Monday, October 31, 2011

Scouting forces battle in Deep Space

Date: 311011
Planet: Deep Space

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

Two days ago scouting forces of the Galactic Empire and the Alliance to Restore the Republic met and engaged in a prolonged battle in Deep Space. While neither side could achieve lasting space superiority both were able to hold the center of the sector for a limited time before enemy reinforcements drove them off.

The following records were released by the HQ of the Imperial Sector Fleet on Talus and show part of the battle:

Attack on Libria

Date: 311011
Planet: Corellia
Region: Libria

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

Three days ago the city of Libria on Corellia, near Doaba Guerfel, came under attack by unidentified forces, which landed troops inside the city with three shuttles under cover from starfighters. Security forces engaged the attackers while civilians were evacuated.

CorSec responses were inexplicably delayed though the crew of the YT-2400 freighter "Sugar Rush" heard the distress call and joined the defenders, first helping to clear the city's airspace, then landing and engaging the attackers under the direction of mayor Falcun Nix.



While a starfighter and a shuttle were destroyed, another shuttle captured and numerous attackers killed one shuttle managed to get away. Casualties among the town's security forces were heavy, some of them even caused by friendly fire, though a suspect claimed "they shot first". No civilians were hurt during the attack however, which is a small consolation.



Town authorities announced an investigation into the reasons for the delayed response by CorSec.


OOC: The full fraps of the ground fight is available here:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

Droideka base destroyed on Lok

Date: 311011
Planet: Lok
Region: Eastern Lok

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

New Kestic, Future Droids and Weapons corporation production facility and company town on Lok, remains a focus point of the local pirate attacks. Four days ago security forces of the company supported by mercenaries attacked a dug-in base that was housing numerous droideka battle droids as well as several pirates.

While all droidekas were destroyed the security forces captured two pirates. It is hoped that their interrogation will shed more light on the forces behind the repeated attacks on the town.

Two crash landings in Farpoint Valley

Date: 311011
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley

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

Three days ago Farpoint Valley, Tatooine, was the location of two crash landings within less than one hour. The residents and visitors chilling in the local night club "Jailbirds", watching the recently hired rodian dance troupe "The Raving Rodians" on stage, were shaken by a loud noise coming from the north of the town.

As it turned out the private yacht of the Hutt Zakula had suffered a mechanical malfunction and had been forced to crash land - directly in the oasis north of Farpoint Valley. While his servants worked hard to repair the ship Zakula himself visited the night club, though he was in a visibly sour mood.

Shortly afterwards another crash shook the town - a Belbullab-22 Starfighter had been forced to crash land in the town. It's pilot, Rylar, had been hunting down Womp Rats but had taken one of the carcasses into the ship's engine intake during a particularly close strafing run. Fortunately he was not hurt and his ship could be repaired by a mechanic from FDWS.

Pirate hunted by convoy

Date: 311011
Planet: Tatooine/Corellia System/Ord Mantell System
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station

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

The weekly convoys sent by the Intergalactic Mining Company with ore from Farpoint Valley, Tatooine, to the Nova Orion shipyards in the Ord Mantell system are favorite targets for various pirates even though they are usually well-protected. Last week the two freighters making the trip, Captain Ryian Coron's YT-1300-class "Spinning Cloud" and the YT-1300 light freighter "Hot Tub" piloted by Ramona, turned the table on a pirate though.

When their escort Barrenger Fynar, who had jumped to Corellia ahead of the freighters to secure a jump point, was attacked and his ship disabled by a pirate YT-2400, the two freighters jumped in as well and hurried to the location of the attack, first driving off the pirate, then chasing it down. The pirate was finally shot down after a long running engagement.



Unfortunately the pirate ship was not brought up but destroyed, leaving no survivors to be arrested and interrogted by the local authorities. The two feighters continued to Ord Mantell afterwards.

IMC shares rose 1 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Galactic Moon Festival suffering from violent attacks

Date: 241011
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo
Region: Mos Eisley/Moenia

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

The Galactic Moon Festival started last week and as every year many revelers attend the festivities in various, sometimes very elaborate costumes. The two cities the festival's main activities are held in, Mos Eisley on Tatooine and Moenia on Naboo, are reporting increasing attacks on visitors and residents alike by what are described as "people crazy with bloodlust".

An investigation is underway but has not resulted in determining the cause of this "bloodlust" so far, though most assume either a new spice or a disease causing the violent tendencies of the attackers - who, sadly, are usually shot on sight by the overworked security forces or concerned civilians.

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Deep Space remains contested

Date: 231011
Planet: Deep Space

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

Deep Space remains a contest zone in the Galactic Civil War, neither the Galactic Empire nor the Alliance to Restore the Republic seem to be able to secure it for long. Last night their forces clashed again when a TIE Agressor encountered an A-Wing and both sides called for reinforcement, escalating the fight into a skirmish that lasted for hours.

