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Society: COMPNOR Gala at Ahto City
Representatives of COMPNOR are meeting at the recently refurbished resort on Ahto City to discuss the future of the organization. Key issues being discussed are the training of youth in Compnor's SA program, agreeing on equipment suppliers for expansion of COMPFORCE units, and expansion of ISB powers.
Headline News: Krayt Dragon Carcass discovered on Tatooine
Headline News: Terrorist Attack on Theed Palace
Lord Vader discovered a terrorist plot to bring down the Naboo government led by Jedi traitors. The 501st Legion was dispatched to the palace and admirably reclaimed it despite overwhelming odds. The Jedi behind the plot were killed before they could flee the site due to the quick thinking of the 501st.
We are saddened to report that Queen Apailana died in the battle before Imperial forces could rescue her. Queen Kylantha will succeed her and the Empire has placed a permanent garrison of troops on the planet to prevent such a travesty from occurring again.
We are saddened to report that Queen Apailana died in the battle before Imperial forces could rescue her. Queen Kylantha will succeed her and the Empire has placed a permanent garrison of troops on the planet to prevent such a travesty from occurring again.
Headline News: Alderaanian Train Hijacking Thwarted
Yesterday, the Aldrete family hovertrain's maiden voyage was marred by an attempted hijacking. A group of Trandoshan bounty hunters led an assault with a medium transport and a pair of starfighters. A group of them boarded the train and began a campaign of robbery while seeking Senator Organa, a respected member of the Imperial Senate.
While the attack was swift and intense the attack was thwarted by a group of the train's guests. Interviews with those present agree only that there were all human amongst the group and that they were well-trained. Some suspected they were vigilantes. Some suggested they were Aldrete family bodyguards.
We were able to get an interview with Morrax Nabin, Imperial Governor of Alderaan, who was present during the event:
HGN: Governor, what exactly happened?
Nabin: A group of Trandoshans, filthy beasts, attacked the train claiming they were after Senator Organa. I knew Organa was not on board and since the only armed personnel allowed were my elite bodyguard I took action to save as many people as I could. I was in the casino playing holochess when the alarm sounded and I rushed the guests into the cashier's box, an armored area, and had my guard detail take up defensive positions. My attempts to call for help were foiled by the nature of the train itself.
HGN: What were the attackers like?
Nabin: The Trandoshans came into the car and their leader led a squad while one of the horrid things started looting. They then brought in a large droid with several military grade repeaters built into it. It began blasting the cashier area wall to force it's way in. My detail returned fire.
HGN: Did they succeed?
Nabin: They did mostly minor damage. I should mention that the droid was impressively armored against blaster fire. I intend to look more closely into regulations on combat droids. No one should have access to such a killing machine. The Clone Wars taught us the danger or war droids.
HGN: Yet you survived; what happened?
Nabin: A group of guests that I'd met earlier rushed in. One of them is an accomplished holochess player, his use of the Rieekan defense reminded me of a game I once played against Emperor Palpatine. In any case, they came in wielding what I assume were weapons captured from the boarders. A sharpshooter brought a holoprojector down on the droid's head and the other spec ops dismantled the war droid with several placed shots to the droids critical areas.
HGN: There are many theories about who they are out there amongst the guests we've spoken to. Who do you think they were?
Nabin: They were on Senator Organa's senior staff or at least that was their cover. I believe they work for Imperial Intelligence and were placed on the train due to intel leading them to suspect such a raid. If not Intelligence, they are part of the Empire. I know Senator Organa and know I've never seen any of these people on his staff. Realizing who they were, I assigned my detail to assist them in retaking the train while I kept the rest of the guests calm.
HGN: What followed?
Nabin: The Intelligence squad retook another car, while my detail didn't want to leave my side I told them to help out the squad in any fashion they can. They managed to decoupled the rear cars and take down the rest of the boarders and one of their ships. Another friendly ship scared off the other ship and the squad escaped on that ship. On a sad note, the person I played holochess against died in heroic fashion or so I am told. If this is true, the Empire lost an extraordinary individual. They are truly examples of the best the Empire has to offer. With people like this dedicated to keeping us safe I have no fear for the future. I offered to bestow awards on these operatives for their brilliant handling of the situation but so far I have been unable to locate them. I assume they have to keep their identities secret but if they're reading this they can contact me and I will be glad to reward them the Nova Star medal for their efforts.
While the attack was swift and intense the attack was thwarted by a group of the train's guests. Interviews with those present agree only that there were all human amongst the group and that they were well-trained. Some suspected they were vigilantes. Some suggested they were Aldrete family bodyguards.
