Holonet

[Onderin Starlisk]

Another comm went onto the holonet.

 

"This is Ambassador Talis representing the Republic military. The claims of the notorious mass-murderer Vladimir Faust are to be ignored. Mon Calamari made its intentions to join the Republic as afforded by the peace treaty clear, and immediately before they made the change official, Faust himself destroyed them.

 

"Clearly he is as insane as he is dangerous--he would kill millions or billions of innocents to protect his pride or punish them for an act of free will with which he did not agree.

 

"Furthermore, Faust's apparent crusade against the rest of the galaxy is to be dealt with strictly. He would impose the rule of the Sith over the galaxy, a rule which has been marked with oppression and death in its periods of dominance in galactic history. Rest assured that the Republic will not allow for this to happen."

[fuzzy_ewok]

New Ewok singing sensations "Looking for Venue!"

 

The bomb riddled, irradiated remains of the Forest Moon of Endor are silent, but the surviving Ewoks are not. With their new hit, YUB NUB Eee Chop YUB NUB, the Ewok sensations of Looking for Venue! will be touring a galaxy near you.

 

Stay tuned for listings and venues.

 

[Lord Ar-Pharazon]

The following program contains mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.

 

A large studio audience is shown, cheering and applauding for another episode of a popular cooking program. The critically acclaimed studio announcer's voice then takes over.

 

”œLadies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Galactic Food Network here at Studio Eight! Today we have a special guest host for your viewing pleasure. Please give a warm welcome to Lord Ar-Pharazon, renowned Sith Master and chef extraordinaire. He gives out death like candy, and now he's here and ready to show us one of his sweetest recipes!”

[ObliviousKnight]

((Okay, so the actual post made me sick to my stomach (or I might have reacted rather badly to a cup of coffee for some weird reason), but seriously, was it necessary to make that OOC comment?))

 

Apparently the Jedi's communications systems experienced something of a technological fart, because a transmission containing Armiena Darkfire's voice was leaked to the Holonet.

 

”œI've been looking and looking, but I've never been able to find that sort of information on Master Windu. A Jedi like him””it's only natural that any in-depth information concerning him was destroyed or scattered to who knows where during the Purge. I can't say where you'd find information on him””I've even tried Obroa-Skai”¦. nothing. Sorry I couldn't help. Hopefully you'll have better luck with your research elsewhere.”

[Jidai Geki]

Knock the OOC chatter off. Dredik, do not make a completely OOC post in RP again.

[King Kheldar vos Correlli]

KVC Enterprises Looking to Purchase Republic Senator

 

Famed Merchant Price starts opening bids at 10,000,000 credits anuually.

 

Naboo: An advertisement issued by KVC Enterprises Naboo branch has put out a bid of 10,000,000 credits for any senator of the Republic to "represent the interests of KVC Enterprises and the free flow of markets and goods through the greater galaxy." To further this aim, the eccentric industrialist and trader offered an opening bid of 10,000,000 credits for any senator who would take this job. This has been dubbed the "Illinois Initiative" on behalf of Blago Illini, the executive who pitched the idea to the company.

 

The senator, should he adhere to this contract with the company, will be asked to promote the usage of Corellian Engineering Corporation parts and ships, weapons and armor distributed by KVC Enterprise's subsidiaries, and also argue for the company's construction firms to undertake public works projects for the Republic at large. Additionally, lower capital gains, sales, and property taxes would be pushed for industries in which the company does business.

 

A further statement by the Naboo chief factor for the company issued a further statement:

 

"We believe this offer, being made openly and in good faith, will not breach any rules or laws of the Republic according to our legal department. It will adhere to the strict and ethical rules for lobbyists, and ultimately prove beneficial to both our parent company and the Republic."

 

KVC himself could not be reached for comment, but this plan reportedly has his full approval. As of yet, there have been no takers for the company's offer, spurring speculation that the opening bid may soon double.

[Scorp Jedi Knight]

((wrong thread ))

[Slicer]

The figure stood up on a some what secured Holonet broadcast. This transmission wasn't meant for the whole world to see but, was quick enough and fast enough to get it to the right people. Who he needed to see it. The voice scrambler mixed in with the audio speakers the voice was coming from, allowed for voice recognition systems to fail utterly on any one foolish enough trying to identify the speaker in that matter.

 

It was more or less his voice that came across, his actual image shrouded in a low light yet concentrated light setting, such as an alley, broadcast room or work room.

 

”œZara Nargal Co-owner of the Link Organization. It seems you have lied to me. If this is a misunderstanding Contacting me with in the next Seventy-two Coursantti hours over the matter. I would hate to cease all contact with your”¦particular organization and begin an event of unpleasantness.”

[Cephi]

A Live Feed comes onto the air depicting to children in a dark passageway, petrified for their lives shaking terribly. At the edge of what is shown in the video feed one can see a blaster rifle pointing. Turning the camera, the galaxy gets its first glimpse of a Nagai man who is holding the gun.

