Date: 201207
Planet: Deep Space
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Eight days ago, two vessels suspected of carrying contraband reached a rebel station in Deep Space despite Imperial patrols. From what was pieced together in the time since the trip was made, the ships – a YT-1300 and a Y-8 – took a lengthy route to Deep Space, encountering some harassing pirates, before meeting up with rebel escort crafts who cleared the final approach to the Deep Space Station.
After dropping off their cargo – in all likelyhood crucial supplies, the ships, even though damaged, ran past an approaching Imperial Star Destroyer, and escaped to hyperspace. Their identity is so far unknown.
Friday, December 21, 2007
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Rebels drive Imperials from Naboo Orbit
Date: 201207
Planet: Naboo System
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Twelve days ago, the Naboo system saw heavy fighting. An imperial push to secure the entire Naboo system was foiled when rebel resistance turned out to be heavier than expected. While the Imperial Navy did not comment, witnesses saw rebel ships engange and strike at several Imperial forces, and managing to cripple or kill a key ship in the planned operation.
With the alleged failure of the Imeprial ships to disrupt the rebel communication net by destroying a key relay ship, the whole operation ended in a defeat, and the imperial task force was forced to regroup after a retreat. Currently, the status of the Naboo is unclear, but in all likelyhood the grip of the Empire has lessened, and the system is more open for much-needed supply convoys to Rori, where the battle in Restuss still rages on.
Planet: Naboo System
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Twelve days ago, the Naboo system saw heavy fighting. An imperial push to secure the entire Naboo system was foiled when rebel resistance turned out to be heavier than expected. While the Imperial Navy did not comment, witnesses saw rebel ships engange and strike at several Imperial forces, and managing to cripple or kill a key ship in the planned operation.
With the alleged failure of the Imeprial ships to disrupt the rebel communication net by destroying a key relay ship, the whole operation ended in a defeat, and the imperial task force was forced to regroup after a retreat. Currently, the status of the Naboo is unclear, but in all likelyhood the grip of the Empire has lessened, and the system is more open for much-needed supply convoys to Rori, where the battle in Restuss still rages on.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Mon Calamari musician dies in Chalmun's
Date: 291107
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Mos Eisley
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Mon Calamari are not too common sight on Tatooine, due to the dry air and heat. However, a number of the amphibians manage to visit, some even live on the planet, despite the - for them - unpleasant climate. One of the frequent visitors was Viktroo, an aspiring musician.
Last night he entered Chalmun's, ordered a drink, and then started to chat with a few of his friends and acquaintances when he suddenly collapsed. Despite the efforts of a nearby twi'lek entertainer who tried to adminster first aid, the mon calamari died on the floor of the cantina. Wuher vehemently denied having tampered with the drink, and an investigation found no poison or other harmful substance in the drink's remains - at least nothing more dangerous or harmful than cheap liquor.
As it turned out, fast growing algae had choked Viktroo by clogging his lungs. From what is known the musician had been suffering from this for a few days, and thought the hot, dry air of Tatooine would help. THe speed with which he died, and the resilence of the algae caused some suspicion among the witnesses, and speculation about a possible assassination by a bioweapon circulated. This would fit with the rumor that Viktroo had been hiding and on the run in the last few days, trying to contact Thaesus Andromeda, which he left his money too as well. The reasons for his trubles, as well as the role of Andromeda in this are as of this date still unknown.
Mon Calamari visiting Tatooine may be well-advised to be careful in case this algae prove to be contagious.
Footage from Viktroo's last moments:
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Mos Eisley
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Mon Calamari are not too common sight on Tatooine, due to the dry air and heat. However, a number of the amphibians manage to visit, some even live on the planet, despite the - for them - unpleasant climate. One of the frequent visitors was Viktroo, an aspiring musician.
Last night he entered Chalmun's, ordered a drink, and then started to chat with a few of his friends and acquaintances when he suddenly collapsed. Despite the efforts of a nearby twi'lek entertainer who tried to adminster first aid, the mon calamari died on the floor of the cantina. Wuher vehemently denied having tampered with the drink, and an investigation found no poison or other harmful substance in the drink's remains - at least nothing more dangerous or harmful than cheap liquor.
