Holonet

[Piccolo]

Statement released by the Black Sun leadership.

 

"The Black Sun has filed a lawsuit against the news stations reporting that they were involved. We demand to be permitted to examine the tapes for authenticity, and are also challenging anyone to provide hard evidence that the Black Sun played a part. Ganelon is a known criminal, and his word can hardly be trusted. The Black Sun is also presenting its own theory that the known Space Pirate Ronin Wartide was the true mastermind of this assault. The Black Sun has considerable evidence he worked for the Link. Wartide has not been heard from recently, we feel it is very mysterious he has disappeared so close to the robbery. Mr. Wartide is known to have a vendetta against the Black Sun. And finally, the Black Sun can prove that its leader Captain Piccolo was meeting with an Admiral of the Alliance at the time the robbery took place."

[Zara Nargal]

The composed, yet battered and bruised figure of Zara Nargal appears on the holonet broadcast. She has a black eye and the look that shows of being in pain about her appearance, and it isn't hard to see that she was on the frontlines of the recent action, although her wounds have been healed.

 

"First of all I wish to refute Black Sun's claim regarding Ronin Wartide's involvement in this Heist. For Black Sun's claim he has disappeared. He was in the Casino's medical center, unconscious when this occurred and is also the father of my twins. Recently Black Sun called a meeting between our two organisations, after their first extortion attempts against us failed. Fearing for my safety and that of our then unborn children, Ronin went to this meeting in my place. The mediator, Officer Devanus, was unable to prevent Black Sun's assault on Ronin Wartide and he was also injured during the outbreak of violence that followed the meeting. I have no doubt that the meeting was a trap and that Black Sun was after myself and my children. Ronin thought this also and that is why he went instead of me and he has not regained consciousness since that assault.

 

Secondly, the footage of the assault will not be turned over to Black Sun to be tampered with, instead I shall hand it over to a legal firm on Coruscant to authenticate it. A firm that has a good reputation and can be trusted not to be bribed by Black Sun.

 

Piccolo might have been in talks elsewhere but his people, hired and agents alike, were here. Shadow Fett was involved with this as well and killed one of our members.

 

The sith that he hired also incinerated another of our staff, badly injuring another. Their team injured more of them. I myself was injured by Ganelon. The only one of their team that had a conscience was the female member of that team who actually saved my life twice. For that I thank her.

 

Stop denying what we both know is true. The whole galaxy has seen what you have done. [Zara is looking straight into the camera and the infliction shows that message is for certain people who knew who they are]

The Bounties on the various members of the heist team, as well as the Bounties on Fett and Piccolo stand until such time as our proceeds from the vault have been recovered and they all, including Fett and Piccolo, have been brought to justice from their previous actions against myself and my loved ones.

 

The camera fades and the newsreader goes on with another story...

[Lycus Thorpe]

"- Scene is chaotic here, thosands have been slaughtered in what appears to be carnage on a scale rarely seen. Sources are saying Anastaia Faust was in fact Vladimir Faust in disguise. Furthermore a large number of imperials are expanding thier reign of control to buildings sorrounding the memorial.

 

Images of people being killed and of jedi being cut down were intermixed with scenes of Vladimir Faust grabbing the jedi leader. Then the camera moved back to the reporter as scared people ran by.

 

The alliance has not yet issued a statement and there has been no word of or from the jedi who were seen to be captured and led away into holding areas. Even now you can here the blaster fire all around me....I think we need to move back...they are saying the troopers are- "

 

The report cutoff...

 

"That was the late Runta Tank...he was killed shortly after that footage was shot-"

[Lycus Thorpe]

A commercial for Thorpe Corporation begins with a loud announcer yelling at a man sitting on a park bench:

 

"Hey you!...yes thats right you," the voice begins. "Has your current job lost its luster? Are you in need of exciting and action packed work? Maybe that mob job just isn't working out? Or perhaps your tired of the same old job! Well here at the Thorpe Corporations Correllia Branch we have the job for you. New positions available include:

 

Field Agents

 

Looking for a fast paced and indepth job? Field Agents accomplish things that normal people never dream of...

 

If you are ex-military...ex-jedi...ex-sith...or just looking for action, Field Agent is the job for you.

 

All weaponry and inventort provided...excellent benefits. Including full dental and prostetic replacement. Apply in person...

 

Intelligence Agents

 

Ever wondered where a spy starts? Right here...

 

Get great pay for even less work then a peeping tom does.

 

 

Protection Specialists

 

Tired of beating people up, or taking people down for nothing?

 

Why not get payed for it!!!"

 

The same man at the beginning is now holding a blaster pistol and in an intense firefight..."I thought my job as an accountant was going to kill me, but thanks to Thorpe Corporation I finally get a chance to really be in danger...Thanks!" the man said with a smile. He turned around and hurled a grenade. "Get Down!"

