Coronet under attack - last offensive of the Galactic Empire?

Date: 151211
Planet: Corellia
Region: Coronet

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

Coronet has come under attack by what might be the last remaining Imperial Troops on the planet. Supported by two "Lancer" frigates who bomb the city from above the stormtroopers attempt to take the capital of Coronet. Given the defeat of the Imperial troops in the sector, their motives for this attack are unclear.



Troop carriers are landing stormtroopers in the middle of the city, where Alliance troops and citizens face them, holding them off for now.

Alliance Fleet bombs Theed! Emperor's Retreat occupied!

Date: 151211
Planet: Naboo
Region: Theed

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

**** Breaking News **** Breaking News **** Breaking News****

Units of the Alliance Fleet are currently bombing Theed. One Nebulon-B class ship supported by two corvette and a few transports are bombing the city to root out the remaining Imperial troops. So far casualties among military and civilians are unknown.



Meanwhile the Emperor's Retreat has been taken by Alliance troops. The troops are celebrating their victory with fireworks and overflights by Alliance sships.

Alliance conquers sector!

Date: 151211
Planet: Entire Sector

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

Today the Alliance to Restore the Republic announced that their armed forces controlled the entire sector, and declared the Republic restored. The announcement came as no surprise to anyone following the Galactic Civial War news in the local sector - the Imperial forces have been retreating on all planetary fronts for months.

The Imperial Sector Fleet might not surrender yet, morale raised due to their victory in the Battle in the Endor System a few days ago, but without planetary bases to receive supplies from their future does not look promising.

In a communique the Galactic Empire announced that plans were in motion to turn the tide of the war, but analysts remain sceptical as to the ability of the remaining Imperial forces to back those claims.

As far as civilians can tell the Galactic Civil War is over but for some mopping op operations against die-hard Imperial holdouts

The Raving Rodians release music video before tour

Date: 141211
Planet: Corellia
Region: Coronet

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

As hinted at after their last gig in Coronet before starting their tour through the core worlds, The Raving Rodians & Ikoogy Retoodi have released a music video to promote their tour:

Three YT-2400 reach Ord Mantell despite pirate attacks and technical troubles

Date: 131211
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 night the three YT-2400 light freighters "Sugar Rush", piloted by Captain Britney', "Rampageous Rochry", piloted by Captain Kavilap Rochry, and Captain See'la Tualin's "Kairn Tol" were sent by the Intergalactic Mining Company from Farpoint Valley, Tatooine, to the Nova Orion shipyards in the Ord Mantell system with a heavy cargo of ore.

The convoy arrived at the Binayre Razorcat jump point in the Corellia System, where it was attacked by a Scurrg fighter/bomber almost at once. The "Rampageous Rochry" suffered armor damage in the following fight, but no internal damage, until a plasma leak damaged the engine room. The other two freighters protected the struck ships from several waves of pirate fighters while the crew repaired the engines - though during the repairs both Kavilpa Rochry as well as her gunner and engineer Golrin Lightingstar suffered burns from the leaking plasma.



After arriving at the Nova Orion Station in Ord Mantell the burns were treated in the med center before the crews of all ships celebrated their arival at the local cantina.

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

Galactic Empire wins battle in Endor System

Date:111211
Planet: Endor System

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

Last night an intense battle took place in the Endor System. What appeared to be the entire Imperial fleet left in the sector faced a large Alliance force in a fierce struggle for control of the system.

Each side attempted to eliminate the enemy command structure by targeting their flagships. The Imperial Fleet was successful in shooting down three key Alliance craft and numerous other capital ships and fighters without losing one of their own flag ships - though losses among fighters and bombers were substantial.

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

Amandiona and Arzesaeth' married on Naboo

Date: 111211
Planet: Naboo
Region: Central Naboo

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

Two days ago, as announced, Amandiona Masnachwr and Arzesaeth Ernebee were wed on Naboo, in a peaceful and moving ceremony held under the open sky. Kahla Oakeage performed the wedding - a classic exchange of vows. Prior to the event Lord Ernebee had to ask for the approval of the Queen of Naboo, which was granted in an expedient manner.



