Maldor Mecetti was not a name that Erick Pryde was familar with, nonetheless he respected the man's chutzpah. For a recently elected Senator to call a major organ of the Federal Assembly to order was a rare display of audacity that intrigued Pryde. Regrettably for Maldor, this audacious act marked the extent of Pryde's admiration for him.
To call the Finance Committee to order was one thing, but nominating a new Chair was another entirely.
Erick was willing to concede Maldor's point. The Finance Committee was in fact in need of new leadership, and any conversation regarding humanitarian aid would have to be grounded by rules, rules that only a Chairbeing could implement and adjudicate properly. A Chairbeing was not just a good
idea, it was a nessecary one and there was no reason why the Finance Committee, assembled in full, couldn't take the deliberate speed nessecary to make the proper choice to who that should be.
Erick Pryde didn't need any time to realize that the proper person for the job was not
Rulonom Laborr
.
His eservations about Rulonom Laborr extended beyond concerns about his qualifications; they delved into a deeper ideological divide. Pryde, a staunch nationalist with isolationist tendencies, viewed Laborr's background as a business insider with skepticism. In Pryde's eyes, Laborr's allegiance leaned more towards the Trade Federation than the Galactic Alliance, a perspective that didn't align with Pryde's own convictions.
To Pryde, the potential appointment of Laborr as the Chairbeing of the Finance Committee raised red flags regarding the committee's direction. Laborr's ties to the business world, especially one as entwined with the Trade Federation's interests, suggested a prioritization of profit over the welfare of the Galactic Alliance's citizens. Pryde, a vocal opponent of the free trade deals synonymous with the Trade Federation's influence, feared that Laborr might advocate for policies that prioritized corporate interests at the expense of the broader goals and values of the Galactic Alliance.
Turning to the assembled members of the Finance Committee, Pryde spoke with conviction,
"Ladies and gentlemen, I hold deep respect for the accomplishments of Rulonom Laborr in the business world. However, in these crucial times, we require a leader who embodies the spirit and principles of the Galactic Alliance. Laborr's extensive ties to the Trade Federation raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest that could compromise our commitment to the well-being of our citizens. We must prioritize a Chairbeing whose allegiance lies solely with the Galactic Alliance, ensuring that our financial strategies align with our core values, rather than succumbing to the pressures of external entities. The citizens we serve deserve nothing less than a leader who will champion their interests above all else."
