It had been barely an hour since Alexander had been declared the new Supreme Chancellor of the Republic and it was now time for his first address. Walking up the podium set out for him by his media team, he took a moment to run his hands across the wooden surface, his fingers tracing the lines of the Supreme Chancellor’s seal on the front. As he prepared himself to speak, two women quickly approached him, one applied a final bit of makeup to help keep the glare off his forehead, the other attached a republic pin to his jacket and straightened his tie.
To each side of the podium and the Chancellor hung flags of the New Republic, now more than ever he needed to be a symbol of patriotism within the government. The main holo-cam was moved into place as someone started counting down from five, four, three…
“Ladies and Gentleman of the Republic, I have just left the Senatorial Chamber to speak to you today. I want to say what an enormous privilege and honour it is to be trusted with this government and I am deeply conscious of that privilege and honour at this time.” He began in the calm voice the galaxy was quickly associating with the man.
“I would like to first say this word about my opponent in the election, Senator Hedarial of Byss. Even though obviously I profoundly disagreed with many of the things he may have said during the course of this campaign, I thought he showed extraordinary stoicism and resilience in very difficult circumstances and I said to him only moments ago that I wish him well, I wish him the very best of luck in the future and I hope that he will bring all these traits with him as we continue to work towards a better Republic.”
“Today is a remarkable and historic day, as our Honourable Senators made the choice to invest into me this most sacred seat and I am in no doubt at all as to what it means. It is a mandate for reform and for investment in the future of our Great Republic. A mandate that is expected to be delivered without falter or delay. In the course of the campaign we have just had, I set out in a series of speeches the changes that I believe our Republic needs to see.”
“Investment within the economy, the establishment of trade links with the Consortium, Alliance and the many independent worlds littered throughout the Galaxy. The continued deployment of the AMS vacaine, the establishment of a Relief and Health body to bolster the good work done by the ISCRA. Establish and encourage the skills and talents and education of the Republic Citizens so that everyone of us can reach our maximum potential. With this we will become a pillar of scientific and cultural advancement that the whole galaxy will envy. To reform our criminal justice system. There is no issue that touches our citizens more deeply than crime and law and order on our streets and we need to make the changes there so that we have a criminal justice system that punishes the criminal, but also offers those convicted of crime the chance to rehabilitate and get their way out of a life of crime.” He continued, speaking with his hands showing a little passion to the audience behind his calm exterior.
“These changes will not be easy, they will be hard. But I feel the great citizens of our Republic are a special people, ones that can dig down deep, when times are difficult and push through and strive for a better tomorrow, no matter the adversity put in their way.”
“Finally.”
“Although a hundred decisions and choices have already fallen at my feet in this past hour, one above all takes precedence. The Jedi Order and the Sith Empire.” Alexander gripped the edge of the podium and leaned slightly forward towards the camera. “As seen over the past few years and the millenia before it. The Jedi Order, no matter the good will they have or the great deeds they have given to the galaxy. They always bring with them one thing to the galaxy and those that ally with them. Death and Destruction.” Alexander clenched his jaw for a moment, this needed to appear a hard choice.
“That is why, fifteen minuets ago, as my first act as Supreme Chancellor of the New Republic. I have signed an executive order, which bans all members of the Jedi Order from Republic Space. Their presence within our borders will be seen as an illegal act and they will be detained accordingly. This order comes into effect by midnight Coruscant Central Time tomorrow. I ask that all Jedi within the Republic please leave quietly and without fuss, our alliance is now over.”
Straightening himself back up, he pulled on the cuffs of his shirt to pull them tight. “I then say this to your Empress Andruil and the Imperial Council. We propose an immediate ceasefire between our two Governments with the discussions of a full end to hostilities to begin at best haste.”
“Free People of the Republic, I hope this shows to you that I stick to my word, my ideals. And I can promise you today, that your faith in me will not be misplaced. I will make our Republic a bastion of prosperity and abundance for all people within our borders. For I am your Supreme Chancellor and it is my honour and privilege to serve you and I will not fail in this sacred trust you have given to me.”
“Thank you and goodbye.”
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