RNN:Gamba Jaboli Murdered By Zann Consortium
Gamba Jaboli Murdered By Zann Consortium
Published on Year 15 Day 226 by Veritas Press
Republica, REPUBLICA - The New Republic is in mourning after the cruel murder of Gamba Jaboli, prominent citizen and leader of the Republic's private weapons supplier, The Octagon League. The killing was planned and carried out by the criminals Ximaro Jix, Zane Apex and other members of the Zann Consortium, who freely admit to their crimes.
The murder took place several weeks ago aboard a ship belonging to the outlaws. Ximaro Jix kidnapped Jaboli as he arrived to negotiate with Xakic Jix, leader of the Dark Star Hellions, for the safe release of fellow Republic citizen and Octagon employee Kraak Ak-Xaiva, who also sadly perished at Xakic's hands after being betrayed and captured by his own wife, Avigail. After he was held to ransom for several days, Zane Apex - a known member of Zann - then murdered Gamba.
But Gamba's life was not the only thing stolen from him. Former employees of The Octagon League have confirmed that during the course of Mr Jaboli's imprisonment, through blackmailing the innocent Zabrak, the Consortium gained ownership of all shares in the company. In the days following his death, Zann set about stripping the organization of assets before announcing its dissolution. A successor company under the same name has surfaced under the leadership of Greyson Abrams, a known member of Zann, and Republic Diplomacy Command has since listed it as a hostile organization. New Republic citizens have been warned by authorities that this group is the polar opposite of its predecessor, criminal in nature and not to be trusted under any circumstances.
Condolences have been flooding in from all around the New Republic and the galaxy as those Gamba befriended during his life pay homage to him. Chief of State Kara DuMonte Webb expressed her profound sadness in the wake of Jaboli's murder and has urged all citizens to review asafety procedures as criminals continue to persecute the Republic. One friend and former colleague of Gamba Jaboli, Xeno Qi`Tan, said of the Zabrak, It never mattered to Gamba whom he helped, so long as he was helping. Even in his final moments he was looking for the safety, protection, and release of his friends. To me, that speaks volumes more than any writ a government releases; rather than issuing edicts or papers he suffered alongside those he protected. Truly one to measure the concept of 'good' by.
Meanwhile, another friend of the late Jaboli, Alan Scott, spoke of his experience of the philanthropist. Ay'edar Jaboli approached me with an idea to help others. Thus was The Octagon League formed. I was drawn to his love of peace and balance, as well as his desire to help anyone who asked or was in need. He helped me learn more of my own heritage as I was a refugee who was not raised on Iridonia. All the worlds are a little darker now and he will be sorely missed. May Ashaa guide his spirit.
The Zabrak's influence has even extended into the world of sport. In honour of Gamba, the Republic Boloball Association has announced that its Hall of Fame is to be renamed the 'Gamba Jaboli Hall of Fame', 'Jaboli Hall' for short, symbolic of the deep respect and sadness felt by the whole Republic upon hearing of the passing of one of its most benevolent citizens.
Unfortunately, this dignity and respect has not been mirrored in the behaviour of Gamba's murderers. His wife and child, already distraught over his murder, have been informed that the return of his body is not expected, highlighting the apathetic nature of his killers. To this end, galactic news agencies are reporting that a bloody power struggle within the syndicate responsible for Jaboli's murder has resulted in the death of leading Dark Star Hellion, Andy Longshot. Though the outlaws continue to destroy lives around the galaxy, it's certainly clear that they are far from the closely bonded brotherhood some perceive them to be.
Though dead, Gamba Jaboli's memory lives on in his values of goodwill and honesty. These values are the theme that has dominated testimonials to Jaboli in the wake of his passing, memories of whom will live on in the New Republic for years to come.
