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.

Sith Empire Distances Itself From Celue

By Kesare Sauvage

BYSS – An ongoing debate over Accords between the Kalway Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic continues to rile diplomatic communities, first in the meetings of the Galactic Republic and most recently across the discussion forums of the Holonet.

Introduced in March 2015, the Aldera Protocol formalizes the relationship between the Galactic Republic and the Jedi Orders who are signatories to this arrangement and lays out legal standing and protocols for these Jedi Orders and their members. Something the Celestial Empress has long opposed.

With the debate moving onto the Holonet, Celestial Ally Empress Rowe added her voice, saying, “Celue has managed to make an enemy of virtually the entire galaxy. A feat not even I have achieved. She will fall in line now, or she’ll be adding us to her list of adversaries… and one already in her back yard, I might add. We will not be the big dog at the end of her leash so she can run her mouth with reckless abandon.”

The Chancellor of the Galactic Republic, Pjaysiv Panteer, stated that, “I get the fact most don’t understand the agreement and their may be some who oppose the aldera accords. The benefits protect both parties. By setting up this agreement we make sure that no Jedi or force users can hold political office. They also assure that we as the government body can not commanded the Jedi.”

Alleging segregation of Force Users by the GR as she repeatedly claimed to speak ‘for the people’, Empress Celue went on to state that at least one Force User already has taken control of the Galactic Republic, information she would only divulge in private to Empress Rowe while hinting that the New Galactic Republic had already fallen under the sway of one such, recently elected Chancellor Bhailli’jeh Freykaa formerly a Sith of the Sith Empire. “Though I know the Chancellor of NGR has turned away from the path of her training. I know of one within the government of GR… Though words can not be spoken in open holonet. Privately Later Mi’lady Empress Rowe of Byss.”

A senior member of the Sith Empire interceded on behalf of the Chancellor however, “Let it be known that while the sitting Chancellor was once a member of the Sith, she chose to depart and serve her people. As a Darth, that is her right, seen previously by the likes of Jen’ari Vectivus. Any challenge of this account, is a direct challenge of Empress Rowe herself, and all will be held accountable. Including allies.”

Empress Rowe herself is well known for spending time dealing with problems of her homeworld, one of many Sith to do so from former Emperor Validus and Emperor Destius to Executor Kālarātri’s work with the Pantoran Assembly.

Accusations laid by Empress Celue against members of the KOJ during recent attempts to rejoin or Ally with the NG. asserting several violations of the Accords however, continue to be discussed as well.

Vice Chancellor ZannahBlue opined that, “My reading of the protocol shows no such limit in any of the specified sections, or anywhere within that I have looked, so my finding is that there is no validity to the complaint.”

KalosProkopa of KOJ spoke next, “The stance of KOJ on this issue is in accord with the Vice Chancellor. There is nothing in the Accords that prevents more than one member of a given Order from speaking to this gathering.”

Senator Satsisyi’tam of Yavin agreed, “I don’t believe there is much to discuss … I think most of us were in agreement of the interpretation.”

Jedi Master Thalia Spintrus added, “Empress Celue has been against the Aldera Accords since her first tenure in this senate. She seeks control not cooperation.”

KalosProkopa continued, “Our reading of the Accords is that we are free to share intelligence with the GR, not that we are obligated to share the sources of it. And in any event, CE is not a signatory to the Accords, and thus are not obligated to the nature of our intelligence on any given issue. The Celestial Empire has made an accusation against the KOJ with respect to the Aldera Accords; KOJ refutes the accusations as baseless and lacking standing. But it is not the role of the Celestial Empire to prosecute the accusation. It is up to the Galactic Republic to do so. I put it in your hands to either pursue this or dismiss it.”

A senior member of the Sith Empire speaking under the condition of anonymity, confirmed that the Sith Empire had released troopers of the Grand Army of the Republic brought to them by Empress Celue. “The Empire is not interested in her skirmishes to desperately grasp for table scraps off of the Empress’ dinner table. As the CE does not back the Sith in combat, nor will the Sith Empire be dragged into CE affairs.”

