Empire Report: HuXa Protests
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BECK: Hello and welcome to Empire Report. I’m Beck Russum and joining me at the desk again tonight is none other than our very own Victoria Hutchins. She’s been doing an absolutely wonderful job covering for Alan this week while he’s taking some much-needed time off for his birthday.
VICTORIA: It has been my pleasure to fill in. If anyone deserves a bit of a break, it’s Alan.
BECK: And if you’re watching, Alan, we haven’t forgotten that you promised to share pics of your surfing adventure on Tangaroa when you get back.
VICTORIA: I can’t wait to see Alan Nuevo hanging ten on a monster wave.
BECK: That makes two of us. Now, we go from catching waves to tonight’s top story, the new trade deal that has been making waves. The Human-Xi’an Trade Initiative, or HuXa as it’s come to be known, has continued to be hotly debated since its unveiling in March. It should come as no surprise that the rhetoric from both sides has only escalated since it was announced that the Senate will hold its vote to decide the issue next week on June 6th.
VICTORIA: In the wake of the vote announcement, anti-HuXa advocates from across the Empire have begun gathering at the popular Xi’an-owned CTR stations to protest the Initiative. They have called for a boycott of the repair and refuel shop, as well as boycotts of all Xi’an corporations operating in the UEE, like Aopoa and Torral Aggregate. Some have gone so far as to suggest that even companies with strong ties to Xi’an interests like MISC should likewise be avoided, in the interest of encouraging Citizens to spend their credits at entirely Human-owned businesses.
BECK: Later in the program we will be sitting down with Empire Report special correspondent and political strategist, Ben Warden, author of Steps for Humanity: A Study of Political Discourse, to hear more about what those in the Senate are saying, as well as his predictions for the results of the vote.
VICTORIA: Next, ready-to-eat meals can be a huge help when you’re traveling or when fresh food isn’t available. But for some, that convenience is coming at a price.
BECK: That’s right, Victoria. The UEE Health Division released a statement earlier today showing that the recent outbreak of severe food poisoning that sickened dozens and left many more hospitalized has been traced back to a batch of foodpacks that were improperly sealed. Bevic Group, who manufactures Ma’s Ready-to-Eat Meals, has issued a full recall of all the home stew flavors — which include the beef, chicken and fish varieties — and urges everyone to check the production batch serial code on the packaging before consuming. They also went on to clarify that the other flavors of Ma’s remain safe to consume and that they are committed to food safety for all their products. A full list of affected packages along with contact information for Bevic is available on our spectrum.
VICTORIA: Definitely important to get the word out. Would hate to think of a poor solo pilot getting sick just before a long haul.
BECK: Of course, as terrible as food poisoning can be, it seems there’s a bigger threat looming for travelers in Kellog thanks to a new pack of outlaws operating in the system. We go now to Emily Havilan, who has been investigating this troubling trend. Emily?
EMILY: Fear and terror are on the rise in Kellog as a new criminal organization has begun preying upon one unfortunate group in particular — research scientists. According to local Advocacy Agents, five ships have been hit already and that may only be the beginning of this worrying trend. It seems that there is likely —
BECK: I’m sorry, Emily. I have to stop you right there for this breaking news. The Empire Report has just received word from Earth that there has been an attempt on Imperator Costigan’s life. Facts are still coming in as comm-drones arrive, but early reports say that the assassin was not successful and that Imperator Costigan has been taken to an undisclosed secure location until the threat is fully neutralized. The Imperator was scheduled to speak at the Banking Federation Summit going on in New York City this week, when the assailant opened fire at the stage. At least two members of the 1st Marine Combat Battalion were injured in the initial attack as well as —
VICTORIA: We have a quick update, there’s been confirmation that one of the Marines guarding the Imperator has died from their injuries sustained in the line of duty. The other Marine is in critical condition, along with several civilians who were attending the summit and got caught in the crossfire.
BECK: New York City has been placed on complete lock-down with all incoming and outgoing traffic stopped. It is not clear yet what motivated the attack or who was behind it, but a joint effort by local authorities, the Advocacy, and the 1st Combat Battalion is being made to apprehend those — Wait … I am being told that at least one of the assailants has been shot dead near the scene of the attack after a confrontation with Marines. No word yet on their identity.
