Morellian Commonwealth

[ItsUhTrap42]

Okay, so here goes.

I have a plan for Elijah. I think it's pretty basic, but also pretty rad. I would like for him to be able to gain the contacts and the clout necessary to get systems to sign a formal declaration of independence and turn the rebellion to a full blown resistance and revolutionary movement. I realize how ostentatious this is considering my particular shade of green but understand I do not care when or how this happens. Only that at some point I can bring about the whole of the Commonwealth uniting under the rebellion. I understand my character doesn't control the amounts of planets necessary to get this done. On that note however, I'm even down to doing a series of threads that entails me earning credibility in the rebellion, returning home, running for office and changing my character from the smuggler gunfighter type to a politician. I think that would be neat, even. It would seem that the goal of the rebellion at current is to gain enough resources to mount an actual attack on the Sith that can sustain itself and even lead to a victory or successful secession.

So what I'm asking is this: What would be an acceptable way of arranging a series of threads to allow for the entirety of the Morellian Commonwealth to declare itself independent and part of the rebellion? What would I have to do to gain powers to make that happen? Lastly, How is everyone, are you getting enough fiber?

Evan

 

[ItsUhTrap42]

I'll just do it. A lot easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission, I guess.

 

[Andrewza]

You want imperial controlled planets to declare independents? That won't achieve much. These planets don't have the power to over throw there garrisons never mind a imperial counter attack. There are indie groups and the Huts who control territory and many indie planets. Eg Naboo is independent. I doubt the empire could hold it long. The cost would be very high and not worth the gain.

 

[Nor'baal]

Regardless it would still make a good story.

I would suggest working with the imperial leadership to get the most out of it however.

 

[Andrewza]

Full on declaration of independents would be suicide. But it would be cool to build up a network of sympathetic government officials and important business people. All so funding and supporting local insurgent forces.

 

[ItsUhTrap42]

Well, the commonwealth is in Wild Space. I have a storyline where we asked for aid against pirates and received none. Hence the desire to declare independence. Eli's focus is to establish a secular government outside the influence of religious zealots. He is on a clandestine mission for the commonwealth to gain allies who will also sign a charter to declare independence simultaneously to bolster their ability to defend themselves, as it wouldn't make sense to just say F it I'm out and get death starred.

An excerpt from my origin story:


“…and we agree with you. We have a mission for you. Essentially you will be doing what you were keen on doing: seeking out the rebellion and offering Morellian assistance. However, as you well know, we cannot openly endorse a rebellion at the risk of bringing chaos and destruction to The Commonwealth a million times worse than what the pirates delivered. So your mission is as follows and you will accomplish it in the name of the people of the Morellian Commonwealth. Find this rebellion, use it to build a network of political contacts on influential worlds and get as many as you can to pledge their signatures, peoples, systems and resources to a charter seceding officially from Sith rule. If you find one currently exists, evaluate the risks involved and report back to us so as we may render necessary aid and function to the permanent solution of the greater failing system. I needn’t say that all of this is off-the-record. Do you accept?”

Elijah was awestruck. He had expected support, but not such open endorsement from the Legislature. The Morellian Captain stood and saluted bringing his fist to his shoulder.

“Whole-heartedly, Mister Speaker.”

The Speaker stood and the rest of The Assembly followed suit. Syrrol smiled at his old friend.

“You will not be alone. We will provide you with fuel, provisions, supplies, and we have allotted you an additional two enforcers to take with you as your support, as well as Dan-L of course. Naturally since I’m sure it would come to arms otherwise, you may take Susannah, her ownership has now been officially transferred from The Commonwealth to you, Captain. You are now our ambassador in these trying times. Choose your team wisely, find the future and secure it. You’re dismissed.”


That is my idea for a plan and I'm trying to pitch the idea that once we get enough missions completed. Especially the Sullust missions completed we can declare an official State of Independence, and make this a legitimate State.

 

[Nor'baal]

My Indie faction would most likely help with the 'preliminary work' before the War if you like?

 

[Calixis]

I'm with SoB on this one. I expect it's all well and good having parts - or even most - of the government at least dislike Imperial rule. The problem is that a very minor planet or even system declaring independence in defiance is probably just the type of thing that the Imperium wants so it can swoop in and annihilate the seperatists in order to make an example of those who rebel and the chance to install their own loyalists instead. It's a win-win for them and the separatists just put themselves out there like a turkey dinner.

The government secretly supporting an insurgency/The Rebellion? Sure. The government being ready to grab arms and stand up when much of the galaxy does? Well, sure, but that's neither here nor now. They'd be crushed unless the Imperium was forced to tackle a proper, open, rebellion across the galaxy which sure isn't happening yet. Revolutionaries don't tend to do well openly declaring they're trying to stick it to The Man.

 

[Andrewza]

A good example is my country south Africa. The liberation movements where forced in to exile any time there was a uprising it was squashed. Outside support was needed to push for a diplomatic soulstion. A military uprising was never possible. And the apartheid regime was heavily out numbered.

Even the American war of independence was not fought in isolation.




But what we can do is build up the network and support structure so that when the time comes worlds will rebel in masse.


For now we should keep our activities in imperial space limited to espionage, covert strikes and other such strikes. Maybe smuggle a bomb.

