JEDI HoloNet

Unusual news out of the Capital today, as a gang of Talz based in the Esk Borough of the city have offered an ultimatum: for all Humans and their genetic cousins to leave the planet immediately or face deadly consequences.

The farfetched demand comes without any prior notoriety on the part of the Talz gang, which is known as the “Homeland Esks” to local authorities. Up to this point, the gang, which consists of no more than two dozen individuals and has historically operated in relative seclusion, has been responsible for crimes no more heinous than petty theft. However, it appears that there has been a sudden change of focus, as the Esks may be seeking legitimacy amid plans by the Capital to completely renovate the borough, which would result in the temporary displacing of its residents—including the Esks.

In response to the issued threat, Captain Elros Khien of the Alzoc Security Forces assured citizens that there was little for them to fear: “In spite of the bravado, the Homeland Esks are no more than minor criminals whose pride has been upset by the loss of their claimed territory. Human and Near-Human citizens have nothing to fear for their safety and well-being, as we have deployed a supplementary unit of peace-keeping droids with a supervisory officer in the area to ensure no harm comes to any individual. Furthermore, the City Council has requested that I reiterate public knowledge that relations between the Alzoc government and the native Talz population remain friendly and co-operative as always.”

In conjunction with the press conference, the A.S.F issued a warrant of arrest for Oerl Tan, the leader of the Homeland Esks who is suspected of having issued the public threat. He is reported to have dyed, red fur on his head as a distinguishing marker. If you happen to see Mister Tan, please take appropriate action and alert the A.S.F. immediately.

It was early this morning that Rylos Vin, former Jedi Padawan Learner and Lieutenant Commander of the 191st Infantry Division in the Alliance-Commonwealth Coalition forces, was exiled by the High Council of the Jedi Order. Vin was then released to the Galactic Republic Naval Judiciary Branch to be court-martialed under the charge of “Dereliction of Duty”. The Naval Office states it has reason to believe that Commander Vin “left his post with neither orders nor intent on returning” during the Mandalorian sieges of Mon Calamari. Though no official sentence has been issued it is likely the former Jedi will face both a dishonorable discharge and incarceration. How long Vin will be committed to a military detention facility, if convicted, remains undetermined.

Listed as Missing In Action during the siege on Mon Calamari, Rylos Vin recently resurfaced on the planet of Handooine. Attempting to create ID Docs under a false identity, Vin was electronically flagged and immediately taken into custody by local law enforcement officers. He was held in the spaceport until Jedi from Ossus arrived to transport him back to Coruscant to be put on before the Jedi High Council.

The question as to why Rylos Vin fled the battle of Mon Calamari remains unanswered as the military courts are not forthcoming with information at this time. In light of these events concerns are raised; What does the Republic have to hide in regard to Coalition military personnel who are still considered missing? Do the military courts reserve the right to prosecute for such crimes that occurred before it’s reorganization into the New Galactic Republic? Time will tell as this case draws to a close.

Hoping to keep the Galaxy informed;

This is Ler Voon…

Signing off.

After several years of border skirmishes with pirates and even the Republics own Defense Forces, the Mandalorians finally seem willing to engage in diplomatic talks with members of the Republic Senate.

With Mandalorian patrols stretching further past the armistice line each month since the formal end to the war, the Senate issued a final warning last night, threatening a possible return to hostilities if Mandalorian naval forces continued to venture accross the border. Surprisingly the Mandalorians appear to have taken this to heart, withdrawing the greater majority of their patrols back within their own territories and requesting a ‘face-to-face meeting with someone who can speak for the Republic.’

Where this meeting will occur and when are not yet known and the location will undoubtedly be subject to intense to security once a date is decided. For now however it seems a return to war is looking less likely.

More to come..

It was nearly 80 standard years ago that the Jedi Temple of Bespin was demolished in order to placate citizens who were no longer willing to subsidize the institution. Unfortunately, since that time, multiple conflicts and wars have engulfed galactic civilization, the galaxy’s Jedi participating in some form during each event. Whether they have been seen as heroes or villains, as convenient scapegoats or stalwart defenders, it is without a doubt that our lives would be much different without the Jedi Order being part of our history.

Ukase Jar-Vim, a wealthy, retired businessman born and raised on Bespin’s Cloud City, remembers the Jedi’s stay on the planet rather fondly. “When I was just a sproutling, my friends and I would often walk by the Temple, hoping to sneak a peek over the walls. One day when I was alone and trying to spy on their training, I lost my balance and fell off the rampart, only to have one of the Jedi catch me in midair. From then on, I’ve always seen the Order’s presence as a good thing, in spite of the poison that’s been spit from the mouths of politicians throughout time.”

In spite of the Jedi Order continuing to be a controversial organization, Jar-Vim has commissioned a statue to honor the Jedi to be erected adjacent to the Temple’s old grounds, which today houses a popular mall. The statue will, according to Jar-Vim, be made of iron to represent “the durability of Jedi Knights” and will be formed after the vague likeness of the Jedi that rescued him from his fall—a muscle-bound Human male with short, cropped hair.

“I at least hope that the citizens of Cloud City will look upon the figure and remember that we owe much of our livelihood to the sacrifice of Jedi”, says Jar-Vim. “Whether these sacrifices are shown in moments of greatness or in flashes of anonymity, I believe that the Jedi will always be here to keep us churning.”

A logistics manager of the Asenti Nutri-Corp has been identified by planetary officials on Olanet as the one responsible for designating contaminated nerf meat for shipment. Amid an ongoing investigation, manager Kelsin Nauer surrendered himself to law enforcement and confessed that he was paid by executives from a competing meat-producing company to damage the reputation of the Asenti Nutri-Corp. Nauer alleges that he was approached by a third party a cycle prior to the incident to “identify methods to discredit Asenti and execute appropriate actions to the fullest of [his] ability”.

While the names of the executives and the competing company remain anonymous, officers report that they have an individual in their custody who is suspected to have facilitated the deal with Nauer. As investigators hope to ascertain the names of the executives in quick fashion, they have nevertheless confirmed that no contaminated nerf meat was found to have been shipped either prior to or after the whistleblower’s testimony. With this news, the Outer Rim may heave a sigh of relief as citizens may once again purchase their favorite cuts of nerf without fear.

The other plus side to what may have been a daunting outcome? In spite of worries about a potential blip in the Olaneti economy, an increased demand for bantha meat in the Hunnoverrs Sector has deposited significant capital into the accounts of rural farmers who herd the beasts. This recent development then begs the question of whether or not bantha meat will see a permanent increase in demand following the scare, as potential investors speculate the market in hopes of making a profit.