Date: 300908
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Farpoint Valley saw another firefight last night when the home of local businessman Ikoogy Retoodi was attacked by several thugs. The merchant's droid guards were quickly dispatched, and just the quick intervention of a group of people which had been visiting the club "Jailbirds" in town and had noticed the attack saved the rodian from getting robbed - or worse.
Here's footage from the attack, saved from a droid which was destroyed during the fight:
Neither Ikoogy nor his pet kusak were hurt during the attack, but the property damage was not neglible, and all attackers were shot during the battle.
It is not yet sure if this attack has any connection to another attack over a week ago, but the authorities are looking into this possibility. Mayor Clarissa Wrenchturner was overheard pondering the placement of a substantial bounty on the suspected backers of those attacks, if there is a connection.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Five ships shot down in the act of piracy
Date: 290908
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Pirate attacks are on the rise again in the Naboo system, despite strong measures taken by authorities. One week ago the weekly IMC Convoy transporting ore from Farpoint Valley, Tatooine, to Ord Mantell, was attacked by five pirate raiders - according to eye witnesses two KSE Firesprays, one older Bellubab-22, an even older ARC-170 recon ship and a N-1 Starfighter, most likely a deserter from the RSF.
The convoy, however, was ready for them. The three freighters - Captain Ryian Coron's "Defiance", a X4-class class vessel, a well as the two AEG-77 "Vigo" class ships "Vengeance", piloted by veteran captain Aenius Bosk, and Captain Drake's "Crimson Eclipse", were escorted by Captan Amillo in his Vaksai heavy fighter and a TIE Oppressor on detched duty from the Imperial Sector Fleet, together with a Kimogila fighter.
When the pirates attacked the convoy, the escorts engaged and broke up their formation, allowing the freighters to remain undamaged in the following fight while all pirate ships were destroyed or disabled.
The following footage was released by the Imperial Sector Fleet:
IMC stock rose 5% following the delivery.
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Pirate attacks are on the rise again in the Naboo system, despite strong measures taken by authorities. One week ago the weekly IMC Convoy transporting ore from Farpoint Valley, Tatooine, to Ord Mantell, was attacked by five pirate raiders - according to eye witnesses two KSE Firesprays, one older Bellubab-22, an even older ARC-170 recon ship and a N-1 Starfighter, most likely a deserter from the RSF.
The convoy, however, was ready for them. The three freighters - Captain Ryian Coron's "Defiance", a X4-class class vessel, a well as the two AEG-77 "Vigo" class ships "Vengeance", piloted by veteran captain Aenius Bosk, and Captain Drake's "Crimson Eclipse", were escorted by Captan Amillo in his Vaksai heavy fighter and a TIE Oppressor on detched duty from the Imperial Sector Fleet, together with a Kimogila fighter.
When the pirates attacked the convoy, the escorts engaged and broke up their formation, allowing the freighters to remain undamaged in the following fight while all pirate ships were destroyed or disabled.
The following footage was released by the Imperial Sector Fleet:
IMC stock rose 5% following the delivery.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Imperial forces storm rebel base on Yavin IV
Date: 240908
Planet: Yavin IV
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Four days ago, the armed forces of the Galactic Empire conducted a massive attack on Yavin IV. By all accounts, it was a planetary assault on a rebel base in an abandonned temple.
The rebel alliance put up a strong blockade, but could not prevent the first wave of the troop transports of the strike force from making planetfall. The assault forces quickly rallied on ground, and rapidly took the objective, defending it against multiple assaults by rebel ground forces.
Rebel starfighters and capital ships continued to control Yavin's orbit, engaged with less numerous imperial fighters and capital ships. Thanks to the efforts of the navy pilots however, curcial reinforcements managed to reach the forces on ground depsite the heavy blockade, and after an hour, the rebel space crews were called down on the ground and sent into battle as additional infantry. But not even then could the rebels dislodge the imperial troopers from the objective.
The following footage was released by the Imperial Navy, showing the last minutes of the battle in space:
Planet: Yavin IV
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Four days ago, the armed forces of the Galactic Empire conducted a massive attack on Yavin IV. By all accounts, it was a planetary assault on a rebel base in an abandonned temple.
