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CORUSCANT – The primary nominations are locked, and the race for the Chancellery has officially begun. With the Preservation Society collapsing under the weight of the Khorta-Okun scandal, the upcoming election promises to be one of the most unpredictable—and consequential—in recent history.

As outgoing Chancellor Khorta prepares to vacate both his office and the Senate following the revelations regarding the Stenos war crimes, three distinct visions for the Republic have emerged. With the first debate scheduled for later this cycle, the political ad wars have already commenced.

The Diplomat-Centrist Coalition: Stability and Subsidies

In a significant tactical shift, the Centrist Party has declined to field a candidate, instead throwing their weight behind the Diplomat Party nominee, Zak Po’teb.

Representing the Arrowhead Sector, Po’teb is campaigning on a platform of strict economic reform. The collapse of the D’Astran Legacy Bank on Axxila remains a fresh wound for the Northeastern regions, and Po’teb is championing aggressive federal oversight to prevent a repeat disaster.

His foreign policy marks a sharp pivot from the current administration. Arguing that military buildup merely provokes the expanding Third Estate, Po’teb proposes diverting Navy and Army spending into industrial subsidies for major shipwrights like Rendili, Corellia, and Kuat.

At his acceptance speech, Po’teb framed this as a moral and economic necessity:

“Homelessness has been a problem across many sectors off and on for a century. The working class of the Republic has been robbed of wages and opportunities for generations. The failure of the bank on Axxila exacerbated these issues. We need to focus on our working-class. We need to stimulate the economy, offer jobs, and make sure that all citizens within our Republic have opportunities to succeed.”

The War Hawks: Peace Through Strength

The War Hawk Party is fighting for its life. While still reeling from the implication of Defense Secretary Arn Hulos in the Khorta scandal, the party hopes to stem their losses in the Mid-Rim by nominating the highly popular Seema Kaur.

Seen as the ideological successor to former Chancellor Naka Rei, Kaur retains immense personal respect within the Senate. Her platform is unapologetically interventionist: upgrade the military, arm allies like the League of Sovereign Systems, and actively check the expansion of Vahn Goreing’s dictatorship.

Critics warn this approach invites open war, but Kaur argues that isolationism is a death sentence.

“We are the stewards of peace in the Galaxy. We learned in the Wyld War what happens when we ignore the growing conflicts and warlords in the Outer Rim. They will bring war to our doorstep no matter if we bury our heads in the sand or not. Appeasement is never the answer to ambitious totalitarians who seek to rule like Emperors and Kings. If we continue to ignore the pleas for aid from the Outer Rim, when we have the means to help right now, we will be abiding the violent ambition of Vahn Goreing and enabling him to grow his power to a point where he will turn his ambitions towards the Republic itself.”

The Free Soilers: Autonomy and reform

Sensing blood in the water, the Free Soiler Party sees the current chaos as their best chance to break the two-party deadlock. Their candidate, Kalik Carr of the Trans-Vulta Sector, is hammering the federal government on its recent failures.

Carr’s message is resonating in the Hardar Sector and beyond: Coruscant is broken, and the only solution is decentralization. She proposes slashing federal regulations and redirecting resources to local sector governments.

“The Federal Government has proven every one of the points we’ve been making for cycles and cycles. Corruption, ineptitude, and selfishness has caused Senators on Coruscant to be completely removed from the day-to-day lives of the beings that vote for them. Only local governments can be responsive to the needs of their people, and we need to not only get out of the way of those local governments but we need to give them the resources they have lacked for decades to provide for their needs.”

With no incumbent running and the electorate deeply divided, forecasts remain volatile. The only certainty is that by the end of this cycle, the Republic will look very different.

By Quan Regal

Affiliated Press

Local authorities in Mos Ila confirmed today that an illegal stockpile of weapons and technology was uncovered and neutralized following a Jedi‑led operation.

It has been reported that the hidden stockpile—believed to be owned by the Twin-Shadow Exchange—was discovered in the neighbouring settlement of Mos Elka, along with a terminal containing a list of known assailants and criminal contacts.

Following the Jedi’s investigation, the materials were secured and turned over to the Tatooine Security Bureau. The Bureau’s captain, Ralven Doss, issued a statement thanking the Jedi Order for their swift intervention:

“Without their timely action, these assets could have fuelled serious harm across the region.”

While Mos Elka was previously overlooked by early crime prevention efforts, the Captain indicated that they would ensure greater presence in the area moving forward.

