JEDI HoloNet

The current budget for the Republic military and the war effort has far exceeded preliminary forecasts at the beginning of the year. A senate majority voted in favour of a motion today that would allocate savings to the fight against the Imperium in Northern Space in what can only be described as a great sign of solidarity among affiliate members of all different political persuasions.

Chief of State Asujin Tirahimo had the following to say:

Today’s successful vote shows that we can come and work together despite our political differences. We all know the threat the Imperium poses – the importance of victory well exceeds any numbers on the budget papers. Thankfully, due to some generous financial donations to the cause, we don’t need to worry about a budget blowout.

The generous donations the Chief of State referred to was the few the Republic received since the turn of the year. The largest ‘gift’ to the Republic came from the Queen of Axxila who recently re-declared support for the Republic after an extended period of silence on the issue of the war.

Chancellor Allarn Von has announced a new agreement with the Republic military, committing to deploy troops to the front lines. Phaeda’s military will join the Republic in defending key outposts across the warzone in Northern space, which commentators have described as a “significant turning point in the war for certain planets locked in stalemate against the Imperium”.

Phaeda’s Chancellor had this to say when announcing the agreement with the Republic;

“It is quite clear that the Galaxy needs to unify against the Sith. The attempt on my life shows the lengths they will go to for victory and we are in debt to the Jedi Order for their efforts to protect democracy here on Phaeda.”

Polling has indicated attitudes of Republic loyalism have never been higher on Phaeda, after the Imperium attempted to undermine the currently popular Chancellor. All political parties on Phaeda have condemned the Sith and endorsed the Jedi for their role in thwarting the assassination attempt on the Chancellor and for also exposing the corruption of former Deputy Leader Ren-Vay Looi, who was arrested for treason when trying to escape the planet. With evidence of Looi’s association with Imperium personnel piling up, a conviction seems likely at this stage.

It seems the Sith just made a new enemy out of the people on Phaeda.

Everyone thought the Jedi Order was down and out when it came to the war against the Imperium, but today the High Council authorized the media to travel to their once secret praxeum on Rannon, which accommodates Jedi students and mentors who previously resided at the Alzoc 3 enclave. High Councilor Amalia Feyn, along with branch Councilors Arven Silaan and Cael Dan’kor, spoke with journalists in their home’s cantina, discussing the advances forward the Order has made in rebuilding. Among the developments mentioned by the High Councilor is the re-establishment of the agricultural corps and the reconstitution of the Ilum branch. Previously, the public was aware of only one remaining branch on Ossus, but with today’s revelations it would appear that there are in fact three.

The Jedi Masters assured press that the secrecy was a necessary part of their efforts to rebuild but the disadvantages in keeping things confidential began to hinder the rebuilding process rather than benefit. While efforts to recuperate will continue, the Jedi have committed to increase their participation in the war effort, reiterating the danger the Imperium presents to our way of life;

The Sith have clearly targeted the Jedi but don’t be fooled, their objective is to conquer the Galaxy. Their ruthless efforts to weaken the Order has all been about removing the force that could oppose them the most.

This evil cannot be allowed to go unchallenged. We won’t forget who we are and we’ll defend democracy against the authoritarian agenda of the Imperium.

Strong words from the High Council’s spokeswoman. It sounds like the Jedi are well and truly back in the game.

A few days ago, a Republic Vessel reported to a nearby fleet stationed over Iridonia. The report confirmed an Imperium scout convoy was utterly destroyed in an effort to enter Yuuzhan Vong space. Republic military tacticians suggest it was a failed attempt to gauge the Yuuzhan Vong’s borders and susceptibility to attack.

Republic General H. Kardford at an earlier press conference stated: “At this point in time we cannot be certain of the scout convoy’s intentions. We strongly believe, however, this to be a failed strategic movement. We should take their failure as an example: the Imperium is not perfect and makes mistakes which we must learn to exploit! We cannot feel overcome by their military. We must use the incident to strengthen our cause and moral!”

The Yuuzhan Vong has offered no comment on the incident.

In the wake of the war between the Republic and Imperium, many on Corellia, like all of us, are finding it difficult to cope with the losses of their loved ones away at war. It is no secret supplies are strained and resources dwindling. In an attempt to help – Corellian local, Human boy, 10, Yu Equis, began gathering supplies for our honorable men and women. Yu Equis coordinated with his school to start a food and supplies drive for the Republic and New Empire. Slowly other educational facilities are doing the same. It’s now recorded Yu’s influence has resulted in over several thousand cans, and the numbers continue to raise.

We received this statement from Yu:

”When I got home from school one day I noticed several food cans sitting in my pantry. My dad and I rarely eat food from cans, so I thought… maybe the military could use it! My mom’s at war, stationed on the S.S. Magistrate over Bandomear, and it’s been difficult. I hope news of this reaches her and I make her proud. Love you, mom!”

This inspiring boy is a shining example of the hope and intuitiveness that the Republic needs. Yu encourages for other schools from various worlds to do the same. One ‘can’ will make a difference.