Date: 250509
Planet: Naboo System
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Two weeks ago the infamous Thunder Pirates hijacked and stole the TTC-Starchaser, a light freighter operated by the Tatooine Trading Corporation, right under the noses of the RSF in the Naboo system. Since then the ship, which had suffered extensive damage, had been hiding, presumably while the pirates gathered spare parts to repair it. In response to the piracy, both TTC and IMC put out bounties on the culprits, and a reward for the safe return of the stolen freighter.
One week ago, following a failed raid on another freighter, the Thunder Pirates, having lost a YT-1300, tried to escape Naboo with the TTC-Starchaser. Emphasis on "tried" since several bounty hunters gave chase as soon as they were sighted, and despite escorting pirate fighters, the stolen freighter, which had received significant weapon upgrades while in the possession of the pirates, was ultimately hunted down.
Unfortunately the freighter, like its three escorts, was destroyed during the following fight instead of secured and boarded. The exact circumstances are not yet known and TTC has so far not released a statement, citing the need for further investigations before deciding whether or not they would consider a law suit.
Among the destroyed pirate fighters was a N-1 starfighter, which the RSF claimed was stolen some time ago. Neither the RSF nor IMC or TTC commented on speculation that the presence of the N-1 indicated corruption in the ranks of the RSF, which would also explain how the pirates managed to operate successfully inside the Naboo system for so long.
It is unclear whether or not the Thunder Pirates are finished or not - according to unconfirmed rumors the pirate gang has not met its end and has sworn vengeance on whoever they blame for their disaster.
IMC shares rose 2 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news, TTC shares 0,5 %.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Pirate Attack foiled!
Date: 250509
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Two weeks ago the TTC-Starchaser, a light freighter operated by the Tatooine Trading Corporation, had been boarded and hijacked by the infamous Thunder Pirates. Both IMC, which had chartered the freighter, and TTC itself had announced increased security measures for the regular cargo convoys from Tatooine to Ord Mantell. Last week their measures were taken to the test when the TTC-Retribution was attacked by pirates in the Naboo system near the old Trade Federation Route.
The pirates, a converted YT-1300 freighter and a heavy scyk, were faced by the convoy's escort, a TIE Bomber and a Vaksai, the latter piloted by captain Right. In the following battle the TTC-Retribtion was damaged and forced to conduct emergency repairs but both pirates were dispatched - not without losses, though the cargo of valuable ore arrived safely at the Nova Orion Station in Ord Mantell.
IMC shares rose 2 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news.
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Two weeks ago the TTC-Starchaser, a light freighter operated by the Tatooine Trading Corporation, had been boarded and hijacked by the infamous Thunder Pirates. Both IMC, which had chartered the freighter, and TTC itself had announced increased security measures for the regular cargo convoys from Tatooine to Ord Mantell. Last week their measures were taken to the test when the TTC-Retribution was attacked by pirates in the Naboo system near the old Trade Federation Route.
The pirates, a converted YT-1300 freighter and a heavy scyk, were faced by the convoy's escort, a TIE Bomber and a Vaksai, the latter piloted by captain Right. In the following battle the TTC-Retribtion was damaged and forced to conduct emergency repairs but both pirates were dispatched - not without losses, though the cargo of valuable ore arrived safely at the Nova Orion Station in Ord Mantell.
IMC shares rose 2 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news.
Monday, May 18, 2009
TTC-Starchaser stolen!
Date: 180509
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
A week ago the TT_Starchaser, a YT-2400-class ship, was chartered by the Intergalactic Mining Company for a cargo transport from Tatooine to Ord Mantell. The ship was escorted by a TIE Advanced in order to repel pirate attacks.
However upon arriving at the Sea of Veruna hyperspace jump point in the Naboo system the freighter was ambushed by two pirate ships led by a modified YT-1300 light freighter, the apparent flagship of the infamous Thunder Pirates. Despite resistance, the escorting fighter was shot down and the TTC-Starchaser was disabled and boarded.
After forcing the crew to use the escape pods, the pirates jury-rigged the damaged engines and took off, shooting down a pursuing TIE-Advanced before disappearing from the system. Due to the damage done to the ship's engines, authorities expect that extensive repairs are needed before the ship is able to do long range jumps.
IMC shares fell 3 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news. TTC are offering a reward of 500'000 credits for the safe return of the ship whiule IMC renewed their bounty of 50'000 credits on any pirate that is killed or caught in the act of piracy.
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
A week ago the TT_Starchaser, a YT-2400-class ship, was chartered by the Intergalactic Mining Company for a cargo transport from Tatooine to Ord Mantell. The ship was escorted by a TIE Advanced in order to repel pirate attacks.
