Millionaire dies on Nova Orion Station!

Date: 050911
Planet: Ord Mantell System
Region: Nova Orion Station

Story: (Written oocly by Celox.)

Simon Greyshade, a former Galactic Republic & Imperial Senator for the Vorzyd sector who has left politics to manage the infamous gambling resort - the Wheel, has died last night on board the Nova Orion space station. Jonas Nova (one of the station administrators) has issued the following public announcement:

"Mr. Greyshade has arrived to our station last night, at 7PM Empire Standard Time. He was accompanied by his Wookiee bodyguard. Following a short business meeting with the station administration, he has dined and danced in the station cantina. According to my cantina staff, mr. Grayshade has ordered a few drinks from the bar and then retired to a private table to dine. Approximately at 7:52PM his bodyguard rushed mr. Greyshade to the station medical ward.

My medical staff reported that mr. Greyshade had a fatal cardial trauma, commonly known as a heart attack - upon his arrival to the ward. My staff took all possible measures to save his life, alas – his heart gave in and he was pronounced dead at 7:57PM Empire Standard Time. His bodyguard demanded an on-spot autopsy and a full analysis of toxins and venoms in the deceased.My staff has complied, alas - there were no signs of poisoning or any other unnatural trauma, thus, any criminal grounds for his unfortunate death - were ruled out. I would like to extend my personal condolences to mr. Greyshade's family, our hearts are with them."

Cantina eye witnesses have reported that mr. Greyshade was seen dancing and dining in the company of a well dressed human lady prior to his hasty departure to the medical ward. There was also an incident on the dance floor, when a Rodian couple accidently bumped into mr. Greyshade and his female companion, while dancing. His bodyguard has immediately intervened, as the two terrified Rodians left the floor promptly after being physically threatened by the Wookiee. According to station security, they have been unable to track mr. Greyshade's female companion, who was only identified as a 5'8 brunette human female by the name – Sola. However, as his autopsy proved that the death was from natural reasons, the security investigation was discontinued.

Simon Greyshade has been notoriously known for his hedonistic lifestyle which included numerous love affairs, public scandals and questionable legislations (such as introducing legislation to legalize gambling in the entire Republic). This incident seems to raise many questions, as mr, Grayshade's cousin - Senator Jheramahd Greyshade, has been assassinated 25 years ago because of political agendas. Despite many years in the private sector, Simon Greyshade still had many former political & current business rivals which might hint for the real reason of his sudden demise. His financial net worth was estimated at 27 million galactic credits and the Wheel resort has flourished under his business administration as one of the galaxy premier gambling resorts.