Just as Imperials once hunted Rebels, so now must we seek out and destroy Imperial cells. Our Bothan-on-the-street, Irst Ai'ight, talks to the head of New Republic Intelligence, General Airin Cracken.

Times: Thank you for speaking to us on such short notice, General. Our readers are very concerned about possible Imperial activity on Coruscant.

Cracken: How did you get in here? I didn't agree to speak to you!

Times: Would you say that our citizenry has much to fear from Imperial cells on the planet?

Cracken: Not at all. Listen, you'll have to leave.

Times: What steps is New Republic Intelligence taking to ensure that we have nothing to fear?

Cracken: I can't discuss that with you. Guards!

Times: Are there in fact many cells operating on the planet?

Cracken: I can't discuss that.

Times: Hey, let go! The public has a right to know!

Cracken: Just leave himin the lobby downstairs. He'll find his own way out.

Times: You can't do this! Freedom of the press! Freedom of the press! Do you see him repressing me? You can't do this!

The Times wishes to express its condolences to the family of Irst Ai'ight and express its extreme sorrow at his untimely demise.

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