Yavin Jedi Accuses Sith Empress Of Poisoning

By Kesare Sauvage

YAVIN IV – Unconfirmed reports and accusations are being levelled at the Sith Empress Rowe today, by Kalway Jedi Master Thalia Spintrus…

“A confirmed biological agent has been introduced into the water supply of Yavin IV by apparently the Sith.”

Master Spintrus then continued her allegations, admitting she lacked proof but was instead told by The Force.

“This is not yet wholly confirmed, but a ship registered to the Empire was noted as leaving the system by the KOJN and listening post readings. Force Sense revealed the presence of a biological agent within the waters along with the presence of the Empress of the Sith Empire herself.”

A renowned and fearless Marauder, the Empress is well known for her use of ‘biological agents’ to secure her numerous victories having used her Fleets at Brentaal IV and Corellia, and the Ror’Jihan ships to eliminate the last of the Infestites on Byss, as well as the personal duels fought with lightsabers against the sorcery of the Traitor Infestus on at least two occasions and countless victories in lightsaber duels over a wide range of enemies across at least two decades if not more.

Reports of the Kalway Fleets returning to defend the Jedi moon have been rumored across the Gordian Reach and commercial traffic is ‘advised to bring potable water and not to pack bathing suits.’

The Lethan Chancellor Elect of the NGR, Bhailli’jeh Freykaa, a former Jedi student on the Moon, continued the attacks as the news spread.

“The Sith hot off the heels of their questionable tactics on Corellia. The kidnapping of this Republics elected officials for ransom like a common petty thug. Now, this petty regime have openly set it’s sights on Balmorra with the arrogance well fitting its reputation. These are actions of a gluttonous , desperate aggressor with an undying thirst that must be halted. Not only has the aforementioned come to pass but she also has like a petulant despot lashed out at the allies of this Republic devastating the ecology of an entire planet!”

At the most recent meeting of the Galactic Republic, the Chancellor Elect also found time to heap abuse upon the Empress who was also present, comparing the Empire to a brazen, power drunk noble gorging itself on worlds.

“You see, only what you are allowed to see Empress, It is not me who denies you sight however, it is your own lust for power, worlds to devour, lives to bend the knee to you at the cost of their very right to self. Yes, i fought, yes I clawed to be where I am there is no shame in this, it is a glory.. You are not.. divine, you are so far form it that you cannot even see the light of it, you are Shadow and you are.. to all things.. Death.”

“We must as a whole not only obviously condemn the actions of this rogue state, but also it’s Empress. This high office wishes to extend to Yavin IV our support it is monumental task of cleanup., if there is anything we may do know that this Republic shall upon your request. With all of these actions mounting, I urge this, our great Senate to be ready to address the Byss issue, this cannot, and should not be allowed to endure!”

‘As Chancellor, I appeal to the angel of out better natures to stop this empire, for all who have bled for our great freedoms- we must, be ready this session to speak your hearts and minds lest she own them both in the end.. “

The Empress has not responded to these new allegations, but to the old said, “And was I this dark plague you speak of when I so graciously allowed you to depart from the Empire to serve your people? Generally when you become an ally you hold that until you choose to leave or you give us reason not to trust you anymore. But we just kill you for that. I don’t do second chances.”

UPDATE

“We come to you live in the capital city of Validestius where the Empress just finished a press conference on Balmorra. The Empress was asked for a response to the unfounded claims that she somehow single-handedly snuck off of Byss to Yavin undetected even by her own guard corps, to poison their water. The Empress chuckled a moment at the question before looking at the camera as if speaking directly to Master Thalia of KOJ and the new chancellor elect of the NGR. “Insolent whelp over here trying to implicate me in some sort of petty defacing of their property like a common thug. I am an Empress, we don’t traipse around Jedi moons toying with their water,” she says laughing. “My favorite part is, “I have no proof it is Rowe, but the force said it was.” Rolls her eyes as she takes out her script pad, “Thalia I am writing you a referral for mental health. It is clear you have lost control of your own faculties at this point. Get some help, this is another desperate plea by the Jedi and the NGR…..the losing side of this conflict, to make us sound like the bad guys. Odd, our citizens are all rich, we have no homeless….oh and we’re not using the Mandalorians like hired goons to do our “dirty work” either. Sit there in your pile of lies and keep casting stones. You only make us look better the more you do.”