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This is the ' What's happening in the Star Wars galaxy of the Warriors of Gar.'  I have presented it here like a holonet transmission reporting the events as the media may percieve them.  Every few months I put together a four page holonet as a hand-out to players.  The holonet has news of previous adventures, hidden tit-bits of information for the current adventure, and a few unrelated articles.  I can't re-print my exact hand-out's here they do include articles and pictures taken from around the net.  So here is a 'best of' Ugavine's Holonet.

Tapani News

House Barnaba High Lady Killed!

Disaster has struck the Arabella family as High Lady Arabella and her younger brother Lord Arabella were killed, on Lord Arabellas wedding day!  The bride, holovid superstar Scarlet Jospeh is said to be devastated.  The incident occurred only moments after the ceremony when a Gorilla slave went berserk pounding brother and sister to death.  Several guests tried to restrain the wild beast before Imperial Stormtroopers took charge of the situation and killed the beast.  This leaves House Barnaba in a very unlikely position of Scarlet Joseph being High Lady of the House.  Several families have protested against Scarlet appointment to this role, as well as other Houses also showing concern.

Lord Bal Jassett of House Melantha gave this statement, "I feel for House Barnaba's loss, but it is a disgrace to the nobility of this sector that a woman of no noble birth can rule a House of Tapani."

[Censored by Imperial Media Analysis Bureau]

The Mad Moff

As if the devastating deaths at the Arabells wedding were not enough there was trouble before the ceremony.  Moff Gustavu, a guest of the groom apparently went mad with a blaster shooting randomly into the crowd. The Moff was removed by Stormtroopers and is believed to be undergoing medication.

The Lord and the Alien

Rumours are abound that Baron Hawtree has had an illicit affair with a n alien woman.  The identity of the woman is still unknown but is believed to be of the twi'lek species.  The Baron has been unavailable for comment.

Tapani News

Pelagian Starship Disaster!

In a terrible accident in Pelagias Capital City a stock light freighter lost control in low orbit crashing in the commercial district.  No casualties we reported though the damage was considerable.  Traffic in the area is still being diverted.  Pelagias own High Lord, Lord Aragorn, was on the scene to help with the wounded.

Lord Aragorn charged with possession of illegal weapon

In the midst of the carnage following the crashed starship in Pelagia's commercial district Lord Aragorn was seen brandishing a working Light-foil.  Pelagia's House Guard were quickly on the scene but Pelagia Police have confirmed that Lord Aragorn has been charged over the possession of an illegal weapon.  It would appear that the High Lord was assaulted as he helped victims of the accident and used the weapon in self defense.  Lord Aragorn was unavailable for comment but his representatives have issued this statement, "In a misunderstanding of local personal defense laws Lord Aragon has admitted to the possession of a working Light-foil.  Lord Aragorn is sorry about this incident and would like to say that the weapon was activated several days ago by accident and Lord Aragorn had not had time to register it's operation.  Lord Aragorn has accepted the charges against him and has agreed to pay the fine as well as donating 30,000 credits to a local children's charity."

Elrood Sector News

All has been relatively quiet in the Elrood Sector as of late. Rumors of rebellion were quite firmly quashed by Imperial Star Destroyer Captain Tanda Pryll who said, "Why would anybody wish to rebel against the freedom and peace offered by the Emperor’s New Order?"

New Plant species discovered

There are Rumors that the renown botanist Professor Scarman has discovered a new species of plant. The exact location is unknown at this point, no doubt a closely guarded secret. Prof. Scarman, speaking from his laboratory on the planet Kidron, spoke with our reporter, "We have not confirmed this is a new species, but Baron Chase, of Tapani House Barnaba, is financing a party to investigate. It’s glorious to see that research and new discoveries are still being made in our time."

The Kidron Incident

An Imperial spokesperson has said that the closing of the Kidron Systemin the Elrood Sector is no cause for alarm The Empire say that a plague has swept across the planet, but it is under control. "The Empire, as always, is acting in the best interests, for the safety, of Imperial citizens." Imperial scientists and doctors are looking into the incident. Citizens with family and friends on the planet Kidron should contact your local Imperial office for further updates, but under no condition should any craft approach the system.

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Spotlight on Tapani Sector

Vor-Cal Success

In recent News this years Vor-Cal was a success, especially for Lady Damara Decrilla of House Mercetti with an excellent score of 15. Lord Vaskal of House Melantha was runner-up with 13 points. Lord Coral and Lady Savant ,of House’s Calipsa & Pelagia respectively, failed to make any major impression on the score sheet.

