ALDERAAN
The High Council of Alderaan has resigned in protest amidst widespread unrest. The central government was subsequently seized by a rump body chaired by Duke Denrin of House Serrus, who moved to blame House Organa for the crisis. Regardless of the much-debated truths on this matter, he and his new assembly--backed by the armed forces--have voted unanimously to exile the Royal Family.
The other Great Houses will undoubtedly mobilize to position themselves as claimants, and it remains to be seen whether Duke Serrus's play will ultimately favor him or his family, as already there are many calling his actions both unconstitutional and unprecedented. Civil unrest has only escalated, with mass protests breaking out all across the world's major cities.
Mere ripples before the wave...
