GALNET - 17 SEP 3307 - Delta Pavonis Hosts Political Conference

GALNET - 17 SEP 3307 - Delta Pavonis Hosts Political Conference

Delegations from the Federation and the dictator Yuri Grom are meeting to determine the Delta Pavonis system’s future.

Both are on a diplomatic mission to convince its controlling faction to either swear allegiance to Yuri Grom or become a Federal member state. Delta Pavonis was one of the original signatories of the Federal Accord in 2242, but has recently been governed by an independent autocracy.

Yuri Grom himself is present, having arrived on the megaship Indomitable. Grom was once a respected admiral in the Federal Navy, before defecting with huge numbers of ships and followers. They established the independent EG Union, which he presides over as a military dictatorship.

The rival delegation is led by Ambassador Delphine Dumont of the Federal Diplomatic Corps. They were transported on the Freedom’s Foundation megaship courtesy of Delta Pavonis Galactic Interstellar, which formerly controlled the system. The ambassador invited newsfeeds to witness her initial introduction to Yuri Grom, who seemed slightly taken aback by her warm greeting.

Grand Duke Simion Petrescu, ruler of the Autocracy of Delta Pavonis, told attending journalists:

“The conference will take place in Kessler City on Reagan’s Legacy, where our distinguished guests will enjoy our famous hospitality. I look forward to learning more about their respective proposals.”

This is the first time that the Federation has diplomatically engaged with Yuri Grom. Political observers noted that this tactful approach may be due to several Federal factions recently declaring independence.

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Smart move by Frontier to try and mix up this Federal independence stuff a bit. Show the Federation in a more diplomatic fashion, and then put them up against the game's least popular power for good measure ;) It'll be interesting to see if that's enough to swing things.
 
Actually, Yuri Grom is a persona I'd like to see less of in the lore. 😅

It's a player creation and the whole premise is a bit ridiculous to be honest.
 
Actually, Yuri Grom is a persona I'd like to see less of in the lore. 😅

It's a player creation and the whole premise is a bit ridiculous to be honest.
In Powerplay lore he's a bit of a sleazebag slacker.

He uses surveillance and secret police to keep power, allows Imperial Slavery (because its 'traditional') and is soft on drugs.
 
He also does a variety act on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Popovich Station...

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I'd love to have something to say about Grom, but we're not supposed to talk about real world politics. 😄
What can you say though? Unlike the other indies like Antal (nutter control freak quiche warrior), Archon (brutal burger barbarian) or Sirius (corpo sandwich guy) Groms very bland. He's not a power thats oozing a firm identity being a little bit of everything rather than being one giant scoop of personality.
 
I'd love to have something to say about Grom, but we're not supposed to talk about real world politics. 😄
I mean we can all guess. insert comment of X leader/politician being like Grom here

But that's a gross simplification of real people, and you really need to try and understand why others think the way they do, even if it makes no sense right now.
 
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