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As Corox Station approaches its upcoming elections, Holonet News is launching a short candidate profile series aimed at giving voters a clearer understanding of those seeking public office—and the paths currently before the electorate.

This election cycle is notable not only for the backgrounds of its candidates, but also for the limited number of contested races. Several positions currently stand with a single declared candidate, while the mayoral seat has drawn multiple entrants representing markedly different perspectives on governance, security, and civic life.

The race for Mayor is the only office presently contested. Declared candidates include Zoya, a Human representative with prior experience working within Imperial civic structures, and Callon Korvell, a Corellian merchant who has asked voters for the chance to lead Corox Station toward prosperity with honesty, grit, and experience.

The office of Sheriff currently remains uncontested, with Cieran Tal, a Mandalorian bounty hunter, standing as the sole declared candidate. Tal has outlined a platform centered on community dialogue, selective cooperation with Imperial forces, and principled enforcement of local law.

Similarly, the position of Judge has only one declared candidate at this time. Dr. Ismal Manru, an Anzati bounty hunter with a medical background, is seeking the bench, presenting a background that blends clinical detachment with field experience in justice and accountability.

Holonet News will be publishing individual profiles for each candidate in the coming days, presenting their responses in their own words to help voters better assess priorities, values, and visions for Corox Station’s future. Should additional candidates declare before the election, coverage will be updated accordingly.

For now, voters are encouraged to review each profile carefully as Corox Station weighs continuity, change, and representation in this pivotal election cycle.

Caru City, Selvaris - Financial institutions across Selvaris are reporting an unexpected surge in demand for physical credits, as long lines formed Friday morning outside several major banks in Caru City and surrounding districts.

According to banking officials, customers are withdrawing large portions of their stored digital balances and requesting hard credits instead, citing “personal security concerns” and a growing preference for tangible currency. The sudden shift has strained several branch locations, leading to temporary withdrawal limits and delayed processing times.

“We are seeing behavior more commonly associated with periods of supply shock,” said one senior analyst at a Caru City financial exchange, speaking on condition of anonymity. “What makes this situation unusual is that there has been no tangible trigger, no disruption to interstellar trade, or other events that usually precede a run like this.”

Rumors circulating on local datafeeds suggest fears of illicit slicing activity, though no major financial breach has been confirmed. Several customers interviewed by HoloNet News declined to offer specific reasons for their withdrawals, instead stating only that “hard credits don’t vanish” and that “it’s better to have value you can see.”

Merchants across Caru Province report mixed reactions. Some welcome the increased circulation of physical credits, while others express concern about security risks and slowed transactions. “Hard credits change hands faster, but they also attract attention,” noted a merchant guild representative. “We’re advising caution.”

The Selvarin Banking Consortium released a brief statement assuring citizens that digital accounts remain secure, emphasizing that the planetary credit system is stable. Nonetheless, officials acknowledged that additional armored transfers of hard currency are being arranged to meet short-term demand.

For now, experts remain divided on whether this represents a short-lived panic or the early signs of a broader shift in how citizens choose to store and move their wealth.

HoloNet News will continue to monitor developments as the situation unfolds.

“Council Fined After Kiminn Detainment Review Sparks Debate on Power and Process”
By Derru Primen

CARU PROVINCE—The brief detainment of socialite Rego Kiminn continues to reverberate through provincial politics, following a ruling that placed institutional fault on the Town Council of Corox Station and imposed a 1,000-credit fine payable to the Selvarin Government.

The detainment, carried out under the charge of “illegal xenoworm experimentation,” was later found to rest on an incorrect application of provincial law. Xenoworm research remains legal and, in many cases, encouraged under Selvarin Medical Association guidance. The Court determined that responsibility lay with the Town Council’s civil and security apparatus.

Rego Kiminn, released shortly after his arrest and now fully cleared of wrongdoing, appeared unapologetic when approached for comment.

“The law worked exactly as it should,” Kiminn said, smiling. “Mistakes happen when people forget who understands the system and who doesn’t. I’m glad this has been resolved properly.”

The ruling has placed Rona Kordal, the provincial representative tasked with processing the fine, in an uncomfortable position. Speaking carefully, Kordal acknowledged his unease with the outcome while emphasizing his obligation to uphold the law.

“I don’t take any satisfaction in seeing a local council penalized,” Kordal said. “But my role is not to weigh influence or lineage, only to carry out the law as written and the Court’s decision as delivered.”

