Author: PT White

Leria Kerlsil Opens to Refugees STOKORYCE, LERIA KERLSIL – In a show of Republic loyality, the small Mid Rim world of Leria Kerlsil announced the loosening of immigration laws to allow the influx of refugees. The planet, however, had an odd set of cultural restrictions on newcomers. According to the decree issued from the ruling house, all immigration candidates must be single males with a net worth of 750,000 credits or higher. Though Leria Kerlsil does appear on the latest astrogation charts in the BoSS databases, no official planetary information…

Tynna to Secede Following Building Disappearance LUTRIS, TYNNA – An empty hole and a cloud of soot is all that remains where the Tynna Central Government Building stood only two hours earlier. Early investigation suggests the destruction is consistent with recent phenomenon being blamed on so-called stone mite creatures. General Council Assistant Zobyteeg was the first to alert security. “I looked up from my research and found myself looking at Lutris Lake,” he recalled, “and I don’t have a window. My whole wall was gone by the time I could…

Naboo Miners Clog Ports in Protest KWILAAN, NABOO – In protest to losing access to Naboo’s most well-stocked starports, a group of spice miners are refusing to vacate their landing slip, forcing a refugee-filled starliner to redirect to Theed. The mining transport, the Pickaxe, and its captain Calquad Dominé have ignored official commands to move the ship from slip 45-J. The starliner Sluissi Wanderlust, carrying 323 refugees, was destined for that slip. After circling in a four-hour holding pattern, it has been cleared for Theed port. Since the opening of Naboo’s ports…

Three-Way Hunt Ends with Two Dead JUDICIAL ARCOLOGY, CORUSCANT – Sent to capture a fugitive alive, Jedi Knight Reeft returned with two dead bodies: his prey and another hunter of his prey. Rotar Lopani, a thief with ties to Bando Gora, fled Coruscant a month ago allegedly with sensitive diplomatic datapads. Circarpous representatives turned to the Jedi for resolution on the matter, but also filed an 8000-credit reward with the Bounty Hunter’s Guild. In a crowded market on Brentaal IV, witnesses report Jedi Reeft was following close behind the disguised…

Gotal Standoff Ends Violently Official Freed, Guerillas Killed SKREEKA, ATZERRI – Despite the best efforts of a Jedi taskforce, the week-long Roshu Sune hostage standoff ended in violence, resulting in the death of 12 hostages, five guerillas, and two Jedi. The guerilla’s intended prisoner, Gotal Emissary Nathanjo Nirrelz has been freed. The taskforce, led by Sarrissa Jeng, had been engaged in negotiations with the Gotal guerillas, who last week hijacked a commuter hopper with 25 passengers aboard, including Emissary Nirrelz. The hopper was set down in the swamps outside of…

RRM Fundraiser a Huge Success XENVAER, ALSAKAN – Many of the biggest names in politics and business flocked to a thousand-credit-a-plate dinner reception to raise funds for the Refugee Relief Movement. Security was tight at the gala, held at the posh Xenvaer Civic Auditorium on Alsakan, as the guest list not only included Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, but also the members of his Loyalist Committee as well. “I’m just amazed at the turn-out and am touched by the strong desire to help the refugee movement,” said RRM Spokesbeing Kaysil Verwood. “I…

Death Sticks found in Subadult School JRADE DISTRICT, CORUSCANT – The Jrade School Board expressed shock and dismay at the finding of death sticks in a public subadult school. PSAS-5128, in northern Jrade, has instituted mandatory locker and body searches after two Level Six students were found in possession of death stick and death stick paraphernalia. “We’re determined to find out where this filth is coming from,” said Principal Havidald Guffin. “For Core’s sake, it’s our privileged children affected here.”

Senator Aak Officially Appointed SENATE ROTUNDA, CORUSCANT – Ask Aak was officially recognized as Senator of Malastare, a position he has been filling since the 4:4th assassination of Senator Aks Moe on Aargau. The recognition started today’s session of the Galactic Senate. “My esteemed predecessor had a great love for the Republic,” said Aak. “Were it not for this government, Malastare would not enjoy the prosperity that it does today. I look forward to continuing the effort to preserve this proud institution, and assisting the Supreme Chancellor in whatever manner…

Menarai Watch Follows Threat MONUMENT PLAZA, CORUSCANT – An anonymous tip warning of a Separatist attack against Monument Plaza has forced the closing of the recreational area and increased security around the Menarai historic site. An untraceable com-call warned that a droid-delivered bomb would target the ancient mountain outcropping. In response, local security evacuated the plaza, banned all droids from the area, and placed armed guards around the rock. Doing so displaced a small group of meditative religious followers who have been “protecting” the rock for generations. They have been…