The following records were released by sources said to have close ties to the Alliance to Restore the Republic, and show part of the battle:

Convoy battered, but freighters get through

Date: 231011
Planet: Tatooine/Corellia System/Ord Mantell System
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station

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

Six days ago the Intergalactic Mining Company, facing increasing pressure from pirates and stock holders alike, hired three escort fighters for its weekly convoy transporting ore from Farpoint Valley, Tatooine, to the Nova Orion shipyards in the Ord Mantell system. Falcun Nix, Ilenia and Barrenger Fynar were escorting Captain Ryian Coron's YT-1300-class "Spinning Cloud" and Captain Britney's YT-2400 "Sugar Rush".



As it turned out the escort number was barely adequate. The convoy came under attack by four pirate ships - a Vaksai, a B-Wing and two "Scurrg" class fighter/bombers - in the Corellia system, and all three escorts were shot down or disabled in the fight that ensued before the last pirates weredestroyed by the turret gunners of both freighters. After two of the drifting fighters had been repaired the convoy continued without further trouble to the Ord Mantell system.

IMC shares rose 1 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news.

Miners killed on Lok

Date: 231011
Planet: Lok
Region: Eastern Lok

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

One day ago a group of prospectors noticed a burning shuttle in a valley in eastern Lok. Venturing closer they discovered a mine, and the remains of a pitched battle - human and alien corpses were strewn over the landscape, many of them torn apart further by the local wildlife. Pieces of combat droids - identified as old battle droids from the Clone Wars as well as new looking Droidekas - were found at the site.

The mine itself was filled with dead miners and guards as well. From what the prospectors could tell the shuttle had been in the process of loading cargo from teh mine when the workers were attacked by an armed gang. Judging from the brutal fight the remains hint at it's a safe bet to assume the attackers were marauding pirates affiliated to one of the factions on Lok currently struggling for control of the planet.

Rebel base destroyed on Tatooine

Date: 231011
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Bestine

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

According to a press release from the Imperial sector command two days ago Imperial forces operating under Lt. Colonel Mareh Welaspic, supported by AT-ATs and AT-STs and TIE bombers, destroyed a rebel base on Tatooine near Bestine.



With Bestine still "heavily contested" according to Imperial authorities - other sources call the situation "under rebel control" - the loss of a base might allow the local imperial troops to recapture the city, though time will tell if they can gather enough forces to achieve that. Given how the Galactic Civil War is increasingly dominated by Alliance Forces other systems closer to the Core might take priority compared to Tatooine. Lt. Colonel Welaspic might find herself assigned to a more important system in short order.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Bunker blown up on Lok

Date: 191011
Planet: Lok
Region: Eastern Lok

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

Last night a large explosion was detected in eastern Lok. When scavengers approached the site they discovered the remains of a bunker which had been blown up from the inside, either through planted bombs or a catastropic failure of the reactors used to power the bunker's systems. According to some reports a number of damaged or partially destroyed droids were recovered nearby, and several corpses were found in the vicinity, sporting blaster burns.

A local "salvage consultant" stated he had seen a light freighter, possibly a red YT-2400, lift off nearby shortly before the explosion. It is unclear yet whether and if so how this incident is related to the current struggle between Hutt-based mercenaries and local pirate and mercenary groups on Lok.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Troops spotted in Farpoint Valley

Date: 191011
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley

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

Two days ago visitors to Farpoint Valley's southern area saw a large number of imperial troops taking up positions around a local office. The stormtroopers were supported by several walkers - both AT-STs and AT-ATs - and TIE bombers on standby.



The commanding officer, Lt. Colonel Mareh Welaspic, claimed this was just a regular patrol. A number of residents and visitors doubted those claims - though only anonymously - and speculated whether those troops were on their way to Bestine, which is still heavily contested by both Imperial and Alliance forces, with the latter currently having the upper hand.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Battle on Yavin IV

Date: 171011
Planet: Yavin IV
Region: Undisclosed location in the jungle

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

Last week a hunting party on Yavin IV reported seeing a large and very violent battle in the jungles of the moon, between what was described as "weird cultists" and what appeared to be a very diverse force of civilians, soldiers and mercenaries. Whether or not this "cultists" had any ties to ruins recently discovered on the moon by an archeological team from Corellia is not known.

Yavin IV is known for its many ruins of a lost civilization, including several temples, most of them abandonned and taken over by animals.

Skirmishing in Deep Space

Date: 171011
Planet: Deep Space

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

Two days ago Deep Space was the location of another skirmishing battle between naval forces from the Alliance to Restore the Republic and the Galactic Empire. For several hours the two fleets clashed, leaving trails of debris and explosions behind them, though neither side achieved control of the system.

The following records were released by the Imperial Sector Fleet Command HQ on Talus:

Raids on Theed reported

Date: 171011
Planet: Naboo
Region: Theed

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

Last week saw several reports of Theed being raided. One such raid was a military operation by Imperial stormtroopers, apparently reacting to the massing of rebel troops and their increasing territory gain by switching to hit-and-run tactics and commando style raids.

