Report:Morjanssik Attacked!

Breaking news from IGN cuts into many broadcasts. Beneath the Twi'lek Dejir Walta is a caption that reads: [Morjanssik Falls to the QSP]

"Just following in the wake of the Quarren Survivalist Party's emergence, we have breaking news that the Party has staged an attack on the floating city of Morjanssik, in the Dacan southern hemisphere."

A holographic, three-dimensional map appears, and zooms in to Morjanssik's location on the southern hemisphere. Dejir continues speaking as the graphic flashes at the 'hot zones' of the conflict. "The siege began just over an hour ago. New Republic sources are telling us that the attackers started with the farium mines in the ocean trench below the floating city. We now understand that the mines are under QSP control, and fresh waves of attackers are striking at these hot-zones in the city's outer perimeters. New Republic marines have responded. However, they face two unique challenges." The inner areas of the city flash with multiple yellow areas. "Many of the city's citizens are trying to evacuate, fearing involvement with the Party after their declaration of private citizenship. Commander Madine has informed IGN that the marine corps' primary responsibility is to protect the citizens of the NR, both Quarren and Calamarian alike. Our military analysts suspect that this will stress the N.R.'s ability to hold the perimeter defenses."

The yellow zones are replaced by purple areas, closer to the outer areas. "However, another portion of the population is /joining/ the fighting. It's unclear whether these citizens wish to join the Party, or are simply taking advantage of the situation."

The graphic zooms out and is replaced by Dejir Walta again. "Morjanssik has a history of being a high-crime area, but also primarily populated by Quarren; approximately seventy-five thousand before the civil war broke out. The city does make up a majority of the planet's economic backbone. N.R. officials are also concerned that a large count of weapons and artillery stockpiled in the city will fall into Party hands. May the Force be with our troops, and with the citizens trapped inside Morjanssik." He pauses, then adopts a more emotional look, zeal entering his eyes. "AND with those who have waged war. They are hurting people, and we all hope that a peaceful resolution can be reached."