Critical Bacta Shortages Plague Krytos Relief Efforts
Still No Sign of Executive Isard!
Will Imperial Loyalist Forces and Breakaway Warlords Step in?
IC26/ 7ABY
Coruscant today is still in turmoil. The recent sack of the Galactic Capital by the so-called Alliance of Free Worlds coincided with the outbreak of a terrible plague among nonhuman residents of Imperial City. The Krytos Virus, as the disease has been named, affects only nonhumans such as twileks, sullustans, and the like. The virus works quickly, breaking down the very walls of their cells and turning the victims into wretched masses of blood and tissue within hours.
No Cure, Only Treatment
As yet, there is no cure for the Krytos Virus, but like most diseases, its effects are combated and temporarily alleviated by the regenerative properties of bacta, the seemingly miraculous healing gel. Bacta, however, can only be produced on the the planet Thyferra (often called the Bacta Planet for this reason), and the galactic supply is currently low and spread thin from the core to the rim because of the continual fighting of the Galactic Civil War. In this modern age, all armies rely on bacta, and with flashpoints of the war springing up in every corner of the galaxy, ready supplies of the life-giving gel are jealously horded.
Shipping Stoppages Due to Hostilities
Unfortunately for the dying citizens of the burgeoning "New Republic," shipments of bacta are few and far between as continued hostility between segments of the Imperial Navy and the New Republic forces makes shipments of the valuable substance quite dangerous. Supposedly, the Rebel forces are shipping large amounts of their own bacta to the stricken civilians of Coruscant, but whether this is true or simply part of a humanitarian PR campaign by the Rebel government is yet to be seen. Former Imperial Senator from Chandrilla, Mon Mothma, now "President" of the Alliance of Free Worlds, has devoted a large amount of the dwindling Alliance treasury towards purchasing what bacta can be shipped to those suffering in Imperial City. At current, shipments of bacta are selling at nearly twice the standard galactic rate.
Still No Word From Isard
Imperial Executive, and former head of Imperial Intelligence, Ysanne Isard disappeared with the sack of Coruscant, and has yet to turn up despite numerous Rebel searches. The official word from the Alliance government is that the Krytos Virus is most likely an engineered disease left by Isard to cause problems for the conquering Rebels, but detractors point to the fact that the virus did not spread until Rebel ships landed in Imperial City. With Isard quiet, and possibly plotting a counterattack against the Rebel invaders, many on Coruscant are looking to the remains of the Imperial Navy, and those admirals that have broken away and become warlords on the rim. At current, Admiral Ardus Kaine of Oversector Outer (much truncated from its old Imperial borders) and Admiral Zsinj who controls nearly a third of the galaxy with his breakaway empire, are the current hopes for Imperial loyalists on the fallen capital.
The Short Reign of the New Republic?
It remains to be seen whether or not the New Republic can survive the combination of economic, logistical and military storms that rock its young ship of state at this time. It is, many think, entirely probable that the fractious admirals and warlords of the rim will ally themselves towards a renewed Empire, and remove the Rebel movement. Many believe that Isard is not in hiding, but rather using Curuscant as a trap for the rebels, one that they've fallen into with relish. While the supporters of Mon Mothma and her new government are trying to celebrate despite the Krytos Virus, those hoping for a reinstatement of the Empire are waiting with baited breath to see what comes of the this New Republic. Only time, and war will tell.
Will Imperial Loyalist Forces and Breakaway Warlords Step in?
IC26/ 7ABY
Coruscant today is still in turmoil. The recent sack of the Galactic Capital by the so-called Alliance of Free Worlds coincided with the outbreak of a terrible plague among nonhuman residents of Imperial City. The Krytos Virus, as the disease has been named, affects only nonhumans such as twileks, sullustans, and the like. The virus works quickly, breaking down the very walls of their cells and turning the victims into wretched masses of blood and tissue within hours.
No Cure, Only Treatment
As yet, there is no cure for the Krytos Virus, but like most diseases, its effects are combated and temporarily alleviated by the regenerative properties of bacta, the seemingly miraculous healing gel. Bacta, however, can only be produced on the the planet Thyferra (often called the Bacta Planet for this reason), and the galactic supply is currently low and spread thin from the core to the rim because of the continual fighting of the Galactic Civil War. In this modern age, all armies rely on bacta, and with flashpoints of the war springing up in every corner of the galaxy, ready supplies of the life-giving gel are jealously horded.
Shipping Stoppages Due to Hostilities
Unfortunately for the dying citizens of the burgeoning "New Republic," shipments of bacta are few and far between as continued hostility between segments of the Imperial Navy and the New Republic forces makes shipments of the valuable substance quite dangerous. Supposedly, the Rebel forces are shipping large amounts of their own bacta to the stricken civilians of Coruscant, but whether this is true or simply part of a humanitarian PR campaign by the Rebel government is yet to be seen. Former Imperial Senator from Chandrilla, Mon Mothma, now "President" of the Alliance of Free Worlds, has devoted a large amount of the dwindling Alliance treasury towards purchasing what bacta can be shipped to those suffering in Imperial City. At current, shipments of bacta are selling at nearly twice the standard galactic rate.
Still No Word From Isard
Imperial Executive, and former head of Imperial Intelligence, Ysanne Isard disappeared with the sack of Coruscant, and has yet to turn up despite numerous Rebel searches. The official word from the Alliance government is that the Krytos Virus is most likely an engineered disease left by Isard to cause problems for the conquering Rebels, but detractors point to the fact that the virus did not spread until Rebel ships landed in Imperial City. With Isard quiet, and possibly plotting a counterattack against the Rebel invaders, many on Coruscant are looking to the remains of the Imperial Navy, and those admirals that have broken away and become warlords on the rim. At current, Admiral Ardus Kaine of Oversector Outer (much truncated from its old Imperial borders) and Admiral Zsinj who controls nearly a third of the galaxy with his breakaway empire, are the current hopes for Imperial loyalists on the fallen capital.
The Short Reign of the New Republic?
It remains to be seen whether or not the New Republic can survive the combination of economic, logistical and military storms that rock its young ship of state at this time. It is, many think, entirely probable that the fractious admirals and warlords of the rim will ally themselves towards a renewed Empire, and remove the Rebel movement. Many believe that Isard is not in hiding, but rather using Curuscant as a trap for the rebels, one that they've fallen into with relish. While the supporters of Mon Mothma and her new government are trying to celebrate despite the Krytos Virus, those hoping for a reinstatement of the Empire are waiting with baited breath to see what comes of the this New Republic. Only time, and war will tell.
1 comment:
It looks like it'll be up to well intentioned and quick thinking individuals to see that the bacta flow continues unabated into the hands of those in need... well the wealthy hands at least. Fear not Hutts and Bothans! Duros and Tweleks, you might want to get your affairs in order.
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