 

"Ladies and Gentlemen of the galaxy. I am a gun for hire. Many people share my profession, and most of our work is respectable. But today, I recieved the worst work of all."

 

The camera goes back to the Children.

 

"Zara Nargal, has asked me to kill these two children, children of a galactic senator, to grab some more influence in Galactic holdings."

 

Two blasts go off and the children are immediately plastered onto the nearby wall.

 

"To all out there working in these conditions. We need to stop these sort of atrocities from occuring. Destroy the Link."

 

The communication ends.

[Zara Nargal]

The screen lights up with a very solemn looking Zara. She is composed, though obviously under a great deal of stress.

 

"I can't say how much it disturbs me that these allegations have been made against me and the Link Organisation. There are those out there that take joy in belittling others that they cannot control. The Link is here for the people. We are a politically neutral Organisation and I believe it is for this reason that we are being targeted.

 

I have received blackmail demands and death threats from a Sith Master and now they slander my name by saying it was I that had those poor children killed. I am a Mother. I have children of my own. My Casino is family orientated - not just for those that like the occasional flutter. Those that know me would know too that I am not capable of harming defenceless children. I know the joy that having children brings and would not take that away from anyone else. They are saying that this is for political gain. The Link is neutral. There is no need for that.

 

In turn, if anyone has any information regarding the slanderous Nagai who committed such a horrific crime, please come forward. I will offer 100,000 credits for the Nagai's capture and for him to be brought before Emperor Black to be dealt with legally.

 

*~* The screen fades out to black *~*

[Leialla Clia Madornja]

A large voice can be heard muffled as it crackles to life over the Holonet channel... However the sound is so disconcerted that the identity can't be discerned.

 

:: To anyone who it may concern, like the Emperor of the Imperials. It seems Smash Daisaku of the Black Sun thinks it's comical to blow away chunks of Tatooine in order to get his way....

 

Pertaining to the Emperor I will put it in terms of your perspective. He is blowing away your property.

 

I would ask if justice can be dealt swiftly to the meddlesome and malicious Black Sun dictator... ::

[Silas]

TWO MAJOR POLITICAL FIGURES MURDERED

 

In a bizarre string of events it has been discovered in the past few hours that two major political figures have been murdered. The first, Jacen Onnd, was one of the higher ups and one time leader of the criminal organization known as Black Sun. His body was identified by local authorities with a shot in his forehead and the entire floor of the Black Sun Citadel that he was found on completely obliterated. Not much else is known at this time.

 

The second was the senator from Corellia. He was murdered in much the same fashion as the former Black Sun Operative and it is suspected that the two were murdered by the same person. The suspected killer's remains were found burned with the murder weapon on a rooftop adjacent to the Corellian senator's balcony. There was no information at press time as to the motive behind this attack, or when any new information will be available.

[Leialla Clia Madornja]

A nicely dressed Human female approaches the screen in a two piece suit and a broad smile...

 

"Hello, I am broadcasting from a secure channel upon the planet of Nar Shadaa. I am calling out an advertisement for large loads of spice that my benefactor would like to "get rid of" as it were. He wishes a great deal of compensation, but only asks for private investors. Any organizational employee will be met with disdain and no return information."

 

The women breaks for a moment as she brushes her long auburn curly hair back out of her face.

 

"I am posting my comm number and once we have met in person I will see whether or not you are what my benefactor is looking for. I am aware my life is forfeit should I get into any trouble so I have nothing to lose... If you wish to test the odds and show up with an army, you will find nothing..."

 

The woman smiled brightly and cackled slightly into the mike...

 

"Again, any private investors interested in spice, please call me back on this comm number and we will meet face to face on Nar Shadaa..." finished the woman as she once again pulled the hair from her eyes and left the little cubicle she had sat herself in...

[Ulan]

Felicia, a purple female Twilek, appears in front of a mound of rubble that was once the Sith Temple.

 

"Felicia," asks Sulba, the channel's anchor woman, "is there any new word from the authorities on who is responsible? Was it an accident caused by some strange Sith experiment, or is there reason to believe terrorists could be responsible?"

 

"The definite feel here at ground zero, Sulba, is that Republic terrorists are responsible for this obvious act of aggression. Security networks from nearby buildings have been analyzed and it has been determined that the explosions did not come from within the building, but seemed to erupt from precise locations around the building."

 

"Besides blaming this on Republic terrorists, is there any word on specific suspects, Felicia?" asked Sulba.

 

"Oddly enough, Sith security cameras have yet to reveal any specific perpetrators. Investigators claim it is almost as if a ghost is responsible for the crime. Such accusations call into question the only known faction to support such tactics, the Jedi. Only a Jedi could sneak into a heavily guarded stronghold in broad daylight while avoiding detection. Authorities are cautious to point fingers due to the political implications, but the evidence is beginning to stack up. Regardless, this event is sure to weaken the already strained relationship between the Empire and New Republic. Officials hope this action will not lead to war."

