Date: 261008
Planet: Corellia
Region: Coronet
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
A few years ago, Coronet was the center of commerce and trade of the galaxy, and its cantina was packed with guests and entertainers to the point of driving some of the more sensitive visitors out by sheer volume of noise. Since then, both city and cantina quieted down some, but the memories of its glory days are held dear by many. And some even do something about it.
Last night, the cantina was reopened, under new management. Miss Caly, a dedicated entertainer, launched a big reopening party to celebrate the occasion. As a special treat, she had hired The Neutron Pixies, the well-known dance troupe from Tatooine, to hold a show in the cantina, and danced herself with Ramona, Mae'lyn and Mekidra. Music was provided by Hawk'.
The show was centered around a song specially written for the occasion, and performed by Ramona, which traced Coronet's rise, decline, and rebirth as a center of commerce and entertainment. Despite encountering some technical troubles, the show went on for over 30 minutes.
Here's a small clip from the show. Due to aforementioned technical difficulties, Hawk's original soundtrack got lost, and was replaced by a studio soundtrack.
Attendance was good even though the audience did not reach the numbers regular visitors to Chalmun's in Mos Eisley are used to. On the other hand, there were no serious fights reported, and even the infamous Zess behaved - more or less.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Droid attack on trade compound turns into ambush
Date: 261008
Planet: Lok
Region: Central Lok
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Our readers may remember the threats by Kegana Rimos against the town of Farpoint Valley on Tatooine. After her latest attack, it seems she has moved her focus to Lok, where she is suspected to be hiding.
Two days ago, Farpoint Valley resident and businessman Ikoogy Retoodi lost contact to a compound of his on Lok. Visiting troopers and employees of the Talus Government led by Lord Marius Sanguine volunteered to guard him while he travelled to Lok to check on the compound.
At first it seemed as if a storm had been the reason for the loss of communication, but upon reaching the location, the small group saw the buildings were damaged and the antenna destroyed - and several batlte droids were attacking. Despite the presence of a giant kimogila, the compound was cleared of droids and animals. There was no sign of the staff of the compound, until the kimogila's carcass was cut open, revealing the remains of Mr. Retoodi's staff. How they ended up partially digested, if they were attacked by the kimogila, or killed and fed to the beast, or fed to the animals alive, is not clear at this point.
While the investigation of the compound was still going on, a transport landed suddenly, deploying a number of Droideka combat droids, which proceeded to attack the people present. In the following, desperate fighting, General Tierce was wounded, as were other people, neccessating an immediate evacuation. The following footage was released by the Talus Government:
Planet: Lok
Region: Central Lok
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Our readers may remember the threats by Kegana Rimos against the town of Farpoint Valley on Tatooine. After her latest attack, it seems she has moved her focus to Lok, where she is suspected to be hiding.
Two days ago, Farpoint Valley resident and businessman Ikoogy Retoodi lost contact to a compound of his on Lok. Visiting troopers and employees of the Talus Government led by Lord Marius Sanguine volunteered to guard him while he travelled to Lok to check on the compound.
At first it seemed as if a storm had been the reason for the loss of communication, but upon reaching the location, the small group saw the buildings were damaged and the antenna destroyed - and several batlte droids were attacking. Despite the presence of a giant kimogila, the compound was cleared of droids and animals. There was no sign of the staff of the compound, until the kimogila's carcass was cut open, revealing the remains of Mr. Retoodi's staff. How they ended up partially digested, if they were attacked by the kimogila, or killed and fed to the beast, or fed to the animals alive, is not clear at this point.
While the investigation of the compound was still going on, a transport landed suddenly, deploying a number of Droideka combat droids, which proceeded to attack the people present. In the following, desperate fighting, General Tierce was wounded, as were other people, neccessating an immediate evacuation. The following footage was released by the Talus Government:
Convoy escapes catastrophe by a hair
Date: 261008
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Six days ago, another IMC Convoy encountered massive pirate troubles. The two freighters carrying ore from Tatooine to Ord Mantell, Captain Ryian Coron's YT-1300 "Spinning Cloud", and Captain Auros Drayen's YT-2400 "Midnight Runner", both flying under the flag of Coron Enterprises, were attacked near Rori by four pirate ships, despite having an Imperial TIE Interceptor as escort.
The pirates - an A-Wing, a Y-Wing, an old ARC-170 and a TIE Advanced, most likely a deserter, managed to shoot down the escort, and then fell on the two freighters. In the following battle, the "Midnight Runner" suffered a disabled engine while the "Spinning Cloud" took serious damage to her weapon systems, losing armor plating and a turret and a missile tube each before managing to shoot down the last pirate.
Afterwards, emergency repairs were conducted on the "Midnight Runner", and both freighters reached the Nova Orion Shipyards in Ord Mantell without further trouble, delivering the cargo on time.