VICTORIA: To re-highlight what we know so far, a failed assassination attempt was made on Imperator Costigan at the Banking Federation Summit in Sol. One believed assailant has been killed on site. We still do not know if they were working alone or what their motivations were. Our thoughts are with the victims and their friends and family during this tragic time.
BECK: Advocacy Director Thomas Carmody is scheduled to give an official statement in the next few minutes, and we will have further updates once that comm-drone arrives. Until then, we need to take a quick break, but please stay tuned as we bring you more details on this shocking turn of events.
VICTORIA: It has been my pleasure to fill in. If anyone deserves a bit of a break, it’s Alan.
BECK: And if you’re watching, Alan, we haven’t forgotten that you promised to share pics of your surfing adventure on Tangaroa when you get back.
VICTORIA: I can’t wait to see Alan Nuevo hanging ten on a monster wave.
BECK: That makes two of us. Now, we go from catching waves to tonight’s top story, the new trade deal that has been making waves. The Human-Xi’an Trade Initiative, or HuXa as it’s come to be known, has continued to be hotly debated since its unveiling in March. It should come as no surprise that the rhetoric from both sides has only escalated since it was announced that the Senate will hold its vote to decide the issue next week on June 6th.
VICTORIA: In the wake of the vote announcement, anti-HuXa advocates from across the Empire have begun gathering at the popular Xi’an-owned CTR stations to protest the Initiative. They have called for a boycott of the repair and refuel shop, as well as boycotts of all Xi’an corporations operating in the UEE, like Aopoa and Torral Aggregate. Some have gone so far as to suggest that even companies with strong ties to Xi’an interests like MISC should likewise be avoided, in the interest of encouraging Citizens to spend their credits at entirely Human-owned businesses.
BECK: Later in the program we will be sitting down with Empire Report special correspondent and political strategist, Ben Warden, author of Steps for Humanity: A Study of Political Discourse, to hear more about what those in the Senate are saying, as well as his predictions for the results of the vote.
VICTORIA: Next, ready-to-eat meals can be a huge help when you’re traveling or when fresh food isn’t available. But for some, that convenience is coming at a price.
BECK: That’s right, Victoria. The UEE Health Division released a statement earlier today showing that the recent outbreak of severe food poisoning that sickened dozens and left many more hospitalized has been traced back to a batch of foodpacks that were improperly sealed. Bevic Group, who manufactures Ma’s Ready-to-Eat Meals, has issued a full recall of all the home stew flavors — which include the beef, chicken and fish varieties — and urges everyone to check the production batch serial code on the packaging before consuming. They also went on to clarify that the other flavors of Ma’s remain safe to consume and that they are committed to food safety for all their products. A full list of affected packages along with contact information for Bevic is available on our spectrum.
VICTORIA: Definitely important to get the word out. Would hate to think of a poor solo pilot getting sick just before a long haul.
BECK: Of course, as terrible as food poisoning can be, it seems there’s a bigger threat looming for travelers in Kellog thanks to a new pack of outlaws operating in the system. We go now to Emily Havilan, who has been investigating this troubling trend. Emily?
EMILY: Fear and terror are on the rise in Kellog as a new criminal organization has begun preying upon one unfortunate group in particular — research scientists. According to local Advocacy Agents, five ships have been hit already and that may only be the beginning of this worrying trend. It seems that there is likely —
BECK: I’m sorry, Emily. I have to stop you right there for this breaking news. The Empire Report has just received word from Earth that there has been an attempt on Imperator Costigan’s life. Facts are still coming in as comm-drones arrive, but early reports say that the assassin was not successful and that Imperator Costigan has been taken to an undisclosed secure location until the threat is fully neutralized. The Imperator was scheduled to speak at the Banking Federation Summit going on in New York City this week, when the assailant opened fire at the stage. At least two members of the 1st Marine Combat Battalion were injured in the initial attack as well as —
VICTORIA: We have a quick update, there’s been confirmation that one of the Marines guarding the Imperator has died from their injuries sustained in the line of duty. The other Marine is in critical condition, along with several civilians who were attending the summit and got caught in the crossfire.