 

The screen flashes to a young girl of about 17 taking down thugs with a knife stick. As one flies past the screen she grabs another one by the neck. "My job at the local bar was a real drag, but then I started a career as a protection agent, now I really get to take out the trash!" with that she kneed the man in the face. turning back to the camera she gave a thumbs up. "Thanks Thorpe Co.!"

 

 

"Thorpe Corporation is in the buisness of giving back to the common man, and unlike imperial military service, or other clandestine companies you don't have to wonder about when you'll get paid. Why not apply now!" the voice said. The commerical faded with a fanfare of trumpet blasts....

[Vladimir Faust]

"-and so after evading CorSec authorities in a low orbital pursuit, the suspect is finally being taken int-"

 

At this the regular channel cuts out, going to a static filled blue.

 

When the image returns, there is a deep, senious laugh and the image of Vladimir Faust appears.

 

Hello Jedi,

 

I'm going to make this brief so you can get back to your usual dribble. I have the leader of the Jedi Council, Ara-lai Kaipi prisoner. If the Jedi ever want to see her again, they should send someone to Cloud City on Bespin.

 

There is a long pause as the image flickers in and out.

 

And yes, this could very well be another trap... but I prefer to think of it as a test of loyalty to see how much your dear leader means to you. She has been tested an awful lot lately and I'm afraid it was more than she could handle. If any of you survive the aftermath of my present on Coruscant, you'll find her waiting on Bespin. Don't tary though or she may end up dying through no fault of mine...

 

The piratecast fades out along with Faust's echoing laughter.

 

"- and with the debut of her new holomovie, she is expected to earn a new one hundred thousand credits in post movie contracts."

[Fracas]

A message flashed across a select few boards:

 

"Hello, I am searching for a group of Mercenaries, Slicers, or any other such interested persons. If you feel that you are of a proffession of this type, or are in possesion of a skill that would be beneficial, then please go to the Mos Eisley Cantina." The audio input cut out, quickly enough to prevent any tracing.

 

((PM Me if you'd be interested in a 'Hostile' Takeover))

[Ads-Gop Flif]

MISSING!

It has recently been discovered that Ads-Gop Flif perhaps the most infamous Jedi of our time has gone missing. No one has seen hime for a long time, actually, but no one noticed, either. Any information on his whereabouts means less than nothing, so don't report any to anyone, unless you feel like wasting your time. Goodbye!

 

 

This message has been paid for by the Where's Waldo? and Friends Fund, reporting on hard-to-find people since now.

[Slicer]

A slightly balding man suddenly appears on the holonet. Looking off camera he glanced at the note cards he had been given before the broadcast. Then as Slicer pointed to him off camera the man began...

 

" ARE you tired of Jedi trumping around, sticking their lightsabers into everyone's business but only when it benefits them? Caring nothing of the consequences of their actions?

Are you Jaded from having the Republic constantly bringing death to your door? Simply because they feel like they need to rebel against the LAWFUL government. Which was even voted on during the times of the old. If you are tired of these things and more. If you want to be able to defend yourself against these miscreants. As well as spice up your life while not being subjected to the whims of the Jedi and rebels. Then go to the Mos Eisley Cantinia. There you will be shown a different way to handle the trauma the Jedi and Rebels, inflict daily on the lives of others. The Empire needs you to make the galaxy a better place."

[Namiad Ydnah]

I am searching for a team of about seven people to help me bring in an adult Krayte dragon alive. I am also searching for a freight ship that is big enough to carry the beast. You will get good pay and you can find me in the Mos Eisley Cantina.

 

-Namiad Ydnah

[Ronin Wartide]

Breaking news!

 

Evidence just leaked to the Holonet News center by an unknown source implicates President Devanus of the Alliance in a shocking scandal! Warning-- The following footage WILL BE too graphic for younger viewers!

 

*A slightly blurred holo of President Devanus with a bottle of pills in his hand along side a few other rather downtrodden people lights up the screen. It pauses for a few seconds as the holo is prepared, then starts moving with his swallowing a heaping handful of pills. Narrator switches to a right wing political pundit, very biased but undeniably astute about what he sees.*

 

As you can tell, apparently before rape president Devanus likes to abuse substances. Looks like the studio blurred out some parts for identity protection and to keep it clean enough to show... Though from the way they're moving, it doesn't leave much to be imagined. As you can see by the emblems in the background, this is at the Golden Link Casino...

 

*Hours pass and the broadcast is on infinite loop, various experts coming in one at a time to verify that this is indeed undoctored, and what's worse, that it was in fact Sabian Devanus in the holo with 99.9% certainty. Now a more leftist pundit speaks, and despite his best efforts he still does it with the holo playing in the background.*

 

With all our technology, we still can't rule out that 0.1% of a chance that it's not him, and you have to admit, a skilled slicer might be able to fabricate a fake holo that seems this good. And how do we know the girl in there is really paralyzed? Maybe that's just an act, or she's really tired? And maybe those were mints in the bottle! It's all debatable.

