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A massacre on Tarabba Prime as forty-three men tried to stop the infamous leader of White Bantha, Salazar Haka, from escaping incarceration in a Republic-controlled prison.

“The walls and the floors were covered with blood like crumbs, body after body was left in the wake of Salazar Haka and his allies. Flickering corridor lights hid even more severed limbs in the dark shadows.”

Whilst this may sound like a description of a horror holo-movie, it’s not. On the night of 430.05, Salazar Haka, former leader of the infamous “White Bantha” organisation, and by means unknown, managed to escape the prison of Tarabba Prime. Fellow inmates and guards alike ultimately suffered, cut down in a bloody break-out that left dozens dead and far more wounded, the prison itself a scene of chaos and death.

The last prisoner escape from this facility prior to this was on 417.02, and the Republic devoted considerable funds to improving the security of the prison – though to less effect than was clearly hoped for, judging by the events of today – such that the prison was known as one of the most secure in the region.

This, however, did not stop Salazar.

Major Rako Syvar, Warden of RJA Tarabba Prime, had this to say:

“We mourn for all who’ve died doing their duty on this terrible, terrible day. I – I… I wish to not say anything more, but an investigation is currently ongoing.”

With the tightening of the facility’s security in recent years, the question has to be asked: how did this happen, and what will follow? The Republic will no doubt be concerned at the risk of further violence from the White Bantha, now that their leader is free. What will Haka do next, and who might suffer for it?

This is Haaru Mash, reporting live from from Tarabba Prime.

Flag of the Newly Established “League of Sovereign Systems”

The engines of the E-wing squadron roared, a full squadron of three, followed by a second pass where one was gone. The blasters fired, a total of twenty-one times, an age-old salute to those who gave their lives defending the freedoms of others. A somber, traditional, pyre for the fallen Jedi who led the charge to protect those who could not defend themselves from the opening salvos of the war to the last operation of capturing the Emperor himself.

With a somber ceremony, we close a conflict that has claimed the lives and liberties of millions over the course of these last, long, ten cycles. During which, one of the central speakers was newly elected President Zebulon Pyke. Formerly a commander in the Republic Military, he renounced his commission early when Alzoc III was first surprised attacked as, at the time, the Republic had not yet committed to the conflict. He led almost every major operation, gaining popular support among the “Coalition of Freedom”, later the “Coalition of Free Planets”, and now, formally reorganized into the “League of Sovereign Systems”.

Consisting of four founding planets: Svivren which was voted the capitol, Skynara, Alzoc III, and Ryloth, these founding planets established a finalized constitution that inspired other planets to swiftly sign on and join. These systems include Suarbi, Drexel, and Dom-Bradden; planets who also suffered at the brutal occupation of the Wyld Empire.

Their common statement being as follows,

We, the people of Wild Space, for too long have maintained isolation from one another. Mutually, we all believed that our own sovereignty and independence was more important than our common national security. This last conflict has proven to us that our previous commitment to local seclusion from one another weakens us, rather than strengthens us. So, it is now that we commit to one another a promise to uphold our collective, mutual, sovereignty so that never again will we find ourselves alone against a tide of violence to fall one by one.

-President Zebulon Pyke

The League is already in negotiations with the Republic about striking a deal that would allow them to purchase mothballed ships in the Republic’s reserve fleets, retrofitted weapons platforms from bygone eras, that could serve as patrol fleets to ensure that the laws passed by the League congress are enforced properly to maintain security and peace in Wild Space as the region slowly begins to rebuild after this extended conflict.

Reporting from Svivren, Capital of the League of Sovereign Systems, this is Andee Nevaro.

We raise a solemn toast, our Borelan brandy swirling in our glasses before we drank. I’d been attached to the aptly named “Snowpiercers” when they hit landfall on the icy dunes of Alzoc III. The fight had been an uphill battle in the most literal sense. The Wyld forces dug into the icy cliffs on the approach to the old Praxium that was now their headquarters. Regiments of walkers tore through squadrons on the flanks while the heavy canons of our treaded tanks behind us made the snow shake so hard beneath our boots that it caused some of it to give from time to time. The crimson bolts leaving holes in the durasteel of the walkers so large you could stand upright in them.

When the transmission came through and the Wyld put down their arms, their general having been captured, the fight leaving their spirits, in many ways was when the real work began.