We were able to get an interview with Morrax Nabin, Imperial Governor of Alderaan, who was present during the event:
Nabin: A group of Trandoshans, filthy beasts, attacked the train claiming they were after Senator Organa. I knew Organa was not on board and since the only armed personnel allowed were my elite bodyguard I took action to save as many people as I could. I was in the casino playing holochess when the alarm sounded and I rushed the guests into the cashier's box, an armored area, and had my guard detail take up defensive positions. My attempts to call for help were foiled by the nature of the train itself.
HGN: What were the attackers like?
Nabin: The Trandoshans came into the car and their leader led a squad while one of the horrid things started looting. They then brought in a large droid with several military grade repeaters built into it. It began blasting the cashier area wall to force it's way in. My detail returned fire.
HGN: Did they succeed?
Nabin: They did mostly minor damage. I should mention that the droid was impressively armored against blaster fire. I intend to look more closely into regulations on combat droids. No one should have access to such a killing machine. The Clone Wars taught us the danger or war droids.
HGN: Yet you survived; what happened?
Nabin: A group of guests that I'd met earlier rushed in. One of them is an accomplished holochess player, his use of the Rieekan defense reminded me of a game I once played against Emperor Palpatine. In any case, they came in wielding what I assume were weapons captured from the boarders. A sharpshooter brought a holoprojector down on the droid's head and the other spec ops dismantled the war droid with several placed shots to the droids critical areas.
HGN: There are many theories about who they are out there amongst the guests we've spoken to. Who do you think they were?
Nabin: They were on Senator Organa's senior staff or at least that was their cover. I believe they work for Imperial Intelligence and were placed on the train due to intel leading them to suspect such a raid. If not Intelligence, they are part of the Empire. I know Senator Organa and know I've never seen any of these people on his staff. Realizing who they were, I assigned my detail to assist them in retaking the train while I kept the rest of the guests calm.
HGN: What followed?
Nabin: The Intelligence squad retook another car, while my detail didn't want to leave my side I told them to help out the squad in any fashion they can. They managed to decoupled the rear cars and take down the rest of the boarders and one of their ships. Another friendly ship scared off the other ship and the squad escaped on that ship. On a sad note, the person I played holochess against died in heroic fashion or so I am told. If this is true, the Empire lost an extraordinary individual. They are truly examples of the best the Empire has to offer. With people like this dedicated to keeping us safe I have no fear for the future. I offered to bestow awards on these operatives for their brilliant handling of the situation but so far I have been unable to locate them. I assume they have to keep their identities secret but if they're reading this they can contact me and I will be glad to reward them the Nova Star medal for their efforts.
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Entertainment: Swoop Racing Revitalized
Since
the days of the Old Republic swoop racing has been a dull, regimented affair.
The swoops run the tracks one at a time and are required only to shift gears at
the appropriate time, hit accelerator pads, and dodge obstacles and then
compare times. The sport became boring to watch as people watched stopwatches
more then people.
No longer. The major tracks have decided to take a lesson from pod racing and are running longer, more dangerous tracks that require you to outfly others on the track to win. Said one spokesman: "The days where a nobody with a fast swoop who's managed to learn how to shift and dodge incredibly dull obstacles can become a sector champion are over. Now the race is one of real skill."
No longer. The major tracks have decided to take a lesson from pod racing and are running longer, more dangerous tracks that require you to outfly others on the track to win. Said one spokesman: "The days where a nobody with a fast swoop who's managed to learn how to shift and dodge incredibly dull obstacles can become a sector champion are over. Now the race is one of real skill."
Society: Opening of New Luxury Repulsortrain
The
galactic celebrity Alya Aldrete of Alderaan recently completed her new luxury
repulsortrain service connecting the major cities of Alderaan. Filled with all
of the latest in conveniences and luxury accomodations the grand opening is
considered likely to be the event of the year. While she has banned media
involvement with the actual maiden voyage we have learned that dignitaries and
celebrities have been invited to the grand opening party.
Many are clamoring for tickets and there are speculations about undercover reporters sneaking aboard or even assassins trying to take someone out tied to the recently suppressed insurrection. When asked about this Lady Aldrete laughed, "With the security screenings we have in place, no cameras are getting smuggled in. With the exception of the bodyguards of Imperial dignitaries there will be no weapons allowed either. Even if someone did get a camera aboard my engineers tell me the ionic rails we use will block out all communications. No one is going to spoil the privacy of this party and it is going to be the best party I've ever thrown." She then blew a kiss to the camera and left the scene.
