid. Kneecapper is assuming a highly likely victory within Tau-37 and a loss within Sigma-19. Military forces in the Tau cluster will push into Aragon, capturing what locations that are possible and moving to make skirmishing runs on the capital. Open assaults on civilian shipping will be authorized for associated nationalist regimes (Legion Maltesa, National Council, etc.), but forbidden for independents and local guerrilla forces. This exercise is expected to transition into the final push for Malta. Exercise: Backdrop Exercise Backdrop is the codename for the backup disarmament of the Maltese Navy before the Invasion of Madrid. Backdrop is assuming a highly unlikely victory in Sigma-19 and a loss in Tau-37. Military forces in the Sigma cluster will push into Barcelona, capturing what locations that are possible and moving to make skirmishing runs on the capital. Open assaults on civilian shipping will be authorized for associated nationalist regimes (Legion Maltesa, National Council, etc.), but forbidden for independents and local guerrilla forces. This exercise is expected to transition into the final push for Malta. Exercise: Blindspot Exercise Blindspot is the codename for the tertiary disarmament of the Maltese Navy before the Invasion of Madrid. Blindspot is assuming a extremely unlikely victory in both Tau-37 and Sigma-19. Military forces will storm both fronts, capturing what locations that are possible and moving to make skirmishing runs on the capital. Open assaults on civilian shipping will be authorized for associated nationalist regimes (Legion Maltesa, National Council, etc.) but forbidden for independents and local guerrilla forces. This exercise is expected to transition into the final push for Malta. Operation: Castle Operation: Castle is the codename for the Invasion of the Madrid system and the capitulation of the nationalist regimes to the lawful Republic of Malta and the Armed Forces. The operation will begin after sufficient skirmishing between Maltese forces and nationalists has been deemed acceptable, and have softened up the defenses of the homeworld to such an extent that an invasion is possible. The invasion will involve three major events. Battle of Valetta: Phase One of Operation Castle is the removal of Valetta Shipyard as a logistical factor to the enemy. A large-scale nuclear payload will be fired at the station, disabling the station's command structure and wreaking havoc on the mooring yards, allowing for the the Armed Forces to fight an enemy with the inability to repair their fleets. With Valetta removed, phase two can begin. Capture of Malta: Phase Two of Operation Castle is the removal of the garrison located at Malta proper. The local defensive force will be left without a location to base from, and left without logistics to feed their defense. Biscay is too far a flight, and the Razgriz Abyss will prove too treacherous. Once the defensive force is taken care of, phase three can begin. Invasion of Malta: Phase Three of Operation Castle is the invasion of the planet itself. Maltese Marines will descend upon the planet and storm the governmental offices, as well as every city planetside. Once opposition has been removed, and the planet is deemed safe, phase three can be marked as complete. Operation Castle will mark the end of Operation Pedestal.

Operation: Immolating Flame Status: Pending Immolating Flame IMMOLATING FLAME Overview The reconquest of the homeworld begins with the removal of the oppressor navy one warfleet at a time. Far beyond the protective veil of the Maltese Homeland lies Dreadnought Basilica, a fortress of guns and steel nestled within the Barrier Nebula assault our ally's home on Planet Yuma. After the destruction of Carrier Group Helios, the Basilica marched into Coronado a few months ago, declaring a holy war of sorts on the Crayter homeland. We must turn this around. We must turn this to our advantage. Operation: Immolating Flame aims to either destroy or, preferably capture, M.N.S. Basilica in the hope of turning her into a strong symbol of force for the Republic's efforts. Through a combined attack, the Crayter Military will act as a diversionary force for the Republic and a small task unit of the Crayter fleet to sneak in and wreak havoc on the Basilica's defenses. It's hoped that the Crayter Military will be able to defeat the Basilica's armada, leaving the command warship free for the taking. Casualties are expected to be high. However, with the addition of Destroyer Abaddon to the Republic's arsenal, the outlook should be high. Should Dreadnought Ravager or Incisor be completed by this time, odds will be heavily in favor of the Alliance. Preparations (Exercise: Liseda) In preparation for Operation: Immolating Flame, resources will need to be diverted towards the offensive, and considerable effort made to shield the operation from the eyes of the nationalists. Exercise Liseda will involve the transport of Marines to the Main Flank Fleet Move in to secure or remove the Basilica. Main Assault (Operation: Immolating Flame) Operation: Immolating Flame will begin as a simple Crayterian mass bulk of warships gathering near the perimeter of Sabah's Defensive Grid. Lead by the Malachite (and the Ravager/Incisor), the diversionary fleet will

