The press room was now full to capacity. Rumors had been circulating wildly.
There was a cure.
Parliament had authorized a secret raid.
The coup of Araxes would lead to show trials and possibly executions.
Taxes would be increased, as well as the cost of Fruity Oaty Bars.
Kimaya Liamano approached the podium and waved off the intial questions. “Permit the statements and then we will take your questions.”
“The General Secretary of the Union of Allied Planets will be submitting a formal protest to the Imperium upon the coup by the Beit Dawla and dissolution of the Laandstrat. He asked that this one statement be read – ‘Revolutions are rarely peaceful. They are bloody, prolonged conflicts that lead to oppression of the rights of citizens. While the people of Araxes may be celebrating what appears to be a victory for the people, what is to prevent the people from turning on the Beit Dawla? Araxes MUST return to the rule of law and order.”
—- reporter —-
“What of the rumors of operations sponored by the UAP?”
—- Kimaya —-
“I am not at liberty to discuss any potential or ongoing military operations. I will say that SIU is conducting an investigation into the origins of the virus. Now that the blockade has been lifted, their work may begin in earnest at the scene of this tragedy.
—- reporter —-
“What does the UAP think of the cure being distributed freely?”
—- Kimaya —-
“We are pleased to see that there are organizations and indviduals willing to temporarily set aside the profiteering venture initially associated with the manufacture, sale, and distribution of the cure. We thank x0x0 Zhangsun and Blue Sun for their leadership in this area. We also thank the Allied Medical Congress on Ariel and Surgeon’s Consortium on Osiris for their generous sponsorship of Dr. Natirra Danick in her research.”
“I would also like to mention that at this time, the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life is making strategic plans for mass production and distribution of the cure throughout 34 Tauri. This does not change our original demand for a sample of the root virus itself. As we know with science, it is ever changing and ever evolving. Because we have the cure for ‘The Black Pox’ does not mean that in pockets of our system that it may mutate due to changes in physiology and environmental conditions. We want to prepare for every eventuality to protect our citizens.”
“As to the trial, I have no futher comment at this time. Mr. Tereshchenko has heard that the prosecutor is currently conducting interviews but no trial date has been set. I will provide further updates as they are available. Thank for your time.”