 

The camera fades back to the Channel 91 News Studio where Sulba, a white human female sits with a concerned look on her face. "Thank you Felicia. We all here at XMFY 91 certainly support your last statement, Felicia." Sulba turns and looks into another camera.

 

"In other news, the manager of a local weapons retailer was found dead this afternoon." A picture of the Galactic Gunshop appears in the top right corner of the screen. Law officials can be seen roping off the crime scene and exiting the building with a large black bag.

 

"Security cameras have revealed two suspects." A picture of Quintus Song and Rod-yak Val fade onto the screen. "Any individual with information on the whereabouts of these two men should immediately contact Coruscant authorities. Both men are considered heavily armed and highly dangerous."

 

A clip from the Galactic Gunshop's security cameras appears on the screen. "Both men can be seen here fighting against the clerk of the store, a Mr. Mann." The video shows Rodya pointing his gun towards the clerk and Quintus jumping over the counter shooting Mann in the head. Video footage quickly fades back to Sulba, "The two criminals wasted no time in fleeing the scene. It is believed one of the individuals was severely injured during the fray, but with help from his partner escaped before authorities could arrive on the scene. The police arrived just as Mr. Val's personal craft, identified as the Frozen Thunder, blasted into orbit. A jump to hyperspace was made before authorities could intercept the craft. No bounties have been issued as of yet for the two men's capture, but local merchants are discussing the possibility."

 

A bald man appears on the screen being interviewed by another reporter, "I own Jola's Parts and Supplies across the street. I don't want these ruffians making their way into my shop and creating the same mess. Something's got to be done."

 

"Action is sure to be swift," reports Sulba as the footage moves back into the studio.

 

A new story icon pops up in the left corner of the screen, next to Sulba's head. "Recent excavations in the city's underground this week have uncovered evidence to the beginnings of life on Coruscant..."

[Raynuk Montar]

Immediately following the news on the attack on the Sith Temple on Coruscant, most of the well known Holonet channels fizzled out to static for a moment, before a very different picture came into focus. It was the silhouette of a man, visible from his shoulders up to the top of his hooded head. Wherever this man was transmitting from, it was isolated and dark, giving a very eerie feel to the atmosphere to which this interruption would be viewed in. The only visible light in the scene was a faint blue glow behind the figure which illuminated the walls from below, and the glow of the holonet transmitter casting shadowy light on the face of the figure.

At the moment, the man's face was hidden for the most part, a hood pulled low over his features, leaving only his mouth and a few barely visible strands of white hair to be used to identify the man. At first the silhouette appeared to be statuesque, but soon the mouth on this figure curled into a scowl. His head rose, revealing the odd reflection of light within his eyes as he seemed to be staring at each and every soul who was fortunate enough to be watching the transmission.

 

"The report you have just heard regarding the unwarranted and un-honorable act of aggression upon the Sith Temple on Coruscant is true. For many, there are still questions regarding this attack that remain un-answered. Those answers will now be revealed, so that all will know the truth of this galaxy and those who claim to protect it. It the Jedi who attacked the Sith Temple. It was the Jedi who invaded Imperial space, perpetrated an attack on Imperial ground, and attacked the Sith's magnificent temple. The main perpetrator is known to the Sith... Many have seen his face, and far more have died to his hands as a result of this Jedi's rampage over the years. These so called protectors of the galaxy instead sew destruction and murder upon innocent civilians and Sith alike."

 

The voice of the man was firm and commanding, his eyes seeming to pierce deeper and deeper into the watcher's mind with every passing second. His eyes narrowed, and the voice continued.

 

"This was not the first of these such attacks on the Sith by the Jedi perpetrated in recent times. Not a month ago, the Jedi invaded Coruscant as well, bringing with them a bounty hunter, commonly thought to be the scum of the universe. This Invasion... I am sad to report, had DIRECTLY lead to the death of the Dark Lord of the Sith after the Dark Lord was fired on, unarmed and unprovoked, by this bounty hunter and his Jedi keepers."

 

The voice allowed a few moments to pass as the news of the death of the Dark Lord of the Sith was sure to cause some reactions, all of which were unseen to this speaker.

 

"There can be no doubt that the Jedi and the Republic that supports them, have broken the sanctity of this peace treaty not once but twice thus far. How long shall we let them strut around the galaxy with their holier then thou attitudes? How long will it be until these savages strike, unprovoked, once more? The Sith will not stand for un-provoked actions and attacks upon our existence any longer. If the citizens of this galaxy will not stand up and combat these wrongs, then the Sith will..."

 

The figure leaned forward in this moment, and pulled back his hood, revealing just who he was. Darth Quietus, Elder Sith Master and former Dark Lord of the Sith. A man who's face many Jedi knew, and even more feared.

