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Much was new to the United Kushari Federation.
In five days' time, they had discovered a galaxy beyond their wildest hopes and dreams. A place filled with untold millions of peoples and planets, with technological wonders and riches beyond imagination. It held such promise for them, such hope; it would give the Kushari a future beyond the war-torn skies of their home system, and it would allow them to grow and expand as a people and as a nation.
However, they were by no means alone in the galaxy. Surrounded on all sides by states far more powerful than themselves and lacking a single advantage, their hand had been forced; they saw no choice but to side with a group older and wiser than they, a people who could aid them in the defense of their homes should push come to shove.
Their gaze turned first to the Galactic Alliance, one of their two immediate neighbours. Massive, powerful, and ruled by a democratic government that ensured freedom for its members, it was an ideal candidate for an ally. Their only other options were the warlike Mandalorians, who, while similar in culture to the Kushari, disgusted the race of felines with their violent ways. The Chiss, aggressive and greedy, likewise turned the stomachs of the Kushari, while the Empire utterly terrified them.
It was, therefore, no surprise that the GA had no difficulty bringing them to the table with the offer of an alliance.
In five days' time, they had discovered a galaxy beyond their wildest hopes and dreams. A place filled with untold millions of peoples and planets, with technological wonders and riches beyond imagination. It held such promise for them, such hope; it would give the Kushari a future beyond the war-torn skies of their home system, and it would allow them to grow and expand as a people and as a nation.
However, they were by no means alone in the galaxy. Surrounded on all sides by states far more powerful than themselves and lacking a single advantage, their hand had been forced; they saw no choice but to side with a group older and wiser than they, a people who could aid them in the defense of their homes should push come to shove.
Their gaze turned first to the Galactic Alliance, one of their two immediate neighbours. Massive, powerful, and ruled by a democratic government that ensured freedom for its members, it was an ideal candidate for an ally. Their only other options were the warlike Mandalorians, who, while similar in culture to the Kushari, disgusted the race of felines with their violent ways. The Chiss, aggressive and greedy, likewise turned the stomachs of the Kushari, while the Empire utterly terrified them.
It was, therefore, no surprise that the GA had no difficulty bringing them to the table with the offer of an alliance.
A day had elapsed as the Kushari dispatched a courier ship back to their homeworld with the news. The Federation High Council ruled on the offer, it went to the Prime Minister's office, and then a decision was returned to Lord-Admiral Jun Sajuuk-Sjet of DSEG.
Negotiations were to be commenced, though caution was to be taken to ensure that the Kushari would be an equal member state within the Alliance and not a subject. Jun, delighted by the news, immediately set out for Coruscant aboard the Serenity, an advanced Corvette. Upon arrival, he and his personal guard boarded a Meadowlark dropship and were escorted to the Capitol Building upon Coruscant.
Upon landing, Jun was whisked inside after a brief security check while his guards stayed with the dropship. The Kushari wore strictly utilitarian clothing - a flat black combat jacket and pants, worn bloused into his boots, with a simple patrol cap with slits for his ears perched atop his head. Three gold rank bars adorned each shoulder, while a miniature version of the Kushari Flag was at the front of his cap, consisting of two deep red wings flanking their homeworld and its solitary moon. It was a simple, unassuming uniform, one that showcased the mindset of the species it represented.
He was taken to the Chief of State's office, where the guards paused to alert the secretary to his arrival. Jun was ushered inside a moment or so later.
The feline wasted no time surveying the office or the Chief. Instead, he introduced himself straight away - there'd by time to stare at the undoubtedly lavish office once names were exchanged.
He gave a short bow of his head and spoke, "Chief Lamartine, my name is Lord-Admiral Jun Sefu Sajuuk-Sjet, commanding officer of the Deep Space Expeditionary Group and representative of the United Kushari Federation. It is an honor to meet you, sir."