Observers across Selvaris have noted the delicate tone surrounding the case, given Rego Kiminn’s family ties and the prominence of the provincial judiciary. While no appeal has yet been filed, analysts expect the incident to fuel ongoing discussion about legal accountability, influence, and the widening gap between provincial authority and station-level governance.

For now, the fine stands, the ruling is entered into the provincial record, and Corox Station’s leadership faces renewed scrutiny—while Rego Kiminn, by all appearances, walks away unscathed.

Officials across Selvaris are welcoming what they describe as a new phase of cooperation with the Galactic Empire following confirmation that an Imperial Governor will soon be appointed to the planet. The position, authorized under recent administrative changes, is intended to strengthen coordination between Imperial authorities and Selvarin leadership while preserving local governance.

Members of the Council of Nine emphasized that the role is primarily advisory, designed to improve communication and ensure Selvaris’s interests are clearly represented within Imperial channels.

“This is about stability and clarity,” said Councilor Aven Rhyss, speaking on behalf of the Council. “Selvaris has grown more interconnected, more prosperous and more visible. Having a dedicated Imperial Governor allows us to address challenges efficiently while keeping Selvarin voices at the table.”

While the appointment will be made by Imperial authority, provisions remain in place to consider qualified Selvarin candidates when practical. That clause has sparked discussion across the planet’s cities, rural stations, and trade hubs, as citizens speculate whether the role will be filled by an experienced Imperial administrator or a familiar Selvarin figure elevated to planetary prominence.

A formal promotion and appointment ceremony is scheduled for February 20, 12 AFE, marking the public introduction of the Governor. The event is expected to be observed planetwide via Holonet broadcast, with representatives from multiple regions and institutions in attendance.

The announcement comes alongside other amendments to the Selvarin Accords, reflecting what officials describe as an evolving administrative and security relationship between Selvaris and the Empire. While details of those amendments have not been publicly released, Council members stress that they are intended to support long-term order, trade protection, and planetary security.

For many on Selvaris, the moment carries both optimism and anticipation.

“As Selvaris continues to define its place within the wider Imperial structure,” Councilor Rhyss added, “this appointment is not an ending, but a beginning.”

— Derru Primen, reporting for the Holonet

Medical Liaison Strengthens Selvaris Research Efforts

SELVARIS - In a move widely regarded as a positive development for Selvaris, the Selvarin Medical Association (SMA) has welcomed an Imperial medical liaison to its research team, reinforcing cooperation between local institutions and Imperial Command.

Dr. Saelis Morcant, a Senior Research Physician, has been formally assigned to Selvaris in an observational and coordination role. His appointment is intended to enhance communication, ensure consistent standards, and bring additional Imperial medical expertise to ongoing research initiatives.

Imperial officials have emphasized that Dr. Morcant’s presence reflects confidence in Selvaris’s growing importance as a center for advanced medical research. By establishing a direct liaison, Imperial Command aims to support local scientists while ensuring that discoveries made here can be responsibly applied across the wider sector.

“This is a clear signal that Selvaris’s work matters,” Dr Elara Voss noted. “When the Empire assigns a senior physician, it is not to hinder progress, but to strengthen it.”

Observers note that Selvaris stands to gain increased access to Imperial medical networks, funding channels, and logistical support—advantages that smaller systems rarely receive. The liaison role also places Selvaris research firmly on the Imperial map, a distinction that may lead to future investment and infrastructure improvements.

Dr. Morcant is expected to embed with the SMA team long-term, serving as a steady conduit between Selvaris’s medical community and Imperial Command.

For Selvaris, the message is unmistakable: the Empire is watching—and it approves.

— Derru Primen, reporting for the Holonet

As requested by the Council of Nine, the Empire has begun redeploying the reconstruction task force. The ships will be travelling to the nearby Bilbringi System to assist in the reconstruction of the shipyard that was damaged in the recent attacks.

The Gozanti-class Thunderclap and Snowclaw will remain in the system to patrol for pirate activity. The Empire will be sending an IGV-55 at a later date to provide the Selvarin government with an early warning system for approaches from the Unknown Regions. A squadron of TIE fighters will be stationed at a ground base to support Selvarin defense operations.

In a statement released by their attache, Admiral Tovan stated, “the Empire understands that recent events require us to re-establish trust with the Selvarin people. We are demonstrating our commitment to Selvarin sovereignty by honoring the Council's wishes. The Empire’s presence here has always been at the request of the Selvarin government.”

After the Council made its request, anarchists began spreading rumors that the Empire would refuse to send its ships away. There was a palpable sigh of relief on the streets during the morning hours as dots of lights in the sky began moving and becoming dimmer. A Caru City council member said that this demonstrates that these so-called “freedom fighters” are just offworld agitators here to stir trouble.