To the surprise of some of the more violently inclined guests unfamiliar with Galactic society, no ritual combat was performed, though gifts - some of them procured in the very lst second, to the dismay of flower fields close by - were given and a buffet was consumed by the select guests.



To the surprise of everyone who knows here, Lynese Shysa was even wearing a dress - though not for long. Long enough to be recorded though.

The Raving Rodians perform in Coronet

Date: 091211
Planet: Corellia
Region: Coronet

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

Last night The Raving Rodians & Ikoogy Retoodi had a show in the Coronet Theatre. As Ikoogy Retoodi, the manager of the troupe and musician, stated, it was a final gig before their big tour through the Core Worlds started.



The show was received well by the audience, which prompted a brief encore, before the rodians left the stage. Their tour is expected to take them through the various core worlds, and according to people in the know a music video is in the works to help promote their concerts.

Imperial operation on Lok

Date: 081211
Planet: Lok
Region: Central Lok

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

Last night the Galactic Empire conducted a military assault on an Alliance base on Lok according to a press release by the sector command:

"Recently, Imperial forces under the command of General Welaspic conducted an aerial strike against a rebel stronghold located on an island in central Lok which was followed up by a ground assault to take control of the site."









So far we haven't received any additional details, though given the general state of the Galactic Civil War, with the imperial troops either retreating or fighting holding actions, such offensives might be more aimed at upholding morale than trying to stem the Alliance tide which is, by all accounts, sweeping the Imperials off all planets in the sector.

Though rumors persist that the remaining imperial ground and especially naval assets are being gathered for a decisive action to turn the tide of the war.

Sugar Rush escapes Grumpy Corsair

Date: 081211
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.)

Three days ago the YT-2400 light freighter "Sugar Rush" of Captain Britney' was transporting ore for the Intergalactic Mining Company from Farpoint Valley, Tatooine, to the Nova Orion shipyards in the Ord Mantell system. The freighter and its experienced crew were escorted by three fighters piloted by Kavilap Rochry, Barrenger Fynar and Ausmis Moonstryder.

Despite their numbers the escorts were quickly shot down when the convoy was attacked in the Corellia System by a pirate YT-2400 - "Grumpy Corsair" - and a Scurrg fighter/bomber. The "Sugar Rush" started evasive action, chased by both pirates, and the Scurrg was shot down while getting too close. The following records were recovered from its wreckage:



The "Grumpy Corsair" didn't let up though, and chased the "Sugar Rush" for 10 minutes, often exchanging fire and penetrating the light freighter's armor even, before the "Sugar Rush" managed to jump away. The ore was safely delivered to the Ord Mantell system.

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

Nomad Market on Kashyyyk

Date: 081211
Planet: Kashyyyk (Rori ooc)

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

After a while the popular Nomad Market did surface again yesterday, this time on Kashyyyk. Situated between the large trees the planet is famous for, numerous tents and stalls had been erected, many of them old favorites.



Thankfully no trandoshan slavers were present, at least not to our knowledge, the open attempt to deal in slaves would have likely provoked a very violent and justified reaction from the wookiees, despite the no-violence rule the market is known for.



Even so the market was not without dangers. A wookiee brewer expressed some disappointment when his life day brew did not cause a twi'lek and a human who tried it to fall unconscious, stating he had hoped for a stronger result. Of course that was said before the twi'lek was observed shouting for help and claiming she was being chased by lifeday trees.



Barrenger Fynar's Salvage Sale - "If you haven't bought it here you must have bought it somewhere else!" - had the chassis of an assassin droid on display, which was said to have caused a visitor to experience a flashback to a violent episode of his life.



There were also rumors of literal head hunting going on during the market, though those have not been able to be confirmed.

"Bela Vista Express" attacked and boarded by pirates

Date: 071211
Planet: Ord Mantell System

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

Last night the Nova Orion Station waited in vain for the "Bela Vista Express", an AEG-77 "Vigo" class ship which was scheduled for an engine maintenance session. A patrol finally found the wreckage of the ship drifting near the hyperspace jump point it had used to enter the system.

