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:
Thursday, November 29, 2007
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.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
An interview with Zess
Date: 151107
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Mos Eisley
By Kereiu Blackduster, Galactic News Agency
GNA: So, Mister... Zess? Borombo? Accounts differ about your name. Nevertheless, GNA thanks you for giving us an interview…
Zess: It's just Zess man.....who told you to call me Borombo?
GNA: Just a rumor.
*Zess slouches back in the seat.*
Zess: Alright...well make with questions then.
GNA: In any case - you are quite famous, or infamous on Tatooine and even other planets on the Outer Rim. What exactly do you attribute this notority to?
Zess: I'd say it'd be my gang life....I've got a neck at bringin out the worst in people...
GNA: Would you care to elaborate?
Zess: Whats there to elaborate? I laugh at the expense of other people on a daily basis and I guess they never seem to forget.....would you forget the person who set your anger off like a time bomb?
GNA: I did not met many such. Why exactly do you set people off?
Zess: It's fun.
GNA: Isn't it dangerous?
Zess: I can take a punch, bro...see these scars?
*Zess points to his face.*
GNA: Yes.
Zess: People need to be reminded that they're not gods... thats where I come in.
GNA: By serving as a punching bag?
Zess: These bastards are built up so big...so huge that they think they're almost flawless and they can just stomp on anybody with a deformity. Small price to pay for the smiting of their egos.
GNA: What deformity?
Zess: Any deformity....I take care of my own...the homeless kids, the ragamuffins hangin on a limb around the streets of Eisley? Thats my posse. The only people worthy of my attention.
GNA: You seem to focus a lot of attention on those "high class" people though…
Zess: In my spare time, I give 'em shit...steal from them, then give it all back to the broken community. The more time I spend with the uppity folks, the more I have to bring back.
GNA: Isn't stealing wrong?
Zess: Stealing isn't wrong with the dick in possessions of all those worldly goods doesn't deserve 'em.
GNA: So, you'd consider yourself a social rebel?
Zess: I don't know, man.
GNA: You have been hurt often. Did you ever try to take a different approach to get to your goals than up in your face, punching?
Zess: When my bros were around it was easier. You may have heard of 'em? Tetka, Cirkof, Mallus....we always got what we want when we worked together. But now? It's just me...it's near impossible to intimidate a prick when you're one man.
GNA: An infamous if short-lived gang. Is that the sort of life you aspire to? To terrorize people?
Zess: I went through thirty eight years of terrorization, I think they can take some of the same poison ...would do 'em good.
GNA: Do you consider your own suffering as justification to visit the same sort of violence on others?
Zess: You got it.
GNA: Do you have any friends?
Zess: No.
GNA: Anyone that sympathises with you?
Zess: The hell I don't know man. You think I can somehow magically jump into someone's head??? I'm not a micro-organism that can just walk around in some bantha spit's mind… I don't want sympathy. I'm happy with myself.
GNA: What about Cpike Morningstar?
Zess: What about him? He chooses all those other uppity shmucks over this. I can't exist in his annoying world.
GNA: Did you ever try this?
Zess: What?
GNA: Live in his circles
Zess: Yes.
GNA: When and where?
Zess: I don't remember when....it all took place on Tatooine. When my gang dispersed I thought I needed somebody so I changed my hair, dressed up, turned into a dapper twit...even went into Imperial service work. But it was the same page...the same dry, snide looks...
GNA: How long did you try?
Zess: Three weeks at the least. Nobody's going to accept me no matter how I look, act, smell or whatever constitutes as a person of value. So why bother acting like they want me to when I can do the exact opposite?
GNA: Apart from your old friends?
Zess: Ya apart from them. But they're a dying breed...now everywhere I go it's the same tourists, the same high collar crime syndicates, the same cops and imperial zealots....
GNA: So, you and Cpike broke up?
Zess: The hell do you mean "Break up?! We weren't a god damned couple!
GNA: Well, there were rumors...
Zess: Well they're NOT true!
GNA: … and you seem quite agitated…
Zess: Oh really!? Quite perceptive we are! Next flippin question...
GNA: Do you have a girlfriend?
Zess: No...
GNA: Are you single by choice?
Zess: Ya. I don't need anybody...remember? They only hold me back.
GNA: A lone wolf then?
Zess: Right.
GNA: Yet you claim you work for others, ragamuffins and street urchins. Why?
Zess: They're seen as the biggest ass boils on the face of the cosmos...like I was when I was..---nevermind. The point is they deserve my help...and I'm the only one capable of getting them the tools they need for survival. I don't expect anyone to understand.
GNA: But do you push them away as well when they want to get close to you?