I’ve been witness to the liberation of Skynara, I’ve interviewed survivors on Ryloth, but nowhere have I seen worse living conditions for civilians under Wyld occupation than here on Alzoc. The labor camps that people were imprisoned in are chilling and defy rational thought. They illicit images from four hundred years ago of the brutal Imperial regime on Kessel of Kashyyyk. Beings of all species worked to death in the glaciers under the snow on Alzoc, mining down for precious minerals to further fuel the Wyld’s war machine.

As we take our silent shots in memory of our fallen friends, the holonews headlines scroll passed on a screen not far off. Talks of the “Coalition of Free Planets” meeting on Svivren to discuss formalizing the intersystem alliance in a “League of Sovereign Systems.” The soldiers I’m drinking with murmur their opinions. I ask Sergeant Il’tak, a twi’lek who had helped the insurgency on Ryloth, their opinion.

“I speak for my whole squad, and for the people I left back home, when I say that this whole conflict happened for two reasons: One, all of us Outer Rim people didn’t look out for each other… and Two, we believed that the Republic would do something to protect us. The Republic has shown that they only care when their worlds are threatened… So what does that mean? It means us Outer Rim folks need to look out for one another, cuz no one else in the galaxy is gonna.”

As the war moves into the later years, new questions come up. What does this region of space look after the war? Can the Empire be dissolved? Or are they strong enough to hold out to legitimize themselves as a perpetual government? Sergeant Il’tak has an opinion on that too,

“If it takes another year, or another ten years, the soldiers of this Coalition will not put down our arms until this tarnish on our solar systems [The Wyld Empire] is wiped clean.”

Let’s hope it’s sooner than later,

Reporting from the front lines, I’m Andee Nevaro

Security Forces from the Kwenn Station have publicly released holofootage that depicts a violent burglary of a storage and exporting warehouse located in the Aurek-04 habitation module.

The victimized trade company, which has requested to remain unnamed, has stated that the footage clearly shows two 20-30 year old, female suspects of alien description enter the warehouse and physically assault two workers who were unloading a delivery.

At this stage, security forces are requesting that anybody with information about the identity of the two suspects step forward to assist with the investigation.

Empress Bellitria Fel, 96, passed away in the Imperial capital of Bastion last night surrounded by her family, the Council of Moffs, and close friends. Bellitria Fel served as Empress to the Fel Empire since she was fifteen years old after her father was displaced by the Sith Imperium. During the Imperium War, she worked with both the Republic and the Jedi Order to rescue her people from the Imperium’s brutality and tyranny. The morning after she passed away, the Royal Palace released an audio message from the late Empress.

“My Imperial subjects,

My time has come. 

It has been the greatest honor of my life to fiercely serve the people of the Fel Empire, and I pray the Fel dynasty continues to fulfill its promise of a secure tomorrow. As I reach the end, I can’t help but think of the beginning. My father, Pertinax Fel, was assassinated by the “One Sith” and Imperial renegades. I was rescued by the Jedi Order and Republic, and for that I am grateful to a degree that words cannot express. With their help, I was able to reclaim my throne and save my people. I have ruled my subjects justly, and the result has been a long period of peace. 

I will leave this life with our relationship with the Jedi Order, Republic, and larger galaxy strong. I have done my best to pay for the sins of the Sith Imperium. 

I leave the Fel Empire to my grandson, Jarek Fel, who just turned fifteen. The same age I was when I came into power. While he is very young, he has the right heart and mind for it. 

May the Fel dynasty continue to reign over this New Empire for millennia to come. I bid you all a farewell, my most loyal and loving subjects.”

There are rumors of discontent within the Council of Moffs with her choice of successor, through a reliable source. Regardless, Grand Moff Kiren Kanos, Jarek Fel’s uncle, who is well respected amongst the Empire’s military and peoples, has been notably expanding the Empire’s territory due to growing concerns of the Wyld’s terrorization of the Outer Rim. Though our sources find it doubtful the new Emperor shares his uncle’s imperialistic expansion of space, Jarek Fel has not released a statement on his uncle’s actions or following the announcement of succession. 

There is to be a memorial service for Empress Bellitria Fel in the capital city of Bastion within the cycle and will be broadcasted on GSN. She will be buried beside her father. Jarek Fel is to be crowned within the year.