Leaning back in his seat, Messorem sighed as more people spoke, more disagreed. However, some agreed, and Messorem agreed with what they were saying. Grinning at Ms. Gemini, he nodded to what she said, fully agreeing. He also happened to agree with Mr. Ohnaka, what the authorities didn't know couldn't hurt them. However, the opposition also had some good points, ones he wanted to address. In particular Mr. Vex, who was particularly concerned with the authorities. It honestly made Messorem chuckle a bit, it was something they already had to deal with separated, why not deal with it united.
Rising once more, Messorem shook his head before speaking, his eyes focused on Acacius Vex.
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Ladies and gentlemen, some of you are acting as if this will change everything in the galaxy. While this Coalition would change some things, most things will remain the same until we cause enough of a ruckus. Mr. Vex, you seem particularly concerned with our futures, though what Mr. Ohnaka says addresses those same concerns. This Coalition changes nothing in the grand scheme of things, it simply organizes ourselves to ourselves. The wider galaxy won't know how we've united, nor will we be truly united like those major factions." Smirking beneath his mask, he tilts his head before continuing. "
No, I say we continue as we always have, but we simply act together. Rather than sometimes fighting one another, we don't at all, instead we help one another out. We should act as the krakens of old myth, many tendrils all working as one. We work around the galaxy, slowly strangling it of all it's worth."
Pulling out a holo map, Messorem tosses it to the center, where it activates. Thus a map of the galaxy pops up, showing the most recent galactic lines of factions.
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Here we see just where every major player is. We all know our sectors of space well and we're not all from around here. We just keep raiding in our sectors of space, doing the usual. Occasionally we'll raid bigger targets together, nothing too often or to draw the attention of the big fish out there. We grow our strength and our unity and eventually, we'll be too strong to simply be 'dealt' with, we'll have to be bargained with. As Ms. Gemini said, we make it so that others have to come to us for goods. After all, for centuries various groups haven't properly dealt with the various cartels and organizations out there. Why would they unite against us? Especially if we provide them services they sorely want and need."
His gaze sweeps across those gathered, prosthetic eye blazing a deep red as he looked into their souls.
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Every one of us here has been on the bad side of various planets and governments for years. Each of us has at least one bounty, most likely more on our heads. We've seen and done many things, stolen and killed our way to where we are now. Over time we have been betrayed and some have betrayed others, we all have run down those who stood against us, or betrayed us, and been run down by others." Gaze sweeping back, Messorem makes a point of looking each in their eyes as he continues. "
Everything said thus far changes none of that, for the wider galaxy that is. It simply means that amongst ourselves, we will not cash in on any bounties, nor will we betray one another. All who agree to this code and join the coalition, we will hold ourselves and others in the coalition accountable to that code we shall make. Those that break with the code would be traitors, and are dealt with as such."
With a nod towards the like-minded individuals present, Messorem takes a step back and sits once more, his part said for now. He fully believes that this coalition could work and supports it whole heartedly. After all, it's no different than any other crime organization, simply more focused on pirates and raids, rather than smugglers and bounty hunters. Perhaps others would realize it, and when they did, they would join the coalition and create something powerful.
Kara Moonlighter |
Isidor Justeene
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Acacius Vex |
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ARS VAMI
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Dolor Cordis
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Cass Gemini
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Bastian Roger |
Mondo Ohnaka