JEDI HoloNet

The Jedi High Council assembled in full on Ossus, marking the most consequential gatherings of the Order in recent years. Located within the High Council chambers of the Ossus Temple, the summit concluded with two announcements that signal a shift in both leadership and posture for the Jedi Order. N’leke Yaal was unanimously elected as Master of the Order. A title dormant for decades. Traditionally reserved for moments of exceptional unity and given to the Jedi who is second to the Grandmaster. Whispers from Ossus describe the vote as swift and uncontested, reflecting broad confidence in Yaal’s vision of a coordinated, outward-facing Jedi Order.

In the second announcement, Jedi Knight, Yelke Jurlan was formally bestowed the honorary title “Sword of the Jedi.” The designation, steeped in historic symbolism, has long represented a Jedi empowered to act decisively in defence of the Order and the galaxy, yet restrained by accountability to the Council itself. Jurlan, notably one of the youngest Jedi to receive the honour, couldn’t stand in front of the council due to being off-world on assignment. While details surrounding the circumstances of the appointment remain sealed, several analysts suggest the Council intends the title less as a call to war, and more as a signal.

Beyond the proceedings, whispers emerging from Ossus have begun to circulate through diplomatic and political channels across the Core Worlds. Multiple sources confirm that preliminary discussions were held regarding the Jedi Order’s formal reintegration within the Galactic Republic a step that would mark a historic reversal of the Order’s long-standing independence following the fracturing events of the past.

No declaration was issued, though the topic alone has ignited debate. Republic officials have declined to comment, while several senators privately expressed cautious optimism at the prospect of renewed cooperation. Critics, however, warn that closer alignment risks blurring the line between peacekeeping and governance.

Tatooine officials are reporting a sharp rise in criminal activity this cycle, with incidents ranging from small-scale raids on local settlements to highly co-ordinated heists.

The Tatooine Security Bureau published their updated crime rates this morning, which analysts branded “unprecedented, even by Outer Rim standards.”

Captain Ralven Doss, speaking at a brief press gathering, acknowledged the seriousness of the situation:

“The difficulty we face is that these thugs aren’t gunning for each other anymore. They have instead fully turned their attention to law-abiding citizens and businesses.”

The sudden escalation has been tied to the recent deaths of several high‑ranking syndicate figures, which left multiple criminal factions leaderless. But some analysts were quick to point out that the surge in crime was not reflective of an underworld power struggle.

“The string of violence doesn’t suggest a criminal landscape in chaos,” said Naleen Rudese, an academic from the University of Calamaris Reach. “But rather, a well-oiled criminal enterprise.”

Despite the growing unease, officials insist they are working to restore order. Citizens are being urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity, though many across the desert world worry that the worst is yet to come.

Shock rippled across Tatooine yesterday as leaders of several prominent criminal factions were discovered dead in a series of unrelated, but equally unsettling, incidents.

Authorities confirmed that each death occurred separately within the same standard day, though under varying circumstances that investigators describe as “highly irregular.”

The victims include senior figures from the Bronze Ravagers, the Twin‑Shadow Exchange and the Black Sun—all known to oversee their factions’ Tatooine operations.

According to local law enforcement, the deaths appear to share no obvious connection; Oyota Tee of the Twin-Shadows was found dead in a Mos Vesna alley, Hilux Ven of the Bronze Ravagers perished in a landspeeder explosion outside Anchorhead, while the Black Sun’s Reckto Voreim was discovered by farmers in a shallow grave.

Despite the lack of an obvious link, the timing has raised eyebrows across the Outer Rim. Captain Ralven Doss of the Tatooine Security Bureau stated that investigators “cannot ignore the extraordinary coincidence,” though he cautioned against premature conclusions.

The sudden leadership vacuum has already sparked concerns about potential power struggles, with some settlements bracing for retaliatory violence.

For now, the investigation remains open, and officials are urging citizens to report any unusual activity.

Crowds filled the central plazas of Oryza today as thousands of citizens gathered to protest the rule of Regium’s elected king, Althorin Crest – marking the largest public demonstration the Republic planet has seen in a century. The protesters, largely drawn from the planet’s rural areas, were joined by a visible minority of wealthy landowners and merchants, signaling a rare cross-class alliance. Chanting against inequality and rising taxes, demonstrators carried banners depicting broken plows and overflowing granaries, symbols of what many describe as an economy straining under unfair burdens.

Not often in the spotlight – Regium is an agriculture-based world on the edge of Republic territory (R-17) whose vast farmlands supply grain, livestock, and processed foodstuffs to nearby systems. For generations, small farmers have formed the backbone of the planet’s economy, while a comparatively small elite in the planet’s capital – Oryza, controls transport, storage, and off-world trade. Protest leaders argue that this imbalance has worsened under the current monarch, whose recent policies have shifted more financial responsibility onto those least able to afford it.

At the center of the unrest is the king’s decision to raise taxes on farmers to fund expanded planetary defenses against Outer Rim pirates. While pirate raids have increased in recent years, many protesters say the new levies are crushing already thin margins. “I’m more worried about King Crest stealing from me more than any pirate!” said one farmer at the rally. 

Several prominent landholders have publicly criticized the king’s approach, warning that destabilizing the agricultural base could damage Regium’s long-term prosperity. Though not all of the aristocracy support the demonstrations, their participation has given the movement added legitimacy and political weight ahead of the coming election.

With that election fast approaching, analysts say the political landscape is shifting rapidly. Polls and local forecasts suggest growing support for the king’s chief rival, a woman whose platform centers on tax relief for farmers, redistribution of political influence, and social protections for the poor – Talyra Renne. As campaigning intensifies, today’s protest may prove to be a turning point—one that signals whether Regium’s future will remain in the hands of its traditional elite or move toward those who have long worked its soil.

Authorities confirmed today that the recent theft of a high-value jewel from the well-known Naeruun Materials and antiques, has been resolved, following an investigation led by two unidentified Jedi students dispatched from the Order earlier this week.

The jewel, described by officials as “extremely expensive,” was recovered intact. one injury was reported, and no damage was done to the shop itself. Local security officials emphasized that the case was resolved without the use of force, citing the Jedi’s restraint and investigative skill.

“They pushed for answers, but didn’t make me feel uncomfortable,” said Manager Talla Vireen, who was present during the incident. “They listened. They asked the right questions. It was… thorough. Respectful. I won’t forget that.”

According to authorities, the culprit was identified after inconsistencies in witness testimony were revisited over the course of several interviews. Officials declined to release the individual’s name but confirmed the suspect acted alone and has since been taken into custody pending further review.

Valuator Renn Calder, also present during the morning of the theft, praised the Jedi’s approach.

“I’ve worked around investigators before,” Calder said. “Most of them decide what happened before they finish the first conversation. These two didn’t. They let the truth catch up to itself.”

When asked about the Jedi’s identities, Officer Stown shot down the questions in respect to his friend, and contact.

“That’s the impressive part,” Calder added with a laugh. “They were fairly young, yet very precise.”

The Jedi leading them has not issued a formal statement, though a brief communiqué acknowledged the successful recovery and thanked local authorities for their cooperation.

As for the two Jedi responsible, witnesses say they departed shortly after the investigation concluded, quietly, without ceremony.

“They did their job,” Vireen said simply. “And they did it well.”