Space Ministry Circular 2063/20
MINISTRY OF SPACE
Whitehall, London S.W.1
Telegraph: contact@mos.gov.uk
SPACE MINISTRY CIRCULAR 2063/20 15 February 2063
TO ALL CITIZENS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM,
SUBJECTS OF THE BRITISH SPACE EMPIRE AND
ALIENS UNDER BRITISH PROTECTION :
1. An unmanned scout sent by HMS Vigilant has confirmed reports
of a hyperspace minefield surrounding Earth. De-mining seems
so far impossible. The advisory for all vessels to avoid
leaving or entering the Solar System remains in force. Advice
shall follow.
2. As a result of the crisis, Parliament yesterday passed several
emergency laws. The Space Navy (Emergency Powers) Act 2063
(2 & 3 Vict II c. 4) gives the Royal Space Navy the power to
impose martial law as it sees fit, for the duration of the
crisis. The introduction of Responsible Government on the Crown
Colonies of New Antarctica and Livingstone planned for next month
has been abandoned, and they shall remain under the control of
their respective governors.
3. The National Service Act 2063 (2 & 3 Vict II c. 5) will, if
activated by the Secretary of State, institute conscription
in the colony worlds. It is hoped that it will not be
necessary to introduce this. Therefore, the enlistment of
Subjects and Protected Aliens is strongly urged. Your
country needs you.
4. All Subjects and Protected Aliens are reminded of the trade
boycott against the Galactic Coalition, who are now thought to
have laid the minefield in retalation. Her Majesty Queen
Victoria II has reminded me of the importance of this, and I
remind you of the Trading with the Enemy Act.
I am,
Your Obedient Servant
Harold Wortledge,
Her Majesty's Secretary of State for Outer Space
