JEDI HoloNet

Late last night, a Jedi Padawan and her colleague returned from a long operation that brought down one of Eyat’s most hidden criminal groups, an organization responsible for the prior spice dealings, now also known for trafficking children across the lower districts and sending them to the outer rim.

The raid took place in the city’s freight sector, where the gang had been using abandoned cargo depots as holding sites. According to officials from the JDD, the two Jedi worked tirelessly, and found themselves in a very awful predicament. The work that followed was intense, with one of them allegedly being captured. This did lead to them ultimately breaking down the gang, and giving more information on what else may be going on underneath the cover.

The Padawan, identified as Amani Tokoya, assisted in freeing more than one-hundred children. Her diligence in gathering what information she could with the investigation helped uncover activity on not just Duneeden, but Coruscant as well. One of the children, named ‘Phey’, who has been returned to her family described the pair as “Guardian Angels. Amani saved me. I thought I was never gonna see my mom again. But then she(Amani) got real strong all of a sudden!”

Officer Aevus Stown of the JDD spoke highly of their efforts at a morning press conference.

“Without them, this case could’ve dragged on for months.” Stown said. “Padawan Tokoya acted with courage and control. They saved lives last night, plain and simple.”

When asked about the Knight’s identity, Stown refused to give details.

“The Knight requested privacy, and I gave my word.” he added. “They didn’t do this for recognition. They did it to protect the innocent.”

The freed children who are without families are now receiving care through the Duneeden Relief Authority. Authorities believe the dismantled gang was part of a larger smuggling network operating along the Outer Rim routes, and investigations are still going on.

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.

The usually quiet frontier settlement of Outpost Vornis has seen a sudden surge in criminal activity following the circulation of a holorecording that appears to show a Jedi being bested in combat. The recording, which spread rapidly through networks and backroom cantinas across Duneeden, depicts the robed figure of a Jedi collapsing after a brief skirmish in the outpost, to the thrill of gathered onlookers.

Local authorities report that theft, illegal spice trading, and smuggling operations have nearly doubled in the past two weeks. “When word gets out that a Jedi can fall, even here, criminals start to believe the law can’t protect this outpost,” said Officer Stown, head of Investigation of the Judicial Department of Duneeden.

The recording, though unverified, has emboldened local crime syndicates. Residents that live within the Hydroplanes claim to see more armed thugs patrolling the streets than law officers.

“It’s like the balance of power shifted overnight,” said a resident of Imeara, who requested anonymity out of fear of reprisal. “If a Jedi can’t keep us safe, what chance do we have against gangsters?”

For now, Outpost Vornis teeters on the edge of lawlessness, its citizens caught between fear of organized crime and the fading hope that the Jedi will intervene.

Segment: Outer Rim Commerce & Risk Watch

Anchor Quan Regal (Affilliated Press):

Recent patterns in outer system cargo transit logs have raised concerns among analysts monitoring the frontier zones of the League of Sovereign Systems. While no official statements have been released, several anonymous sources from local port oversight bureaus have reported ‘increased inconsistencies’ in cargo declarations—particularly in lanes near Vlemoth Port and the Five Veils Trade Route.

Officials from the Rannon system have reportedly issued internal advisories after a surge in docking requests from vessels with opaque registry histories. One source cited ‘routing behaviors inconsistent with standard trade practice,’ though declined to elaborate further.

Meanwhile, a handful of leaked manifests from Karazak suggest repeat cargo passes from flagged entities known for past cartel affiliations. While port administrators maintain full operational control, the reappearance of such names has prompted quiet audits within some League enforcement divisions.

Trade Analyst Lerna Palko:

“We’ve seen these kinds of signs before. Stretched oversight, patchy bureaucratic integration — it creates opportunities for older criminal networks to reactivate dormant paths. Nothing definitive yet, but if those lines remain unchecked, you might see the spread of informal economies or worse — coercive arrangements involving vulnerable populations.”

Some have pointed to the political pressure mounting with the Instrop Sector’s potential entry into the League, suggesting that certain groups may be seeking to project influence or provoke instability to shift negotiating leverage. Others whisper of ‘external actors’ aiming to exploit internal divides — particularly as the League continues to distance itself from encroaching ideologies along the Hydian Way.

As of now, League security forces have not responded to inquiries. Analysts expect more concrete developments in the coming cycles.

This has been Quan Regal with Galactic Affilliated Press. Stay alert, stay discerning.

Time for a deep dive, metaphorically and literally.

Did we finally answer the fin-flapping mystery that has gripped the imaginations of citizens in the Hydroplains for eons!?

That’s right the elusive Melodies of the Hydroplains became the center of a sensational story by our intrepid investigators.

According to locals, the vast and sparkling Hydroplains, known for its pristine waters and lucrative Hydro exports, is also the secret home of the Melodie. These aquatic beauties are said to serenade workers with their enchanting voices, leading some to prosperity and others to a soggy doom. But how much truth lies beneath these rippling tales?

Armed with an underwater camera, sonar devices and our guide, a seasoned fisherman named Jorco Seaweed (yes, that’s his real name, we know, we know) who claims to have seen these creatures on more than one occasion.

“They’re out there, singing their hearts out, I swear on my second best fishing net!”- Jorco Seaweed

We traversed the aquatic expanse, our anticipation growing with every splash. However, instead of enchanting mermaids, we encountered schools of fish and a rather confused-looking squid.

Despite our high-tech gadgets and Jorco’s enthusiastic guidance, proof of the Melodie remained elusive.

So, are there Melodies in the Hydroplains? While our investigation may have given us more questions than answers and decidedly fewer mermaid selfies than hoped, the mystery at least remains captivating.

Although, at a time when the Jedi Order has taken residency on our planet, a few mermaids might not be so far-fetched.