Date: 130610
Planet: Talus
Region: Fort Keen
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
The seventh session of the trial against the Holowood Galactic Studios saw another witness of the defense take the stand, Zergiest Ghostbane, a parto of the Farik & Celox show. As expected Ghostbane denied being a rebel operative, and in the following testimony laid out that he had served for 6 years in the Imperial Stormtrooper Corps and 4 years under the Imperial Senate, reaching the rank of Sergeant Major. Numerous campaigns he took part in were listed as well, and his medals and decoraions were presented to the court.
Mr. Ghostbane then revealed that he had been tasked by the prosecutor to observe and report any suspicious contacts with the Rebellion within the studio, but that he did not observe any such activity.
Prosecutor Symane cross-examined the witness and questioned his impartiality while claiming that the man was now working for a group of Rebel sympathizers. Further questions by Celox were denied by the judge.
The next defense witness was Mrs. Karen Darkcrest, a former HGS employee who was also part of the Fuse. She firmly stated that she was not aware of any Rebel propaganda or messages in the shows performed by the Fuse, and that the Fuse was nothing more than a entertainment troupe. She also stated that her own father had been a senator during the New Order.
Questioned by prosecutor Symane she stated that she resigned from HGS of her own will, as their paths simply parted in different directions. Asked what her father would think about her association with aliens, she answered that he was deceased, and was excused from further questions by the judge.
The last witness was HGS head of security – Sakkra the Trandoshan. She too stated that she was a former imeprial operative, but that she now considered HGS to be her clan, and was not aware of any Rebel ties within the studio. She also claimed that in her opinion none of the main defendants were capable of any sort of melee, ranged or any other fighting techniques, lacking any combat training.
Prosecutor Symane objected, stating that without having established the fact of rSakkra’s military service she could not be asked for her professional opinion. The objection was sustained, and the defense was asked to provide proof of Sakkra's service in the Imperial military. Celox Scorpio could not provide such, stating that all former comrades of Sakkra were killed in action. Documentation proving her military service was neither asked for nor offered by any party.
The prosecution had no further questions to the witness and the court was adjourned.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Imperial Navy launches devastating counter attack after loss of the "ISS Lawgiver"
Date: 130610
Planet: Deep Space
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Last night the "ISS Lawgiver", an advanced interdictor cruiser, was destroyed in the Tatooine system when a rebel strike force overwhelmed its defenses. A rumored ground operation of the Imperial stormtrooper corps on Tatooine either failed or was never launched - confirmed information about this is is not available.
The Imperial Navy didn't let this setback cripple them and launched a major counter attack in Deep Space, wrecking rebel installations and destroying rebel ships in large numbers.
The following footage released by the Imperial HQ in Fort Keen, Talus, shows part of the counter-attack:
Planet: Deep Space
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Last night the "ISS Lawgiver", an advanced interdictor cruiser, was destroyed in the Tatooine system when a rebel strike force overwhelmed its defenses. A rumored ground operation of the Imperial stormtrooper corps on Tatooine either failed or was never launched - confirmed information about this is is not available.
The Imperial Navy didn't let this setback cripple them and launched a major counter attack in Deep Space, wrecking rebel installations and destroying rebel ships in large numbers.
The following footage released by the Imperial HQ in Fort Keen, Talus, shows part of the counter-attack:
Friday, June 11, 2010
IMC Convoy raided by Rebel Alliance
Date: 110610
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Four days ago the Intergalactic Mining Corporation sent two ships and one escort with ore from Farpoint Valley, Tatooine, to the Nova Orion shipyards in Ord Mantell. Leading the convoy was the Nova Courier "Blackhole's Son" of wookiee skipper Racacowlur, with Falcun Nix and Batair Highlander as gunners. Captain Kentt's Y-8 "Dieting Sarlacc" brought up the rear, with a mixed crew, and as escort served Muloki in an interceptor.
Muloki suffered from engine troubles shortly after arriving in the Naboo system though, and had to drop out for repairs. The convoy was soon afterwards attacked by a Y-wing, an X-wing and an ARC-170. The Y-wing and ARC-170 chased the fleeing convoy. Racacowlur shot down the ARC-170, but the "Dieting Sarlacc" was disabled by the remaining Y-wing, and then Racacowlur revealed that he was working with the pirates - or rather, rebel soldiers - stealing the cargo of ore after having subdued and hurt his own crew, and that his ship was actually the "Blindside".