BECK: New York City has been placed on complete lock-down with all incoming and outgoing traffic stopped. It is not clear yet what motivated the attack or who was behind it, but a joint effort by local authorities, the Advocacy, and the 1st Combat Battalion is being made to apprehend those — Wait … I am being told that at least one of the assailants has been shot dead near the scene of the attack after a confrontation with Marines. No word yet on their identity.
VICTORIA: To re-highlight what we know so far, a failed assassination attempt was made on Imperator Costigan at the Banking Federation Summit in Sol. One believed assailant has been killed on site. We still do not know if they were working alone or what their motivations were. Our thoughts are with the victims and their friends and family during this tragic time.
BECK: Advocacy Director Thomas Carmody is scheduled to give an official statement in the next few minutes, and we will have further updates once that comm-drone arrives. Until then, we need to take a quick break, but please stay tuned as we bring you more details on this shocking turn of events.
BECK: Hallo und willkommen zum Empire Report. Ich bin Beck Russum und komme heute Abend wieder an den Schalter, das ist nichts anderes als unsere eigene Victoria Hutchins. Sie hat diese Woche einen absolut wunderbaren Job als Cover für Alan gemacht, während er sich zu seinem Geburtstag eine dringend benötigte Auszeit nimmt.
VICTORIA: Es war mir ein Vergnügen, auszufüllen. Wenn jemand eine kleine Pause verdient, dann Alan.
BECK: Und wenn du zusiehst, Alan, wir haben nicht vergessen, dass du versprochen hast, Bilder von deinem Surfabenteuer auf Tangaroa zu teilen, wenn du zurückkommst.
VICTORIA: Ich kann es kaum erwarten, Alan Nuevo zehn auf einer Monsterwelle hängen zu sehen.
BECK: Dann sind wir schon zu zweit. Nun gehen wir von der Welle zur heutigen Top-Story, dem neuen Handelsabkommen, das Wellen geschlagen hat. Die Human-Xi'an Trade Initiative, kurz HuXa, wie sie inzwischen bekannt ist, wird seit ihrer Vorstellung im März weiter heiß diskutiert. Es sollte nicht überraschen, dass die Rhetorik von beiden Seiten erst eskaliert ist, seit angekündigt wurde, dass der Senat seine Stimme abgeben wird, um die Angelegenheit nächste Woche am 6. Juni zu entscheiden.
VICTORIA: Nach der Bekanntgabe der Abstimmung haben sich Anti-HuXa-Befürworter aus dem ganzen Reich bei den beliebten CTR-Stationen in Xi'an-eigenem Besitz versammelt, um gegen die Initiative zu protestieren. Sie haben einen Boykott der Reparatur- und Betankungswerkstatt sowie den Boykott aller in der UEE tätigen Xi'an-Unternehmen wie Aopoa und Torral Aggregate gefordert. Einige sind sogar so weit gegangen, dass sogar Unternehmen mit starken Verbindungen zu Xi'an-Interessen wie MISC vermieden werden sollten, um die Bürger zu ermutigen, ihre Kredite in rein menschlichen Unternehmen auszugeben.
BECK: Später im Programm werden wir uns mit dem Sonderkorrespondenten und politischen Strategen des Empire Reports, Ben Warden, Autor von Steps for Humanity, zusammensetzen: Eine Studie des politischen Diskurses, um mehr darüber zu erfahren, was die Mitglieder des Senats sagen, sowie seine Vorhersagen für die Ergebnisse der Abstimmung.
VICTORIA: Als nächstes können Fertiggerichte eine große Hilfe sein, wenn Sie auf Reisen sind oder wenn keine frischen Lebensmittel verfügbar sind. Aber für einige hat diese Bequemlichkeit ihren Preis.
