Date: 250707
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
The Intergalactic Mining Company announced today that last night another ore transport fell victim to pirates in the Karthakk system. The “Raven’s Claw”, a chartered YT-2400 freighter, and its two escorts were jumped by a converted YT-2400, the “Vengeful Pharple” near the refueling station. The two escorts were dispatched quickly, and after a short chase, the “Raven’s Claw” was disabled and forced to jettison the cargo. An X-Wing tried to intercept the pirate at this stage, but was shot down as well.
IMC spokesperson Okowwi Emied, when questioned if security measures taken after the first attack last week had been sufficient, stated that escorting ships had been doubled, but that the company had received information that among the hired escorts was a mole for the pirates. The pilot, whose identity had not yet been made public until further proof was gathered, had been involved in last week’s transport too, and was probably responsible for the pirates’ success back then as well.
Even without such ploys, the Karthakk system remains a pirate haven. A few days ago, the “Eopie Runner” carrying liquor and snack food to Tatooine, was attacked above Lok as well, but managed to shoot down two pirates and drive off a third before making landfall. Freighter captains passing through are advised to be on their guard, and to watch who they hire as escorts.
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