Date: 250509
Planet: Naboo System
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Two weeks ago the infamous Thunder Pirates hijacked and stole the TTC-Starchaser, a light freighter operated by the Tatooine Trading Corporation, right under the noses of the RSF in the Naboo system. Since then the ship, which had suffered extensive damage, had been hiding, presumably while the pirates gathered spare parts to repair it. In response to the piracy, both TTC and IMC put out bounties on the culprits, and a reward for the safe return of the stolen freighter.
One week ago, following a failed raid on another freighter, the Thunder Pirates, having lost a YT-1300, tried to escape Naboo with the TTC-Starchaser. Emphasis on "tried" since several bounty hunters gave chase as soon as they were sighted, and despite escorting pirate fighters, the stolen freighter, which had received significant weapon upgrades while in the possession of the pirates, was ultimately hunted down.
Unfortunately the freighter, like its three escorts, was destroyed during the following fight instead of secured and boarded. The exact circumstances are not yet known and TTC has so far not released a statement, citing the need for further investigations before deciding whether or not they would consider a law suit.
Among the destroyed pirate fighters was a N-1 starfighter, which the RSF claimed was stolen some time ago. Neither the RSF nor IMC or TTC commented on speculation that the presence of the N-1 indicated corruption in the ranks of the RSF, which would also explain how the pirates managed to operate successfully inside the Naboo system for so long.
It is unclear whether or not the Thunder Pirates are finished or not - according to unconfirmed rumors the pirate gang has not met its end and has sworn vengeance on whoever they blame for their disaster.
IMC shares rose 2 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news, TTC shares 0,5 %.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Pirate Attack foiled!
Date: 250509
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Two weeks ago the TTC-Starchaser, a light freighter operated by the Tatooine Trading Corporation, had been boarded and hijacked by the infamous Thunder Pirates. Both IMC, which had chartered the freighter, and TTC itself had announced increased security measures for the regular cargo convoys from Tatooine to Ord Mantell. Last week their measures were taken to the test when the TTC-Retribution was attacked by pirates in the Naboo system near the old Trade Federation Route.
The pirates, a converted YT-1300 freighter and a heavy scyk, were faced by the convoy's escort, a TIE Bomber and a Vaksai, the latter piloted by captain Right. In the following battle the TTC-Retribtion was damaged and forced to conduct emergency repairs but both pirates were dispatched - not without losses, though the cargo of valuable ore arrived safely at the Nova Orion Station in Ord Mantell.
IMC shares rose 2 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news.
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Two weeks ago the TTC-Starchaser, a light freighter operated by the Tatooine Trading Corporation, had been boarded and hijacked by the infamous Thunder Pirates. Both IMC, which had chartered the freighter, and TTC itself had announced increased security measures for the regular cargo convoys from Tatooine to Ord Mantell. Last week their measures were taken to the test when the TTC-Retribution was attacked by pirates in the Naboo system near the old Trade Federation Route.
The pirates, a converted YT-1300 freighter and a heavy scyk, were faced by the convoy's escort, a TIE Bomber and a Vaksai, the latter piloted by captain Right. In the following battle the TTC-Retribtion was damaged and forced to conduct emergency repairs but both pirates were dispatched - not without losses, though the cargo of valuable ore arrived safely at the Nova Orion Station in Ord Mantell.
IMC shares rose 2 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news.
Monday, May 18, 2009
TTC-Starchaser stolen!
Date: 180509
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
A week ago the TT_Starchaser, a YT-2400-class ship, was chartered by the Intergalactic Mining Company for a cargo transport from Tatooine to Ord Mantell. The ship was escorted by a TIE Advanced in order to repel pirate attacks.
However upon arriving at the Sea of Veruna hyperspace jump point in the Naboo system the freighter was ambushed by two pirate ships led by a modified YT-1300 light freighter, the apparent flagship of the infamous Thunder Pirates. Despite resistance, the escorting fighter was shot down and the TTC-Starchaser was disabled and boarded.
After forcing the crew to use the escape pods, the pirates jury-rigged the damaged engines and took off, shooting down a pursuing TIE-Advanced before disappearing from the system. Due to the damage done to the ship's engines, authorities expect that extensive repairs are needed before the ship is able to do long range jumps.
IMC shares fell 3 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news. TTC are offering a reward of 500'000 credits for the safe return of the ship whiule IMC renewed their bounty of 50'000 credits on any pirate that is killed or caught in the act of piracy.
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
A week ago the TT_Starchaser, a YT-2400-class ship, was chartered by the Intergalactic Mining Company for a cargo transport from Tatooine to Ord Mantell. The ship was escorted by a TIE Advanced in order to repel pirate attacks.
However upon arriving at the Sea of Veruna hyperspace jump point in the Naboo system the freighter was ambushed by two pirate ships led by a modified YT-1300 light freighter, the apparent flagship of the infamous Thunder Pirates. Despite resistance, the escorting fighter was shot down and the TTC-Starchaser was disabled and boarded.
After forcing the crew to use the escape pods, the pirates jury-rigged the damaged engines and took off, shooting down a pursuing TIE-Advanced before disappearing from the system. Due to the damage done to the ship's engines, authorities expect that extensive repairs are needed before the ship is able to do long range jumps.
IMC shares fell 3 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news. TTC are offering a reward of 500'000 credits for the safe return of the ship whiule IMC renewed their bounty of 50'000 credits on any pirate that is killed or caught in the act of piracy.
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