Andurien Revolt
Causes Marik Stroke

News Service

by Bob Carter

Atreus, December 15, 3030

A month ago today, Janos Marik was winning at last. Readers will remember that when the Fourth Succession War ended, the Captain-General faced a challenge to his authority and his office from Derek Cameron-Jones, Spokesman for the Principality of Regulus.

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After Andurien declared its independence in May, The Marik's prestige was at an alltime low. While doornsayers were predicting the loss of office for the head of House Marik, Janos Marik was drafting the comprehensive Internal Emergency Act.

For the duration of the Emergency (which one is not specified in the act, although it was drafted against Andurien), most of the member states have agreed to give up their sovereign powers. Andurien and Canopus are allied; a marriage between Richard Humphries and Emma Centrella is predicted. The only exceptions to the Emergency Act are the Principality of Regulus and the Duchy of Oriente. Regulus, analysts conjecture, because it might easily join the rebels if pressed. Oriente, because of the known, proved loyalty of Duke Christopher Halas.

Captain-General Marik emerged from that struggle stronger than ever. But struggle it was - and Janos Marik is not a young man. Two nights ago he suffered a near-fatal stroke. He is now in intensive care at Cedars-Marik Hospital in the capitol.

Street fighting has followed the attempt of Duggan Marik to declare himself regent for his father. His chief challenger is his cousin Duncan Marik. The planetary governor, TadieczSikorsiki, has called upon the local militia to restore order.

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