Author: PT White

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 home with their loved ones and carry the spirit of the festival, of life, music, and love, in their hearts.” This year’s festival would have marked the 2,345th annual celebration of revelry, music, parades, and…

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 on the popular Eriadu-based talk show. “When I was lying in that hospital bed, unable to move, the only thing that kept me going, the thing that made me better, was knowing she was out…

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 celebrities,” said Jedi Master Coleman Trebor. “To have our faces on garments, food containers or sleep covers like common holo-feature action characters would be to dishonor the nature of the Force.” To date, the Jedi…

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 exploited,” said scientist and engineer Paldis Doxin of the Magrody Institute. “Properly harnessing this energy could handle planetary power needs and revolutionize deep space mining.”

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 revoked due to secessionist activity, or being fearful of interstellar travel during the current crisis. Junior Chancellor Kennis Radi presided over the vote, putting forth the articles of the Military Creation Act. The articles were…

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. “These four Senators were named by a known Thalassian slaver during plea bargain sessions prior to trial. Our investigations were able to corroborate these claims, uncovering a lucrative slaving ring that saw all four Senators…

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 and her crew of five reverted the Quickwit from hyperspace outside the Ando system to recalibrate navcomputer settings. “I thought I was far enough out from Ando that it wouldn’t be a problem,” said Tissido. “They don’t…

Nuna-Ball League Looks to Expand ANTELUMA, COMMENOR – NBL commissioner and former holomag mogul, Lysko Buelia, attended Serv-O-Droid RIC series’ 81-57 win over Accutronic’s B1 team last night, and afterward hinted that the young Nuna-Ball League is again investigating an aggressive expansion for next season. “The game has come along way since its origins as a product benchmark stress-test at Consumer Automata holomag,” said Buelia. “We’re playing to capacity crowds in every arena on the tour, and our Sports Signal coverage has been upgraded from HSES6 to HSES4.” Nuna-Ball has proven to…

Isard Spearheads Republic Intelligence Reform SBI CENTRAL, CORUSCANT – Armand Isard, Director of the Senate Bureau of Intelligence, has been empowered by the Supreme Chancellor’s Loyalist Committee to reform the Republic’s largest intelligence organization in light of increased security concerns. “For too long the unscrupulous have been taking advantage of chinks in the bureau’s armor. I say, ‘no more.’ The SBI will be a vital weapon in the fight against those who would fragment our Republic and not a tool of convenience for the wealthy and corrupt,” said Isard. To…