Zess: They don't know me by face.....I disguise myself.
GNA: Why? Are you afraid of people becoming your friends?
Zess: Because I want to be anonymous...what the hell? I don't have to answer those questions.
GNA: Are those too personal?
Zess: Ya ...too personal
GNA: You seem to be a lot like the stereotypical "hard shell, soft core" man.
Zess: Look bro..I didn't ask for your opinion about me..I came for the god damned questions and the questions alone... You keep mouthin off, that skid mark of a face goes smashing into that datapad screen got it?
GNA: So, you would disagree with that statement?
Zess: Just drop it, alright? Next question...
GNA: Do you have any plans when you "sting" "high society", or do you just act randomly?
Zess: When I'm stealin something heavy...I make a game plan....anything else? I improvise.
GNA: You are said to be a heavy substance abuser, of spice in particular. Ay truth to this?
Zess: A hundred percent truth.
GNA: Did it have any negative consequences for you so far?
Zess: Besides puking, which I can take? Nah.
GNA: No personality changes?
Zess: No..
*Zess arches his brow*
GNA: Do you have anything you'd like our readers to know?
Zess: Don't bring up this interview if you see me in person.
GNA: And as a final question: Do you expect to die every day you get up?
Zess: Death is a non-issue for me.
GNA: Not for many others though, I assume - your death, that is.
GNA thanks you for the interview, Mister Zess.
Zess: Ya whatever.
*A cleaning droid appears and starts working on the seat Zess sat in*
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Mos Eisley
By Kereiu Blackduster, Galactic News Agency
GNA: So, Mister... Zess? Borombo? Accounts differ about your name. Nevertheless, GNA thanks you for giving us an interview…
Zess: It's just Zess man.....who told you to call me Borombo?
GNA: Just a rumor.
*Zess slouches back in the seat.*
Zess: Alright...well make with questions then.
GNA: In any case - you are quite famous, or infamous on Tatooine and even other planets on the Outer Rim. What exactly do you attribute this notority to?
Zess: I'd say it'd be my gang life....I've got a neck at bringin out the worst in people...
GNA: Would you care to elaborate?
Zess: Whats there to elaborate? I laugh at the expense of other people on a daily basis and I guess they never seem to forget.....would you forget the person who set your anger off like a time bomb?
GNA: I did not met many such. Why exactly do you set people off?
Zess: It's fun.
GNA: Isn't it dangerous?
Zess: I can take a punch, bro...see these scars?
*Zess points to his face.*
GNA: Yes.
Zess: People need to be reminded that they're not gods... thats where I come in.
GNA: By serving as a punching bag?
Zess: These bastards are built up so big...so huge that they think they're almost flawless and they can just stomp on anybody with a deformity. Small price to pay for the smiting of their egos.
GNA: What deformity?
Zess: Any deformity....I take care of my own...the homeless kids, the ragamuffins hangin on a limb around the streets of Eisley? Thats my posse. The only people worthy of my attention.
GNA: You seem to focus a lot of attention on those "high class" people though…
Zess: In my spare time, I give 'em shit...steal from them, then give it all back to the broken community. The more time I spend with the uppity folks, the more I have to bring back.
GNA: Isn't stealing wrong?
Zess: Stealing isn't wrong with the dick in possessions of all those worldly goods doesn't deserve 'em.
GNA: So, you'd consider yourself a social rebel?
Zess: I don't know, man.
GNA: You have been hurt often. Did you ever try to take a different approach to get to your goals than up in your face, punching?
Zess: When my bros were around it was easier. You may have heard of 'em? Tetka, Cirkof, Mallus....we always got what we want when we worked together. But now? It's just me...it's near impossible to intimidate a prick when you're one man.
GNA: An infamous if short-lived gang. Is that the sort of life you aspire to? To terrorize people?
Zess: I went through thirty eight years of terrorization, I think they can take some of the same poison ...would do 'em good.
GNA: Do you consider your own suffering as justification to visit the same sort of violence on others?
Zess: You got it.
GNA: Do you have any friends?
Zess: No.
GNA: Anyone that sympathises with you?
Zess: The hell I don't know man. You think I can somehow magically jump into someone's head??? I'm not a micro-organism that can just walk around in some bantha spit's mind… I don't want sympathy. I'm happy with myself.
GNA: What about Cpike Morningstar?
Zess: What about him? He chooses all those other uppity shmucks over this. I can't exist in his annoying world.
GNA: Did you ever try this?
Zess: What?
GNA: Live in his circles
Zess: Yes.
GNA: When and where?
