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As the midday sun crescendoed above the city of Theed, thousands of people from every walk of life began to culminate around the beautiful canals that curved and bent through the golden city. In the distant skies, dark storm clouds could be seen with occasional cracks of lightning whilst the boom of thunder remained subtle and barely noticeable. Yet the people gathered here cared little for the approaching downpour, secure under their awnings and grandstands, for today was a special day. A day that had only recently come to Naboo and could well be the beginning of something fortuitous for the planet and it’s people. Today, the Galactic Pod Racing Circuit had finally come to Chommel Sector and the roar of the excited crowd signaled a welcome reception.
“It’s here! It’s now! The moment we’ve all been waiting for!” bellowed a local Nubian announcer from his elevated booth.
“Indeed it is, Joro! The season opener of the circuit is about to commence and we can not be any more excited!” the Mikkian announcer known across the galaxy as the face of commentary continued, her tendrils floating about with energetic motion. “Before we get to the race, let’s discuss our racers!”
Camera drones numbering in the dozens would descend from the sky and distribute themselves around the track whilst five remained at the starting line, a floating pad in the ciy’s major canal directly under the main thoroughfare bridge. Each drone would select a racer and float above, getting beautiful shots for the displays throughout the city as well as the holonet broadcast. As they hovered closely, microphones would be activated so the racer’s could make comments to their viewers or perhaps even pick up on some unintended commentary. After all, tensions and adrenaline were about to run high.
“First up, a young man going by the name… Milk ‘n Honey, coming to us from Juvex! He may be young but that doesn’t mean he’s going to go down easy!” “You’re right, Vikka! I can’t wait to see what he can pull off!”
“Next up, we have Flyboy!! Word is this young man is already a renowned pilot!” “Then he’s certainly going to be in his element here today!”
“Dusty Trails! Do you think he’s trying to imply something?” “Oh, absolutely! Let’s see if he can live up to his namesake!” “In a pod like that, I have every faith!”
“This one, the Red Baron, he certainly looks dangerous!” “Doesn’t he, though? Fortunately we have numerous medical teams on standby! I have a feeling he’ll make sure they don’t remain bored on the sidelines!”
“And last but certainly not least, from corners of the galaxy we know ever so little, the Chiss known as Rya!” “She’s certainly looking to make her mark on the galaxy today! Let’s see if she can pull it off!”
As the racers and their pit droids circled around their pods, making their last minute adjustments, the warning signal would illuminate below the bridge and catch everyone’s eyes. It was finally here!
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