8.21.2011

Alliance HoloNet News — Volume 001 | Number 05 | 39:6:7 | Article 01

Ancient Empresses of the Core Worlds
HANNA CITY, CHANDRILA—While largely overshadowed by the infamous Xim the Despot in recent decades, a veritable pantheon of other powerful monarchs have risen and fallen in the millennia following the implosion of the Infinite Empire of the Rakata. A new archaeological exhibit sponsored by the Hapan Expatriates’ Association is now seeking to bring some of history’s most notorious females into the galactic spotlight.

From the genocidal Almay Kodos of Voon, to the legendary Veatrice LaProtia of Alderaan, to the mortal rivals Noanka Lyu of the Esselian Empire and Djemaia Acuala of the Azure Imperium, pre-Republic monarchs are well-represented in the exhibit, which will spend two weeks on Chandrila before moving further Rimward to Balmorra. In addition to pre-Republic figures, famous planetary or sector monarchs such as Empress Teta and Queen Anig are also included, as are Sith Lords such as Lady Galaco, Darth Lethe, and Belia Darzu.

“In a galaxy that is thoroughly dominated by males,” wrote Greskal, reviewing the exhibit for the Naboo Cultural Journal, “it is refreshing to be immersed in the exploits and triumphs of some of the greatest females our society has ever seen.”

8.14.2011

Alliance HoloNet News — Volume 001 | Number 04 | 39:5:35 | Article 01

Battle for Manpha Concludes with Alliance Victory
SHANPAN, MANPHA—Despite fierce resistance from the Nagai occupying force, and an unexpected intervention by an Imperial Star Destroyer, the Third Alliance Battle Fleet managed to retake Manpha, the homeworld of the Shawda Ubb species.

The Nagai suffered nearly fourteen thousand casualties during the week of combat, compared to nine thousand for the Alliance forces. One Imperial Star Destroyer, apparently ordered to the Seitia sector by Director of Imperial Intelligence Ysanne Isard, was destroyed when it interposed itself between the Third Battle Fleet and the Nagai task force in orbit of the world. The Imperial vessel was apparently attempting to gauge the relative strengths of the two fleets when it was hit by turbolaser fire and exploded.

Prime Minister Hipotwalanhopopwalat Tivtotolon, just an hour removed from the prisoner camp into which he had been placed by the Nagai, praised the perseverance and courage of the Alliance liberators. “My people will not forget the great service rendered by the Alliance of Free Planets,” he said through a translator droid. “The horrors visited upon so many of us by the Nagai were unforgivable. We are prepared to join the Alliance fleet in this most righteous fight.”

8.07.2011

Alliance HoloNet News — Volume 001 | Number 03 | 39:5:28 | Article 03

“Galactic Peace Conference” Begins on Gerrard V
HARAZOD, GERRARD V—Delegates from one hundred and thirty-one worlds convened on the planet Gerrard V for a conference that, according to its organizers, is intended to determine a final solution to the war between the Galactic Empire and the Alliance of Free Planets.

Organizer Norm Beryllan elaborated on his reasons for hosting the summit: “I don’t want anyone to label me as an Imperial sympathizer or collaborator. Until the Battle of Endor, I was fully committed to fighting for the Rebel Alliance. But Emperor Palpatine is gone, now, and I believe that the liberation of all of Imperial space is not worth the massive loss of life that would result from the perpetuation of this conflict.”

Ninety member worlds from the Alliance of Free Planets are represented at the Gerrard Conference, as are forty Imperial planets and one independent world in Bothan Space. Notable delegates include Moffs Nina Trexla, Sakai, and Morgon Jeckor, along with Bothan General Ne Thruska and Alliance Special Forces Lieutenant Shaeaah Lawquane. Beryllan intends for several peace resolutions to result from the conference, which will be submitted to both the Alliance Provisional Council and the disparate Moffs currently ruling Imperial territory.

