THE WEEKLY GAZETTE

• Founding Date: 2634 (under the Independent Press Act)
• Headquarters: Federal News Building, SE Thoreau Road 2, New Kourou
• Circulation: 1,000 copies weekly
• Jurisdiction: All reservations of the Federal Confederation
• Oversight: Operates under the Federal News Agency

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

The Gazette was created after the Federal Council passed the Independent Press Act, establishing the Federal News Agency (FNA). Its purpose was to create an independent but resource-efficient news system.

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

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

• 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.

Delivery of the *Weekly Gazette* is handled by the Federal Courier Service. For resource-efficiency, copies are not distributed to households but placed in:

• Federal Libraries
• Federal Hostels and Saloons
• Federal News Lounges (FNL)

Schedule:

• Friday: New Kourou
• Saturday: Hope and Morningstar
• Monday: Firetown

Exception: Firetown receives individual subscriptions due to local conditions.

The 1,000 printed copies of the Weekly Gazette are distributed as follows:

While the Gazette promotes itself as independent, critics highlight its political proximity to the Communards.

Supporters argue:

• It represents a balanced public service press.
• GAIA’s role in editor selection ensures impartiality.

Critics (notably the Individualist Party) argue:

• It functions as a government organ favoring Communard ideology.
• GAIA’s parameters are set by the ruling majority, skewing editorial outcomes.

To counter the Gazette, the Individualists founded the Firetown Post in 2634, a weekly party newspaper advocating Dark Side perspectives.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Gamma Age
• Federal Confederation
• Federal News Agency
• Federal News Building
• Weekly Gazette Editorial Office
• Federal Library System
• Federal News Lounges
• Firetown Post
• The Human Culture in the Gamma Age

Readable Articles in the Weekly Gazette:

• 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 (April 5, 2636)
• 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 (April 5, 2636)