The Y-8 was blown up soon afterwards, with the crew barely managing to use the escape pods. A Bellubab-22 fighter who tried to assist the crew was also shot down. Rumors of infighting following the raid were not substantiated so far, but Falcun Nix suffered severe injuries at the hand of the wookiee raider.
IMC's management has not yet commented on the raid, other than to offer a reward of 100'000 credits for the return of the cargo of ore, and to condemn the brutal attack on civilian shipping by members of the Rebel Alliance.
IMC shares fell 3% 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).
Four days ago the Intergalactic Mining Corporation sent two ships and one escort with ore from Farpoint Valley, Tatooine, to the Nova Orion shipyards in Ord Mantell. Leading the convoy was the Nova Courier "Blackhole's Son" of wookiee skipper Racacowlur, with Falcun Nix and Batair Highlander as gunners. Captain Kentt's Y-8 "Dieting Sarlacc" brought up the rear, with a mixed crew, and as escort served Muloki in an interceptor.
Muloki suffered from engine troubles shortly after arriving in the Naboo system though, and had to drop out for repairs. The convoy was soon afterwards attacked by a Y-wing, an X-wing and an ARC-170. The Y-wing and ARC-170 chased the fleeing convoy. Racacowlur shot down the ARC-170, but the "Dieting Sarlacc" was disabled by the remaining Y-wing, and then Racacowlur revealed that he was working with the pirates - or rather, rebel soldiers - stealing the cargo of ore after having subdued and hurt his own crew, and that his ship was actually the "Blindside".
The Y-8 was blown up soon afterwards, with the crew barely managing to use the escape pods. A Bellubab-22 fighter who tried to assist the crew was also shot down. Rumors of infighting following the raid were not substantiated so far, but Falcun Nix suffered severe injuries at the hand of the wookiee raider.
IMC's management has not yet commented on the raid, other than to offer a reward of 100'000 credits for the return of the cargo of ore, and to condemn the brutal attack on civilian shipping by members of the Rebel Alliance.
IMC shares fell 3% at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Imperial Fleet loses base in the Yavin System
Date: 070610
Planet: Yavin System
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Two days ago the Alliance to restore the Republic launched a offensive against an imperial base in the Yavin system near the "Smuggler's Run" hyperspace jump point. The base was defended by a task force of mixed ships including decimator-class patrol ships from several units such as the 42nd Fighter Wing, AI and DFA squadron, but the imperial ships were hard pressed from the start of the offensive, with bomber wave after bomber wave attacking the stationary base after concussion missiles from interceptors had stripped it of is shields.
When the staging area of the rebels was discovered a counter attack was launched against the rebel supply line, but without success due to heavy defenses. Those were shifted to the rebel attack force as the battle continued, increasing the pressure on the defenders which were barely holsing on and taking severe losses. At that point the imperial base had suffered critical damage and despite emergency repairs by its crew, was close to destruction.
A final counter attack on the weakened rebel defenses failed shortly before the imperial base was blown up and the remaining defneding ships withdrawn to Deep Space.
The following footage released by the Imperial HQ in Fort Keen, Talus, shows part of the defense of the base:
Planet: Yavin System
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Two days ago the Alliance to restore the Republic launched a offensive against an imperial base in the Yavin system near the "Smuggler's Run" hyperspace jump point. The base was defended by a task force of mixed ships including decimator-class patrol ships from several units such as the 42nd Fighter Wing, AI and DFA squadron, but the imperial ships were hard pressed from the start of the offensive, with bomber wave after bomber wave attacking the stationary base after concussion missiles from interceptors had stripped it of is shields.
When the staging area of the rebels was discovered a counter attack was launched against the rebel supply line, but without success due to heavy defenses. Those were shifted to the rebel attack force as the battle continued, increasing the pressure on the defenders which were barely holsing on and taking severe losses. At that point the imperial base had suffered critical damage and despite emergency repairs by its crew, was close to destruction.
A final counter attack on the weakened rebel defenses failed shortly before the imperial base was blown up and the remaining defneding ships withdrawn to Deep Space.
The following footage released by the Imperial HQ in Fort Keen, Talus, shows part of the defense of the base:
HGS trial day 6
Date: 070610
Planet: Talus
Region: Fort Keen
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
The sixth day of the trial against the Holowood Galactic Studios started with the testimony of Farik Evocatus, an officer serving in the garrison of Fort Keen. That celox Scorpio called him to testify was a surprise since the officer had been vocally denouncing both defence and prosecution as incompetent for much of the trial.
