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[Maria Latharion]

Maria Latharion stepped forward with a proud expresion.
"Chancellor and fellow members of the Senate,
The Stellarian Triad Federation has been a member of the Union for some time now and we wish to participate more in the interstellar community.
We believe that we could make a good contribution to the economy.

Therefor the STF formaly requests our membership status to be upgraded from minor world to inner world."

[Senator Acehtoo of the Miomanian Colonists]

"My fellow Senators,

The Stellarian Triad Federation has grown it's economy to the size of an Inner World and I for one believe their economy will no doubt be a welcome addition to our own."

The incumbent Chancellor turned to Senator Maria Latharion

"As a new Inner World, your faction will benefit from our government subsidies.

• You will receive 1000 in Union grants each turn
• This money must be spent on building new zones
• Up to 10% of this may instead be spent on Mass Transit Cargo Freighters, Holonet Relays and Hyperspace Nodes, to boost your infrastructure
• You will not have to pay Union Income Tax at all.

These benefits will be granted each turn for 10 turns, from turn 60 to turn 69."

She turned back to the general senate

"Please join me in officially welcoming the Stellarian Triad Federation into the ranks of the Inner Worlds!"

Applause followed.