JEDI HoloNet

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.”

Galactic Core, reporting from Coruscant …

The annual Senatorial Youth Forum, a gathering of young activists and party members, unfolded this week in the grand chamber of the Republic Senate. Jointly organised by the Centrist and Diplomat youth branches, the forum has become a fixture of the political calendar, offering a stage for spirited debate and civic engagement.

Members of the Jedi Order were in attendance at this year’s event, including a youth contingent from the Duneeden Temple. But what was thought to be an important olive branch between the Republic and the Order quickly became a source of tension.

Senator Makel Neer, who chaired the proceedings, opened the mock-senate hearing to a contentious motion attacking the Jedi delegation. Factions within the Centrist and Diplomat parties formed a surprise-coalition, arguing that the Jedi’s unilateral military actions undermined Republic diplomacy and compromised the strategic objectives of the core worlds.

However, young delegates from both parties argued against the motion, praising the Jedi’s historic role in safeguarding peace and justice.

The Jedi delegates, Kaddigan Thorne and Vira Izu also spoke against the motion, joined by their fellow Padawan Learners Lev’kahn Ivor and Vriddhym Samadhi. In their remarks, the Jedi emphasised cooperation, while pointing out that exclusion was against the very principle of the event.

In the end, the motion failed, but the controversy has already become the defining moment of this year’s Youth Forum.

The event organisers are yet to confirm if the Jedi Order will be invited again next year.

CORUSCANT – Republic Intelligence sources have confirmed the arrest of a resistance network operating on Feena, called the “Friends of Lyechusas”. The group, reportedly led by Ael Ar Gall, was linked to a failed prison break aiming to free Kith Trathme previously arrested and awaiting his judgment for high treason.

According to sources on Feena, the operation resulted in significant casualties, including the deaths of at least two resistance members. The Ministry of Purity and Thought claims the arrest of a Jedi in the process and three associates : Shehiem, Kan Zorrus, and Vorle Sewdile. The prisonners were captured by Third Estate forces after being compromised by an unidentified informant.

The Jedi High Council has not issued an official statement regarding any Jedi involvement. A Judicial Department spokesperson noted: “We are aware of unverified insurgent activity in Third Estate territories. Until full investigations are completed, we cannot comment on alleged Jedi participation in non official operations.”

The incident raises troubling questions about Jedi engagement in extrajudicial conflicts. Chancellor Khorta’s office declined to speculate on potential diplomatic repercussions, citing “fluid and unconfirmed intelligence.”

Development ongoing.

Jedi Knight Gorra Barnos and his apprentice, Padawan Learner Jacik Tol departed from the Jedi temple of Ossus on 462.19 as part of an outreach mission to the planet of Cyrillia. Their goal was to coordinate with local security forces to help effectively curtail rising gang activity on the planet while improving community relations with local Cyrillian populations on the planet.

“Missions like these are exceedingly common among the order, and while there is a certain degree of autonomy granted to knights when choosing and undertaking these missions, they ultimately fall under the authority of their local council,” – Jedi Master, N’leka Yaal from the Ossus Temple said during an interview.

Their mission to Cyrillia was believed to have gone as routine as possible, until a heated pursuit of a small swoop gang takes a tragic turn. On 462.24 , while helping a local patrol sweep through a busy inner city block, Master Barnos and his pupil were able to stop an attempted hit-and-run strike by a local swoop gang known as “Screaming Stars” before it turned deadly. The gangsters, in two groups of six, were reported to have sped into the district in a pair of cargo-grade landspeeders before unveiling their blasters and opening fire on security personnel. The Jedi were able to make use of their lightsabers to shield the security squad from oncoming blaster fire until they could reach cover, and once those security forces were organized and began retaliating, the gangsters panicked and began a hurried retreat.

