JEDI HoloNet

Ari Tolen, Jedi Master on the Circle of Healers, announced today Master Coren Ran has been named interm-Chief Healer of the Jedi Order. This decision came in light of news that the previous Chief Healer, Master Miran Alavai passed away after entering the recent conflict with the Imperium. The remaining Jedi Masters on the Circle of Healers voted in private to elevate Master Ran to the position of interm Chief Healer.

Master Ran had this to say about the appointment.

I would like to thank the other Masters for their vote of confidence to be the Chief Healer of the Jedi Order. It’s an honour to lead the Circle of Healers. But with new opportunities on the horizon, it’s time for me to begin the transition from teacher and mentor to retirement. Right now, my total focus is here with the Order and Circle of Healers, and I look forward to working with the High Council to continue strengthening our Healers and the MediCorps while ensuring a smooth transition to a new Chief Healer.

I look forward to working closely to build on the foundation Master Alavai left and further accelerate our momentum as we seek to strengthen our organization, and push the limits of what our Healers can be. My job will be to change the culture, and get it moving in the right direction and leave a strong base for the new Chief Healer.

Chief Republic Medical Officer Yrangi Despan of the Galactic Health Organization has released a report concluding promising results reflecting the demise of the recent epidemic which resulted in the death of millions in the core worlds; especially within the iconic Jedi Order.

The report details significantly less cases of infection, as well as recession in symptoms in those who were, prior to vaccination, marked as morbidly ill. The quarantine zone has since been lifted following the distribution, and the medical aide supported by AE-Technologies have played and are currently playing a significant component in the rehabilitation of the core worlds of the Republic. Be sure to get your vaccination as soon as possible at your local clinic if you or anybody you know has symptoms of flu, specifically aching, soreness in the neck; particularly the glands and fatigue, to help kill out the deadly plague once and for all.

Controversial Senator and deputy leader of the United Republic Coalition today announced her resignation from the Senate, claiming she would no longer be contesting the next election and called for an immediate by-election on her home planet of Corellia. The Senator and former Jedi Knight, who famously criticized the Jedi in the past, has remained silent about the recent scandal and death toll of the Order, also refusing to comment about the recent attack on the Arkanian branch.

She had this to say at her press conference earlier this morning;

I have proudly served the people of Corellia for over four terms now. I have both achieved great successes and made mistakes during my tenure in the Senate. But I can say I have never wavered from my values and convictions and consistently strived to do what I thought to be the right thing.

I know there has been a lot of public interest in what I think on recent events, with the Jedi Order experiencing the level of media scrutiny that it currently is. However, I wish to make it clear to everyone here today and those listening that I will be reserved and extremely selective about any future public commentary I offer up that regards the Jedi Order.

It is no secret I’ve been at odds with the Order on a personal and philosophical level for some time now. My experiences as a Jedi are real ones and the alienation and hardship I felt as a Knight was real and haunts me still. With that said, I feel it is no longer appropriate to monopolize politically on the death and destruction that the Order currently endures, despite my supporters and colleagues urging me to do so.

However, my colleagues in the United Republic Coalition have a right to say what they wish. The benefits of living in a democracy is the ability to voice our opinions publicly even when those views are unpopular, and I still believe no-one, not even the Order, should be immune to criticism. I will defend that right to my death, no one can or ever should try to forcefully silence anyone.

But with all that said, I feel my time in public life has come to an end, at least for now. I’m not quite sure what the future holds for me but that is a personal journey I will take over the next few years, I’m sure. Thank you everyone.

With that, the soon to be former Senator left the conference in a rush and refused to answer anymore questions.

The Empire in conjunction with G.R.I.D (Galactic Republic Intelligence Division) has confirmed that the fighting has spread into neighboring systems of Bescane, Kalee and Muunilinst. The Empire has refused to provide a statement, but instead has submitted territorial information which the Galactic HoloNews has submitted into the galactic charts.

The fighting thus far has been one sided, with the mysterious forces baring the similar emblem of the Empire on the winning side. Republic analyst Zarri Bek’ana stated,

“The scenario that is occurring is very similar to that of a civil war, particularly in a historical sense. An attack on the capital and then all surrounding systems speaks to the rebel forces agenda. They’re quite clearly sick of the government, and want to take over. The Republic will likely keep an eye on the war, and if it threatens its borders it’ll be interesting to see what happens.”

The Republic Defense Forces have refused to comment on the fighting thus far, but we’ll continue to press on and recommend you stay tuned. More as this develops.