JEDI HoloNet

The Chief of State, earlier today, announced the Sith threat neutralized at a terrible cost. Medical personnel work to remedy the injured, and the relief effort is well underway. The Dark Side nexus perished, following the Dark Lord’s defeat at the hands of the Jedi. However, the area grew to be unlivable and toxic, several hours after the Dark Side anomaly halted.

Despite victory, it cost many a life to succeed. Jedi Master Alehk Thol, long standing member of the High Council, died honorably in the mission to destroy the Sith, among seven other Jedi (Jouren Arthos, Kytana Devin, Erek Ordona, Rhyssa Ya’qul, Taska Volsh, Andyr Proga, and Odala Yoan). In addition, 313 Republic servicemen and women were killed. And worst yet, an estimated amount of 456,000+ civilians, men, women, and children were destroyed by the Dark Side nexus, and many are still missing. Cael Dan’kor, Jedi Master and sole surviving Jedi from the mission, had nothing to comment.

There is to be a pyre burning, per Jedi tradition, to honor the respective Jedi. As for the Republic military men and women, including the deceased citizens of Coruscant, a ceremony will commence, hosted by the Chief of State, later this cycle.

While the evacuation has discontinued, the Coruscant Temple and its surrounding sectors, ruined and destroyed, remains as an unsettling reminder of the Sith’s atrocities. War trials are to start, adjudicated by the Republic and New Empire, with members of the Jedi Order as mediators, in the next two cycles, and will probably end late next year.

News reports have been flooding in from infield reporters and correspondents as it is revealed that Corellian security forces have received mysterious threats from a terrorist group. The self-proclaimed group of extremist Corellian activists have named themselves as Kijinx and claim that they want to put an end to government corruption. They have revealed themselves as the perpetrators of the infamous kidnapping of Senator Huein, the seven armed men a part of their organization.

Threats have since come pouring in from this terrorist group, demanding two things: lesser politically important hostages, such as representatives of Corellia, as well as a large bounty of credits so they can, as they put it, “continue to further root out government corruption such as Senator Huein”. The group has made no further proclamations except for stating that they will not be releasing Senator Huein in the near future, if at all. Their base of operations is unknown, although it has now been confirmed by local security forces that G.R.I.D. will now be called in for reconnaissance.

Though it is ultimately unknown exactly how Kijinx will respond to higher authorities involving themselves in this dispute on Corellia, they have spoken that if should any outsider so choose to put themselves in the path and attempt to deter Kijinx, then they will show no mercy. Reports indicate that whilst it is clear that this group has some following, it is an isolated cell and not a part of a larger whole, acting independently. It is for this reason that local security forces and law enforcement has encouraged the people of Corellia to speak out against Kijinx and to come forward with any knowledge that may aid in the return of Senator Huein.

Breaking news from Corellia earlier today: we have just received reports that the senator representing Corellia in the Galactic Senate, Wayne Huein, has been kidnapped in the middle of a press conference. The senator’s personal security and staff are cooperating with local law enforcement in order to deduce the undoubtedly sinister nature of this kidnapping.

Inside sources managed to leak the security footage from the scene, though the original file has been since deleted. The holorecording showed seven armed men infiltrating the compound where the conference was being held, disabling various security systems and incapacitating the checkpoint guards, before finally entering the main room of the press conference. It is at this point that one of the armed men shot the camera in the room, causing all visuals and audio to be lost.

Even as the investigations progress, people are raising further security concerns and asking how these men easily bypassed cameras and security guards and seemed to know the layout of the compound in depth. It is suspected that G.R.I.D may be called in although nothing has been confirmed yet.

The aftermath of this daring heist has not only left behind three corpses of security guards, but a bitter and sour taste in the mouths of the people as the real question is posed: Who are these people? Exactly why have they kidnapped the well respected and beloved senator Huein? And what is their next move? All of these questions can only be answered with time, even more arising. Whatever does transpire, know that we here at Corellian Channel 1 News will keep you informed.

The Republic’s legal branch makes a move to prosecute Arma Corporation. The Arma corporation, notably, creates cases for blaster rifles and clips. Arma, allegedly, made dealings with the “Sith Imperium” during the pinnacle years of the Imperium War. Arma’s been accused of treacherous war crimes in the past, but the Republic had no ground to stand on, because prior search warrants resulted in no evidence. On the planet of Sullust, their factory has been shut down for further investigation; in addition, their monetary assets are frozen.

Our source tells us G.R.I.D, Galactic Republic Intelligence Division, played a covert part in gathering evidence for an arrest warrant. The lead Republic prosecutor, Amura Shalstein, stated earlier today:

“G.R.I.D had no part in the recovery of evidence. It was gathered upon constant review of past information. There are logs of conversations and transcripts of business with the Sith Imperium. Nonetheless, if they did, the evidence would be protected under the “Patriot Act”. Were Arma defending their case by that angle would be a useless gesture. Do not not forget they are traitors, and the Republic government will exhaust every asset to ensure a fair, just verdict is made. Thank you.”

In response Arma’s lead defense attorney, Rhey Grok, had this to say:

“G.R.I.D had every part in the recovery of evidence! On 348.14 ABY, we received a report several of our employees were incapacitated and left in a crate. In addition, our camera feeds on that day were wiped clean. I will say, on record, my clients are no traitors to the Republic and New Imperial union. Arma has supplied the Republic with an abundance of supplies throughout the war, and allegations the patriotic Arma corporation is working with the sinister Sith Imperium are false! In our defense case, we will swiftly be able to prove that G.R.I.D was there at our facility, with no warrant, and in fact planted evidence to guarantee ProditCorp, a company whose lobbyists flood our capital, would come out on top!”

ProditCorp nor G.R.I.D has responded. The trial is dated to start 348.21 ABY. We will release information as this story develops.

An Imperium occupied outpost on Dubrillion appears to have had a reactor meltdown. The exact cause is unknown, but it was believed to be attributed to faulty equipment leading to several power surges. An emergency shutdown was attempted, but it seemed to pump tibanna into the fire as the saying goes, as it triggered another fatal power surge. The primary reactor conduit blew, spreading radioactive material into the atmosphere, and irradiating the planet’s oceans, as well as destroying the facility.

Experts are not yet sure how exactly this will affect life on Dubrillion, but considering it is mostly a water-planet with heavy rain, irradiated material is expected to spread quickly. It is unknown whether the Imperium will decide to provide an environmental relief effort in the near future, as well as make any changes to the design of their reactors or provide any extra precaution to prevent radiation-induced sicknesses.

This coupled with the Imperium’s recent defeat at the Second Battle of Bastion and now severed ties to the One Sith has no doubt crippled their military infrastructure, but also their morale, and some may say their competence as a significant power. They have yet to make a statement about this event. But we will await one eagerly.