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In shocking news, Senator Annelyn Lerytel of Gatalenta was found dead earlier this morning. The cause of death appears to be a long ranged rifle wound. It’s clear this was an assassination job and signs already point to notorious assassin and bounty hunter Basilisk. A manhunt is underway for his capture but citizens are cautioned against engaging this man. This assassin is also responsible for the high profile deaths of former Chancellor Emil Ro and Admiral Munty of Mon Cala.
Senator Lerytel was known for her strong convictions and commitment to her principles. Always sharp with her words, she was a big proponent of continuing alliances with the Jedi. Gatalenta had strong relationships with the Jedi in the past, but that sentiment has harshly swung in the opposite direction in the past few decades. Unfortunately, Senator Lerytel made countless enemies on her own planet from her times of openly allying herself with the Jedi. There were many citizens that felt this would thrust Gatalenta into a war with the Sith.
Tensions came to a head when the Senator attempted to take the fall for the now-imprisoned Kuat Senator’s radical proposal to build clones for the Jedi.
While investigations are ongoing, it’s certain that anyone that hired the Basilisk clearly has deep pockets. Hunting the assassin is underway, but the real mystery is who hired him to begin with.
Gatalenta will mourn the passing of Senator Lerytel and hold a day of remembrance. She leaves behind four children and eight grandchildren, all of whom have taken shelter with added security should they be targeted as well.
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