Chapter Three

GALACTIC HOLONET NEWS

“Breaking News: The Bulk Freighter has landed on Coruscant and the Galaxy now knows what Race lies behind the Barrier; Ponies. After the Freighter landed; the diplomats boarded and met with the crew: Their leader; Empress Celestia, the so-called ‘Elements of Harmony’, and their military’s supreme commander; Shining Armour.  The negotiations have already begun but are behind closed doors. Many other ships presumed to be missing have mysteriously departed the Barrier and are spreading across the galaxy. It is unknown what their purpose is but Empress Celestia herself is due to make an appearance soon. It is also unknown as to what this entails. GHN Report: BZ-13”

“Thanks BeeZee, This may be the most important event since the Treaty of Coruscant; Stay tuned for more after the break.”

HOLONET BLOG: Day 1030 Soldier on Balmorra- By TroopaCroot773

Hello people; it’s me again, still alive. This has been one of the weirdest news-reports I’ve ever seen. Everyone in Sobrik can’t shut up about it. The only ones protecting the base are the War-Droids. Hell, even the Resistance stopped attacking for once. Specialist Varren has a little bit of an interest in it. The rest of the Squad actually wants to meet one of the furry things. Can’t say that I want to but hey; to each their own. This is one of the weirdest events the Galaxy will ever see. I wonder however, what will Sun-Butt say?

Post- Raving Mad Ithorian: Someone please tell me I overdosed on Spice; this is too fucking weird. Although, if it IS real, I don’t really see them having ulterior motives (Unless they are using ‘Weaponised Cuteness’) so we could easily kick their ass if the need is made. I also heard rumours that over a Third of their population is Force-Sensitive though, that is just crazy numbers. – 17 Hours Ago

Post- xxl33tpl4Y3rxx: k1ll th3m 4ll! – 16 Hours Ago

Reply- TroopaCroot773: Dude, that’s overreacting; and I’m in the SITH army! – 15 Hours Ago

Reply- IceCave: Uh yeah, maybe you should cool off a bit… - 15 Hours Ago

Post- IceCave: Hi all, new guy here; telling it like it is. This news is great for a scientist like me. Think of their biology; the rumours might be true, if there is a third that are Force-Sensitive think of the possibilities; what I wouldn’t do just to see it in action... – 15 Hours Ago

Reply- A Glorious Di’Kut: OK then… that’s not creepy… in the slightest… - 14 Hours Ago

Post- PatrolBoy1: Hey, having the same effect here at Garnik; everyone’s stopped fighting for a day over this news. Never thought I’d see the day when the Seps went back to their hidey holes for anything other than resupply. I shall be following this news. – 14 Hours Ago

Post- A Glorious Di’Kut: This news is strange; and to think Mandalore was worried about a bunch of creatures out of some 5 year old girl’s fever dream... – 13 Hours Ago

Reply- PatrolBoy1: LOL, no Shit. - 13 Hours Ago

Reply- TroopaCroot773: Seconded – 12 Hours Ago

Post- Nobility’n’Gunz: DAAYUUM! What the fuck is going on? I swear, if someone from House Thul slipped some Spice into my Blue Milk, I would not be surprised. This is the real deal though… Just waiting for that speech; heard its coming out tomorrow. – 10 Hours Ago

Post-A-Hungry-Hungry-Rakghoul: Rakghouls I can deal with, Imperial Commandos I can deal with, overzealous mercenaries; I can deal with all that, but my mind is still having trouble wrapping my head around this… Yeah, agreed with all of you on watching that public interview. – 8 Hours Ago

Post- [Administrator] Darth Nox: Hello; Darth Nox herself here. I must admit, I am bending the rules a little bit by posting on your blog but it’s on an interesting topic. I know the details of this race but am not at liberty to say. I can tell you one thing: The rumours are true. – 7 Hours Ago

Reply- TroopaCroot773: My Lord? A Darth herself posting on my humble blog? I’m shocked. – 7 Hours Ago

Reply- IceCave: HELL YEAH! They are true! – 4 Hours Ago

Reply- Raving Mad Ithorian: So there is a third of their Population that can use the force… interesting. – 3 Hours Ago

Post- G8R-12V War Droid: This is simply one of the greatest achievements the Empire has ever attained. We are now negotiating with both the Republic and a new Species. I have to update my Calculations: Chances of Success: 85.28259%. Chances of new Species’ Annihilation: 0.25852%. Oh this is so much fun. – 12 Minutes Ago