BECK: Das stimmt, Victoria. Die UEE Health Division veröffentlichte heute Morgen eine Erklärung, die zeigt, dass der jüngste Ausbruch einer schweren Lebensmittelvergiftung, die Dutzende von Menschen krank gemacht und viel mehr ins Krankenhaus gebracht hat, auf eine Charge von Lebensmittelverpackungen zurückzuführen ist, die unsachgemäß versiegelt wurden. Die Bevic Group, die Ma's Fertiggerichte herstellt, hat einen vollständigen Rückruf aller Aromen von Hauseintopf - darunter die Rinder-, Hühner- und Fischsorten - veröffentlicht und fordert alle auf, den Seriencode der Produktionscharge auf der Verpackung vor dem Verzehr zu überprüfen. Sie fuhren auch fort, zu klären, dass die anderen Geschmacksrichtungen von Ma's sicher zu konsumieren bleiben und dass sie sich für die Lebensmittelsicherheit für alle ihre Produkte einsetzen. Eine vollständige Liste der betroffenen Pakete sowie Kontaktinformationen für Bevic finden Sie in unserem Spektrum.
VICTORIA: Definitiv wichtig, um die Nachricht zu verbreiten. Würde es hassen, an einen armen Solopiloten zu denken, der kurz vor einer langen Strecke krank wird.
BECK: Natürlich, so schrecklich eine Lebensmittelvergiftung auch sein mag, es scheint, dass in Kellog eine größere Bedrohung für Reisende droht, dank einer neuen Gruppe von Gesetzlosen, die im System operieren. Wir gehen nun zu Emily Havilan, die diesen beunruhigenden Trend untersucht hat. Emily?
EMILY: Angst und Terror nehmen in Kellog zu, da eine neue kriminelle Organisation begonnen hat, über eine unglückliche Gruppe zu jagen - Forschungswissenschaftler. Nach Angaben von lokalen Advocacy Agents wurden bereits fünf Schiffe getroffen, und das könnte nur der Anfang dieses besorgniserregenden Trends sein. Es scheint, dass es wahrscheinlich -
BECK: Es tut mir leid, Emily. Ich muss dich genau da anhalten, für diese wichtige Nachricht. Der Imperiumsbericht hat gerade von der Erde erfahren, dass es einen Anschlag auf Imperator Costigan gegeben hat. Tatsachen kommen immer noch, wenn Kommodrohnen ankommen, aber erste Berichte sagen, dass der Attentäter nicht erfolgreich war und dass Imperator Costigan an einen geheimen sicheren Ort gebracht wurde, bis die Bedrohung vollständig neutralisiert ist. Der Imperator sollte diese Woche auf dem Banking Federation Summit in New York City sprechen, als der Angreifer das Feuer auf die Bühne eröffnete. Mindestens zwei Mitglieder des 1. Marine Combat Battalion wurden bei dem ersten Angriff verletzt sowie -
VICTORIA: Wir haben ein kurzes Update, es gab eine Bestätigung, dass eine der Marines, die den Imperator bewachen, an den Verletzungen gestorben ist, die sie während der Ausübung ihres Dienstes erlitten haben. Die andere Marine ist in einem kritischen Zustand, zusammen mit mehreren Zivilisten, die am Gipfel teilnahmen und im Kreuzfeuer gefangen wurden.
BECK: New York City wurde auf eine vollständige Sperre gesetzt, bei der der gesamte ein- und ausgehende Verkehr gestoppt wurde. Es ist noch nicht klar, was den Angriff motiviert hat oder wer dahinter steckt, aber es wird eine gemeinsame Anstrengung von lokalen Behörden, der Advocacy und dem 1. Gefechtsbataillon unternommen, um diese zu ergreifen - Moment.... Mir wird gesagt, dass mindestens einer der Angreifer nach einer Konfrontation mit Marines in der Nähe des Angriffsortes erschossen wurde. Noch kein Wort über ihre Identität.
VICTORIA: Um das, was wir bisher wissen, wieder hervorzuheben, wurde auf dem Gipfel der Bankenvereinigung in Sol ein gescheiterter Attentatsversuch auf Imperator Costigan verübt. Ein mutmaßlicher Angreifer wurde vor Ort getötet. Wir wissen immer noch nicht, ob sie allein gearbeitet haben oder was ihre Beweggründe waren. Unsere Gedanken sind bei den Opfern, ihren Freunden und ihrer Familie in dieser tragischen Zeit.
BECK: Es ist geplant, dass Advocacy Director Thomas Carmody in den nächsten Minuten eine offizielle Stellungnahme abgibt, und wir werden weitere Informationen erhalten, sobald diese Com-Drohne eintrifft. Bis dahin müssen wir eine kurze Pause einlegen, aber bitte bleiben Sie dran, denn wir bringen Ihnen weitere Details zu dieser schockierenden Wendung der Ereignisse.
