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Nov 8, 2008 21:47:04 GMT -5
Post by Daren & Donald Kail on Nov 8, 2008 21:47:04 GMT -5
"The time has come! No longer shall we sit back and do nothing. My fellow senators I am calling upon all of you to rise up from obscurity. The galaxy is at the brink of collapse and we do nothing!" Donald looked over to the senators of the Core worlds, "We're we not given such great influence to use it?" He asked waiting for an answer but received none. “This is our time, we can change the course of the galaxy. Let us unite together for a safer Democracy. We shall not lie down and await the overthrow of any organization. Sith, Mandalorain or any other. It will take time and sacrifices must be made but in the end we will be victorious. The Galaxy has moved on, we must move on with it! Today I ask you my fellow senators will you do nothing! Or will you take action and defend yourselves, your family, and your Republic!” The crowd burst into applause and Donald smiled taking a sip of his glass of water. He had taken the first step. He then continued,
“But I can’t do it alone, I require the help of my fellow senators. We must all gather together to unite the Republic and bring order back to the anarchy this galaxy has slipped into. For if we cannot be friends ourselves…how can we offer our friendship to others.” He sighed and looked upon his crowd. They stood in silent consideration wondering where this was going. “As my first act…to show the seriousness of my quest for peace. I announce my vote of no confidence in the Supreme Chancellor.” the crowd grew silent and he looked out to them. He hadn’t expected a warm welcome to that concept, and it had been hard choice for himself to make but in the end he decided,
“My old friend who I fought for to protect and saved on one occasion is a great man but he has grown blind to the chaos of the galaxy! He needs to be awoken, this is my intent.” Donald finished his water and looked around to the crowd in silence. He then sighed, “I wish you all well…” he nodded and walked off the stage. The press quickly rushed towards him but his guards kept them at bay. He quickly moved towards his shuttle and sped off away. He sighed loosing his robes a little. He looked silently at the city of Coruscant…so Different that Corellia. He longed for his old home but this maybe the beginning of the end of his long stays there. He felt sick to his stomach and almost didn’t answer the call on the holo-projector. He activated it and was not surprised to see the Supreme Chancellor, “What is this!” the Chancellor said agitated but amazingly calm for the situation. “It had to be done my friend.” Donald said with no remorse. He looked into the hologram and kept his stance. The Chancellor fidgeted with his robes and looked to Donald, “I want to meet with you.” “Tomorrow…” Donald said showing that he was not going to be bargained with.
“Very well.” the Chancellor said disappearing. Donald’s ship landed near his apartment, he quickly was escorted inside and escaped to his chamber. The headlines were swarming with his press conference. He didn’t like the attention but it was part of his mission. His speech was what was being talked about then it was forgotten in a storm of conspiracy after his announcement. He shrugged and looked to his wife, “I hate the media.”
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Makiro
I have to say, you always do come up with the most interesting posts, Makiro. Thanks - assuming the word ?interesting? wasn?t meant sarcastically, of course.
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Nov 9, 2008 10:44:01 GMT -5
Post by Makiro on Nov 9, 2008 10:44:01 GMT -5
((OOC: This post is set before my kidnapping post - to make things easier, I have deleted that one, and will make references to events here when I repost it.)) Senator Sarala of Naboo stared in shock as the Corellian announced his Vote of No Confidence in the Supreme Chancellor. Turning to his aide, he asked her to cancel his next appointment: this situation required some serious action. ******* As the turbolift shot up the side of the apartment building, Avirod straightened his robes and checked his hair in the window. Normally, he would not have bothered with his appearance, but today's Senate session had promised to be an important one - and it had delivered. As the doors slid open, Senator Sarala strolled into the room. Nodding to Mrs Kail, he turned to the Corellian Senator and grimaced. "That was... unexpected to say the least, Donald. I have to admit that I had not expected a Vote of No Confidence to be called so soon. Still, it was a necessary, if unfortunate, turn of events." Realising that he had just burst into the apartment unannounced, he held out his hand to Senator Kail and smiled. "I do apologise, Donald, I hope you don't mind this little intrusion."
