JEDI HoloNet

After weeks of mounting tension, a breakthrough came late last night when the Jedi seen in the now-infamous recording, alongside Officer Stown of the JDD, apprehended a suspect believed to be responsible for the initial disturbance. The suspect, identified only as Arkob, was taken into custody by the Jedi following an investigation on a safehouse in the outskirts of the settlement.

According to official reports, the Jedi and officers traced the fugitive through scattered witness accounts. However, upon entering the property, they found it nearly stripped bare. Every datapad, crate, and weapons cache had been removed, floors scorched clean, walls showing signs of rapid evacuation.

Officer Stown described the scene as “eerily efficient,” suggesting professional coordination. “This wasn’t a lone thief or street gang operation,” he told reporters. “Whoever helped Arkob remove his trace knew exactly what they were doing. This feels bigger, organized.”

The Jedi, whose been identified as, Mako Kogane of the Duneeden temple, declined to comment directly but was seen leaving the aftermath. Locals report sensing an “unnatural calm” settle over the area in the hours following the arrest.

Despite the successful capture, many residents fear this marks only the beginning. Rumors now circulate of off-world mercenaries arriving under cover of darkness, and encrypted transmissions spiking from hidden relays beyond the Vornis perimeter.

“Someone wanted this place cleaned,” said a security technician involved in the investigation. “If they’re willing to erase evidence that thoroughly, then Arkob might just be the smallest name in a much larger network.”

For now, Outpost Vornis breathes a cautious sigh of relief, but the mystery surrounding its sudden spiral into lawlessness remains unresolved.

In recognition of their swift action and cooperation in restoring order to Outpost Vornis, both the Jedi and Officer Stown were formally commended by the JDD this cycle.

During a brief ceremony at the Vornis command center, the Jedi received a Silver Crest of Valor, acknowledging the courage and restraint displayed during the operation. Officer Stown was awarded the JDD Service Medal, honoring his leadership and dedication to protecting the outpost under extreme pressure.

:: Your datapad chimes. A camera feed from the Ossus Temple is available to be viewed. Should you access it, an image of a tall and imposing Talortai takes shape. He is making an address to an assembly of Jedi on the grand steps of the Ossus Temple. His voice is stern, and he appears very much in control. ::

“Members of the Jedi Order,

I am Grand Master Coron Audax. This message is for all Jedi who seek to honor the Code and bring balance to the Force.

There is a stir across all Jedi Temples. One that would be… neglectful to ignore. There are several amongst the High Council who advised me not to speak on this. And while I respect their opinion, it must be done.

A former member of the Jedi Order,“Kodur Okun”, has betrayed us and seeks to bring destruction to the Galaxy. Make no mistake, Kodur Okun is a traitor. A traitor to our ideals. A traitor to the Living Force.

I concede, he does speak to some truths. The Galactic Republic is troubled, but it is not beyond saving. And the threat in the Thanium sector is very real. This war is a darkness that spreads through the Force like an infection, and it must be cut out. Nevertheless, how Jedi conduct themselves on the battlefield is what separates a Jedi from a malefactor. Let me state a fact. Kodur Okun conspired and murdered to acquire that Sith superweapon. “The ends do not justify the means”, even a Jedi Initiate knows this. Should he use it… the Force will scream in horror, leaving a wound like Malachor V and Alderaan. The Jedi Masters speak true. This war, like all that came before it, has the potential to corrupt and destroy us. I will not force any of you to join it. But if you are to enlist, do it the right way as many Jedi have done – unlike what that Dark Jedi claims.

To my brothers and sisters in the Force who decide to go… remember that you are Jedi. We do not seek adventure or glory. We fight with honor. We are noble. We are sound of mind, body, and spirit – in spite of the chaos. We are a beacon of light in the darkness, and the Living Force’s shepherds.

Listen to me.

Do not join him, for that would surely lead you on the path to the Dark Side.

And Kodur Okun, know that the Jedi are coming for you. Surrender… or be defeated on the battlefield. I care not. You will fail, and you will fall.”

::Your datapad glitches, and suddenly a Human male takes shape in front of you. He is a middle-aged gentleman, with a scar that has blinded his right eye. The man is adorned in a mixture of armor and Jedi robe. He appears to be on the bridge of a Republic war cruiser. Soldiers work behind and around him with urgency::

“Hello. I am Jedi Master Kudor Okun of the Ossus Temple. I am from the planet Galidraan in the Outer Rim – within the now infamous Thanium sector. My people have a strong sense of … honor and justice. And despite not being raised on Galidraan for more than ten years, I carry that quality with me. I have a troubling message. I have seen the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic grow … fat and corrupt like the days of the Clone Wars.

This decay did not happen overnight. We allowed it to happen.

Despite being a warrior, the Jedi Council thought it best to place me under the tutelage of a Jedi Ambassador to the Republic. And while following her around the Senate as a Padawan Learner, I saw nothing but a batch of pigs. I made a friend while I was there. He was only an aid at the time. The current Chancellor of the Republic – Vekau Khorta! We shared … ideas of a better Republic. How sad to see you have become the very thing you swore to destroy.

