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After a long career at Galactic HoloNews, our own Spencer Colditch has decided to step down from his post as Lead Reporter following this short farewell address…

Hello viewers. It has been 36 years since I first landed a minor on-site sports reporting job at the ‘News, and I still remember crunching credits to afford my two-room apartment in the thick of Coruscant. Even though financial opportunities grew with my gradual promotions, my passion for bringing the latest information into your homes and workspaces was always the same. Strong and ever-lasting.

You may remember as well as I the times in which I was welcomed into your lives, from the time of Commonwealth Secession to the bliss of economic rise and fall. Know that from my time spent here I have grown in many facets of life and that I have made many friends. And, perhaps, some enemies. Being on screens shown around the Galaxy was always a dream of mine as a child, but I could not have even fathomed the memories I would gain throughout the years. Though, all passions must eventually be put aside for new responsibilities. With the recent arrivals of grandchildren, I feel the need to dedicate more time towards enjoying the love of my family, including the blessings of my always-supportive wife, Jennei.

With this, I give my final farewell to you. Stay vigilant, and good evening great Galaxy.

275.17 – Spencer Colditch // GHN

Startling news today out of the capital of the Dorin system reveals the effects of extraordinarily intense dust storms that lasted a period of one and a half standard days. With top wind speeds measuring past an eleven (11) on the Rivoc Scale, the strong structures meant to properly defend against fortuitous wind speeds gave way in their holdings. Several dust storms filled with high amounts of debris began to eat away at the most stalwart of structures, in addition to covering the streets in a thick blanket of filth.

While Dor’shan and the rest of the planet are no strangers to such storms, none of them have passed an eight (8) on the measured scale in over 900 years. Most structures remain intact, although many have been weakened to the point of necessary repair, including the historically famed Temple of the Baran Do. For those unfortunate souls caught in the storms’ wrath, survival would not be ensured, as it has been estimated that 240 persons (mostly homeless) perished in the tumult.

Damage costs range from 1.5 to 4 million credits, and the death estimates may rise as more bodies are uncovered from the streets. Acts of altruism have already been made as several relief groups from across the region have joined in the recovery effort. We at Galactic HoloNews have also made a very generous offer of 5,000 credits towards those in need of it most on Dor’shan, an act we do not wish to be laureated.

275.15 – Humil Tessrn // GHN

Ah, the Jedi Order. So mysterious, historic, powerful, humble, and peace-loving. For thousands of years the Jedi have stuck their noses into the business of the Galaxy, at times for the better, but in other instances for the worse. Recently on Coruscant, the negatives and imperfections of the Order were demonstrated when, in a pursuit of an apparent law-breaker, the Jedi individual caused a factory shut-down due to mechanical damages caused by recklessness.

The recently-Knighted Layto Kosroa pursued a rogue criminal who had just stolen some credits from a local patron. A just chase to begin soon devolved into a quagmire as the criminal entered the Jek’tono Speeder Factory in hopes of losing his pursuer. In his attempts to apprehend the criminal, Kosroa inadvertently stomped on a control terminal in what was described by a worker as a “large leap” towards his target. The commands entered acted quickly as many a mechanical arm swayed out of control and eventually split off of their groundings before the workers could stop the destructive actions. The breaking of the mechanics set off a chain-reaction of failing systems and sparks flying, effectively blinding one unnamed worker.

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With the ever-increasing population of the prominent and historic world of Corellia, overcrowding is a constant problem. More and more citizens find themselves on the streets, unable to find the security of a humble apartment, leaving children exposed to gangs and spices that run rampant on the lower levels. However, after the passage of the “Homes for Corellia” bill in the Senate two years ago, the Sector X6-1 Housing Projects have at last been completed in the capital of Coronet City, which shares the bulk of the overcrowding dilemma.

The three structures stand as some of the tallest in the area. With their completion, they will be able to house more than 10,000 citizens in what is described as “a simple, yet constructive” environment for singles and families alike. Though the construction cost over 25 million credits, the government is confident that the projects will be able to decrease crime on the lower levels, and increase the safety of thousands.

We will not see the effects of these new housing projects for some time, but we at Galactic HoloNews wish for the ultimate success of this grant of sentient kindness towards those in need of it most.

275.11 Merkis Klune // GHN

Most of us remember the public divorce of then-Senator Zen Falknor of Eriadu and his wife and prominent actress Qela Alena several years ago. Though it was apparent at the time that many an odious insult was dealt between the two, Alena’s holobook, to be released in a few days’ time, reveals the underlying reasons for their split.

According to a particular claim smashed in between very colorful language, Falknor would often make deals with lobbyists for incredible amounts of credits, far past the legal procedures conducted by special interest groups. Alena explains that even if Falknor wished for these transactions to be secret, he would pridefully demonstrate his “successes” to her in the form of “extravagant preaching” while in the lone presence of Alena. She confesses that while together she did not wish to reveal her husband’s corruption, their divorce “finally gave [her] the courage.”

Former Senator Falknor has yet to comment on these claims, and though they seem strong, a civil case will be unlikely to surface. Our judicial correspondent Kivio Martel has explained that while there would certainly be cases against Falknor and even Alena herself for conspiracy, such cases are often thrown out due to a lack of evidence and a “tying-up of the courts.” Whatever the outcome though, this shines more light on the apparent dirtiness of prominent figures within our society.

275.09 Yidik Mualim // GHN