JEDI HoloNet

Representatives from Skye Systems claim that a Senior Technician of theirs died in a speeder accident at the capital. The speeder was seen traveling North through the East Sector late in the afternoon.

Security suggested that the facial recognition systems placed around the city for use in criminal justice were purposed with finding the doctor by staff records after he missed a mandatory department meeting. A representative with security suggests that the records were not conclusive and that their department has been unable to confirm the actual state of the Doctor at this time.

Skye Systems has been an important actor in many local projects on Alzoc 3 by pumping money into the economy in the form of using local sites for research and development. Galactic Alliance representatives suggested that the allegations of a rift between Skye Systems and Local Security were exaggerated and that relations only soured as a sense of competitiveness.

Rumors suggest that local interests have also necessitated the recruitment of the Jedi Order in establishing an understanding firsthand of the Doctor’s disappearance. Doctor Leen’s personal records and Holonet information have been removed from public access as of tonight and Skye assures that an autopsy will be completed and provided to confirm Leen’s death as a result of the incident.

Security Chief Ikto Lon was not available for comment.

Archus Clivi // GHN

Wide-ranging governmental reform on New Alderaaan has reached an impasse following fierce debate over the proposal of reintroducing a monarchy to the planet.

Once a settlement founded by survivors of Alderaan’s destruction in 0ABY, the planet, now with a population of 5 million, has seen a resurrection of old Alderaanian traditions and customs in the past decade, with the monarchy representing the pinnacle of the process. New Alderaan is currently governed by the Alderaanian Council, comprised of more than a hundred elected officials, the future of which is under heavy discussion.

The pro-monarchy movement has a significant following among the New Alderaanian population, but it remains to be decided who, if any, should sit on a New Alderaanian throne. Positioning themselves as candidates are members of the Antilles, Omas, Panteer and Organa families, each commanding a great deal of support among the people.

With the sparse numbers of survivors of Alderaan’s destruction, the legitimacy of these bloodlines has been called into question, particularly that of the Organa family whose link to the original bloodline, Leia Organa-Solo, was in fact adopted.

There is also strong support for those campaigning for an elected monarchy, similar to the former Commonwealth world of Naboo, as well as external intervention from the Galactic Alliance, though opposition to ‘outside meddling’ as it’s been called has been frowned upon.

Of note, leading members of the Panteer family have voiced opposition to GA intervention, holding that, “This is an internal affair, and an important step in re-establishing the sovereignty of Alderaan.”

It remains uncertain if and when a decision on the matter will be made, but this is an issue that the people of New Alderaan will not let go of easily. We will keep you updated as more comes in…

Now, we go over to Runson Tip with the lastest in sports…

“This is Runson Tip, reporting to you live with the GHN news team just outside the Blastech Convention Center here on Coruscant, bringing you the latest updates for this, the four-hundredth annual Galactic Series of Sabacc. I’m standing here with a literal living Corellian Sabacc legend, Getton Antillies. Getton, why don’t you tell us a little about why this event is so important?”

“Well Runson, the Galactic Series of Sabacc is turning four-hundred years old this year, and is making one hell of a comeback by doing so. For the better part of the conflict with the Ascendancy, the event was for the most part ignored, and several years, abandoned all together. Another suitable host planet was found on several occasions, but the fighting was just too much for most of the players to attend. This year we’ve opened up the field to allow for amateur, as well as professionals enter into the field.”

“Speaking of, with all the mixed levels of play, aren’t you….wait, wait, this just in, I’m receiving word that the envoy for the Ascendancy team of players has just made it through customs. There was a lot of speculation about their involvement, particularly so soon after the cease-fire, what’s your take on this Getton?”

“I don’t think the Galactic Alliance has much to worry about at the Convention Center. Ever weary of cheaters, the Board has enlisted the help of Jedi Master’s Phoe Nhix and Eolk Trenthz, to help monitor the event and alert security of any foul play.”

“There’s no concern of any foul play on behalf of the Jedi?”

“None whatsoever, the pot winnings are going towards rebuilding and resuscitation of war-torn families and worlds. There will be a winner, with a prize and notable glory attached, but the focus of this year’s event is on rebuilding relations with war-weary friends and neighbors in the simplest way possible; order up a cold ale and deal another hand of cards!”

“Well said Getton. Getton Antillies here with the Galactic Series of Sabacc, I’m Runson Tip, back to you at the GHN studios.”

Thank you Runson.

That is the lastest for today from us at the GHN, I’m Ular Tenn.

A body crashing through one of the private booths of the III Starships in Alzoc Capital was reason for much commotion this evening. Upon further inspection, the male Gran appeared to have been shot with a blaster at point-blank range before being launched from a high ledge.

Jedi presence in the area intervened within moments after the event took place. Eyewitness reports state to have counted as many as six Jedi on the scene, involving themselves in the entire happening. Reports from apartments further down the block mentioned to have counted at least three active lightsabers at some point during the encounter. Chief Lón of the capital’s security department had this to say:

“As was reported, we can confirm that an individual did indeed perish in a fall from one of the upper levels late in the evening of 295.01. We are treating the incident as a homicide and as such, cannot comment further at this time. We would like to ensure our law-abiding citizens that we believe this to have been an isolated incident, and are actively investigating the situation with someone already being brought in for questioning in connection to the incident. Our streets are still safe to walk. Thank you, that will be all.”

With no confirmation as to the extent of the involvement of the Jedi present on the scene we can only go by eye witness account of their activities before the incident was said to have taken place. Reports say that the Jedi were seen hauling equipment back and forth between the hotel where the alleged murder was said to have happened. This then transcends into madness as the Jedi became involved in a stand off high above the street levels. Soon after Alzoc medical and forsensic teams showed up on the scene cornering off the area where the alleged victim of the fall is said to have been. Rumours have it that one other victim was killed during the chase but this has yet to be confirmed in full detail.

We will look to keep you informed about this, as more comes in.

Archus Clivi, GHN.

There has been trouble among stock speculators this week as the arms and defence industry has seen an downturn in shareholder confidence. Sources tell us that with the rumour of a possible down-scaling of all defense contractors within Alliance space, several companies that once flourished during the wartime are now looking at alternative means of production.

One such individual that has led the charge in production change-over is Ebon Raddyx, majority stockholder and CEO of Raddyx Corporation, who stated in a press statement earlier this week:

“Raddyx has been a household name in the defence industry for long enough. Now, in peacetime as well as during conflict, Raddyx will continue to bring quality products and competitive prices with our new agricultural line of products, as well as our new home decorator line. We’ve got excellent people in both fields that, along with myself, will continue to bring you the Raddyx standard of excellence.”

With tensions between the Chiss Ascendancy and the Mandalorians clans remaining above pre-war levels, Alliance military officials have been quick to dismiss concerns that this potential downsizing of the Alliance’s arms budget will have a negative impact on security within Alliance space. Speaking on GHN’s morning broadcast, Coridan Noy’fay, deputy leader of the Alliance’s ministry of defence had this to say on the matter:

“The security of Alliance worlds and their citizens has always been, and always will be our foremost priority. Demilitarisation is a key part of the peace process and if that is successful, we will consider a similar gesture. Any future alterations to our military spending will be in line with the current economic and military environment.”

Economic advisors have latched onto this idea as a cornerstone of economic recovery in Alliance space. A full report on the state of the Alliance economy and how to improve it is expected to be released by the Galactic Economics Institute within the next cycle.