The rebel alliance put up a strong blockade, but could not prevent the first wave of the troop transports of the strike force from making planetfall. The assault forces quickly rallied on ground, and rapidly took the objective, defending it against multiple assaults by rebel ground forces.
Rebel starfighters and capital ships continued to control Yavin's orbit, engaged with less numerous imperial fighters and capital ships. Thanks to the efforts of the navy pilots however, curcial reinforcements managed to reach the forces on ground depsite the heavy blockade, and after an hour, the rebel space crews were called down on the ground and sent into battle as additional infantry. But not even then could the rebels dislodge the imperial troopers from the objective.
The following footage was released by the Imperial Navy, showing the last minutes of the battle in space:
Monday, September 22, 2008
Firefight in Farpoint Valley
Date: 220908
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Three days ago, a firefight between the Shuttleport and Jailbirds shook up the peaceful town of Farpoint Valley. Information is sketchy, from what was gathered from citizens, the shuttleport had been under observation by a number of armed residents and visitors, probably expecting an attack for some time when two armed and armored men arrived and were confronted.
After an exchange of words for several minutes, the two opened fire on the people present and a short but intense blasterfight followed. The two attackers were taken down quickly by about ten "concerned citizens", and then medically treated before being sent away.
Half an hour later, a corpse was found at the place of the firefight. The man, identified as "Ehaefi", was shot dead after suffering previous wounds. According to some reports he had been attacked in Mos Eisley earlier.
While the authorities did not comment on the case - although the body was, for sanitary reasons, cremated - the imperial garrison in Mos Eisley announced that the man had been in the process of getting transferred into their custoy by a deptutised trandoshan citizen on imperial orders by General Bosk when the suspect was shot trying to escape.
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Three days ago, a firefight between the Shuttleport and Jailbirds shook up the peaceful town of Farpoint Valley. Information is sketchy, from what was gathered from citizens, the shuttleport had been under observation by a number of armed residents and visitors, probably expecting an attack for some time when two armed and armored men arrived and were confronted.
After an exchange of words for several minutes, the two opened fire on the people present and a short but intense blasterfight followed. The two attackers were taken down quickly by about ten "concerned citizens", and then medically treated before being sent away.
Half an hour later, a corpse was found at the place of the firefight. The man, identified as "Ehaefi", was shot dead after suffering previous wounds. According to some reports he had been attacked in Mos Eisley earlier.
While the authorities did not comment on the case - although the body was, for sanitary reasons, cremated - the imperial garrison in Mos Eisley announced that the man had been in the process of getting transferred into their custoy by a deptutised trandoshan citizen on imperial orders by General Bosk when the suspect was shot trying to escape.
Tie in the seventh Karaoke Night in Farpoint Valley
Date: 220908
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Ten days ago, the seventh Karaoke Night was held in the Grindhouse Bar in Farpoint Valley. As is now the custom not just the winner received a prize, but also a random contestant.
After the introduction song by Ramona "Oh Baby" Newcomer Bwab started the competition with "ain't gonna work on Owen's farm no more", followed by Jeric with the sort-of-rap "Your kisses are like cookies". Neutron Pixie Mae'Lyn then sang "Fire Eyes", followed by Shakir with "One season more". The town's sheriff, returned from a trip to the core, K'yna Mont'yr, then stepped on stage with "Girls just wanna have lunch" to conclude the performances.
When all the votes were tallied, a surprise was the result: Shakir and K'yna tied for first place! Both received a surprise prize, and Jeric won the random prize.
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Ten days ago, the seventh Karaoke Night was held in the Grindhouse Bar in Farpoint Valley. As is now the custom not just the winner received a prize, but also a random contestant.
After the introduction song by Ramona "Oh Baby" Newcomer Bwab started the competition with "ain't gonna work on Owen's farm no more", followed by Jeric with the sort-of-rap "Your kisses are like cookies". Neutron Pixie Mae'Lyn then sang "Fire Eyes", followed by Shakir with "One season more". The town's sheriff, returned from a trip to the core, K'yna Mont'yr, then stepped on stage with "Girls just wanna have lunch" to conclude the performances.
