[Province] : Olympus [Announcement] : Indostea Siege Update: Demands Announced; First Trains to Hadrian Arrive At Station A harrowing scene outside of the [RPUI] embassy today as military forces cordon off the zone. The hostage-takers, believed to be Indostean natives, have taken ten hostages. The six men who have taken to such violence have made their demands, and negotiators are working carefully to find an end before this can become a tragedy. The demands, made to both Atlas and the RPUI, include mass pardons for political prisoners and full release back to home countries for all Atlas-held prisoners on-world. Sources inside the negotiation committee indicate that, at the moment, talks are being held with the RPUI to ensure this can be released. Additionally, there has been demands for elections for the President of the RPUI, something that many Indostean locals have been asking for over the past several years. The RPUI, a democratic nation, has yet to see any non-violent changing of the guard. More details as they come. [FIRST TRAINS TO HADRIAN] After years of setbacks and delays, the first line on the Hadrian-Olympus train route has been completed, and cargo shipments are expected to begin immediately. Passenger travel is expected within the coming weeks as the locomotion commotion takes off. Hadrian locals have expressed hope for the first time – even as other setbacks show their face. ‘Slurch’, a type of industrial waste from antiquated mining techniques used by the [Altesian People’s Front] workers aiding in the mountain mining, have leaked into the surrounding region, raising tensions with local tribes and religious officials. More as the story develops. [Other News] Long-Time Calypsonian Geneticist ‘Zelis’ Retires CEM Stabilizes: Hiring, Firing Slows Lotus Explores New Cybernetics, Teases ‘Big Thing Coming’ Atlas Marshal Service Expands To Meet Magistrate Needs [Would you like to know more?]