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Nov 9, 2008 13:42:21 GMT -5
Post by Daren & Donald Kail on Nov 9, 2008 13:42:21 GMT -5
"Not at all." Donald said smiling offering his own hand, "I hadn't expected to see you so soon." he said with a smirk, "But it is also necessary that we speak.” The Senator lead his friend into an office room and sat down, “Drink?” the senator nodded and Donald poured water into two glasses. He handed it over to the senator and sat down, “As you can imagine I haven’t taken this decision lightly.” Donald said slipping ice cubes into his drink. He took a sip and looked outside, “The Chancellor is an old friend of mine, I almost died for him. So I have thought about this.” Donald turned to the console on the table the news was still swarming with the announcement luckily none of it was negative. He quickly picked up his phone and spoke softly into it, “Boost security on all levels keep the press at bay.” “Yes sir.” Donald’s head of security announced. Donald then turned to the Senator, “Now…” Donald smiled giving the floor to his friend.
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I have to say, you always do come up with the most interesting posts, Makiro. Thanks - assuming the word ?interesting? wasn?t meant sarcastically, of course.
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Nov 9, 2008 20:56:53 GMT -5
Post by Makiro on Nov 9, 2008 20:56:53 GMT -5
Avirod took a sip of his water and frowned; wandering where, and how, to begin.
"The Chancellor was a good man... he served the Republic well. Yet, as you seem to agree, he failed to grasp the need to change his policies to suit the crises of today. I am of the opinion that you made the right choice by speaking out against his... ineffectiveness.
It also seems that you have chosen your timing well: not too soon that you have no real grounds for your movement, but not too late that the Chancellor's mistakes could do too much damage to our democracy."
The Senator took a breath, straightened out his sleeve and resumed his speech.
"However, I cannot pretend that I am not a little concerned about who we should elect to take up office, now that the Chancellor has been voted out. Perhaps you can enlighten me as to how you plan to proceed from here?"
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Nov 9, 2008 21:21:22 GMT -5
Post by Daren & Donald Kail on Nov 9, 2008 21:21:22 GMT -5
“I feel as not many men in the senate are ready for this.” He took a look outside the city and then back to the senator. “I plan to announce my own candidacy.” Donald took another sip and looked to the senator, “I don’t take that lightly either. I think my experience on the battlefield is needed. I understand the military and they trust me. The current Chancellor is one of peace. In peace time his policies worked but this is a time of war. Or the storm before one, we must be ready. I will not watch as the Republic is marched over by any army when I see a chance to save it.” Donald smiled, “I am open to other suggestions don’t get me wrong…but I haven’t seen any present themselves. The people know me, I’d have their full support from day one. This would give me a large advantage. I could get the work done quickly. Then we would be prepared and safer. The military will need to be doubled at least, the troops need to be retrained. More time for training and more solders and instructors. I will not have us be outclassed by any group. Finally the government itself needs to be reorganized for a short while. Even as Chancellor I won’t be able to get everything done fast enough. I’d need temporary powers for a speedy amendments. It’s too early to talk about such things.” Donald said taking a deep breath and over looking the senator. He shook his head and looked down, “I fear what this power would do to me…” Donald sighed and looked to the city, "We need to be careful and not get ahead of ourselves...for now we need to arrange a meeting with the Chancellor and make sure whoever runs against him is ready for the task ahead. Other than that...I don't know what to do as of now but wait."
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Nov 12, 2008 4:28:25 GMT -5
Post by Iota on Nov 12, 2008 4:28:25 GMT -5
Iota walked down the great hall ways of the senate holding his datapad in anticipation to find the senator he was looking for. He was unsure as to why the council wanted the senator to have the information he held, but it wasn't his place to question his orders. Iota noticed two men talking to each other over drinks. He wandered over to them.
"Greetings, i am Jedi Knight Iota Dhegon.. i have information about Nex Humus. a planet that lays in wild space.. it has important information regarding the flora andfauna aswell as the local populace.. i was informed by the council that i should present this to you."