When all the votes were tallied, a surprise was the result: Shakir and K'yna tied for first place! Both received a surprise prize, and Jeric won the random prize.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Miners Save TIE Pilot!
Date: 170908
Planet: Dantooine
Region: Dantooine Plains
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
A group of local miners and an Imperial regulations officer rescued an Imperial pilot who crashed on the Dantooine plains. The miners, along with the officer, were out prospecting for new claims when they came across the crashed remains of an Imperial TIE starfighter. The miners found the unconscious pilot a short distance from the craft and were able to transport her back to the Imperial Outpost without further injury.
An Imperial sergeant was quoted as saying "The young pilot was out on a routine training exercise with a TIE craft. She lost control and was forced to eject before the craft crashed. Doctors expect her to make a full recovery. We are conducting an investigation to find the cause of the crash." The sergeant declined to comment on rumors of rebel attacks in the Dantooine system.
If the miners had not found the pilot when they did she may have succumbed to her injuries or the wildlife on the plains. Several settlers and more numerous visitors are hurt or even killed by Dantooine's fauna each year, and the native tribes are known for their hostility towards other species - some of the hatred the result of ruthless mercenaries hunting down the natives for their blood, which was a prized component in the production of stims a few years ago, until medical advances made it obsolete.
Planet: Dantooine
Region: Dantooine Plains
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
A group of local miners and an Imperial regulations officer rescued an Imperial pilot who crashed on the Dantooine plains. The miners, along with the officer, were out prospecting for new claims when they came across the crashed remains of an Imperial TIE starfighter. The miners found the unconscious pilot a short distance from the craft and were able to transport her back to the Imperial Outpost without further injury.
An Imperial sergeant was quoted as saying "The young pilot was out on a routine training exercise with a TIE craft. She lost control and was forced to eject before the craft crashed. Doctors expect her to make a full recovery. We are conducting an investigation to find the cause of the crash." The sergeant declined to comment on rumors of rebel attacks in the Dantooine system.
If the miners had not found the pilot when they did she may have succumbed to her injuries or the wildlife on the plains. Several settlers and more numerous visitors are hurt or even killed by Dantooine's fauna each year, and the native tribes are known for their hostility towards other species - some of the hatred the result of ruthless mercenaries hunting down the natives for their blood, which was a prized component in the production of stims a few years ago, until medical advances made it obsolete.
Massive convoy battle in Naboo
Date: 160908
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
After a few weeks of few piracy incidents, today's IMC convoy - led by Captain Ryain Coron's YT-1300 "Spinning Cloud", with the two vigo-class freighters "Vengeance" of Captain Aenius Bosk and "Crimson Eclipse" of Captain Drake, escorted by the Decimator-class patrol boat "Ruby" commanded by Pilot officer Ek'ieth - encountered a large pirate force. The four ships were attacked by two Vaksais, one ARC-170 and a Krayt Gunship during their stop-over in the Naboo system on the way from Tatooine to Ord Mantell. The pirates concentrated their fire on the "Vengeance", but the convoy closed ranks, all ships using blaster turrets and missiles to defend the freighter under attack. In the following fight, all four pirates were defeated or destroyed, among them most likely the ARC-120 that has attacked so stubbornly during the last two convoys. The "Vengeance" took armor damage but remained operational, and the entire convoy reached the Nova Orion Station with the cargo intact.
Here's footage from the battle:
IMC regional manager Kimisei Bythmi expressed the hope that the Imperial Navy would continue to increase their anti-piracy operations.
IMC shares rose 5% at the Coronet stock exchange.
