Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Bounty scammers at work?

Date: 301110
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Crimson Ridge
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).

According to some sources Crimson Ridge was the victim of a scam a few days ago. Apparently the city had placed a bounty on a trandoshan, which was claimed by a group of hunters when they brought in the mark. Only after the group had left with the credits already did the city officials find out that the trandoshan delivered to them was not the one they had put the bounty on.

From what is known the trandoshan is now suing the city while the hunters as well as the original mark are still at large. Whether this was an honest mistake or a scam is not yet sure, but circumstances point at it being the latter.

People wanting to place bounties are advised to be careful before releasing any payment. An insider in the bounty hunter guild also stated that there had been several incidents in the past where unscrupulous bounty hunters "clear" a bounty on a friend by faking the death and claiming it. The guild itself didn't comment on those claims, only stating that the bounty in question placed by Crimson Ridge had not been run through the guild's system.

Garux Reitor killed!

Date: 291110
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Mos Carova

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

Yesterday the rodian Garux Reitor was brutally killed in Mos Carova. According to a number of accounts the rodian had a meeting with a human male in a bar in town, apparently an old acquaintance. An acquaintance that was holding a grudge, as it turned out, when the human used the opportunity given by someone else knocking Garux Reitor from behind to draw a blaster and aim it at the well-known arms dealer and information broker.

Witnesses claim that Mister Reitor remained calm in the face of imminent death, probably the result of having survived several other assassination attmepts in the past, one as late as last week. Showing no remorse but admitting gleefully to past crimes the rodian was shot after a last cigarra - the often over-used "execution-style" tag was a perfect fit in this case.

The killer managed to escape in the brief firefight following the murder. According to some sources other criminals were already racing to grab what they could of Mr. Reitor's assets before the dead rodian's body had even reached the med center and his brains were cleaned up from the cantina floor.

Another rumor claims that the Glaston Pirates had the med center under lockdown, but given how oftne the town suffers from violent incidents, that could very well be unrelated to this murder.

With Garux Reitor leaving stock that could be worth millions as well as potentially equally valuable information some residents fear that a new gang war may result of this murder as several syndicates struggle to get as big a piece as they manage of the estate.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Skirmishes in the Kashyyyk system

Date: 291110
Planet: Kashyyyk system

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

Last night extensive skirmishing took place in the Kashyyyk system, where imperial fighters engaged a large rebel task force. Despite several attempts and being reinforced by a previously unknown mercenary force the outnumbered imperials were unable to dislodge the rebel hold on the system, centered on the area around the Avatar Station.

The following holovid was released by the Sector Fleet HQ in Outpost Kappa, Talus:

IMC Convoy loses half its cargo

Date: 291110
Planet: Tatooine/Corellia System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station

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

Last week the Intergalactic Mining Company sent their weekly convoy with ore from Farpoint Valley, Tatooine to the Nova Orion Station in Ord Mantell. The cargo was transported in captain Ironhide's YT-2400 "Night Hawk" and captain Dee'lin Sarlos' YT-1300 "Phoenix". Ilenia and Barrenger Fynar flew escort. Batair Highlander and Falcun Nix served as crew.

The convoy was attacked in the Corellia system by two pirates ain ARC-170s. During the fight one ARC was shot down but the other managed to crippled the "Iron hawk" and forced the crew to dump the cargo before they managed to shoot the fighter down. In the confusion of the recovery operation - Falcun Nix had suffered extensive injuries - the cargo was lost.



After reapirs all ships continued to Ord Mantell, where Captain Sarlo delivered the remaining cargo. More medical intervetion was needed on the staion, but no details are known. CorSec was said to investigate the incident according to some sources, but no official confirmation has been given yet.

IMC's stock fell 1% at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news.

Rustbucket Salvage & Repair burned down!

Date: 291110
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Mos Carova

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

Last week the Rustbucket Salvage & Repair was shaken by multiple explosions and set aflame, crashing down in a blaze after a short time and leaving only twisted, glowing metal. The cause of the explosions is not known, but foul play is suspected - two men dressed as Sennex were killed by a posse in the area around the time of the explosions. It's unclear if anyone else was killed or hurt in the incident.

In an ironic twist salvage operations in the remains of the building were underway the following day, pioneered by jawa scavengers.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Pirates take revenge on convoy

Date: 211110
Planet: Tatooine/Corellia System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station

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

Last week the "Night Hawk", Captain Ironhide's YT-2400 light freighter, once again made the trip from Farpoint Valley, Tatooine, to the Nova Orion Station in Ord Mantell carrying ore for the Intergalactic Mining Company. The freighter was crewed by Inaera Kell, Ramona and Batair Highlander and escorted by Ahl-Vinn, Barrenger Fynar, Falcun Nix and Verene.

Shortly after leaving Tatooine's orbit the convoy got attacked by three pirate ships. Despite the surprise attack all three ships were shot down while one escort was lost.



The convoy reached Nova Orion without further incident, but after delivering the cargo the crew and pilots were attacked in the local cantina by a vengeful pirate with heavy weapons. Outgunned the spacers barely made their escape from the station - only to find themselves pursued by an advanced X-Wing. Only after a lengthy chase through several system was the raider finally shot down.

The "Night Hawk" returned to Farpoint Valley for repairs and the crew relaxed in the Rusty Bucket Saloon.

IMC's stock went up 1% at the Coronet Stock Exchange, after a volatile trading day.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Attack on Imperial ships in the Iridonia system

Date: 141110
Planet: Iridonia system

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

Accoridng to a number of reports last week the Imperial forces stationed in the Iridonia system were raided by an unknown but heavily armed group. While details are still classified, anonymous but usually well-informed sources claim no less than four Venator-class capital ships were hijacked and two Star Destroyers destroyed. The fate of the crew of the hijacked ships has not been determinded with certainity, but the worst is feared after a number of corpses were found - victims of explosive decompression as well as slower suffocation.

