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[Rens Ahim]

Lupa Visz Magant Kiles Vianca Mecetti Arcadius Balthazar Lodd Grimmin Monaray Dod Ronval Rubat Bianco Cruhn Alicio Organa Vulpesen Marya Werdegast Ariana Du Couteau Natasi Fortan​

Rens titled his head in question when Lodd Grimmin proclaimed him and Dod to led a hearing concerning the SIA. What is that Trade Federation agent up to? The Mon Calamari wondered. Their type don’t usually proposed their opponents to share duties unless there some kind of profit involved. Soon such thoughts were interrupted by the Aegis’ representive, giving him great pause while Senator Cruhn supported the former.

Years ago if someone told Rens Ahim he would be in agreement with Natasi Fortan, formerly of the First Order he would've believed that person insane. Things had changed, he quietly noted. The adopted son of Bestine remembered questioning Fortan when she applied for membership to their assembly. Back then he had been suspicious and resentful of the former Imperialist. Yet look what time has proven right now.

The way the Nemiodians were going about their objectives made Rens wary to say the least. Slowly but surely Rens Ahim nodded to what Natasi spoken about. Clearing his throat the aquatic representative spoke up.

"I fully agree with Senator Fortan on all points especially the objection. We can't afford the legislative branch taking on the duties of the executive. Not only is it illegal but also in my opinion most foolish. Wars are not won by committees."

 

[Vianca Mecetti]

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"At the risk of redundancy," Vianca spoke again, "Obulette must also agree that convicting people or entities of crimes is a job for the Judiciary, not a lawmaking body.

It is our role to make trading with the Dark Empire illegal. That is, to pass a bill declaring such.

It is then the Judiciary's role to determine if someone has broken that law, by convicting them in court.

Then it is the Executive's role to mobilize a confiscation of assets once the Judiciary makes that determination of guilt.

It may seem a strange objection from a member of the Tapani Sector nobility, but we have a division of powers to respect."

She paused, then added, "Mr. Draav who spoke earlier... my understanding is that he is a respected pilot and officer of the Defense Corps. If he is experiencing distress at the frequency of conflict, it must be worse for the rank and file. Are we taking the necessary steps to rotate personnel off the front lines so that they do not succumb to combat fatigue?

People are not droids. They can only endure horror for so long, no matter the need for it."

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Lupa Visz Magant Kiles Vianca Mecetti Arcadius Balthazar Lodd Grimmin Monaray Dod Ronval Rubat Bianco Cruhn Alicio Organa Vulpesen Marya Werdegast Ariana Du Couteau Natasi Fortan Rens Ahim Wedge Draav

 

[Vulpesen]

Vulpesen leaned back in his chair and listened to the echoed sentiment regarding the need for a judicial committee. By what he'd heard from Lucas, this sudden agreement from so many parties was a rarity. He was simply glad that it had come alongside an important issue. His hand raised and a gentle force push activated his intercom, allowing his voice to carry to the rest of the assembly. "I agree with the objection and separation of powers so I'll not beat that poor dead nerf. Rather, I believe Obulette's question requires an answer. The Galactic Alliance and the Dark Empire have been in two major engagements, comprised of four major battles. Tython, Teta, and Prakith were attacked in their opening assault. Then we repelled them on Coruscant. I have lived my life in the fires of war, and have devoted the remainder of that life to leading a people who are in many ways, defined by war. Fatigue and Post Traumatic Stress are very real and reasonable concerns. But make no mistake, this war is just getting started."

He leaned forward then stood from his seat, ensuring that his words were not lost on those that had gathered around. "There will be a time to rest, to recover, and to ensure that are men are properly protected from the horrors of constant battle. This is not that time. For all the losses we took in the collapse of Coruscant's infrastructure, the Empire lost that and more to those same collapses and our weapons. I can't speak to Captain Draav's mental state, or to that of his men. Perhaps he's simply seen enough war for a life time, and thus wearied from any call to duty. But my companies, are still fresh and ready to bring the hurt to those that struck our fair Alliance. I speak these words, not just as a man in command of troops or a planet, but as a man who will shed his blood alongside those same men." Politician when needed. Soldier when required. That was what made a Valde. That was why he now stood before the Alliance commanders and senators, speaking for his planet and men with the hope that his contribution might be of some use to the greater galaxy.