However upon arriving at the Sea of Veruna hyperspace jump point in the Naboo system the freighter was ambushed by two pirate ships led by a modified YT-1300 light freighter, the apparent flagship of the infamous Thunder Pirates. Despite resistance, the escorting fighter was shot down and the TTC-Starchaser was disabled and boarded.
After forcing the crew to use the escape pods, the pirates jury-rigged the damaged engines and took off, shooting down a pursuing TIE-Advanced before disappearing from the system. Due to the damage done to the ship's engines, authorities expect that extensive repairs are needed before the ship is able to do long range jumps.
IMC shares fell 3 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news. TTC are offering a reward of 500'000 credits for the safe return of the ship whiule IMC renewed their bounty of 50'000 credits on any pirate that is killed or caught in the act of piracy.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Imperial Navy protects mining operations in Deep Space
Date: 200409
Planet: Deep Space
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Two days ago the Imperial Navy launched an operation to protect ore mining facilities in Deep Space while at the same time deny the asteroid ore to rebel forces. Led by the DFA Squadron the Imperial forces that protected a vigo-class mining ship encountered heavy rebel resistance.
The imperial fighters took control of the center of the sector early, but then spread out as skirmishes erupted all over the area and rebel-crewed mining ships tried to collect ore for their shipyards.
Fighting went on for over an hour, but the imperial forces gained the upper hand early on, driving the rebels back wherever they found them. Several rebel-controlled mining ships were were destroyed by TIE Bomber strikes while civilian losses to rebel attacks were light.
The following footage was released by the Fleet Headquarters on Talus. It was taken during the end of the operation, when rebel forces were extracting and a general pursuit order was given:
Planet: Deep Space
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Two days ago the Imperial Navy launched an operation to protect ore mining facilities in Deep Space while at the same time deny the asteroid ore to rebel forces. Led by the DFA Squadron the Imperial forces that protected a vigo-class mining ship encountered heavy rebel resistance.
The imperial fighters took control of the center of the sector early, but then spread out as skirmishes erupted all over the area and rebel-crewed mining ships tried to collect ore for their shipyards.
Fighting went on for over an hour, but the imperial forces gained the upper hand early on, driving the rebels back wherever they found them. Several rebel-controlled mining ships were were destroyed by TIE Bomber strikes while civilian losses to rebel attacks were light.
The following footage was released by the Fleet Headquarters on Talus. It was taken during the end of the operation, when rebel forces were extracting and a general pursuit order was given:
Terrorists Striking at Civilian Trade
Date: 200409
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
A week ago the Intergalactic Mining Company's cargo trip from Tatooine to Ord Mantell encountered more difficulties - of a seldom heard nature. Pirates were expected, but was happened was not.
The YT-2400 class ship "TTC-Errant Star", chartered from TTC, was escorted by Racacowlur in a restored ARC-170, imperial pilot Toomian in an Oppressor and a Y-Wing and Y-Wing fighter. In the Naboo system the convoy was attacked by a raider in a YT-1300 - possibly the infamous Thunder Squadron - but the raider was quickly shot down. The relief felt by the freighter crew was shortlived though.
As it turned out, the A-Wing and Y-Wing LP pilots were traitors. They shot down the remaining escorts, then pursued the freighter which tried to flee, destroying it without any attempt at capturing the cargo - an act very much unlike any done by pirates in the past.
CorSec is still investigating, but the Imperial Sector Command announced that such acts of wanton destruction were the hallmark of the rebel alliance trying to scare the civilian population by spreading terror. IMC announced that the corporation was apolitical, and the cargo destination the civilian shipyard in the Nova Orion Station. Manager Kimisei Bythmi was quoted stating that he abhorred such senseless violence, and hoped the perpetrators would be brought to justice. He also announced a more stringent screening system for escorting ships.
IMC shares fell 5 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news.
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
A week ago the Intergalactic Mining Company's cargo trip from Tatooine to Ord Mantell encountered more difficulties - of a seldom heard nature. Pirates were expected, but was happened was not.
The YT-2400 class ship "TTC-Errant Star", chartered from TTC, was escorted by Racacowlur in a restored ARC-170, imperial pilot Toomian in an Oppressor and a Y-Wing and Y-Wing fighter. In the Naboo system the convoy was attacked by a raider in a YT-1300 - possibly the infamous Thunder Squadron - but the raider was quickly shot down. The relief felt by the freighter crew was shortlived though.
As it turned out, the A-Wing and Y-Wing LP pilots were traitors. They shot down the remaining escorts, then pursued the freighter which tried to flee, destroying it without any attempt at capturing the cargo - an act very much unlike any done by pirates in the past.