VICTORIA: Es war mir ein Vergnügen, auszufüllen. Wenn jemand eine kleine Pause verdient, dann Alan.
BECK: Und wenn du zusiehst, Alan, wir haben nicht vergessen, dass du versprochen hast, Bilder von deinem Surfabenteuer auf Tangaroa zu teilen, wenn du zurückkommst.
VICTORIA: Ich kann es kaum erwarten, Alan Nuevo zehn auf einer Monsterwelle hängen zu sehen.
BECK: Dann sind wir schon zu zweit. Nun gehen wir von der Welle zur heutigen Top-Story, dem neuen Handelsabkommen, das Wellen geschlagen hat. Die Human-Xi'an Trade Initiative, kurz HuXa, wie sie inzwischen bekannt ist, wird seit ihrer Vorstellung im März weiter heiß diskutiert. Es sollte nicht überraschen, dass die Rhetorik von beiden Seiten erst eskaliert ist, seit angekündigt wurde, dass der Senat seine Stimme abgeben wird, um die Angelegenheit nächste Woche am 6. Juni zu entscheiden.
VICTORIA: Nach der Bekanntgabe der Abstimmung haben sich Anti-HuXa-Befürworter aus dem ganzen Reich bei den beliebten CTR-Stationen in Xi'an-eigenem Besitz versammelt, um gegen die Initiative zu protestieren. Sie haben einen Boykott der Reparatur- und Betankungswerkstatt sowie den Boykott aller in der UEE tätigen Xi'an-Unternehmen wie Aopoa und Torral Aggregate gefordert. Einige sind sogar so weit gegangen, dass sogar Unternehmen mit starken Verbindungen zu Xi'an-Interessen wie MISC vermieden werden sollten, um die Bürger zu ermutigen, ihre Kredite in rein menschlichen Unternehmen auszugeben.
BECK: Später im Programm werden wir uns mit dem Sonderkorrespondenten und politischen Strategen des Empire Reports, Ben Warden, Autor von Steps for Humanity, zusammensetzen: Eine Studie des politischen Diskurses, um mehr darüber zu erfahren, was die Mitglieder des Senats sagen, sowie seine Vorhersagen für die Ergebnisse der Abstimmung.
VICTORIA: Als nächstes können Fertiggerichte eine große Hilfe sein, wenn Sie auf Reisen sind oder wenn keine frischen Lebensmittel verfügbar sind. Aber für einige hat diese Bequemlichkeit ihren Preis.
BECK: Das stimmt, Victoria. Die UEE Health Division veröffentlichte heute Morgen eine Erklärung, die zeigt, dass der jüngste Ausbruch einer schweren Lebensmittelvergiftung, die Dutzende von Menschen krank gemacht und viel mehr ins Krankenhaus gebracht hat, auf eine Charge von Lebensmittelverpackungen zurückzuführen ist, die unsachgemäß versiegelt wurden. Die Bevic Group, die Ma's Fertiggerichte herstellt, hat einen vollständigen Rückruf aller Aromen von Hauseintopf - darunter die Rinder-, Hühner- und Fischsorten - veröffentlicht und fordert alle auf, den Seriencode der Produktionscharge auf der Verpackung vor dem Verzehr zu überprüfen. Sie fuhren auch fort, zu klären, dass die anderen Geschmacksrichtungen von Ma's sicher zu konsumieren bleiben und dass sie sich für die Lebensmittelsicherheit für alle ihre Produkte einsetzen. Eine vollständige Liste der betroffenen Pakete sowie Kontaktinformationen für Bevic finden Sie in unserem Spektrum.
VICTORIA: Definitiv wichtig, um die Nachricht zu verbreiten. Würde es hassen, an einen armen Solopiloten zu denken, der kurz vor einer langen Strecke krank wird.
BECK: Natürlich, so schrecklich eine Lebensmittelvergiftung auch sein mag, es scheint, dass in Kellog eine größere Bedrohung für Reisende droht, dank einer neuen Gruppe von Gesetzlosen, die im System operieren. Wir gehen nun zu Emily Havilan, die diesen beunruhigenden Trend untersucht hat. Emily?