Imperial forces defeated in Corellia System

Date: 141110
Planet: Corellia system

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

Last night the Corellia system saw extended fighting between an Imperial task force and ships of the Alliance to Restore the Republic. The major battles took part between Talus and Corellia, with the Imperial forces operating from Talus Space Station. Both sides alternatedly had the advantage during combat, but in the end the Imperial forces sustained losses they could not replenish, and were forced to retreat.

The Sector Fleet HQ in Outpost Kappa, Talus, released the following holorecordings of the operation:

Mysterious structure found in the ruins of Black Sands

Date: 141110
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Black Sands

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

Two weeks after Black Sands was destroyed in a bombardment, passing travelers reported a strange structure having been erected in what used to be the center of the city:



The owner of this structure as well as its purpose is unknown, but people taking a closer look reported an "eerie, ominous vibe", as if it amplified the desolation left by the destruction of the city.

IMC Convoy escapes pursuit

Date: 141110
Planet: Tatooine/Corellia System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station

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

Last week Captain Ironhide flew his YT-2400 "Iron Hawk" again, transporting ore for the the Intergalactic Mining Company from Farpoint Valley, Tatooine, to Ord Mantell. He was escorted by Stlian Nix, James and Ahl-Vinn, with Batair Highlander and Prov gunning on the freighter.

While the Tatooine system was cleared without incident the convoy came under attack by two pirates in the Corellia system. One pirate was shot down by Ahl-Vinn and The "Iron Hawk" managed to escape despite being pursued hotly by the surviving pirate, but two escorts were lost.



IMC's stock went up 1% at the Coronet Stock Exchange.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

TTC opens shuttle service in Farpoint Valley

Date: 101110
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley

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

The Tatooine Trading Corporation announced yesterday in a press release that they opened a new shuttle service in Farpoint Valley, Tatooine. Small cloud cars will take passengers to larger ships waiting in orbit.

The first destination to be serviced with a regular passenger line is New Kestic on Lok, the headquarters of Future Weapons and Droids, a firm with a long history of excellent products. A second line is being planned, but nothing has been finalized according to the management of TTC.

TTC also stated that they will continue to offer charter freighters to all reasonable destinations, as well as hiring independent freighters for various tasks, such as the IMC Convoy.

Farpoint Valley's mayor and IMC manager Kimisei Bythmi stated he was very pleased by the announcement, and expected it to boost the town's economy. "TTC has been a reliable partner of IMC for years, and we trust this will deepen our relationship."

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Imperial Fleet takes control of more systems in the sector

Date: 071110
Planet: Various systems

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

One day ago space lit up again with blaster fire and missile trails as the Alliance to Restore the Republic and the Galactic Empire's fleets battled for supremacy in the sector with task forces on both sides trying to take and hold objectives.

Contrary to other engagements this operation saw less pitched battles than hit-and-run skirmishes. The alliance forces had the advantage early on, but were slowly driven back by two imperial task forces, each centered around a gunboat flagship. After about an hour of fighting the Imperial Fleet had pulled off a narrow victory.

The Sector Fleet HQ in Outpost Kappa, Talus, released the following holorecordings of the operation:

Convoy beats pirates

Date: 071110
Planet: Tatooine/Corellia 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 Intergalactic Mining Company sent another freighter through Corellia to Ord Mantell. Captain Benjam flew his "Lucky Silver", with Spring' and Batair Highlander acting as gunners, escorted by Falcun Nix and Barrenger Fynar.

As hoped the convoy didn't encounter many difficulties. One unidentified ARC_170 attacked near the hyperspace point "Corellia's Own", but was quickly shot down by the two escorts.

Only technical troubles delayed the convoy somewhat, but after some jury-rigging all ships reached Ord Mantell's Nova Orion Station safely.

IMC's stock went up 2% at the Coronet Stock Exchange.

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Jiwarri's Diner opens in Farpoint Valley

Date: 061110
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley

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

Last week Jiwarri's Diner opened in Farpoint Valley. The wookiee chef has had a long career as caterer and was active as chef on cruises in the past, but hasn't had a diner before. Now, with her manager Ylurra taking care of the books and other administrative work, she can focus on cooking.



Located straight east of the town's shuttleport the diner is a cozy building, with family-friendly decorations, prominently among them Kashyyyk-styled miniature trees, and sturdy furniture. Upstairs an elegant dining room is available for parties who wish to dine in privacy. As entertainment a Galactic Tiles Arcade is offered, as well as sophisticated holographic and sound systems.



At the opening the diner was, inside and outside, decorated in the style of the Galactic Moon Festival, and some guests, among them the mayor of the town, were surprised if not to say scared by the holographic scares occasionally launched at them.



The main attraction though is Jiwarri's cooking, which was as great and tasty as expected, as a number of guests can attest to. Among them were Gwreng and his wife Amandiona, who had worked on the interiour decoration on the diner - according to Jiwarri she wouldn't have been able to open the diner without her - and several of their friends.



Gwreng and Leafbacca, Jiwarri's brother, together with veteran pilot Barrenger Fynar, spent almost more time at the arcade than eating though.



Also visiting were Ramona, Falcun Nix, Zinaida, Blissany and Ori'vod. The promise of genuine kashyyykian cusine attracted HarlieBear as well, a rather shy young wookiee girl, who nevertheless seemed to have enjoyed the outing.