Vianca Mecetti Lupa Visz Magant Kiles Arcadius Balthazar Lodd Grimmin Monaray Dod Ronval Rubat Bianco Cruhn Alicio Organa Marya Werdegast Ariana Du Couteau Natasi Fortan Rens Ahim

 

[Lupa Visz]

"Mr. Draav who spoke earlier... my understanding is that he is a respected pilot and officer of the Defense Corps. If he is experiencing distress at the frequency of conflict, it must be worse for the rank and file. Are we taking the necessary steps to rotate personnel off the front lines so that they do not succumb to combat fatigue?

People are not droids. They can only endure horror for so long, no matter the need for it."

"The Army of the GADF has a bi-monthly rotation that has worked wonders for morale. I cannot speak for the Navy, but Captain Draav is more than welcome to turn in his resignation should he no longer have the will to fight. The men under me do not hold his opinion, and are still fresh as flowers. We've had years to rest since the last conflict, and outside of the Enclave's incursion, most of the army's men have yet to see real battle. The Armies of the Alliance are certainly not facing the same issues the Captain of Revenant Squadron has. Perhaps he simply requires a mental evaluation. Pilots do tend to take on much more stress in smaller time frames than your average soldier."

Lupa's response was to the point, but she did wonder what spurred the Captain to have such an outburst in a senate meeting of all places. The man had no decorum for command, and despite his flight record, she wondered how he could've risen the ranks with such a loose tongue.

 

[Lodd Grimmin]

How Do We Proceed

Monaray Dod Arcadius Balthazar Bianco Cruhn Magant Kiles Lupa Visz Natasi Fortan Rens Ahim Vianca Mecetti ​

The Trade Federation Minister had anticipated encountering some resistance to the Senate Resolution, but it appeared that specific phrases and terminology employed during the session had rubbed some of the more outspoken members of the assembly the wrong way. The Senator of Aegis and the former Supreme Leader Natasi Fortan wasted no time in exposing the power move that the Federation was making by incorporating the phrases "substantial evidence of collusion" and "clear intention to deceive" into the proposal.

These carefully chosen words were designed to provide the Federation with a shield against any potential scrutiny from both the Strategic Intelligence Agency and the Federal Assembly. Lodd could agree to strike the mention within A1 about amassing the 10th Sector Fleet near the system of Corellia, as it was merely a political move.

Bianco Cruhn , the Representative of the Herglic Trade League, aligned himself with Senator Fortan's objections, along with Senator Rens Ahim and Representative Vulpesen . This collaboration formed a strong opposition to the proposal, much to the displeasure of the Minister.

"The objections has been duly acknowledged by the Chair and will be taken into consideration. Nevertheless, we must clarify that our intention was not to condemn SularenCo solely based on a simple majority vote by this body. It is widely recognized that Marlon Sularen betrayed the Galactic Alliance during the tenure of Chancellor Chandra and have suffered very little consquences. Therefore, our recent proposal should be seen as a necessary response to hold this individual accountable for their heinous crimes against the freedom and fairness of the Alliance, and punish them accordingly where it would most hurt."

Lodd clarified that SularenCO's censure was a direct result of their betrayal of the Galactic Alliance under Chancellor Chandra's leadership and that evidence had been collected to justify such a harsh response. Typing on the datapad the holographic resolution was modified once again per the suggestions of the senators.

"The suggestion put forth by Senator Fortan and others has led us to remove the language from Section A1, thereby granting greater flexibility to the GADF Command Staff in terms of their movement. Nevertheless, we cannot, in good conscience, eliminate the requirement of gathering substantial evidence and establishing clear intent to deceive. Doing so would pave the way for baseless accusations against corporate entities, accusing them of supporting the enemy with minimal substantiation."

The directive to amass near Corellia was removed from the minutes of the meeting. Although, Lodd managed to assert his stance on the necessity of more than just a mere vote to condemn a corporation to oblivion, citing concerns about potential widespread corruption.