 

*More hours pass and new experts come in, demonstrating the scar on the girls face as being a sign of a potent neurotoxin, and that upon high magnification the pills are labeled with black market codes, which while not identifiable, all but rules out the possibility of "mints." The Right wing nut jobs go on to outrageous impossible claims, like maybe Sabian was the Twi'Lek strangler, having fit the description only in the vaguest of ways, while the loyal left wing wussies desperately refute what is obviously true. Somewhere in the middle, the truth is undeniable. Sabian Devanus, Jedi Knight and appointed president of the galaxy was involved in a forced sex scandal with an unknown Link employee, possibly as the result of a drug crazed stupor.*

 

Tragic day for democracy. This 'Golden Gate' scandal makes a mockery of our chosen government form, leading to what will be a swell in Imperial Support. More on the subject as the news day continues...

[Capt. Phillep]

A broadcast is interrupted by the Imperial affiliated, Freedom-Fox News Channel's chief pundit, Cmdr. O' Reilly,

 

"Ladies and Gentlemen, I cannot believe the travesty I have seen befall our Holonet Feeds. The President of this so-called 'ethical' organization engaging in... these truly fiendish practices. I find this entirely appalling. I have said it several times and each times, the Liberal Alliance claims I'm a morally blind fascist, but this would never have happened under the Imperial Banner. Admiral Phillep's legal and determined regime has never been indicted for such unorthodox and dastardly practices. It seems to me that it is time for an honest and clean regime, for the mechanical gears of the Galaxy to call to office the Imperial Magistrates and ensure both Justice and Morality are bestowed upon our fair Galactic and Civil Organizations."

 

Clearly skewed polls appear on the screen showing the "Most Important Qualities in Leadership" to be Ethics, Morality and Trustworthiness. A new poll appears with support for the GOP, or the Imperial Party, in increasing numbers.

 

"The statistics don't lie! Return Ethics to our Civilization! Vote Imperial!"

 

The remaining news broadcast transforms into flashes of Pro-Imperial Delegates and Imperial Party supporters and begins attacking the political standings of the Alliance Delegations.

 

In the background chants of "Go Durasteel and Black! Long live the Empire!" and a sporadic "I love you Phillep!" is intermixed as the campaign transforms into a stark image of the Admiral standing atop a podium offering fiery rhetoric about Health Care and the Education System's sorely needed improvements.

 

The floating head of Cmdr. O' Reilly appears again, "More to come in time. Until then, Long Live the Empire and a Merry Palpatine Week to all."

[Sabian]

Coming at you LIVE!! President Devanus speaks out about scandal tape!!

Holonet Media - All rights and copyrights reserved.

 

---

 

A humanoid species was seen briefly holding one hand to the side of his side of his head as the news reporter for the Holonet News Centre began to speak into a microphone while seated high up at a desk in the studios where the feed was broadcasted..

 

"Hey, hey! This is Kracken McKensey hitting at you live from Holonet Studios here in downtown Coruscant. Guys and gals of all shapes and sizes are shocked around the Galaxy from the elliged scandalist tape involving the current President of the Rebel Alliance, no less, engaging in fantastic drugged orgies with women, not only the President's sense of character being judged but the leadership of the Alliance as a whole as well!"

 

Behind the large headed man was a constant looping of different parts of the tape as he began telling more and more about it during his broadcast..

 

"..While everyone, large to small, has their own two creds to add to this story and its legitmacy,-- we have just received word from the actual person involved, Mr. Devanus himself, to step up in response to what occured. LIVE! From his office at Mon Calamari, here he is!"

 

----

 

The feed cut short for just a second, adjusting to the new stage of the young man rested upright in his desk with a window in the foreground, back straight and held at a very high posture. Sabian was adorned in his offical attire when needed to make speeches or gatherings that required his looks be held at high regard to the public eye. His hair was properly combed off to the left side slightly, while those long brown locks still drifted down either side of his head..

 

"My fellow citizens of Coruscant, planets and audiences of all types and species tonight.. I'd like to come upfront about these allegations held about what travesties occured onboard the Golden Link Casino.."

 

He started to begin, eye brows slightly narrowing as he continued..

 

"Let it be known that the acts claimed by this evidence of that day are to be of no relation to the organization that I stand and believe in. The Rebel Alliance is no way, shape, or form condone that kind of action.. It was at my own fault that such events occured against my better judgement and were purely consentual."

 

Sabian began to readjust himself to hounch forward with his back, looking into the camera with a most compassionate and focused expression upon his face that did not give in, despite what was being said..

 

"I will not lie to you today and protest against what you see, for it is true, but take in this mind with you.. What you are seeing is a poorly editted tape that fails to show is what truely happened. The incident shortly followed an attempted robbery of The Link Casino supported by none other then Black Sun operatives and co-conspirators. These acts have also pre-dated to my induction to my Presidency.."