Local IMC manager Kimisei Bythmi was quoted that the company trusted that no matter the odds, Coron Enterprises would deliver the cargo in time.
IMC stock rose 2 % at the Coronet Stock Exhange.
Planet: Tatooine/Naboo System/Ord Mantell
Region: Farpoint Valley/Nova Orion Station
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Six days ago, another IMC Convoy encountered massive pirate troubles. The two freighters carrying ore from Tatooine to Ord Mantell, Captain Ryian Coron's YT-1300 "Spinning Cloud", and Captain Auros Drayen's YT-2400 "Midnight Runner", both flying under the flag of Coron Enterprises, were attacked near Rori by four pirate ships, despite having an Imperial TIE Interceptor as escort.
The pirates - an A-Wing, a Y-Wing, an old ARC-170 and a TIE Advanced, most likely a deserter, managed to shoot down the escort, and then fell on the two freighters. In the following battle, the "Midnight Runner" suffered a disabled engine while the "Spinning Cloud" took serious damage to her weapon systems, losing armor plating and a turret and a missile tube each before managing to shoot down the last pirate.
Afterwards, emergency repairs were conducted on the "Midnight Runner", and both freighters reached the Nova Orion Shipyards in Ord Mantell without further trouble, delivering the cargo on time.
Local IMC manager Kimisei Bythmi was quoted that the company trusted that no matter the odds, Coron Enterprises would deliver the cargo in time.
IMC stock rose 2 % at the Coronet Stock Exhange.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Battle Droids attack Farpoint Valley!
Date: 211008
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Our readers may be familiar with a mad twi'lek named Kegana Rimos, who has threatened not just Holonews itself, but also the entire town of Farpoint Valley a week ago. While some may consider her a crazy nutcase, her ability to avoid the hunters seeking the bounty of 5 million credits on her head proved that she is not to be taken lightly. Even so, her threat of a droid army seemed more boast than substance - until last night.
Shortly before the regular IMC Convoy set off from the town, several shuttles landed, disgorging waves of battle droids of clone wars vintage - supported by Droidekas and even super battle droids!
The following footage was taken by a surveillance droid we placed in town as part of our increased security measures following last week's threats:
Fortunately, the citizens and visitors that had gathered in Jailbirds had their weapons and hand, and managed to defeat the attacking droids - although not without losses. Lord Marius Sanguine, governor of Talus, was wounded in the attack, as was captain Drake of the "Crimson Eclipse", veteran pilot. Both survived their injuries - and treatment - and are expected to be recovering fully.
Several employes of Coron Enterprises, a business new in town, were crucial in destroying the droids and the company's CEO, captain Ryian Coron, famous for piloting the "Spinning Cloud", was overheard planning to personally hunt down the mad twi'lek behind this.
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Our readers may be familiar with a mad twi'lek named Kegana Rimos, who has threatened not just Holonews itself, but also the entire town of Farpoint Valley a week ago. While some may consider her a crazy nutcase, her ability to avoid the hunters seeking the bounty of 5 million credits on her head proved that she is not to be taken lightly. Even so, her threat of a droid army seemed more boast than substance - until last night.
Shortly before the regular IMC Convoy set off from the town, several shuttles landed, disgorging waves of battle droids of clone wars vintage - supported by Droidekas and even super battle droids!
The following footage was taken by a surveillance droid we placed in town as part of our increased security measures following last week's threats:
Fortunately, the citizens and visitors that had gathered in Jailbirds had their weapons and hand, and managed to defeat the attacking droids - although not without losses. Lord Marius Sanguine, governor of Talus, was wounded in the attack, as was captain Drake of the "Crimson Eclipse", veteran pilot. Both survived their injuries - and treatment - and are expected to be recovering fully.
Several employes of Coron Enterprises, a business new in town, were crucial in destroying the droids and the company's CEO, captain Ryian Coron, famous for piloting the "Spinning Cloud", was overheard planning to personally hunt down the mad twi'lek behind this.
Imperial Navy routs rebel space forces
Date: 211008
Planet: Tatoo System/Deep Space
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Three days ago, the Imperial Navy struck a heavy blow against the Rebel Alliance. In a roving operation, rebel forces including several gunboats were decimated in the Tatoo system. The task force commanded by Wezz Jansonn - including the restored BSL squadron led by veteran Commanders Bain in his Decimator and Pace - then moved to Deep Space, where it engaged rebel starfighters in a battle over control of key points of the sector.
Despite courageous efforts on their part the rebel forces ended up routed and driven from the sector after a lengthy battle, leaving the Empire in control of Deep Space.
The following footage was released by the Imperial Navy, showing fighting in Deep space:
As of now it's unclear whether or not this resurging might of the Imperial Navy is a lasting change of the power balance of the sector, or if the Rebel Alliance will shift more ships back to the sector and regain the upper hand.