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Nov 12, 2008 7:00:17 GMT -5
Post by Daren & Donald Kail on Nov 12, 2008 7:00:17 GMT -5
Both the senators turned to the Jedi in confusion but Donald spoke first, "I think you have found the wrong senators my friend." his tone betrayed his friendly words. Donald looked at him with an amused smile, "I am the Senator of Corellia...I don't know why I would receive this.” Donald took a sip of his water and sighed, “The Jedi have led you all the way to my apartment for nothing…” he stood up and left from behind his desk and walked up to the Jedi, “Who did they say this was for.” Donald was in front of the Jedi now staring him down in the eyes. Had it been a fellow senator or a thug they might be intimidated by Donald, but a Jedi has seen far worse than a senator.
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Nov 12, 2008 7:07:08 GMT -5
Post by Iota on Nov 12, 2008 7:07:08 GMT -5
Iota looked to the datapad before returning his gaze to the senator. "look.. i went to the planet.. i got the information and now i am told to give it to a senator for use of the republic.. they didn'tsay what senator..so i improvised." Iota adjusted his robes.
"Use it to better the republic..expand the horizons.. i'm just the messenger.." iota shrugged slightly "try not to intimidate me..your just making yourself look silly infront of your friend.." Iota smiled.
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Nov 12, 2008 7:17:32 GMT -5
Post by Daren & Donald Kail on Nov 12, 2008 7:17:32 GMT -5
Donald smiled he liked this Jedi, "I'm not." He laughed and took the data pad skimming over it, “Old habits.” he read over the pad and shrugged, “Looks like an interesting read.” Donald said with a chuckle. “Well Jedi…do you have a name and do you want a drink. You walked all the way here to my apartment.” Donald was highly amused by a Jedi coming to his house just to give him some information on a random planet. He grabbed another cup and poured them both water and some for his friend. He pulled up another chair for the Jedi and sat back down behind his desk, “So, Jedi…speak about something.”
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Nov 12, 2008 7:32:36 GMT -5
Post by Iota on Nov 12, 2008 7:32:36 GMT -5
Iota somewhat slightly confused as he stated his name already. "um ok then.. Iota Dhegon" He took a sip of the water "i am no philosopher.. i am a Gaurdian..i can fight.. but politics is not my forté" He sat down and looked around the room. "what do you wish to know? the deepest darkest secret the jedi hold? how popular you are? who did i vote for in the last election?.. because all of the above.. i couldn't tell you..although there is an amounting darkness in the force.. it seems the dark jedi might be planning something.. but don't fear, we jedi have it covered." Iota smiled
"Nex humus..nice place..wouldn't want a condo there though." Iota chuckled slightly "I have felt a slight disturbance in the force..can't quite pin point what it is..but its near enough on mygeeto.. i think the dark jedi are playing power games with one another..still i best not go alone..wouldn't want to spoil their fun and games" Iota grinned before sipping his drink
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Nov 12, 2008 7:41:03 GMT -5
Post by Daren & Donald Kail on Nov 12, 2008 7:41:03 GMT -5
“Yes, the Dark Jedi are strange characters.” Donald said with a smile. His original thoughts of this Jedi were correct he liked him a lot. Donald smiled to his friend, “You can leave my friend I have some important business with this Jedi.” The senator left and looked to the Jedi as the door closed. “I know we have just met but I have a story to tell. If you like it maybe you can write the ending…” Donald took a final sip of water then put it to the side. “There was once a Jedi by the name of Daren Kail. He was in the order for thirteen years when his best friend and master was forced to leave the order. Five years later the Jedi sent him on a mission with two other Jedi. Then he never returned. Have you ever heard this story?” Donald shook his head wondering if he should have said what he did. Then he knew it was too late to think about that. “I doubt you have, Daren was my son…he’s been missing for years. The Jedi never told me anything…willingly.” Donald said with a very weak smile. Even a Jedi could tell that he was deeply disturbed by this. His son was his life and the Jedi had let it lie stagnant. I don’t know why you were brought here, my son would have said it was the will of the force. Now about the Dark Jedi…I really hope you do have them covered otherwise…This galaxy is in trouble my Jedi friend. Deep trouble…”
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Nov 12, 2008 7:49:30 GMT -5
Post by Iota on Nov 12, 2008 7:49:30 GMT -5
Iota looked up and raised an eyebrow..well he would of raised an eyebrow but zabraksdon't have them. "Don't worry about dark jedi... sure they can pack a punch but most of them are power hungry fools and betray each other in a heart beat.. they can't organise a tea party with out fighting..unless of course there is a higher power at work.. but i highly doubt it." iota smiled before sipping some more water.
