2.7.23

Clones capture gun running ship piloted by NS operative

The Clones have accused MBO-New Sparta of supplying rebels on Lornaca Melnig and say they have proof! A commercial freighter was intercepted approaching the Lornaca system by a Clone warship and found to be carrying small arms and explosives. The real sensation came however when a NS identification card was found in the crew quarters. At a media briefing the Clones showed this card which shows that the pilot of the freighter was Lieutenant Weising of MBO-New Sparta!

Viceroy Caratore has refused to comment on this, Comms chief Hibiscus is understood to have instructed all NS media personnel to not answer any questions on it.