JEDI HoloNet

A ban on all non-essential travel has been placed on many major systems in the Arkanis sector and surrounding influential areas. The ban comes as a result of fuel shortages, catalyzed by the refinery explosion on Kemel Station several cycles ago. Though trade and public transport services remain unaffected, trips considered non-essential will be restricted until supplies stabilize.

The ban, exasperated by rising crude fuel prices, is expected to be temporary. Current stockpiles have been reserved and rationed. Several nearby refineries have promised to provide excess supplies to aid in the crisis, as promised by Senator Rovel.

If you live in the affected area and are worried about travel, consult your local government official for further details.

At approximately 1734GST, a catastrophic failure occurred at one of the largest fuelling plant and refinery, reports state. The explosion, caught on film, was the first of a series of fractures and fires that spread throughout the compound. As of yet, no injury or fatality count has been released.

The cause of the initial explosion remains unknown, though site officials claim that sabotage is not suspected.

The news comes with a heavy blow to businesses in the local sectors. Local systems, such as Arkanis and Rodia, have already been in a chokehold by a fuel shortage. Though authorities have assured that the situation on Kemel Station will not worsen shortages, the news caused a sharp rise in crude fuel stock prices on the overnight market, with further increases expected in the near future.

Despite strong, positive turns in the war effort by the superior quality of the troops under Governor-General Ruun’s command, what some have described as a ‘Senatorial Coup’ has taken place as mass opposition groups were organised into one vote of no confidence, only narrowly won by the Chief of State. This, compiled with unending protests, has prompted Chief of State Grallig to resign, provoking a leadership election and throwing the continuation of the Vohai conflict up in the air. Compiled with this, leading anti-war Senators compiled an official denunciation of the war, formalising a clear public mandate for peace processions to take place led by Jedi peacekeepers.

The Jedi Order has also received a strong level of criticism by the inner-core populations due to their role in the conflict as military leaders. One Senator, who wished to stay anonymous, described them as the “angelic architects of death and destruction.” Governor-General Ruun has chosen to not comment on the current proceedings, but a leak has told Holonews that he is “absolutely livid”, recorded as raging through his chambers aboard the RSN Firefly. Many pro-war protestors have found support in populist leaders, their rhetoric calling this act by the Senate a “betrayal of democracy” and a “victory for tyranny, with the power swept from [our] feet”.

Due to the complicated nature of the civil war, it is unclear what kind of peace can be achieved, if any. The main settlement will have to be between the Revolutionary Council and the Republic, as both of them now control vast swathes of the planet, but there are several factions in between that are not only demanding some form of recognition in any new government, but fundamental changes to the laws that once presided over the planet.

Despite the controversy, Holonews wants to wish the best to the diplomats, and hope that the conflict soon comes to a resolute end!

Tragic news from a suburban area of Coruscant. This morning a mother and her son were attacked by a disheveled man wielding a lightsaber in a public market! The mother, later identified as Andrya Locke, was killed protecting her son, Victor Locke, from the man. The man was restrained and the child saved from harm due to the combined efforts of good samaritans. The assailant’s identity has not been shared with GSN. We now share a witness account from “Tin Bo” who was there at the scene.

“I was buying some fruit when I heard and saw that Jedi’s lasersword, er- lightsaber. It came out of nowhere! He attacked that lady and her kid, and I darn think he killed her before I saw several men tackle and pin the Jedi to the ground. I mean, I think he was a Jedi? He looked messed up, so maybe not. I think the Jedi should keep better track of their wackos. They’re dangerous! I just feel bad for the kid, having to witness his mother get killed like that.”

The Coruscant authorities have promised to share details as they are uncovered during this investigation. The man is now in Republic custody and the child in the safe hands of the authorities. No motive has been discovered. The Jedi Order has refused to comment on this horrific event.

Is this a Jedi cover up? More as things unfold.