 

Hands folded together at his desk, remained calm and steadfast as he gave a small pause, then continuing speaking in that same very lucid manner..

 

"My leadership now has never been stronger, I can assure you, despite these attempted attacks on my reputation as President. There is no relevancy to the campaign I lead now with the Rebel Alliance, that continues to stand for peace and for democracy, with no relation to went on back then."

 

"..A true man of character owns up to his mistakes. An even stronger man will take those mistakes and vow unto not only his supporters and enemies alike, but foremost himself never to repeat them. That is why I am making this speech today before you all."

 

"Instead of blindly following this mere smear campaign, I ask all of you to look deep inside yourselves, to trust in your own better judgement, to see beyond what you see in the media and to not take this into account of how the Alliance operates, for it is not. We fight for democracy and peaceful resolution above all else."

 

Eyes closed briefly as he bowed his head, slowly beginning to withdraw himself from the fixated position of starring forward into the viewscreen..

 

"Thank you, everyone. I appreciate you allowing me to speak on my behalf. Good day."

 

 

---

 

The alien species comes back on screen, forehead lifting with the motion of his eyebrows moving up dramatically..

 

"Well, ladies and germs, you heard it for yourselves straight from the source!..-- While the information provided about the Black Sun organization is very surprising, even to this veteran newscaster, the credibilty is still coming into question and being researched as we speak.."

 

"Now, onto sports.."

 

The news continues on with its usual standard programming afterwards, many of the local feeds stationed in and around Coruscant that had been previously been looping the scandal tape were being replaced with the more recent feed of President Devanus speaking on his behalf.

[King Kheldar vos Correlli]

CHAOTIC BATTLE OF THE CENTURY!

 

Four gods... One location... Only one victor... Who will win?

 

Maltauros is about to be the site of the biggest, baddest clash this side of the galaxy. It's going to be mayhem! It's going to be carnage! It's going to be... CHAOS!

 

Four deities, four grudges, only one victor. Who will win?

 

Place your bets on this battle royal as genocide and deicide breaks loose among the followers of the four.

 

Current Odds:

 

Nurgle 2:1

Tzeentch 1:2

Khorne 1:3

Slaanesh 1:4

 

Look out Galaxy! This battle of the gods is going to be epic! Chaos will reign supreme!

 

Place your bets with KVC at the Last Call.

[CORE Agent(s)]

Red Tide of Death Consumes Mon Calamari

 

Galactic AP

 

Mon Calamari: A mysterious algae plague has descended on Mon Calamari, turning the once pure and blue oceans into a red soup of death. This plague, erupting from an unknown source has expanded rapidly, choking out the planet's oxygen supply both above and below the waves. The death toll is in the millions as this biohazard is set on turning Mon Calamari into a barren, red wasteland. Already passangers are being quarantined to prevent this plague from escaping to other systems.

 

Surprisingly, the hardest hit were off-worlders, particularly the human population which was almost wiped out, though the natives are faring only slightly better. Much of their habitat has been clouded over underwater. Above the surface, the plague has begun overrunning machinery and space craft, cripling it. Efforts to treat this deadly tide have meet with little success, and helplessly, experts can only conclude that it will have to run its course.

[Lycus Thorpe]

-Corellian News Brief-

 

Responding with amazing speed to the crisis on Mon Calamari is Thorpe Corporation. Sporting the latest in Bio-Hazard and Medical personnel to help with the rising plauge.

 

"Were facing an unprecedented rise in infectious disease all across the galaxy" said Dr. Rylan Totas head of the Medical Relief Corp. a Thorpe Corporation subsidiary. Arriving with a small fleet of medical supply ships and aid workers, Thorpe Corporation has pledged nearly 2 million credits and relief aid to the besieged world. "This plauge can't be reveresed in a day, but hopefully we can contain it for the moment."

 

Republic and Imperial goverments have responded slowly to the crisis, reciveing scathing reviews from outside observers. "Where are the jedi healers? Where are the Imperial Medical Doctors? The only one who seems to care is Thorpe. Co.!" said a local resident upon being asked. For the moment it seems that few can predict what will occur next. "If we can help this world through this hard time, it will pave the way to future investment and profit, not to mention do some real good for our fellow citizens." said Lycus Thorpe on a phone interview. "The galaxy is a big place, and we must all do our part."

 

- the camera pans to the surface of the Mon Calamari home world. Several large transports full of hospitalized patients are attended to by doctors with Thorpe Corporation insignia.-

 

"We have no idea where to begin to cure this plauge its unlike any other disease encountered before...but we won't give up until we have a solution." Said Dr. Totas, as he showed a sample of the virus. For now it appears that there is little that can be done until the virus runs its course. For these victims its only a matter of time.

 

Susie Rynok...Reporting from Mon Calamari...

