Beltane posted Apr 14, 12
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Balmorra, Codex Entry, Space News Daily, toxic waste, Author: Beltane, BioWare, EA, Electronic Arts, IC Report, LucasArts, role-play, Roleplay, RP, SND Report, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Old Republic, TOR
Recent bombings have destroyed several major waste processing plants on the planet of Balmorra, giving the war-torn world new problems to worry about. A direct result of the constant bombardments and skirmishes that mar the planet's surface, the waste processing plants which were destroyed have caused mass amounts of toxic waste to flood the environment, poisoning wildlife and killing flora in huge patches of land. Experts say the effects on the planet's delicate ecosystem could be catastrophic. Given its highly industrialized nature, Balmorra has always produced large amounts of toxic waste. Instead of simply dumping the waste and wantonly harming the environment as many worlds do, the Balmorran infrastructure was always focused on employing relatively safe methods of waste disposal. This cautious approach to a delicate issue can be seen in the planet's underground hazard vaults which were designed to keep mass quantities of sewage and toxic material locked away in secure facilities. Now that the planet's flora and fauna have been exposed to several decades worth of toxic material, environmental experts predict a grim future for the parts of the planet that have been most contaminated. Drastic measures need to be taken to clean up the waste, but due to the contested nature of the planet, the manpower required to complete such efforts has been rerouted to attempting to keep the main cities safe. SND Report | Space News Daily[ Balmorran Pollution]
Beltane posted Feb 23, 12
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Archaeology, Archaeology Expedition, Exploration, Jedi, Author: Beltane, IC Report, Lord Adraas, role-play, Roleplay, RP, SND Report, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Old Republic, TOR
VOSS, HUTT SPACE -- Voss, a planet relatively obscure to the rest of the galaxy due to its closed-off nature and brewing political struggles, was the host to a small group of adventurers this week past. This group, comprised mainly of Jedi and other Force-sensitives, roamed the planet’s surface with the intent to observe Voss culture, explore ancient sites of archaeological interest, and engage in friendly philosophical debate about their origin and purpose. The group of archaeologists met in the Voss-Ka cantina and, after engaging in pleasantries, set off on rented speeders for the first site of interest. The first stop was a large stone set prominently upon a stone dais, located on a small island in the Nightmare Lands—an aptly named locale given the strange creatures and legends surrounding the ability to walk in dreams which prevail in the region.
Beltane posted Feb 4, 12
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Lord Adraas, Market, Market Exchange, News, Author: Beltane, IC Report, role-play, Roleplay, RP, SND Report, Star Wars, Star Wars The Old Republic, SWTOR, SWTOR-RP, The Old Republic, TOR
NAR SHADDAA, HUTT SPACE -- The promenade of Nar Shaddaa, normally filled only with milling sentients as they travel to and from their business locations, played host this past weekend to an open air market. This market, sponsored in part by the Republic Parcel Service, drew buyers and traders from multiple sectors and factions which all had one goal in mind: commerce. The event, known to shoppers as the Market Exchange, is reported to be a monthly occurrence, with markets organized and hosted towards the end of each month. Judging by the success of the first event, it stands to reason future markets will only grow in size and popularity as more traders and buyers become aware of their schedule. The first Market Exchange lasted for approximately three hours, with crowds lingering to talk and show off their new purchases long after the vendors had cleared out. The lower promenade was filled with the sounds of traders shouting the praises of their wares and buyers having to raise their voices to be heard over the clamor of the crowd. Armor pieces, fashionable clothing, weapons, oddities, and food were all available from the vendors, and there were even rumors of less-than-legal items being sold under the proverbial table. While the majority of shoppers seemed to be neutral in behavior and appearance, there were even Jedi and Sith spotted at the market.
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