The Galactic Concordiate Executive Council held a press briefing today at a Concordiate Gala hosted in The Avance Coalition capitol to announce the expansion of its alliance.  The Avance Coalition and the Akheton Conglomerate both signed the Treaty of Forsetti earlier this week to become the first additions to the Concordiate since its formation just [60] days ago.  Both groups have a rich history with many of the initial signatories in the Concordiate, which the Executive Council cited as the primary reason for quick entry into the alliance.

 

The Avance Coalition, long deemed synonymous with neutrality in the galactic war, joins the Concordiate as the sixth sovereign state.  The governmental powerhouse brings with it governance of nearly four hundred planets, a vast array of capable members spread across its government and its five nationalized factions, and a bevy of military-grade technology.  First Seat Navik Ikron, who will represent the Avance Coalition on the Concordiate Executive Council, stated:

 

"I have long wished for a large and powerful neutral block for our galaxy.  Reflecting upon Avance's own history, our own endeavors were not as grande, but discussions between the Concordiate's Magistrate, Viceroy Jacob Jansen, and myself made it clear that Avance and its future belonged with the Galactic Concordiate.  As most know, we are quiet players in the galaxy and this move may come as a shock to some.  I am proud that Avance has become the first new member of the Concordiate and I look forward to assisting others as our Concord grows.  High Lord Arklari Clise and I dedicate ourselves to this cause and to its members."

 

The Akheton Corporation joins the Concordiate as the first member state in the alliance.  Its storied history highlights its long-held values of neutrality, prosperity and companionship ideals held at the forefront of the Concordiate mission.  Akheton brings with it a large, capable team spread across four subsidiary factions and one of the widest selections of vehicular technology in the galaxy.  Chief Executive Officer Tabty Haasza described what its inclusion in the alliance means for his group:

 

"Akheton has strived to remain neutral in continued times of galactic conflict.  For this reason, we haven not seen ourselves allied with or part of any group or government.  With the recent forming of the galaxy's strongest neutral affiliation, the Galactic Concordiate, becoming a member state was our biggest goal.  I am happy today to say we have achieved that goal.  Chief Operating Officer Rael sul C`an will be Akhetons representative to the General Council as he has a vested interest in seeing our relationship prosper.  Rael and I hope Akheton can stand as a shining example of the excellence the Galactic Concordiate promotes and the type of groups we hope to find ourselves working with in the future."

 

 

The Executive Council expressed its excitement at the inclusion of additional members into the alliance, and focused on plans for the future, including a joint base of operations and continued diplomatic focus on other interested parties.  Magistrate Jacob Jansen closed the press conference with emphasis on the unprecedented nature of the alliance and its rapid expansion:

 

"Both Avance and Akheton will become great assets to the Concordiate at large as we continue to grow and move on to new, larger projects - projects that will pull our members closer together in our desire to live in peace in the face of a hostile galaxy. The alliance will continue to stick to its mandate when selecting new members, but we encourage all who share our ideals to explore what never existed prior to the Concordiate's formation - a neutral existence without fear of complete annihilation from the fallout of the civil war."