Oscar: More Mercenaries for Towne 2/04/3134
INN - Interstellar News Network
PORT HOWARD – In light of the Stormhammers’ attack months ago, and in
response to requests for greater planet-wide security, Governor Renee Oscar
announced today that her administration would expand the size of the current
mercenary defense forces already working here under contract. The announcement
comes only days after a spokesman for the governor’s office vehemently denied plans
to call upon additional professional soldiers for planetary defense, citing the presence
of elements from both the elite 21st Centauri Lancers and The Republic’s Triarii
Protectors—both under the nominal authority of Towne native Knight-Errant Kristoff
Erbe—more than complemented the sizeable conventional militia already on hand to
protect vital population centers and industrial positions across the world.
“I have discussed this matter of planetary security with my staff, with Sir Erbe, and
with Captain [Chak] Rasbid of the Centauri Lancers already on-world,” Oscar told a
select group of reporter during an afternoon press conference at the capital building.
“They and I have concurred that the requisitioning of additional supporting military
assets would indeed be the most prudent course of action for ensuring the stability
and neutrality of Towne during the current crisis.”
Asked if the decision to expand mercenary forces on Towne hinted at impending or
suspected military action in the near future, Oscar said only that there was “no
immediate cause for alarm” with regard to the planet’s safety. Residents in the capital
city of Port Howard today remain shaken by a recent raid launched against the local
hyperpulse generator compound by elements of the pro-Steiner Stormhammers
faction, who managed to briefly overrun elements of the Triarii Protectors, the
Centauri Lancers, and Towne militia units that were called up for city defense.
Since then, units from all three commands have remained on station in and around the
capital around the clock, leaving many other vital industrial sites and population
centers virtually unprotected. In recent days, many planetary senators—mostly from
the semi-isolationist Towne-First party that swept last year’s elections—have
criticized Oscar’s administration for what they have termed a “gross imbalance” of
security forces planet-wide.
Towne Log
+ Funny. Oscar’s was in super political-ese form today, wasn’t she? “requisitioning”?
“supporting military assets”? “most prudent course of action”? Why doesn’t she just
admit the government fears another attack and we need more mercs? :- WetWillie
+ Probably to prevent a panic, perhaps? By all accounts, between the Stormhammer’s
attack and over a month or so of steady rain, the mood in Port Howard really sucks. I
hear some statisticians have even found a shocking increase in the suicide rates over
the last four weeks alone in the region. A panic because another attack force is
coming in is all they need right now. :- Chungabunga
+ What I heard is that the Triarii Protectors are being called elsewhere, possibly even
the Liao border. According to some scattered reports, Cappie troops have already
crossed over in Prefecture V. If true, a mere raid or two on an interior world on a
fairly unthreatened front like ours just doesn’t rate against keeping back the evil green
menace. :- Synnik
+ When in doubt, blame the Capellans, is that it, Synnik? Ever stop and wonder if it
may just be the FedRats who are responsible for the universe going to hell in a
handbasket now? Fragging bigot! :- XSOkay
+ Keep it civil guys, will you? I heard the same rumors myself, Syn, but I guess we’ll
have to just wait and see if the Protectors will be moving out any time soon to be
sure… :- KevvyCone
INN - Interstellar News Network
PORT HOWARD – In light of the Stormhammers’ attack months ago, and in
response to requests for greater planet-wide security, Governor Renee Oscar
announced today that her administration would expand the size of the current
mercenary defense forces already working here under contract. The announcement
comes only days after a spokesman for the governor’s office vehemently denied plans
to call upon additional professional soldiers for planetary defense, citing the presence
of elements from both the elite 21st Centauri Lancers and The Republic’s Triarii
Protectors—both under the nominal authority of Towne native Knight-Errant Kristoff
Erbe—more than complemented the sizeable conventional militia already on hand to
protect vital population centers and industrial positions across the world.
“I have discussed this matter of planetary security with my staff, with Sir Erbe, and
with Captain [Chak] Rasbid of the Centauri Lancers already on-world,” Oscar told a
select group of reporter during an afternoon press conference at the capital building.
“They and I have concurred that the requisitioning of additional supporting military
assets would indeed be the most prudent course of action for ensuring the stability
and neutrality of Towne during the current crisis.”
Asked if the decision to expand mercenary forces on Towne hinted at impending or
suspected military action in the near future, Oscar said only that there was “no
immediate cause for alarm” with regard to the planet’s safety. Residents in the capital
city of Port Howard today remain shaken by a recent raid launched against the local
hyperpulse generator compound by elements of the pro-Steiner Stormhammers
faction, who managed to briefly overrun elements of the Triarii Protectors, the
Centauri Lancers, and Towne militia units that were called up for city defense.
Since then, units from all three commands have remained on station in and around the
capital around the clock, leaving many other vital industrial sites and population
centers virtually unprotected. In recent days, many planetary senators—mostly from
the semi-isolationist Towne-First party that swept last year’s elections—have
criticized Oscar’s administration for what they have termed a “gross imbalance” of
security forces planet-wide.
Towne Log
+ Funny. Oscar’s was in super political-ese form today, wasn’t she? “requisitioning”?
“supporting military assets”? “most prudent course of action”? Why doesn’t she just
admit the government fears another attack and we need more mercs? :- WetWillie
+ Probably to prevent a panic, perhaps? By all accounts, between the Stormhammer’s
attack and over a month or so of steady rain, the mood in Port Howard really sucks. I
hear some statisticians have even found a shocking increase in the suicide rates over
the last four weeks alone in the region. A panic because another attack force is
coming in is all they need right now. :- Chungabunga
+ What I heard is that the Triarii Protectors are being called elsewhere, possibly even
the Liao border. According to some scattered reports, Cappie troops have already
crossed over in Prefecture V. If true, a mere raid or two on an interior world on a
fairly unthreatened front like ours just doesn’t rate against keeping back the evil green
menace. :- Synnik
+ When in doubt, blame the Capellans, is that it, Synnik? Ever stop and wonder if it
may just be the FedRats who are responsible for the universe going to hell in a
handbasket now? Fragging bigot! :- XSOkay
+ Keep it civil guys, will you? I heard the same rumors myself, Syn, but I guess we’ll
have to just wait and see if the Protectors will be moving out any time soon to be
sure… :- KevvyCone
| February 4, 3134 |
