Date: Tue, 01 Jul 1997 00:33:00 -0400
From: Paul Clyne <pacman@MPX.COM.AU>
Subject: [SW-RPG] HOLONEWS : Pirates Eliminated !
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___________________________________HOLONEWS___________________________
           From Coruscant to Yavin, we serve ALL of the Galaxy


                            PIRATES ELIMINATED !


Earlier today most members of the notorious pirate organization “The
Crimson Blade" were captured or killed by Imperial Forces in a series of
fierce battles both over and on the planet “Fannisph”

The Crimson Blade had been responsible for several attacks on local
shipping over the last few months.  Most recently they were responsible for
the raid and subsequent destruction of the liner ship the ‘Gold Princess’
with the loss of all 112 lives on board.

During the several pitched battles, the Empire deployed several flights of
TIE fighters, a company of  Walkers and numerous ground troops (including
two contingents of Storm troopers).  The Star Destroyer “Graveyard” was
lightly damaged in the battle.

Commander Gotstone of the Imperial Fleet was quoted as saying that
“..whilst (our) losses were high, we achieved a satisfactory result.
Pirates who continue to hamper Imperial Citizens will be dealt with in a
similar matter, no price is too high to guarantee the safety of the
Emperors loyal subjects”

Several prisoners were captured and they will be held for trail latter this
month.  Unofficial sources close to the Justice system have commented that
they expect the death penalty to be handed down.

Any lifeform who has any information that may be of any bearing on the case
or wishes to claim for any damages brought about by these pirates should
contact the local constabulary.


                                This has been Bruno Hostnik reporting
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GM Scoop :

“The Crimson Blade” were a local pirate organization that had been
hampering both Imperial and Rebel shipping in the sector for almost 12
months.  The leader of the Blades was becoming more and more violent so the
PC’s were sent on a ‘search and stop’ mission.

They almost succeeded and had _almost_ managed to split the pirates down
the middle and were organizing to overthrow the leader.  The PC’s had
attracted the attention of the Imperials who arrived at the worst possible
moment (don’t they always..) and systematically set about wiping the
pirates (and the players) out.  Only through some very fancy flying,
repulsor operation and lucky shots did the PCs manage to escape with their
lives.

The PC’s feel guilty about what has happened to several members of the
Blades (they weren’t all bad) and thus may try and mount a rescue mission
on the survivors (I hope)...

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Paul Clyne                          aka: pacman / pac
at work : pclyne@wetherlpk1.csr.com.au
at play : pacman@mpx.com.au

The future is in our hands.  Which way to the future ?
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