 

[Andrewza]

Well, the commonwealth is in Wild Space. I have a storyline where we asked for aid against pirates and received none. Hence the desire to declare independence. Eli's focus is to establish a secular government outside the influence of religious zealots. He is on a clandestine mission for the commonwealth to gain allies who will also sign a charter to declare independence simultaneously to bolster their ability to defend themselves, as it wouldn't make sense to just say F it I'm out and get death starred.

An excerpt from my origin story:


“…and we agree with you. We have a mission for you. Essentially you will be doing what you were keen on doing: seeking out the rebellion and offering Morellian assistance. However, as you well know, we cannot openly endorse a rebellion at the risk of bringing chaos and destruction to The Commonwealth a million times worse than what the pirates delivered. So your mission is as follows and you will accomplish it in the name of the people of the Morellian Commonwealth. Find this rebellion, use it to build a network of political contacts on influential worlds and get as many as you can to pledge their signatures, peoples, systems and resources to a charter seceding officially from Sith rule. If you find one currently exists, evaluate the risks involved and report back to us so as we may render necessary aid and function to the permanent solution of the greater failing system. I needn’t say that all of this is off-the-record. Do you accept?”

Elijah was awestruck. He had expected support, but not such open endorsement from the Legislature. The Morellian Captain stood and saluted bringing his fist to his shoulder.

“Whole-heartedly, Mister Speaker.”

The Speaker stood and the rest of The Assembly followed suit. Syrrol smiled at his old friend.

“You will not be alone. We will provide you with fuel, provisions, supplies, and we have allotted you an additional two enforcers to take with you as your support, as well as Dan-L of course. Naturally since I’m sure it would come to arms otherwise, you may take Susannah, her ownership has now been officially transferred from The Commonwealth to you, Captain. You are now our ambassador in these trying times. Choose your team wisely, find the future and secure it. You’re dismissed.”


That is my idea for a plan and I'm trying to pitch the idea that once we get enough missions completed. Especially the Sullust missions completed we can declare an official State of Independence, and make this a legitimate State.

There are many fully independent worlds. Some are in strong alliances with each other. So getting a bunch of indie worlds to form a alliance is not crazy.

 

[ItsUhTrap42]

That's what I'm saying. I'm just trying to figure out, within the rules of the site since I'm new to this forum, how to make it stick.

 

[Andrewza]

Firstly if it is a faction the faction Admin will okay the facstion. All facstions need 3 people before being approved and all start small. Basically 1 base 1 frigate sized ship a few dozen fighter sized ships and around 1000 men in all roles. Of course it can be changed arrouned.

Then as the facstion grows you request it expands. To grow the facstion you do missions that show it growing. For example you in character go to a planet and get there leaders to join up.


By the way no faction can control a entire world but you could have influence.

 

[ItsUhTrap42]

i'm not trying to create a faction. I'm positing a series of threads so that the rebellion may become a legitimate governing secession. With enough States contributing their resources, like the current sullust missions to form an alliance that can openly challenge the sith. Perhaps I'm missing the greater overall objective for the rebellion if this is already in motion. If that's the case, my question is how do I bring the commonwealth into the fold. Am i being clear? I don't think I am.

 

[Calixis]

Your best bet is to PM Loco about it.

 

[ItsUhTrap42]

A good example is my country south Africa. The liberation movements where forced in to exile any time there was a uprising it was squashed. Outside support was needed to push for a diplomatic soulstion. A military uprising was never possible. And the apartheid regime was heavily out numbered.

Even the American war of independence was not fought in isolation.




But what we can do is build up the network and support structure so that when the time comes worlds will rebel in masse.


For now we should keep our activities in imperial space limited to espionage, covert strikes and other such strikes. Maybe smuggle a bomb.

Yes, for sure.

My Indie faction would most likely help with the 'preliminary work' before the War if you like?

that would be awesome!

I'm with SoB on this one. I expect it's all well and good having parts - or even most - of the government at least dislike Imperial rule. The problem is that a very minor planet or even system declaring independence in defiance is probably just the type of thing that the Imperium wants so it can swoop in and annihilate the seperatists in order to make an example of those who rebel and the chance to install their own loyalists instead. It's a win-win for them and the separatists just put themselves out there like a turkey dinner.

The government secretly supporting an insurgency/The Rebellion? Sure. The government being ready to grab arms and stand up when much of the galaxy does? Well, sure, but that's neither here nor now. They'd be crushed unless the Imperium was forced to tackle a proper, open, rebellion across the galaxy which sure isn't happening yet. Revolutionaries don't tend to do well openly declaring they're trying to stick it to The Man.

I totally agree, just trying to think forward and work The Commonwealth into it and I would like for me and mine to be the ones who initiate the charter for secession.

Your best bet is to PM Loco about it.

I've done that. I'm sure he's busy.


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So I guess what I'm getting at is this. BTW thank you all for your input and clarification, it is appreciated. I would like to continue working as an operative to gain resources, information and sabotage, building the rebellion to a sizable and actionable force. Then when the time is right I would like for Morellia to spearhead the legitimizing of the Rebellion legally into a seceding alliance. Then at that point change my characters focus from fighter to diplomat.

 

[Andrewza]

Well if you need partner in crime my rebel Jhon is a psychopath mad man. Not good on diplomatic missions. But he is a great plan B, C and D and can in a pintch go to plane E. All so my Jedi is a option for more joint missions. I am all so willing to NPC for them.

 

[ItsUhTrap42]

Thanks! I will remember that after I get my ducks in a row.