The surviving crew members reported that the ship had been attacked by an unidentified medium freighter, presumably of the same class but more heavily armed, right after entering the system and had been disabled and boarded after a short fight despite resistance from the crew. Kren Scente, a Corellian investor and the ship's owner, was kidnapped by the boarders after the bridge crew was overpowered and the wreck left to drift.

Mister Scente has made a small fortune investing in defense technology firms during the early stages of the Galactic Civil War and according to his last interview by Coronet Business Weekly he was about to reveal a "very promising project" in the near future. His current whereabouts are unknown, no ransom demand has been sent by the kidnappers so far. His family is anxiously awaiting any kind of news.

Love is in the air...

Date: 061211
Planet: Lok/Ord Mantell
Region: New Kestic/Nova Orion Station

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

Despite the Galactic Civil War entering what many expect to be its final phase not everyone is preoccupied with the war and violence. While soldiers fight and die others marry - such as Veritas Aequitas, known as "Shade" to his friends, a rascal who the lovely Genivieve will make an honorable man out of today, or so we hope.

This to the horror of Shade's friend Norge Thenoo, who all but freaked out about Shade marrying. Not even the looming threat of death at the hands of an angry wookiee he kept calling an ewok and an equally angry Corellian gunslinger who felt his wife had been insulted as well by Norge's tirades about the evil of marriages nor two bottles of Nova Orion's worst could make him stop complaining about the loss of his friend, as he saw it. Or the insanity - he was a bit hard to follow, at that point, as onlookers testified.

An union less lamented - or at least so we think - will be formed in three days in New Kestic, Lok, when Future Weapon and Droids Systems CEO Amandiona Masnachwr will be marrying Arzesaeth Ernebee, captain of the "Defiant Glory". Amandiona's first marriage has been dissolved and her former husband, Gwreng Masnachwr, has been declared clinically insane, so she is now free to marry Arzesaeth. We haven't been able to determine if Gwreng was insane when he married Amandiona, or became insane during the marriage, but we wish the happy couple all the best!

Battles heating up in Deep Space

Date:041211
Planet: Deep Space

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

Yesterday an intense battle took place in Deep Space. For hours two groups of starfighters from the Alliance to Restore the Republic and the Galactic Empire clashed in the center of the sector. While the Imperial forces had a slight advantage for a while they were pushed back eventually by reinforcements on the Alliance side.

According to rumors both sides are massing troops and ships for a large-scale battle which is supposed to take place in the very near future - a battle which will decide the fate of the sector, and may even decide the Galactic Civil War.

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



The following records were sent to us by an anonymous source and show another side of the battle:

Pirate assault on Lokian bunker repelled

Date: 031211
Planet: Lok
Region: Central Lok

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

Last night a bunker complex dating back to the Clone Wars era was attacked by a small army of what was later identified as droid-supported mecenaries.



The bunker's defenders were reinforced by what looked like an imperial patrol, and managed to drive the attackers off after killing their leader, an apparent combat cyborg, in a pitched fight, though only after the shield generator of the bunker had been critically damaged.



The casualties of the battle were evacuated to the med center in New Kestic, the most serious wounded had to be placed in a bacta tank after receiving surgery.

Pirates attacked on Endor's moon

Date: 031211
Planet: Endor
Region: North-eastern hills

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

Last night trappers hunting on the forest moon of Endor reported a Decimator-class patrol boat engaging several Belbullab-22 class fighters in the atmosphere, over the north-eastern hills, shooting down two or three of them before landing.

A later expedition revelaed the remains of a larger ground engagement, with several destroyed shuttles and dozens of dead humanoids and destroyed droids as well as a sizeable number of native sentients and one dead toydarian later identified as Scrimm the Red, wanted for piracy since the Clone Wars era.

The Imperial Sector Fleet HQ in Talus has been cited as not being aware of any anti-piracy action having been ordered or reported by their forces in that area. With the Galactic Civil War seeing rebel victories all over the sector, one wouldn't expect them to have the manpower to spare so analysts consider imperial deserters fighting other pirates as the most likely explanation of this incident.

Spinning Cloud leads convoy

Date: 021211
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.)

