JEDI HoloNet

The current budget for the Republic military and the war effort has far exceeded preliminary forecasts at the beginning of the year. A senate majority voted in favour of a motion today that would allocate savings to the fight against the Imperium in Northern Space in what can only be described as a great sign of solidarity among affiliate members of all different political persuasions.

Chief of State Asujin Tirahimo had the following to say:

Today’s successful vote shows that we can come and work together despite our political differences. We all know the threat the Imperium poses – the importance of victory well exceeds any numbers on the budget papers. Thankfully, due to some generous financial donations to the cause, we don’t need to worry about a budget blowout.

The generous donations the Chief of State referred to was the few the Republic received since the turn of the year. The largest ‘gift’ to the Republic came from the Queen of Axxila who recently re-declared support for the Republic after an extended period of silence on the issue of the war.

Chancellor Allarn Von has announced a new agreement with the Republic military, committing to deploy troops to the front lines. Phaeda’s military will join the Republic in defending key outposts across the warzone in Northern space, which commentators have described as a “significant turning point in the war for certain planets locked in stalemate against the Imperium”.

Phaeda’s Chancellor had this to say when announcing the agreement with the Republic;

“It is quite clear that the Galaxy needs to unify against the Sith. The attempt on my life shows the lengths they will go to for victory and we are in debt to the Jedi Order for their efforts to protect democracy here on Phaeda.”

Polling has indicated attitudes of Republic loyalism have never been higher on Phaeda, after the Imperium attempted to undermine the currently popular Chancellor. All political parties on Phaeda have condemned the Sith and endorsed the Jedi for their role in thwarting the assassination attempt on the Chancellor and for also exposing the corruption of former Deputy Leader Ren-Vay Looi, who was arrested for treason when trying to escape the planet. With evidence of Looi’s association with Imperium personnel piling up, a conviction seems likely at this stage.

It seems the Sith just made a new enemy out of the people on Phaeda.

A few days ago, a Republic Vessel reported to a nearby fleet stationed over Iridonia. The report confirmed an Imperium scout convoy was utterly destroyed in an effort to enter Yuuzhan Vong space. Republic military tacticians suggest it was a failed attempt to gauge the Yuuzhan Vong’s borders and susceptibility to attack.

Republic General H. Kardford at an earlier press conference stated: “At this point in time we cannot be certain of the scout convoy’s intentions. We strongly believe, however, this to be a failed strategic movement. We should take their failure as an example: the Imperium is not perfect and makes mistakes which we must learn to exploit! We cannot feel overcome by their military. We must use the incident to strengthen our cause and moral!”

The Yuuzhan Vong has offered no comment on the incident.

In the wake of the war between the Republic and Imperium, many on Corellia, like all of us, are finding it difficult to cope with the losses of their loved ones away at war. It is no secret supplies are strained and resources dwindling. In an attempt to help – Corellian local, Human boy, 10, Yu Equis, began gathering supplies for our honorable men and women. Yu Equis coordinated with his school to start a food and supplies drive for the Republic and New Empire. Slowly other educational facilities are doing the same. It’s now recorded Yu’s influence has resulted in over several thousand cans, and the numbers continue to raise.

We received this statement from Yu:

”When I got home from school one day I noticed several food cans sitting in my pantry. My dad and I rarely eat food from cans, so I thought… maybe the military could use it! My mom’s at war, stationed on the S.S. Magistrate over Bandomear, and it’s been difficult. I hope news of this reaches her and I make her proud. Love you, mom!”

This inspiring boy is a shining example of the hope and intuitiveness that the Republic needs. Yu encourages for other schools from various worlds to do the same. One ‘can’ will make a difference.

A Portrait of King Limmaal

Hundreds of thousands of Duros are in mourning today as the death of King Iroas Limmaal was announced. He died a natural death at the age of 82, in the Ranadaast, where he will be buried in a public funeral. The next in line to succeed King Limmaal is his son, Prince Felasi Limmaal II. He will remain in line until he comes of age, with Queen Soora assuming the throne in temporary measure.

Queen Soora asks that we remember King Limmaal for his temperance and kindness.

“He would help the poor with little regard for their condition, he raised a kind, intelligent son and two daughters. A testament to a great man, he will be dearly missed. I pray we all remember him for his temperance and kind manner.”