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Starbase 118, Trinity Sector (Stardate 238908.20) – The Nequencia and Khitomer Systems have fallen to the Klingons, along with areas located near Tranome Sar.

According to confirmed reports from Romulan space, the Nequencia system – recently part of the Thracian Alliance – as well as the contested system of Khitomer, have fallen to the advancing Klingon fleet who has now turned their attention to other colonies and outlying systems in the area. Estimates of casualties are still being calculated, but what images have escaped the inhabited planets of the system show the brutality of the attacks.

Federation representatives have made multiple attempts to bring the Klingons to the table, but a message from the Klingon High Command has stated that the Federation has no jurisdiction over the matter, and it is strictly between the Klingon and Romulan Empires.

Meanwhile, Starfleet has started sending ships in the general direction of Starbase 118 where fighting between the two Empires has broken out, but until official aid is requested, ships must remain outside of the Neutral Zone.

FNN will have more on this breaking story as soon as it is available.

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Commander Alexander Jayson Cregg
Press Secretary
Starbase 118

Starbase 118, Trinity Sector (Stardate 238908.13) – Starfleet Command confirms the first reports of unprovoked Klingon attacks on systems within Romulan borders.

Despite communications blackouts that still exist throughout Romulan space following the destruction of the Hobus star, Starfleet Command has verified at least one report of unprovoked violence against a Romulan colony world near the Neutral Zone. The colony, known as the Nequencia colony, lies just within Romulan borders on their side of the zone, making the Klingon incursion seem deliberate and intentional.

Thus far, communication with Klingon officials by FNN representatives has been met with silence. Likewise, Klingon ambassadors and representatives aboard Starbase 118 have either left their posts to return home or remain tight lipped and hidden within the Diplomatic Tower. Representatives of the Diplomatic Corps are already opening lines of communication with those representatives who have not returned to the Empire, but no updates on their progress have been released as of yet.

“We’re hesitant to call it an invasion as of yet,” says Commander Zorah Reckt of the Diplomatic Corps. “As of right now we’re just trying to figure out what’s going on and we’re willing to give everyone involved the benefit of the doubt until they prove they deserve otherwise.”

Be sure to stay tuned to FNN for the latest regarding this breaking story.

Contact:
Commander Alexander Jayson Cregg
Press Secretary
Starbase 118

Starbase 118, Trinity Sector (Stardate 238908.06) – Scattered reports have emerged from systems along the Klingon-Romulan border that Klingon forces are preparing for a large scale military operation, the purpose of which is unconfirmed.

A Federation task force, led by the USS Cortez, has reported that a large fleet of Klingon Warships has been amassing in the Mempa Sector near Beta Thoridar. Data from the Cortez indicates that the fleet was last seen headed towards the Romulan border. Systems on the Romulan side of the border, particularly the Nequencia system, were once heavily defended, but since the destruction of Hobus and the subsequent dispersion of a centralized Romulan military, the majority of the Romulan Empire’s side has fallen into chaos.

Unconfirmed reports also indicated that Klingon scout ships may have already infiltrated Romulan space, traveling as far as the D’deridex system. No attacks have yet been reported in this region. But such incursions into Romulan territory suggest that the Klingon Imperial Fleet is testing the defenses and responses along border regions. With Romulan Fleet Command all but destroyed, responses have been limited at best. Whether or not such actions are a preparation for a larger operation, or simply an extended exercise remains speculative.

The Office of Senator Vreeya, Ambassador aboard Starbase 118, released a statement, saying “The Romulan Star Empire has undeniably suffered as a result of the destruction of our home system, and faces a long journey in the process of rebuilding. However, regardless of internal politics, the Empire will not tolerate violations of our sovereign territory, and if threatened, will respond in full measure. Klingon Consular staff did not respond to a request for comment.

FNN will provide more details as they become available.

Contact:
Commander Alexander Jayson Cregg
Press Secretary
Starbase 118

Starbase 118, Trinity Sector (Stardate 238907.30) – Proposed talks to help now established colony worlds recover and form a unified government within the Romulan Empire have come to a halt.

This morning, attempts by Federation diplomatic corps personnel to encourage leaders from the Romulan Empire’s biggest colony worlds to meet and unify under a single, centralized government have met with the first real problem. Responses to messages sent to the colony worlds have been slow coming in, but today it became readily apparent that the first hurdle in the process will be finding a location where representatives all agree to meet.

“Messages received from over half of the colony worlds show an unwillingness to bend,” claims Lieutenant Michael Kylle of the diplomatic corps. “Each representative claims they will meet in a different place, each feeling those offered by the others put them at a political disadvantage.”

For now, the talks are on hold while Federation representatives try to work out a way to keep the dialogue open and the representatives talking despite the growing animosity between colonies. Though the original plan seems to have collapsed, members of the diplomatic corps are working hard to find alternatives.

“A unified Romulan Empire is vital to their very survival. That’s all there is to it,” claims mister Kylle. With the weight of the loss of the majority of their population, as well as most of their leaders, this unification will have to be built from scratch. Stay tuned to FNN for more news on the story as it breaks.

Contact:
Commander Alexander Jayson Cregg
Press Secretary
Starbase 118

Starbase 118, Trinity Sector (Stardate 238907.23) – After recent attacks on Starbase 118, analysts say that turmoil and unrest throughout the Romulan Empire will continue to be a problem, both to the Romulan people as well as Federation colonies and bases bordering the Neutral Zone, until a new centralized government is formed.

In the wake of events that brought yet another splinter group to light, analysts say that the civil unrest occurring throughout Romulan space will continue to create problems both in and out of Romulan held territories. Reikara, a faction known for its use of technology to accomplish its goal of a government takeover, has been forced back into the shadows of their broken Empire, but Intel reports of other, similar factions are already making their way across the border to Federation space.

Though unconfirmed, some reports say that the Empire is in such disarray that multiple people are claiming to be Emperor, praetor, or commander of the military forces. While there is no real system in place to verify any of these claims, none of those who make it last long enough to gain traction with the public. Assassinations are becoming more and more common as things degrade according to what little information escapes the region.

Federation diplomatic personnel have been assigned to help the colony worlds meet in an attempt to create a new centralized government. As of now, communication remains slow, but representatives from the diplomatic corps state that they have made contact with the majority of the main players. The next move is yet to be seen, but could mean peace for a still hurting Empire.

Contact:
Commander Alexander Jayson Cregg
Press Secretary
Starbase 118