Don’t frown. “Queen Mother…not Senator.” She politely corrected both Aezz and Victoria. “I promise there is a difference.” Charlotte laughed slightly. Be charming, disarming, and delightful. They did not need to know the breadth of that difference. She doubted the Wookie had gained his seat by driving a sword through his predecessor’s heart. Charlotte was crowned while drenched in blood. The Consortium governed in a unique manner. “We would agree with such a Council to allow us to act more quickly and with greater unity.” Consolidating power in a smaller Council was a step towards further consolidation. Strength from the front.
Charlotte clicked her tongue again. “We must not remain so single minded…allow me to demonstrate.” The holo images of the Queen Mother shifted to first show Commenor and then Governor Lucka standing smiling behind her. “Commenor long stood with the New Republic but found themselves unconsidered by the Core. They have graciously accepted our invitation to join the Hapes Consortium. This is how we recover what the war has taken. Commenor is powerful ally with a long history of martial strength.” Her smile grew wider. “I agree we should seek a ceasefire. I agree we should take no overt military action again the Sith. That should not stop us from other avenues…both violent and not.” The Hapan shrugged.
“We have been too narrow minded. We must seek other avenues.” Charlotte could not think of a time since the Free Worlds had voluntarily gained a member. There were years of recovering worlds conquered by the Sith but little in the way of expansion. This would hopefully shock them into action.
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