As expected Lt. Evocatus, who has a law degree but is serving as a pilot in the Imperial navy, repeated his attacks on both prosecution and defense right at the start of his testimony. He did contradict himself when asked whether he disliked aliens, first claiming that his marriage to an alien demonstrated his affection, then claiming this had been sarcasm. Whether he is repesneting himself in an upcoming divorce trial hasn't been asked though, but his remarks may be grounds enough for one.
After getting permission to treat the witness as hostile, Lt. Evocatus stated that both the Fort Keen administrator as well as the administrator of medical affairs were aliens, but mistook the latter's species. Fhaera is no rodian, as Lt. Evocatus claimed, but a twilek. Lt. Evocatus once again claimed to have been sarcastic. Judge Kartzer admonished him to cease trying to provide entertainment, and answer the questions correctly.
This was somewhat counteracted by Celox Scorpio himself, when he dramatically asked the Lt. whether or not he saw the faces of the enemies of the Empire among the accused members of HGS, a quite showboating move. Nevertheless the witness carefully studied each member before asnwering that rebels would often hide amongst the civilian population, and as far as he could tell, some of them might be ordinary citizens by day, while firing mortars at Imperial forces, by night.
Celox then asked Duvette and Koras if they knew what mortars were, which both denied. When Celox Scorpio asked a human HGS employe whether he was a terrorist, judge Kartzer stopped the theatrics and ordered for Lt. Evocatus to return to sit on the stand. After a last question - whether or not a war was won by music and dance - the witness was excused, which he used to lecture the defense attorney for asking the wrong questions. Legal experts would agree with that, though would hardly agree that Lt. Evocatus would have asked the right questions himself, given his sharade of a testimony, which would have had fit better in some farcial play on stage than a courtroom.
Prosecutor Bar-Jona did not take part in Lt. Evocatus testimony, sitting quietly in his chair.
The next witness called to testify was miss Ib-Eva, hired by HGS after only recently, and therefore without knowledge or participation in the Imperial Yell show. Prosector Symane however claimed that she was associated by marriage with governor Sindato, who was currently on trial himself for suspected support of the Rebellion.
The witness stated that she had divorced the governor in order to prevent any accusations by association with the Governor - a quite compelling reason, in some aspects, but which also could be called opportunistic. Ib-Eva then stated that her new dance studio would not harbor any rebellious activities before she was excused and the trial session ended.
Planet: Talus
Region: Fort Keen
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
The sixth day of the trial against the Holowood Galactic Studios started with the testimony of Farik Evocatus, an officer serving in the garrison of Fort Keen. That celox Scorpio called him to testify was a surprise since the officer had been vocally denouncing both defence and prosecution as incompetent for much of the trial.
As expected Lt. Evocatus, who has a law degree but is serving as a pilot in the Imperial navy, repeated his attacks on both prosecution and defense right at the start of his testimony. He did contradict himself when asked whether he disliked aliens, first claiming that his marriage to an alien demonstrated his affection, then claiming this had been sarcasm. Whether he is repesneting himself in an upcoming divorce trial hasn't been asked though, but his remarks may be grounds enough for one.
After getting permission to treat the witness as hostile, Lt. Evocatus stated that both the Fort Keen administrator as well as the administrator of medical affairs were aliens, but mistook the latter's species. Fhaera is no rodian, as Lt. Evocatus claimed, but a twilek. Lt. Evocatus once again claimed to have been sarcastic. Judge Kartzer admonished him to cease trying to provide entertainment, and answer the questions correctly.
This was somewhat counteracted by Celox Scorpio himself, when he dramatically asked the Lt. whether or not he saw the faces of the enemies of the Empire among the accused members of HGS, a quite showboating move. Nevertheless the witness carefully studied each member before asnwering that rebels would often hide amongst the civilian population, and as far as he could tell, some of them might be ordinary citizens by day, while firing mortars at Imperial forces, by night.
Celox then asked Duvette and Koras if they knew what mortars were, which both denied. When Celox Scorpio asked a human HGS employe whether he was a terrorist, judge Kartzer stopped the theatrics and ordered for Lt. Evocatus to return to sit on the stand. After a last question - whether or not a war was won by music and dance - the witness was excused, which he used to lecture the defense attorney for asking the wrong questions. Legal experts would agree with that, though would hardly agree that Lt. Evocatus would have asked the right questions himself, given his sharade of a testimony, which would have had fit better in some farcial play on stage than a courtroom.
