10/29/2188
Citadel Relocated As Part Of Earth Restoration
The remaining citizens of Earth are finally getting some relief from the severe environmental anomalies caused by the Reaper relocation of the Citadel to Earth's orbit. Months of gravitational and magnetic disturbances have exacerbated the damage done by the Reaper occupation, intensifying tides and causing massive damage due to extreme weather and multiple impacts of satellites that had their orbits modified by the Citadel's disruption.
The Citadel Station has been moved back to its previous home in the Widow Nebula, a step towards stabilizing galactic government. Salarian scientists, after observing Keeper movements, discovered a "map room" that opened the possibility of relocating the station; technical details are classified. The Crucible's "attachment" to the station is expected to open up previously unknown sections of the station and will provide insight into the Keepers.
While some Systems Alliance leaders were reluctant to return the station to its previous home, level minds won out in an effort to curb any diplomatic confrontations. Environmental and reconstructive groups supported the decision as the gravitational influence was disrupting both cleanup efforts and the remaining flora and fauna on Earth. Despite the bureaucratic gridlock that dominates humanity's government, Operation Neptune cleanup efforts are improving and seventy five percent (75%) of the wreckage is estimated to be removed within the month.
However, civilian travel in the Sol system is still restricted to the Europa and Titan corridors due to the unstable wreckage that still clogs lanes entering and exiting Sol. Refugee camps on stations in the outer reaches of the system have been pushed to capacity due to the gridlock caused by the congestion in the primary travel lanes. Government agencies advise all civilian ships to drydock in outer colonies with the ability to handle the large volume of humans returning home.