K I N G
THE SUNDARI ACCORDS
"Not allies. Not enemies. Simply known to one another.
And in knowing, we choose peace."
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- INTENT: To codify the terms and story of the Accords between the Mandalorian Empire and the Galactic Alliance.
- IMAGE CREDIT(S):
- CANON: N/A
- PERMISSIONS: N/A
- LINKS:
- EVENT NAME: The Sundari Accords
- Event Specific Links: Old Scars, New Steel
- Location(s):
- Galactic Standard Year: Summer, 902 ABY
- Participants:
- Brief Overview: The Galactic Alliance sent a delegation to meet with the Mandalorian Empire and discuss the future of their relationship. Both sides acknowledged the pain and conflict in their shared history but showed a genuine interest in better understanding each other. They also recognized that promises made during tense eras often fall apart during peacetime. To build trust, they agreed on three steps. First, a direct line of communication would be set up between the Mand'alor and the Chancellor to address potential issues quickly. Second, each nation would assign an envoy to observe the other's government and culture. Third, the Alliance would pay Mandalore to act as a neutral host for high-level political talks, providing a secure and independent location for future negotiations. At the same time, Alliance humanitarian ships arrived on Taris without warning and encountered Mandalorian forces. Despite the tension, both sides worked together to ensure the people of Taris received the help they needed.
The Galactic Alliance delegation, led by Chancellor Alicio Organa and Grandmaster Valery Noble, arrived on Sundari to formally meet with the Mandalorian Empire. The purpose was clear: to determine if the wounds of the past could give way to a more stable future. Both sides were transparent about the scars left by history, the bitterness of ancestral conflicts, and the limitations of traditional diplomacy. Yet despite the weight of the past, the tone of the meeting remained measured and respectful. Mand’alor Aether Verd did not demand loyalty, and the Chancellor did not come with ultimatums. What followed was a rare moment in galactic politics: an honest conversation between two powers seeking clarity rather than control.
That conversation produced a framework. Not a treaty, nor an alliance, but something more durable: understanding. Aether laid out a proposal for peace built not on idealism, but on practicality. In response, the Chancellor offered trust. His bow of respect was returned with a Mandalorian salute, and when their hands met in agreement, the Sundari Accords were born. They marked the beginning of a new chapter: not a merging of nations, but a recognition that peace can exist without submission, and that strength does not require suspicion.
While the summit was unfolding, Alliance relief teams were operating on Taris to provide aid to civilian populations recovering from Neo-Crusader occupation. These efforts had not been formally communicated in advance, and the arrival of humanitarian vessels led to an unexpected meeting with Mandalorian personnel already stationed on-world. The situation was tense, but professionalism won the day. Rather than clash, both sides worked together to ensure the people of Taris were cared for. It was a small but meaningful example of cooperation made possible by a willingness to engage rather than escalate.
The Sundari Accords lay out three key terms. First is The Concord Table, which designates Mandalore as a neutral host for political summits. Whether mediating between the Alliance and outside powers or resolving disputes between member worlds, Mandalore will offer secure, expedited diplomatic proceedings. This service is backed by a standing annual retainer paid by the Alliance, ensuring that summits can be called upon at any time without delay or renegotiation. Mandalorian security will protect all delegates, and the process will be overseen by neutral officials to guarantee fairness and privacy.
Second is The Resolute Line, a direct and secure communication channel between the Chancellor and the Mand’alor. It exists solely for high-stakes moments when miscommunication could lead to crisis.
Third is The Honor Envoy, a mutual exchange of high-standing observers who will attend each other's major political events. These envoys are not spies, but rather witnesses: granted dignity and access in the name of transparency. Together, these three measures form a flexible but firm foundation for peace, built on clarity rather than control.
In the end, the Sundari Accords do not promise eternal unity or permanent friendship. But they do promise understanding. They give both nations the tools to talk instead of fight, to clarify instead of assume. And in a galaxy as fractured as this one, that may be the most valuable promise of all.
That conversation produced a framework. Not a treaty, nor an alliance, but something more durable: understanding. Aether laid out a proposal for peace built not on idealism, but on practicality. In response, the Chancellor offered trust. His bow of respect was returned with a Mandalorian salute, and when their hands met in agreement, the Sundari Accords were born. They marked the beginning of a new chapter: not a merging of nations, but a recognition that peace can exist without submission, and that strength does not require suspicion.
While the summit was unfolding, Alliance relief teams were operating on Taris to provide aid to civilian populations recovering from Neo-Crusader occupation. These efforts had not been formally communicated in advance, and the arrival of humanitarian vessels led to an unexpected meeting with Mandalorian personnel already stationed on-world. The situation was tense, but professionalism won the day. Rather than clash, both sides worked together to ensure the people of Taris were cared for. It was a small but meaningful example of cooperation made possible by a willingness to engage rather than escalate.
The Sundari Accords lay out three key terms. First is The Concord Table, which designates Mandalore as a neutral host for political summits. Whether mediating between the Alliance and outside powers or resolving disputes between member worlds, Mandalore will offer secure, expedited diplomatic proceedings. This service is backed by a standing annual retainer paid by the Alliance, ensuring that summits can be called upon at any time without delay or renegotiation. Mandalorian security will protect all delegates, and the process will be overseen by neutral officials to guarantee fairness and privacy.
Second is The Resolute Line, a direct and secure communication channel between the Chancellor and the Mand’alor. It exists solely for high-stakes moments when miscommunication could lead to crisis.
Third is The Honor Envoy, a mutual exchange of high-standing observers who will attend each other's major political events. These envoys are not spies, but rather witnesses: granted dignity and access in the name of transparency. Together, these three measures form a flexible but firm foundation for peace, built on clarity rather than control.
In the end, the Sundari Accords do not promise eternal unity or permanent friendship. But they do promise understanding. They give both nations the tools to talk instead of fight, to clarify instead of assume. And in a galaxy as fractured as this one, that may be the most valuable promise of all.
