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Celeste was quite happy about her deal with the Senator of Trandosha as he had paid her quite a handsome amount to foster and speed up the development of the prototypes for the FWA defensive fleet. She had not come to Kashyyyk to ask for more credits, but she had already achieved what she had wanted: To negotiate the trade agreements between theirntwo planets as Rattatak and Kashyyyk could support one another easily.

However she was also quite happy about the fact that they were not just agreeing on FWA related affairs, but she was also excited to see how Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl showed interest in the fleets and offered support as well. "I was afraid so...however now that I'm reconsidering that aspect, I was thinking about your Wroshyr trees. Correct me if I'm mistaken, but isn't Wroshyr Wood sometimes used in shipbuilding as well? But yes, Gannaria is a great idea. For the whole fleet we need minerals, and the faster we can acquire them, the faster we can work. Paying Senator Victoria Winderblaze was next on my list anyway. We hadn't had much time for any exchanges yet, so it is about time. I was thinking that we should call in a meeting of the FWA anyway. I think all of us would have to discuss various important matters anyway, so why not coming together?". She took another sip of her drink before she leaned back. The Data he had received contained images of the exclusive prototypes, but she was convinced he would treat it confidential anyway, so she didn't even mention it again.

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Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl scrolled through a few more of the renders that Celeste had sent him as he debated how best to answer her question about Wroshyr wood being used in ships. The claim was true, but Wroshyr wood was scarcer after the bombardment and was overall quite difficult to harvest. The Senator wasn't certain that he was ready to begin exporting Wroshyr wood for military purposes just yet.

"Our logging industry was one of the industries hit hardest by the bombardment" he admitted. "I'm afraid that our capacity to export Wroshyr wood is diminished." This was not exactly true, but it wouldn't do to put all his seeds in one garden; the FWA was strengthened by its interconnectedness, and Kashyyyk couldn't solve all of Rattatak's problems today (and vice versa). "Perhaps we look at recycling resources from a scrap world?" he mused aloud. The metals and materials found on those worlds could be recycled into the useful metals and components the FWA war machine hungered for. The FWA would have to send a team to scout the planet and deal with any pirates or other complicating factors, but it was a way to obtain the resources that Rattatak- and the FWA as a whole- needed.

Ancient eyes flicked up to see what Celeste's reaction was to the idea.

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Celeste was well aware of the fact that after what happened here on Kashyyyk, there weren't as many Wroshyr trees anymore. She had not intended to push her fellow senator into an uncomfortable situation and she would be more than understanding if he would want to use the wood on Kashyyyk and Kashyyyk only. It was not only his right, but it was also the safest thing he could do. "That is more than understandable, Senator. You should focus on strengthening your own planet first anyway and I will do everything I can to help. It would be lovely to see Kashyyyk blossoming again", she replied softly, a genuine warm smile on her lips before she quickly glanced around again.

As he suggested another idea, she raised her brows in curiosity, as his idea was similar to her own visions. "I had that thought a while ago as well. I was also thinking about hiring a mining company to harvest valuable minerals of asteroids. I know about the costs, but I'm sure both endeavors would be worth it" she explained, looking back at him, curious to find out about his thoughts on the mining idea. Celeste was always a fan of smart moves like recycling, but it was never a bad idea to spread out and disperse scouting forces.

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Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl nodded in agreement at the idea of mining for minerals on asteroids. Kashyyyk didn't have much in the way of mining- their planet had been abused at the hands of the Galactic Empire, leading to a wave of sentiment against the practice- but mining asteroids did not carry the same ecological risks that mining a planet did.

"I say we go forward with both ventures" he agreed, knowing that mining was easier to get underway than gaining influence on a junk planet. The planet he had in mind was controlled by a loose coalition of pirates and looters which likely wouldn't appreciate the FWA poking its nose into things. "Mining is expensive, but it's the faster option. Securing a junk planet will take a coordinated operation. Do you have anyone in mind who can be part of a team sent to secure it?"

As he asked the question, a notification popped up on his datapad from his daughter. Celeste might be able to detect the faintest softening in the old Wookiee's demeanor if she was perceptive enough. Still, a response would have to wait- he was on business. Reluctantly, Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl pulled his eyes away from the datapad and focused back on Celeste.

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A slight hint if relief swept over her in the very moment he seemed to approve her idea and signaled it with his nod. She hadn't done much research in the area of asteroid mining, yet she already knew enough on how they could start the endeavor.

