"For the first time this week, we here at the Hydian Way are pleased to bring you a news broadcast that doesn't involve the death of a well-known politician. Senator Lon Tendree has publicly announced that Cato Nemoidia will be leading an alliance of New Republic planets in what some political commentators are calling 'a mass exodus to the Independent Systems Consortium.'
"Citizens of the core worlds are divided on the hot button topic, with some applauding the move while others are hesitant to jump aboard the ISC bandwagon. Regardless of where you stand on the issue, it comes as no real surprise as the untimely death of Supreme Chancellor Emil Ro has sent the New Republic into an unprecedented state of panic.
"Is this the end of the New Republic's problems or is this simply the beginning?"
