"Holy Leader Ethan, Andrew, and Prime Minister Mikhail... After thorough discussion by the Academy of Sciences, we have concluded that the Nova Planetary Defense Plan is entirely feasible!"
"The entire Academy of Sciences fully supports the Holy Leader's directives and will execute them without reservation!"
"For Nova and its people!"
Ethan was pleased with this result; at least on the surface, the Academy of Sciences showed the support he needed. Ethan stood up and walked to the podium.
"Excellent, I believe the Academy of Sciences will lead Nova's scientific endeavors to unprecedented heights!"
After finishing his remarks, Ethan nodded at Andrew. Understanding the signal, Andrew stepped aside, his duties for the day complete.
"What Andrew just discussed are two crucial projects for Nova's current development, and the matter I am about to address is equally important!"
"Please listen carefully," Ethan announced, scanning the audience with a serious expression.
"Following the war with the Demons, despite our victory, the cost was tremendous, reducing our population from one billion to under ten million!"
"This brings up a significant issue: the institutions that managed a billion people are now bloated and inefficient for our current population. They are no longer suitable for Nova's present needs!"
"Our existing structures, designed for a billion, are now a waste of Nova's resources!"
"Hence, Nova must streamline and reorganize its institutions!"
"Our societal structure and systems will also undergo corresponding changes!"
"All of this is for Nova's greater development and future!"
Ethan paused to observe the audience's reactions before continuing. Seeing no significant objections, he proceeded.
"Here's how we'll do it!"
"First, we will streamline and merge existing functional institutions!"
"First, the Foreign Affairs Department will be dissolved, and alien affairs will be managed separately."
"We will consolidate the Public Safety Department, Social Development and Welfare Department into the Nova Social Department!"
"From now on, all daily affairs of Nova's people will be managed by the Nova Social Department!"
"Second, we will streamline the Education Institute, Academy of Sciences, and Engineering Institute, merging them with the Nova Laboratory into the Grand Academy!"
"The Grand Academy will handle education, scientific research, and all engineering projects of Nova."
"I must emphasize that the education period for every Novan will be extended to one hundred years, with further adjustments as necessary!"
"This restructuring will also facilitate resource allocation, enabling efficient and rapid construction of all projects, large and small!"
"All engineering projects will be primarily overseen by Andrew, with the Grand Academy providing supervision!"
"Third, we will streamline the War Department and Logistics Department into the Nova Defense Force!"
"The Nova Defense Force will be responsible for Nova's security!"
"We will dissolve the Nova Council!"
"A Nova Parliament will be established to lead the three major departments!"
"The Nova Parliament will consist of one Speaker and three Deputy Speakers. Initially, Mikhail will serve as the Speaker, with William Eaton, Zachary Thompson, and Leonard Smith as Deputy Speakers."
"There will also be six members, comprising the heads and deputies of the three major departments!"
"The Nova Parliament will have a total of ten members, directly accountable to me!"
"All institutional reorganizations must be completed within one month!"
"These are the changes to our functional institutions. Now, let's discuss policy changes!"
Ethan looked around and continued.
"I, Holy Leader Ethan, now issue the highest directive for Nova!"
"Upon completion of the reorganization of the Nova Parliament and other institutions, all resources of Nova, including future alien resources, will belong to Nova!"
"No individual may possess them privately!"
"Nova will implement a standard living allocation and welfare system, supplemented by a contribution-based system!"
"Standard living allocations and welfare will ensure a worry-free life. For a higher standard of living, contribute to Nova!"
"This reform is non-negotiable and will be implemented immediately after the reorganization of the institutions!"
"I hope everyone understands that this is all for Nova's future!"
As Ethan finished speaking, Mikhail, William Eaton, Zachary Thompson, Leonard Smith, and the other department heads stood up and fervently shouted in unison.
"Rest assured, Holy Leader, all Novans will firmly follow your directives and execute them without hesitation!"
Following their lead, nearly ten thousand people in the audience stood up and shouted in a voice that echoed throughout the hall.
"Rest assured, Holy Leader, all Novans will firmly follow your directives and execute them without hesitation!"
The deafening roar of the crowd pleased Ethan immensely.
"Very well, please be seated."
As Ethan's words echoed, the enthusiastic crowd gradually sat down.
"The previous matters pertained to internal affairs of Nova. However, Nova's future lies in the stars, exploring the vast universe. We need a dedicated institution to handle the various situations we may encounter in space."
"Therefore, I plan to assemble an elite team from the three major departments to form a specialized institution for extraterrestrial affairs."
"I name it the Interstellar Corps!"
"The primary tasks of the Interstellar Corps will include space exploration, alien resource exploration, assisting the Grand Academy in scientific endeavors, and eliminating any civilizations that oppose Nova!"
"The initial size of the Interstellar Corps will be fifty thousand, with a recruitment ratio of 1.5/0.5/8 from the Nova Social Department, Grand Academy, and Nova Defense Force, respectively!"
"The highest technological advancements of Nova will be equipped to the Interstellar Corps first, with their standard living allocation and welfare benefits increased tenfold!"
"There will be one Commander and three Deputy Commanders. The elite personnel from the dissolved Foreign Affairs Department will be selected to join the Interstellar Corps, specifically in the Alien Civilizations Department!"
"My requirement is that every member of the Interstellar Corps must be the elite of Nova, proficient in all extraterrestrial survival knowledge, with scientific knowledge on par with the interns of the Grand Academy. They may not need to innovate, but they must understand!"
"Each member of the Interstellar Corps must match the warriors of the Angelic Civilization in both knowledge and combat skills!"
Ethan paused before continuing.
"Finally, the Interstellar Corps will not be under the jurisdiction of the Nova Parliament but will report directly to me!"
"The Nova Parliament will handle Nova's internal affairs, while the Interstellar Corps will manage external matters!"
"From the conclusion of this meeting, the formation of the Interstellar Corps will begin, and it must be completed within ten years!"
"Mikhail, you will oversee this task personally!"
"Does anyone have any questions?"