"Perfect..." she replied softly, before she pondered on his question for a moment. She was noticing that it seemed like he already had some particular planet in mind, otherwise he wouldn't have probably asked for a team already. "As a matter of a fact I do. I know just the right people...and I would probably join the venture myself to keep an overview on the situation" she then added, not quite sure whether this was a good idea.

She knew that it wasn't a good idea in terms of her pregnancy, yet keeping in the background and pulling the strings from behind couldn't be too difficult, could it? She couldn't quite follow her own thoughts though, because she suddenly noticed that the Senator of Kashyyyk seemed slightly distracted. Celeste had always been extremely versed in mind tricks and reading, yet she would never consider doing something in this direction to a friend. Yet, the curiosity was running high in the blonde Senator. "Feel free to answer that message" she interposed, nodding down to his datapad with a warm smile. She didn't mean to intrude, yet she couldn't just ignore his quick change of mood, and in regard to her backstory, he might have already guessed that she was quite attentive on her environment.

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Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl didn't exactly like the idea of Celeste going out into the field for the FWA; the stories of Leia Organa's double life as a diplomat and a rebel leader did not exactly set a healthy precedent for those following in her footsteps fighting the Sith Empire. "I must caution you against that idea, Senator" he said, gravely. He did so not out of any misplaced sense of misogyny, but rather because the FWA had already lost multiple Senators in such operations in the past few years. "Strong leaders are difficult to find, and I worry about the risks you would assume if you personally led any missions."

It was similar to what his partner, Jithrrruthrrreorrfyirph, had said to him instead of directly telling him that his adventuring days were over. The Senator from Kashyyyk had listened because he knew that there was still much to teach his equally-headstrong daughter, and that he couldn't do that if he was dead. The same daughter, who had fortunately not been in the line of fire when Kashyyyk was bombarded, and who wanted his attention right now.

Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl nodded his thanks to Celeste for the reprieve, checked his schedule, then composed a brief reply offering his full attention once the meeting was over. A few seconds later he had a reply back, and with a satisfied smile the Wookiee looked back at Celeste. "Thank you for your patience, Senator." For now, he would address her by her title; they weren't on first name terms just yet. "If I may ask, what is the Sith Empire's view of the FWA?" It wasn't every day that one got to talk with a former Imperial, and he was hopeful to glean any advantage he could now that he was able to.

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Celeste was almost a little surpised as the Senator of Kashyyyk offered some concerned words of warning and the corners of her lips curled into a soft smile. Was he stating that out of strategic reasons or because he was actually worried about her well-being? She did not want to start an actual discussion, but Celeste was way too strong willed and ambitious to simply answer with an 'okay'. "I appreciate your concern and your wise words of warning. I would never enter dangerous terrain, even though I'm quite capable of defending myself. I do not have a death wish though and I also don't need to step into the front lines. I was merely considering managing the endeavor from the background...I mean, after all we could encounter pirates and I would very much like to avoid a fight. I can be quite persuading when it comes to negotiations...". She was not even referring to her skills concerning the Force, but Celeste was also capable of using words alone. Even though he'd voice had been soft, there was a certain determination behind it.

As he went on, now a genuine smile on the hairy lips, she couldn't help but to become even more curious. She had rarely ever seen him so happe, so she was convinced it was something important. His smile was infectious nonetheless and it seemed like the Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl was not ready to open up when it came to his private life yet. She nodded at his grateful remark, wondering if other Senators hadn't been as patient, before his next question slightly caught her off guard. Was he trying to obtain useful information he could use for his own advantage? She knew about his deep running resentment and she couldn't blame him after what happened her on his very own planet, yet she had not joined the FWA to ruin the Empire. "I'm afraid I'm not the right person to ask...I accompanied merely diplomatic missions under the Imperial banner and I've never picked up much about their opinions concerning the FWA. What I can promise you, however, is that I'm working at high pressure to somehow try to resolve existing tensions. This war doesn't help anymore and I hope that there is a way to mediate". She placed her words carefully as she was not trying to upset him. She couldn't deny that the Empire had committed terrible atrocities and Kashyyyk would never be the same, yet this did not mean that the bloodshed had to continue.

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It seemed like there was a Wookiee's spirit inside Celeste, Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl noted, as she pushed back against his concerns for her safety. "Of course, Senator" he responded. "I simply meant that trouble finds us enough as it is; no need to go looking for more. You do not strike me as someone who takes unnecessary risks."

