All about the Galaxy, citizens have been found laughing at the statement made by Frank Bach, who has become dubbed "The Imperial Information Minister". He was quotes stating that there was in fact no explosion in Coruscant.

In other news, in a scan of the festivities hall, it seems there has been no lasting damage. Heavy construction was seen from a distance however, proving without doubt that there has in fact been at least some damage.

"If Frank Bach thinks he can get off saying there was no explosion on Coruscant, despite there being several witnesses, it would be okay for us to say that, in fact, no single shot has been fired on Tatooine," says Reajiad Nero, leader of the Jedi Praxium.

Many jokes have begun to circulate reguarding this Imperial Information Minister and his foolish insistence of no real activity occuring in Coruscant. This only adds to the good cheer felt by those who rebel against the Galactic Empire due to the upcoming one-year anniversary of the Emperor Uebles, who has brought great prosperity to the Rebel Alliance and other groups through his policies, or lack thereof.

Indeed, it is a time of good cheer and laughter in the Galaxy.