Planet: Tatoo System/Deep Space
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Three days ago, the Imperial Navy struck a heavy blow against the Rebel Alliance. In a roving operation, rebel forces including several gunboats were decimated in the Tatoo system. The task force commanded by Wezz Jansonn - including the restored BSL squadron led by veteran Commanders Bain in his Decimator and Pace - then moved to Deep Space, where it engaged rebel starfighters in a battle over control of key points of the sector.
Despite courageous efforts on their part the rebel forces ended up routed and driven from the sector after a lengthy battle, leaving the Empire in control of Deep Space.
The following footage was released by the Imperial Navy, showing fighting in Deep space:
As of now it's unclear whether or not this resurging might of the Imperial Navy is a lasting change of the power balance of the sector, or if the Rebel Alliance will shift more ships back to the sector and regain the upper hand.
Two Imperial Freighters lost - Coincidence?
Date: 201008
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Sources usually in the know leaked today that two weeks ago, an imperial freighter nicknamed "Torrent" dissappeared in the Kessel system after departing an Imperial Star Destroyer referred to as "Tormentor", and stationed in the Dathomir system. The cargo was not known, but rumored to be "experimental".
From what was leaked, the probable reason for the disappearance is an internal mechanical failure that occured while passing through the Corellian system en route to the core worlds. All crew are assumed to be lost. So far an investigation turned up nothing.
Then, a week ago, an imperial freighter being used as a scientific vessel was lost in the Endor system. All hands on board are assumed to have perished in an explosion, likely burned alive and incinerated.
While there are no links between those incidents - although the last freighter's flight computer and onboard database was lost, either in the explosion or later by illegal scavenging, which means any proof for a link may have disappeared - it seems quite the coincidence that in that short a time two vessels involved in experiments are lost.
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Sources usually in the know leaked today that two weeks ago, an imperial freighter nicknamed "Torrent" dissappeared in the Kessel system after departing an Imperial Star Destroyer referred to as "Tormentor", and stationed in the Dathomir system. The cargo was not known, but rumored to be "experimental".
From what was leaked, the probable reason for the disappearance is an internal mechanical failure that occured while passing through the Corellian system en route to the core worlds. All crew are assumed to be lost. So far an investigation turned up nothing.
Then, a week ago, an imperial freighter being used as a scientific vessel was lost in the Endor system. All hands on board are assumed to have perished in an explosion, likely burned alive and incinerated.
While there are no links between those incidents - although the last freighter's flight computer and onboard database was lost, either in the explosion or later by illegal scavenging, which means any proof for a link may have disappeared - it seems quite the coincidence that in that short a time two vessels involved in experiments are lost.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Freighter transporting Rancors crashes west of Farpoint Valley
Date: 201008
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Three days ago, a YT-2400 class freighter later identified as the "Serpent Strike" crashlanded west of Farpoint Valley. As it turned out the freighter carried several live rancors from Dathomir, one of which wandered into the town threatening the population until he was shot by an ad-hoc posse made up of visitors of Jailbirds, the local night club.
The people present - many of them members of the Talus garrison on leave, with the governor, Lord Sanguine himself present - quickly investigated the strange occurance, and following the tracks of the dead animal they arrived at the site of the crash landing, where they found more of the ferocious beasts. They attacked the large animals before they could threaten more civilians.
During the attack on the animals, however, they were attacked themselves by unidentified force users - presumed to be witches of Dathomir. Despite the surprise attack, the animals and their probable handlers were dealt with - permanently.
Then the freighter was searched, and the crew was found dead inside - electrocuted according to the first results from the coroner of the town. Investigations are continuing, even though the freighter was towed off the are soon after being secured. So far, the destiantion of the freighter was not released yet, nor the circumstances behind the strange cargo.
Planet: Tatooine
Region: Farpoint Valley
Story: (Written by the Galactic News Agency, Ramona doesn't write IC).
Three days ago, a YT-2400 class freighter later identified as the "Serpent Strike" crashlanded west of Farpoint Valley. As it turned out the freighter carried several live rancors from Dathomir, one of which wandered into the town threatening the population until he was shot by an ad-hoc posse made up of visitors of Jailbirds, the local night club.
The people present - many of them members of the Talus garrison on leave, with the governor, Lord Sanguine himself present - quickly investigated the strange occurance, and following the tracks of the dead animal they arrived at the site of the crash landing, where they found more of the ferocious beasts. They attacked the large animals before they could threaten more civilians.
During the attack on the animals, however, they were attacked themselves by unidentified force users - presumed to be witches of Dathomir. Despite the surprise attack, the animals and their probable handlers were dealt with - permanently.
Then the freighter was searched, and the crew was found dead inside - electrocuted according to the first results from the coroner of the town. Investigations are continuing, even though the freighter was towed off the are soon after being secured. So far, the destiantion of the freighter was not released yet, nor the circumstances behind the strange cargo.
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