Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Talus government announces decisive strike on terrorist group

Date: 061008
Planet: Yavin IV/Talus
Region: Central Yavin IV/Central Talus

Story: Talus News Agency

Live from Talus reporting on the situation in Nashal. This press conference recorded earlier today at the office of Governor Marius Sanguine*

People of Talus, and the Galaxy at large. It is with esteemed joy that I report to you today that the final nail in the coffin of the terrorist resistance forces that murdered Lord Blade's daughter, Gabbana Blade and are responsible for unleashing countless horrors on the citizens of Talus is laid.

We will be striking at this terrorist group in their last base located in Nashal. At present, Nashal is officially declared under a state of Martial Law. To the residents of Nashal Please cooperate with our forces there this is for your protection.

As many of you know this coalition several months ago were responsible for assaulting the ship carrying young Gabbana Blade to her party on Naboo, which resulted in her untimely, and mournful death.

It was this intolerable action of sadition that inspired Lord Blade to declare full war with this group, and during the investigation of such uncovered the Federation of Double Worlds involvement. This war was hard fought, and without any outside aid it has been draining on the corporate funds of Shadow Blade Enterprises.

But this war is to end. We have run them to their last safe haven, and it is my promise to all of you that we will end their reign of terror, and insure the absolute peace, and prosperity of Talus, and all citizens thereof.



*The holocast fades from view*

Droid Attack on Farpoint Valley

Date: 061008
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley

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

There have been rumors about a twi'lek woman named Kegana Rimos threatening Farpoint Valley after her attack on merchant Ikoogy Retoodi failed. In response, mayor Clarissa Wrenchturner put a bounty of 5'000'000 on the head of Rimos.

The twi'lek, rumored to be part of a powerful criminal organisation, retaliated today, and tried to follow through with her threats. The usual gathering at Jailbirds prior to the IMC convoy was interrupted when a shuttle landed in the middle of the town and deployed several battledroids.

Fortunately, the crowd at Jailbirds was as skilled in self-defense as their manners and boasts promised, and the droids were dispatched in a short but furnious battle. Afterwards, Tao volunteered to inspect the remote-controlled shuttle for hidden traps or explosives, and deemed it safe.



As it turned out, this was not all that was to this attack. When Ikoogy Retoodi returned to his home after the attack he was beset by several thugs. Fortunately for him, he was in the company of several employees of Coron Enterprises, which managed to kill the thugs before the alerted help from the town arrived.

Monday, October 6, 2008

Governor of Talus killed!

Date: 061008
Planet: Yavin IV/Talus
Region: Central Yavin IV/Central Talus

Story: Talus News Agency

*Incoming live news feed from the Talus Governors Office.*

*Marius Sanguine stands with the Talus Military, Domestic, and Economic advisors behind him. His face is solemn as he reads from a prepared statement*

Hello to you all, I am Marius Sanguine. It is my unfortunate duty to report to everyone that last night, the Governor of Talus, Lord Revenant Blade was killed.

He was lured into a trap striving to insure the defense of Talus by a cult of Dark Force users. And was reported deceased due to a structural collapse caused by an explosion inside a grouping of ruins on Yavin IV.

This Dark Side terrorist group has been identified as a cult calling themselves simply, "Dread". And it is uncertain their exact plans in all of this, but I am sure of one thing...

I have been appointed via, Lord Blade's will and testament to assume command over all he held. And with the Empires approval I am now the acting Governor of Talus as well. And I can promise all Talus Citizens, as well as the Galaxy at large one thing...

Lord Blade Will Be Avenged. I am calling to all bounty hunters, and all of our allies to ready yourselves to be mobilized. This Dark Side threat which has recently emerged must be hunted down, and destroyed.

This is not only an act against us, the Talus Government. But against the Empire, and all peaceful citizens of the Galaxy. And this will not go unpunished.

I will be meeting with several of our allies, and supporters over the coming week to discuss a strategy, and for now I ask for the support of everyone. This is a dark time that has befallen us, but a bright dawn comes. That I promise.

