Dear Readers–
As a continuation of my public service efforts around increasing the spread of information on the rakghoul plague, I’ve tracked down one of the containment effort’s leaders, to gain further enlightenment around the rakghoul threat. I do hope the following interview adds to your peace of mind, friends.
cheers,
Anexxia
ANEXXIA: Please introduce yourself to our readers
BRASHART: I am Doctor Corrandus Brashart with the Imperial Biohazards Containment Bureau, a division of the Ministry of Logistics. How may I assist you, my lord?
ANEXXIA: Can you tell us a little bit about your involvement in the containment of the rakghoul plague on Tatooine?
BRASHART: I am presently leading the Empire’s efforts to understand this virulent outbreak to ensure it does not spread far beyond this insignificant dust ball of a planet. My ultimate goal is to develop a vaccine that will render our citizenry immune to future infection.
ANEXXIA: When was the Imperial leadership first made aware of this outbreak? How did we find out?
BRASHART: The plague clearly began within the Republic. Our first indications of its spread came from their HoloNet reports. I personally briefed the Minister of Logistics immediately upon verifying the news was not some ridiculous form of prank entertainment.
ANEXXIA: I suspected this was a Republic-instigated event. Have we made in progress on identifying or better yet capturing our patient zero?
BRASHART: I fear identifying the initial plague carrier will be next to impossible, as this person almost certainly emerged from Republic space and is very likely already dead. At this point, our best hope is to focus on the recently infected and learn what we can from them.
ANEXXIA: There have been baseless Republic rumours circulating that the plague was, in fact, initially manufactured by Imperial scientists as a biological weapon, with further insinuations this outbreak is, in fact, our clinical trials. Can you help put these treasonous rumours to rest?
BRASHART: This is an outrageous accusation, my lord. It is a matter of historical record that the rakghoul plague first began on the Republic planet of Taris over three-hundred years ago. It re-emerged during the Republic’s failed attempt to restore a colony on that world, forcing the Empire to step in and quarantine the entire system. Quite frankly, I believe the Republic created this plague to destabilize the Empire and threaten its innocent citizens.
ANEXXIA: I am certain your suspicions on this will be found out to be true.
ANEXXIA: My sources have been hearing about isolated plague cases turning up on other planets. Do we have any official confirmation of these cases? Are they just isolated instances of contaminated Tatooines making it off the planet and being captured by containment officers?
BRASHART: There have been a few reports of inconsequential outbreaks occurring on other worlds. All were the result of infected individuals fleeing Tatooine. My office quickly responded to contain these emergencies. There is no cause for alarm, my lord. I encourage anyone suffering from plague symptoms to remain aboard their starships and contact the Imperial Biohazards Containment Bureau. We will dispatch a team of trained medical technicians to assist them.
ANEXXIA: I have personally noticed a proliferation of small rakghouls being carried around by otherwise sane Imperials as pets. Is there any threat of plague contamination from these trendy crimson raklings and pale raklings?
BRASHART: Quite honestly, I can’t understand why anyone would want to be followed around by those vicious little beasts. But I’m not a pet person, my lord. Suffice it to say that we are monitoring those creatures very closely and would prefer their owners keep them in cages until more is known about them.
ANEXXIA: What can the general public do currently to help assist in the containment of this pandemic?
BRASHART: For the love of the Empire, please do not go to Vaiken Spacedock if you or anyone traveling with you is suspected of being infected! We’ve received disturbing reports of “plague parties” being attended by clearly suicidal and disturbed individuals. That is simply an inappropriate response to this emergency. Please think of your fellow citizens before taking such rash action.
ANEXXIA: How terribly uncivilized. Is there anything else we should be aware of?
*cracks her fingers, readying up a nice purpley shock should that be necessary to extract more information*
BRASHART: My Lord… I guarantee you will be the first to hear of any new developments.
ANEXXIA: Thank you so much for the informative conversation today, Doctor Brashart. That will be all…for now.
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Cheers,
Anexxia
Don’t believe this propaganda! They are only trying to confuse you and hide the truth about the plague by spreading false information against the Republic. Republic Containment Officers are working tirelessly to contain the plague and root out the true cause. All the evidence currently points to employees of the Empire science division.
And please do not sell any Rakghoul DNA to Jeelvic the Jawa. He is not licensed to handle biochemical materials such as this and we fear he may be collecting these samples for malicious purposes.
Just like a REPUBLIC PROPAGANDIST to try to blame this plague on the Empire, and simultaneously ruin the reputation and livelihood of a small businessman like Jeelvic. The last time I spoke to the Jawa, he implored me to “buy more!” And I plan to do just that.
The Republic only wants to contain and then destroy the plague. The Empire wants to use it to their advantage. The Empire has been known to use entire planets for their lab experiments. This blatant disregard for life must not continue.
The Republic adamantly supports small businesses, however we cannot condone trading of hazardous materials, especially when those materials are being traded to someone who has not been trained to handle such materials and whose ultimate intent with those materials is uncertain.
We have also just been informed that Jeelvic is handing out infant Rakghouls in exchange for DNA samples. This must stop immediately. Has anyone stopped to think what will happen when these tiny creatures mature?
“Has anyone stopped to think what will happen when these tiny creatures mature?”
Yea. They’ll be great in Hutt fighting pits.
– Vrykerion, Bounty Hunter.
To Hire, Holo 5478523-2394-9
The Republic doesn’t seem very serious about containing or eradicating the plague from the Holo messages we’ve intercepted.
The Empire reminds us of our patriotic duty to gun down any plague carriers — even if they happen to be loved ones– while the Republic seems to just be hand-wringing and stirring up the public’s hysteria if you ask me.
The Republic recently intercepted an Empire audio feed in which this propaganda spreading Anexxia is continuing to disseminate lies about the virus. She touts the words of Dr. Brashart as if they are the absolute truth. However, as you can clearly see, the Republic has been successful in putting an end to the Rakghoul outbreak no thanks to repeated attempts by the Empire, Sith, and other unscrupulous characters (we’re watching you Jeelvic) to use the virus to their own ends. While it is a good idea to listen to these audio feeds in order to understand how they try to deceive you, do not fall for their lynx-like trickery!
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