Issue 7 - August 20, 2000

51:14:03/IDN/IDD/LXMD/LIA.4.LIM/MIL/Node.4

TIE X starfighter Production datatree (Era:ROTJ+5)

Here is a recently declassified report sent from the Imperial Navy to Galactic Media Nets...

TIE Advanced X1 Advanced Space Superiority Fighter

| - Prototypes - RFP (request for proposals) 2 craft
| - Field Test units 22 craft
| - Block01 (Limited production run) 50 craft
| - Block02 (Limited production run) 100 craft

TIE Advanced X2 Advanced Space Superiority Fighter

| - Prototypes - RFP (request for proposals) 2 craft
| - Field Test units 22 craft
| - Block03 (Limited production run) 350 craft
| -

Block04 (Limited production run)        [TIE/Ad "Avenger"]

6000 craft
| -

Block05 (Modern Technology Upgrade)     [TIE/Ad+ "Avenger"]

2200 craft total

TIE Interceptor X3 Advanced Interceptor

| - Prototype - RFP (request for proposals) 1 craft
| - Field Test units 32 craft
| - Block01 (Limited production run) 150 craft
| -

Block02 (Full production run)                              [TIE Interceptor]

312,000 craft

TIE X4 TIE/De Fleet Defender

| - Prototypes - RFP (request for proposals) 2 craft
| - Field Test units 32 craft
| - Block01 (Limited production run) 20 craft
| -

Block02 (Limited/Full production run)      [TIE/De "Defender"]

200 craft

36:3:22/DST/KURL.FYN/TRD

Kurlnova Sector Experiences Sudden Shift In Activity (Era:ANH-1)

Port Fynine, Kurlnova Sector - In the past several weeks, trade transportation has increased then decreased below regular levels out of Kurlnova Sector.

Kurlnova Sector rests at the end of the Liff-Qoapum Trade Run, which terminates at the border between the Outer Rim and the Frontier regions. For a long time, Kurlnova has been known as a producer of raw materials, shipping down the LQ Run and into the Core, depositing materials for processing and manufacture along the way.

Recently, reports by shipping companies indicated increased military presence, by "forces unknown." Press releases from these companies suggest a possible Rebel threat - while this is plausible in such a region, it does not explain the nature of unidentified warships.

Private security forces working local spacelanes on behalf of several companies indicate the ships are identifiable in terms of their make, but not their origin or representative force. No incidents have occured, but Kurlnovan officials have played the presence off as though it is anomolous or non-existent. Considering the tight reign the local government keeps in the sector, their lack of knowledge is more than likely a deception.

Merchant and shipping vessels are feeling the squeeze. Many captains coming out of the sector claim the atmosphere inside is becoming cramped and hostile. The already burdened shipping lanes are feeling intimidated by the warships. Vessels other than those proctored by shipping companies have been disallowed by the Kurlnovan government for centuries, so investigation by third-party departments have proven impossible.

A build-up of Imperial forces is being experienced in an adjacent sector, but the possibility is random as to whether it is related to the activity in Kurlnova. No press releases have been forthcoming from the Imperial government. Most traders and shippers feel Kurlnova could soon become a flashpoint, and are unsure what to do if an outbreak of violence occurs - shipping out of Kurlnova is the mainstay for most companies in and around the region, and a conflict could endanger and even bankrupt most of the economy.

Written by Chris Boudreaux

 

27:8:14/IHV/L90A/CHR.8.IND/GEN

Riots at IMS Industrial Complex Kill Three, Injure Twelve (Era: -5 ANH)

Industrial Complex Beta 3, Churba - At one of Imperial Military Spaceworks main metal smelting plants outside of Nad'urr City, riots broke out after local law enforcement and the Core Guard tried to break up an unlawful demonstration. Witnesses called it a "terrible, terrible thing to have to do" and that the "workers should have known better."

At approximately 18:12 local time, a group of several dozen IMS union workers and various other civilians gathered outside the main entrance of IMS Metal Refineries, Complex B and picketed. After several onlookers phoned the police about the illegal protest, several police landspeeders and an airspeeder orbited around the complex broadcasting warnings. After an hour of this, the police gave one final warning, then moved in with stun grenades and sleep gas.

However, many of the workers were armed with blasters, and a firefight ensued. Several officers, not expecting to be fired upon, were injured immediately, and soon after others were shot as well. Additional units, including the Core Guard, were sent in, and after three hours of combat and a standoff, the last civilians were arrested or killed. At 23:38 local time, the area was declared clear.

The final casualty toll was 6 officers dead, 17 wounded, 32 workers dead, 14 wounded, and 31 arrested. Officers on the scene say that "the [suppression] was handled with total professionality, and every officer performed his duty well." The chief officer at the scene, Capt. Seward De'chau, told Imperial HoloVision that this may be part of something bigger, as "most of those [arrested] wouldn't say anything."

This report was compiled from wire and police reports, surveillance camera footage, and phone calls with witnesses on the scene.

- Imperial HoloVision

12:03:06/PIN/V23A/PAL.PAS.MRT/MIL

Return of Ancient Ghost Vessel (Era: +7 RotJ)

Rumors have been flying across the Palvar sector lately concerning several reported sightings of an ancient warship bearing the marks of the Old Republic Navy. The sightings have occurred over the past two weeks and at least five various vessels reported either visually sighting the vessel or picking up a very strange IFF signal from an unidentified craft.