Her comments about the Sith's views on the FWA bore no fruit, however. Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl had hoped that her recent defection would make her a trove of valuable Sith secrets, but it appeared that was not the case. She instead responded with sentiments about mediating with the Sith; sentiments that the Wookiee did not share.

"Do you think such a thing is possible?" he asked. "The Sith demand that the FWA renounce its sovereignty and independence, and expel the Jedi from our borders. But they've attacked planets without a temple on it, too. Even if we do make peace, I fear it would only be temporary."

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She pondered on his words for a second, letting her gaze wander across the scenic view around them, before she looked back at the fellow Senator. He sounded worried, yet he definitely had a point with what he was saying. The FWA was in a difficult position anyway and they had to be careful. "Unfortunately, you're right about that. But yes, I will definitely avoid those risks" she agreed.

As he went on, she let out a sigh, as this topic was definitely not an easy one. She would have loved to give him a few more details that would have somehow helped or even soothed him, but unfortunately, they could only speculate now as she hadn't had enough details."Honestly, yes. I do have hope. I'm not saying that it will be easy, but I'm convinced we can strive for peaceful discussions and negotiations. Yes, we do have our differences and the involvement of the Jedi in this conflict is complicated, but I am convinced that we can establish a common ground" she then answered, laying her honest views open. She was not trying to sugar-coat anything, but she would never lose hope. If it must, she herself would pay the Empress a visit...History should never repeat itself ever again.

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Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl simply nodded in acknowledgment of Celeste's hopes, feeling himself unable to share in her sentiments. The Free World's Alliance stood alone, along with the Jedi, against the Sith; the galaxy long since desensitized to the repeated war crimes of the Empire. The Wookiee doubted that a diplomatic solution could be reached, especially one that would pass the FWA's notoriously unpredictable senate. Still, part of him admired Celeste's determination; perhaps there were diplomatic options that he hadn't considered.

"Any response to the Sith's aggression- be it militarily or diplomatically- will require a coordinated approach" he said, wondering if it was worth it to probe this talking point further given how uncoordinated the FWA had proven itself to be. "How do you suggest we focus our diplomatic efforts? Might there be someone in the Empire that we can influence?"

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She was well aware of the fact that the strong-willed and stubborn Wookie had different views and she admired his willpower, yet she knew that if they wanted to resolve those intergalactic tensions, even he would have to be open to compromise.

This was nothing they had to discuss know as she hadn't come to help with his resentment, yet it seemed like he was indeed listening to her and respecting her opinions and that was also something she highly appreciated. Unlike him, she had only watched those conflicts for slightly longer than two and a half decade and not for centuries.

"I completely agree with you, Senator. We need to work together. Much closer even. We do need to strengthen our unity and coordinate our efforts, not only when it comes to the building of our fleet" she replied confidently, before she pondered on the second part for a few moments. "I do know plenty... yet no one has a bigger saying in those larger matters though. Not yet at least. There's change in the recent generation I would say. Yet it is after all the Empress that needs to be convinced. I'm planning on contacting the ISC first before we could negotiate a possible truce with the Sith for now. But we also need to speak with the Jedi. I would never justify the Empire's doing, yet the Jedi are the reason why they are so aggressive towards our worlds. If it weren't for the Jedi, many words would have already fallen though, so don't get me wrong there, but after all, the Sith and the Jedi need to reconsider their religious conflict". She let out a sigh, knowing perfectly well how difficult the matters were. There were no easy answers and countless questions, yet they couldn't lose hope.

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Celeste had a point; the FWA's tolerance of the Jedi's presence on some of their planets- even though the FWA had no official stance on the Order- was in all likelihood the only excuse the Sith needed to invade the FWA. It was the same line pushed by the ISC and the NR when it came to suggesting peace; cast out the Jedi, and look the other way.

It was the stance of a galaxy that cared very little for the suffering of others. Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl thought back to when his planet had been bombarded. Had there been any public condemnation of the Sith's actions from the ISC and NR? No; the ISC had used the disaster to fundraise, coming out of the event with widespread galactic sympathy and donations while Kashyyyk burned, and then using it as political fuel to cease operations within FWA space. The Prime Minister of the FWA had been forced to apologize on behalf of the FWA for the ISC's hurt feelings, and the galaxy's infatuation with a misguided rescue attempt by a Jedi padawan had overshadowed the Sith's genocide.

