Speaking from the Imperial Chamber in Aldebaran, Vasudan emperor Khonsu II personally announced an ambitious infrastructure plan across Imperial space. In 2335, the Shivan attack on Vasuda Prime left the Empire with a refugee crisis. By focusing on economic expansion in the Vasudan core systems, Khonsu claims his administration can provide both secure housing and employment to these people. Already, observers in Alpha Centauri report the construction of several new habitats, both spaceborne and planetary, with construction crews recruiting from the refugee population whenever possible. While Khonsu enjoys considerable popular support, critics have been quick to point out that the speed at which Khonsu has moved leaves little room for oversight.

This is the 23rd of Khonsu's Imperial decrees, more than his predecessor, Emperor Qerhet, issued in any year of his reign. After ascending to the throne, Khonsu's primary objective was securing his own power, most famously by dissolving Parliament. He has also transformed Aldebaran to a provisional capital to a permanent one, dealing a heavy blow to traditionalist leaders who had made the restoration of the Vasudan homeworld into a political rallying cry. It seems that Khonsu feels comfortable enough with his centralized political authority to start using it directly. How he will do so, it seems, will reveal itself over the coming months.