Some historians are theorizing that the vessel could actually be a part of the Outbound Fight Project (OFP) - an attempt made by the Old Republic in its final days to travel to another galaxy. Others counter this theory, stating that any ship that was a part of the OFP would not have been able to complete the voyage and return in such a short time. Travelling such a distance would take a hundred standard years, even using the fastest hyperdrives available in that era.

A more popular theory as to the explanation of this ghost vessel is that it is indeed an ancient Old Republic warship which was probably lost in deep space many hundreds of years ago and later found by pirates or scavangers who returned the vessel to at least a partially functioning state.

The Palvar Defense Force (PDF) has taken notice to the rumors and has reportedly dispatched a small task force to investigate the sightings. Commander in chief, Aarlis Nacirem, assured the public in a written statement earlier today, "should there be any validity to these rumors, the PDF shall act promptly to ensure the safety of its citizens and business partners."

On a side note, our sources within the PDF navy have commented on an increase in traffic in and out of PDF repair docks as local pirates are becoming increasingly resistant and violent.

Written by Armage Bedar

 

Imperial Holovision

35:1:18/J7E9/DAST.4.NIV/POL

Rebel Lab Explodes on Park Campus

NIVOSER CITY, DASTAL IV - There was much shock and confusion as a basement on the grounds of the Deavalleas College of Nivoser exploded seemingly without cause yesterday afternoon.

Further inspection of the basement - usually left empty and unused by the groundskeepers - revealed that the blast had been caused by home-made explosives and detonite bombs.

Investigating officer Lt. Osulev Reegine of Imperial Security has stated that there is substantial evidence that a highly illegal and dangerous makeshift weapons lab had been secretly established in the storage basement.

"Examination of debris from the blast has proven conclusively that the cause of the explosion was a chain-reaction of very unstable detonite bombs, most likely constructed without the proper safety measures required of such devices," he commented. "The only explanation is that the basement was being used by rebels to construct weapons to use in their acts of terrorism."

Imperial Security has already arrested one suspect, a young women whose name has not yet been revealed. Two others under suspicion fled the College campus soon after the conflagration - Ton Jeejee, 18 standard Coruscant years of age, a student of physics and engineering, and Hkeal Gtens, a 36 year old Calamari, one of the College's self-defence instructors.

Instructors and pupils alike have been astounded by the news. "I always found Gtens to be rather abrasive and sometimes rude, but I never suspected him of being a rebel collaborator," one professor said.

Security is still searching for further evidence that might help then flush out any other malcontents at Deavalleas, while teams scour the neighbourhood for the two missing suspects, with checkpoints established at all city exits, as well as the main roads into the main city centre. All traffic to and from Nivosen Spaceport has been halted, and suspicious vessels are being impounded by the spaceport authorities.

Some have accused the Empire of indicating the Rebel Alliance in the attack without any proof of involvement, however Lt. Reegine waved away such protests. "This is a time of great conflict," he cautioned. "The Rebel extremists will go to great lengths to intimidate us. All loyal citizens of the Empire must be united in opposing them and the lies they spread."

Unfortunately for those involved, the on-campus grav-ball courts were also damaged by the nearby detonation, leading to the cancellation of the Deavalleas grav-ball tourney that was scheduled to begin in a few days time. Imperial Authorities are assuring everyone that that the traitors responsible for this grievous act will be brought to justice in short order.

ZOMERAN NEWS CORP.

38:9:21/ZNC/ZOM.2.JNC/POL

Contact Lost with Colony World (Era: ESB)

Junction City, Zomeran - For the past four standard days, all attempts at contact with the planet Coventry (Coventry star system) in the sector's second quadrant have met with failure. Neither standard holonet transmissions nor backup relays have been able to get through; even manned scouts sent in have not yet returned with any information.

Just two standard months ago, the idyllic country world of Coventry announced the discovery of a major archeological find. The reports did not specify what type of discovery was made, but the local scientists promised that it would, and I quote, "change our whole perspective on the Sector."

However, a formal announcement about the discovery details was never made.

Many people here in Junction City have been speculating that this discovery and the planet's sudden silence are related. One of the more popular rumors recently has been that something alien had been excavated and subsequently killed the population through the release of a new disease. In fact, this theory was bolstered by the announcement only a few hours ago from Imperial Medical Services that the entire Coventry system is now under a state of Level 3 Quarantine. Imperial officials have refused all requests for further information, stating that a press release will be available soon.

This reporter, however, is not convinced that the quarantine story is true. One of the very last transmission fragments received from Coventry mentioned that, "[static] ...ndreds of ships are beginning to descend everywhere [static] military ships. I can see [static] ...plosions beyond."

Combined with other recent actions by the Empire here within the sector, this transmission seems to cast serious doubt on the intentions and conduct of the Empire. Could it be that instead of enforcing a quarantine, the Imperial forces had actually begun to invade the planet? If so, what could have prompted it? What could be valuable, or terrifying, enough to spur the government into such an action?

Time will certainly reveal more information to us. The scouts sent are already overdue for reporting and officials have promised a press release. Whether from military invasion or medical quarantine, the world of Coventry will likely never be the same.

Written by Chris Curits

 



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