 

"..WE will. To my Sith brethren, I implore you to double your efforts. Vengeance for our fallen brothers and sisters, and for the desecration of our temple shall be swift, calculated, and exact. Our Dark Lord is dead yes, but I will step up to the times, and rally us into the next era of our existence; an era without these Jedi manipulators and their Republic keepers!!!"

 

Quietus was grinning rather devilishly, his persona now seeping through the Holonet. He could almost feel the rallying cry of those he had inspired. With his message complete, the de facto Dark Lord leaned back once more, allowing the darkness to consume his features once more.

 

"And to the Jedi and the Republic... I promise to make your deaths long, arduous, and full of excruciating pain. See you soon...."

 

The picture fizzled out once more, leaving the image of the grinning Sith fresh in the minds of all who had just watched his speech.

[Wookiee Jedi]

An image of a dark furred Wookiee appeared all over the Holonet. He took a few short seconds to compose himself before he spoke his first address.

 

<< Citizens of the galaxy. The attack on the Sith temple had nothing to do with the Republic. The Jedi they spoke of had no ties to them. He was acting on our behalf. >>

 

The Wookiee paused, doing his best to give into the dramatic nature of his address.

 

<< We are the Freedom Alliance. We are not tied to the Imperials, nor are we tied to the Republic. We represent all the people who have been repressed down by the Imperials, and have suffered because the Republic takes it's sweet old time to aid us. But no longer! >>

 

The Wookiee showed off his fangs in a Wookiee type smile.

 

<< I am Teagaar, one of the many thousands of personnel of this alliance. Our challenge is to make both sides become aware of their crimes they have committed to the galaxy. Even now, we have massed together an army worthy enough to take on both sides if it should ever come to it. Both will find that fighting this new breed will prove difficult, as we have been fitted with supplies they have never seen before. >>

 

Teagaar paused, letting the information sink in.

 

<< If any side so wishes to negotiate any future hostile actions taken upon them, you may come to Corellia. Don't worry about finding us, we will find you. Have a good day citizens of the galaxy. >>

[Raynuk Montar]

Once more, the Holonet's main stations were broken into once more, as the same shadowy figure made his appearance. His face was no longer hidden as it was last time, for in the moment he felt no reason to hide behind smoke and mirrors.

 

"This... wookiee scum speaks of representing 'the people', yet who speaks for the citizens who have died by their hands? What of their families? Who shall speak for them? What does this Freedom Alliance have to say for taking the lives of the innocent"

 

Quietus's face and voice showed an eerie confidence and concern, allowing moments to pass before he continued.

 

"No, this wookiee and his Freedom Alliance do not speak for the people, they do not represent the people. The people represent the people. This Freedom Alliance is nothing more then a ploy at political and military power, like the many that came before. Why does this wookiee come to the defense of the Jedi and the Republic if he has no ties to them? I tell you this citizens of the galaxy, that this wookiee lies to you all. He makes grand statements and asks for negotiations as him and his Freedom Alliance hide in the shadows. He claims to be fighting the Republic and the Imperials, yet he attacks the Sith instead, a move that has no affect upon the Imperial war machine."

 

Quietus' eyes narrowed once more before he continued.

 

"This wookiee may have an explanation for the destruction of our temple, but he can offer no such explanation for the death of our Dark Lord or the attack upon the Sith that lead to the death of the Dark Lord. And that, citizens of the galaxy, is the first shot fired in the coming war, a war which the Jedi and the Republic have started."

 

By this point the look on Quietus' face was firm and empowered. He said nothing more, knowing that nothing more was needed to be said in response to the emergence of this Freedom Alliance. The facts and the future would be the judge of the outcome of this war. Reaching forward, the signal cut off, cutting back to static before the usual transmissions of news and advertisements cut back in.

[Lord Ar-Pharazon]

((OOC:)) Elder Sith Master, Raynuk? Did you acquire a time machine?

 

((IC:))

 

Immediately following Raynuk Montar's malevolent proclamation, a new message was issued. It was from a man, standing before a backdrop, depicting a burning hellscape with the souls of Jedi being destroyed by foul-colored flame. It was Ar-Pharazon, the eldest, and most powerful Sith alive.

 

”œGreetings, fine galaxy. It doesn't seem like all that long ago that at my lawful command, an Imperial Class Star Destroyer codenamed Murder One landed upon thousands and thousands of huge, overweight, brainless Wookiees on Kashyyyk, all protesting my just crusades. They made a testimonial of course, but so did I, upon them, leaving an impression of fetid blood and shattered bones on Kashyyyk that will remain an unforgettable hellspawn of nightmarish fright for centuries. You see, the truth is: everyone hates Wookiees.

 

Why is that? I mean, clearly, they're stronger and faster than humans, and more athletic, and more prone to dominating other races in the realm of athletic competition. Have they gained such an aptitude due to their constant flight from the legal authorities? I don't know. I'm not drawing conclusions, but merely positing an idea. They can run faster, jump higher, and even dunk with apparent ease, but can they think faster, or more accurately? Can they legislate better? Would they even want to?