Many are clamoring for tickets and there are speculations about undercover reporters sneaking aboard or even assassins trying to take someone out tied to the recently suppressed insurrection. When asked about this Lady Aldrete laughed, "With the security screenings we have in place, no cameras are getting smuggled in. With the exception of the bodyguards of Imperial dignitaries there will be no weapons allowed either. Even if someone did get a camera aboard my engineers tell me the ionic rails we use will block out all communications. No one is going to spoil the privacy of this party and it is going to be the best party I've ever thrown." She then blew a kiss to the camera and left the scene.
Headline News: Speeder Rental Costs on the Increase
Due
to increased vandalism, damage, and irresponsible use of rented speeders costs
are on the rise with more and more businesses wanting more money before the
speeder is released.
Said one industry specialist: "People are treating these vehicles as if they belonged to them and damage is accepted. Some agencies have put in vocal warning systems that inform the driver when what they are doing is dangerous but this has done little to curb the problem. Whether they're eaten by Krayt dragons, shot up by pirates, crashed into buildings after being loaded with bombs, or whatever the problem is getting out of hand.
The owner of Humboldt Rentals said: "A recent example emphasizes the problem. I rented to a group of visitors recently arrived on Coruscant. I asked a small fee and expected them to pay the rest on their return. I thought nothing of it until it was a few days late in being returned. We tried to track it down only to find the locator beacon was disabled. Then we found out that some lunatic parked it in Imeici Spire, that COMPNOR building terrorists took down. WHY DID THEY PARK IT THERE?"
Said one industry specialist: "People are treating these vehicles as if they belonged to them and damage is accepted. Some agencies have put in vocal warning systems that inform the driver when what they are doing is dangerous but this has done little to curb the problem. Whether they're eaten by Krayt dragons, shot up by pirates, crashed into buildings after being loaded with bombs, or whatever the problem is getting out of hand.
The owner of Humboldt Rentals said: "A recent example emphasizes the problem. I rented to a group of visitors recently arrived on Coruscant. I asked a small fee and expected them to pay the rest on their return. I thought nothing of it until it was a few days late in being returned. We tried to track it down only to find the locator beacon was disabled. Then we found out that some lunatic parked it in Imeici Spire, that COMPNOR building terrorists took down. WHY DID THEY PARK IT THERE?"
Headline News: Coruscant Bans Dangerous Animals from Planet
The
Empire has recently banned the use of all slave Wookie labor on planet except
for military use. Recently a few rogue wookies whose owners were lax in
controlling them have caused large-scale devastation.
One bystander during a battle with Coruscant rapid response forces reported that a Wookie 'with a huge axe' chopped an assault airspeeder to pieces. These and other incidents have led to this ban. The creatures are just too animalistic and dangerous to be allowed on planet.
The Empire has encouraged all Wookie owners to leave their slaves at home while visiting or place them in an orbiting kennel being set up by the Empire for storage. Check local data-listings for pricing. Reservations are recommended.
One bystander during a battle with Coruscant rapid response forces reported that a Wookie 'with a huge axe' chopped an assault airspeeder to pieces. These and other incidents have led to this ban. The creatures are just too animalistic and dangerous to be allowed on planet.
The Empire has encouraged all Wookie owners to leave their slaves at home while visiting or place them in an orbiting kennel being set up by the Empire for storage. Check local data-listings for pricing. Reservations are recommended.
Headline News: Zel Sonn Station Destroyed, Faulty Reactors Blamed
Zel
Sonn station was recently destroyed, it's orbital thrusters knocked out due to
faults in the system. MAHIG is demanding a full investigation and is
petitioning that in future all stations constructed should be required to have
a thermal exhaust port leading directly to the main reactor to prevent future
reactor malfunctions.
A few of the survivors have blamed the Balanced Equipped Animal Response teams for the problem, citing their heavy use of E-Webs, missiles, and mini-proton torpedoes within the station itself. MAHIG denies these claims and cites the rancor sightings on-board the station as proof that such weapons were barely adequate. They argue that if the BEAR patrol had access to thermal detonators and internal turbo-laser emplacements they could have saved the station.
MAHIG has made great steps towards incorporation into COMPNOR. They are considering their safety requests and have expressed support for their reactor ventilation suggestions.
