The camera turned to a podium behind which the Senator of Cato Neimoidia now stood. Many other Senators from the New Republic were seated behind him and of note just to his right was former-Senator, now-Governor @Sibyl Lassiter.
Ladies and gentlemen, unrest has been stirring within the New Republic for some time. The freedom and democracy that we have clung to over the years has come into question. Many worlds have already seen the writing on the wall and chosen to leave this New Republic, he said.
Today I am announcing that Cato Neimoidia will be leading an alliance of planets that will be leaving the New Republic to join the ISC, he said, letting the shock of the fact settle in. A defection of this size had not occurred since the Clone Wars and everyone knew how that had turned out.
Tinnel, Kattada, and Brentaal had already left the New Republic for the ISC, and it was only ramping up. The recent meeting to recruit other worlds into the decision to switch allegiances had seen little by way of opposition from New Republic senators. The death of Chancellor Ro had further shaken worlds, pushing the fear and instability to new heights. The New Republic was on the cusp of a desperate plunge, and few wanted to be dragged down with it.
Worlds of great name such as Duro, Nubia, and even Corellia had opted to transition along with dozens of smaller worlds.
No longer will we be under the boot of sanctions that strangle our businesses. No longer will our people fight and die in a religious war of which we want no part. The ISC practices the freedom that the Republic serves in name, he said.
To those of you with feelings of isolation and helplessness, you are not alone or trapped in your galactic government. There are more like you and together we can create the galaxy that we all dream of, he said. The camera lingered for a few moments more as reporters chimed in in an attempt to get their questions answered, but the deed was done. The borders of the galaxy were shifting, and with it, Lon hoped that it would be for the better.
Ladies and gentlemen, unrest has been stirring within the New Republic for some time. The freedom and democracy that we have clung to over the years has come into question. Many worlds have already seen the writing on the wall and chosen to leave this New Republic, he said.
Today I am announcing that Cato Neimoidia will be leading an alliance of planets that will be leaving the New Republic to join the ISC, he said, letting the shock of the fact settle in. A defection of this size had not occurred since the Clone Wars and everyone knew how that had turned out.
Tinnel, Kattada, and Brentaal had already left the New Republic for the ISC, and it was only ramping up. The recent meeting to recruit other worlds into the decision to switch allegiances had seen little by way of opposition from New Republic senators. The death of Chancellor Ro had further shaken worlds, pushing the fear and instability to new heights. The New Republic was on the cusp of a desperate plunge, and few wanted to be dragged down with it.
Worlds of great name such as Duro, Nubia, and even Corellia had opted to transition along with dozens of smaller worlds.
No longer will we be under the boot of sanctions that strangle our businesses. No longer will our people fight and die in a religious war of which we want no part. The ISC practices the freedom that the Republic serves in name, he said.
To those of you with feelings of isolation and helplessness, you are not alone or trapped in your galactic government. There are more like you and together we can create the galaxy that we all dream of, he said. The camera lingered for a few moments more as reporters chimed in in an attempt to get their questions answered, but the deed was done. The borders of the galaxy were shifting, and with it, Lon hoped that it would be for the better.
