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Imperial officer, Lt. Cmdr. Wylah Graff, has been arrested by Selvarin authorities and detained under maximum security in Caru City. Selvarin authorities have charged Graff with violating the Selvarin Accords. The Empire has remanded Graff to Selvarin jurisdiction and added charges of gross misconduct unbecoming of an officer and abuse of authority.

On Friday, November 21st, 11 AFE, on Selvarin sovereign soil, Graff ordered the execution of a terrorist convicted in Imperial courts. He was accompanied by an unidentified Inquisitor whose whereabouts are unknown.

Imperial officials stated that Graff’s orders were to interrogate the prisoner at the Imperial camp in order to identify local extremists attempting to disrupt Selvarin infrastructure. They added that Graff had no orders or authorization to execute the prisoner.

Caru Representative Rona Kordall said he had been personally betrayed by Graff. In a statement released by his office, Kordall said, “...Graff had requested local escort for a VIP with no indication that his plan was to execute a prisoner. Mr. Graff misrepresented the approval granted for this escort as approval for an execution.”

The Council of Nine are working with Imperial diplomats to assemble a military tribunal consisting of both Selvarin and Imperial military judges. 

Kordall said that Caru prosecutors will be reaching out to Corox Station residents for official witness statements.

For updates, stay tuned to HoloNet News.
 

Officials in Caru City have completed their initial investigation into last week’s regional power outage. Last Friday, a power converter near Starwind Bay exploded, cutting power from Saiyani Station to Howl’s End, blacking out Corox Station and Kelva Shallows for several hours. Investigators believe this was an act of sabotage.

During the outage, traffic monitoring and security scanners in the area were down. Regional law enforcement is concerned that the blackout may have been used to cover illicit activities such as smuggling.

A slicing group appears to be taking responsibility for the outage. Within seconds of the explosion, terminals in the local HNN newsroom flashed the message "JUSTICE HAS FOUND YOU." Investigators say they do not have enough information to determine if the same group is behind both the message and the blackout. They believe that the self-styled “Selvaris for Selvarins” extremists may be responsible.

A spokesperson for the Energy Commission said this demonstrates the critical need for aid from the Empire. The aging power converter and its security systems were already scheduled for replacement but replacement was delayed due to budget shortfalls.

For updates, stay tuned to HoloNet News.

By Derru Primen, HoloNet News Core Bureau

CORUSCANT — Citizens across the Empire are buzzing with excitement (and perhaps a hint of hunger) as Biscuit Baron™, the galaxy’s most beloved quick-service dining establishment, announced today its most ambitious promotion to date: the “Brought to You by Biscuit Baron” campaign.

In partnership with the Imperial Bureau of Brand Communication, Biscuit Baron is calling on all loyal galactic citizens to spread the message of flavor, unity, and prosperity. The rules are simple — and the rewards are staggering.

“Every time a citizen is recorded saying, ‘Brought to you by Biscuit Baron,’ they’ll receive 1,000 credits,”
announced company spokesperson Merrin Faln, speaking from the Baron’s new distribution hub on Coruscant’s lower levels.
“It’s our way of thanking citizens for their loyalty — to both the Empire and to breakfast.”

Officials from the Ministry of Commerce hailed the program as “a shining example of public-private collaboration,” noting that the campaign aligns perfectly with the Emperor’s ongoing Loyalty Through Livelihood Initiative, which rewards hard-working citizens who contribute to the unity of the Empire’s cultural voice.

The announcement has already lit up the HoloNet, with millions of users tagging their transmissions under the trending phrase #BroughtToYouByBiscuitBaron. Early participants report seeing their credit balances “rise faster than a Baron Biscuit in a convection oven.”

Imperial analysts believe the campaign will boost morale across dozens of mid-rim systems recently affected by trade disruptions — and may even help reinforce “positive brand identity” in sectors with “lingering instability.”