Pirates hit Imperial Shipping

Pirate activity, especially against bacta shipments is now at it’s highest level in the Sector for 20 years. Speaking to the Holonet Lord Vaskal assures us that security is being stepped up in the sector and he is currently liaising with Secotor Moff Gustavu to deal with the problem. One pirate positively identified is Klatakk, a Klatoon known to authorities as working for one for the Hutt syndicates. Which one has not been disclosed.

Pelagia Uprising

House Pelagia continue to grow in strength and gain more enemies. Lady Savant has recently been very cold to Reena diplomats along with representatives of the newly formed House Tapani, which Lady Savant helped to form. Lord Armageddon was quoted at a recent event saying "I can not understand the actions of House Pelagia. They invite me into the system then treat me with contempt." Rumours have it though that Lord Armageddon has been spotted speaking with representatives of Melantha and Mercetti, including contact with the questionable Lord Drax of Mercetti.

Pelagian Decent

Lord Fairfax, who has been a strong supporter of Lord Mattherson in recent years, has strongly and publicly criticised Lady Savants handling of recent events. Lord Fairfax has just stopped short of openly accusing the Palagia High Lady of conspiring with an unknown adversary. Although Lord Fairfax has not been a popular member of the Pelagia Council he does have strong financial holdings within the sector that could sway opinion in his favour.

JAN reports unconfirmed

Another bomb has exploded killing three people in the Melantha Capital. The bomb was planted in a speeder parked outside the University Cantina. The three killed were all students and have yet to be named for legal reasons. Although the JAN, Justice Action Network, have not claimed responsibility it is well documented that the University has been a steady source of young recruits to the Imperial Academy in recent years, especially in the Starfighter Division. Moff Gustavu has criticised Melanthan security but reassures citizens that the terrorists will be brought to justice and the Empire is there in the best interests of the welfare of Tapani citizens. This statement does seem to contradict reports that [Censored by Imperial Media Analysis Bureau]

Galaxy at War

Reports are coming in of a build-up of Imperial frigates along the Rimma Trade run. With Sullust now in the Empires pocket it would seem the obvious target of such a fleet would be the [Censored by Imperial Media Analysis Bureau]

Body of X goes missing

-Guild Master denies strong-arm tactics

The body of the notorious killer known throughout Reena and Calipsa provinces simply as X has disappeared from the morgue where it was awaiting cremation. X was tried and convicted of over 200 murders on top of the 34 deaths at the Tapani Cross Spaceport where he was finally captured and killed by Bounty Hunters. Guild Master Merlin Dread of D-X Wildcats declined to give comment on the overzealous methods employed by his guild hunters in the apprehension of X where one witness claims several of the deaths were caused by the Bounty Hunters Reena Police have yet to find any leads to the missing body.

Other Sector News

Mondeon Crisis

Imperial Governor Harrison has denied that lack of Imperial presence has led to the strange phenomenon in the Mondeon system that is making hyperspace travel hazardous. Reports are coming in that hyperspace travel through the system is now not possible. Experts warn all travelers that travel to Mondeon must now be made using ion drives. Any attempt to engage hyperdrives could lead to damaging a ships engines or even cause critical damage to a starship. It is estimated that a standard stock freighter with a maximum speed of sublight 4 would take three weeks to travel the system on sublight engines. This has already started to cause economic problems to the already financially weak Mondeon. Prices for off-world goods have tripled and could rise even further.

Arachnid fears

Reports that the death cult alien species known as Charon could be involved in the events at Mondeon have again been denied. Governor Harrison said these claims were, "ridiculous."

Sports News - Reik leads Grand Prix standings

After 6 races Sir Reik of House Mercetti has pulled out a narrow lead from Pelagia’s Sir Suker. Sir Suker, a Pelagian Knight, has strong holdings in the Tallon shipyards yet still manages to find time to put on a strong challenge to this years Tapani Repulsor Championship. Sir Suker finished second again next to Lord Reik with the championships early leader, and favourite, Hans Salo of House Melantha retiring for the third race in succession with engine failure. Roberto Jekks, the chief engineer for Hans Salo, claims faulty parts from Giju are to blame for his teams recent failures. These comments have brought on a storm of controversy with even the Giju Government demanding an apology from House Melantha. No apology appears to be forthcoming.

Beyond the Blood Drift

The Blood Council has been brought into the public eye of the galaxy recently with their backing of King Dargrim Lexgar of Gar.  King Lexgar claims an attack was made on his kingdom by a Tapani Lord, and he demands the culprit be handed over.  The Blood Council are the ruling body in the Blood Drift Sector.  The council representing bodies include the Wroonian Co-Operative, the Devronian Gestalt, The Valkyrie Alliance, The Empire, the Aurrorr-Tang Council and the Sic-Six Web and the Warriors of Gar Alliance.  There is still very little information available on the mysterious Blood Emperor