EMILY: Angst und Terror nehmen in Kellog zu, da eine neue kriminelle Organisation begonnen hat, über eine unglückliche Gruppe zu jagen - Forschungswissenschaftler. Nach Angaben von lokalen Advocacy Agents wurden bereits fünf Schiffe getroffen, und das könnte nur der Anfang dieses besorgniserregenden Trends sein. Es scheint, dass es wahrscheinlich -
BECK: Es tut mir leid, Emily. Ich muss dich genau da anhalten, für diese wichtige Nachricht. Der Imperiumsbericht hat gerade von der Erde erfahren, dass es einen Anschlag auf Imperator Costigan gegeben hat. Tatsachen kommen immer noch, wenn Kommodrohnen ankommen, aber erste Berichte sagen, dass der Attentäter nicht erfolgreich war und dass Imperator Costigan an einen geheimen sicheren Ort gebracht wurde, bis die Bedrohung vollständig neutralisiert ist. Der Imperator sollte diese Woche auf dem Banking Federation Summit in New York City sprechen, als der Angreifer das Feuer auf die Bühne eröffnete. Mindestens zwei Mitglieder des 1. Marine Combat Battalion wurden bei dem ersten Angriff verletzt sowie -
VICTORIA: Wir haben ein kurzes Update, es gab eine Bestätigung, dass eine der Marines, die den Imperator bewachen, an den Verletzungen gestorben ist, die sie während der Ausübung ihres Dienstes erlitten haben. Die andere Marine ist in einem kritischen Zustand, zusammen mit mehreren Zivilisten, die am Gipfel teilnahmen und im Kreuzfeuer gefangen wurden.
BECK: New York City wurde auf eine vollständige Sperre gesetzt, bei der der gesamte ein- und ausgehende Verkehr gestoppt wurde. Es ist noch nicht klar, was den Angriff motiviert hat oder wer dahinter steckt, aber es wird eine gemeinsame Anstrengung von lokalen Behörden, der Advocacy und dem 1. Gefechtsbataillon unternommen, um diese zu ergreifen - Moment.... Mir wird gesagt, dass mindestens einer der Angreifer nach einer Konfrontation mit Marines in der Nähe des Angriffsortes erschossen wurde. Noch kein Wort über ihre Identität.
VICTORIA: Um das, was wir bisher wissen, wieder hervorzuheben, wurde auf dem Gipfel der Bankenvereinigung in Sol ein gescheiterter Attentatsversuch auf Imperator Costigan verübt. Ein mutmaßlicher Angreifer wurde vor Ort getötet. Wir wissen immer noch nicht, ob sie allein gearbeitet haben oder was ihre Beweggründe waren. Unsere Gedanken sind bei den Opfern, ihren Freunden und ihrer Familie in dieser tragischen Zeit.
BECK: Es ist geplant, dass Advocacy Director Thomas Carmody in den nächsten Minuten eine offizielle Stellungnahme abgibt, und wir werden weitere Informationen erhalten, sobald diese Com-Drohne eintrifft. Bis dahin müssen wir eine kurze Pause einlegen, aber bitte bleiben Sie dran, denn wir bringen Ihnen weitere Details zu dieser schockierenden Wendung der Ereignisse.
BECK: Hello and welcome to Empire Report. I’m Beck Russum and joining me at the desk again tonight is none other than our very own Victoria Hutchins. She’s been doing an absolutely wonderful job covering for Alan this week while he’s taking some much-needed time off for his birthday.
VICTORIA: It has been my pleasure to fill in. If anyone deserves a bit of a break, it’s Alan.
BECK: And if you’re watching, Alan, we haven’t forgotten that you promised to share pics of your surfing adventure on Tangaroa when you get back.
VICTORIA: I can’t wait to see Alan Nuevo hanging ten on a monster wave.
BECK: That makes two of us. Now, we go from catching waves to tonight’s top story, the new trade deal that has been making waves. The Human-Xi’an Trade Initiative, or HuXa as it’s come to be known, has continued to be hotly debated since its unveiling in March. It should come as no surprise that the rhetoric from both sides has only escalated since it was announced that the Senate will hold its vote to decide the issue next week on June 6th.
