Year 25 Day 58
In a twist that can only be described as “Kutol-esque,” Confederacy News has plunged headlong into the swirling currents of a Confederacy-wide rumour: a colossal, government-driven migration wave orchestrated by none other than the esteemed Magistrate of the South, Siejo Kutol. The enigmatic whispers surrounding this grandiose endeavor have led our reporters to the heart of it all – the burgeoning gas giant turned urban ecumenopolis, Sarrish V.
As our intrepid reporters navigated the nebulous mists of Sarrish V, they found themselves immersed in a tapestry of narratives ranging from bewildered amazement to outright hysteria. One inhabitant, seemingly plucked from the realms of bewilderment, mused, “I swear, one moment I’m sipping a caf on Feriae Junction, and the next, I’m floating on a cloud of gas here on Sarrish V. It’s like the galaxy’s playing some cosmic prank on us.”
Meanwhile, in another corner of the urban sprawl, a newcomer ranted, “Battle Droids, I tell you! They swooped in under the cloak of darkness and snatched me away from my wife on Binquaros. I’ve got no clue where she is now, and I’m stuck in this floating hunk of scrap metal!” The echoes of his hysteria only intensify the suspicions that this migration has shades of coercion.
Yet, amidst the chaos, a rags-to-riches tale emerges. A former denizen of the desolate streets of Tar Morden VI radiates joy, exclaiming, “Who needs a cardboard box when you can have a real house on Sarrish V? It’s like winning the galactic lottery, but without the credits!”
Enter Siejo Kutol, not merely content with spearheading the architectural metamorphosis of Sarrish V but also suspected of playing puppeteer in the alleged kidnappings. Rumours persist that this migration isn’t limited to Confederacy citizens, hinting at an interstellar abduction spree. One can’t help but envision Kutol’s metaphorical tentacles snaking across the galaxy, orchestrating a cosmic ballet, its involuntary participants twirling into the inescapable gravity well of Sarrish V.
As Sarrish V’s population skyrockets, the data scrolls predict an imminent dethroning of Tar Morden as the Confederacy’s most populous hub. However, not everyone is ready to throw confetti. A demographics expert wishing to remain anonymous out of fear for retaliation from the tentacled magistrate, remarked with a quizzical eyebrow raise, “Sure, Sarrish V may be the hottest ticket in town now, but can it handle the influx? We might need to start rationing enthusiasm soon.” Peering through the lenses of statistical models, the expert raises concerns about the sustainability of such a rapid demographic shift. “It’s like hosting the biggest party in the galaxy, and everyone’s invited. But, can the venue handle the revelry without collapsing into a black hole of logistical nightmares?”
Confirming suspicions, the Matukai Dragons, the Confederacy’s trusty allies via the Endor Pact, have been revealed as the co-architects of this urban spectacle. The use of five Mammoth-class freighters, initially intended for critical aid missions in the impoverished southern territories of the CIS, now diverted to provide resources for the construction effort, raises eyebrows and sparks a chorus of critiques. “Why use freighters for critical aid when you can use them to construct floating gold-plated palaces?” The diversion of these mammoth vessels from their intended purpose adds an ironic layer to the grandeur of Sarrish V’s transformation.
As the Sarrish V saga unfolds, whispers ricochet across the Confederacy about the next potential conquest: Sarrish IV. Avid stargazers have already spotted construction ships and resource haulers from the eXiles group entering the orbit of the second gas giant of the Sarrish system, ready to chain yet another vaporous orb to the web of slippery, wet Nautolan tentacles spread across CIS space. Will Kutol’s vision truly extend beyond merely one gas giant? Or will his insatiable appetite for lavish expenses continue to drain the CIS treasury, and our member worlds from their valuable resources? Confederacy News pledges to remain your steadfast guide through the uncharted territories of Sarrish V’s metamorphosis. As the cosmic drama unfolds, we promise to sift through the nebulous mists of rumour and bring you the pulsating heart of the Confederacy’s latest sensation.