Tatooine - Now under Imperial Control
Posted by Vodo Bonias on Year 0 Day 0
Onboard the Victory Star Destroyer I Widow Maker in system Tatoo.
Imperial Executor Vodo approaches the Podium. He is dressed with a black cloak. His flesh appears white and rotted. The dark side continues to take its toll on his body
Greetings, citizens of the Dark Side. I come before you to provide you with an update on the escalating situation in Tatoo System.
As of 1300 hours today, we have expanded our restricted military zone to include position 6, 12. For those of you familiar with the Tatoo system, position 6, 12 includes the planet Tatooine.
As Imperial forces were met with hostile resistance as we positioned ourselves to assume control of position 6, 12 and Tatooine. In raids immediately following the fall of the planet Tatooine, a special forces team combined of Sith and Army personnel captured the Former Prince of the Black Sun, Plojo Rosom. He is now aboard an Imperial Star Destroyer, awaiting interrogation. We have confirmed that he is now in our custody, which explains why the GNS has reported he is no longer the leader of the Black Sun.
Imperial intelligence has reviewed the video and audio footage captured during this resistance and have de-classified some of the images and audio for your review.
Imperial Executor Vodo directs your attention to plasma screen monitor to the right of the podium
The first image you see is of the Imperial-Class Star Destroyer Blitzkrieg in pursuit of a Black Sun Bulk Cruiser, registry "TF Blacktide". The "TF Blacktide" responded to our advancement with hostile weapons fire.
The Bulk Cruiser "TF Blacktide" ejected some escape pods upon Imperial pursuit, obviously looking to find refuge on the planet. Our troopers followed them to the planet and we located the escape pods. We are currently tracking them through the harsh desert and expect to find them soon. We have some audio from the Commander in charge of locating the crew aboard the escape pods.
Army Commander - Audio of Escape Pod Chase
We also intercepted an audio transmission from the planet surface. It was sent from a small Jawa village to the northeast of Anchorhead. Our translators concur that this message was intended for Samus Augil, a Jedi Knight and symbol of hope to the Jawa people. Needless to say, the entire Jawa enclave was destroyed. The reports I have indicate that the Jawa were rounded up and forced into their homes, where they were burned alive.
Intercepted Transmission - Jawa to Jedi Cry for Help
Our next intercepted transmission comes from Mos Eisley space port. The intercepted transmission is of Planetary Lord and local crime figure Joseph Roscha. He is attempting to send a transmission to Black Sun operatives in the Jospro system.
Intercepted Transmission - Joseph Roscha
The next image you see is of the Victory-Class Star Destroyer Widowmaker approaching Tatooine to begin deployment of Imperial Walker AT/AT's.
A military reporter embedded with a special forces recon team on the planets surface was able to capture some high quality audio of our Bombers entering the planets atmosphere.
Audio Recording - Tie Bombers entering Tatooine's atmosphere
After our transport ships delivered a squadron of Imperial Walkers to the planets surface, we monitored and recorded the radio communication between our AT/AT commanders and Military command. We have de-classified some of the audio captured from off our military channels.
The first transmission comes from an AT/AT Commander deployed on the Northern Hemisphere of the planet. The AT/AT Commander was tasked with disabling the planetary defenses.
Audio Transmission - AT/AT Commander Military Channel Alpha
We have the following image capture from our Imperial Walker AT-AT's in action on the planets surface.
The next transmission comes from that same AT/AT Commander, but this time it captures audio of blaster fire from the Walker on small-arms fire resistance near the power generator.
Audio Transmission - AT/AT Commander Military Channel Beta
Our next image comes to you from Mos Eisley, where some local traders, criminals and other scum began to evacuate the planet and system once it fell under Imperial control.
Our next image comes to you from the Dune Sea, where our troopers began to go village to village and farm to farm, looking for criminals affiliated with the Black Sun. Some of the locals took refuge behind rocks, hoping to stay hidden from our invading force.
Our next images are again taken from our troops operating in the Dune Sea. This time our troopers are looking for clues left behind by scattering Black Sun criminals.
Our final image comes to you from high orbit over the planets surface. The Super Star Destroyer Sovereign delivers an unidentified Sith to the planets surface to evaluate the various operations.
Unlike in the Beta system, we do not wish to destroy every living creature found our captured on the planet. Instead, we primarily looking for the criminal element of the Black Sun. Our purpose is to eradicate their presence on Tatooine and level a significant blow against their infrastructure. Their ability to conduct business in the Orus Sector will be negatively impacted. This will also serve as a warning to all who are associated with the Black Sun and their business practices. We will identify no difference between those that actively engage in crime and those that passively support it.
Now I will take some questions.
Several reporters raise their hand to speak
Reporter: Has Tatooine fallen to the Empire?
Executor Vodo: Our operations are ongoing, but it would appear that we have destabilized the operation of the Black Sun government on Tatooine.
Reporter: You previously made note of "traders and other local scum". What are your plans for those that find themselves in the wrong place and the wrong time?
Executor Vodo: Ah of course. Those that tell me that it is a coincidence that they are here engaging in business with the Black Sun. Everyone has 10 standard days to clear Tatooine and move outside of system position 6, 12. Anyone caught inside restricted Imperial airspace after 10 days will be vaporized.
Reporter: Are the Sith personally involved on the operations on the planets surface?
Executor Vodo: Elements of the Imperial Army, Navy, MJ-12 and Sith are engaged in operations on the planets surface.
Reporter: Can you tell us how many Sith are involved?
Executor Vodo: No, I cannot!
Reporter: Is Darth Xeres and Darth Knyte involved?
Executor Vodo: I cannot tell you that! No more questions on the Sith.
Reporter: Will the Empire target other Black Sun systems?
Executor Vodo: The Empire will target other Black Sun systems if they do not comply with Imperial law and continue to harbor enemies of the state.
Reporter: Can you tell us anything regarding how many ships are involved in the attack?
Executor Vodo: I will not comment on what we have on the ground, since the operation is ongoing, but we entered position 6, 12 with two Victory-Class Star Destroyers, one Imperial-Class Star Destroyer, two XL-7000 Battle Ships, three CR-110a Gunships, one squadron of Tie-Scout, one squadron of Tie-Bomber, one squadron of Imperial Gunboats and one Super-Class Star Destroyer.
Executor Vodo: Today's military briefing is concluded. I will take no more questions.
Imperial Executor Vodo exits the podium and steps behind a curtain. The images are replaced with the Imperial insignia
