Holovid

Every news station in the galaxy was screaming about General Grievous' attack on Coruscant, the kidnap of the Chancellor, the Jedi's brave rescue, or the spectacular crash of the Invisible Hand onto Coruscanti streets.

Every news station but one.

In a tiny, insignificant gossip channel's camera room, an announcer droid spoke over unique footage.

"Skywalker Senator Scandal! Jedi Hero-With-No-Fear Anakin Skywalker has been caught by our cameras in one shockingly compromising position with Senator Padme Amidala of the Outer Rim.

For anyone wondering at home, no, this is not a standard human greeting! The long embrace and open-mouthed kiss you see here are typical of a human breeding pair.

Breeding pair, we say, because while humans are known for decadence and casual sexual encounters, here, you can see Skywalker caress Amidala's abdomen. Our medical expert assures us that this is a common action of a father-human towards his pregnant partner!"

It went on for a while, showing the intimate moment again, and again, and again. It was the hottest scandal they'd picked up in years.

And then someone asked to buy the footage. And then another someone. And then another.