We would like to wish, Aymeh'lee Blade our sincerest condolences on the loss of her father, and Lady Ski'bo Dosni on the loss of her fiancee. This affects all of us here, as it is something I know none of us ever expected.

For now, this is Marius Sanguine, Acting Governor of Talus, and CEO of Shadow Blade Enterprises thanking everyone in advance for their support.



*The view fades as the cameras turn off.*

Pirates try to rob liquor transport!

Date: 061008
Planet: Tatooine/Karthakk System
Region: Farpoint Valley

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

The weekly ore convoys from Tatooine to Ord Mantell are known to attract pirates, and are armed and escorted as a result of this. The publicity those attacks receive might have cuased other ships to assume a relative safety - despite pirates being known to go after such unlikely cargo as panties and cement. As the TTC-Shinging Nebula, a YT-2400, found out three days ago, booze is also sought by pirates - which is no surprise to those with knowledge of certain pirate bands...

The TTC-Shining Nebula had been chartered by the management of Jailbirds, Farpoint Valley, to deliver a cargo of various liquors and other drinks from Keren to Tatooine. With an ad-hoc crew and no escort, the ship obviously expected no danger even while travelling through the Karthakk system.

However, near Lok the freighter was attacked by two pirates, first by a KSE Firespray, and then by an older Y-Wing. Fortunately, the crew had no sampled the cargo, and was on the ball, shooting down both attackers without taking more than some armor damage, and the ship made it to Tatooine without further troubles.



The customers of Jailbirds can rest assured that the club's bar remains well-stocked.

IMC Convoy reaches Nova Orion Station without losses

Date: 061008
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station

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

The Naboo system remains a hotbed of piracy attacks, but their intensitiy is lessening greatly. A week ago, the regular IMC convoy encountered just a lone pirate raider in an outdated ship that tried to attack the ore freighters.

The convoy, led by captain Ryian Corons X-4 "Defiance" and composed of captain Aenius Bosk's vigo-class "Vengeance" as well as captain Qel-Gin's YT-1300 "Pure Pazaak", had no difficulties dispatching the pirate. The lead ship even ran the pirate down when he tried to flee with engine damage, and brought it to explosive justice near the Naboo station:



The convoy encountered minimal troubles in the Ord Mantell system, and delivered the ore shippment on time and without losses to the Nova Orion Station.

IMC shares rose 2% at the Coronet Stock Exchange.

Mysterious Incidents on Talus

Date: 061008
Planet: Talus
Region: Central Talus

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

Talus, usually a quiet planet, has been getting more attention lately, namely with the recent change in government - a transition that happened without troubles, as far as it is known - or the upcoming tournament in Dearic.

Recently however, more sinister things are rumored to have taken place on Talus. There are reports of mysterious attacks on several cities under direct control of Lord Blade. So far nothing more is known about those raiders, but some sources claim they call themselves "sith".

In other news, unrelated as far as we know, the entire computer network of Talus' government was said to have suffered blackouts and malfunctions, leading to violent attacks by droids in half a dozen cities: Shadow Blade Central, Vvardenfell, Talus Government Office, Shadow Blade Retreat, And Ravenwind and Fort Shadows Wake all were reported to have suffered from droid violence breaking out. If this was the result of a computer virus, sabotage, or both is not yet known. Some travellers claimed that they encountered similar droid attacks on Mustafar.

The Talus Government stated that the situation was under control and that there was no cause for alarm.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Cult Leader murdered?

Date: 011008
Planet: Corellia
Region: Coronet

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

The body of Malachae Solace, the leader of the fringe cult Temple of Adonae was found in a ditch just outside Coronet. According to CorSec, the decomposing body was barely recognizable and was only able to be identified by a tatoo on the forearm. The spokesman refused to validate reports the religious leader had been tortured and dismembered.

Malachae Solace leaves an estranged daughter, Senyka, whose whereabouts are unknown. CorSec did not comment on specualtions whether the woman was involved in this incident, or already a victim.