A few of the survivors have blamed the Balanced Equipped Animal Response teams for the problem, citing their heavy use of E-Webs, missiles, and mini-proton torpedoes within the station itself. MAHIG denies these claims and cites the rancor sightings on-board the station as proof that such weapons were barely adequate. They argue that if the BEAR patrol had access to thermal detonators and internal turbo-laser emplacements they could have saved the station.
MAHIG has made great steps towards incorporation into COMPNOR. They are considering their safety requests and have expressed support for their reactor ventilation suggestions.
Headline News: Insurrection Brought Down by Imperial Navy
The Imperial Navy managed to track down a seditious fleet of vessels assembled from various local navies. Imperial Intelligence revealed that they planned to launch a coup to subjugate several sectors and rule them as a military dictatorship. We had the opportunity to interview Admiral Gilder Varth who orchestrated the engagement.
HGN: Admiral, what led to your being able to find and neutralize this threat? Months ago you were reported to be a traitor and arrested.
Varth: Some time ago Imperial Intelligence discovered that there was a plot to stage a coup by several worlds within the Empire. I sent information to some of the known dissidents and then staged a mock imprisonment with the hopes that they would 'rescue' me. I fed them false information until they assembled their fleet. Then I made my move and an Imperial Interdictor trapped them along with a fleet including our newest Star Destroyers. We destroyed over three-quarters of their fleet and the stragglers have been cut off.
HGN: What did the Empire do to neutralize the larger threat?
Varth: Knowing what worlds were rebellious we took steps to protect the people from their leaders. Chandrila and several of the other players have all been toppled and Imperial governors given total superiority over the local political system. Alderaan agreed to dismantle all of their military operations in lieu of occupation but their governor has also been given much broader powers.
HGN: What can you tell us about the battle itself?
Varth: Superior naval doctrine, training, and equipment won the day. The opposing fleet was made up largely of obsolescent ships. Still, I do not want to understate the dangers that a rogue group with capital-scale weaponry can do. The Empire is looking into further restricting who is allowed to own and operate such vessels. We are also continuing the expansion of the Imperial Navy. It is this kind of activity that makes it obvious that a strong military is needed now more then ever.
HGN: The Senate's response has been mixed. Mon Mothma has spoken out against these actions, demanding hard evidence of the fleet's nefarious intent. Your thoughts?
Varth: My testimony is on the record. They had nefarious intent. I find it very suspicious that some factions in the Senate would take the word of convicted traitors over the word of our Intelligence services and my own testimony.
HGN: Thank you Admiral. The Empire is still investigating these incidents and has not ruled out the possibility of further arrests. While the Empire has not released information on those captured in the battle several factions in the Senate have united behind the idea that any future arrests would be required to have their case heard in a public trial.
HGN: Admiral, what led to your being able to find and neutralize this threat? Months ago you were reported to be a traitor and arrested.
Varth: Some time ago Imperial Intelligence discovered that there was a plot to stage a coup by several worlds within the Empire. I sent information to some of the known dissidents and then staged a mock imprisonment with the hopes that they would 'rescue' me. I fed them false information until they assembled their fleet. Then I made my move and an Imperial Interdictor trapped them along with a fleet including our newest Star Destroyers. We destroyed over three-quarters of their fleet and the stragglers have been cut off.
HGN: What did the Empire do to neutralize the larger threat?
Varth: Knowing what worlds were rebellious we took steps to protect the people from their leaders. Chandrila and several of the other players have all been toppled and Imperial governors given total superiority over the local political system. Alderaan agreed to dismantle all of their military operations in lieu of occupation but their governor has also been given much broader powers.
HGN: What can you tell us about the battle itself?
Varth: Superior naval doctrine, training, and equipment won the day. The opposing fleet was made up largely of obsolescent ships. Still, I do not want to understate the dangers that a rogue group with capital-scale weaponry can do. The Empire is looking into further restricting who is allowed to own and operate such vessels. We are also continuing the expansion of the Imperial Navy. It is this kind of activity that makes it obvious that a strong military is needed now more then ever.
HGN: The Senate's response has been mixed. Mon Mothma has spoken out against these actions, demanding hard evidence of the fleet's nefarious intent. Your thoughts?
Varth: My testimony is on the record. They had nefarious intent. I find it very suspicious that some factions in the Senate would take the word of convicted traitors over the word of our Intelligence services and my own testimony.
HGN: Thank you Admiral. The Empire is still investigating these incidents and has not ruled out the possibility of further arrests. While the Empire has not released information on those captured in the battle several factions in the Senate have united behind the idea that any future arrests would be required to have their case heard in a public trial.
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