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Reports confirm a Republic cruiser was destroyed on the edge of the embattled Thanium Sector. The stolen vessel, commandeered by former Jedi Master Kudor Okun, was lost following a Jedi‑led intervention, along with the Sith ordnance seized on Corma.

It is understood both were destroyed before any artillery could be deployed and that the successful Jedi operation prevented what could have been a catastrophic loss of life.

Okun himself was taken alive and transported under heavy guard to Coruscant, where he now faces a suite of grave charges. Republic prosecutors have formally indicted him on: capital homicide, high treason, unlawful seizure of weapons of mass destruction as well as conspiracy and sedition.

Judicial sources indicate additional counts may be added as the investigation continues.

In the wake of the Jedi-led operation, 117 Republic officers and crew members were detained for questioning regarding their involvement with Okun’s plot. Investigators have confirmed that several of these defectors now face similar indictments, including treason and conspiracy, underscoring Jedi Master Amalia Feyn’s earlier warning that the crisis extended far beyond the Jedi Order itself.

While the High Councilor has yet to issue another statement, a spokesperson for the Order confirmed they will co-operate fully with any Republic investigation concerning the incident.

Secretary of Defense Arn Hulos, was stood down earlier this morning, with Chancellor Vekau Khorta issuing the below statement soon after:

It has become clear that trust in the Department of Defence has been shaken. I have therefore deemed it prudent that a replacement be sought. I will leave questions on former Secretary Arn Hulos’ professional judgement to the commentators.

Today’s revelations have left many wondering why so many members of the Republic military chose to defect. As dissatisfaction with Chancellor Khorta’s government continues to plummet, analysts believe his days in the top job are numbered.

Galactic Core, reporting from Coruscant.

A transmission from former Jedi Master Kudor Okun has spread rapidly across the Holonet, igniting fierce debate within the Republic Senate.

The message was first circulated through Jedi-channels before spilling into public networks, featuring Okun denouncing the Republic and Jedi Council as corrupt and complacent. In the recording, he calls upon others to join him in what he describes as a campaign of “courage” against cowardice, claiming to have seized ancient Sith weaponry to aid the Thanium Alliance in its war against the Stenax.

Galactic Core reached out to Secretary of Defense Arn Hulos, who declined to provide operational details but placed responsibility squarely on the Jedi Order.

We are deeply concerned that a Jedi Master would abuse their power and influence in this way. We eagerly await the Jedi Order’s formal response to Master Okun’s actions.

While his remarks stopped short of confirming ongoing military operations, his tone suggested a growing rift between the Republic’s leadership and the Jedi Order.

New information has also come to light that Okun acted with the support of Republic personnel, raising questions about loyalty within the armed forces. Sources have confirmed several defections of high-ranking officers, suggesting deeper fractures within the Republic’s institutions.

During Senate hearings, Chancellor Vekau Khorta did not respond to any questions regarding his past friendship with Okun. Instead, his office released a brief statement reaffirming “full confidence in the Chancellor’s cabinet and the Secretary of Defense” while pledging continued efforts to safeguard the Republic.

The Jedi High Council has yet to issue an official statement. While multiple senior Jedi were approached for comment, only Jedi Master Amalia Feyn responded.

The matter is being actively investigated. We will pursue appropriate action concerning Jedi Master Kudor Okun, and trust the Republic will likewise examine the systemic and institutional shortcomings that facilitated widespread defection.

Her remarks, while measured, have been interpreted by some observers as a subtle rebuke of Secretary Hulos’ attempt to shift blame entirely onto the Jedi.

After weeks of mounting tension, a breakthrough came late last night when the Jedi seen in the now-infamous recording, alongside Officer Stown of the JDD, apprehended a suspect believed to be responsible for the initial disturbance. The suspect, identified only as Arkob, was taken into custody by the Jedi following an investigation on a safehouse in the outskirts of the settlement.

According to official reports, the Jedi and officers traced the fugitive through scattered witness accounts. However, upon entering the property, they found it nearly stripped bare. Every datapad, crate, and weapons cache had been removed, floors scorched clean, walls showing signs of rapid evacuation.

Officer Stown described the scene as “eerily efficient,” suggesting professional coordination. “This wasn’t a lone thief or street gang operation,” he told reporters. “Whoever helped Arkob remove his trace knew exactly what they were doing. This feels bigger, organized.”

The Jedi, whose been identified as, Mako Kogane of the Duneeden temple, declined to comment directly but was seen leaving the aftermath. Locals report sensing an “unnatural calm” settle over the area in the hours following the arrest.

Despite the successful capture, many residents fear this marks only the beginning. Rumors now circulate of off-world mercenaries arriving under cover of darkness, and encrypted transmissions spiking from hidden relays beyond the Vornis perimeter.

“Someone wanted this place cleaned,” said a security technician involved in the investigation. “If they’re willing to erase evidence that thoroughly, then Arkob might just be the smallest name in a much larger network.”

