HNN - Ministry of Intelligence Reinstated
Category: HNN Broadcasted on 09. Febuary 2011 - 18:38:51hrs Author HNN News Reporter Comments: 0
The introduction of the Hapan News Network evening edition sweeps across the screen accompanied the familiar theme song. As it comes to an end, Anacia Chalcedon appears before the backdrop of the Castle of Per'Agthra and the evening night sky of Hapes Prime where spring is drawing near. She smiles before addressing the viewers.
"Good evening, Hapes.
Following a special session of Lorell Hall, the Royal Council announced the reinstatement of the Ministry of Intelligence following months of deliberations, debates, and proposals.
For the last few years, the Consortium's Intelligence department has been subordinate of the Office of the Prime Minister as well as other ministries following the dissolution of the ministry proper in 4036 with the ascension of Zayth Tarix Kadrim to the post of Prime Minister. With the reinstatement of Ministry of Intelligence this week, the Council recommended Tara Pelin`a Tylger for the position of Fel`da. The Princess, renowned for her role in operations 'Drakenus Fire' and 'Strongarm,' will retain her role as commander of the Chume' doro while coordinating the reformed ministry.
In a traditional ceremony in Lorell Hall this morning, Andrew Starfyre - the Fel`da Regalix - administered the Oath of Service to the new Fel`da. The event was witnessed by all the senior representatives of Lorell Hall, as well as a select few dignitaries and reporters. When asked for a comment, Starfyre stated:
'The resurrection of the Ministry of Intelligence, and the resulting consolidation and central coordination of our overall intelligence efforts, is a major step forward for the Consortium, and I can think of no more qualified candidate than Tara Pelin`a Tylger to serve as its leader. Hapans can now rest even more peacefully than before, knowing that our capability to identify and defeat foreign threats to the Hapes Consortium has been greatly increased.'
The Princess herself was modest and vague in her comments to the reporters, making only a brief statement:
' It's been a long time since I had to stand up in front of the media in an official capacity, but I have to first thank all the people who have shown enough confidence in me for placement on the Royal Council and charged with one of the many important cogs that make Hapes so great. My father and King has allowed me to prove my worth over the last year as the commander of the Chume'doro. I hope to continue the trend in my new position.'
Political pundits commenting on the event have described the ascension of the Princess as a clear indication of the new monarch's dynastic ambitions and a tribute to the Draconian traditions of House Tylger's ancestral family, the Pal'duraths. During dynasty's reign over the Consortium, the daughters of the Queen Mothers were often charged with overseeing and administrating different spheres of the Hapan government. On the other hand, the Fountain Palace's official spokesperson Vilicus Bajetix insisted that the choice was a natural one based on the Princess' experience and skills. It was further stressed that the King had put no pressure on the Royal Council to nominate his daughter, and that a number of candidates were discussed before a unanimous decision was reached with Royal assent.
The appointment comes only weeks before the King is scheduled to address the Consortium in a live broadcast on the one year anniversary of his ascension. The topic and theme of the speech is rumored to be the future direction of the Hapes Consortium and the government's ambitions.
We will be back with more after these messages..."
The image of Chalcedon fades out as the channel goes to commercial break.
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