Issue 7 - August 20, 2000

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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

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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

 

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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

48:05:12/PIN/V26C/PAL.PAS.MRT/GEN

Crime Skyrockets on Kashan (Era: +12 RotJ)

Palsheen City, Kashan - In just the past week the murder rate in Palsheen city has increased over 600% for the year. The death toll for the past week alone numbers close to 100 deaths, many of which belonging to the local police force, leaving local law enforcement even more understaffed than it already was.

Palsheen City Law Enforcement (PCLE) is currently looking for one man believed to be related to at least half of the murders. Three nights ago this man was spotted entering into a minimum security detention center where he brutally massacred all of the correctional officers on duty before brutally killing all of the trapped prisoners.

Less than an hour later he was spotted at the local space impound yard with two human males, where another 16 guards were brutally massacred. A subsequent firefight led to the destruction of at least one impounded bulk freighter.

PCLE has released the following comment on the situation: "The incident at our minimum security detention center is unfortunate and shall not go unpunished. We are currently looking for a humanoid standing approximately two meters in height with long black hair and light grey skin. Anyone spotting anyone matching this description should not approach him and contact us at once."

Authorities are also investigating any possible connections to a warehouse robbery which left another 15 dead the following evening. The only witness to this incident claimed that a small group of individuals conducted the raid and did not report sighting anyone matching the description of the man wanted in relation to the detention center and the impound yard.

The Palvar Defense Force has mobilized a special missions platoon to aid in the protection of Palsheen City until the threats are neutralized. Additional police forces are being transferred in from surrounding cities to replace those who were killed in the line of duty.

Written by Armage Bedar

 

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40:3:17/ZNC/3F44/HLD.3.SFK/POL

Empire Intervenes in Highland Civil War (Era: +1 RotJ)

Stopgap, Highland - Most citizens of the sector have grown weary of constant news reports the past few years of the stalemate in the civil war on the planet Highland. Those citizens need not worry anymore, because as of 13:45 in the evening two days ago local time, that stalemate has been decisively broken.

A little over 38 hours ago, Imperial forces under the overall command of Admiral Darble began landing under the cover of darkness in support of the Commonwealth of Eastern States (CES), one of the two powers who have been involved for years in the bloody civil war over mining rights and resources. At least five Imperial regiments landed within a matter of minutes. These forces have been aided on the ground by several local CES regiments who have mostly been providing security and acting as police a force.

Once on the ground, the Imperial regiments immediately began operations to capture the cities of Stopgap, Pra'shor, and Port Argenz, the largest urban areas of the Highland Republic (HR). In addition, at least one regiment was dispatched to the Mudlands, evidently to shut down all mining operations in the region and interdict any persons or forces attempting to flee through that strategic area.

News reports filtering into Stopgap indicate that the city of Pra'shor was captured almost completely intact after Imperial forces seized several vital areas of the city. Resistance from HR forces is virtually nonexistent at this time and it is believed that a CES regiment will relieve the Imperial regiment involved in the operation. That regiment may well be sent to assist in the assault against Port Argenz. Reports leaked by Imperial sources indicate that the city is still firmly in the hands of HR units and the Imperial regiment assigned to capture the city has faltered in the outskirts against fierce HR resistance.

Stopgap is now firmly under the control of the Imperial regiment tasked with capturing it. Sniper fire and other guerilla actions are still harrying the regiment, but local commanders expect to have that under control by this evening. A CES regiment arrived this morning and has been deploying as a police force, allowing the Imperials to focus on eliminating the guerillas.

The entire system itself has been blockaded by the Imperial Navy and any craft found in the system are being boarded and detained. Communications and civilian traffic to and from the system have ceased entirely. In fact, this report itself was only possible after obtaining permission from Admiral Darble himself. Imperial commanders have stated that they expect to have the entire planet under joint control of the Empire and CES within a few weeks.

Underground information sources report that the remaining HR forces will likely begin adopting guerilla hit-and-run tactics in an attempt to harass Imperial and CES forces and to deny them the mining infrastructure currently in place. Some sources even go so far as to suggest that the HR is smuggling tons of precious metals off-world to hire mercenaries. Regardless, the pacification of Highland is bound to be a drawn-out and bloody affair.

 

Written by Chris Curits

 



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