 

I'm going to show you an image, which I believe speaks volumes. Take a look at this:

 

 

That is last year's Galactic Basketball Association championship team. I don't see a single human or rodian or among those faces. Do you? Certainly not. In this day and age, having a human male on one's team wouldn't be viable against the current ”œstate of the game.”

[Vihk]

A grey haired Mandalorian appears on the screen, a gruff undertone preceding his voice and demeanor...

:: Hi, I don't really know what to say, so I guess I'll just jump to it. I am looking for a bar tending/clerk job. If you need an extra bar hand, or even just an extra gun hand let me know.

 

Well.. I guess that's all there really is to say. My name is Vihk, and for more info here's my comm number::

 

The mandalorian clears his throat subtly and walks slowly off the screen.

[Cal Regium]

((Just to be clear, Balhann and Cal are the same person. Balhann is Cal's Name of State))

 

"Citizens of Naboo, today we face a crisis."

 

Senator Balhann looked straight ahead into the cameras, "The Empire has once again attacked our Republic without provocation, starting another war. Many of you have probably seen the footage released by the Empire depicting the destruction of the Sith Temple on Coruscant. The Empire would have you believe that the Jedi, supported by the Republic, purposefully attacked the Sith stronghold. I tell you these accusations are false. Our own Republic investigators have yet to determine the extent of Jedi involvement, but I assure you that in no way was such an attack sanctioned by Republic authorities."

 

Balhann lowers his hand and looks from left to right addressing the press, "The Republic would never have supported an action that would have disturbed the peace we so briefly enjoyed. I urge you, citizens, to examine Imperial transmissions critically and thoughtfully before judging."

 

A concerned expression washed over Senator Balhann's face, "I find that it is my duty, loyal citizens, to discuss with you today a serious issue that must be addressed. Perhaps it is time that the Republic broke all ties with the Jedi and their so-called enemies, the Sith. The dispute waged between those two organizations has brought endless carnage to our peaceful streets, sky lanes, and trade routes. It is time that we, a unified Republic, break our reliance on these””mystics." Cal's eyes narrowed and his face grew stern, "We have the technology to take care of ourselves. We no longer need the support from people claiming to have magical powers."

 

The press listening to the senator's speech shuffled and grew restless as Cal spoke out on a very controversial issue, "Many of you would claim that the Jedi have always been there to aid and protect us, why abandon them now?"

 

"That is a good question, and one that I will answer. In the past, Force users have risen up and protected us from outside threats. This is a fact evidenced in the actions of the famous Obi-wan Kenobi whose exploits are cataloged in our planet's histories, or even the adventures of the current Republic Admiral, Onderin Starlisk. He has dutifully served the Republic for years while maintaining his status as a Jedi Master."

 

"But I say to you loyal citizens, are their actions in response to outside threats, or do they create these so-called threats to maintain a position of power? What makes the Jedi so different from the Sith? How do we know the Jedi and Sith are not working together in an effort to overthrow our free Republic?"

 

A long pause--

 

"The answer is simple, we need only look at the evidence, the history of this seemingly endless war. When year after year our very existence is threatened by the actions of Jedi and Sith alike, I say it is time for action. It is time for Admiral Starlisk's resigination and for a true member of the Republic, not aligned with the Jedi and whose judgement cannot be clouded by religious beliefs, takes his place. It is time that the Republic declared the Jedi and Sith separate entities. The actions of those two factions should not concern or impact loyal, hardworking, peaceful citizens of the Republic. We need to send the message to all Force users--no longer will we be drawn to war to support their claims for power." Balhann's fist smashed against the podium, "No longer will we be considered inferior subjects by religious fanatics."

 

"I plan to bring these claims before the Republic Senate in our next meeting. I will not allow your existence," Balhann said, pointing at the cameras, "to be threatened by foolish, power hungry tyrants."

 

The media reporters in the room all stood up shouting questions such as "How can you call for the Admiral's resignation during the middle of a war," but Senator Balhann and his entourage quickly turned from the podium and rushed out of site.

[Kakuto Ryu]

A wild beast escaped a secret animal testing Laboratory this morning, cutting a bloody swath through the streets of Coruscant, only to be later subdued by a Wookiee working at the Coruscant animal control department.

 

 

The nature of this creature's origins are a mystery. Kheldar vos Correlli declined to comment about accusations that he was involved in its domestication as part of a military research program.

[saberforce]

 

We go to a special report as our reporter in the field, Jyan Hursut, with a a report on missing ships. Jyan?

 

Thank you Karn. Recently we have discovered reports of pirates and smugglers and other independent pilots who, after having a conflict of some sort within the Sluis Sector, were unable to find any part of their ship after they went back to recover it a few days later. Most of these pilots are blaming the Freedom Alliance for their loses, and claiming that both government parties should be doing more to settle this outbreak.

