Aleidis Zrgaat
Young soul from an older generation.
"People of the Republic..." The Supreme Chancellor began, speaking to a small army of microphones brandished by reporters stationed in the press room at the Senate building in Galactic City. The young woman looked morose - which was understandable, given the subject she was about to speak on. "...as you've no doubt heard by now, earlier today the border planets Rommamool and Osarian have been destroyed, and the lives upon them lost." She explained quietly, respectfully.
"In the face of this tragedy, I advise you to be strong. Mourn, but move forward. Embrace your neighbors, for although we are divided by language, or by planet or country, we are all Republic citizens! The loss of an entire planet is an unspeakably heartbreaking thing, but the Galaxy spins ever onward - and so must we." She encouraged, before pausing to open the floor to questions.
"Chancellor Ijet - Kootan Uriah, GNN - " One Reporter introduced himself. " - what do you have to say to the suspicions that this was some sort of attack perpetrated by the Sith Empire, due to the strained relations between the Republic Government and the Protectorate?" He demanded, pushing his microphone closer.
"I can assure you that if this WAS an attack, we will find out. As we speak, a crack team of investigators is seeking any truths that may lay hidden. But I am confident - VERY confident - that neither the Empire nor the Protectorate would do such a horrible thing." Aleidis promised. "The Protectorate values the lives of her people as much as the Republic does it's own. And I stress that we are not at war with the Protectorate in any way. Your Vice Chancellor, Phillip J. Halen, is already on his way, personally, to Fondor. He is going to seek out the Protectorate's leadership, to extend and olive branch. Hopefully, the best minds of both our Factions will be able to enable us to get to the bottom of this, and find solutions for us all to persevere in this trying time."
A Twi'Lek stood up, brandishing his microphone. The advanced holonetwork translated his huttese to basic for those who desired it. "Chancellor. Quee N'Gondya, Outer Core Broadcasting. Do you think there is any connection between this attack and Donanyd?"
"At this time, we are unprepared to say if this WAS an attack." Aleidis stated firmly. "If it was an attack, or a weapons test gone awry, then I swear to you that we will discover the perpetrator and bring them to justice. Next question."
"Leiliana Durotan, BSN - Chancellor Ijet, what of the lives ruined by this tragedy? Citizens of the Osarian system who were away during the attack and have nothing to return home to?" One woman asked.
"A program has already been instituted to aid those who have been affected by the destruction of these planets. The people of the Osarian system - whether from Rommamool or Osaria, Republic or Protectorate, will find government aid as refugees. They will be financially taken care of until they've gotten back on their feet, new homes will be found." Aleidis promised. "While I know that the loss of a home - an entire planet - leaves a hole that cannot be filled, it is all we can do to keep moving forward."
"For now, I ask for your understanding and comfort for all those who grieve, for the families whose lives have been shattered and ended, for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened. This is a day when Republic citizens from every walk of life unite in our resolve for justice and peace. The Republic has stared down tragedy before, and we will do so this time." Aleidis swore.
"None of us will ever forget this day, yet we go forward to defend, to exemplify freedom and all that is good and just in the Galaxy." The young Chancellor added resolutely, standing upright. "We go forward with strength, with dignity, and with each other, hand in hand. Let us take this opportunity not to seek revenge against an opponent that may not even exist, but to show the Galaxy why the Republic has stood proudly for so long in the face of darkness, entropy, and senseless evil. I implore you to show the best of yourselves in this trying time, reach out to help those in need, and grieve the loss of life and light."
"Thank you. May the Force be with all of us."
And with that said, Aleidis stepped down from the dias, chased by flashing lights and a dull roar of questions. There were meetings to be had, committees to be formed. The Republic would be working around the clock until they discovered what happened at Rommamool and Osarian.
"In the face of this tragedy, I advise you to be strong. Mourn, but move forward. Embrace your neighbors, for although we are divided by language, or by planet or country, we are all Republic citizens! The loss of an entire planet is an unspeakably heartbreaking thing, but the Galaxy spins ever onward - and so must we." She encouraged, before pausing to open the floor to questions.
"Chancellor Ijet - Kootan Uriah, GNN - " One Reporter introduced himself. " - what do you have to say to the suspicions that this was some sort of attack perpetrated by the Sith Empire, due to the strained relations between the Republic Government and the Protectorate?" He demanded, pushing his microphone closer.
"I can assure you that if this WAS an attack, we will find out. As we speak, a crack team of investigators is seeking any truths that may lay hidden. But I am confident - VERY confident - that neither the Empire nor the Protectorate would do such a horrible thing." Aleidis promised. "The Protectorate values the lives of her people as much as the Republic does it's own. And I stress that we are not at war with the Protectorate in any way. Your Vice Chancellor, Phillip J. Halen, is already on his way, personally, to Fondor. He is going to seek out the Protectorate's leadership, to extend and olive branch. Hopefully, the best minds of both our Factions will be able to enable us to get to the bottom of this, and find solutions for us all to persevere in this trying time."
A Twi'Lek stood up, brandishing his microphone. The advanced holonetwork translated his huttese to basic for those who desired it. "Chancellor. Quee N'Gondya, Outer Core Broadcasting. Do you think there is any connection between this attack and Donanyd?"
"At this time, we are unprepared to say if this WAS an attack." Aleidis stated firmly. "If it was an attack, or a weapons test gone awry, then I swear to you that we will discover the perpetrator and bring them to justice. Next question."
"Leiliana Durotan, BSN - Chancellor Ijet, what of the lives ruined by this tragedy? Citizens of the Osarian system who were away during the attack and have nothing to return home to?" One woman asked.
"A program has already been instituted to aid those who have been affected by the destruction of these planets. The people of the Osarian system - whether from Rommamool or Osaria, Republic or Protectorate, will find government aid as refugees. They will be financially taken care of until they've gotten back on their feet, new homes will be found." Aleidis promised. "While I know that the loss of a home - an entire planet - leaves a hole that cannot be filled, it is all we can do to keep moving forward."
"For now, I ask for your understanding and comfort for all those who grieve, for the families whose lives have been shattered and ended, for all whose sense of safety and security has been threatened. This is a day when Republic citizens from every walk of life unite in our resolve for justice and peace. The Republic has stared down tragedy before, and we will do so this time." Aleidis swore.
"None of us will ever forget this day, yet we go forward to defend, to exemplify freedom and all that is good and just in the Galaxy." The young Chancellor added resolutely, standing upright. "We go forward with strength, with dignity, and with each other, hand in hand. Let us take this opportunity not to seek revenge against an opponent that may not even exist, but to show the Galaxy why the Republic has stood proudly for so long in the face of darkness, entropy, and senseless evil. I implore you to show the best of yourselves in this trying time, reach out to help those in need, and grieve the loss of life and light."
"Thank you. May the Force be with all of us."
And with that said, Aleidis stepped down from the dias, chased by flashing lights and a dull roar of questions. There were meetings to be had, committees to be formed. The Republic would be working around the clock until they discovered what happened at Rommamool and Osarian.