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COUNCIL MOVES FORWARD WITH SYBARIS PARTNERSHIP

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In a decision that may come as shocking to some, the High Council of Delphi voted yesterday to pass Bill CA34 to begin a co-operative mission between the Salem Transit Authority and Sybaris.[break][break]



The legislation, introduced just days before the Cad Takeover, passed with a majority vote of 9-1-2, with both Ceberus and Pegasus delegations abstaining. [break][break]



"We are not going to allow rumors and coven infighting to impede democratic processes," said Rep. Liam L'rarok. "This partnership will bring much-needed funding to expanding our all of Salem's transportation facilities."[break][break]



The co-operation between STA and Sybaris would involve the introduction of Sybarite security personnel and engineers onto train platforms and carriages, as well as the introduction of a 2.5g boarding fee. [break][break]



The fee will be split between Sybaris operation fees and supplying STA budget increases to hopefully install 4 new freight trains by the end of the year.[break][break]



Many civilian advocates are questioning the fee, and some have begun calling it a "viper's tax." Large-scale, organized protests are set to occur throughout this week in front of the Lamia Towers.[break][break]



High Priest Dmitri Wisbane could not be reached for comment, but is due to give a press briefing in the coming weeks.[break][break]



"I don't understand why anyone would be against this," L'rarok said. "It improves security, and expands our operations."[break][break]



When asked for updates regarding the Council's ongoing investigation of the Cad Hijacking incident, L'rarok refused to comment.[break][break]



One of the concerns with the new development seems to be the price, a never-before imposed limitation on Cad riders.[break][break]



"If it's something the council wants, they should be paying for it, not us," said Jessia O'Riley, a Delphi resident.

SYBARIS BANNED FROM N.E.P.

Sybaris will be barred from participating in the time-honored Novice Exchange Program, to be held in Eclipse Town a month from today. This Cerberus-mandated sanction comes In response to the growing tensions between Sybaris and the public, and as a response to lacklustre investigation efforts from the council, according to Cerberus officials. [break][break]



"We hope the council will reconsider our offer of taking the lead on a open and fair investigation into the Cad Hi-jacking," said High Comissioner Cassidy Wolfe. "Cerberus is most concerned with finding the actual culprits as soon as possible."[break][break]



Cerberus has been acting as an advisory to Cad-related investigations, but has been limited to acting under the supervision of the council.

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Questioned outside the Lamia Towers, Eirin "Kingmaker" Leyfson said that the sanction was "unfortunate," but gave no idea of what a Sybaris response may look like...