War Declared!

From [ISM] G.I.G. Nikkos Rokkuo — 01/17/2022
Imperial News Network
The channels of the Imperials would all flash as Breaking News scrolled across the screen. The vision breaking away to a well dressed Zeltron reporter. “Marisya here, with breaking news as reports are coming in, confirming the rumors of the death of Darth Rina, Hand to the Empress Rowe and Grand Inquisitor,” she’d say, continuing on, “In just a few moments, Nikkos Rokkuo, Grand Imperial General of the Imperial Sith Military and Metatron of the Empire will be addressing the Empire as a whole. Meanwhile, we have Forecaster Zex Mintrun with us. Zex, what are your thoughts? Could this be the Republic? The Mandalorians?”

The window of the Zeltron would minimize as a Muun appeared on screen, the sound of chanting heard behind him “This can only be the work of the Republic and such a move is going to motivate the troops as never before. Every Imperial here behind me in Market Square is chanting for the head of Chancellor Bhailli’jeh, traitor of the Empire. You can hear their devotion to this Empire and the love they had for Grand Inquisitor Rina. In fact, I had just gotten off the com-” The screen would suddenly cut out from the Muun as the Zeltron took over the screen again, “Zex, I’m sorry to interrupt you, we just received word we’re going live to the Citadel!”

The screen would flash over to the Citadel Exterior just as General Rokkuo made his way to the landing just outside its steps. “It is with a heavy heart,” echoed his voice across the area “To inform this Empire that the claims of the traitor Bhailli’jeh are true. She has, indeed, successfully hunted down and assassinated the Grand Inquisitor, Darth Rina.” An outcry of disapproval and grief would flood the microphones, almost drowning into a collective white noise. The General would allow it for a few moments before continuing, talking over the crowd “I have just met with the Empress Rowe and she has assured me that this will not go unanswered. The New Galactic Republic has made a promise for war against your Empire and the assassination of the Grand Inquisitor has shown their intent to keep that promise. Effective immediately, the Sith Empire will answer their call.” The shouts and cries of the crowd soon turned into cheers and shouting of acceptance, bolstered spirits encouraged by the promise of revenge.

“Her Majesty, your Empress, has informed me that we, as Imperials of this great Empire, should not mourn the loss of this Empire, which is heavy, but instead sharpen our blades, prepare our neighbors, and ready ourselves for the slaughter. This war is a war that will be won in the name of Darth Rina. Long Live The Empress, Long Live the Empire!” The Anzat would raise his fist in the air to a roar of applause, cheers, shouting, as others in the crowd would do the same. A miniature screen appearing in the corner, the Zeltron beginning to speak, “Well there you have it, war has been officially declared by both sides. This is Marisya with Imperial News Network, we will continue to keep you up to date with any further developments. Long live the Empress, long live the Empire.”

End Transmission

Dark Lady Attacks Ryloth Chancellor, Wounds Senator

By Kesare Sauvage

RYLOTH – While the bulk of the Sith Imperial Forces continues to lay siege to Commenor Chancellor Bhailli’Jeh Freykaa of the New Galactic Republic announced earlier today to the Senate that a Sith attack had occurred on Republic soil. The recent execution of Vice Chancellor Caldoth and the Senator of Susevfi have also been blamed on the Dark Lords of the Sith.

“This is the Chancellor of the NGR Bhailli’jeh Freykaa speaking, the mountain hold was attacked by Byss Operatives seeking combat with myself and the Senator Asa of Ryloth, they escaped with considerable damage in our victory. Notable present: Myself, Priestess Asa Freykaa and Good Sister Athena Kryze.. Fort Numa garrison is notified to be aware they could have fled in to the low lands to escape our pursuit of the Dark Lady Kālarātri and her forces. A warning to all Sectors to watch as they retreat for possible apprehension.”

“This is their third attempt on Senator Asa, let ensure they are ..persuaded a fourth would be foolish. This whiffs of Despiration, let’s see how much they want to commit to this one person.

Following this, the Empress Rowe stated, “When Commenor is finished, the fleets that have sat ready will then turn for the heart of Republic space and mark my words, when we get there, I will personally drag their Chancellor back to Byss with my bare hands where she will face this Empire. Make preparations, I am done waiting. We will bring the fight to them.”

General Traden of the ISM further reported at the Empress’ Meeting earlier today that, “The ISM has secured all the surrounding area of our landing point and the Base on Commenor.. We control the Planet’s Shield.”

Commenor remains under Sith blockade and with communications jammed.

Sith Execute Vice Chancellor

By Kesare Sauvage

December 22, 2021

“It is unfortunate that this day I must stand before you to announce the loss of a fellow warrior and patriot of this great republic. In a move that can at best be described as petty retaliation the Byss Empire has taken one of our own, Vice Chancellor Caldoth prisoner and without so much as a negotiation executed him.”

“This is an ongoing escalation of hostilities with this rogue state that seeks to undo our very way of life to satisfy the gluttony of its Empress and her fetid doctrines. I stand before you now because I believe in transparency and as such I will not mince words, nor sugar coat it. Empress Rowe will not stop until all we hold dear, all our Vice Chancellor held dear is laid waste before her. Your Children shackled as thralls under her repressive Dogmas. I call now that we, as a people should unite and seek to end this threat form the dark world for the honor and glory of our fallen. Be they Forces of GAR, my Administration or any person who looks to this Republic for Sanctuary. The time for debate with these creatures is over, it is time that heated blood answers the call of heated blood. “

“Rowe and her inquisitors have tried time and again to strike at us, our forces and our civilians with no restraint, I say now honor demands they be sent back to their dead world, either in retreat or in the same way they sent our Vice Chancellor to us, I ask that we push forward to see this done for the glory and freedoms of all beings- Byss, must be stopped, finally and forever as our Vice Chancellor would attest were he not so cruelly slaughtered.”

“In the name of Caldoth of Balmorra, The Empress of the Sith and her Grand Inquisitor must receive their just due and if in so doing they breath their last breath, so be it.”

Earlier tonight, Chancellor Frey’kaa’s surprising announcement went out across all Republic news feeds and remembrances began to pour in to social media sources Spacebook and Switcher.

An Arkanian by species, Vice Chancellor Caldoth of Balmorra was little known on the galactic stage before leading Balmorra to join the nascent 8th Galactic New Republic and then becoming Balmorra’s Senator, where he championed weapons reform policies particularly the banning of certain weapons, and also strengthening the Republic military by pursuing droid contracts to reinforce the Grand Army of the Republic’s forces and Republic Worlds after the fall of Taris.

As Vice Chancellor of the New Galactic Republic, Caldoth was sworn in during September with Chancellor Freykaa after running unopposed and frequently played a behind the scenes role, serving the Republic’s interests in negotiations with the Hutts and providing a bulwark against Sith expansion out of the Deep Core region.

A freedom fighter who was wounded leading a workers revolt against the Corporatocracy ruling the military-industrial world of Balmorra, Caldoth was a successful businessman and noted dancer.

Caldoth leaves behind no family. He had no children, his parents both died years ago before the revolution on Balmorra.

Memorial donations should be sent directly to the NGR.