Four days ago the "Spinning Cloud", veteran Captain Ryian Coron's YT-1300 light freighter, again led the cargo convoy of the Intergalactic Mining Company from Farpoint Valley, Tatooine, to the Nova Orion shipyards in the Ord Mantell system. Apart from the "Spinning Cloud" the convoy consisted of Captain Britney's "Sugar Rush" and Captain Kavilap Rochry's "Rampageous Rochry", both YT-2400s.

The three freighters were attacked in the Corellia System at the Bynaire Razorcat hyperspace jump point by a B-Wing and a Scurrg fighter/bomber, but managed to shoot both down without taking significant damage before continuing to the Ord Mantell system.



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

Underground clinic blown up?

Date: 021211
Planet: Lok
Region: Southern Lok

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

Last night residents of southern Lok near Bastion were rudely woken during the night by a loud explosion coming from the hills. When a search party reached the area, expecting a crashed starship - farmers had observed a light freighter, probably a red YT-2400, flying at low altitude and unsafe speeds - they discovered the ruins of an underground bunker which had been blown up from inside judging by the pattern the debris had left.

The remains of several armored humanoids and what appeared to have been an air defense turret built into the side of a cliff were also found, as well as traces of blaster and cannon fire, indicating an attack and not an accident had caused the explosion.

According to the search party they found broken and destroyed medical equipment, which points to the structure having been an underground clinic or hospital of sorts, maybe a laboratory, though no further clues regarding the structure's owner or purpose have been found.

The investigation was slowed by several so far unexplained malfunctions of the droids tasked with sifting through the debris. One engineer that was trying to repair the droids developed a sudden, very painful headache and was admitted to the closest med center.

Wookiee slaves freed on Dathomir

Date: 021211
Planet: Dathomir
Region: Southern Dathomir

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

One day ago a mining camp employing slaves in southern Dathomir was attacked by an unidentified YT-2400. According to preliminary reports by an investigation expedition sent after early reports came in the attacker was held at bay for some time by turret fire from a YT-1300 on the ground but eventually managed to destroy the ship and then disembark a ground force that stormed the camp.

From what is known the guards and other staff of the camp were shot and about a dozen wookiee slaves, all in bad health and suffering from radiation sickness, were freed and taken off Dathomir, presumably to get them to a clinic and treat them.

Judging by the corpses found in shallow graves near the strip mine over a hundred wookiees had already been killed in the mine prior to the attack. So far it has not yet been determinded what exactly had been mined there, though traces point to crystalline ore. Likewise it is unknown at this point who had been running the mining operation, though one corpse has been identified as Aplok Siders, a mercenary operating in the Outer Rim.

It is not known if this attack is related to a raid on a Bloodscale slaver camp on Kashyyyk, but the timing is supiciously close to both that raid and may have been a reaction to the razing of a wookiee village earlier this week.

8 Years of the Neutron Pixies celebrated at Jailbirds

Date: 011211
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley

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

Last week the Neutron Pixies, one of Tatooine's most famous dancing troupes, celebrated their founding 8 years ago with a big party in Jailbirds. All the founding members and many more recent ones were present - De'ce, Coreena, Clarissa, Ramona, Aicha, Tal'shiva, Senyka, Alyia and Zheezah.

The guests were welcomed with free drinks, snacks and the premiere of the latest music video of the Neutron Pixies, "S&M".



Afterwards Fireworks, courtesy of the mayor of the town, Kimisei Bythmi, followed. Mayor Bythmi sadly got a bit singed while launching the fireworks, and checked himself in at the local med center.



Inside Jailbirds a dance show followed - musicians Dee'lin Sarlo and Ikoogy Retoodi played on stage with the Neutron Pixies, until a life day gift bash concluded the planned part of the evening, with dozens of gifts of all types handed out to pixies and guests alike.

Festivities continued informally until late at night.

Wookiee village destroyed by slavers

Date: 011211
Planet: Kashyyyk
Region: Central Kashyyyk

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

Last night a wookiee village on Kashyyyk was attacked by what survivors identified as trandoshan slavers of the Bloodscale Clan. As is sadly common with many such raids those who took up arms to defend themselves were killed, the rest captured and taken away by the slavers with the village being razed.