21
Oct
…The Empire's withdrawal from all cross-superpower operations has gained the full support of Hadrian Augustus Duval.
Political journalist Cassia Carvalho reviewed the situation for The Imperial Herald:
"As the illegitimate grandson of Emperor Hengist, Hadrian Duval has long been considered the 'black sheep' of the Imperial Family. Only a few years ago, he sought to replace Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval on the throne. But he has since been pardoned and accepted as a genuine Duval, albeit with no royal title or position."
"Now, for the first time, Hadrian openly approves of the Emperor's decisions. As he told Paresa News Network: 'Walking away from the Alliance and Federation is the right path for the Empire to take. The Imperial Navy deserves to be our priority, to reinforce our strength and better defend us against our enemies.'"
"Senator Zemina Torval dismissed this as a 'hypocritical