Report:Marx Resigns

A professional swoop race is cut into by the IGN logo emblazoned with "BREAKING NEWS!". The image of a smartly-dressed Chiss man takes its place; text along the bottom of the screen identifies him as Chief Senatorial Resignation Analyst Steefin Col'bhar, and his location as New Alderaan, Ord Mantell. He begins speaking with the crisp sort of gravitas most newsmen take decades to perfect.

"I'm here with breaking news out of the New Republic. Ord Mantell's Senator Del Marx has just announced her resignation from the New Republic senate amid assault charges filed by Sullustan Senator Teenib Olbec." Col'bhar pointedly arches an eyebrow at the camera before he adds, almost as an afterthought, "She has released a statement."

The image shifts to a shot of Del Marx in her office, a small cargo crate on her desk in the process of being filled. She's dressed more like a spacer than a senator, and she smiles roguishly at the camera.

She opens by lightly saying, "I didn't even hit him that hard," before she shakes her head, hooking her thumbs in her belt. "To be entirely honest, I'm not even resigning because of the charges. I've been considering it for quite a while now, and while I would have preferred not to do so during the Republic's current crisis... I think I can help more if I'm able to do more than warm a seat in the senate.

"To the people of Ord Mantell - thank you," Marx continues, her tone somber. "Thank you for trusting an orphan of Coruscant. I can only hope that you feel I've done right by you. To the people of the New Republic - thank you. From my time smuggling for the Rebellion to my time here, I've always supported you, and having your support in return - even for a little while - was lovely. To my colleagues in the senate - I'm sorry for all those datapad injuries. Senator Tarshyyk is in charge while I'm gone." She pauses, considering for a moment. "Master Skywalker - thank you for keeping me honest." After a beat pause, she smiles wistfully into the camera. "Ghon, Steefin - I think I'll miss you most of all."

The image cuts back to a vaguely confused-looking Col'bhar, who quickly shakes it off as soon as he realizes he's on. "From what we can tell, Marx departed Ord Mantell shortly after the recording of her statement. She has not fled prosecution in the assault charges, however much more fun that would have been for me to report - no, she's paid a hefty fine and accepted a restraining order with what I am led to believe was 'childish glee'.

"Ord Mantell is preparing to hold elections for her successor. In the interim, her advisor and chief rival during the previous elections, Raph Opask, is handling the planet's day-to-day affairs.

"I'm Steefin Col'bhar. You stay classy, New Republic."