"regarding your son.. unfortunatley situations like that from time to time do indeed occur.. i ofcourse have no clue on the situation as its not my place to say..but the bad news is..if he is indeed a follower of the dark sides the odds of him still being alive are slim to none. no offense of course but the life expectantcy of a dark jedi are the same as a bounty hunter who can't shoot a blaster." Iota shuffled in his seat for a moment before taking another sip.
"and if i crossed paths with him.. it would be routine of me to try to turn him back to the light.. but if he refused i would be under orders to stop him how ever possible.. the dark side is a terrible and evil thingand as a jedi i cannot let some one suffer like that."
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Nov 12, 2008 18:34:50 GMT -5
Post by Daren & Donald Kail on Nov 12, 2008 18:34:50 GMT -5
“I’m aware of the Jedi’s ways and understand them. I have done the same in the Navy.” Donald smirked thinking before adding, “And the senate.” He smiled at the Jedi and shrugged, “Forgive me I have probably spoken out of place some.” Donald bowed to the Jedi and sighed, “You are an honorable Jedi, they are lucky to have you.” Donald looked back to the press reports about his announcement. The Media seemed to already be siding again Donald and with the Chancellor, “Those news casters are afraid to admit the crisis among us. I warn them and they call me a whistle blower. I don’t want the Sith to be on our door step this time…” He turned to the Jedi and raised an eyebrow, “Are the Jedi even willing to get involved in another galactic conflict? I fear my move might have been to rash…to early…it might get ignored completely.” Donald looked down to his drink observing ever minute detail in the colorful glass. It was quite a array of color, had the sun been out he would have probably put it in it’s rays, but the planet had grown dark…as had his optimism
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Nov 12, 2008 18:44:47 GMT -5
Post by Iota on Nov 12, 2008 18:44:47 GMT -5
"i thank you for your compliments" iota nodded slightly. "The sith do as always present an ever ready threat, whilst it should not be ignored..it also shouldn't be paraded..subtlety is the key to this cold war senator" iota crossed his legs as he paused also taking a quick sip from his drink.
"i would suggest subtle reinforcements of key locations whilst abadonning settlements and planets that the republic can afford to lose.. that way you protect the vital organs with minimal damage.. but ofcourse the senate wouldn't be so bold and would let settlements perish and millions die before they do anything..take the mandalorian wars for example." Iota spoke with a slight tone of annoyance in his voice but was soon shrug off. "but what you must know.. the jedi are not a tool for the republic..we will fight but wewill not answer to the senate..we fight for democracy.. not power games." iota nodded.
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Nov 12, 2008 18:55:35 GMT -5
Post by Daren & Donald Kail on Nov 12, 2008 18:55:35 GMT -5
Donald smiled and looked to the Jedi, “That reminds me of something a commander of mine once told me. ‘What’s a soldier that doesn’t fight worth? Nothing!’ then he‘d always spit on the guy he was talking to…” Donald smiled and looked to the Jedi, “Jedi are the only acceptation to that rule I’ve ever seen.” Donald drank some of his water, “You see…I am used to my old ways, when asked to jump I asked how high. The Jedi are effective peace keepers but once peace is broken they become useless.” Donald said trying not to be disrespectful, “Iota you make a good point through, cold wars are a risky business. I don’t think we’re reached war yet but I fear we are close. I have a feeling something is wrong though. The Sith are businessmen not warlords, I fear though that they could easily be convinced to war for the right price. Being formally of the military I have a tendency to become over prepared. This helped Corellia’s economy and security, on a galactic scale it becomes complicated. I would complteley agree with you if it wasn’t for the fact the Sith are watching us. They are preparing for war…are prepared. So we must meet them in this, if this is a cold war than we are far behind my friend…and that scares me.” Donald sighed and laughed, “Did I also mention I don’t like our current tax policy?”