For updates, stay tuned to Holonet News

In the wake of the Graff incident, the Council of Nine has formally requested that the Empire remove all large cruisers from the Selvaris system. A spokesperson for the Council shared their request to the Empire:

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The people of Selvaris appreciate the restitution and rebuilding efforts made by the Empire, but rebuilding has long since finished. The presence of any large military vessel in the skies above is a painful reminder of those we have lost. The actions of yet another rogue Imperial Navy officer have only heightened the public’s anxiety about it. This has attracted anti-Imperial extremists who seek to co-opt our way of life as a rallying call to their goal of anarchy.

Each Selvarin is grateful for the aid and support the Empire has offered Selvaris, but at this time, large cruisers are not needed. We formally request that the Empire remove all vessels capable of surface bombardment from our system. We do not consider symbolic gestures such as disarming a vessel to be sufficient; the reminder itself has to go.

We ask the Empire to respect our sovereignty as an independent system and demonstrate its good faith commitment to its allies.

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The Imperial Embassy in Caru City said that the Empire has the utmost respect for the Selvarin people and their sovereignty. It is relaying the Council’s request to Imperial Command.

For updates, stay tuned to HoloNet News.

Today brought closure to residents of Corox Station as Wylah Graff was tried and sentenced by a military tribunal consisting of both Selvarin and Imperial military judges. 

The trial began at dawn, local time, and continued until late afternoon. The prosecution relied on graphic security footage of the event and official copies of Graff’s orders to interrogate the prisoner at the Imperial camp. Graff’s defense attorney insisted that his client was under the influence of the Inquisitor that accompanied him that evening. Graff’s own testimony was incoherent at times insisting that he was “protecting the Empire” and “doing what needed to be done.”

One commentator noted that Graff appeared to be in shock from the revelation that his actions had consequences.

In a surprising moment of clarity, Graff closed his own defense, “a field officer, like myself, is required to make fast, unconsidered decisions. You were all field officers, you know that’s true. You react instinctively. Your actions, your decisions, all instinct, nothing more. But an officer’s instincts are the product of his training. The more thorough the training, the more predictable and better the officer. And I am a good officer. I have been completely dedicated to the Empire since its founding and highly trained in how to perform that duty. At Corox Station, I performed as I was trained to in order to defend the Empire. If I am guilty of abuse of power or violating whatever accords, then so are all of you!”

The military tribunal spent several hours discussing the verdict. Upon their return, Graff was pronounced guilty on all counts.

Imperial Navy Admiral Nabbi Tovan spoke to deliver the sentence, “Lieutenant Commander, we have considered your sentence at some length. Your contention that what happened at Corox Station was a direct result of your training concerned us greatly. We accept that you are trained to kill. As are we all. What we cannot accept is that this training inevitably leads to murder.”

It was the first time the tribunal had used the word “murder” in the case, and there were some audible gasps and murmurs from the attendees.

Tovan continued, “Your behavior was not that of an Imperial officer, but rather that of a savage animal. We cannot find it in our hearts to absolve you in any way of the responsibility of your actions. Were we a purely Imperial tribunal, your life would be forfeit. Our Selvarin peers, however, have persuaded us otherwise. Therefore, the sentence of this tribunal is that you be stripped of all rank and privileges, that you be dishonorably dismissed from the service, that you be stripped of Imperial citizenship, and that you spend the next twenty cycles at a penal labor camp overseen by Selvarin authorities. You will repay Selvaris with toil and sweat as you contemplate the choices that led you to this fate.”

As he was being taken away by security, Graff’s final statement was, “hypocrites like you will be the downfall of the Empire!”

Graff filed an appeal with the Imperial Navy Judge Advocate General, but this was quickly denied as Graff is under Selvarin jurisdiction. It is unclear if Graff has an appeals route through the Selvarin courts given the unusual nature of the tribunal. Graff is presently being transported to an agricultural labor camp in Inkari Province.

There was a positive mood in Caru City as news of the sentence spread. When the trial began, many feared it was a show that would only result in Graff being reassigned. Many of the public that HNN spoke to on the street expressed satisfaction and relief that Graff would remain in Selvarin custody and not be executed. A few were concerned that penal labor is tantamount to slavery but conceded that this sentence was preferable to execution.

HNN has learned that the Inquisitor that accompanied Graff has been recalled to Mustafar for disciplinary action.

The Empire has not announced who will replace Graff as their liaison with the Selvarin government. 

For updates, stay tuned to HoloNet News.