Port Crowding Increases Virus Risks EASTPORT, CORUSCANT – With the co-meddling of hundreds of different cultures in confined spaces such as freighters and immigration processing stations, Coruscant Health Officials are warning travelers of the increased risk of airborne viral contamination. “The influx of so many different species into Coruscant has created a high-risk situation,” said […]

Troig Seeks Separation TWIN CITIES, POLLILLUS – Medical ethics are getting a noteworthy test in the case of a Troig Saprah seeking separation from his Saprin on the technology-poor world of Pollillus. Dwuirsintabb, or known to offworlders as Dwuir and Tabb, are the subject of heated debate. Dwuir is seeking separation from Tabb, whom he […]

Gormaanda’s Culinary Corner: Glowblue Noodles & Chav By Gormaanda Greetings, Gentles! It is I, your culinary caretaker Ms. Gormaanda to once again guide your taste receptors on an ethereal journey. I know, in recent times, that the availability of fresh ingredients has become increasingly rare. Those nasty trade disputes and border realignments wreak havoc on […]

Priole Danna Festival Cancelled GRYLE CITY, LAMUIR IV – The cancellation of several key musical guests was reason enough to call off the entire Priole Danna Festival, it was announced today. “It’s with great regret that we’re forced to indefinitely postpone this year’s events,” said Festival Director Eizzam Stachrini. “Perhaps it’s best that people stay […]

Jedi Vs. The Force of a Mother’s Love Ludi’s Mom’s Sobs on Essence PHELAR, ERIADU – Four times during last night’s transmission of Essence, Jonava Billane broke down into tears, pleading with the Jedi Council for the release of her 14-month old toddler, Ludi. “Not a day goes by that I don’t think of her,” she said […]

Jedi TradeChips Spark Controversy JRADE DISTRICT, CORUSCANT – As the Spotts TradeChip Company is set to launch the first-ever set of tradechips to feature history’s most famous Jedi Knights, the Jedi Council itself is attempting to block the distribution of the unauthorized product. “The Jedi are guardians of peace and justice. We are servants, not […]

Ministry of Science Continues Hypermatter Studies MINISCI ARCOLOGY, CORUSCANT – A sizable grant from Republic Sienar Systems has allowed the Ministry of Science to continue its research into translational hypermatter energy applications. “Today, we use hypermatter reactions to power the largest of lightspeed drives, but there are millions of other uses just waiting to be […]

Legislative Youth Program Role-Plays Vote HANNA CITY, CHANDRILA – The Miltary Creation Act was approved by a narrow margin in a Legislative Youth Program simulation of next month’s vote. Young delegates from throughout the galaxy converged on Hanna City for their annual mock full-Senate session. Many delegates were unable to attend, having had their memberships […]

Senators Implicated in Slave Ring YRACTOS, GYNDINE – Recently disclosed documents and testimony from a captured Thalassian slaver on Gyndine have implicated four Outer Rim Senators as profiting from slaving ventures in their sectors. Senator Tikkes (Mon Calamari), Senator Bufus Ritsomas (Till Chorios), Senator Danry Ledwellow (Er’kit) and Senator Wuja Wojaine (Pydyr) were all implicated. […]

Shots Fired in Andoan Space MID RIM NODE – A Republic courier ship reported being fired upon when traveling in Andoan space, an alarming development that some Senators are calling a “prelude to war.” Captain Kendra Tissido of the ship Quickwit met with reporters after being debriefed by Republic security officials. As she explained to reporters, she […]