[b]Standard Week 0 - March 15th, 2259[/b]
[hr]The unthinkable finally happened. Thing had been going downhill for a while and everyone could see the decline. But there was always hope that it could be fixed, that some how things could magically get better. It was the promise and hope of the Stellar Confederacy after all. Earth and all her children could face down any threat, danger or crisis as long as they were together. If united, they could defeat anything. Except for themselves.

No one knows who fired the first shot but all of Earth burned regardless, taking the Confederate government alongside it. Immediately, the Solar Fleet declared a quarantine of the Sol System to investigate and assist whoever might have survived. Only approved vessels would be allowed into the system; supply and military vessels only. A message is sent to all remaining off world Confederate military and government officials:

[i][quote]Attention to all Confederate military and civilian personnel. As of this moment on March 15th, 2259, Earth has undergone nuclear self annihilation. By Article 33 of the Confederate Law Code I, Grand Admiral Vikar Hederian of the Solar Fleet, am taking over as acting leader of the Confederacy until order and civilian government can be restored. Please remain calm and organized through this turbulent time. As acting leader, I am now declaring martial law across all worlds for the time being. Commanders, you are now allowed to use force to keep planets under control. Any additional request can be forwarded via secure comm channels. Thank you and remember your Oaths. Long live the Confederacy.[/quote][/i]
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[b]GALATIC EVENTS:[/b]

[list][*][b]Death of Earth[/b] - Culminating years if not decades of hardship and trouble, Earth has obliterated itself and rocking humanity to its core. Across all worlds of the Confederacy, unrest will explode and allow for fringe or rebel movements to take power unless dealt with. As humanity. The Sol System is now quarantine by the Solar Fleet and will not let anyone they deem suspicious or unworthy through.
[*][b]Collapse of the Confederation Stock Exchange[/b] - The sudden death of Earth has sent immediate shockwaves across humanity. Once proud and immortal companies have not only experienced a huge collapse, but some have ceased to exist all together. The economic impact of this cannot be understated.
[*][b]The Hederian Decree[/b] - Acting leader Grand Admiral Vikar Hederian has assumed power and has authorized theoretically temporary martial law. All planets are to report to their respective sector command or governance, those who do not submit will be forced too.
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[b]INDIVIDUAL EVENTS:[/b]

[@Yam I Am] The PULA leadership gets a mysterious visitor with an intriguing offer.
[b]Event: The Mask in Black[/b] - A mysterious masked man offers to fulfill your leader's greatest wish all for next to nothing at all.

[@Willy Vereb] The FFSA over the course of the week receives many requests to dock from modified cargo haulers, their hulls packed with refugees fleeing pirates or instability of their own planet. They do not have much supply left.
[b]Event: Hour of Need[/b] - Desperate refugees seek asylum in your territory.

[@Taeryn] A nearby sector command lead by Governor Adis Arkano asks for assistance in pacifying some of his own planets as well as an agreement to work together. His mandate is to your direct galactic west and contains three rift stations, one civilian shipyard and one military shipyard. Arkano is known to be somewhat paranoid and easy to bribe having taken significant "gifts" from megacorporations.
[b]Event: Alliance Offer (Adis Arkano)[/b] - An NPC offers to work with you, sharing resources and power at least for the time being.


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Earth goes "boom" and the resulting shock lets Movement-type factions to take control and others to consolidate their own.

NPC ex-Confederates will approach non-ex-Confed PC factions and request or demand submission. Please DM me on discord to hash out details and so I can tell you what NPC you're closest to.

Any more questions can be directed at me. If you are unsure what to write, perhaps a post about your leadership's reaction and immediate moves. Or how your main faction got into power on your planet by taking advantage of the situation.
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(Please give feedback on this style if its good or not and how to improve it.)