Author: PT White

Leisure Industry Suffers Record Losses ADMINIDOME, HOLOGRAM FUN WORLD – Last year, the queue for Hologram Fun World’s crowd-pleasing Anywhere Room attraction numbered thousands. Today, it is under 400 — a stark indicator of the economic hardships the galaxy’s leisure industry faces. “It’s been a very tough first quarter for us,” admits HFW Administrator Graekus Shubelle. “We get attendants, but they’re mostly all from local space. No one seems to want to travel far from home these days. I’m confident, though, that the mid-year will be good to us, what…

Circus Horrificus Turns Horrific KO HENTOTA, NAR SHADDAA – An illegal performance by the underground Circus Horrificus ended in chaos yesterday in the lower levels of Nar Shaddaa as a new, exotic beast showcased by the traveling troupe escaped and ran amuck. While performing within an immense ventilation nexus beneath the district of Ko Hentota, the Circus Horrificus revealed an agitated arqet, a creature native to Pellastrallus, to an appreciative crowd. Cheers of joy quickly became shrieks of terror as the arqet escaped its bonds and gored 12 audience members.…

Wan Approaches 50 in 50 PLAWAL DOME, BELSAVIS – In just his fourth season, Zegret Wan is chasing one of smashball’s most enduring record — 50 goals in 50 games. The Elom Ranphyx’s captain scored twice last night against the Belsavis Kretch, bringing his season total to 43 in the first 35 games. Wan already holds the single-season scoring record of 77 goals in a 78 game season. However, his 50th goal came on the 54th game of the season. Only Lafra smashball legend Maur “Hyperspace” Howins has 50 in…

Greyshade Proposes Gambling as Revenue SENATE ROTUNDA, CORUSCANT – Senator Simon Greyshade (Vorzyd) drew criticism with his motion to collect Republic tax revenue through government-subsidized casinos in his sector. “The casinos of Vorzyd generate billions of credits of profit, and right now, these monies are just being pocketed by private interests,” said Greyshade. “I should know; I own many of them. The business model works. I say, make it work for us.” Greyshade’s bill would call for Republic capital investment in new casinos throughout his sectors in return for most…

Carida Backs Military Creation Act SPINARA PLATEAU, CARIDA – Caridan government representatives have joined the Military Creation Act campaigning, offering their renowned academic institutions for Republic use should an army be created. “The Academy of Carida has produced some of the finest Planetary Security Forces in the Republic and was born of the last great military that flew the Republic banner,” said Ambassador Golfhan. “We aspire to continue that proud tradition and hone the skills of a Grand Army of the Republic, should the Military Creation Act come to pass.”…

Abrion Sector Secedes; Separatists Get Agri-Worlds SASHASA, UKIO – In an alarming development that pushes the Separatist movement closer to self-sufficiency, the agriculturally rich worlds of the Abrion sector have withdrawn from the Republic. “The ag producers of the Abrion have lived for decades with few options and limited control of the goods we provide. Now, though, we’ve found appreciative markets without the restrictive bureaucracy of the Republic,” explained Senator Esu Rotsino (Abrion Major) as she tendered her Articles of Secession in today’s Senate session. The bountiful Abrion sector is…

Mid Rim Worlds Open Ports to RefugeesNaboo, Monastery, Cerea, and Kalarba Ease Immigration Restrictions THEED, NABOO – The displaced citizenry of the Separatist crisis has newfound options today as a coalition of 10 worlds in the Mid Rim have loosened immigration restrictions to allow refugee resettlement. “Our world is generous with uninhabited lands that we are willing to share in this time of upheaval,” said Queen Jamillia, elected sovereign of Naboo. “Together, the Naboo and the Gungans will open Naboo’s plentiful spaces as a new home for those in need.”…

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 CHO Medxec Harribore Onuta. “We caution everyone to update their immunity programs before interstellar travel or even visiting of transit stations.” The advisory starts a new program of public service announcements and awareness campaigns by…

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 describes as mentally disturbed and suicidal. The catch is that the two share the same body. Surgical separation is possible, but not with current Troig medical technology. The Troigs are looking for offworld help, but…

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 comestible deliveries. With that in mind, I –- who not only care for your taste buds but also your pocketbooks -– have discovered a recipe whose primary complement is entirely modular! Yes, gentles, should you wish to…