MINS is
APPROVED.
Nick Craig: "Good afternoon, thank you for joining us today. As this is new to all of us I'm sure there will be some kinks to be worked out along the way, but we'll get through them together. I would like to begin with thanking Empress Evanthe for this opportunity, and for the trust she has shown that I may be a capable and effective voice for Pyrena Castle and the broader Imperial Government. Things are going to be a little different than they were under Ms. Araya, and I hope we'll all build a relationship that previously did not exist."
"As I'm sure you're all aware Pyrena Castle is conducting a review of the Government Services Bureau, which often carries out day-to-day functions on behalf of Pyrena Castle and serves as a general service for the broader Imperial Government. As it is still fresh in our memories we saw perhaps the greatest domestic attack against the First Empire carried out by Charles Foster Ofdensen and his associates, an attack which has been reviewed and is still being processed by Rokkenjiman and Achkaerinese authorites. The goals of Mr. Ofdensen, to hijack the machinery of the Rokkenjiman Government and cause lasting damage, are known to us all. Any and all links between Mr. Ofdensen, his associates and the Government Services Bureau are being looked at as a part of this review. I don't have any results to share at this time but will keep you all updated as to the progress of this investigative process."
"Lucius Stanley, Attorney for the Crown, took decisive action when this discrepancy was brought to his attention. Yanni Tawfeek and other Seleucids are now in the custody of Azukishima Prefectural Police, where they will remain pending any actions in regards to his communications with Achkaerinese authorities. Mr. Stanley is available to address any questions related to this matter."
"Pyrena Castle is also monitoring the Gungnir situation and any implications it could have for Rokkenjima and our allies. At present we are confident that Rokkenjiman systems, and those of our allies, remain safe and effective. We'll continue to monitor the situation while ensuring that redundancies and back-ups, including ICON infrastructure, remains capable of serving the needs of our military while maintaining joint CSTO operational capacity."
"Empress Evanthe, meanwhile, is involved with diplomatic talks with Crown Prince and Prince Regent Arkan Vahram ve Sherkoz of Ikhan and as such will not be present for this inaugural Briefing. She has made her intentions known to be present for next week's briefing, however. Speaking of the Imperial Family, questions concerning the Crown Princess will not be discussed today. As a minor who was not speaking in an official capacity and was participating in a school function, this topic is not appropriate for this setting."
"With that I'll be taking some questions. Let's start with Mr. Wilkinson."