VICTORIA: In the wake of the vote announcement, anti-HuXa advocates from across the Empire have begun gathering at the popular Xi’an-owned CTR stations to protest the Initiative. They have called for a boycott of the repair and refuel shop, as well as boycotts of all Xi’an corporations operating in the UEE, like Aopoa and Torral Aggregate. Some have gone so far as to suggest that even companies with strong ties to Xi’an interests like MISC should likewise be avoided, in the interest of encouraging Citizens to spend their credits at entirely Human-owned businesses.
BECK: Later in the program we will be sitting down with Empire Report special correspondent and political strategist, Ben Warden, author of Steps for Humanity: A Study of Political Discourse, to hear more about what those in the Senate are saying, as well as his predictions for the results of the vote.
VICTORIA: Next, ready-to-eat meals can be a huge help when you’re traveling or when fresh food isn’t available. But for some, that convenience is coming at a price.
BECK: That’s right, Victoria. The UEE Health Division released a statement earlier today showing that the recent outbreak of severe food poisoning that sickened dozens and left many more hospitalized has been traced back to a batch of foodpacks that were improperly sealed. Bevic Group, who manufactures Ma’s Ready-to-Eat Meals, has issued a full recall of all the home stew flavors — which include the beef, chicken and fish varieties — and urges everyone to check the production batch serial code on the packaging before consuming. They also went on to clarify that the other flavors of Ma’s remain safe to consume and that they are committed to food safety for all their products. A full list of affected packages along with contact information for Bevic is available on our spectrum.
VICTORIA: Definitely important to get the word out. Would hate to think of a poor solo pilot getting sick just before a long haul.
BECK: Of course, as terrible as food poisoning can be, it seems there’s a bigger threat looming for travelers in Kellog thanks to a new pack of outlaws operating in the system. We go now to Emily Havilan, who has been investigating this troubling trend. Emily?
EMILY: Fear and terror are on the rise in Kellog as a new criminal organization has begun preying upon one unfortunate group in particular — research scientists. According to local Advocacy Agents, five ships have been hit already and that may only be the beginning of this worrying trend. It seems that there is likely —
BECK: I’m sorry, Emily. I have to stop you right there for this breaking news. The Empire Report has just received word from Earth that there has been an attempt on Imperator Costigan’s life. Facts are still coming in as comm-drones arrive, but early reports say that the assassin was not successful and that Imperator Costigan has been taken to an undisclosed secure location until the threat is fully neutralized. The Imperator was scheduled to speak at the Banking Federation Summit going on in New York City this week, when the assailant opened fire at the stage. At least two members of the 1st Marine Combat Battalion were injured in the initial attack as well as —
VICTORIA: We have a quick update, there’s been confirmation that one of the Marines guarding the Imperator has died from their injuries sustained in the line of duty. The other Marine is in critical condition, along with several civilians who were attending the summit and got caught in the crossfire.
BECK: New York City has been placed on complete lock-down with all incoming and outgoing traffic stopped. It is not clear yet what motivated the attack or who was behind it, but a joint effort by local authorities, the Advocacy, and the 1st Combat Battalion is being made to apprehend those — Wait … I am being told that at least one of the assailants has been shot dead near the scene of the attack after a confrontation with Marines. No word yet on their identity.
VICTORIA: To re-highlight what we know so far, a failed assassination attempt was made on Imperator Costigan at the Banking Federation Summit in Sol. One believed assailant has been killed on site. We still do not know if they were working alone or what their motivations were. Our thoughts are with the victims and their friends and family during this tragic time.
BECK: Advocacy Director Thomas Carmody is scheduled to give an official statement in the next few minutes, and we will have further updates once that comm-drone arrives. Until then, we need to take a quick break, but please stay tuned as we bring you more details on this shocking turn of events.
VICTORIA: It has been my pleasure to fill in. If anyone deserves a bit of a break, it’s Alan.
BECK: And if you’re watching, Alan, we haven’t forgotten that you promised to share pics of your surfing adventure on Tangaroa when you get back.
VICTORIA: I can’t wait to see Alan Nuevo hanging ten on a monster wave.
