November 29, 2188
Geth Outside the Perseus Veil
For the first time since Operation Neptune, the rebuilt geth fleet has ventured out of the Perseus Veil. While the initial probe is merely small vessels, Citadel scout ships has already observed massive strip mining operations on mineral rich worlds and helium-2 refineries orbiting gas giants in at least a dozen systems. The actions appear to be non-aggressive, but memories of the Eden Prime War are fresh in the galaxy's mind, so civilian travel near the affect systems is restricted. Terra Firma and Citadel observation posts are being built along the border of the expanded geth space to monitor any suspicious or aggressive activities. So far, the activities appear to be merely efforts to rebuild after the quarian slaughter, which was caused by John Shepard [as he claimed in Percy Gillet's The Butcher].
The last quarian settlement has doubled its defensive forces in response to the Geth activities and appeals to the Citadel Council have gone unheard. Human councilor Charles Saracino, with support from the elcor Calyn, released an extensive statement condemning the quarians. "The galaxy warned the Flotilla not to attack the geth during the Reaper War; the quarians did not listen. We will not protect a species advocating war with one of our most powerful allies [the Geth] and I, along with Councilor Calyn, will not provide military support to any quarian settlement. (See "Deny Quarian Support" on the Extranet.)
On the other side of the galaxy, troubling news is flooding in from the Asari Republics as fleets have been mobilized in what appears to be an arms race affecting nearly all asari worlds. Already, Illium's massive resources have assimilated multiple independent systems and some more established Republics. It is unknown if the maneuvers orchestrated by Illium leadership are simply a way to unify the fracturing species or if a more nefarious plot is in the works.
**NEW INFORMATION**
Two hours ago, Illium controlled warships have arrived in the Omega System, cutting off all transport in – and out – of the system. Political and military analysts suggest that the movement is a show of strength and a threat of attack if Omega does not join Illium's new dominance in the cluster. Aria T'Loak has proudly proclaimed that Omega will stay independent and that she "has no fears of any attack from those Illium *expletive*. You should all know the one rule of Omega: Don't *expletive* with Aria."