Dark, dark times these were for the faltering Republic. The shadow of the Sith loomed over like a great encroaching storm. The waves crashed heavily upon every world they invaded. It was to much to bear for many worlds as yet another defeat at Contruum saw the Republic scattered. Many of the southern systems were cut off. Without hope. And the fear of invasion a real threat. They would resign from the Republic. Maybe without the affiliation they wouldn't be crushed under the Sith jackboot. Denon would be no exception, and in his last address, her Senator would announce their secession.
Macharius marched through the Senate. Temporary Senate. Really showed the state of affairs. Nearly everyone he walked past gave a dirty look to him. They all but spoke the word traitor. He was just the messenger though.
Macharius stood before the remaining. Far fewer than he remembered when first before the body. His hands gripped the podium and his head hung low as his composed himself a moment before rising to complete his task. "Four-hundred seventy two in favor. Two-hundred and twelve against. Sixty-six abstaining. The Parliament of Denon has ruled in favor of secession from The Republic. As of midnight Coruscant time, Denon will be an independent neutral system. She will recall her armies home and freeze all state military aid. Along with taking the stance of armed neutrality to protect against all aggression".
"May I say it has been an honor serving in The Republic Senate and for its people . Though I was an Omegan soldier most of my life. I value what this nation stands for. The coming months may determine the outcome of the war. And I can say now that I am no longer a Senator. That I wish you the best of luck in this war. And to follow your head over your heart".
Macharius stepped down. The burden lifted from his shoulders. Many would hate him, and his homeworld. Their opinions did not matter. They did what they needed to for survival. Certainly he wanted The Republic to win over the Sith. None were the perfect choice though. The aging man left the room for them to bicker at another lost world.
Macharius marched through the Senate. Temporary Senate. Really showed the state of affairs. Nearly everyone he walked past gave a dirty look to him. They all but spoke the word traitor. He was just the messenger though.
Macharius stood before the remaining. Far fewer than he remembered when first before the body. His hands gripped the podium and his head hung low as his composed himself a moment before rising to complete his task. "Four-hundred seventy two in favor. Two-hundred and twelve against. Sixty-six abstaining. The Parliament of Denon has ruled in favor of secession from The Republic. As of midnight Coruscant time, Denon will be an independent neutral system. She will recall her armies home and freeze all state military aid. Along with taking the stance of armed neutrality to protect against all aggression".
"May I say it has been an honor serving in The Republic Senate and for its people . Though I was an Omegan soldier most of my life. I value what this nation stands for. The coming months may determine the outcome of the war. And I can say now that I am no longer a Senator. That I wish you the best of luck in this war. And to follow your head over your heart".
Macharius stepped down. The burden lifted from his shoulders. Many would hate him, and his homeworld. Their opinions did not matter. They did what they needed to for survival. Certainly he wanted The Republic to win over the Sith. None were the perfect choice though. The aging man left the room for them to bicker at another lost world.