 

---the reporter was clad in a biohazard suit---

 

Thanks Susie...we'll be right back after a word -

[Darth Mortis Diabolus]

-An infomercial from the tourist committee on Byss-

 

Byss is a planet in the Deep Core Region. It served as the personal resort world, sanctuary, and laboratory for the Emperor Palpatine. During the peak of the Empire, Byss was a mythical world, reputed to be a peaceful and beautiful paradise that the citizens of the Empire yearned to live on.

 

An corporation or organization(Black Sun, The Link, KVC Enterprises, Cantina owners, Thorpe Inc., etc.) that is willing to set up a facility on Byss will have no taxes owed on the lands they purchase for the first five years and a gradual decrease in their rates every year after that. Currently there are no spaceports buy to an enthusiastic entreprenuer, there are millions of credits to be made by capitalizing on this unique opportunity.

 

It orbits a binary system of a blue giant and a blue dwarf, and the planet itself has five small moons, and is the fifth planet from its sun. The blue sunlight the planet receives makes algae and plankton in the lakes and rivers of the planet fluoresce. The planet has a very mild and temperate climate overall, and has no volcanoes and virtually no seismic activity, the small moons also provide very little in the way of tides. The planet also has no indigenous intelligent life, and most of the life on the planet has yet to evolve beyond simple plants. What little animal life exists is relatively harmless and nocturnal. In terms of mineral wealth, Byss lacks many strategic metals and other compounds, making it useless for mining. It was, however, ideal as a resort or sanctuary. The difficulties of navigating the Deep Core also meant it was very defensible and difficult to reach by the typical galactic denizen.

 

To all military factions or forces(The Republic-Alliance-Rebels, and as always The Empire are more than welcome), as stated above this is a very defensible and difficult location to reach. There are many areas ripe for the construction of base and the weather is optimal for year round training. Plus, we offer discounts to all those brave men and women serving their government on personal housing. Byss is a neutral world and takes no sides in galactic politics. All are welcome.

 

All those interested contact DMD, for instructions or a free promotional tour.

[Bad karma]

The evening news was well underway, various stories of smugglers and drug dealers being caught. Reports of brutal rapes and violent murders were rampant. It was during this that a piece of paper was handed to the anchor. He read over it quickly, his face going slightly pale as he held back a slight bit of laughter at the same time.

 

"Well...Ladies and gentlemen. This just in, there has been yet another Terrorist attack on Corrila. A local office building was broken into during the course of the night and a young woman...." A shot of the security camaras begins to roll with a cloaked figure moving through the hallways leaving various explosives behind her in key spots. She was singing something the entire time, her voice was just low enough that no one could make out what it was, but just high enough for them to hear the angelic tone. "...Planted various explosives throughout the building."

 

The woman beside him speaks up, continuing the story now. "When she was finished she moved outside quickly, who can blame her as the building was wired up after all. She killed the guard with no mercy, vaporizing his body with a disrupter rifle."

 

The shot behind them zoomed in and showed a view of her from the street seconds before the camera was rocked by the explosion, causing it to go out. They cut to an aerial shot of the building, a design had been blown into the front of the office building. It was a "<3".

 

"More after this break..."

[Jason Mortar]

A hologram appears. A man in his 20's his standing there. Guns and other weapons lay around him on a table.

 

"I am Jason Mortar. Of Mortar's weapons. If you need a quick blaster. Or a strong rifle. Then look for me on any of the vast planets. I sell only the best and strongest weapons. I have anytthing and everything. If you need it I have it. If not than it's not real. So find me my prices are out of this galaxy."

 

The man shows some of his prized weapons. Then the comm ends. Then reappers again. This time it only says

 

"Mortar's Weapons"

 

The image stays there for awhile. The dissapears.

[handofthrawn]

--Message coming from deep space--

 

A emphatic and articulate mechanical voice can be heard and the visual is of a strange yet equally articulate droid, identifiable by a series of numbers printed on his dark forehead in black. They read 2277.

 

"Greetings, citizens of the galaxy. If you have need for an experienced bounty hunter, there is one available that has never failed. He is the Mandalorian ShadowFett, a former member of the Black Sun Crime Syndicate and one of the most capable operatives in its prestigious history."

 

--End comm--

 

((PM me if you're interested.))

[Milo Minderbinder]

The former message crackled out as the screen of the holonet went blank. After a few seconds, a new screen could be seen with Milo Minderbinder sitting in a nice chair by a warm fireplace. He began his report.

 

MAN FACES CHILD RAPE CHARGES AGAIN

Galactic News

By Milo Minderbinder

Staff Writer

 

 

When Galactic police arrested Shadowfett and charged him with raping a 13-year-old boy, investigators believed he had raped other boys, and they urged victims to come forward.

 

Almost six years later, Galactic police have arrested Fett again, charging him with raping two boys, ages 11 and 13. Investigators are asking the same question they put to the public before: Are there any others?

 

This time Fett is accused of raping two boys he befriended at the Old Republic Community Center on Coruscant. Fett frequented the community center but did not work there, police said.