The others was a local affair - an attack by Gungan terrorists. While this attack was unlikely to be related to the Galactic Civil War the earlier raid by stormtroopers undoubtly helped the later attack by weakening the defenses.

No casualties or damage figures are available so far.

Another pirate attack - imperial deserter?

Date: 171011
Planet: Tatooine/Corellia System/Ord Mantell System
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station

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

Last week the convoy transporting ore from Farpoint Valley, Tatooine, to the Nova Orion shipyards in the Ord Mantell system for the Intergalactic Mining Company was faced with an unusual situation. An imperial patrol boat volunteered to serve as a decoy in order to draw out pirates - and draw them away from the main freighters. The two freighters carrying the cargo - Captain Ryian Coron's YT-1300-class "Spinning Cloud" and Captain Britney's "Sugar Rush", a YT-2400 - and their escorts - Barrenger Fynar and Falcun Nix - were happy to accept the offer.

The convoy entered the Corellia system at Talus Secta later, and was attacked by two pirates, one of the flying a TIE Oppressor - likely an imperial deserter. Despite their ambush both raiders were shot down by the freighters and escorts, who then continued to the Nova Orion Station in ord Mantell without further trouble.

IMC shares rose 1 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news.

Monday, October 10, 2011

Droid ambush on Lok

Date: 101011
Planet: Lok
Region: New Kestic

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

According to the latest news from Lok the attacks and skirmishes on and around New Kestic continue. Just a day ago a small patrol was ambushed when investigating reports of an intrusion.

The patrol consisted of Harliebear and Barrenger Fynar, which were expecting the by now familiar mercenaries and pirates that attacked the city before when responding to the reports. Instead of a few mangy mercenaries however they encountered an ambush by a group of droidekas. The two managed to escape but not without suffering light injuries.

According to rumors the droidekas were looking like recently built, not like restored relics from the Clone Wars. The possibility of someone manufactoring new battledroids is a worrying prospect, not just for New Kestic.

Inconclusive battle in the Yavin System

Date: 101011
Planet: Yavin and Dantooine System

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

Two days ago there was a large-scale battle in the Yavin system. Imperial and alliance units of all types battled over the system, causing and suffering serious losses though no victor could be determined.

Another engangement took place in the Dantooine system, where two frigates clashed with fighter and gunboat support.

The following records were released by the Imperial Sector Fleet Command HQ on Talus:

Smuggler shootout near Narmle

Date: 101011
Planet: Rori
Region: Narmle

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

Last week an old bunker dating back to the Clone Wars was the scene of a violent firefight between what looks like two gangs of smugglers fighting over a cargo of cutting-edge ship parts. RSF forces arrived to late to either prevent the fight or the survivors from getting away, but managed to secure the location and started on identifying the bodies. Some of the dead found were apparently involved with a Corellian crime gang, or so usually well-informed sources inside the RSF claim, but no details have been released so far by the authorities.

Outlaw tech hideout discovered in Kor Vella

Date: 101011
Planet: Corellia
Region: Kor Vella

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

Last week authorities were informed of a shootout taking place in the outskirts of Kor Vella. Upon arriving at the scene the CorSec members discovered a hideout in use by a gang of outlaw techs, dealing with illegally acquired or modified ship parts, which had apparently been raided by a rival gang.

So far neither the identities of the attackers nor those of the backers of the outlaw techs have been discovered yet, though from the data found the gang was selling the latest weapons such as experimental borstel cannons to anyone with credits to spend, which both requires serious financing as well as is bound to provoke violent reactions from various competitors.

Pirate ambush at Corellia's Own

Date: 101011
Planet: Tatooine/Corellia System/Ord Mantell System
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 two light freighters out to ore from Farpoint Valley, Tatooine, to Ord Mantell's Nova Orion Station. The two freighters - Captain Ryian Coron's YT-1300-class "Spinning Cloud" and Captain Britney's "Sugar Rush", a YT-2400, were escorted by Barrenger Fynar and Falcun Nix.

After reaching the Corellia System at the hyperspace jump point "Corellia's Own", two unidentified ships, and ARC-170 and a scrugg, attacked right when the convoy was hypering in. The scrugg chased the "Spinning Cloud" and was shot down by the gunners while the ARC-170 engaged the rest of the convoy, disabling one escort before getting destroyed. Afterwards all ships continued to the Nova Orion Station in ord Mantell without further trouble.

IMC shares rose 1,5 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news.

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Mayor of Crimson Ridge almost dies of poison

Date: 081011
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley/Crimson Ridge

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

Dee'lin Sarlo, mayor of Crimson Ridge, had to be rushed to Farpoint Valley's medical center in an emergency a few days ago, after suffering from poison symptoms. Dr. Ichi Senshi was on call and arrived at once to treat the at the time delusional twi'lek.

Mayor Sarlo was released later today, in good health, according to the clinic. The source of the poison was said to be a Lokian animal, though no further details were given. Rumors that Dee'lin Sarlo, who is also an accomplished musician, might have overdosed on spice were denied however.