Operation: Resurrección Status: Active Resurreccion RESURRECCIÓN Overview Dreadnought Ravager has been a vessel that the Armed Forces has been looking at acquiring ever since the return of Locklear to the Hellfire Legion. However, given recent events, the decision was made to offer to the Legion the option of restoring the Ravager and building a new 'Perpetrator'-class Dreadnought as a replacement. For which side was up to them, and in the end the decision was made to fund the construction of a new 'Perpetrator'-class Dreadnought for Malta, and revitalize the Ravager to compare to warships of the modern era. Operation: Resurrección will involve two separate acts, both taking place within Vespucci. Dreadnought Ravager The original part of the deal between Malta and the Legion, the Ravager has been deigned to remain within Legion service, as well as receive upgrades at the expense of the Republic, in exchange for the construction of a new 'Perpetrator'-class Dreadnought to take her place in the deal between the Legion and the Republic. The Ravager, as detailed in communications between the Legion and Malta, suffers from an out-dated gunnery computational system, completely inactive engine cells, jury-rigged electrical systems and a degraded armor system that, while manifesting the Legion's motto on the bow of the ship, has remained in place since what can be assumed to be the early 810s. A new computational system will need to be installed and wired in, the engines revamped and inspected for clocking capability, and the armor replaced piece by piece with newer, more modern stiffened durantium armor plating. Efforts will be made to keep the ship intact in the event of intruders, and sectionalized upgrading will need to be undertaken to retain the ship's status as the system's guard dog. Expected completion time: 5 Weeks - 2 Months Dreadnought Invictus The Republic was always aware that the Ravager may have been a cause too far past capability to undertake, and the idea of constructing a new 'Ransuer'-class Dreadnought was always entertained through the use of drydocks of the Republic's ally in Crayter. However, with the cooperation of the Legion and the activation of Operation Resurrección, the idea of the Dreadnought became one of reality. Dreadnought Invictus will overtake the Ravager as the keystone of the deal between the Legion and the Republic, and will be constructed by the Legion with material support by the Republic's Commercial Department. Technological improvements from the 'Ransuer's design will be incorporated into the ship's design philosophy, allowing for the ship to very easily take its place as the flagship of the Republic's Armed Forces. Expected completion time: 2 Months - 3 Months

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Cabinet - de la Zerda Administration de la Zerda Cabinet Name: Gabriella de la Zerda Age: 41 (Deceased: June 22nd, 830 A.S.) Birthplace: Ruiz Base, Barcelona system Department: Department of State Service History (if applicable): N/A Role: President (e. 827AS - d. 830AS) Dependent: Yes Gabriella de la Zerda was the first President of the Republic of Malta. Elected in 824 A.S. by a unanimous vote during the Third Meeting of the Security Council of Barcelona, she worked a rather routine duty aboard Liner Barcelona, seeing to the daily duties of her office. A native from outside Malta, she was Cardamine dependent, and previously served as an advisor for Gabriella la Huerta on Malta during the Republic's tenure as the 72nd Fleet. Recognizing her skill in politics, she was recruited to serve as the vice secretary of the Enforcement Department, the precursor to the Department of State. Upon the Republic's birth in late 823 A.S. she was formally inducted into the Security Council, and at the Third Meeting was elected to the position of President. Throughout her first term, she remained a popular figure due to her competent leadership and willingness to compromise, Halfway through her second term, like many within the Republic, she was beset by complications arising from her genetic dependency on Cardamine. Hospitalized and soon passing from lack of exposure, she was placed in cryogenic stasis to be buried on the homeworld. Name: Martin Laguna Age: 49 (Deceased: June 14th, 830 A.S.) Birthplace: Juarez, Planet Malta, Madrid system Department: Department of State Service History (if applicable): Commander, Armed Forces, 3 years Role: Vice President Dependent: Yes Martin Laguna was the first Vice President of the Republic of Malta. Elected alongside Gabriella de la Zerda in 824 A.S., he worked aboard Liner Barcelona to lighten the load of President de la Zerda, and ensure the smooth running of the nation. A former plantation owner on Malta proper, Martin relinquished his claim to his holdings on the basis of a family dispute between