 

''We don't know if there are any other victims out there, but if there are children out there who have been victimized, we want to be able to offer assistance to them,'' said Sgt. John Cody of Galactic Youth Services Division.

 

In this most recent case, Galactic Police say Fett gained the trust of the boys' parents and persuaded them to let the youngsters spend the night at his home. Fett is accused of raping the boys on several occasions at his home since the beginning of the year.

 

Galactic Police spokesman of Corsec said in a statement that Fett molested the 13-year-old after giving the boy alcohol and incapacitating him.

 

The 13-year-old's mother said she thought she was sending her son to spend the night with Fett's son. The other child turned out to not be his son and instead is another victim, she said.

 

''We thought we were letting him go with a man and a son. So we're letting our sons go with the little boy to go play video games at the arcade, to go to the mall, to go to the movies.''

 

The Fake-Mandalorian does not identify victims of rape or sexual abuse without their consent. Naming the boy's mother would identify him.

 

The woman also said her son told her that Fett threatened to beat both boys severely and kill their parents if they told on him. She was shocked to hear of Fett's previous conviction.

 

It was a similar situation six years ago, when Fett was accused of raping a 13-year-old boy who spent the night at his home.

 

In that case, Fett was apparently charged with rape, but pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of sexual battery and was given a two-year sentence, which he served in the Galactic Jail and later at a privately run detention center in Corellia, said Coruscant County Assistant District Attorney General Searcy.

 

Rape charges usually involve sexual penetration, while sexual battery is unlawful touching.

 

Coruscant's 34th County District Attorney General Searcy, reached at home last night, said he could not comment on Fett's former plea agreement until he could look at Fett's file this morning at his office.

 

Fett was not listed on the Coruscant Bureau of Investigation's Sexual Offender Registry Database last night and CBI officials could not be reached for comment.

 

Fett, 30, of 1913 6th Way, Coruscant, is charged with one count of rape of a child for each boy, rape by force or coercion, aggravated sexual battery, sexual battery and evading arrest. He was being held last night in the Coruscant Jail in lieu of $450,000,500 bond.

 

Fett tried to run away from officers as they arrested him late Friday night, but after a Coruscant detective shot at him once and missed, Fett dived to the ground and was captured, Aaron said.

 

Police said they considered the danger that Fett posed to the community and the fact that he was about to escape when they made the decision to shoot at him.

 

Parents whose children may have known Fett can comm Youth Services officers at 344-555-5555.

Edited April 12, 2006 by Guest

[Tarrian Skywalker]

Good post, Scott.

[King Kheldar vos Correlli]

Corellian Brewery Crisis Hits Galaxy!

 

Will trillions forced on the wagon by terrorist attacks on major Corellian Breweries?

 

Galactic Associated Press

 

Corellia: Hundreds are wounded with terrorist attacks at a series of Corellian distilleries and related establishments, apparently crippling the planet's exports of fine liquors and spirits. Corellian rum, whisky, vodka, beer, ale, and other galaxy wide drinks have all ceased production, sending people into a panic.

 

Emerging from this disaster with uncanny ability to profit is non other than Corellia's (second) most famous citizen Kheldar vos Correlli (The first, according to recent popularity polls, still goes to Han Solo, though Kheldar promises to overcome this margin in due time). The CEO of KVC Enterprises and the recently battered Corellian Engineering Corporation, which not too long ago suffered an attack on its facilities promised to feed the supply starved market.

 

At a press conference at Coronet City, one of Mr. Correlli's representatives issued the following statement:

 

"Mr. Correlli, being a patriot will due his best to help reconstruct this national industry, offering assistance to the major breweries in exchange for marginal control over operations, taking them under the umbrella of KVC Enterprises. Furthermore, since having offically cut back on drinking himself since marriage and the birth of his children, Mr. Correlli promises to open up his private supply of alcohol to sale to the public."

 

Kheldar's private stash, containing enough Corellian whisky, rum, vodka, ale, beer, gin, and other liquors to float a Death Star was opened for sale to the public, fetching record prices. When asked when, how, or why one individual was able to gather up so much booze, a close compatriot of Mr. Correlli was only able to give the following:

 

"Kheldar had quite the thirst. You wouldn't be believe the stunts he's pulled while intoxicated. There was a time before he met his wife when he had more alcohol in his viens than blood. Hell! It even surpassed the usual level of Dr. Pepper the author of this post usually has in his veins! He's blown up the Last Call more times than my processor can count. Then it's Cyrion, repair this... Cyrion that... Hold Kasumi off of me before she takes that two by four to me... Wait a sec! I'm suppose to be annoynmous. Edit that out or else!"

 

Following a record jump in sales and profits from this incident, Kheldar has promised to donate funds to the victims of this terrible act.

 

Next on Holonet News, a KVC Enterprises subsidiary, always bringing you the right news from the right in classic R. Murdoch fashion, we have legal scholar Doctor...

