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A group of Corellian shipwright unions have succeeded in obtaining a court date for legal proceedings against the executive board of the Selonian Shipyards, after many cycles of intense negotiation and industrial action. The lawsuit, dated for early next year and supported by high-profile law firm Ghorm, Rilt & Zarkon, aims to force the Shipyards to abandon their long-gestating layoffs scheme which would endanger the livelihoods of up to 1,000 employees.

In a statement to the press, F’lksith, Secretary of Employment for the Selonian Shipyards, said;

“…we have worked long and hard to find common ground with the unions, even to the extent of proposing an entirely new business plan for the next fiscal year. Unfortunately, that effort has been for naught. This latest development is little more than bullying by the unions, who care little for the tens of thousands of our employees who will suffer even more should their demands be met.”

A statement from the unions has yet to be made. It remains uncertain how this drawn-out dispute will unfold, but the impact on trade within the sector is already being felt. The price of replacement components, particularly those manufactured by the Selonian Shipyards, has risen by an average of 6% due to the drop in production as a result of industrial action, and the number of new contracts being signed by the Shipyards has also been affected.

With neither side willing to budge, it appears likely that external intervention may be required before this situation can be resolved. As always, GHN will have the latest updates as they happen.

T.R. Bankiss // GHN

An attempt at sabotage on a Koensayr transport due for a Corellian facility was prevented through Jedi intervention on 297.04. The cargo carrier was spotted entering Coronet at high speeds but less than a minute into the city witness reports say that the carriers  emergency breaks were activated in time before it could reach it’s destination, preventing any collision. It was said that two Jedi personnel were seen leaving the scene after being spotted talking with CorSec task forces.

The official statement so far notes the interference of one sentient saboteur and one droid extension, of which the memory core is now in CorSec possession. As of yet CorSec has not released the identity of the saboteur, nor any other information regarding the droid.

Should more information be published, we shall keep you posted.

In a small ceremony held this afternoon, long-time AgriCorps member Vrook Darl has been granted a lifetime placement in the gardens of the Room of a Thousand Fountains here on Coruscant. The senior member has recently and successfully spearheaded the re-flourishing of the rebuilt Dantooine enclave.

His responsibilities have ranged from leading reforestation efforts to organizing agricultural designs on several planets. Before all this, he spent many years working on assignment with various settlers and indigenous groups. For these and other recognized services, the Council of Reassignment has granted Darl’s wish to be stationed on Coruscant for the remainder of his days.

Jedi Master Phoe Nhix

Jedi High Councillor

Disaster has struck in the Cirius System, and the tranquil planet of Caamas has once again been struck by a disaster of sentient origin. It has been reported than a yet unidentified operation used an artificial cave system as the site for a particle accelerator. The purpose for the experiments is, as of time of reporting, unclear, but the effects are being felt planet-wide.

Caamas’ surface, initially devastated in 19 BBY by the Galactic Empire, faces immediate ecological collapse through the disappearance of entire ecosystems. Representatives from Bothawui have already announced plans to dispatch relief teams to aid in the rescue and preservation of the surviving species. Acting Chief of State Admiral Wilkinson has called an emergency Senate meeting to discuss full-scale disaster relief and environmental aid.

We here at GHN express our deepest sympathies for the Camassi people, and will continue to bring you further updates on this disaster.

Ular Tenn // GHN

Wookiee core drive artist Kortuvva announced this morning that she will be working on a collaboration album with the renowned Trandoshan glitz composer, Blackscale. The pairing of heavy core drive with glitz melodies is not unheard of, but the coming-together of these historically opposed racial styles has been met with heavy criticism. Kortuvva’s fans have responded with outcry, as the majority of her music features racially-charged themes and lyrics.

When asked for comment, Kortuvva responded by saying:

“Blackscale is a talented musician and an intelligent businessman. Working with him to combine musical styles in spite of our racial differences breaks musical precedent. In coming together, our music can show the galaxy this: the hatred that has driven our species apart for so long is truly, a thing of the past.”

GHN attempted to contact Jedi Master Kara Yelay, pupil of the late Jedi Master Mardus Jeul, for comment on the matter. Master Jeul had earned respect from Wookiees, and Trandoshans alike, for being instrumental in peace talks between the two races. In maintaining with the Order’s stance of neutrality, Master Yelay refused to comment on the matter, though we suspect that the Jedi will be watching this mixture of art and culture with as much interest as we have here in the studio.

Rin Jaicup // GHN