The lack of control over any part of the situation had haunted Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl then, and it still haunted him now. Was there reason to hope in such a galaxy, seemingly run by a few powerful figures whose whims and moods steered the course of galactic history? Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl's rivals whispered that the ancient Wookiee only still lived because sheer stubbornness and spite; and during times like this the Senator was inclined to believe him.

"The Free World's Alliance was founded on ideals not dissimilar of the ISC and the NR" he said, after processing Celeste's words. She'd stopped short of suggesting the FWA expel the Jedi like the New Republic had, instead advocating for a greater focus on diplomacy between the Jedi and the Sith. "How do you think that we can appeal to those governments?"

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Celeste wasn't quite sure whether her point gad come across to strongly, but to avoid misunderstandings, she felt like clarifying that immediately would help. "It might be harder to believe due to my personal background, but I never had any problems with the Jedi. I respect their code and views, yet we do need to find a way to resolve the existing tensions between them and the Sith. That task might sound nearly impossible especially when considering that their conflicts had been around for thousands of years, but I do feel like the never generations might approach one another diplomatically...". That was not just wishful thinking, but she was indeed optimistic about that. The question was whether Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl shared her opinions on that though. However, regardless of his standing, neither or them were in the best position to help with that...

As he went on, she let out a slight sigh, as this was just another difficult question."I wish I could give you an easy answer..." she began, briefly thinking back to her meeting with the Supreme Chancellor. The NR didn't seem to be interested in maintining close relationships to the FWA and it seemed like Xerxes was focusing on the Core anyway, yet the ISC could be a strong ally as their systems were often adjacent to the FWA's spheres of influences. "The ISC, for example, has a different way of organizing itself...yet there are a few structural similarities. I feel like both of our governments could mutually profit, yet I don't see too many reasons why the ISC should support us or what they would need from us...". It was unfortunately, but true. Both governments were massive and comprising many systems, yet it had rarely ever occurred to them to help one another. Did the FWA need to be protected by the ISC? When it came to invasion, their help had often been necessary when it came to humanitarian support, but after all they were trying to strengthen the FWA to become fully self sufficient again anyway. Was there an sasy solution like negotiating mutually beneficial trade agreements?

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Of course, Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl didn't trust the Sith Empire; not after their repeated talks of peace followed by more warmongering and genocide. He wanted peace more than anything, but he was skeptical that war wouldn't simply resume as soon as the Sith Empire had managed to consolidate their control of the planets they had taken by force. The FWA did not bargain from a position of strength at all, as much as the Wookiee might like to think that they did. However, he decided to allow Celeste her hope, not wishing to see it crushed as his had.

Unfortunately, the FWA didn't bargain from a position of strength with anyone. The Independent Systems Consortium, if their press releases were to be believed, had solved problems faced by every galactic government since time began, all in the span of less than two decades. They had nearly unified support, a strong military, no enemies, and an economy immune to war being waged on the galaxy's largest trade alliance. Like Celeste, he struggled to think of ways that the FWA held any kind of advantage over the ISC that could be leveraged in alliance talks.

"I don't know" the Wookiee finally admitted, after several moments of trying to come up with something that could be dangled in front of the ISC. "Aside from actions that would damage our standing with them, such as imposing higher tariffs to drive home the importance of our economy to the galaxy, I fail to see how we could force the ISC to come to the table." The Wookiee suspected that any attempt to negotiate with the ISC would involve them trying to poach FWA worlds much in the way they had the New Republic's. "What do you get someone who has everything?" he mused, rhetorically.

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It seemed like the easier parts of their talk were over and now they had both entered such complicated terrain. She could see that her fellow Senator was just as stumped for answers as she was and if they really wanted to negotiate with the ISC, they had to be very clever about it.

His final answer didn't surpise her as she was seeing it similarly. Compared to the FWA, the ISC was in a stronger, very stable position and apart from the war with the Syndicates, they seemed to be doing great. "All I could possibly think of would be trade routes, hyperlanes perhaps and maybe we can trade a few rare resources. I'm pretty sure a few planets withing the FWA would find smaller surpluses and perhaps we could offer some of them in exchange for other we might need..." she mused. After all, the FWA planets were even more scattered and so they had access to quite a broad variety of resources. Of course this all entailed that the affected individual planets would agree after all.