CorSec is still investigating, but the Imperial Sector Command announced that such acts of wanton destruction were the hallmark of the rebel alliance trying to scare the civilian population by spreading terror. IMC announced that the corporation was apolitical, and the cargo destination the civilian shipyard in the Nova Orion Station. Manager Kimisei Bythmi was quoted stating that he abhorred such senseless violence, and hoped the perpetrators would be brought to justice. He also announced a more stringent screening system for escorting ships.
IMC shares fell 5 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Thunder Squadron Strikes Again!
Date: 130409
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
A week ago, one week after the "Forlorn Hope" ended up heavily damaged on a cargo route, Intergalactic Mining Company sent another freighter on a cargo trip from Tatooine to Ord Mantell, the chartered YT-2400 ship "TTC-Errant Star". The ship had only a skeleton crew but it was escorted by a force of three X-Wings and one Vaksai, led by Racacowlur, in anticipation of another attack by the quickly becoming infamous "Thunder Squadron" pirate gang.
Despite a scout the pirates managed to ambush the freighter at the entry point at Penumbra Omen, where they were immediately engaged by the escorting fighters. One raider YT-1300 was shot down, but at the loss of all escorts, and a Vaksai - according to rumors piloted by a notorious ace pilot that has struck at several ships in the past - disabled the TTC-Errant Star.
Without any help on the way, the freighter was forced to pay a ransom of 100'000 credits to be allowed to repair and continue towards the Ord Mantell system, although the cargo was delivered at the Nova Orion Station with only a slight delay, since the jury-rigged repairs held.
IMC shares fell 3 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news. IMC is offering a bounty of 50'000 credits on any pirates that is identified or caught in the act.
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
A week ago, one week after the "Forlorn Hope" ended up heavily damaged on a cargo route, Intergalactic Mining Company sent another freighter on a cargo trip from Tatooine to Ord Mantell, the chartered YT-2400 ship "TTC-Errant Star". The ship had only a skeleton crew but it was escorted by a force of three X-Wings and one Vaksai, led by Racacowlur, in anticipation of another attack by the quickly becoming infamous "Thunder Squadron" pirate gang.
Despite a scout the pirates managed to ambush the freighter at the entry point at Penumbra Omen, where they were immediately engaged by the escorting fighters. One raider YT-1300 was shot down, but at the loss of all escorts, and a Vaksai - according to rumors piloted by a notorious ace pilot that has struck at several ships in the past - disabled the TTC-Errant Star.
Without any help on the way, the freighter was forced to pay a ransom of 100'000 credits to be allowed to repair and continue towards the Ord Mantell system, although the cargo was delivered at the Nova Orion Station with only a slight delay, since the jury-rigged repairs held.
IMC shares fell 3 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news. IMC is offering a bounty of 50'000 credits on any pirates that is identified or caught in the act.
Monday, April 6, 2009
"Forlorn Hope" shot up in Naboo
Date: 060409
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
A week ago, the Vigo-class medium freighter "Forlorn Hope" of Captain Aenius Bosk was transporting ore for the Intergalactic Mining Company from Tatooine to the Nova Orion Station in Ord Mantell. Viqui Starhopper flew as an escort with his Firespray "Malificent".
Upon arriving in the Naboo system the ship was attacked by a YT-1300 with no markings near the hyperspace jump point"Kylantha's whim". In a short but intense battle, both escort and freighter were disabled.
The "Forlorn Hope" then was forced by the pirates, which identified themselves as "Thunder Squadron", to transfer the cargo or face imminent destruction.
IMC did not comment on rumors that captain Aenius Bosk, who has acquired something of a reputation as an alcoholic lately, was drunk during at the controls during the flight, and at least partially responsible for this incident.
IMC shares fell 4 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange 5% following the news.
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
A week ago, the Vigo-class medium freighter "Forlorn Hope" of Captain Aenius Bosk was transporting ore for the Intergalactic Mining Company from Tatooine to the Nova Orion Station in Ord Mantell. Viqui Starhopper flew as an escort with his Firespray "Malificent".
Upon arriving in the Naboo system the ship was attacked by a YT-1300 with no markings near the hyperspace jump point"Kylantha's whim". In a short but intense battle, both escort and freighter were disabled.
The "Forlorn Hope" then was forced by the pirates, which identified themselves as "Thunder Squadron", to transfer the cargo or face imminent destruction.
IMC did not comment on rumors that captain Aenius Bosk, who has acquired something of a reputation as an alcoholic lately, was drunk during at the controls during the flight, and at least partially responsible for this incident.
IMC shares fell 4 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange 5% following the news.
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