[Lord Ar-Pharazon]

”œAttention ladies and gentlemen,

 

We have received a strange video feed from Foy. It appears to be the legendary Ar-Pharazon battling the Bounty Hunter ShadowFett. We're not sure what the conditions of this battle are, or why such a battle is taking place, but it's pretty gruesome. We suggest that the younger viewers leave the room.”

[Damon]

A news reporter came on. She shuffled a stack of papers for the sake of tradition in newscasting.

 

Hello, welcome to the evening news. In todays news on the constantly targeted world of Correlie the governmeant had released infomation that one of its higher ups had the power to stop it, but he let it the events pass. This infomation was discovered after Jedi Knight Damon arrived to stop the exacutions that were to be sechueld for all the members of the terroist group who were involved. Now all reamaining persons involved with not be excauted and the offical whos name we are not alound to reveal will face a life time sentence with no chance of parole. The camera now shifted to another reporter who was on location. The new reporter began her coverage.

 

I am here on location where ealier today Jedi Knight Damon said one thing be he left the planet after a completly quiet walk to his ship being followed for a time. "The order is trying to do what is right again. We might of lost; however we lost only but a battle. As long as the order still exist we will do what we can to help all who reside in the universe. Now I take leave, farewell.”

[Kal]

An image was pushed onto the holonet over the evening news.

 

An image of two men and one women was shown injecting drugs into Zara Nargal. Their was no audio as she was held and injected again. She said a word and the man in the front seat grining. Zara's face shown only shock and then she passed out. Next another image of the Link Warehouse and resturant came on. Three seconds passed before the image erupted into flames and smoke as half of the warehouse went up in flames. The image of the fire resonated on the net. Then nothing

 

 

The evening news returned with no idea of what just happended. People on the screen buzzed all about as they treid to track and verifiy what had just happend. [/b]

[Lycus Thorpe]

CNS - Coruscant News Service - "We bring you the galaxy's news at the speed of Light!"

 

-Coruscant News Brief-

 

With Banegan Ross Reporting,

 

And Tken Gluauster with the Economic Report.

 

"Good Evening, I'm Banegan Ross. Todays top headline, Day 104 of the Fall of the Republic."

 

"As the fallout from the fall of the Republic continues, Coruscant's weakened economy and desperate conditions lead to outcries for aid in the cities poorer districts. As civil leaders try to get control of the situation, many site the Empire as chief cause for the continued distress, followd by the Jedi Order, and lastly The Sith Order. A poll released today shows increasing disatisfaction with almost every official entity. Lets go To Fujal Gou reporting from the resendential district."

 

The image shows several humnoids begging for food, and clips of violent robberies.

"This is the scene as Civilian leaders try to errect aid stations and distribution points. Vandals and thieves and bandits are a constant worry. Civil unrest and murder are on the rise."

 

'We've been attacked three times this month. What can we do, we don't have the man power or the weaponry to defend shipments of food.' said Rillen Tous'k head of the Department of Health and Aid. 'Right now we've had to depend on the police department which has been extremely ineffective. Were looking into hiring alternative security forces, and agencies, but until then everyone is at risk'

"While the situation on the ground worsens, the growing unrest threatens local business, and disruption of Galactic Trade. There seems to be no solution to a problem spiralling out of control. "

 

"Coruscant Resedential District - Fujal Gou Reporting"

[Lycus Thorpe]

A prerecorded message plays during a commerical break presented by Thorpe Corporation.

 

"People of Coruscant, I'm Lycus Thorpe...president and CEO of Thorpe Corporation. With the permission of the Civilian Government Thorpe Corporation has begun to assist with relief efforts in earnest. These efforts are done under the auspice of Thorpe Corporate Security. Over the coming days and weeks, the TCS will be providing security and relief aid, things needed so badly in our beloved city."

 

The camera switched to views of TCS forces handing out food rations and water packets. Another vid show armed patrols of TCS protecting construction convoys and helping to rebuild a school.

 

"Thorpe Coporation is proud to assist our neighbors in thier time of need, all we need is your iden number handed out by TCS volunteers at aid stations. Present your iden number at distrubution centers and a supply of food and water will be dispensed to you. In addition, Several TC Work Placement Centers will also be opened in the coming days. The centers will allow ordinary citizens to find decent, well-paying jobs and become self-suffecient."

 

"As the need is there, TCS is more then willing to offer these services to our fellow citizens in this time of abandonment by the established powers. With the aftermath of the fall of the Republic and the uncertainty of the future thier are many names being blamed for the chaos. We as citizens of Coruscant should rise above these petty debates and move on to the real issue." Thorpe said as images of the wars and battles over above and on Coruscant showed the effects on a battered world.

 

"The oppurnity for a new Coruscant is upon us. A Coruscant Independent of warring cult-like factions, and violent power-hungry politicians and oppurtunists. Our city and our planet needs help, and working together, I believe we can achieve our goals and return this city to what it once was...a beautiful vibrant place." Lycus said with a reassuring smile. He turned and the camera switched views once again.

