Samuel Hooks
News Correspondent
-Corellia-
Saturday, October 15
@ 20:14:21 EDT
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- Corellia, Corellian System -
This is security correspondent Samuel Hooks reporting live from the steps of the Corellian Medical Center. Only moments ago, Imperial public Health and Safety officials formally confirmed the that the attacks on Vreni Island were of insurgent origin.
Two days ago, vacationers at the paradise retreat were struck by a wide variety of symptoms, and early analysis from local medical centers diagnosed the outbreak to be a result of allergic reactions to what they initially believed to be an oily byproduct of oceanic fauna pollinating. However, when standard medicine failed to find a cure, Corellian officials took the initiative, requesting Imperial military medical staff to aid in the crisis.
We spoke momentarily with one of the medical personnel involved in the developing situation, Doctor Yoshikawa of the Imperial Research & Development department: “Although it was initially very difficult to isolate the exact cause of the subjects’ ailments, we now solidly believe that the cause lies in the form of a biological weapon." He politely declined to answer any further questions.
Local governmental officials have ordered a mandatory evacuation of Vreni Island and have placed a ban on unauthorized travel in and around the region. In a press conference with the governor of Corellia, he condemned the “vile and traitorous” actions of the rebel cell responsible for the attack, and vowed to “pursue the insurgents with the utmost vigor and…not rest until they have been brought to Justice.”
We will keep you updated on this developing situation as more information is presented to us. Until then, this is Samuel Hooks.
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