When asked about rumors that Biscuit Baron’s expansion into Outer Rim territories coincides with Imperial resource acquisition efforts, Faln simply laughed and replied:

“We’re not here for minerals — we’re here for breakfast.”

Citizens are encouraged to activate their datapads and record their declarations immediately. Submissions can be made through official Bureau channels or participating Biscuit Baron locations.

Because at the end of every good meal, and every good day under the light of the Empire…

It’s all brought to you by Biscuit Baron.

ISB announced today that it has captured Rieva Cardin, the escaped terrorist wanted in numerous systems. After a painstaking undercover operation, Cardin was tracked to Kril’Dor where she and a group of her fellow anti-Imperial terrorists were attempting to sabotage a tibanna gas refinery.

The government of Dorin has petitioned the Empire for immediate extradition to their jurisdiction, but this request was denied. ISB spokesperson, Kel Reese, said that with crimes spread across so many worlds, Cardin would be tried by Imperial courts to ensure equitable justice for all injured parties.

Reese declined to comment on when Cardin would be brought to trial. He said that prosecutors wanted to ensure that their case included evidence from all of Cardin’s recent crimes.

Thanks to the diligent work of the ISB, we can all sleep more soundly tonight knowing that this dangerous terrorist is now in custody.

HNN will cover the trial to the extent security concerns allow. Stay tuned to HoloNet News for updates.

In what authorities are calling the most coordinated criminal operation in Caru history, the Sidewinder Scoundrels, a notorious band of roughly two dozen outlaws, executed a daring underground assault on the Caru Provincial Treasury Annex.

Using industrial-grade plasma cutters and repurposed ore tunneling rigs, the gang spent weeks burrowing through the bedrock beneath the treasury compound, bypassing sensor nets and patrol routes. Shortly before dawn, they detonated a compact seismic charge that ruptured the vault’s subfloor, cutting through ferrocrete and durasteel plating in one synchronized blast.

By the time Selvarin security teams arrived, the vault door stood open and nearly eight million credits in hard currency and valuables had vanished, along with three restricted crates.

Witnesses report that the gang’s escape was as precise as their infiltration: they surfaced into the canal next to Old Town and sailed away under cover of pre-dawn fog, heading directly for Ashen Isle aboard a pair of modified hauler skiffs. Local trackers lost the trail once the skiffs threaded the choked waterways.

Authorities have since confirmed the stolen crates included:

• One stone etched with cryptic ancient symbols (origin unknown)
• Precious Ore: Gold, Quadrillium, and Phobium - collectively valued at 500,000 credits
• Three sealed encrypted data canisters

Though officials insist the Scoundrels acted independently, intelligence analysts believe a small but entrenched operation known as “Crimson Dawn”, known to fund piracy and smuggling through Caru’s border towns, may have brokered or financed the heist in exchange for a cut of the proceeds.

Deputy Trel Malven, who leads the investigation, issued a bounty notice this morning:

“The Sidewinders think they can rob the heart of Caru and vanish into the bay. They’re wrong. We will make examples of every last one of them.”

A bounty of 5,000 credits has been placed on the gang’s ringleader, known only as Rax Soran, and the per-Scoundrel capture reward has been set at 2,000 credits per confirmed Sidewinder captured alive.

Locals in Orvus District are already calling it “The Hollow Gold Job.”

Caru City — Residents of Caru City Commerce District are hailing an unidentified wanderer as a hero after he saved a group of children from a catastrophic fire late last cycle. Witnesses now believe the mysterious man may in fact be a Jedi in hiding.

The blaze began shortly after dusk when a lightning strike hit a storehouse on the districts eastern border. Strong winds quickly pushed flames toward the residential quarters, where more than a dozen children had gathered for an evening learning circle.

“We heard the explosion and the whole building lit up like a sun,” said Mara Kelven, a local medic. “The kids were trapped behind falling beams. We were sure we’d lose them.”