As it turned out, fast growing algae had choked Viktroo by clogging his lungs. From what is known the musician had been suffering from this for a few days, and thought the hot, dry air of Tatooine would help. THe speed with which he died, and the resilence of the algae caused some suspicion among the witnesses, and speculation about a possible assassination by a bioweapon circulated. This would fit with the rumor that Viktroo had been hiding and on the run in the last few days, trying to contact Thaesus Andromeda, which he left his money too as well. The reasons for his trubles, as well as the role of Andromeda in this are as of this date still unknown.
Mon Calamari visiting Tatooine may be well-advised to be careful in case this algae prove to be contagious.
Footage from Viktroo's last moments:
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Azure Sands Cantina and Spa opens in Azure Hills
Date: 211107
Planet: Dantooine
Region: Azure Hills
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Dantooine, mostly known for its agrarian economy, and the recent influx of hunters of all kinds in its northern regions, also has other attractions. One of the most recent is the Azure Sands cantina and Spa, in the aptly named Azure Hills.
The venue opened today with a party hosted by Tylera, life day themed - early by a month, but a good way to show that the clichee of "quiet, slightly behind the times" Dantooine may be passing. The cantina offers a luxurious spa, and a large dancing area, as well as tables to eat and VIP rooms.
The town itself has no official shuttleport yet, but a provisional landing was installed to allow easier access, which worked out well - apart from some unfortunate incident when a shuttle was mistaken by a marauding Graul for a food delivery.
As the small clip shows, the party went on though:
Here at Holonews, we'll be watching the location for more such events - it could turn out to be the next hotspot.
Planet: Dantooine
Region: Azure Hills
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Dantooine, mostly known for its agrarian economy, and the recent influx of hunters of all kinds in its northern regions, also has other attractions. One of the most recent is the Azure Sands cantina and Spa, in the aptly named Azure Hills.
The venue opened today with a party hosted by Tylera, life day themed - early by a month, but a good way to show that the clichee of "quiet, slightly behind the times" Dantooine may be passing. The cantina offers a luxurious spa, and a large dancing area, as well as tables to eat and VIP rooms.
The town itself has no official shuttleport yet, but a provisional landing was installed to allow easier access, which worked out well - apart from some unfortunate incident when a shuttle was mistaken by a marauding Graul for a food delivery.
As the small clip shows, the party went on though:
Here at Holonews, we'll be watching the location for more such events - it could turn out to be the next hotspot.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Pirate activity intensifies
Date: 211107
Planet: Tatooine/Karthakk System
Region: Farpoint Valley/Lok Space Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
After last week's pirate troubles, this week's convoy of the Intergalactic Mining Company from Farpoint Valley, Tatooine to Coronet, Corellia, received increased security. However, the convoy consisting of Captain Splenda Sugar's "Splenda's Pride" and the "Alarris Vengeance" of Captain Halcyon, both Nova Courier-class ships, was off to a bad start when a contracted Vaksai heavy fighter suffered engine troubles and had to drop out, reducing the number of escorts to one starfighter, a heavy Scyk.
The convoy continued the scheduled trip despite this, but was ambushed in the Karthakk system by two Incom T-65 X-Wing starfighters, one of which was destroyed by the escort, the other by the turret gunners of "Splenda's Pride", which suffered minor armor damage during the fight in an asteroid field. Another two pirates were dealt with at the Trade Federation Refueling station by the escort, before the convoy hypered out to Corellia.
Even there, another pirate attacked near Corellia's Orbit, damaging the escorting fighter as well as the "Alarris Vengeance". Both managed to make landfall safely however, and the cargo was delivered in its entirety.
IMC shares rose 6 % at the Coronet stock exchange. Analysts remain doubtful however, if the company found a remedy against the troubles with pirates.
Planet: Tatooine/Karthakk System
Region: Farpoint Valley/Lok Space Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
After last week's pirate troubles, this week's convoy of the Intergalactic Mining Company from Farpoint Valley, Tatooine to Coronet, Corellia, received increased security. However, the convoy consisting of Captain Splenda Sugar's "Splenda's Pride" and the "Alarris Vengeance" of Captain Halcyon, both Nova Courier-class ships, was off to a bad start when a contracted Vaksai heavy fighter suffered engine troubles and had to drop out, reducing the number of escorts to one starfighter, a heavy Scyk.
The convoy continued the scheduled trip despite this, but was ambushed in the Karthakk system by two Incom T-65 X-Wing starfighters, one of which was destroyed by the escort, the other by the turret gunners of "Splenda's Pride", which suffered minor armor damage during the fight in an asteroid field. Another two pirates were dealt with at the Trade Federation Refueling station by the escort, before the convoy hypered out to Corellia.