him and his elders. His view of indentured servitude was fairly lacking, causing him to be forced off-planet into a life of service to the Maltese Navy. He served for three years beginning in 821, following the Armed Forces out of Maltese space during the Interregnum, and eventually being inducted as the Republic's first Vice President. Laguna served under President de la Zerda until his death in 830 from lack of Cardamine exposure. He was briefly succeeded by Secretary of State Horatio Esposita before his own death two weeks later. His body is currently in stasis to be buried on the homeworld. Name: Randall Marcato Santiago Age: 64 (Stasis: October 5th, 830 A.S., Aged 59) Birthplace: Cali Base, Tau-23 system Department: Department of Defense Service History (if applicable): Fleet Admiral, Armed Forces, 5 years Role: Secretary of Defense Dependent: Disputed Randall Marcato Santiago is the official Secretary of Defense and Commander in Cheif of the Maltese Armed Forces. Originally serving as its supreme commander since the start of the Interregnum, he stepped aside to serve in an official government capacity to provide stability for the Armed Forces following the Republic's founding. A native of Cali Base in Tau-23, although this is now disputed, Santiago allegedly was never exposed to Maltesian air, and thus was originally considered the only true native-born member of the cabinet to not be a dependent. Having previously commanded the Santa Maria during her escape from the Omicrons, he soon became a grounding figure in countless opposition operations against the Outcasts in the Taus, all spearheaded by the then 72nd Fleet's flagship Aurora, which served as a base for planning. With the Republic's official founding in 825 A.S., he was asked to lead the Department of Defense, and was a leading figure in establishing a centralized Maltese Naval command structure. In 830 A.S., along with many other Maltesians across the Republic, he was beset with unwellness, originally suspected to be a strong fever. However, when side-effects evident of Cardamine deficiency emerged, concerns began to rise of Santiago's potential dependency, something that was anticipated to prevent instability within the Armed Forces. Like many high-ranking officials, Santiago was placed in stasis pending aid for his ailments. Name: Arturo Ruiz Age: 51 (Deceased: May 31st, 830 A.S.) Birthplace: Havana, Planet Malta, Madrid system Department: Department of Colonial Affairs Service History (if applicable): N/A Role: Secretary of Colonial Affairs Dependent: Yes Arturo Ruiz was a Secretary of Colonial Affairs for the Republic of Malta. Having an extensive background in colonial enterprising from his studies on Malta, he managed the day-to-day affairs of the Republic's colonial expeditions, most notably the Lipari Colony on Planet Borneo. An economics major from Malta itself, Arturo had been at the forefront of nearly ever Maltesian colonial expansion endeavor. A proponent of the colonization of Planet Soledad, he ultimately joined the Republic's ranks after submitting a proposal to remove Cardamine from the Soledad environment to preserve the ecosystem. This netted him a distasteful view from many within his community, and forced him out of the colonial political circle. His enthusiasm seen from a distance, the Republic took the opportunity and offered him the cabinet position of Secretary of Colonial Affairs. Apart from managing the colonial affairs at Lipari Colony, Arturo was a staunch proponent of terraforming, though in manageable levels. Planet Baja in Coronado was a classic example of his desires to see colonialism spread through Sirius once more, and on numerous occasions he was seen in the presence of the Civil Development Department to brainstorm new techniques for colonialism. Like many within the Republic, Ruiz was beset by Cardamine deficiency in 830 A.S., and was the first cabinet-level official to pass away. His body is currently in stasis, pending burial on the homeworld. Name: Horatio Esposita Age: 55 (Deceased: June 27th, 830 A.S.) Birthplace: Freeport 10, Tau-37 system, Maltese Border Worlds Department: Department of State Service History (if applicable): N/A Role: Secretary of State Dependent: Yes Horatio Esposita was a Secretary of State for the Republic of Malta. Like most within the Republic's governmental cabinet, he was a political major from the homeworld, and saw to the daily needs of the Republic's calibrated inner workings. What can be said about Horatio's career in association with Malta can be summed up as a relatively efficient, if boring, existence. Inducted into the cabinet as part of President de la Zerda's administration, his talents were recognized almost immediately upon her election. A supporter of due process, the Republic's space rental systems is partly his creation, and is constantly being refined and readjusted to promote efficiency, although this has ramped down significantly since 830 A.S. Following the death of Vice President Laguna, Esposita briefly ascended to the office for two