Author's Note: This is my first Star Wars fanfic. If you spot any errors, please let me know. The story takes place thirty-three to thirty-four years after the Battle of Yavin. This was inspired by various things: from World War Z to Adam Driver to a book I've read when I was younger called Trial by Journal. I really enjoyed writing this, so I hope you enjoy reading it as well.

Colonel Stren Gibbs
Head of Operations
Office of the Department of Public Relations and Propaganda
First Order - Galactic North Headquarters

Twelfth Month, Third Day, Thirty-Third Year A.B.Y

Colonel Gibbs:

Greetings!

It is with noble intentions aligned with the Supreme Leader's remarkable political vision that I present to you this modest proposal for the publication of a full biographical account of the Dark Enforcer himself, Master Kylo Ren. As a loyal servant to the Order, the Gazette hopes that the promulgation of the aforementioned material will further educate our organization on one of the greatest leaders in history, as well as inspire, motivate, and boost the morale of our troops throughout the galaxy. Upon completion, we will submit the first draft to you for review prior to publication.

In line with this, I humbly request your permission for my representative, JA 40916, to conduct a series of interviews with relevant persons in the Order, including, if he allows it, His Excellency, General Hux.

I pray you would consider this proposition and share our enthusiasm in the pursuit of this venture.

Warmest regards,

Nombus Bey
Editor-in-Chief
The First Order Gazette
Choleron Space Station, East Outer Rim

The First Order Gazette
501 Vember Hall, Choleron Space Station
East Outer Rim

TERMS OF AGREEMENT

As the appointed representative of The First Order Gazette for the assignment KR-BIO-V1.0, I, JA 40916, do hereby agree:

i. to write a biographical account of Kylo Ren

ii. to conduct interviews and research information necessary for the completion of above assignment

iii. to withhold mention of above subject's birth name and names of known family members and/or relatives

iv. to withhold mention of any defamatory claims, proven or unproven, against above subject

v. to submit the first draft of the manuscript of said assignment no later than two (2) years after the enforcement of this contract

vi. to receive no more than five per cent (5%) of the net earnings gained from the sales of the publication

vii. to assume full responsibility for any mistakes and/or inconsistencies found in the publication, deliberate or otherwise

viii. that The First Order Gazette will not be held responsible in any way for any loss of life or limb directly or indirectly acquired from the performance of tasks necessary or otherwise to the accomplishment of the above assignment

ix. that failure to comply with this contract will subject me to penalties as prescribed by law

Signed this 16th Day of the 1st Month, 34th Year ABY

JA 40916