Since the New Republic collapsed, planets returned to self governing. Kuat was always a survivor with the sheer economy it boasted, and the surrounding planets that were influenced as a result. The Senator of Kuat commanded an impressive amount of strength and respect. It had been a while since Trina Kalist’s face was splashed across HolonNet, but there couldn’t be a better time for it.
“The Core has suffered on many counts from the collapse of the New Republic,” She said, “Our Chancellor was compromised, our political alliances scattered to the winds, and the resources lining the bulwark of our centralized defense have all but disintegrated,” Her eyes narrowed as she gazed at the camera, “However, Kuat has always played a critical role in the Core’s efforts. As long as Kuat stands, so will the heart of the Core. As such, today I stand to support the call for a united front against Darth Raze’s actions. Kuat will mobilize its military and reserve forces to combat these enemies and assist with civilian support. I urge other worlds to come together to mount a defense that makes Darth Raze think twice before attacking one of our planets again.”
She paused there, “Furthermore, Kuat condemns the actions of the Empire in waging a war against the Jedi in a time of crisis. It has become abundantly clear that the Jedi are necessary to combat the horrors unleashed in the Core. The strike on Jedi by the Empire serves no purpose other than to satisfy Emperor Drast’s insatiable appetite for conquest. The Emperor is no different than the war mongering Sith Lords of the past and this ‘Empire’ is no different than the Sith Empire that terrorized the galaxy for years. I ask other governments and worlds to condemn these senseless actions and strongly urge the Emperor to reconsider his campaign. Sending refugee support means nothing when the Empire seeks to eradicate our best line of defense against Darth Raze and his armies.”