 

"Thank you for your attention..." Lycus said as the camera panned away from his smile, and out into the window, showing . Thorpe Corporation 'We're Neighbors Too...' said a pleasant female voiceover artist as the commericial displayed the Thorpe Corporation Logo.

[Bad karma]

A commercial appeared on the holonet with a stunning young woman that most guys...and some girls would go wild over. Her smile could warm the heart of any subartic creature and her body would instill thoughts in even the purist of priests. She began to speak in an almost mesmirzing tone of voice.

 

"Tired of work? Need a break from it all? Just want to get off planet and head out to a place were rest and relaxation are the most important things? Well..I've got the place for you! Désir Foncé: on Byss!

 

Byss Resort

 

All Wings have special suites that are more luxurious than the rest for the more exclusive guests.

 

Alderaan Wing

 

 

 

The Alderaan Wing would reflect the old time luxury, showing off the softness and gentle nature of the people. Each room would be unique though in the same soft themed style, using whites and bold brown rich timbers. It would reflect the high standards the Alderaan people had and be reminiscent of the Royal Family.

 

Naboo Wing

 

 

The Naboo Wing would reflect the bold colours for the mountainous terrain rather than the soft and more gentle nature of the grasslands. It would incorporate all the features of the planet.

 

Bespin Wing

 

 

The Bespin Wing is reminiscent of the City of the Clouds. All suites are again soft in décor, reflecting the light nature of the clouds and gas pockets that surround the planet. Some rooms are highlighted with silver reflecting the metallic properties of the metals that are also mined from the gas giant.

 

Sarapin Wing

 

 

The Sarapin Wing is full of bold lava reds and volcanic colours to reflect the nature of the planet of it's namesake. Vivid colours incorporated with the more gentle colours add contrast to these suites.

 

"Visit us today!"

 

The commircal ends by flashing a way to contact and get reservations...

[Lycus Thorpe]

A statement on the current situation on Coruscant comes directly from TC advertising.

 

Thorpe Corporation 'We're Neighbors Too...' said a pleasant female voiceover artist as the commericial displayed the Thorpe Corporation Logo.

 

"Hello, I'm Lycus Thorpe of Thorpe Corporation. A short time ago, I spoke to you about the changes we as neighbors were attempting to make. I'm happy to announce that through hard work, and unselfish cooperation, many of these advancements have been made.

 

In the last few weeks, food and water has been made readily available to nearly 90% of Coruscant's neediest citizens. Employement levels are higher now then they have been in six years. Power and basic utilities have been restored to vaste portions of Coruscant. In short my friends, we're making headway.

 

I am also happy to announce, that the criminal elements that had tried to undermine the very bedrock of our beloved world have fled. The Black Sun and thier henchmen have been chased from this world by our allies the Sith. These actions continue to show the Sith commitment to Galaxy wide peace, and we must thank them for thier unyielding support.

 

In the coming days there will be a renewed effort to reach all of our fellow citizens. Thier may also be some changes so that Thorpe Corporation can better assist the Civilian Government and you more directly.

 

From all of us at Thorpe Corporation...thank you for your continued support."

 

----

 

The screen fades out with Thorpe's smiling face.

[fuzzy_ewok]

North Raxus Prime Viet-Wok Test Taepodong 2 Hyperspace Missile Over Coruscanti Air Space

 

Madman Ewok leader provokes galactic response with reckless testing of hyper-nuclear, hyperspace missiles.

 

Galactic Associated Press

 

Raxus Prime: Renewing tests of the feared Taepodong 2 Hyperspace Missile, which some time ago destroyed and irradiated the world of Bothawui when launched from Endor in response to an attack on Nastarine, Ewok communist dictator Kim Jong Wok, ally to the Endorian Viet Wok leader Willet Wolly, tested the North Raxus Prime Ewok Republic's nuclear capabilities, sending one of the warheads over Coruscanti air space.

 

The missile was not armed, and faltered in orbit after 40 seconds, crashing into a local bar, destroying the building with no apparent injuries to anyone on the ground. Represenatives of both the Imperium and the Alliance could not be reached for immediate comment, but the general response appears to be one of general condemnation.

 

A local reporter is on the scene at the Ewok capital on Raxus Prime, and we go to him now...

 

Thank you... It's been tense hear following the humiliation of the missile's collapse. It was set to orbit Coruscant, then take off and burn itself out in the system's sun... Unfortunately... Hey.. Watch where you're pointing that spear. Unfortunately a malfuction cau- I said watch it you little fur ball! Hey! Put that down! What the... Ow! You bit me! Ow! Hey! Stop it! Oh no! Not the face! Not the face! AAAHHHHH-

 

Well, that's it from our local reporter.

 

In other news, the results are in from the Correlli Cup pod racing tournament through Coronet. Details on that later. Also, what are the benefits of the new Bantha Steak Diet? Stay tuned to find out!

 

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