Prosecutor Bar-Jona did not take part in Lt. Evocatus testimony, sitting quietly in his chair.
The next witness called to testify was miss Ib-Eva, hired by HGS after only recently, and therefore without knowledge or participation in the Imperial Yell show. Prosector Symane however claimed that she was associated by marriage with governor Sindato, who was currently on trial himself for suspected support of the Rebellion.
The witness stated that she had divorced the governor in order to prevent any accusations by association with the Governor - a quite compelling reason, in some aspects, but which also could be called opportunistic. Ib-Eva then stated that her new dance studio would not harbor any rebellious activities before she was excused and the trial session ended.
Mos Carova Hospital blown up again
Date: 070610
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Mos Carova
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
The med center in Mos Carova has been demolished by a bomb two months ago, and suffered another bombing two days ago which caused great damage. So far it is unknown if this was connected to the recent threats of further bombings or not.
From what is known a couple of visitors to the town had a violent disagrement after a visit to the local pub, which led to a shootout that left a number of wounded who were brought to the hospital to be treated. While most wounded were quickly treated, one was in a critical condition, due to extensive cybernetic replacements, and required extensive medical attention.
Just when the man seemed to be stabilized he committed suicide by detonating a bomb. The explosion reportedly caused some radioactive contamination in the local vicinity too, though if the source of that was the bomb, or radiaoctive material used for medical reasons stashed in the hospital is as of now still unclear.
No deaths have been reported due to this bomb, but there have been extensive structural damages, and a number of people is being treated and decontaminated in town.
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Mos Carova
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
The med center in Mos Carova has been demolished by a bomb two months ago, and suffered another bombing two days ago which caused great damage. So far it is unknown if this was connected to the recent threats of further bombings or not.
From what is known a couple of visitors to the town had a violent disagrement after a visit to the local pub, which led to a shootout that left a number of wounded who were brought to the hospital to be treated. While most wounded were quickly treated, one was in a critical condition, due to extensive cybernetic replacements, and required extensive medical attention.
Just when the man seemed to be stabilized he committed suicide by detonating a bomb. The explosion reportedly caused some radioactive contamination in the local vicinity too, though if the source of that was the bomb, or radiaoctive material used for medical reasons stashed in the hospital is as of now still unclear.
No deaths have been reported due to this bomb, but there have been extensive structural damages, and a number of people is being treated and decontaminated in town.
IMC Convoy attacked
Date: 070610
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 Corporation chartered the light freighter "TTC-Tencilia", a YT-2400 class ship, from TTC to ship ore from Farpoint Valley, Tatooine, to the Nova Orion shipyards in Ord Mantell. Patryn Starfire flew the ship, supported by gunners Batair Highlander and Cruk'a Kall'Mor. The Imperial Navy provided an escort, a TIE Fighter.
The freighter reached the Naboo system without incident, but was then attacked by a KSE Firespray and an aging ARC-170 near the hypespace jumppoint Sea of Veruna. The escorting TIE Fighter engaged the pirates while the freighter boosted away, and while the TIE was shot down in the end it had gained enough time for the freighter to lose the pursuit.
Upon entering the Ord Mantell system the YT-2400 was attacked again, but made a run for the station and managed to safely land without taking damage.
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).
A week ago the Intergalactic Mining Corporation chartered the light freighter "TTC-Tencilia", a YT-2400 class ship, from TTC to ship ore from Farpoint Valley, Tatooine, to the Nova Orion shipyards in Ord Mantell. Patryn Starfire flew the ship, supported by gunners Batair Highlander and Cruk'a Kall'Mor. The Imperial Navy provided an escort, a TIE Fighter.
The freighter reached the Naboo system without incident, but was then attacked by a KSE Firespray and an aging ARC-170 near the hypespace jumppoint Sea of Veruna. The escorting TIE Fighter engaged the pirates while the freighter boosted away, and while the TIE was shot down in the end it had gained enough time for the freighter to lose the pursuit.
Upon entering the Ord Mantell system the YT-2400 was attacked again, but made a run for the station and managed to safely land without taking damage.
IMC shares rose 2% at the Coronet Stock Exchange following the news.
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