From the Galactic Core, reporting from Coruscant.

In a rare public address, from the Jedi Order’s eastern heart, from the steps of the Ossus Temple. Jedi Leader, Grandmaster Audax has announced the commencement of a galactic tour spanning across the Jedi Order’s primary and secondary facilities. This would mark the first such initiative by a sitting Grandmaster in over a century. 

“The Galaxy grows restless. It is not enough for the Jedi to remain watchers… Guardians from afar. We must stand among the people, remind them that we are servants of the light, not just symbols of it.” Audax stated.

The tour, scheduled to span over several cycles and will include visits to the, Duneden, Rannon, Taloraan, and Ilum. With additional appearances across the smaller outposts. Sources within the High Council describe the initiatives intent is to strengthen coordination between the different enclaves and renewal of the Order’s image after the closure of the Thanium Wars. Though, not all observers share the same optimism. Political Analyst Sallin Drexka of the CoreWorld Institute commented, “The Grandmaster’s rhetoric about an active and unified Jedi Order sounds noble… but to some, its smells of centralization, control. Do you think each satellite of the Jedi Order believes the same thing? Preach their code the same way? This is an overreach.”

On the Republic side, reactions have been cautiously positive. Senatorial representatives from the Chandrila Concord praised the tour as a “gesture of transparency, where the Order has often acted in quiet”. While industrial lobbies on Eriadu and Corellia expressed concerns that a more visible Jedi presence could “interfere with commercial security operations.”

So the tour will begin with a ceremonial departure from Ossus, where Masters, Knights, and Initiates will gather to offer the Grandmaster the traditional blessings for his Journey of Light before he boards his ship, the Luminary. 

As the galaxy watches, one question stands through both the senate and the stars, is this the dawn of a new Jedi Order?

The Jedi High Council assembled in full on Ossus, marking the most consequential gatherings of the Order in recent years. Located within the High Council chambers of the Ossus Temple, the summit concluded with two announcements that signal a shift in both leadership and posture for the Jedi Order. N’leke Yaal was unanimously elected as Master of the Order. A title dormant for decades. Traditionally reserved for moments of exceptional unity and given to the Jedi who is second to the Grandmaster. Whispers from Ossus describe the vote as swift and uncontested, reflecting broad confidence in Yaal’s vision of a coordinated, outward-facing Jedi Order.

In the second announcement, Jedi Knight, Yelke Jurlan was formally bestowed the honorary title “Sword of the Jedi.” The designation, steeped in historic symbolism, has long represented a Jedi empowered to act decisively in defence of the Order and the galaxy, yet restrained by accountability to the Council itself. Jurlan, notably one of the youngest Jedi to receive the honour, couldn’t stand in front of the council due to being off-world on assignment. While details surrounding the circumstances of the appointment remain sealed, several analysts suggest the Council intends the title less as a call to war, and more as a signal.

Beyond the proceedings, whispers emerging from Ossus have begun to circulate through diplomatic and political channels across the Core Worlds. Multiple sources confirm that preliminary discussions were held regarding the Jedi Order’s formal reintegration within the Galactic Republic a step that would mark a historic reversal of the Order’s long-standing independence following the fracturing events of the past.

No declaration was issued, though the topic alone has ignited debate. Republic officials have declined to comment, while several senators privately expressed cautious optimism at the prospect of renewed cooperation. Critics, however, warn that closer alignment risks blurring the line between peacekeeping and governance.

Tatooine officials are reporting a sharp rise in criminal activity this cycle, with incidents ranging from small-scale raids on local settlements to highly co-ordinated heists.

The Tatooine Security Bureau published their updated crime rates this morning, which analysts branded “unprecedented, even by Outer Rim standards.”

Captain Ralven Doss, speaking at a brief press gathering, acknowledged the seriousness of the situation:

“The difficulty we face is that these thugs aren’t gunning for each other anymore. They have instead fully turned their attention to law-abiding citizens and businesses.”

The sudden escalation has been tied to the recent deaths of several high‑ranking syndicate figures, which left multiple criminal factions leaderless. But some analysts were quick to point out that the surge in crime was not reflective of an underworld power struggle.

“The string of violence doesn’t suggest a criminal landscape in chaos,” said Naleen Rudese, an academic from the University of Calamaris Reach. “But rather, a well-oiled criminal enterprise.”

Despite the growing unease, officials insist they are working to restore order. Citizens are being urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity, though many across the desert world worry that the worst is yet to come.