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Nov 12, 2008 19:04:23 GMT -5
Post by Iota on Nov 12, 2008 19:04:23 GMT -5
"jedi are useless in times of war? may i remind you it only took one jedis ambition to stop the mandalorians.. mind you that back fired on him a few years later..he reemed himself though by defeating the sith empire he put in place..but with out his intervention...we would be under mandalorian supremacy at this point in time.. republic troops are not as well trained and organised or brave as sith troopers..that i can assure you..but with a jedi general i.e. myself.. your troops morale increases ten fold." Iota finally finishing his lecture for air, he sipped his drink.
"you don't like the tax system? first time i have heard a senator say that..thats where the majority of your salary comes from" Iota smiled before finishing his drink.
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Nov 12, 2008 19:13:46 GMT -5
Post by Daren & Donald Kail on Nov 12, 2008 19:13:46 GMT -5
Donald laughed, “I have plenty of money from all the bonuses I got and from my military pay…I could care less what the others make.” Donald said then changing subjects, “When I was in the military we had much better training and funding. The war hadn’t been over long. Now we have forgotten, I hope we do so in time. I’d hate to see the galaxy repeat its mistakes. Now speaking of Revan…He didn’t follow the Jedi’s rules even as he was commander. I meant no disrespect I have served with Jedi and they are excellent warriors…but their not allowed to fight. If they were this wouldn’t be up for discussion. Jedi are the best fighters I’ve ever seen, why do you think I allowed them to take Daren in the first place.” Donald said with a strange proud smile. He had confirmed the fact that he liked this Jedi, “And you Iota…you should be a politician.”
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Nov 12, 2008 19:27:23 GMT -5
Post by Iota on Nov 12, 2008 19:27:23 GMT -5
"Jedi are allowed to fight.. we just don't go head first." Iota smiled before looking round the room then back to the senator. "a politician? i mean no offense but politicians are mostly corrupt and all that arguing would annoy me" iota smiled.
"Though if the sith were re-organised and the sith lords have returned..then we may have a serious problem...i would really suggest making precautions for such an event." iota shook his head slightly.
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Nov 12, 2008 19:34:56 GMT -5
Post by Daren & Donald Kail on Nov 12, 2008 19:34:56 GMT -5
"That is what I am suggesting. I am not blind to what has happening. I studied history Iota and this is very familer..." Donald sighed and smirked, " I hate politicians myself, their are some good ones." He looked around and showed the Jedi the room with his hands, "They could all fit in this room comfortably." Donald smiled and adjusted his suit, "I know jedi can fight, but not in the way they would be useful. A large scale commitment. If the Sith Lords do come back we shall surely have another Jedi/Dark Jedi war. One I doubt the order will commit to until it's too late. I wish they would notice this fact." Donald sighed and laughed, "I'm probably talking you to death."
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Nov 12, 2008 19:47:37 GMT -5
Post by Iota on Nov 12, 2008 19:47:37 GMT -5
"Yes, you probably are talking me to death... but if you want real boredom..stand in the jedi council chamber for an hour or so... i'm more of a strike now then think about it later type of jedi.. i am a gaurdian afterall.. i leave all the philosophy to the others." iota smiled.
"You shouldn't worry about another jedi civil war" after the last one the council revamped its views and what not.. and the last civil war.. a tricky situation to be honest... would take a long time..to explain." Iota looked at his boots for a few minutes before looking back up at the senator. "What do you want from me senator? i am not blind" iota smiled as he sat back in the chair
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