According to multiple witnesses, the cloaked traveler—who had arrived only hours earlier—rushed toward the inferno before anyone could react. As the fire surged, bystanders reported seeing debris shift and lift away from the trapped children as if moved by an invisible force.

“He just raised his hand,” said Rik Thaden, a moisture engineer. “The burning timbers rolled aside like they weighed nothing. The kids ran out through a path that hadn’t existed a heartbeat earlier.”

The man reportedly guided all twelve children to safety before the structure collapsed. When residents attempted to thank him, he offered only a quiet nod and a simple warning: “Be vigilant. The galaxy is more dangerous than it appears.”

By the time local responders arrived to extinguish the remaining flames, the stranger had vanished.

Although the Jedi Order has been believed disbanded for years, city officials have issued a statement expressing gratitude and urging discretion. With increasing reports of Imperial patrols in nearby systems, as well as in our streets, community leaders fear that public attention could put both the village and the mysterious rescuer at risk.

“You don’t forget what a Jedi can do,” said Kelven. “If he’s hiding, he must have good reason. But he saved our children. Whoever he is, we owe him everything.”

Authorities have opened an investigation into the cause of the fire, though officials maintain the lightning strike appears to have been a natural event. Meanwhile, Caru City Commerce District residents continue to rebuild—and to wonder whether their unlikely visitor might one day return.

*Dove "Birdie" Toval, Independent Caru City Free Press*

CARU CITY, SELVARIS — Authorities are investigating a daring late-night robbery in Caru City’s prestigious Arts District, where thieves made off with rare antiquities and valuable artworks valued at over 10 million credits. The heist, described by witnesses as “swift and highly coordinated,” left several private security officers injured after a violent confrontation inside one of the district’s premier gallery warehouses.

Investigators have identified two primary suspects believed to be behind the operation: Zala Kinell and her enforcer Ideon Ringbey, both known figures in the local underworld. Security feeds show the pair and several accomplices entering the gallery’s private storage area moments before communications were cut. Within minutes, multiple exhibits and secured artifacts were loaded onto unmarked transport skiffs.

Officials have yet to confirm the exact list of stolen works, but early reports suggest several Selvarin antiquities and offworld masterworks were among the missing pieces. Experts warn that such artifacts are irreplaceable and could be trafficked off-world within days.

Kinell and Ringbey were last seen boarding a transport bound for Kelva Shallows, where authorities believe they may be seeking refuge or a buyer for the stolen items.

The Corox Station Security Bureau has issued a Level 3 Bounty Alert, emphasizing that both suspects are armed, dangerous, and known for their violent tactics. Citizens are urged not to engage.

“This wasn’t a random theft,” stated Security Chief Daro Enlen. “It was a targeted strike on Selvarin’s cultural heritage. We intend to recover what was taken and hold those responsible accountable.”

Another tragedy struck the Pavond family today as Gil Pavond, the youngest Pavond brother, and Barrister Arami Lowsyk were found dead at the Pavond Estate. The pair had been working on the final plans for the estate following Lon Pavond’s recent conviction.

It appears the two were stabbed numerous times by the droids who were part of the estate’s kitchen staff. When police arrived, they found the droids overloaded and adJacent to their victims. All other droids and computer terminals on the estate had also suffered from overloads. The estate’s secUrity systems appear to have gone offline sometime before the incident. The datapads the two were working with had been completely wiped as had their code cylinderS.

Provincial Police say that it’s too early to deTermine if the deaths were homicide or a tragic accident. The estate, located southeast of Lake Oren, is connected to a power grid that is notoriously unstable, and overload incidents are not unheard of. In any event, Police recommend that you keep your droids’ software up to date and keep restraining bolts in place at all tImes.

Under Selvarin law, Lon Pavond’s conviCtion removes him from inheritorship. The estate will now become the property of the Selvarin Government. The Council will work to determine the best use for the land. Caru Representative Kordall said that the Council wants to ensure the disposition of the land benefits all Selvarins and not just a fEw special interest groups.

For updates, stay tuned to HoloNet News.