JEDI HoloNet

An extensive poll conducted by Galactic HoloNews shows that on the whole for galactic citizens, the ongoing war has affected everyday life significantly, as 46% claim that the war has “affected their lives partially”, while 28% say that it has “affected their lives greatly”. These citizens, made up of peoples from both the Alliance and Commonwealth, also place the majority of blame for the slipping economic climate on the shoulders of the war, with an overwhelming majority of 77% saying it is indeed the chief cause of the recent recession.

Politically however, the two chief members of the Coalition are split in terms of their citizens’ approval. While the Commonwealth leadership under Prime Minister Selanne sits atop a commendable approval rating of 65% of polled citizens, the Galactic Senate under Chief of State Aquitenne sloshes around helplessly in the political sewers of a 22% approval rating, respectfully. Despite the significant surge of new blood into the Senate, there seems to be no tangible change to policy outside of the lifted ban on Jedi, resulting in a negligible difference when being compared to the previous Congress.

In all, stories such as the continued threat to the Corporate Sector and the disastrous invasion of Taris only fuel the fire for a deteriorating morale amongst citizens under the protection of the Coalition. With recent reports showing that the Lvcam system has likely been subject to another invasion by Ascendancy forces, it seems a turning of the tide is still in reluctant waiting for the leaders of what is supposed to be the greatest military might in the entire Galaxy.

281.03 – Keth Tohll // GHN

The Planet of Taris

Breaking news has pushed aside new year celebrations as the Taris system has been invaded en mass by Mandalorian forces. According to reports, Coalition naval defenses in orbit around Taris have been overwhelmed by a “gargantuan” Mandalorian fleet, which has effectively paved the way for planetary invasion just as this news was received. All persons who have planned transportation to the planet are, without doubt, vehemently advised to keep themselves safe at home.

Military insiders say that the invasion is a probable sign that the Coalition naval counter-attack based on Taris has failed and, moreover, the Coalition fleet has most likely been lost due to the (reported) compared numerical superiority of the present Mandalorian forces. No official confirmation has yet been released by the Galactic Coalition Military in regard to this speculation.

That is all we have for now in regard to this terrible news. For the safety of galactic citizens, we once again stress caution for those who have planned travel to the Taris system to remain at home during this holiday celebration.

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Reports dictate that the city of Ravelin has been surrounded by Ascendancy infantry units, correlating with the loss of several key air turrets in the surrounding landscape on Bastion. While battalions under the command of Jedi have managed to repel invading forces from the defense of reenforced fortifications, morale has quickly taken a dreary slide downward into the realms of potential defeat for the Coalition.

Since Ravelin first faced attack from the forces of the Ascendancy on .17, the strength of the Coalition has seemingly been zapped as time has continued to pass by in its grim march to ultimate consequence. More and more, the Chiss Ascendancy has proven to be an effective war machine, perhaps superseding the heralded abilities of the Mandalorians, who are, let us not forget, waging their own successful campaign in the depths of the Outer Rim. Is it possible that the Galactic Alliance, the undisputed heavyweight backing the Coalition, is not as strong as we once thought?

We must now force ourselves to look back upon preceding events and question the reasoning behind our current state as a Galaxy. Why did the Ascendancy act so boldly in invading the now defunct Northern Commonwealth? For what reasons did the Alliance stay idly by until the Mandalorians pierced its borders? Did a Jedi truly assassinate Beviin, and if they didn’t, would the Mandalorians have invaded regardless? These are the questions that we must ask ourselves, lest we stand complacent in our own ignorance until the Core itself faces a poorly understood wrath of a misinterpreted enemy.

280.31 – Bak Sota // GHN

Lt. Gen. Iyel Dontin Standing at Attention

Recent reports indicate that a significant number of commissioned Jedi have just been given their first assignments from the Galactic Coalition Military. Gathering at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, the Jedi will then be sent to the various warfronts in the Outer Rim following a formal reporting in for duty.

The news comes as a relief to many Coalition officials who have been working tirelessly on the logistics of Jedi assignment for the past cycle, in addition to stationed troops around the Galaxy. While not all commissioned Jedi have been assigned at the present time, it was divulged that most would be notified “within the coming days”.

However, the Jedi are not alone in their growing list of active-duty soldiers, as garrisons from around the Core have been deployed for what is said to be a “significant mission” in close proximity to Mandalorian space. Analysts speculate that this is the start of a large counter-offensive beginning at the Taris system, though no official reports have said so definitively. Stayed tuned to Galactic HoloNews as new information passes through the speedway.

280.27 – Uvek Tarlaast // GHN

Lt. Gen. Rash Loist as Captured on the Battlefields of Kalee (Photo Taken by Sgt. Nov Sreta)

Ascendancy troops have vacated the surface of Kalee following the first involvement of Jedi within the ranks of the Coalition. Lieutenant General and Jedi Knight Rash Loist, a survivor of the Mandalorian assault of Yavin IV, lead what was reported to be a daring assault against a main Chiss encampment within the thick of the Kunbal Jungle, resulting in the eventual retreat of the sparse invasionary troops. While battle still rages on Bastion and Muunilinst remains constantly threatened by attack, the Jedi Order has proven itself to be a valuable asset following its first official involvement of the war.

However, not all is good news for the Coalition and its allies, as financial markets have taken a large hit following the news that the all too important Corporate Sector will likely be facing an imminent attack from Ascendancy forces. An important asset for the wealth of the Galactic Alliance, and the entire Galaxy itself, the news of imminent attack inspired a lack of confidence in the hearts of traders in the economy, resulting in a sharp downturn in the worth of galactic companies.

As more systems fall to invading forces, the dwindling of resources from the so-called “cash planets” will only make things worse for billions of citizens, as the certainty of jobs in the current times becomes more and more dubious by the day. While the war has yet to hit the heart of the Galaxy, it has nevertheless caused much disruption in the hearts of its hard-working citizens.

280.22 – Aigo Rafaj // GHN