Zess: I don't remember when....it all took place on Tatooine. When my gang dispersed I thought I needed somebody so I changed my hair, dressed up, turned into a dapper twit...even went into Imperial service work. But it was the same page...the same dry, snide looks...
GNA: How long did you try?
Zess: Three weeks at the least. Nobody's going to accept me no matter how I look, act, smell or whatever constitutes as a person of value. So why bother acting like they want me to when I can do the exact opposite?
GNA: Apart from your old friends?
Zess: Ya apart from them. But they're a dying breed...now everywhere I go it's the same tourists, the same high collar crime syndicates, the same cops and imperial zealots....
GNA: So, you and Cpike broke up?
Zess: The hell do you mean "Break up?! We weren't a god damned couple!
GNA: Well, there were rumors...
Zess: Well they're NOT true!
GNA: … and you seem quite agitated…
Zess: Oh really!? Quite perceptive we are! Next flippin question...
GNA: Do you have a girlfriend?
Zess: No...
GNA: Are you single by choice?
Zess: Ya. I don't need anybody...remember? They only hold me back.
GNA: A lone wolf then?
Zess: Right.
GNA: Yet you claim you work for others, ragamuffins and street urchins. Why?
Zess: They're seen as the biggest ass boils on the face of the cosmos...like I was when I was..---nevermind. The point is they deserve my help...and I'm the only one capable of getting them the tools they need for survival. I don't expect anyone to understand.
GNA: But do you push them away as well when they want to get close to you?
Zess: They don't know me by face.....I disguise myself.
GNA: Why? Are you afraid of people becoming your friends?
Zess: Because I want to be anonymous...what the hell? I don't have to answer those questions.
GNA: Are those too personal?
Zess: Ya ...too personal
GNA: You seem to be a lot like the stereotypical "hard shell, soft core" man.
Zess: Look bro..I didn't ask for your opinion about me..I came for the god damned questions and the questions alone... You keep mouthin off, that skid mark of a face goes smashing into that datapad screen got it?
GNA: So, you would disagree with that statement?
Zess: Just drop it, alright? Next question...
GNA: Do you have any plans when you "sting" "high society", or do you just act randomly?
Zess: When I'm stealin something heavy...I make a game plan....anything else? I improvise.
GNA: You are said to be a heavy substance abuser, of spice in particular. Ay truth to this?
Zess: A hundred percent truth.
GNA: Did it have any negative consequences for you so far?
Zess: Besides puking, which I can take? Nah.
GNA: No personality changes?
Zess: No..
*Zess arches his brow*
GNA: Do you have anything you'd like our readers to know?
Zess: Don't bring up this interview if you see me in person.
GNA: And as a final question: Do you expect to die every day you get up?
Zess: Death is a non-issue for me.
GNA: Not for many others though, I assume - your death, that is.
GNA thanks you for the interview, Mister Zess.
Zess: Ya whatever.
*A cleaning droid appears and starts working on the seat Zess sat in*
Suspected spice smuggler shot down
Date: 141107
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Western Dune Sea
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Tonight, a YT-2400 class freighter was intercepted while nearing Tatooine by an Imperial Patrol. When told to stop and prepare to be searched, the freighter tried to run, but was pursued and critically damaged by the TIE Interceptor above Tatooine, crashing on the planet as a result. According to the authorities, the freighter was probably carrying contraband, spice by the lack of energy signatures on a preliminary sensor scan. In order to warn off others, footage of the incident has been released:
The vessel crashed in the Western Dune Sea area on Tatooine. When a recovery team arrived at the site, they found only a burning wreck however - and burn marks of a small shuttle that took off from the site. The cargo of the ship - food crates - was found strewn and partially burned outside the ship, as well as several armored bodies.
Footage from the crash site:
The incident is still under investigation, but scavenger activity supposedly has ruined a lot of the evidence - at least if one believes official sources.
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Western Dune Sea
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Tonight, a YT-2400 class freighter was intercepted while nearing Tatooine by an Imperial Patrol. When told to stop and prepare to be searched, the freighter tried to run, but was pursued and critically damaged by the TIE Interceptor above Tatooine, crashing on the planet as a result. According to the authorities, the freighter was probably carrying contraband, spice by the lack of energy signatures on a preliminary sensor scan. In order to warn off others, footage of the incident has been released:
The vessel crashed in the Western Dune Sea area on Tatooine. When a recovery team arrived at the site, they found only a burning wreck however - and burn marks of a small shuttle that took off from the site. The cargo of the ship - food crates - was found strewn and partially burned outside the ship, as well as several armored bodies.
Footage from the crash site:
The incident is still under investigation, but scavenger activity supposedly has ruined a lot of the evidence - at least if one believes official sources.
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