Year 25 Day 188
Panic swept through the Thesme Sector yesterday as rumors of the Confederacy’s dissolution spread like wildfire. Citizens from bustling spaceports to remote backwater taverns were caught in the frenzy, their imaginations fueled by misinformation and fear.
The source of the rumor? A misinterpretation of galactic news, amplified by spice traders who thrive on whispers and secrets. These traders, huddled in dimly lit corners of Thesme’s taverns, spun tales of impending chaos. The Confederacy, they claimed, was crumbling. Panic ensued.
Local security forces, loyal to the Confederacy of Independent Systems (CIS), raced to quell the unrest. But confusion awaited them. How could the CIS respond if it no longer existed? The very fabric of order seemed to unravel.
As the chaos intensified, the truth emerged. It was not the Confederacy of Independent Systems that faced dissolution. Instead, it was the lesser-known Industrial Confederacy that met its end. Nestled in the Jedha System, this “false Confederacy” had long been a footnote in the annals of galactic politics. Its name, eerily similar to the CIS, had led to countless mix-ups over the years, with even the Head of State admitting once to assigning facilities to the “false Confederacy” by mistake.
The Industrial Confederacy, a shadowy entity with limited influence, dissolved quietly. Its assets, once a source of confusion, would now find new management. The Jedha System, rich in resources and strategic significance, would fall under the stewardship of the Outland Mining Corporation.
Galactic historians will undoubtedly dissect this curious episode, examining how a misunderstanding sparked panic, riots, and ultimately the demise of a minor player. For now, the Thesme Sector and all of the CIS breathes a sigh of relief, its citizens returning to their daily lives. But the echoes of confusion and panic will linger, a cautionary tale for those who navigate the complex web of galactic politics.