by Max Barry

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Region: Anteria

Platalta Press

Application of Satellites Stirs Fears

During a press briefing this morning at the San Cristoból spaceport this evening, chief administrator Susana Barricarte reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to the launch of four satellites in support of the Cordobez TARKOT Block BII satellite navigation network. The network is used for both civilian and military purposes by the four member nations, and some fears exist that an Adriño expansion of this infrastructure could be seen as direct support for any future Cordobez war efforts. The launches are scheduled for May 31st and June 2, each one placing two satellites in Anterian orbit.

Administrator Barricarte echoed the President’s official position of neutrality, however she went on to state that she had discussed many possibilities with President Enseñador, and it was very likely that Adrinian would continue with the enlargement even in the event of conflict. When asked if a potential attack on the network would be treated as an attack against Adrinian, the administrator declined to comment, saying it was beyond her ability to answer.

While the official position of the Republic remains one of neutrality, Cordomonivence remains one of Adrinian’s closest allies. Adrinian has purchased a number of military assets from the Cordebez government in the past year, and a free-trade agreement exists between the two nations. This agreement has greatly enriched Adriño industries, who now stand to lose a significant investment should trade be cut off. For this reason and others, public opinion also seems to largely support Cordomonivence, with 65% of respondents holding favorable views of the Cordebez government’s recent actions. However support for military intervention in the conflict is near zero, even if shared infrastructure such as TARKOT is attacked, with only 7% of respondents saying that they would support an Adriño expeditionary force being sent abroad.

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