Even there, another pirate attacked near Corellia's Orbit, damaging the escorting fighter as well as the "Alarris Vengeance". Both managed to make landfall safely however, and the cargo was delivered in its entirety.
IMC shares rose 6 % at the Coronet stock exchange. Analysts remain doubtful however, if the company found a remedy against the troubles with pirates.
Clash in Deep Space
Date: 211107
Planet: Deep Space
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Today the sector command of the Imperial Fleet confirmed reports stating that four days ago there were extensive combat in Deep Space. While the statement did not go into details, it also named units involved - the 121st Onyx Squadron, Claw Squadron, and elements from RID.
Since the press release did not contain any information about the outcome of the fighting, and no claims of victory have come forth from the usual channels with ties to the Rebel Alliance, the consensus among experts is that the battles ended inconclusive. Some speculate that this may be the start of further, similar operations designed to bring the Rebel Alliance down through atrition, but so far there's nothing known to support this. Others point out that Deep Space remains one of the most contested sectors in space, where rebel and imperial ships clash daily, so the operation four days ago could have just been the result of unplanned escalation of a skirmish.
Planet: Deep Space
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Today the sector command of the Imperial Fleet confirmed reports stating that four days ago there were extensive combat in Deep Space. While the statement did not go into details, it also named units involved - the 121st Onyx Squadron, Claw Squadron, and elements from RID.
Since the press release did not contain any information about the outcome of the fighting, and no claims of victory have come forth from the usual channels with ties to the Rebel Alliance, the consensus among experts is that the battles ended inconclusive. Some speculate that this may be the start of further, similar operations designed to bring the Rebel Alliance down through atrition, but so far there's nothing known to support this. Others point out that Deep Space remains one of the most contested sectors in space, where rebel and imperial ships clash daily, so the operation four days ago could have just been the result of unplanned escalation of a skirmish.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Miner camp destroyed on Mustafar
Date: 171107
Planet: Mustafar
Region: Eastern Mustafar
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Last night a miner base near Berken's flow was found devastated, its buildings shot up and the bodies of the miners strewn accross the area. Many of the bodies has been mutilated by local animals, but the buildings showed clear blaster burns.
Droid tracks and an abandonned repulsorlift, damaged, were found inside the base. The tracks led away from the camp, and nearby a search party discovered the remains of a sullustan that apparently had been killed by a Tulrus pack and whose description matched the one that had rented the repulsorlift earlier at the Mendrix Mining Facility. The whole incident remains a mystery, but early findings indicate combat droids as the most likely attackers based upon weapon signatures. There were also signs of missing crates, although no ore was found missing in the camp.
Today the dead sullustan was identified as Okowwi Emied, a manager of the Intergalactic Mining Company which had been missing for two months. He was under investigation concerning possible embezzlement. His role in this incident is not clear yet, but there are no records of him having any position in that camp.
The current manager of the Farpoint Valley office of IMC, Kimisei Bythmi, did not comment on the case, citing the need for further information before a statement could be released.
IMC stock fluctuated this week, but did not drop further.
Planet: Mustafar
Region: Eastern Mustafar
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Last night a miner base near Berken's flow was found devastated, its buildings shot up and the bodies of the miners strewn accross the area. Many of the bodies has been mutilated by local animals, but the buildings showed clear blaster burns.
Droid tracks and an abandonned repulsorlift, damaged, were found inside the base. The tracks led away from the camp, and nearby a search party discovered the remains of a sullustan that apparently had been killed by a Tulrus pack and whose description matched the one that had rented the repulsorlift earlier at the Mendrix Mining Facility. The whole incident remains a mystery, but early findings indicate combat droids as the most likely attackers based upon weapon signatures. There were also signs of missing crates, although no ore was found missing in the camp.
Today the dead sullustan was identified as Okowwi Emied, a manager of the Intergalactic Mining Company which had been missing for two months. He was under investigation concerning possible embezzlement. His role in this incident is not clear yet, but there are no records of him having any position in that camp.
The current manager of the Farpoint Valley office of IMC, Kimisei Bythmi, did not comment on the case, citing the need for further information before a statement could be released.
IMC stock fluctuated this week, but did not drop further.
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