Winterfest Party in Outpost Epsilon Under Attack

Date: 031007
Planet: Lok
Region: Outpost Epsilon

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

The relatively new Outpost Epsilon on Lok, guarded by the 121st Imperial Task Force Aurek, is not just an Imperial base, but also a trade outpost with a substantial number of civlian settlers. Three days ago, troopers and civilians together celebrated the Winterfest, a traditional holiday in the Outer Rim. Unfortunately, another tradition was held on too - an attack during the celebration.

When the guests and residents, escorted by imperial stormtroopers, arrived at the "Dusty Pauldron", a new cantina in the Outpost, they found it occupied by a lrage number of so-called nightsisters - force wielding, rancor riding savages native to Dathomir. The raiders quickly attacked, and the guests - with a few exceptions - scattered, seeking refuge in a nearby theatre while brave troopers held the attackers and their huge beasts at bay.

After a few tense minutes, enough troopers were rallied to counter attack, and in a lengthy battle the attackers were driven back, routed and decimated, although not without losses among troopers and civilians alike. Fortunately, several medics and doctors were at hand, to save a number of the casualties.

Footage from the attack:



But despite the violent start, the festivities continued, and soon the celebration was in full swing, helped along by free drinks and the entertainment. The Neutron Pixies started on stage, followed by a surprise performance of Myxie and Ronin'Jekknai' dancing underwater on stage, and a costume contest. First prize, 3'000'000 credits, was won by Iwoci in her stormtrooper dancer costume.

So while the attack remains mysterious - how exactly those Nightsisters arrived on Lok is not known, nor the reason for the attack - the party itself was a clear success.