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Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl didn't like feeling powerless, like he did right now when trying to think of incentives appealing to the ISC. Resources from around the FWA might bring the ISC to the table, but even that was no certainty; especially given the rise of nationalism within the ISC that coincided with anti-FWA sentiment. As much as Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl wanted to cut of all ties with the Insufferably Successful Conglomerate, the reality was that the FWA needed the ISC far more than the ISC needed the FWA.

That was why Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl kept coming back to the desire to force the ISC and the New Republic to acknowledge the importance that the FWA held to the galaxy as the largest trade union in the galaxy. "If we begin curtailing our exports to the rest of the galaxy, their leaders should take note" he said, hating that he was proposing a measure that would harm his own economy as well. Thus far the FWA had been able to weather the economic storm that came along with war fairly well, but such measures would have ramifications for the entire galaxy, and the FWA wouldn't be spared. "The extra surplus can be funneled into our war effort, and it might roil foreign markets enough to get the NR and ISC to listen. If they thought sanctions on the Sith was impossible to stomach..." The FWA would have an advantage, however, as their citizens would tolerate with a war economy, whereas the citizens of the NR and ISC would face soaring prices and inflation on luxury goods.

His tone of voice left little doubt that he was cautiously, not seriously, considering the idea; he sought Celeste's opinion on the idea.

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It wasn't difficult to figure out that Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl was everything but content. Yes, there position was difficult and being a senator of the FWA was definitely challenging, but Celeste loved challenges and she was eager to keep fighting. Her overall goal was, and had aways been, the establishment of an all-encompassing peace and this comprised making amends with the other factions.

The ISC could possibly even help to mediate between them and the Empire...but they had to focus on one step at a time. "Curtailing exports...I'm not sure whether that's the best we can do right now" she admitted skeptically, her brows slighlty furrowed. "We can't risk passing anyone off in our position. I was even thinking we could try something in the opposite direction. Yes, we need to strengthen our own economy and government, yet it could be helpful to befriend the ISC and they would probably appreciate it if we would start approaching them with mutually beneficial trade deals" she mused thoughtfully, however already knowing that he definitely had a different opinion on that. Celeste however saw that as a good thing. With their different views, they could try meeting halfway and reflecting on each and every side thoroughly instead of only shedding light on one perspective.

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Celeste was right, Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl realized, in that taking such drastic measures wouldn't win them any friends. Mutually beneficial trade deals with the ISC- even if it stung his pride to admit it- was probably the best way forward for influencing the faction, and perhaps some interconnectedness could make the ISC reconsider what they considered their interests.

"What of the New Republic?" he asked, curious what thoughts Celeste had on the inner core. He himself had little love for the new Supreme Chancellor, finding the man far too power-hungry for his liking, but at the same time he hated jumping on the ISC bandwagon. "There may be ways we can gain influence with some representatives there, too."

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The Senator of Kashyyyk was not arguing, which strongly surprised her at first, because she had expected him to be more stubborn in that regard...but she also appreciated his change of subjects. They had pondered on so many difficult questions, so she almost appreciated the fresh wind. "The New Republic...It's definitely important that we build up a mutual beneficial relationship with them as well, yet the Supreme Chancellor seems...a bit power hungry. I think we should remain cautious and wary. There are important Core worlds, but I'm not quite sure what to make out of the NR and its current course right now..." she admitted with a sigh. The first thing Xerxes did was banning the Jedi from NR space and that was definitely an interesting, yet extreme move. For him, this had surely been a good thing as he has ensured peace with the Sith with that, but she wasn't quite sure whether this was a purely political decision that was supposed to ensure the safety of the NR citizen.


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Celeste had a shrewd head on her shoulders, and Aezzairrfhowrrhudrrl was pleased that she, too, found Alexander Xeres to be concerning. The New Republic's Supreme Chancellor had done little since taking office that the Wookiee approved of, but unlike the ISC, the New Republic was more malleable.

"While the New Republic is centralized under the Supreme Chancellor, we can still conduct business with their Senators. Perhaps we can find one sympathetic to our cause and support them next election cycle? It would mean playing a longer game, but if we play our cards right we can sow the seeds for a strong partnership with the New Republic further down the road?" he suggested. The FWA had, after all, voted a few years ago to consider merging with the New Republic, although that was before Xeres was elected and quashed any interest the FWA had. Like the FWA though, he supposed that despite the New Republic's worrying trajectory that there were still those willing to fight the good fight. Democracies didn't die overnight.

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