City surveillance equipment recorded the two Jedi as they split up to chase the two different groups, Barnos hurrying north after one and Tol westward after the other. Tol was seen riding a security speeder bike in hot pursuit of the Stars before disabling their vehicle’s repulsorlift engine, causing it to collide into a corner stall and be rendered inoperable. That is when the situation took a horrifying turn. A camera feed recorded the moment when the group of gangsters scrambled out of their wrecked speeder in a disorienting stupor, clinging to debris from the crash or a nearby wall for support. Padawan Tol approached the group, ignited saber in hand, and as one turned with a hand outstretched to seemingly plea with the Jedi, Jacik Tol raised his weapon and struck down the gangster on the spot. Death was believed to be instant due to the degree of the wound, and the other gangsters immediately cowered in fear, covering their heads and pleading for their lives. It’s at this instant Master Barnos can be seen on security feeds from another section of the city breaking from his own pursuit to immediately race towards Tol’s current location.

This uncanny reaction has been described to media sources as a perceived “disturbance in the Force” that allowed the Jedi Knight to immediately realize something was wrong and race to the site of the incident. Nevertheless, local security forces following Tol in the pursuit converged on his location first to find to their horror a criminal unlawfully executed and a Jedi seemingly descended into an enraged state. The security squadron can be seen on camera attempting to first talk down the Jedi and ask him to disengage. When Padawan Tol stubbornly refused, apparently seeming further incensed by the officers’ attempts to disarm the situation, Sec Sergeant Lilan Druv took a firmer stance, demanding the Padawan turn off his weapon and enter Cyrillian custody.

The situation began to further degrade. Witness accounts state Tol immediately questioned the squadron’s ability to arrest him, and accused them of impeding in the Jedi Order’s mission to the planet. An uneasy silence began to overtake the scene before Master Barnos finally arrived, rushing to Tol’s side to demand that he disignite his weapon and comply with local authorities. This finally compelled the student to obey, and at 2145 GST, Padawan Jacik Tol was officially placed under arrest by Cyrillian Planetary Security.

“By all accounts both Master Barnos and Padawan Sol were upstanding Jedi, and we were happy to work with them. We are still investigating to see what went wrong, and what led to this to prevent further tragedy.” – Captain Ruln of the CPS.

Indeed, nothing from either Jedi’s past seems to indicate any potential for such a terrible act to occur. Both Master Barnos and Padawan Tol served in the Stenax campaign and were decorated for acts of merit during battles on Mossak and Felucia.

“This is a tragedy for everyone involved, and to see an exemplary student take a life so callously breaks the heart. We seek to find the meaning behind this senseless act and rehabilitate Padawan Tol while fully cooperating with local law enforcement.” – The final comments from our interview with Jedi Master, N’leka Yaal.

Padawan Tol remains in Cyrillian custody and it is likely at this point that he will be prosecuted for his actions. No word yet from the Jedi Order on what official action they will take at this time.

Reports confirm a Republic cruiser was destroyed on the edge of the embattled Thanium Sector. The stolen vessel, commandeered by former Jedi Master Kudor Okun, was lost following a Jedi‑led intervention, along with the Sith ordnance seized on Corma.

It is understood both were destroyed before any artillery could be deployed and that the successful Jedi operation prevented what could have been a catastrophic loss of life.

Okun himself was taken alive and transported under heavy guard to Coruscant, where he now faces a suite of grave charges. Republic prosecutors have formally indicted him on: capital homicide, high treason, unlawful seizure of weapons of mass destruction as well as conspiracy and sedition.

Judicial sources indicate additional counts may be added as the investigation continues.

In the wake of the Jedi-led operation, 117 Republic officers and crew members were detained for questioning regarding their involvement with Okun’s plot. Investigators have confirmed that several of these defectors now face similar indictments, including treason and conspiracy, underscoring Jedi Master Amalia Feyn’s earlier warning that the crisis extended far beyond the Jedi Order itself.

While the High Councilor has yet to issue another statement, a spokesperson for the Order confirmed they will co-operate fully with any Republic investigation concerning the incident.

Secretary of Defense Arn Hulos, was stood down earlier this morning, with Chancellor Vekau Khorta issuing the below statement soon after:

It has become clear that trust in the Department of Defence has been shaken. I have therefore deemed it prudent that a replacement be sought. I will leave questions on former Secretary Arn Hulos’ professional judgement to the commentators.

Today’s revelations have left many wondering why so many members of the Republic military chose to defect. As dissatisfaction with Chancellor Khorta’s government continues to plummet, analysts believe his days in the top job are numbered.