 

"I mean, who else would want to steal parts to ships but a rogue group who wants to be heard? I feel its ignorance on both parties to sit by and do nothing against or for them. Next we'll probably see a blockade of some sort if no form of government is willing to acknowledge them."

 

And with these forms of 'disappearing ships' so far away from the Mytaranor Sector, has some wondering if it is the Freedom Alliance, then they must have allies of some sort. Neither government has issued a formal reason for why these ships keep disappearing, leaving the rest of the galaxy to wonder if the threat of the Freedom Alliance is still a very real one. Jyan Hursut, reporting live from Praesitlyn.

 

Thank you Jyan. We promise to keep you informed as new information regarding both the Freedom Alliance threat and the New War of Republic and Empire. Karn Jensara with Holonet News, have a good day.

[Deton]

The camera was fully focused on a podium that seemed rather vacant. Voices were heard through out the crowd before the Imperial's army started up the band. Drowning out the noise in the famed Imperial march. As the band reach its climax a rather elderly gentleman made his way on to the stage.

 

He was a man of clear good form and health. His walk not only signified he had been a man for service for many years but, that he was used to the idea of many eyes in his direction. Coming to a stop at the podium he grasped it with both hands and leaned forward slightly.

 

"Good Evening, ladies in Gentlemen. I come standing before you today, to deliver both news. During our recent battles against the Alliance threatening to destroy all semblancer of peace, order and civilization, we lost a good man. It seems the Emperor.... OUR EMPEROR, has fallen, stricken by some strange malady, unleashed by the dastardly rebels!

May we have a moment of silence to mourn his passing and reflect on memories he gave to us."

 

All over the assembled press grew quiet. Still there was the general din of whispers gone amok, as one could only wonder what would happen to the people during this time of no direction or leadership.

 

"However! It has been decided by the current council of Moffs, as well was through unanimous decision. that the Empire will indeed by led by a single individual. This individual, came of notice to us shortly after his defense of Naboo from an attacking rebel force. It was during this time, that this man then rose above and beyond the challenge set down before him. As a cease fire was called due to the invasion by a force that threatened the entire galaxy not with anarchy but with TOTAL ANNIHILATION! This man then took up the mantle of Supreme Commander of the Imperial Forces and under his command, score victories against beings who originally seemed unstoppable. He fought them to a standstill and pushed them back! He fought them Hand to hand PERSONALLY leading the CHARGE into the fallen Centerpoint station. A man with quite the distinguished record, it is my honor, no privilege to introduce to you, the man who will lead us in tis dark hour. FORMER CAPTAIN DETON RUSTIC Head of the Stormtrooper Division, as well as the head of the ENTIRE DEFENSIVE FLEET... NOW RETURNED TO THE SUPREME COMMANDER OF IMPERIAL FORCES!"

 

Thunderous almost deafening applause broke out through out the stands as both reporters and spectators broke out in furious cheers. The line directly streaming the proceedings, to the holonet slightly lost focus under the furious show of appreciation for their new commander.

 

The Moff bowed out and moved to the side as a lone man approached. Unlike perhaps a grand admiral who would be dressed in a full white imperial navy outfit for this occasion, he was dressed from head to toe in solid black. His pistol hung at his side, as he came up with military precision. Shaking the hand of the Moff, he flashed a dazzling white smile, before taking the podium and staring out at the crowd.

 

As the crowd began to die down, he calmly waited, before with a loud commanding voice began to address his people.

 

"I could not have hoped for a better introduction than that. It was rather wonderful and straight to the point as it should be."

 

He paused before continuing. Speaking in a rather grandiose voice.

"Citizens of the civilized galaxy, on this day we mark a transition. For Years the Empire stood as the crowning achievement of civilized beings. But there were those who would set us against one another, and we took up arms to defend our way of life against the Rebels.

 

Though we lost our original Emperor, we have continued to maintain and strive forward ever since then, until now we stand at the precipice of the cup, about to once again reunite the galaxy! The Jedi, and some within our own Senate, had conspired to create the galaxy of lawlessness.... of anarchy. They had hoped to grind the Empire into ruin. But the hatred in their hearts could not be hidden forever. At last, there came a day when our enemies showed their true natures.

 

But the aims of would-be tyrants were valiantly opposed by those without elitist, dangerous powers. Such as our finest Stormtroopers, Our loyal troopers contained the insurrection and quelled uprisings on a thousand worlds.

 

Under the Empire's Order, our most cherished beliefs will be safeguarded. We will defend our ideals by force of arms. We will give no ground to our enemies and will stand together against attacks from within or without. Let the enemies of the Empire take heed: those who challenge Imperial resolve will be crushed.

