Duke Sandoval Departs on Trade Mission 6/13/3132
INN - Interstellar News Network
TIKOGRAD, TIKONOV ”Duke Aaron Sandoval departed today on a diplomatic
mission with scheduled stops on Northwind and Terra.
"I believe this will be one of our most fruitful tours yet," said Sandoval. Thousands
cheered as he waved from a podium atop the boarding ramp of his DropShip,
Opportunity. The vessel will transport Sandoval's diplomatic entourage to a waiting
JumpShip.
"Nothing is more important to the well-being of our citizenry than the growth of our
Republic's economy," said Sandoval. Despite a windstorm, his voice was clearly
audible to officials, press and well-wishers gathered on the starport's landing field,
thanks to a vast array of sound- and vid-projection equipment surrounding the crowd.
"History shows that nothing is more important to the well-being of our economy than
technological innovation. Our mission in the coming weeks, and beyond, is to ensure
that all the people of the Republic continue to have access to the best technology
available, and the financial benefits such developments can afford us during this time
of peace," Sandoval said.
Since the formation of The Republic of the Sphere, citizen income has risen an
average of 28% adjusted for inflation.
Prefect Katana Tormark, of nearby Prefecture III, watched Sandoval's departure via
live HPG feed courtesy of AP-HPG News. "Lord Governor Sandoval is one of the
wealthiest citizens in the Republic," she said. Sandoval's worth cannot be determined,
but he is known to control much of his family's fortune.
"His people believe he works for their best interests," Tormark said. "Perhaps. The
man owns a DropShip."
When asked to elaborate, Tormark offered a politic response, saying, "Sandoval
presents himself as the citizen's advocate, but many are concerned about the true goal
of this trade trip. There is great honor in promoting the good of one's Prefecture,
especially before the good of the House to whom one is loyal. I hope that is his true
mission." The Sandoval dynasty has strong ties to House Davion.
AP-HPG News has been unable to verify the accusations alluded to by Tormark that
Sandoval's mission promotes a Davion-sponsored agenda. However, one high-ranking
official in Prefecture IV "Sandoval's regime”seems to back up these suspicions.
"Yeah, he's a family man, through and through," said the official, who asked not to be
identified and would not elaborate.
Later, when asked to respond to these allegations, Sandoval said, "My record speaks
for itself." He spoke from aboard the Opportunity. "My work fosters interstellar trade
based on cooperation in key technological areas. Agreements brokered by my
administration have led to the birth of entire industries! Thousands are newly
employed in excellent tech-sector jobs because of our work."
Several technological breakthroughs in Sandoval's Prefecture have been news
headlines lately, notably research based on Professor Pierre Cormier's groundbreaking
work on cryogenics.
"Everyone lives better today than even a year ago," Sandoval said. "My detractors can
say what they will, but the citizens know the truth when they watch the news on their
brand-new Tri-Vid."
Sandoval's supporters have credited his administration with developing unprecedented
interstellar commerce that has led to an enhanced standard of living throughout
Prefecture IV. Others credit Devlin Stone's "swords to plowshares" philosophy,
which ended centuries of war and began the current era of peace and prosperity
engendered by The Republic of the Sphere. Supporters of the latter view suggest that
Sandoval is merely capitalizing on what occurred naturally when industry converted
from building machines of destruction to delivering consumer goods.
INN - Interstellar News Network
TIKOGRAD, TIKONOV ”Duke Aaron Sandoval departed today on a diplomatic
mission with scheduled stops on Northwind and Terra.
"I believe this will be one of our most fruitful tours yet," said Sandoval. Thousands
cheered as he waved from a podium atop the boarding ramp of his DropShip,
Opportunity. The vessel will transport Sandoval's diplomatic entourage to a waiting
JumpShip.
"Nothing is more important to the well-being of our citizenry than the growth of our
Republic's economy," said Sandoval. Despite a windstorm, his voice was clearly
audible to officials, press and well-wishers gathered on the starport's landing field,
thanks to a vast array of sound- and vid-projection equipment surrounding the crowd.
"History shows that nothing is more important to the well-being of our economy than
technological innovation. Our mission in the coming weeks, and beyond, is to ensure
that all the people of the Republic continue to have access to the best technology
available, and the financial benefits such developments can afford us during this time
of peace," Sandoval said.
Since the formation of The Republic of the Sphere, citizen income has risen an
average of 28% adjusted for inflation.
Prefect Katana Tormark, of nearby Prefecture III, watched Sandoval's departure via
live HPG feed courtesy of AP-HPG News. "Lord Governor Sandoval is one of the
wealthiest citizens in the Republic," she said. Sandoval's worth cannot be determined,
but he is known to control much of his family's fortune.
"His people believe he works for their best interests," Tormark said. "Perhaps. The
man owns a DropShip."
When asked to elaborate, Tormark offered a politic response, saying, "Sandoval
presents himself as the citizen's advocate, but many are concerned about the true goal
of this trade trip. There is great honor in promoting the good of one's Prefecture,
especially before the good of the House to whom one is loyal. I hope that is his true
mission." The Sandoval dynasty has strong ties to House Davion.
AP-HPG News has been unable to verify the accusations alluded to by Tormark that
Sandoval's mission promotes a Davion-sponsored agenda. However, one high-ranking
official in Prefecture IV "Sandoval's regime”seems to back up these suspicions.
"Yeah, he's a family man, through and through," said the official, who asked not to be
identified and would not elaborate.
Later, when asked to respond to these allegations, Sandoval said, "My record speaks
for itself." He spoke from aboard the Opportunity. "My work fosters interstellar trade
based on cooperation in key technological areas. Agreements brokered by my
administration have led to the birth of entire industries! Thousands are newly
employed in excellent tech-sector jobs because of our work."
Several technological breakthroughs in Sandoval's Prefecture have been news
headlines lately, notably research based on Professor Pierre Cormier's groundbreaking
work on cryogenics.
"Everyone lives better today than even a year ago," Sandoval said. "My detractors can
say what they will, but the citizens know the truth when they watch the news on their
brand-new Tri-Vid."
Sandoval's supporters have credited his administration with developing unprecedented
interstellar commerce that has led to an enhanced standard of living throughout
Prefecture IV. Others credit Devlin Stone's "swords to plowshares" philosophy,
which ended centuries of war and began the current era of peace and prosperity
engendered by The Republic of the Sphere. Supporters of the latter view suggest that
Sandoval is merely capitalizing on what occurred naturally when industry converted
from building machines of destruction to delivering consumer goods.
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