weeks before his own death from Cardamine deficiency. Unlike others within the cabinet, Esposita was interred at Lipari Colony, in line with his desire to be at rest alongside his own people. Name: Sabrina Iltzmann Age: 37 Birthplace: Vern, Planet Stuttgart, Stuttgart system Department: Department of Foreign Affairs Service History (if applicable): N/A Role: Secretary of Foreign Affairs Dependent: No Sabrina Iltzmann is the current Secretary of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Malta, and legally the current interim President of the Republic. A promising political student and graduate of the New Berlin University, she saw to the needs of the Republic on a foreign level, and attended to many diplomatic missions on the Nation's behalf. A native of House Rheinland, most of what can be discerned from her background is an interest in learning foreign culture. A social justice major and psychology minor, her talents and interests are what caught the eye of the Armed Forces before the reformation, and she served as the Republic's first official member of the cabinet before even the First Meeting of the Security Council. Under President de la Zerda's administration, she oversaw the development of closer ties to Crayter, as well as the normalization of relations with the IMG and the Commonwealth of Liberty. As a native of Rheinland, she was unaffected by the wave of Cardamine deficiency that struck the Republic in 830 A.S., leaving her duties to grow with each cabinet member incapacitated by the event. By the end of June 830, she was left the highest ranking member of President de la Zerda's cabinet, and had it not been for an emergency declaration of martial law would have ascended to the Presidency. As the highest ranking government official left, the daily goings-on of the Republic have fallen to her and her staff, supplemented by tertiary offices as well as personnel from the Armed Forces. Name: Hannah Escher Age: 41 Birthplace: Glendale, Planet Los Angeles, California system Department: Department of Education Service History (if applicable): N/A Role: Secretary of Education Dependent: No Hannah Escher is the current Secretary of Education for the Republic of Malta. A former elementary school teacher on Manhattan, she oversees the implementation of the Republic's education system into daily life. A mother of four, she began her career as a physics and math major at Belltown Community College on Los Angeles, minoring in educational studies. Finding her way into a small elementary school on Planet Manhattan, she was discovered during a low-priority MIS operation in Liberty, and was instrumental in its success. After being offered a position as the Republic's new Secretary for Education, she agreed, and has since been offered a position at the Lipari Colony on Borneo to oversee the administration of a schooling system at the colony. Despite the relative obscurity of her job, she made considerable progress in establishing education at Lipari, resulting in marked boons to the colony's development. Following the wave of Cardamine deficiency across the Republic, Escher was elevated to a secondary leadership position within President de la Zerda's cabinet after Secretary Iltzmann, and has since been forced to make do with her resources following the declaration of martial law. Name: Gabriella La Huerta Age: 46 Birthplace: Lipa, Planet Malta, Madrid system Department: None (Formerly, Department of Commerce) Service History (if applicable): Chief of Logistics, Comerciantes de la República, 3 years Role: None (Formerly, Secretary of Commerce) Dependent: Yes Gabriella La Huerta was a Secretary of Commerce for the Republic of Malta. A supporter of the Republic from the interregnum, she served as the primary financial authority within the Nation. A native of Malta, La Huerta once owned an array of plantations across the surface. Seeing the need to expand her business into space, she founded a small company native to the planet: La Huerta Supply. Primarily supporting the military, she eventually sold her plantations on the idea of making it big in space. It worked to a degree, though after the Delta offensive her support for the military waned and she began to look for new clients. The Armed Forces, at the time known as the 72nd Fleet, was one of these clients, and the prospect of a fair and powerful business market were some of the core reasons she served the Republic. Despite serving the Republic in an official capacity, La Huerta remained deeply connected with the homeworld, and was thus unaffected by the wave of Cardamine deficiency that struck the Republic in 830 A.S.. After the death of President de la Zerda, La Huerta elected to resign her position, and returned to the homeworld. Though she maintains underground contact with the Republic, she has no overt desire to return in an official capacity. Name: Eli Alan Age: 60 Birthplace: Worcester, Planet Cambridge, Cambridge system Department: Department of Civil Development Service History (if applicable): Commodore, Armed Forces R&D, 