Monday, December 7, 2009

Deep Space sees further bloody battles

Date: 071209
Planet: Deep Space

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

Two and three days ago, Deep Space again saw large-scale battles between Imperial and Rebel forces, though without any clear objective other than both sides trying to destroy the other side in what has become a war of atrition.

The 42nd Fighter Wing's Onyx and Obsidian Dagger Squadron featured prominently in this fight, together with elements from DFA. The following footage was released from the HQ of the 42nd Fighter Wing and shows part of the battle that took place two days ago:

Explosive cantina opening on Rori

Date: 071209
Planet: Rori
Region: Free

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

Last night the "Slippy Fishy" cantina opened in the village of Free, near Shadow Falls in southern Rori. Visitors were a bit taken aback by reports of a Krayt Dragon sighting, though those could not be verified, and by an apparent ewok gathering near the cantina, but ince inside the cantina, owned by 'Tina, offered a well-stacked stage and bar.



Dee'lin, a talented musician, was entertaining the audience with her songs on stage during the opening, supported by several dancers such as Cepill. Her performance was hampered somewhat by an individual abusing the stage controller to set off pyrotechnic explosions in rapid succession, driving some of the more delicate visitors out of the cantina until steps were taken to prevent further abuse and Dee'lin could continue her gig uninterrupted.

Jeric Varrit is back - and already in trouble

Date: 071209
Planet: Talus
Region: New Doros

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

Jeric varrit, troublemaker extraordinaire, has returned to the sector after a lengthy absence - which some speculate was related either to legal troubles, troubles with a patrimony suit, or both - and true to his reputation did not lose time getting into trouble.

From what we heard he had barely stepped off the shuttle three days ago when he managed to become persona non grata in New Doros, Talus - given some of the residents and regular visitors there this is no mean feat, but setting fire to a cantina likely will result in some repercussions even there.

Jeric Varrit maintains it was a very small fire, but small or not, the trouble he found himself in is as big as had to be expected.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Prisoner broken out of Imperial HQ

Date: 061209
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Mos Eisley

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

According to rumors three nights ago there was a prisoner break-out in the Imperial HQ in Mos Eisley. Details are sketchy, but it is beleived an unknown male in padded armor was seen fleeing the HQ with two human females, one of whom was limping and needed to be assisted in leaving the area as she was carried by the male.

While the identity of the man is not known the armor worn points at an individual who was involved in several fights and confrotnations with imperial troopers in the past, around Chalmun's in Mos Eisley.

Minister thrown out of nightclub

Date: 061209
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley

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

New Doros has a colorful reputation, as the town is quite violent and scandal-ridden, despite the imperial presence on Talus. Though this may be related to the people in charge there, as an episode two days ago on Tatooine seems to indicate.

Zaviour the minister of health who runs all medical business in New Doros, visited Jailbirds, a nightclub in Farpoint Valley, Tatooine, for the first time, in the company of his second-in-command.

However the eccentric minister soon behaved more like a drunk spicehead than a member of the Talusian Government, and had to be asked several times to stop when he was loudly insulting the people and staff present. When he did not heed this he was told to leave - which he ignored as well, until he was finally thrown out - literally. Even outside the club he kept shouting for some time.

One cannot help but wonder why Governor Cas-Ru Roben tolerates the man, which has been nicknamed "Mad Doc" by others.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Shootout in Farpoint Valley over twi'lek

Date: 011209
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley

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

Last night, right when the usual guests were leaving Jailbirds in Farpoint Valley to head over for the briefing for the IMC Convoy, a firefight broke out in front of the nightclub between two armored men, sending the other leaving patrons scrambling for cover. Blaster fire was exchanged, leaving one of the shooters in need of medical assistance.

While the exact details of the fight are still unclear, according to some witnesses the fight was over a beautiful twi'lek dancer. Unconfirmed reports also claim that another firefight broke out hours later near the Lucky Despot in Mos Eisley, involving the same persons.

The management of Jailbirds did not comment on the incident, stating that it happened outside the club.

IMC Convoy beats pirates back

Date: 011209
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station

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

Last night the weekly ore convoy of the Intergalactic Mining Corporation from Farpoint Valley, Tatooine, to the Nova Orion Station in the Ord Mantell system encountered pirates again. The freighetr carrying the ore, a YE-4 variant captained by Leaw, was escorted by a Ashen' Katarna in a Y-Wing Longprobe, Falcun Nix in an X-Wing and Ramona in a Scyk.



Shortly after reaching the Naboo system they were attacked by a Vaksai, which tore into the freighter despite its crew's fire from the turrets, and the escorts had some trouble stopping the attacker, but managed it before the freighetr was disabled. The freighter had taken considerable damage though, and one crew member - Tamar' Darkmist from the Red Bocatts - suffered burns helping the ship engineer Jenfre fixing a plasma leak.

The freighter continued into the Ord Mantell system, where the escorts covered the damaged freighter's docking, shooting down an attacking A-Wing in the process.

IMC shares rose 2 % at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news.