Caius Flavian
Faction Admin - The Galactic Republic
[member="Nick Sept"]
[member="Geral Varta"]
[member="Xeedon Urto"]
[member="Alexander Sannes"]
[member="Jack Sparrow"]
[member="Gael bar Ammon"]
I pursed my lips with bemusement at the words of Senator Sept, but also grateful for the acknowledgement in understanding the reasoning behind my argument.
"Senator Sept, my concerns are based on the recent failure by this body of government to prevent and keep in check our executive branch. I may be new as both a citizen and Senator here, but my time as an Imperial Commander has allowed me to gain the insight in the pro's and cons of concentrated authority and power. While I have no doubt that Representative Urto here is perhaps an apt military commander, command of Republic military forces should fall to another of his... people," I had to catch myself again tiptoeing my disgust for xenos with careful, a quick sip of my tea and a gruff ahem followed by me continuing "What we should be wary of is allowing such a precedence to be once more set."
I faced Representative Xeedon Urto "I will point out that your own government may appoint you as head of its military, while Republic military command of forces operating in the system of Neti-1 will work jointly with your government's military. Simply agreeing to the Common Defense of all means that you must ratify this into your constitution or charter or rule of law in order to properly become a member of larger galactic body. We are not the Sith who conquer and leave no room for negotiation in self governance. We are a Republic and thus we must abide by the nature for which we seek to cooperate together."
I turned again to my colleague "Senator Sept, I argue that military specifics should be left to the Supreme Commander and Supreme Chancellor to determine. What is within our bounds to do is shift the credits around so that we can incorporate the system of Neti-1 as part of a strong web of defense. Lastly we are not annexing, the system of Neti-1 must ratify our Constitution as part of their own and may join the Republic after doing so. Annexation implies and is associated with the forcible unilateral act of territorial acquisition."
I paused and sipped my tea holding the gray steel travel mug with both hands, enjoying its soothing contents on my throat. This arena was not much different than that of a Star Destroyers Fleet Combat Operations Center. Even more so standing on my dias felt almost like standing on the bridge. The weapons in this arena though were words. Thus to keep my voice healthy for later use just like after an affair of shouting orders this tea would allow me to keep my somewhat aged vocal cords.
"As someone who has participated in Annexation I can assure you that this is not at all such a process. Neti-1 is a sovereign government and wishes to join our federation of sovereign nation-states which we call the Republic. Both sides must agree to terms and as the current appointed Senator," I had an inward laugh at that last part considering how I can to this position "for Carida I must protest the language used in this specific part of this apparent Treaty. What I have proposed I feel is acceptable and amiable to everyone and I reiterate that militarily speaking we can take the steps to ensure that. But in joining the Republic all their system needs to do is acknowledge that they are joining a wider galactic body and the needs of all for the greater good of all. It is as simple as that"
I sat down and awaited the responses.
[member="Geral Varta"]
[member="Xeedon Urto"]
[member="Alexander Sannes"]
[member="Jack Sparrow"]
[member="Gael bar Ammon"]
I pursed my lips with bemusement at the words of Senator Sept, but also grateful for the acknowledgement in understanding the reasoning behind my argument.
"Senator Sept, my concerns are based on the recent failure by this body of government to prevent and keep in check our executive branch. I may be new as both a citizen and Senator here, but my time as an Imperial Commander has allowed me to gain the insight in the pro's and cons of concentrated authority and power. While I have no doubt that Representative Urto here is perhaps an apt military commander, command of Republic military forces should fall to another of his... people," I had to catch myself again tiptoeing my disgust for xenos with careful, a quick sip of my tea and a gruff ahem followed by me continuing "What we should be wary of is allowing such a precedence to be once more set."
I faced Representative Xeedon Urto "I will point out that your own government may appoint you as head of its military, while Republic military command of forces operating in the system of Neti-1 will work jointly with your government's military. Simply agreeing to the Common Defense of all means that you must ratify this into your constitution or charter or rule of law in order to properly become a member of larger galactic body. We are not the Sith who conquer and leave no room for negotiation in self governance. We are a Republic and thus we must abide by the nature for which we seek to cooperate together."
I turned again to my colleague "Senator Sept, I argue that military specifics should be left to the Supreme Commander and Supreme Chancellor to determine. What is within our bounds to do is shift the credits around so that we can incorporate the system of Neti-1 as part of a strong web of defense. Lastly we are not annexing, the system of Neti-1 must ratify our Constitution as part of their own and may join the Republic after doing so. Annexation implies and is associated with the forcible unilateral act of territorial acquisition."
I paused and sipped my tea holding the gray steel travel mug with both hands, enjoying its soothing contents on my throat. This arena was not much different than that of a Star Destroyers Fleet Combat Operations Center. Even more so standing on my dias felt almost like standing on the bridge. The weapons in this arena though were words. Thus to keep my voice healthy for later use just like after an affair of shouting orders this tea would allow me to keep my somewhat aged vocal cords.
"As someone who has participated in Annexation I can assure you that this is not at all such a process. Neti-1 is a sovereign government and wishes to join our federation of sovereign nation-states which we call the Republic. Both sides must agree to terms and as the current appointed Senator," I had an inward laugh at that last part considering how I can to this position "for Carida I must protest the language used in this specific part of this apparent Treaty. What I have proposed I feel is acceptable and amiable to everyone and I reiterate that militarily speaking we can take the steps to ensure that. But in joining the Republic all their system needs to do is acknowledge that they are joining a wider galactic body and the needs of all for the greater good of all. It is as simple as that"
I sat down and awaited the responses.