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
After a few weeks of few piracy incidents, today's IMC convoy - led by Captain Ryain Coron's YT-1300 "Spinning Cloud", with the two vigo-class freighters "Vengeance" of Captain Aenius Bosk and "Crimson Eclipse" of Captain Drake, escorted by the Decimator-class patrol boat "Ruby" commanded by Pilot officer Ek'ieth - encountered a large pirate force. The four ships were attacked by two Vaksais, one ARC-170 and a Krayt Gunship during their stop-over in the Naboo system on the way from Tatooine to Ord Mantell. The pirates concentrated their fire on the "Vengeance", but the convoy closed ranks, all ships using blaster turrets and missiles to defend the freighter under attack. In the following fight, all four pirates were defeated or destroyed, among them most likely the ARC-120 that has attacked so stubbornly during the last two convoys. The "Vengeance" took armor damage but remained operational, and the entire convoy reached the Nova Orion Station with the cargo intact.
Here's footage from the battle:
IMC regional manager Kimisei Bythmi expressed the hope that the Imperial Navy would continue to increase their anti-piracy operations.
IMC shares rose 5% at the Coronet stock exchange.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
"Vengeance" gets through again
Date: 160908
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Captain Aenius Bosk's Vigo-class freighter "Vengeance" is earning quite the reputation in the sector. A week ago, it made another solo run through pirate territory carrying steel from Tatooine to Ord Mantell. Despite not having a full crew, the freighter fought off another lengthy pirate attack in the Naboo and Ord Mantell system, made by an older recon ship.
The following footage was recovered by authorities investigating the incident. It is unclear of the people the recording was taken from are in custody of the RSF or not - the spokesman of the RSF cited security reasons for withholding this information.
IMC stock rose 2% at the Coronet stock exchange. Despite this, a representative of the company complained about lack of patrols to combat the growing pirate threat.
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Captain Aenius Bosk's Vigo-class freighter "Vengeance" is earning quite the reputation in the sector. A week ago, it made another solo run through pirate territory carrying steel from Tatooine to Ord Mantell. Despite not having a full crew, the freighter fought off another lengthy pirate attack in the Naboo and Ord Mantell system, made by an older recon ship.
The following footage was recovered by authorities investigating the incident. It is unclear of the people the recording was taken from are in custody of the RSF or not - the spokesman of the RSF cited security reasons for withholding this information.
IMC stock rose 2% at the Coronet stock exchange. Despite this, a representative of the company complained about lack of patrols to combat the growing pirate threat.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Tenacious pirate pursues freighter
Date: 090908
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
The Galactic Civil war is making life harder for everyone as more and more money is spent on the war. Those who do not have anything are often driven to desperate measures by it. At least this might be the reason for what happened during the last IMC cargo convoy a week ago.
Captain Aenius Bosk's Vigo-class freighter "Vengeance" had been in Naboo for some time, recharging its hyperdrive on the way to Ord Mantell, when it was jumped near Rori space station by a lone ARC-170. The pirate kept attacking the freighter, despite serious damage taken by the freighter's turrets, and even followed the ship to Ord mantell, trying to prevent the freighter from docking to the Nova Orion Station, finally relenting when the "Vengeance" reached the hangar.
Other sources claim the attacker was on spice, or suffering from some mental instability. No matter its reasons, the pirate did not manage to stop the cargo from getting delivered. IMC's stock rose 2% following those news.
The following footage was recovered from an astro droid that was blown off the pirate in Ord Mantell:
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
The Galactic Civil war is making life harder for everyone as more and more money is spent on the war. Those who do not have anything are often driven to desperate measures by it. At least this might be the reason for what happened during the last IMC cargo convoy a week ago.
Captain Aenius Bosk's Vigo-class freighter "Vengeance" had been in Naboo for some time, recharging its hyperdrive on the way to Ord Mantell, when it was jumped near Rori space station by a lone ARC-170. The pirate kept attacking the freighter, despite serious damage taken by the freighter's turrets, and even followed the ship to Ord mantell, trying to prevent the freighter from docking to the Nova Orion Station, finally relenting when the "Vengeance" reached the hangar.
Other sources claim the attacker was on spice, or suffering from some mental instability. No matter its reasons, the pirate did not manage to stop the cargo from getting delivered. IMC's stock rose 2% following those news.
The following footage was recovered from an astro droid that was blown off the pirate in Ord Mantell:
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