JEDI HoloNet

Breaking news from Corellia earlier today: we have just received reports that the senator representing Corellia in the Galactic Senate, Wayne Huein, has been kidnapped in the middle of a press conference. The senator’s personal security and staff are cooperating with local law enforcement in order to deduce the undoubtedly sinister nature of this kidnapping.

Inside sources managed to leak the security footage from the scene, though the original file has been since deleted. The holorecording showed seven armed men infiltrating the compound where the conference was being held, disabling various security systems and incapacitating the checkpoint guards, before finally entering the main room of the press conference. It is at this point that one of the armed men shot the camera in the room, causing all visuals and audio to be lost.

Even as the investigations progress, people are raising further security concerns and asking how these men easily bypassed cameras and security guards and seemed to know the layout of the compound in depth. It is suspected that G.R.I.D may be called in although nothing has been confirmed yet.

The aftermath of this daring heist has not only left behind three corpses of security guards, but a bitter and sour taste in the mouths of the people as the real question is posed: Who are these people? Exactly why have they kidnapped the well respected and beloved senator Huein? And what is their next move? All of these questions can only be answered with time, even more arising. Whatever does transpire, know that we here at Corellian Channel 1 News will keep you informed.

The Republic’s legal branch makes a move to prosecute Arma Corporation. The Arma corporation, notably, creates cases for blaster rifles and clips. Arma, allegedly, made dealings with the “Sith Imperium” during the pinnacle years of the Imperium War. Arma’s been accused of treacherous war crimes in the past, but the Republic had no ground to stand on, because prior search warrants resulted in no evidence. On the planet of Sullust, their factory has been shut down for further investigation; in addition, their monetary assets are frozen.

Our source tells us G.R.I.D, Galactic Republic Intelligence Division, played a covert part in gathering evidence for an arrest warrant. The lead Republic prosecutor, Amura Shalstein, stated earlier today:

“G.R.I.D had no part in the recovery of evidence. It was gathered upon constant review of past information. There are logs of conversations and transcripts of business with the Sith Imperium. Nonetheless, if they did, the evidence would be protected under the “Patriot Act”. Were Arma defending their case by that angle would be a useless gesture. Do not not forget they are traitors, and the Republic government will exhaust every asset to ensure a fair, just verdict is made. Thank you.”

In response Arma’s lead defense attorney, Rhey Grok, had this to say:

“G.R.I.D had every part in the recovery of evidence! On 348.14 ABY, we received a report several of our employees were incapacitated and left in a crate. In addition, our camera feeds on that day were wiped clean. I will say, on record, my clients are no traitors to the Republic and New Imperial union. Arma has supplied the Republic with an abundance of supplies throughout the war, and allegations the patriotic Arma corporation is working with the sinister Sith Imperium are false! In our defense case, we will swiftly be able to prove that G.R.I.D was there at our facility, with no warrant, and in fact planted evidence to guarantee ProditCorp, a company whose lobbyists flood our capital, would come out on top!”

ProditCorp nor G.R.I.D has responded. The trial is dated to start 348.21 ABY. We will release information as this story develops.

An Imperium occupied outpost on Dubrillion appears to have had a reactor meltdown. The exact cause is unknown, but it was believed to be attributed to faulty equipment leading to several power surges. An emergency shutdown was attempted, but it seemed to pump tibanna into the fire as the saying goes, as it triggered another fatal power surge. The primary reactor conduit blew, spreading radioactive material into the atmosphere, and irradiating the planet’s oceans, as well as destroying the facility.

Experts are not yet sure how exactly this will affect life on Dubrillion, but considering it is mostly a water-planet with heavy rain, irradiated material is expected to spread quickly. It is unknown whether the Imperium will decide to provide an environmental relief effort in the near future, as well as make any changes to the design of their reactors or provide any extra precaution to prevent radiation-induced sicknesses.

This coupled with the Imperium’s recent defeat at the Second Battle of Bastion and now severed ties to the One Sith has no doubt crippled their military infrastructure, but also their morale, and some may say their competence as a significant power. They have yet to make a statement about this event. But we will await one eagerly.

The victory of the Galactic Empire and the Republic on Bastion has resulted in a split between the Imperium and their One Sith counterparts. The split was supposedly due to the death of yet another high ranking Sith Lord that has shattered the confidence of the Sith-Imperium coalition. The Imperium has issued yet another retreat and are currently struggling to cement their occupation over the neighbouring regions of four planets; Dubrillion, Plooma, Gree and Sernpidal.

Where the remainder of the One Sith has gone? This has not been confirmed. The current theory is the remaining Sith remnant has fled back into the Unknown Regions of space, but no intelligence has been brought forward to confirm this. The location of the notorious Dark Lord of the Sith also remains unknown, which has been the case throughout the entire duration of the war.

For now, Republic officials have rallied behind the effort to finish off the left over Imperium forces, remarking in an official statement that “if the Sith want to hide, let them”. Many atrocities are still being carried out by the Imperium in the small territory they currently occupy, making the “absolute defeat” the primary objective of the Republic and the Galactic Empire alliance. The Empress, who remains on Bastion to oversee the relief effort, has also declared support for ongoing cooperation with the Republic.

Throughout the war, the remnants of the Galactic Empire have been granted asylum in Republic space. Whilst making minor contributions to the war effort, the Empress has negotiated a treaty that would see the territory claimed by the Imperium and then liberated by the Republic officially returned to her Empire. In response, the Empress will commit her surviving fleet of Star Destroyers to a campaign that officials are describing will “finish the Imperium off”.

The Empress is currently on route to the planet Entralla where she will utilize her forces to establish order in her newly reacquired and war torn territory. Whilst there, the Imperial forces will await word from the Republic on when and how the remainder of the Imperium will be vanquished from Northern Space completely, including from the Imperial capital, Bastion, a planet the Galactic Empire’s leader undoubtedly wants to see returned to her the most.