Alliance HoloNet News — Volume 001 | Number 03 | 39:5:28 | Article 02

The Road to the Galactic Cup
DREV’STARN, BOTHAWUI—Though the 251st iteration of the Galactic Cup of Bolo-Ball is still nearly two standard years in the future, several teams, including such notables as Fondor, Ord Mantell, and Coruscant, began their qualifying campaigns this week in interplanetary friendlies across the Outer Rim. Team Fondor—defending bronze medalists, three-time champions, and current number one team in the galaxy—defeated Hiromi 4-0, while Coruscant drew 3-3 against Bespin and Ord Mantell lost to Mandalore 2-1.

“Just from these initial matches, we can begin to see patterns that will ultimately perpetuate up until the Galactic Cup itself,” examined San Frendar, former player and coach for the Ord Biniiri bolo-ball team. “Fondor will continue to exert its dominance, while Coruscant continues to fade following its incredible championship run just fourteen years ago.”

Held on the planet Bothawui, the 251st Galactic Cup of Bolo-Ball—referred to as “limmie” in some regions of the Empire—will include thirty-two bolo-ball teams from the Galactic Empire, the Alliance of Free Planets, and Hutt Space. The defending champions are Team Corellia, who earned the title two years ago by defeating Team Alsakan 2-1 in extra time. Corellia will play the first match of its qualifying campaign Primeday against Bunduki, while Alsakan will play its first friendly against Anaxes next month.

[Editor’s Note: Due to the ongoing conflict between the Galactic Empire and the Alliance of Free Planets, several teams from Imperial space—including Teams Kuat, Alsakan, Chalacta, and Eriadu—will not be competing in the upcoming Galactic Cup, the first held outside of the Empire’s borders since the fall of the Galactic Republic.]

Alliance HoloNet News — Volume 001 | Number 03 | 39:5:28 | Article 01

Maccabree Transport Captured in Seitia Sector
FABULA, KRONIKON IV—A Maccabree troop transport en route to reinforce the Nagai occupying force at Manpha was ambushed by forward elements of the Third Battle Fleet in the Trefinnene system, three parsecs distant from the transport’s intended destination. Though the vessel’s snubfighter escorts resisted its capture, all four Nagai craft were soon disabled and the two hundred Maccabree warriors were forced to surrender to the Alliance of Free Planets.

Captain Kiva Ben, commanding officer of the Alliance frigate Mon Rorma, received the cyborgs’ initial truce-byte, while Commodore Mungri Vabb led the formal surrender negotiations. “Their only condition was that they be allowed to continue operating their battlesuits while in our custody,” explained the commodore in a report transmitted over the government’s public holofeed. “Though they have access to weapons, the suits are necessary for their survival, and I trust the Maccabree have the good sense to refrain from attempting to break out of the brig.”

While the cyborgs were transported to a prisoner facility on an undisclosed planet, the Third Battle Fleet went on to spearhead the Alliance’s counterattack at Manpha. Nagai forces are reportedly suffering heavy casualties without the support of their Maccabree confederates, but still maintain control of the planet’s main population centers. Alliance casualties are unknown.

8.05.2011

Alliance HoloNet News — Volume 001 | Number 02 | 39:5:26 | Special Report

Nagai Task Force Raids Manpha
SHANPAN, MANPHA—HoloNet News sources in the Seitia sector report that the Outer Rim homeworld of the amphibian Shawda Ubb species, Manpha, has been conquered by a Nagai invasion force. Prime Minister Hipotwalanhopopwalat Tivtotolon has been taken alive by the invaders as a prisoner of war, and may be coerced into signing an official instrument of surrender within the next several hours.

This conquest comes swiftly upon the heels of the Mandalorians’ defeat of the Nagai at Mandallia, and may be an attempt by the invaders to restore flagging morale. Though Manpha has played only a limited role in galactic affairs since its incorporation into the Republic two millennia ago, its location near the important junction of the Corellian Trade Spine and the Hydian Way makes it a critical strategic objective in this conflict. No Alliance attempts to retake the planet have yet materialized.