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Next up in our ongoing series of Corox Station candidate profiles, Cieran Tal outlines his approach to public safety, cooperation with Imperial forces, and the values he believes should guide local law enforcement.

Addressing the responsibilities of the sheriff’s office, Tal emphasized that authority must be rooted in public trust and active engagement with the community.

“The first step is always to understand the needs of those you are called to serve. An election implies that there is a mandate from the public to protect them, and thus my objectives must align with their desires.”

He stressed the importance of continued communication and representative staffing.

“A dialogue must be maintained in order to ensure that my efforts meet their expectations and desires. The careful selection of deputies must reflect the demographics of the community and their moral values.”

According to Tal, this foundation is necessary before meaningful enforcement can occur.

“From there, we can begin to establish an office that benefits and protects the people.”

On the subject of Imperial involvement on Selvaris, Tal acknowledged both the advantages and limits of offworld support.

“The Imperial presence on Selvaris, as well as their resources and reach, cannot be denied. However, Selvaris is not an Imperial world.”

While open to coordination, he underscored the need for local autonomy.

“Though we may ask for their assistance and cooperation, we cannot simply lean on the Empire. We must be able to stand on our own as we did before their presence on this world. We must ensure they are our partners, and not our overlords.”

Tal concluded by reflecting on the personal principles he believes should guide enforcement of the law.

“My father taught me to respect everyone I met, even as a hostile adversary.”

He noted that life circumstances shape every individual differently.

“It is imperative that we do not forget that we have all, in our own ways, come to a point in our lives where decisions we have made have affected us.”

Despite these complexities, Tal stated that the role of sheriff remains clear.

“Ultimately, the job of the sheriff is to bring those who would violate the law to justice, and protect those who would be harmed by those violations.”

Holonet News will continue to monitor the race, and will provide updates to voters as the election approaches.

As campaigning continues for the Corox Station mayoral race, candidate Zoya has outlined a platform centered on civic culture, public safety, and trust between residents and government.

Asked about her highest priority if elected, Zoya emphasized the importance of protecting everyday life on the station while preserving its diverse character.

“My greatest priority is the culture, comfort, privacy and security of the citizens of Corox station. Corox station is a frontier town, with its fair share of dangers, I wish to ensure that any sentients that choose to make this place their home are able to return home or go to the cantina to get a drink in comfort, without fear of being accosted for their personal beliefs or affiliations after a hard days work.”

She described Corox Station as a rare convergence point for many peoples and traditions, one she believes must be actively safeguarded.

“Corox station is a beautiful cultural melting pot, where so many cultures and customs can intersect, and the ability to share in such items is one of the most precious things we have. It is of the utmost importance to me that we do not lose this wonderful community we have built, and that we allow it to flourish to its full potential.”

Zoya also pointed to her prior service with Imperial civic structures as a practical asset in navigating relations between local leadership and offworld authorities.

“As a former member of the contingent of COMPNOR assigned to Corox station, I feel I will be able to communicate effectively with my former colleagues to find amicable solutions which will suit the needs of many, and not just the few.”

While acknowledging the necessity of cooperation, she stressed the importance of advocacy for local interests.

“I will ensure that their efforts better [serve] Corox station, and will stand firm when a proposal would go against its interests. I will not let the more hardline philosophies of the Empire take root without a fight or public consultation.”

When asked how she defines success in office, Zoya focused on accessibility and public confidence in civic institutions.

“A successful term to me is one in which the average citizen feels that they can approach the town council with their concerns and needs, and have them appropriately addressed and answered.”

She concluded by tying legitimacy directly to public trust.

“Without public trust, the position of Mayor means nothing. If I do not make the citizens of Corox station comfortable in approaching me with their concerns, no matter how large or small I have failed in my duties.”

Holonet News will continue its candidate profile series in the days ahead, providing voters with direct insight into those seeking public office on Corox Station.

This article marks the first installment in Holonet News’ Corox Station election profile series, offering voters an in-depth look at the individuals seeking to lead the settlement through its next chapter.

The opening profile focuses on mayoral candidate Callon Korvell, a Corellian merchant whose campaign centers on stability, infrastructure, and economic function over rhetoric.

Asked to identify his top priority if elected, Korvell framed his answer in practical terms.

“My top priority is stability. Real stability. The kind you feel in your bones when the lights stay on, the water runs clean, and you can walk home without scanning every shadow like it owes you money.”

Korvell described Corox as resilient, but strained by inconsistencies in infrastructure and accountability.

“Corox is tough, we are capable, and we are resourceful.”

As mayor, he said his first action would be a comprehensive and transparent assessment of the settlement’s core systems.

“First week in office, I will order a full settlement audit of infrastructure and daily essentials. Water systems, power distribution, safety, medical supply access, perimeter security, and trade bottlenecks. Not rumor based. Not politics. Measurable and published.”

Beyond assessment, Korvell outlined a proposal aimed at local employment and long-term upkeep.

“I also want a Corox Work Corps, paid local labor, funded through restructured trade fees and new off world vendor permits. Corox hands building Corox. If you want the settlement to respect itself, you pay people to maintain it like it matters.”

He connected this approach directly to reducing instability and informal power structures.

“We need stability, fewer misunderstandings, and fewer people trying to make their own system in the gaps. Corox does not need gaps. Corox needs a future.”

On Imperial relations, Korvell emphasized clarity, documentation, and defined authority.

“I plan to work with the Empire the way I have learned to work with anyone powerful. Professionally. Calmly. Clearly. With everything in writing and nothing left ‘open to interpretation.’”

While acknowledging the Empire’s emphasis on order, he stressed the importance of autonomy.

“The Empire values order. Corox can provide that. But order is not the same thing as being controlled.”

Korvell proposed a single, formal communications channel between Corox leadership and Imperial authorities.

“If it affects Corox, it goes through the mayor’s office and it gets documented.”

In return, he said, Selvarin law and Corox priorities must be respected.

“I will be direct about what Corox can provide, and even more direct about what Corox requires.”

When asked how residents would know his term had been successful, Korvell described a settlement no longer operating in constant anticipation of crisis.

“A successful term looks like this. Regular people stop living like they are bracing for impact.”

He cited reliable utilities, visible economic growth, accountable security, and clear responsibility as key measures of success.

“I am not interested in running a perfect settlement. I am interested in running a functional one. A prosperous one.”

Korvell concluded by offering voters a simple benchmark.

“If my term ends and Corox feels safer, steadier, and richer in every sense of the word, then I did my job.”

Holonet News will continue this candidate profile series with additional articles examining the platforms and priorities of all declared candidates as Corox Station approaches election day.

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