Senate Declares Arissa Lavigny-Duval Emperor
06 OCT 3301
Standing on the steps of the Senate building, Chancellor Anders Blaine announced the Senate's decision on the succession. In a historic selection, and as a result of a clear majority vote, Arissa Lavigny-Duval will be the next ruler of the Empire. She will be the first female leader of the Empire since Marlin Duval founded the original colony on Achenar in the 23rd Century, although she will carry the title 'Emperor' rather than 'Empress'. Such an appointment would have been impossible prior to the reign of Hengist Duval due to an ancient decree that all Imperial rulers be male, but a ruling passed by the late Emperor early in his reign did away with this generations-old tradition.
The news has been almost universally celebrated, and even Princess Aisling Duval offered her support for the appointment. The celebrations are likely to continue until the coronation ceremony in a week's time.
Not everyone agrees with the Senate's decision, however. In a statement, Emperor's Dawn declared the selection of Arissa Lavigny-Duval "a desecration of the traditions of the Empire". The organisation has vowed not to allow the ceremony to happen.

Por clara mayoría de apoyos en el Senado, Arissa Lavigny-Duval ha sido nombrada Emperador del Imperio, primera mujer en ostentar dicho cargo. La princesa Aisling Duval ha ofrecido su apoyo y las celebraciones se llevarán a cabo hasta la coronación, dentro de una semana.
El grupo de Emperor's Dawn ha asegurado que no permitirán que la ceremonia se celebre.
El culebrón parece lejos de terminar. De momento, la ¿enhorabuena? a los partidarios de ALD. A ver qué pasa a partir de ahora, sobretodo esta próxima semana, que se prevee... agitadilla.
pd: el título del post no es una errata, Arissa será considerada "Emperador", no "Emperatriz".
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