Piracy in the Corellia System – CorSec inactive?

Date: 240807
Planet: Corellia System

Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).

Corellia, a trade hub for the entire galaxy, is usually known as a safe system, especially compared to the Tatoo and Karthakk systems, thanks to diligent patrols. However, last night, the freighter „Spinning Cloud“, freshly repaired after getting damaged during the last IMC convoy, came under attack by two unmarked Y-Wings and one unmarked M-22 Krayt gunship in the Corellia system – right under the noses of local CorSec.

The freighter’s engine was quickly destroyed, but the courageous crew kept firing, holding the raiders, which identified themselves as „Zyn’thia“ at bay while sending our calls for assistance. Inexplicable, no one answered those calls, no patrol ship from CorSec, and no Imperial Navy craft, came to the freighter’s aid. Finally, the upper turret of the ship was destroyed, and two raiders docked with it.

Even after the raiders had vacated the area, the ship was left drifting, no assistance from sector forces being rendered until the „Eopie Runner“, en route from Tatooine, appeared in system, reacted to the distress calls, and towed the „Spinning Cloud“ to Talus Orbital Station.

It is not known if the crew suffered any casualties, but the ship’s captain, Ryian Coron, complained forcefully with CorSec and Navy officials. According to rumors, CorSec’s lack of assistance was due to internal struggles about competences. The Sector Command of the Imperial navy stated that the Galactic Civil War and growing pirate threats in the Karthakk system had tied up the majority of its forces, but pending the completion of the Karthakk system operations against smugglers and pirates, patrols in the Corellia system would be taken up again „until CorSec manages to guarantee the safety of space lanes crucial for the economy of a major part of the Galaxy“.

The Spinning Cloud was being chartered by noted arms manufacturer Gelphee, starting from Naboo with Corellia as its destination. No information concerning its cargo was made public so far.