Official Imperial Holonet Station, Naboo
"To reiterate, two hours ago, there was an explosion near or in the Throne Room of the Royal Palace. Fifteen minutes later, there was another explosion. The Queen of Naboo and her handmaidens are accounted for and safe.
The last confirmed sighting of Emperor Palpatine was in the Throne Room when he cloistered himself with his second in command, Lord Darth Vader. While Emperor Palpatine and Lord Vader have not yet made a statement, we have confidence that they are safe and ready to deal with this vicious act of terrorism."
Free Naboo, Underground Holonet Station (associated with the Rebel Alliance.)
"Gentlebeings, we are broadcasting at multiple frequencies and at much higher transmission power than usual to give you a vitally important message! We have unconfirmed reports that Emperor Palpatine, who arrived here yesterday for Empire Week, has been assassinated! Yes, the despotic monster who ruthlessly killed our people, conscripted our youth, and snatched our farms and land is reported to be dead! Again, the intelligence is not yet confirmed, but a series of explosions ripped through the Throne Room of the Palace of Naboo only a few hours ago and Palpatine was reportedly at the epicenter. We will be updating as new details become available."
Official Imperial Holonet Station, Naboo
"Governor Britzen, we are honored to have you here. Please share with us any necessary information you have for the citizens of Naboo."
"As of this moment, I am instituting a night time curfew throughout Naboo, and a round the clock 25 hour curfew in Theed. All civilians in Theed are ordered to stay off the streets and in their homes for the duration of this crisis. While there have been no further detonations in the past four hours, we still need to thoroughly sweep the Palace for explosives. It is vital that all civilians stay away from the Royal Palace area in Theed. Any civilian found on the streets without an official pass will be arrested. I have issued arrest warrants for all members of House Naberrie, as it seems likely that this cowardly act is their response to the Emperor's brave decision to bring to light the criminal acts of the late Padme Naberrie Amidala."
"Governer, our viewers will want to know. Where is Emperor Palpatine? And is he in good health?"
"The location and health of the Emperor are classified matters."
"What of the report by one of the Queen's handmaidens that Darth Vader claimed to be the husband of Queen Amidala, and threatened his Royal Highness?"
"Thank you for asking that. It was of course the hysterical utterings of a mere girl, but the regrettable report has received widespread dissemination. Anyone repeating such defamatory information about Lord Vader will be arrested and executed. There is no truth, I repeat, no truth to the rumor that Vader defected from the Empire and stood in opposition to the Emperor in any way."
"Where is Lord Vader? And is he in good health?"
"The location and health of Lord Vader are classified matters."
Free Naboo, Underground Holonet Station (associated with the Rebel Alliance.)
"We have groundbreaking, incredible news. First, we have definite, 100% confirmation that Emperor Palpatine is dead. For more information, I will now speak to the anonymous source we will refer to only as Doctor.
"Doctor, welcome."
"Thank you. It is my honor and personal pleasure to share the following with you. As already stated, we have direct confirmation from reliable sources that Emperor Palpatine is dead. Furthermore, we can definitively state that Lord Darth Vader attacked Palpatine and is responsible for his death."
"Where is Lord Vader? Was this a coup?"
"The initial reports are that Lord Vader also perished in the attack and subsequent explosions. Regarding his motives, we confirm that Lord Vader was previously the husband of Padme Naberrie Amidala. Lord Vader was previously the Jedi known as Anakin Skywalker."
"Does this mean that the rebel hero Luke Skywalker is the biological son of Darth Vader?"
"That is correct. Luke Skywalker is the son of Darth Vader. It appears that concerns for his son, and anger at the Emperor for the defamation of his dead wife, caused Lord Vader to attack and kill the Emperor, perishing in the process."
"What do you anticipate will happen now that the two highest ranking members of the Empire are dead?"
"There will be a power struggle and considerable upheaval. All beings interested in a free galaxy are urged to be on alert and ready to act."
Official Imperial Holonet Station, Imperial Center (formerly the planet Coruscant)
"We are honored to welcome Grand Vizier Sate Pestage to address the citizens of the Galactic Empire."
"Citizens of the Great and Glorious Empire, I am the bearer of tragic tidings. Only 45 minutes ago, 30 standard hours after a series of explosions ripped through the Royal Palace in Naboo, I received a definite report that Emperor Palpatine, the man to whom I pledged my life and honor, is dead by assassination at the hands of the traitor Darth Vader. Dear friends, all of us who knew him revered him. A great light has been extinguished at the hands of a wicked man. The galaxy will never be the same."
"Grand Vizier, we grieve with you. Are you able to tell us the location of Darth Vader?"
"I am pleased to report that Vader perished during the assassination. While the explosions have resulted in a complicated crime scene, our forensic experts found not only Emperor Palpatine's … remains, but also mechanical apparatus definitely established as being shattered remains from Vader's leg prosthetics. The vicious murderer of our glorious Emperor had a quicker death than he deserved, but he is dead."
"Your Honor, what will happen now to the Empire?"
"As of this moment, I am taking temporary control of the Empire. I urge all citizens to remain calm, to cooperate fully with Imperial authorities on your home planets, and to wait patiently for what will be a necessarily complex and challenging time. Be assured, however, that the Empire will endure."
"Thank you for taking a few minutes of your valuable time to reassure the subjects of Imperial Center and the galaxy as a whole, Grand Vizier."
Official Imperial Holonet Station, Naboo
"Governor Britzen, we are honored to have you here. Please share with us anything you wish to impart to the citizens of Naboo."
"I thank the citizenry of Naboo for remaining largely peaceful during this time of difficult time in our planet's history."
"Governor, many wish to know, will the Emperor be buried here, on the planet of his birth?"
"I have been in direct communication with Imperial Vizier Sate Pestage, who has temporarily assumed control of the Empire while the issue of succession is duly considered by the remaining leadership of the Empire. At his command, I arranged for Emperor Palpatine's remains to be reverentially moved to the Super Star Destroyer Eclipse, which left en route to Imperial Center several hours ago. Emperor Palpatine indeed sprang from the fruitful soil of Naboo, but his full power and glory flowered far beyond this planet. It was the decision of the high level Imperial leadership that the Emperor must be buried, with full honors, on Imperial Center. There will be appropriate remembrances this week in Naboo, as the joy of Empire Week is tragically replaced with deep mourning over the loss of our beloved Emperor."
"Governor, there have been concerns about Queen Soruna. Is she well? She has not been seen in public since the assassination of the Emperor."
"Entirely for her own well being, Queen Soruna is in protective custody in the Imperial garrison in Theed. While Darth Vader may have acted alone, we are pursuing possible accomplices who assisted him in entering the palace unnoticed. Until the situation is stabilized, the queen will remain safe in Imperial care."
"What of the Naberries? Are they still under suspicion?"
"Given that there seem to be ties between Vader and Naberries, certainly. They are being detained and questioned as we speak."
"Governor!"
"What are you doing here? I told you that I was not to be disturbed during this interview!"
"Sir, my apologies, but the Rebel Fleet has just exited hyperspace and is bearing down on Naboo!"
"What?"
"Sir, we are under attack by the Rebel Alliance!"