 

We have taken on a task that will be difficult, but the people of the Empire are ready for the challenge. Because of our efforts, the galaxy has traded war for peace and anarchy for stability. Billions of beings now look forward to a secure future. The Empire will grow as more planets feel the call, from the Rim to the wilds of unknown space.

 

Imperial citizens must do their part. Join our grand star fleet. Become the eyes of the Empire by reporting suspected insurrectionists. Travel to the corners of the galaxy to spread the principles of the Order to barbarians. Build monuments and technical wonders that will speak of our glory for generations to come.

 

Imperial stormtroopers, have tackled the dangerous work of fighting our enemies on the front lines. Many have died in their devotion to the Empire. Imperial citizens would do well to remember their example.

 

The Imperial Order of peace has triumphed over the shadowy secrecy of shameful magicians and rebels. The direction of our course is clear. I will lead the Empire to glories beyond imagining.

We have been tested, but we have emerged stronger. We move forward as one people: the Imperial citizens of the first Galactic Empire. We will prevail.

 

I will not say the road will be easy. Peace is not free as our brave soldiers find out daily against the rebel scum and their Jedi pets. We did after all try to do the civilized thing. Allow them to be recognized as a legitimate government with legitimate concerns. Unfortunately just like any other terrorist group, the moment something didn't go their way, that immediately launched another spilling of our blood, then vehemently protest when we march on their doorstep, demanding them to account for the blood they spilled! HOWEVER, WE ARE an Empire devoted to the preservation of a just society. Of a safe and secure society! We are an Empire that will stand ten thousand years!

 

We will celebrate the anniversary of this day as Empire Day. For the sake of our children. For our children's children! For the next ten thousand years! Safety! Security! Justice and peace!

Say it with me! Safety, Security, Justice, and Peace! Safety, Security, Justice, and Peace!"

 

The Entire crowd seemed to almost swell, as their voices joined in the chorus. Their tempo rising up to the heavens, as if a challenge, a challenge to those who would wish to disrupt their lives just to bring back a petty few into power. As they shouted to the heavens, the New commander, waved to the crowd as he exited off stage. Excitedly words were discussed and the hope and glee the people felt were almost beyond words. With a final farewell to the audiences viewing at home, the Imperial center stopped its broadcast and allowed it silent challenge to echo outward toward the forces who wish to protect the people of the galaxy from the anarchy of the rebels and their jedi.

[Nokrt]

With little haste a new video had interrupted normal programming across the public holonet as was frequent in this day an dage. What was different was the man, or more so, alien, who was donning the uniform of a Grand Admiral and acting in accordance of that position. The Chiss was neat and clean looking forward into the holocamera. His red eyes luminous in the video feed.

 

"Men and women, and all in between, of the Galaxy. I am Grand Admiral Nokttin'okr'tihnt of the Empire, and I have a grave story to relay to you all this day. A few short hours ago, a vessel appeared in the Cardia system and attacked and destroyed an Imperial transport ship. A ship with no weapons to attack back other than the few brave soldiers on board. This unprovoked attack by what could only be determined at the time as terrorists or pirates was first thought to be a cell of Rebel Infiltrators attempting to initiate war again.

 

"However, this was not the case, we looked into Rebel transmissions that were frantic mere moments after the assault of our Imperial transport, to find that they too had come under attack by a vessel of similar make. It was at this time we seemed to have had true terrorist, one against both of our governments.

 

"Men and women of the galaxy, I ask that if you have any information leading to the capture of these dangerous men, that the Empire will reward you well for the information, the last known location of the ship was in the Naboo system, though it has since. Please keep an eye open and report any activity to the Empire. Any lead is better than no lead.

 

"To the leadership of the Republic, if you have information of the last known jump to hyperspace that could lead to the arrest of these terrorists, please send it to myself personally. Unity to capture this threat to us both is required before we bash out each others skulls in another pissing contest later on."

 

The Grand Admiral kept his gaze on the holocamera and then the screen went blank going back to original programming of Two and a Half Gungans.

[The Mouth of Ar-Pharazon]

After some delays, a holographed recording is finally put up on Holonet. It shows the Mouth in all his glory, speaking to the Galaxy in response to a news story set up a few months back, finally reaching air just now:

 

Lord Ar-Pharazon Starts Building the Galaxy's Biggest Rug

1,000 credit bounty put out on every Wookiee pelt delivered to Sith Lord for the completion of the rug

 

Ahhhh... Good evening. My master, Ar-Pharazon the Great bids you all pay attention. He is putting out an announcement dogs, so listen, dogs.

 

My master wishes to make a rug to cover a new palace he is building, and he wishes it done out of Wookiee pelts. To that end, he is offering 1,000 credits per Wookiee pelt delivered to him. He would commit these evil acts himself, but he has other business to attend to. The pelts should be stripped from their Wookiee hosts, cured, and delivered to the Sith Temple.

