„Secure Route“ becomes deathtrap

Date: 021107
Planet: Corellia System

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

Five days ago, the Corellia system saw once again massive fighting when rebel forces tried to take control of the Route ID-5N by stationing several NOVa-class patrol ships and converted YT-class freighters there, supported by snubfighters.

The Imperial Navy scrambled fighters in response, and drove the rebel ships off, starting a series of engagements that took part all over the system. From what witnesses report, there was a veritable manhunt for a few ships that led to long chases.

During 90 minutes, several more attempts to control both Route ID-5N and the nearby CorSec Outpost happened, but neither the Empire nor the Rebel Alliance succeeded in securing a distinct advantage. Combattant losses are classified, and civilian losses are still under investigation, but with a main space lane becoming a battlefield and both sides using converted freighters in their fleet for transport and other missions, chances are that a number civilian freighters were mistaken for combat ships by intercepting snubfighters.

The Diktat released a statement to stress that the politics of Corellia did not undergo any change as a reaction to this battle, and that any adjustment would only be made after careful consideration.