In orbit around Fondor is the massive Imperial Fleet 22 commanded by Grand Moff Tim Lipka. Grand Moff Lipka is the direct commander of the entire Empire, with only the Emperor being reduced to ceremonial purposes. This after his loss of the Death Star in a freak accident making the jump to hyperspace after the Battle of Endor. It is 8:00 Courscant Standard Time (CST) and his Press Secretary is about to begin the briefing. Commander Nic Varn was about to begin the daily briefing to the different HoloNet News Organizations, or HNO. These organizations contained print and broadcast reporters from across the galaxy.
"Take your seats, the briefing will start in a few moments." That came from the PA system in the Press Room of the Super Star Destroyer Pride of the Empire.
"Good Morning Press," Commander Varn said with energy, "before any of you start your usual questioning…I mean interrogating of me, let me talk first." That said with a chuckle from the crowd. "Members of the Senate has met with advisors to the Emperor and for the most part, approve of this undertaking. We will be entering hyperspace in a few hours to transit to Endor to pick up the final supplies. Once we are finished there, we will move out to begin the hunt for more Rebels. We are looking for any Rebel warship or base leftover from their defeat at Endor. We will maintain this campaign for a few days before we end up on the other side of the galaxy and begin our push into Romulan Space. ISB has provided for you an overview of the Romulan Star Empire and what we should encounter. The Grand Moff and the Emperor are not expecting anything other than success in Part I." Commander Varn then went on to discuss other things in the life of the Empire.
"Very nice Commander." Noted Grand Moff Lipka's Chief of Staff, Ono Vort.
"Thank you Ono, I try." Responded Varn. "Right now, though, that briefing is the least of my problems. You told me that there is something developing on Endor…and I had just told the Press we are still slated to go. You could've stopped me…or told me…sooner."
"Hey, I tried…I just got bogged down, sorry. Right now, we need to go see the Grand Moff. He'll fill us in on the rest of the situation."
Back in the Press Room, a reporter for the Courscant Daily walked up to the assistant to Varn, "Hey, I just heard about a situation on Endor. Are we still headed there?"
"Good question. What type of situation?" Asked the assistant.
"Seems that the local garrison was attacked by Rebel Troops and a Rebel Fleet is in orbit around the planet."
"I see, well…I'll have to get back to you on that." Grabbing her ComLink, she calls Varn. "Commander, about the Endor situation…"
"I know, we're headed to the Bridge now."
"I know what it is about. A garrison was attacked by Rebels and a Rebel Fleet has shown up. I've got reporters asking me about it. What do I tell them, the usual?"
"Yes. Keep the, 'We're waiting for further information and the Commander to show up' line going until I can get down there. If it gets worse, then take the podium and quell them all."
"Yes sir. I'm on it."
The Commander and Ono walking up to the Bridge, "This doesn't sound good Ono. I'm not to happy about walking into a hot press room. Much less one when we're about to enter battle."
"Well, get used to it. You're going to have lots of those days." Walking into the bridge, they find only the Bridge Staff, and no Grand Moff.
"Sirs, the Grand Moff is in his Office, if that is who you are looking for." Said the personal aid to the Grand Moff, Bith Sidwara.
"Thanks Bith and yes, let him know we're coming."