 

Lord Ar-Pharazon is reasonable, and while he is not outright encouraging the wholesale genocide of every Wookiee on Kashyyyk and around the galaxy at large, something he has done with great pleasure and amusement, it just might be the only damned way this rug will be built and for you to earn a healthy profit, unless you're a smelly, hairy Wookiee. Men, women, children; kill them and make pelts out of all of them! Kill all the Wookiees who are not even fit to be Ar-Pharazon's slaves!

 

That is all

 

At this announcement, the reverberations of the Mouth's voice across the galaxy cause thounsands of Wookiees on Kashyyyk to suddenly fall over and die of brain aneurysms.

[Darth Pravus]

At the beginning of the evening edition of the news service know as the All Galaxy Evening News Torrent, AGENT for short, the two co-anchors outline the coming broadcast's main topics using three short videos.

 

<1st video>A brief blurb about the makers of Huyewate Ale, whose legendary and addicting brew are outlawed on most core worlds announce a new version that while tasting similar to the old one, has had the chemical cocktail that produced the old effects removed.

 

<2nd video>New archeological findings on the planets Siao III, IV, and on a moon of Siao VI. In this system currently colonized by Triani settlers, these discoveries point to a time when the planets hosted a battle between Sith and Jedi. Numerous ruins whose form and function have yet to be determined are currently being excavated, with researchers promising to release their findings as soon as they can be properly documented.

 

<3rd video>Last is the death of a rogue Force User known as Tanimus Sultstrum, killed during a battle involving the rogue force user, two apprentices and several servants opposed by 4 different mercenary teams. The mercenary teams report casualty rates in the 90% for the battle. Details remain sketchy.

 

At the first commercial, Ken and Jill Marich, the co-anchors, promise far greater detail amid other stories throughout the broadcast.

[King Kheldar vos Correlli]

KVC Enterprises Presents the Four Peters Live at Coruscant's Galaxies Opera House

 

 

KVC Enterprises Entertainment, in conjunction with the best cloning Kamino's Tipoca City has to offer, bring the delightful singing of the Four Peters!

 

 

As a preview, the Four Peters will be singing (Click) Eine Kleine Nachtmusic (Here) for your listening pleasure.

 

Come join us at the Galaxies Opera House for this special one night event. Tickets available at all major outlets, with sales taxes and handling fees applying.

 

Dont' miss it!

[Nhagathul]

Alarming reports of newborn blindness across the galaxy

 

Reports are coming in from across the galaxy of newborn infants being born blind. Doctors are saying that infants suffered from an as of yet unidentified compound that left the infants' eyes pure black. The source of the condition is still not known, but medical investigators are in the process of interviewing mothers to find common factors that would link the outbreaks. Imperial and Republic officials have yet to comment on this recent turn of events, but stay with us as the story develops.

[Nhagathul]

OOC((Sorry about the double post, but apparently the Rebels and the Empire hate babies.))

 

A recent outburst in a harmless but expansive bacterial outbreak caused many planets to mistakenly report bodies of water turning to blood, and for false reports of the sky raining blood.

 

In politics today, several political representatives were shocked into outrage when the judges of the Lebon Peace prize nominated Vladimir Faust as a possible recipient. The judges defended their nomination by stating that by bringing death to everyone, not just aliens, Vladimir Faust is making a progressive movement towards true equality in the field of mass murder, a profession long noted for being influenced by cultural, ethnic, and racial factors.

 

On Naboo, the entrance of a new candidate for the position of royal rule has thrown the race a sharp curveball, with Ahriman Cartani's popularity launching him threw the roof in polls.

[Syn Kelvaur]

Imperial Scientists Work to Cure Blindness Syndrome

By Syn Kelvaur

 

As more and more newborns are born blinded and with strangely black eyes, Imperial scientists working on Coruscant and field stations around the Galaxy are searching for the cause and cure of this particular syndrome. As of now, there is no indication that this syndrome is anything more than a fluke of genetics or a response to some as of yet unknown change in the Galactic environment. No recorded trace of infection or transmission of these symptoms have been documented.

 

As of now, only a few tens of thousands out of the hundreds of millions of births over the last few months have been diagnosed with the syndrome and doctors point out that it is extremely rare. Expecting parents are urged not to panic and to continue as normal because the likelihood that their newborn is afflicted is very small. So far, no links have been made between those who are affected so there is no scientific evidence to the many wild rumors of chemical warfare, apocalyptic prophecies, or alien infection.

 

The Empire has devoted a large sum of money and effort into discovering the cause of this syndrome. If it is not a natural occurrence, those responsible will be severely punished. If it is nothing but a fluke in the genetic pool, eugenics specialists will work to isolate the affected genes and reverse the damage. If there are links with some sort of celestial anomaly, steps will be taken to create defenses against it or to evacuate exposed areas.

 

For now, Imperial officials wish to assure the public that this is a minor affliction and that the proper authorities and experts are addressing the matter. Trust in the Empire and it will keep you safe.