3 years Role: Secretary of Civil Development Dependent: No Elijah Allen is the current Secretary for Civil Development for the Republic of Malta. A Bretonian native and adept scientist in the art of civil engineering, His primary role is serving as a head from which to relay between the cabinet and the Civil Development Department. Recruited by the 72nd Fleet during the interregnum as the head of the Research and Development branch, Elijah Allen is an oddity within the Republic. A non-native supporting the Republic's research into Cardamine, most of his work with the Nation revolved around coordinating with the Colonial Affairs Department and cataloguing experiments in the field with Cardamine. While the Republic may not deal in the trade of the substance, most of the import of it before 830 A.S. was fielded towards him and his people. After the wave of Cardamine deficiency struck the Republic in 830 A.S., Alan was assigned with engineering a solution to the pandemic. Though his efforts were unfortunately not successful in developing a cure, he did produce a stasis container to halt the effects of the deficiency. Due to the immense level of technological input placed into such a container, the only cabinet-level official left to be interred was Secretary of Defense Randall Santiago, who has since been monitored continuously by Alan's team. Name: Maria Cortez Age: 38 Birthplace: Skiros Station, Omicron Gamma system Department: Department of Homeward Defense Service History (if applicable): Colonel, Armed Forces, 5 years Role: Secretary of Homeward Defense Dependent: No Maria Cortez is the current Secretary of Homeward Defense for the Republic of Malta, and currently the de-facto commanding officer of the Armed Forces. A young soul, she has served the Republic since the middle of the interregnum, operating primarily as an advisor to Secretary of Defense Santiago. Cortez is a sight unseen within most Maltesian circles: A Cretan-born woman in the north of Sirius. Born on Skiros Station, she left her own people behind after a falling out over ideals. She made her way to the Republic after encountering Randall Santiago, and was soon brought in to serve as an intelligence operative, as well as a capable field commander. When the Republic was founded, she was chosen to lead the Department of Homeward Defense, in an effort to put her skills to use. Following the wave of Cardamine deficiency that struck the Republic in 830 A.S., she was one of the few members of the government not killed as a result. When the cabinet collapsed, she declared a state of martial law at the request of Secretary Santiago, and has been officially heading the remnants of the Republic's leadership since. She has one child and a presumed deceased husband, Ryante Stratton, who served with the Fleet during the interregnum. Name: Reyna Cleese Age: 42 Birthplace: Cardiff Mining Facility, Cambridge system, Bretonia Department: Department of State Service History (if applicable): N/A Role: Acting-Secretary of State Dependent: No Reyna Cleese is the current acting Secretary of State for the Republic of Malta. A native to Bretonia, she was among the thousands of refugees brought to Lipari from Yuma following the destruction of her home on Planet Leeds by the Gallic Royal Navy. Cleese was once an aspiring art student, but after failing to qualify for higher education at Oxford elected to work a production job on Leeds. After fleeing Leeds during the Gallic Royal Navy's retreat from New London, Cleese stayed on Yuma for some time before being offered residency at Lipari Colony on Borneo. After years working under numerous positions, she was brought into a support role for the Department of Foreign Affairs during martial law. Showcasing a skill in organization, she was placed in a temporary role as acting Secretary of State during the reconstruction. governance Name: Carolina Elvira Age: 37 (Deceased: July 3rd, 830 A.S.) Birthplace: Los Libertas, Planet Malta, Madrid system Department: Department of Colonial Affairs Service History (if applicable): N/A Role: Governor of Lipari Colony, Borneo Dependent: Yes Carolina Elvira was a Governor of Lipari Colony based on Planet Borneo in the Tau-44 system. As the Republic's sole representative for the burgeoning colony of Lipari, Carolina was tasked with overseeing the welfare of the colony, as well as tending to extracolonial matters that would have involved the colony in a larger view. Born on Malta, Elvira began a promising career out of college as a colonial expeditionary investigator, at times even working close with those who initially settled Soledad in an effort to better understand the management of a colony such as those placed there. Carolina was on her second term as governor of the small colony when she was beset by Cardamine deficiency in 830 A.S., and has since been succeeded by Juanita Moira-Benitez, who has pledged to continue Elvira's efforts at Lipari. She is survived by one daughter, Sizara, though no known spouse.

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