JEDI HoloNet

Symbol of Trandoshan Nationalism

The effort of the Galactic Alliance to stabilize the tumultuous worlds of Trandosha and Kashyyyk took a significant jab today, as Trandoshan nationalists made a bold, albeit unsuccessful maneuver in sending privately-owned starcruisers from their homeworld with the intention of breaking the Alliance blockade in order to bolster rebel forces on Kashyyyk. Executed by apparent Trandoshan nationalists disgruntled with the submission of their planetary government to the will of the greater Galactic Alliance, all twenty-seven ships were reportedly decimated by the Alliance following the issuance of multiple warnings. Thirty persons are estimated dead, none of which were tolled from federal forces.

While there was little difficulty in handling the amateur assault, the significance of the doomed mission demonstrates a maintained disdain on the part of Trandoshan nationalists for Wookiee citizens, and more and more commonly the Galactic Alliance. Riots are commonplace within the confines of urban cities, and while the Trandoshan government is working tirelessly with federal forces to maintain order, the stability of the planet remains questionable at best. Admiral Sulweedo of the Galactic Alliance commented on the situation:

While we are finding consistent success on the isolated battlefields of Kashyyyk, it is equally substantial that we should seek success diplomatically on Trandosha as well. When this conflict finally subsides, it will be of paramount importance to have a clear path for reunification and repatriation for the citizens of both worlds. We cannot be at ease while the riots continue on Trandosha.

The efforts of war persist on Kashyyyk.

278.23 – Keth Tohll // GHN

An image of the smoldering ruins on Bimmiel at dawn (Source: Anonymous)

The people of Bimmiel were still in their beds when disaster struck early in the morning for the citizens of the Outer Rim planet at approximately 545-GST. Early reports from the region indicate to GHN that over fifty percent of the planet suffered heavy orbital bombardment by Ascendancy fleets, leading to the subsequent capture of the MZX33291 system in the Kanz sector.

With any planetside resistance easily eliminated by this assault, the northern Commonwealth borders have been pushed back even further following a series of crushing defeats during the last cycle. Refugees have fled the planet to nearby systems, and although the Ascendancy has promised not to execute any prisoners of war captured from the ruins, it is a fact that will likely provide little comfort to the families of the thousands already dead and countless more casualities on the surface of Bimmiel.

For now, our thoughts will rest with both the survivors and the dead who have suffered during this calamity.

Further information to come.

278.19 – Nheran Ghera // GHN

The Inter-Federation Gravball League

With the Federation gravball season in the middle of scheduled play, all one hundred and thirty-two teams from around the Galactic Alliance have banded together to protest against their government. This decision, agreed upon by both the Gravball Players’ Association and the Federation League Owners’ Commission, comes amid the lack of a declaration at the federal level to expel the Jedi Order from the territories of the Galactic Alliance.

Tarn Filmiir, the head commissioner of the league, explained the reasoning for the unanimous decision at a press conference on Nubia earlier this morning:

Currently, we and all other citizens of the Galactic Alliance are facing a serious dilemma in maintaining our ties with the Jedi Order. The Mandalorians have made their intentions clear, and while many of us debate their motives, we cannot deny the potential danger they represent as long as the federal government remains Huttish in its due process. In such, league play will be suspended throughout the Alliance until our government finally and justly expels the Jedi Order from our borders. We cannot stand idly by playing this great game when so many of us lay within imminent danger.

It is a curious site to see such unity and uniformity in this suspension of play in comparison to the constant will-do’s and apparent inactivities of the Galactic Alliance. While the excuse of logistics may be valid, it cannot serve as a free pass forever.

278.17 – Bak Sota // GHN

Jedi Order More Unfavorable

A recent non-partisan poll released by our own political center at Galactic HoloNews shows the Jedi Order’s approval rating down from last year among citizens of the Galactic Alliance, demonstrating a dismal 16% (+/- 2%) acclaim. Amid the plummeting, citizens cite the Mandalorian declaration as the main force for disapproving of the historic institution.

With no official stance yet made by Chief Aquitenne on the recent conflicts, his own ratings have dropped from a comfortable 60% to a contested 50% since the declaration. Research proves this is primarily due to the Chief’s lack of a position on what other polls show as the most important matter for “the Galaxy as a whole.” The only mentions regarding the situation have been in the forms of supposed talks with the Commonwealth and assurance to citizens that talks were “making progress”. Many however remain skeptical of these claims.

While the Jedi Order may be facing tough statistics, it currently fares better than the Galactic Alliance Senate, which has earned a horrid 9% approval from its constituencies from the federation abroad. Analysts agree that Chief Aquitenne has most likely eluded the blunt of the surrounding criticism due to citizens’ historic disapproval of their governing body.

To conclude with a final amusement, the average approval rating for a specific planet’s representatives remains at a lofty 74%, despite the overall disapproval of the Senate as a unified body.

278.14 – Elharr Bitim // GHN

Jamus Syndle - Ulu Leem

With the Galactic Alliance currently facing difficulty in coming to a pragmatic solution to the Jedi-Mandalorian conflict, we have brought back our hot-headed correspondents Jamus Syndle and Ulu Leem to debate both sides of the main argument for a brief segment. Current polls show that this is the most talked about issue of the time, and so we look forward to what they have to say on the matter.

Boys, you’re up!

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