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====== THE WEEKLY GAZETTE ======

===== Overview =====
  * **Founding Date:** 2634 (under the Independent Press Act)  
  * **Headquarters:** [[federal_printing_building|Federal News Building]], SE Thoreau Road 2, [[new_kourou|New Kourou]]  
  * **Circulation:** 1,000 copies weekly  
  * **Jurisdiction:** All reservations of the [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]]  
  * **Oversight:** Operates under the [[federal_news_agency|Federal News Agency]]  

The Weekly Gazette is the official public service newspaper of the Federal Confederation in the [[the_gamma_age|Gamma Age]]. First published in 2634, it replaced the decommissioned Web as the primary news source for [[the_humans|ExoHumans]], offering curated, print-based journalism aligned with the principles of [[communardism|Communardism]].  

===== History =====
==== Founding (2634) ====  
The Gazette was created after the [[federal_council|Federal Council]] passed the Independent Press Act, establishing the [[federal_news_agency|Federal News Agency (FNA)]]. Its purpose was to create an independent but resource-efficient news system.  

==== Early Distribution ====  
The first edition was printed in New Kourou in 2634 and distributed to other reservations via the [[federal_courier_service|Federal Courier Service]]. By 2635, dedicated [[federal_news_lounges|Federal News Lounges]] were established, ensuring equitable access to news across the Confederation.  

==== Ongoing Publication ====  
Published weekly, the Gazette remains the primary medium for government announcements, cultural reporting, and political debate.  

===== Core Responsibilities =====
  * **Public Service Journalism:** Provide accurate, reliable, and accessible news for all ExoHumans.  
  * **Political Coverage:** Report on Federal Council debates, elections, and party positions.  
  * **Cultural Reporting:** Highlight cultural life, Federal Library events, and academic research.  
  * **Legal Announcements:** Publish laws, decrees, and official notices of the Federal Confederation.  
  * **Education and Debate:** Promote informed discussion, supporting the Confederation’s civic culture.  

===== Distribution and Reading Lounge System =====
Delivery of the *Weekly Gazette* is handled by the [[federal_courier_service|Federal Courier Service]]. For resource-efficiency, copies are not distributed to households but placed in:  

  * **[[federal_library|Federal Libraries]]**  
  * **[[federal_hostel_saloon|Federal Hostels and Saloons]]**  
  * **[[federal_news_lounges|Federal News Lounges (FNL)]]**

**Schedule:**  
  * **Friday:** New Kourou  
  * **Saturday:** [[hope|Hope]] and [[morningstar|Morningstar]]  
  * **Monday:** [[firetown|Firetown]]  

**Exception:** Firetown receives individual subscriptions due to local conditions.  

===== Distribution of Copies =====

The 1,000 printed copies of the [[the_weekly_gazette|Weekly Gazette]] are distributed as follows:  

| **Recipient**                              | **Location(s)**                               | **Copies per Location** | **Total Copies** |
| Federal News Lounges (FNLs) – New Kourou   | NW & SE Residential Rings                     | 100 each                 | 200              |
| Federal News Lounges (FNLs) – Hope & Morningstar | Central Residential Rings                  | 50 each                  | 100              |
| Federal Libraries                          | New Kourou, Firetown, Morningstar             | 50 each                  | 150              |
| Federal Hostels & Saloons                  | New Kourou, Firetown, Hope, Morningstar       | 30 each                  | 120              |
| Firetown Workplaces                        | Federal Copper Mine, Federal Kitchen, workshops | Variable (5–50)         | 200              |
| Federal Institutions & Offices             | Federal Court, Federal Attorney, Federal Sheriff HQ & Local Sheriff Offices, Mayor Offices | Central offices | 200              |
| Federal Council                            | Federal Council Building, New Kourou          | —                        | 20               |
| Federal Archive                            | Federal News Building, New Kourou             | —                        | 10               |
| **Total**                                  |                                               |                          | **1,000**        |

===== Public Perception and Criticism =====
While the Gazette promotes itself as independent, critics highlight its political proximity to the [[communards|Communards]].  

**Supporters argue:**  
  * It represents a balanced public service press.  
  * GAIA’s role in editor selection ensures impartiality.  

**Critics (notably the [[individualists|Individualist Party]]) argue:**  
  * It functions as a government organ favoring Communard ideology.  
  * GAIA’s parameters are set by the ruling majority, skewing editorial outcomes.  

==== Rival Publication ====  
To counter the Gazette, the Individualists founded the [[firetown_post|Firetown Post]] in 2634, a weekly party newspaper advocating Dark Side perspectives.  

===== Organizational Structure =====
  * **Editor-in-Chief:** Appointed every 4 years via GAIA shortlist, confirmed by a 7-member independent panel representing all ExoHuman communities.  
  * **Deputy Editor:** Assists with management and stands in for the Editor-in-Chief.  
  * **Editors (3):** Oversee political, cultural, and social sections of the paper.  
  * **Photo Reporter:** Provides imagery and illustrations for stories.  
  * **Clerks and Assistants:** Manage records, layout, and logistics.  

===== Legacy and Impact =====
  * **Cultural Anchor:** Provides continuity of information in the absence of the Web.  
  * **Political Flashpoint:** Criticized as biased, praised as stabilizing.  
  * **Public Knowledge:** Ensures weekly news is accessible across all reservations.  

===== Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters =====
  * **The Missing Edition:** A shipment of the Gazette vanishes en route — was it theft, sabotage, or simple mishap? PCs must retrieve or replace it.  
  * **The Controversial Headline:** A story set to run could destabilize politics. PCs might intervene to suppress, rewrite, or protect the editorial decision.  

===== Related Pages and Further Information =====
  * [[the_gamma_age|Gamma Age]]  
  * [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]]  
  * [[federal_news_agency|Federal News Agency]]  
  * [[federal_printing_building|Federal News Building]]
  * [[editorial_office|Weekly Gazette Editorial Office]]  
  * [[federal_library|Federal Library System]]  
  * [[federal_news_lounges|Federal News Lounges]]  
  * [[firetown_post|Firetown Post]]  
  * [[the_human_culture_in_the_gamma_age|The Human Culture in the Gamma Age]] 

**Readable Articles in the Weekly Gazette:**  
  * [[the_jane_mendoza_gang:a_new_threat_to_society|The Jane Mendoza Gang: A New Threat to Society]] (July 25, 2634)  
  * Federal Council Elections 2636: Professor Vaross Supports Communards Party Again (March 5, 2636)  
  * [[johanson_plans_to_terminate_peace_treaty|Johanson Plans to Terminate Peace Treaty]] (April 5, 2636)  
  * [[the_communards_have_a_succession_problem|the_communards_have_a_succession_problem|The Communards Have a Succession Problem]] (April 5, 2636)  
  * [[gaia_election_poll:this_year_s_race_is_tighter_than_ever|GAIA Election Poll: This Year's Race is Tighter than Ever]] (April 5, 2636)