Three decades ago, I stepped away from the Jedi Order and found purpose serving the Republic military under an alias. I wanted to learn if the Republic was truly beyond saving. Those men and women I served with were real. Not people living in a fantasy on Coruscant or in a hidden temple. I rose through the ranks, and only when my identity was discovered was I discharged from the military. But the men and women I met … they are with me still – now and forever.

They truly cared – unlike the people serving in the Republic Senate or Jedi High Council. -Especially- the Secretary of Defense Arn Hulos. Why you allowed that snake into your cabinet I will never know.

Have you ever questioned why the Republic and Jedi Order won’t involve themselves in the horrors currently taking place in my homeland? You should. They’re cowards.

My contacts within the military learned of a Sith Imperium superweapon that the Republic was attempting to steal under the Fel Empire’s noses on the planet of Corma. With that and the discovery of my homeland’s rulers being assassinated by The Third Estate, I could stand by idly no longer.

I have taken the superweapon, and plan to gift it to the Thanium Alliance to end this war with the Stenax. And then I will set my sights on The Third Estate, whose threat potential rivals the Mandalorians during the Mandalorian Wars.

This is a call-to-action to all Jedi and Republic military. Reject cowardice and embrace courage. Join me, and together we shall see a swift end to this war and the corruption that enables it.”

Above: Alliance Forces regroup after a massive push against Stenax lines in the Iverkal Range, Mossak

Camp Zatar – Kirstvel Bay, Mossak — The Thanium Alliance Defense Force (TADF) has confirmed the seizure of the “Stone Idol of Vol,” a revered Stenax artifact, in a special operation, the details of which are still classified. High Commander of the TADF Lagyanes Bendix, a Stenax himself, announced that the idol, which the Stenax believe to be an avatar of their god, Vol, is now in Alliance hands.

The loss of the idol is a major blow to the Stenax Empire, whose recent expansionist push is fueled by a zealous interpretation of their religious doctrines. Since the death of Emperor Hautrn, who sought peaceful reforms, militant leaders of the Covenant of Vol have claimed their conquests are divinely ordained. This religious fervor has driven the brutal Stenax advances on fronts across Mossak, Felucia, and Draukyz. Recent reports from the occupied planet Draukyz detail a horrifying and rapidly rising civilian death toll, a grim parallel of the Stenax Massacres four centuries ago.

In a press conference at Camp Zatar, Commander Bendix explained the critical impact of the idol’s seizure:

“Our cultural practices say we are only to use our wings when we are under the blessings of Vol. Without their Idol, the Stenax of the Empire will take this as a horrible omen… Tactically, this new advantage cannot be understated. The Stenax people, as a matter of honor, will need to swear off use of their wings until the Idol is returned.”

This tactical shift is already evident on the battlefield. Preliminary reports from the front lines confirm that Stenax soldiers are no longer using their wings in combat, a stunning development that removes a massive advantage the species holds over others.

While the fighting remains fierce, the loss of their primary symbol of divine favor has created a new sense of hope for Alliance forces. According to Bendix, the Stenax will likely intensify their efforts to reclaim the idol and Vol’s favor, but the strategic landscape of the war has been fundamentally altered.

“This is a massive win for the Alliance,” Bendix declared, “and we intend to capitalize on the new tactical landscape of the war.”

Andee Nevaro, Affiliated Press

Tragedy struck yesterday evening in the undercity of Coruscant, where veteran investigative reporter Tayven Rissar was found dead under circumstances authorities are describing as a “botched mugging.”

Rissar, 41 Human Male, had built a reputation as a relentless voice in the sector, best known for his work exposing corporate graft in the Corellian Trade Spine and the misuse of humanitarian aid.. Sources within the press community suggest he was preparing a major story involving religious institutions and their financial backers, though officials have refused to comment on the specifics.

The Coruscant Security Force reported that Rissar’s data-slate and notes were missing from the scene. When pressed, CSF spokespeople stated that “ongoing investigations prevent us from speculating on motive.”

Colleagues described Rissar as “fearless” and “unflinching,” noting that he had expressed concern over surveillance and unusual visitors in recent weeks. His editor, Deyna Halorr, remarked:
“Tayven believed in shining light into places others were afraid to look. He told me just days ago that his next piece would ‘shake the faith of the Core itself.’”

The Jedi Order, frequently a subject of Rissar’s criticism, has issued a brief statement of condolence from the Jedi High Council:
“We mourn the tragic loss of any life cut short. The Jedi stand with the people of the Republic against crime and violence in all its forms.”

No suspects have been identified. Officials urge calm, stating that violent crime remains rare in the mid-level sectors.
Funeral arrangements for Tayven Rissar are pending, though memorials have already begun across the Independent Press Guild’s channels.

Editor’s Note: At the time of his death, Rissar was finalizing an exposé on “the unseen hand guiding galactic institutions.” Whether this work will ever see release remains uncertain.