~Your regularly scheduled programming has been interrupted by an important message from the Galactic Empire~

~A petite female human appears on your holo-screen~

The Empire apologizes for this interruption. However, we wanted to inform the galaxy that the Empire has initiated phase I of their "War on Crime" strategy.

Within the last hour, a task force comprised of officers from both the Imperial Army and Navy raided the business offices of Minister Bawkneira of the Endeavor Corporation. Mr. Bawkneira is wanted in connection for the theft of property belonging to the Trans-Galactic-Transportation company, an Imperial Nationalized Corporation.

Almost immediately, Mr. Bawkniera had begun to sell this stolen property on the black market. Officers of this joint task force, posing as legitimate buyers, made an all credit offer for two of the larger items stolen (space stations). Mr. Bawkneira made over the said property to the agents involved in the sting operation, receiving no credits in return.

We caught up with a member of the High Command a few moments ago and he has this to say: "The tables have turned. The Empire will no longer sit down and allow pirates and thieves to feast upon the good intentions of our citizens. Those that make their living stealing from others will be made to pay. But, we want to make it perfectly clear. This sting operation and subsequent raid was not directed at the Endeavor Corporation or their leadership. Rather, this was directed at a thief that has brought reproach on the name of the company he represents"

This was a GNS special report.

~Your holo-screens now return to their regularly scheduled programming~