By Kesare Sauvage
Appearing in the center of the feed is Grand Moff Rakoi Onaga, flanked on both sides at the table by several Moffs of the Council of Moffs with the banners of the IRC on the walls behind them, the central one bigger than the rest and raised somewhat higher due to its size compared to its left and right counterparts. The atmosphere is stern, and for good reason as everyone soon is to find out
“Yesterday, a trooper of the Grand Army of the Republic who was peacefully enjoying a drink at a cantina on Tatooine was tragically killed in an attack by mercenaries under the employ of Throbon the Hutt. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers, and our deepest sympathies go out to the New Galactic Republic, and to the Grand Army of the Republic respectively… From what we have discerned, there was no warning whatsoever, Throbon has seemingly declared that there is to be no foreign military presence on Tatooine without telling anyone. This attack was not only unprovoked, it was a senseless act of murder against a soldier on shore leave, as we have no knowledge of any formal GAR military presence on Tatooine. This act of senseless aggression has not and will not go unnoticed. As we and our allies in the Coalition of Independent Systems maintain a jointly operated garrison and peacekeeping force in the town of Mos Eisley, having liberated the village from the Cultists that ravaged Coruscant in blood and madness, we find this act especially egregious. We do not seek to expand any further beyond the Mos Eisley area and merely intend on protecting the town and its denizens. That said, any action taken against IRC and or Coalition personnel will NOT be tolerated. Furthermore, further attacks on GAR personnel are also considered viable grounds for retaliation and or sanctions. The rule of law will be respected. And Order and Peace Will prevail. Furthermore, we urge the Hutt Clans to look into the matter if possible, and to reach out to respective foreign governments to properly address the situation. We do not seek a conflict, but let it be known that we will NOT be bullied or cater to the demands of rogue aggressors.”
The holofeed shifts away to an attractively groomed brunette at a news desk looking seriously into the holofeed…
“This news out of Tatooine, a remote desert world on the outer rim, came to light in the early hours this morning as members of the Grand Army of the Republic informed the Acting Chancellor and Senate of the unprovoked assault.”
“Secretary of State Naji Lightstar released further information on the trooper, Private C-1776, known as Chugger, celebrating his first year of active service with a fellow trooper, having just received an award earlier that day for Good Conduct and another for Valor under fire in the Corellia and Pluthan campaigns.”
“Private Chugger reportedly did not suffer, and his body was returned to Kamino by his fellow troopers.”
“A State Funeral with Honors is expected and Secretary of State Lightstar of Thustra has said , “I wish to meet with a representative of GAR formally in the morning to discuss. This is a terrorist act against a citizen of the NGR. Clone or otherwise they have all the same rights and protections of any NGR citizen.”
“Throbon Inijic is well known as the CEO of Throbbyburgers, previously the owner of the Braying Bantha Hotel in Mos Espa on Tatooine for many years until he moved to a palace in the City of Wayfar near the southern edge of the Western Dune Sea to open a casino.”
“The acknowledged Lorda of Tatooine, Throbon was attacked there in December of 2018 and suspected Imperial involvement, and again in February 2019 by the Grand Army of the Republic following a series of bounties placed by the Hutt on several major galactic leaders.”
“As of our last report from this beleaguered world, the local Daimyo installed by Throbon is Empress Celue of the Celestial Empire.”
Imperial News Network 