Private Always a Choice

[Dominique Vexx]

Officially, the High Republic publicly called for the return of the Corellian Ambassador Cynan Obaith . An open pronouncement of the government's displeasure at his abduction following events on Corellia itself. And a demand that the Ambassador be promptly returned, unharmed. This came in the wake of a closed session of the High Republic Senate wherein Senators discussed how far and in what manner it was prepared to secure Obaith's return.

At the time that declaration was made, the Republic had already assembled a force tasked with carrying out that mission. By force, if needs be.

Yet, all hope for diplomacy was not yet lost. Improbable as it might seem, and despite the fervor of language used, there was still a chance a struggle between life and death could be avoided. Some parties had sought to delay or deny any such effort even as they cried out about the cost of war, but their efforts could only extend so far. And so it was that the High Chancellor, Dominique Vexx, sent a signal in search of Supreme Commander Marlon Sularen .

Dressed in her Denon-inspired white uniform, Dominique stood in wait for the signal to connect. Now was not the time to rest easy in a chair. Countless resources, personnel, and variables were changing every second and required considerable concentration to keep track of their progress. If this communique fell on deaf ears, or if it spiraled into something more than a 'misunderstanding,' there could be significant consequences.

Whether one called it war or police action, Dominique never wanted to use physical force. It was a necessity, at times, when all other options were closed off. Not an ideal. One she was completely ready to use just as she had as a DIrector of the Executive Board in the the Corporate Sector. But, perhaps, not one she would need to use today.

 

[Marlon Sularen]

A L W A Y S_A_C H O I C E

IMPERIAL CONFEDERATION
LOLA SAYU, OUTER RIM

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Officially, the High Republic publicly called for the return of the Corellian Ambassador Cynan Obaith . An open pronouncement of the government's displeasure at his abduction following events on Corellia itself. And a demand that the Ambassador be promptly returned, unharmed.

When news of the High Republic's statement regarding the recent abduction of Cynan Obaith reached Sularen, he simply laughed. It was an interesting proclamation and amusing in the sense that the High Republic had revealed the full extent of Obaith's connection to Corellia, by referring him as the Corellian Ambassador. This contrasted with Obaith's mere claims that he was an innocent, pacifist and humanitarian with a basic association with the peoples of Corellia.

It also made more sense as to why Obaith was more confident with his threats as he had some form of authority to ensure Corellia's continued hostility towards Sularen. If Corellia joined the High Republic with Obaith as Corellia's Senator he would only be a pain in the ass that would hinder the Supreme Commanders plans to expand on the Confederation's influence in the Core Worlds. This only made keeping Obaith hostage a greater priority as now Sularen needed to ensure that the so-called Corellian Ambassador wouldn't pose a threat to any of his plans in the short-term.

It also just so happened that Sularen had one of the galaxy's most secure prisons at his disposal in the form of the Citadel on Lola Sayu, where Obaith was already incarcerated in and which was also going through some renovations as it's defenses were strengthened in anticipation of a potential Republican rescue party. Once the renovations would be completed, Citadel Station would become one of the most fortified and secure places within the Confederation, a prison in which Obaith would find no hope of freedom and remain confined until the end of his days.

In the meantime, Sularen would find himself comfortably seated inside his office within his flagship as it hovered above the site of Citadel Station, going over some of the After-Action Reports from the recent failed offensive in the Thandon Star Cluster. As he went through the reports, his desk's holo-projector began to blare up as he apparently received a call from none other then the Chancellor of the High Republic Dominique Vexx. With a smirk on his face, the Supreme Commander accepted the call wearing his usual Crimson Red attire as the image of Chancellor Vexx appeared on his holo-projector.

"Chancellor Vexx. Do what i owe the pleasure for this call?"

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