BECK: That makes two of us. Now, we go from catching waves to tonight’s top story, the new trade deal that has been making waves. The Human-Xi’an Trade Initiative, or HuXa as it’s come to be known, has continued to be hotly debated since its unveiling in March. It should come as no surprise that the rhetoric from both sides has only escalated since it was announced that the Senate will hold its vote to decide the issue next week on June 6th.
VICTORIA: In the wake of the vote announcement, anti-HuXa advocates from across the Empire have begun gathering at the popular Xi’an-owned CTR stations to protest the Initiative. They have called for a boycott of the repair and refuel shop, as well as boycotts of all Xi’an corporations operating in the UEE, like Aopoa and Torral Aggregate. Some have gone so far as to suggest that even companies with strong ties to Xi’an interests like MISC should likewise be avoided, in the interest of encouraging Citizens to spend their credits at entirely Human-owned businesses.
BECK: Later in the program we will be sitting down with Empire Report special correspondent and political strategist, Ben Warden, author of Steps for Humanity: A Study of Political Discourse, to hear more about what those in the Senate are saying, as well as his predictions for the results of the vote.
VICTORIA: Next, ready-to-eat meals can be a huge help when you’re traveling or when fresh food isn’t available. But for some, that convenience is coming at a price.
BECK: That’s right, Victoria. The UEE Health Division released a statement earlier today showing that the recent outbreak of severe food poisoning that sickened dozens and left many more hospitalized has been traced back to a batch of foodpacks that were improperly sealed. Bevic Group, who manufactures Ma’s Ready-to-Eat Meals, has issued a full recall of all the home stew flavors — which include the beef, chicken and fish varieties — and urges everyone to check the production batch serial code on the packaging before consuming. They also went on to clarify that the other flavors of Ma’s remain safe to consume and that they are committed to food safety for all their products. A full list of affected packages along with contact information for Bevic is available on our spectrum.
VICTORIA: Definitely important to get the word out. Would hate to think of a poor solo pilot getting sick just before a long haul.
BECK: Of course, as terrible as food poisoning can be, it seems there’s a bigger threat looming for travelers in Kellog thanks to a new pack of outlaws operating in the system. We go now to Emily Havilan, who has been investigating this troubling trend. Emily?
EMILY: Fear and terror are on the rise in Kellog as a new criminal organization has begun preying upon one unfortunate group in particular — research scientists. According to local Advocacy Agents, five ships have been hit already and that may only be the beginning of this worrying trend. It seems that there is likely —
BECK: I’m sorry, Emily. I have to stop you right there for this breaking news. The Empire Report has just received word from Earth that there has been an attempt on Imperator Costigan’s life. Facts are still coming in as comm-drones arrive, but early reports say that the assassin was not successful and that Imperator Costigan has been taken to an undisclosed secure location until the threat is fully neutralized. The Imperator was scheduled to speak at the Banking Federation Summit going on in New York City this week, when the assailant opened fire at the stage. At least two members of the 1st Marine Combat Battalion were injured in the initial attack as well as —
VICTORIA: We have a quick update, there’s been confirmation that one of the Marines guarding the Imperator has died from their injuries sustained in the line of duty. The other Marine is in critical condition, along with several civilians who were attending the summit and got caught in the crossfire.
BECK: New York City has been placed on complete lock-down with all incoming and outgoing traffic stopped. It is not clear yet what motivated the attack or who was behind it, but a joint effort by local authorities, the Advocacy, and the 1st Combat Battalion is being made to apprehend those — Wait … I am being told that at least one of the assailants has been shot dead near the scene of the attack after a confrontation with Marines. No word yet on their identity.
VICTORIA: To re-highlight what we know so far, a failed assassination attempt was made on Imperator Costigan at the Banking Federation Summit in Sol. One believed assailant has been killed on site. We still do not know if they were working alone or what their motivations were. Our thoughts are with the victims and their friends and family during this tragic time.
BECK: Advocacy Director Thomas Carmody is scheduled to give an official statement in the next few minutes, and we will have further updates once that comm-drone arrives. Until then, we need to take a quick break, but please stay tuned as we bring you more details on this shocking turn of events.
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