Anthos News Network - Live, with Kent Clark
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  • Posted On: Nov 1 2003 6:09am
<font size=1>Runs directly parralel to Trojan's Gift</font>

"... Today, Mill Regreenrich gave a statement describing the frustratingly slow advance of the legal suit against the New Order over the deaths of thousands of Ewoks. His statement can be described in his final words of, "The Empire is stalling."

Space debris from the explosion of the Death Star II over Endor has caused a virtual winter over the planet, clouding the atmosphere to the extent that all flora and fauna is dying at an exponentially high rate. Regreenrich is representing over two hundred Ewok families in their search for monitory reimbursement for damages. The sought after amount has remained undecided. The Empire was unavailable for comment, having state..... .....

... .... I've just been informed that we have a live data-stream coming in from one of our correspondents in the mid-rim. Gor'gon Zoo'ala has been covering the donation of twenty Corillian Corvettes to the Tholatin Reublic by the Mandal-Sat Starship Brokerage Association. We were going to go live to Gor'gon later on, with his piece on charity workers heading to Tholatin, but it now appears, he has come under attack. Gor'gon, what's going on there?"



"Well Kent, just moments ago a scene of unadulterated horror just unfolded, like one never seen before, and I was directly in the thick of it.

Our crews had finally began recording for our segment when, apparently, Tholatin forces began to fire on the convoy of Traders, commanded by Captain Jon Trojan.

They scored several crippling hits to not only, the lead ship which I was on, but what was later revealed to be an almost fleet-wide attack."


"Gor'gon, is it possible to give us an update on the current status of the trader's vessels at all."


"It is very difficult at this time Kent, however I did see two distinct bright flashes just moments before I came on, which I dare say, could have been the last words of some of the unfortunate vessels.

Kent, this entire thing, may seem entirely sketchy at this point in time, but I can assure you, what is happening is real . . .and what I am feeding you now, is live footage, captured no more than 15 minutes ago, of projectile fire, streaking from the tholatin vessels, and toward our own ships.

It's horrible footage to say the least."



-The footage rolled, the missles, from the vantage of the camer, clearly appeared to eminate from the Tholatin starships before impacting and knocking the camera over-


"It is hard to believe Kent, it really is . . .but believe it, because it's happening."

"Gor'gon, I dont know what to say . . .I am particularly dumbfounded but, "

"Sorry, Kent, sorry to interrupt you there, but I actually have incoming, a live audio feed that I can send, again, captured moments ago . . .it appears to be in reference to the Tholatin intention . . .

I'm going to try and pipe it through the best I can."


"Mr. Trojan you. . .believe me when I say. . . the Republic Defence Fleet that fired on you. You've been . . . trying to instigate a battle between us. We're currently. . .trying to attack. Check . . .missiles . . .
"


"This, very sketchy, draw from it what you will . . .however my eyes do not lie.

I'm going to have to go Kent . . .I'll try and stay with you for as long as I can, but this is a volitile situation . . ."



"That was Gor'gon Zoo'ala, reporting live from Tholatin where it appears Tholatin forces have blatantly attacked the Mandal-Sat convoy, resulting in the deaths of hundreds. We're going to contact some of our military analysts, and bring them here to study this volatile footage. More as it happens here, on ANN."
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  • Posted On: Dec 16 2003 2:31am
"We're back, with Gor'gon Zoo'ala. Gor'gon is coming to us Live from Tholatin, where an incredible event is taking place...

The box above Kent's shoulder shifts to a live feed from Tholatin, burning wreckage and smoldering ships visible

It appears as if a charity convoy headed up by Captain Jon Trojan has come under attack by Tholatin forces, for reasons unknown. It seems as if the galaxy can never shake the curse that is war. We go now to Gor'gon"


-the previous footage rolled once more accompanied by the faceless voice of the correspondent-

"Some shocking developments have just unfolded moments ago before my very ears and eyes Kent. Just minutes after my last broadcast, tholatin forces had boarded the Argosy and had seemingly taken prisoner, captain Jon Trojan. Then, in another strange twist the Argosy inexplicably exploded, killing its some two thousand plus crew members."

"Gorgon, can I ask you what the status is of the other ships and thier crew participating in the convoy?"

"Well Kent, I may have limited equipment in this shuttle, but from what I can tell, all twenty three starships have been destroyed by the Tholatin forces or caught in the resulting explosions caused by the attack.

It is a scene of such unmitigated slaughter that I have never witnessed in my thirteen years of news coverage. It literally makes me sick to my stomach."

"Truly, unbelievable Gor'gon, truly unbelievable."

"I fear Kent, that If I hang around this area much longer, I may meet the same fate as the Mandal Sat convoy. This may be my last broadcast for some time Kent."

"Well thank you for your time Gor'gon. We’ll be back after these messages…”