For now, Outpost Vornis breathes a cautious sigh of relief, but the mystery surrounding its sudden spiral into lawlessness remains unresolved.

In recognition of their swift action and cooperation in restoring order to Outpost Vornis, both the Jedi and Officer Stown were formally commended by the JDD this cycle.

During a brief ceremony at the Vornis command center, the Jedi received a Silver Crest of Valor, acknowledging the courage and restraint displayed during the operation. Officer Stown was awarded the JDD Service Medal, honoring his leadership and dedication to protecting the outpost under extreme pressure.

:: Your datapad chimes. A camera feed from the Ossus Temple is available to be viewed. Should you access it, an image of a tall and imposing Talortai takes shape. He is making an address to an assembly of Jedi on the grand steps of the Ossus Temple. His voice is stern, and he appears very much in control. ::

“Members of the Jedi Order,

I am Grand Master Coron Audax. This message is for all Jedi who seek to honor the Code and bring balance to the Force.

There is a stir across all Jedi Temples. One that would be… neglectful to ignore. There are several amongst the High Council who advised me not to speak on this. And while I respect their opinion, it must be done.

A former member of the Jedi Order,“Kodur Okun”, has betrayed us and seeks to bring destruction to the Galaxy. Make no mistake, Kodur Okun is a traitor. A traitor to our ideals. A traitor to the Living Force.

I concede, he does speak to some truths. The Galactic Republic is troubled, but it is not beyond saving. And the threat in the Thanium sector is very real. This war is a darkness that spreads through the Force like an infection, and it must be cut out. Nevertheless, how Jedi conduct themselves on the battlefield is what separates a Jedi from a malefactor. Let me state a fact. Kodur Okun conspired and murdered to acquire that Sith superweapon. “The ends do not justify the means”, even a Jedi Initiate knows this. Should he use it… the Force will scream in horror, leaving a wound like Malachor V and Alderaan. The Jedi Masters speak true. This war, like all that came before it, has the potential to corrupt and destroy us. I will not force any of you to join it. But if you are to enlist, do it the right way as many Jedi have done – unlike what that Dark Jedi claims.

To my brothers and sisters in the Force who decide to go… remember that you are Jedi. We do not seek adventure or glory. We fight with honor. We are noble. We are sound of mind, body, and spirit – in spite of the chaos. We are a beacon of light in the darkness, and the Living Force’s shepherds.

Listen to me.

Do not join him, for that would surely lead you on the path to the Dark Side.

And Kodur Okun, know that the Jedi are coming for you. Surrender… or be defeated on the battlefield. I care not. You will fail, and you will fall.”

::Your datapad glitches, and suddenly a Human male takes shape in front of you. He is a middle-aged gentleman, with a scar that has blinded his right eye. The man is adorned in a mixture of armor and Jedi robe. He appears to be on the bridge of a Republic war cruiser. Soldiers work behind and around him with urgency::

“Hello. I am Jedi Master Kudor Okun of the Ossus Temple. I am from the planet Galidraan in the Outer Rim – within the now infamous Thanium sector. My people have a strong sense of … honor and justice. And despite not being raised on Galidraan for more than ten years, I carry that quality with me. I have a troubling message. I have seen the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic grow … fat and corrupt like the days of the Clone Wars.

This decay did not happen overnight. We allowed it to happen.

Despite being a warrior, the Jedi Council thought it best to place me under the tutelage of a Jedi Ambassador to the Republic. And while following her around the Senate as a Padawan Learner, I saw nothing but a batch of pigs. I made a friend while I was there. He was only an aid at the time. The current Chancellor of the Republic – Vekau Khorta! We shared … ideas of a better Republic. How sad to see you have become the very thing you swore to destroy.

Three decades ago, I stepped away from the Jedi Order and found purpose serving the Republic military under an alias. I wanted to learn if the Republic was truly beyond saving. Those men and women I served with were real. Not people living in a fantasy on Coruscant or in a hidden temple. I rose through the ranks, and only when my identity was discovered was I discharged from the military. But the men and women I met … they are with me still – now and forever.

They truly cared – unlike the people serving in the Republic Senate or Jedi High Council. -Especially- the Secretary of Defense Arn Hulos. Why you allowed that snake into your cabinet I will never know.

Have you ever questioned why the Republic and Jedi Order won’t involve themselves in the horrors currently taking place in my homeland? You should. They’re cowards.

My contacts within the military learned of a Sith Imperium superweapon that the Republic was attempting to steal under the Fel Empire’s noses on the planet of Corma. With that and the discovery of my homeland’s rulers being assassinated by The Third Estate, I could stand by idly no longer.

I have taken the superweapon, and plan to gift it to the Thanium Alliance to end this war with the Stenax. And then I will set my sights on The Third Estate, whose threat potential rivals the Mandalorians during the Mandalorian Wars.

This is a call-to-action to all Jedi and Republic military. Reject cowardice and embrace courage. Join me, and together we shall see a swift end to this war and the corruption that enables it.”