The Rebel Faction

ha. We'll only attend a peace conference which is biased against such acts of terror as the construction of the Death Star. Mr. Antilles, by refusing this, is essentially declaring that he is impartial when it comes to the eradication of a world. Diplomats should be defined by their moral fortitude, not by their ability to stand by with a wry grin, a full pocketbook and a lack of idealism and allow others to be eradicated.

Neutral? I spit in the face of neutral. Those people who would declare themselves neutral should themselves become a victim of the death star, and cry out as the "neutral" parties of the galaxy refuse to help them.

Admiral, I understand that you think of neutrality as weak. But that is because you confuse neutrality with indifference. Any protozoan can figure out that if I were indifferent and apathetic, as you portray me, then I wouldn't have taken time out of my busy day to make this broadcast. When I said I find neither side in the right, surely you deduced that what was implied was "Both sides are in the wrong." I understand that TJE has commited some heinous acts. But TNO wears no halo, Admiral. In our meetings, I find my neutral comments attacked by your vibro-axe. I find you no more and no less beligerent than Emperor Fearsons. It is clear to me that you want this war to go on. Now that I think of it you have never stated otherwise; you have only stated that TJE turn over exactly what you want them turn over, destroy exactly what you want them to destroy, and demand that if they answer at all, they may only say "Yes, dear." That is a contradiction to the term "initiation of negotiations."

Queen Malyndar, your kindness during my "new kid on the block" stage will never stop being appreciated. On the other hand, your sidetaking in this conflict when you have nothing to offer but words, now that your military aide from Hapes has disappeared, will never stop being criticized. You call the document demanding the non-negotiable surrender of TJE to TNO a "humble...document." Madam, the term "ultimatum" could be applied to that document if the two parties weren't already in a state of war. I'm convinced that if TJE were to surrender, TNO would not accept it. It is evident that TNO simply wants to prolong this war. However, TJE was not in the right in building a death star and, if I may quote Viryn Quell, "blacklisting [cutting off tibanna gas supply to] everyone who hasn't taken...Fearsons out for an icecream cone." As I said, neither side is in the right, nor will they be until both subject themselves to unbiased negotiations.

If neutrality is looked upon as weak by the two of you, I am not surprised at Admiral Drackiss, as we have spoken before. However, your Highness, I am somewhat disappointed. You don't see the galaxy at war, you see TDO joining the winning side of a destructive conflict and getting something out of it. Vinda Corporation gets nothing out of this, other than the satisfaction of ending a war. But to do that, all parties involved must desire peace. A final message to the queen: If one regrets something, that means that they wish they hadn't done it. You have no such wish. You don't regret that for the sake of an alliance with a faction, soon to have a monopoly on fleets, you'll sneer at peace.

In closing, I implore both groups to allow representation at this peace conference. Anyone can destroy peace, but to make peace, that is true power, a power that everyone has. It's a question of whether or not one wishes to use that power, and I have been shown here today, that that power will remain dormant in TNO and her allies. However, a peacemaker can't give up because of a little bit of resistance to peace. If they did, there would never be any peace. Please, accept our invitation. We bear no ill will, our criticism is neutral and constructive. I beg TNO to reconsider.

Obviously, given that the SW galaxy uses a completely different calendar, and time is warped in translation from our's to TRF's, the date 08/07/02 is incorrect in IC terms. It's fine to use them under the assumption that your character is really saying something different in it's place, but I wouldn't make a habit of it. Just a thought.

I stated my beefs with both TJE and TNO. For the third, and hopefully final time, I find neither side in the right. If your closing statement is true, that "there is no winning side" in any situation, then what is the purpose of war? What is the purpose of TNO and TJE's conflict?

And with all respect due, Your Highness, you are not militarily active because you don't have the resources necessary to be so...yet. I don't hesitate to say that your faction is a large political voice in the galaxy: it has you FOR a voice. However, militarily you are vulnerable, and so I worry for you and your people. I worry that your talk will lead to something more. Your right to support TNO is not challenged. But, while in your service, it was my hope that Dreena could be the site of the peace conference. But you took a side. You were drawn into this war.

And also, there is no way to work for peace, other than to ask for it. If I were to DEMAND that TNO calm down with their harsh demands, or if I were to DEMAND that TJE give all their assets to TNO, I'd be hated by both sides. But that wouldn't change that those two sides hated each other. So, I prefer to ask that TNO and TJE meet with me, or any diplomat of MUTUAL CHOICE. Surely your Highness does not wish for TJE's voice to be silenced. I understand that TJE has done some horrible things, TERRIBLE things. But, as I previously stated, TNO wears no halo. In fact, NO ONE does. You and I agree that the construction of the death star was a mistake, a mistake that lead to the prolonging of this war. Ok, scrap the death star and we can move on to asset surrender.

I respect that TNO has the upper hand in this war. I understand that it is their martial right to grind TJE into the ground and put out their light in the universe. I acknowledge that right, but I don't think that that is the way negotiations should be conducted. I have been called stubborn, when your allies, your Highness, make nonnegotiable demands. If they want to make a treaty draft, and ask if TJE has any ammendment to make to it, then THAT is an attempt at peace. Obviously, seeing as TNO is on top as of this second, TJE can make no huge ammends to it. However, surely it is better to let TJE speak than to make Admiral Drackiss appear a beligerent man who's trying to shove his demands down TJE's throat. I am not calling him that; I am saying that people who don't know him at all will perceive him that way. I had the pleasure of meeting him before TNO's victory was almost inevitable. He welcomed me heartily, until I mentioned negotiating with Fearsons. But let that be a credit to Admiral Drackiss; he is kind to strangers; he uses an "innocent until proven guilty" system of judgement. And, while I don't believe I proved myself guilty of anything other than trying to help, I don't see things through his eyes, and understand that only he does.

Now, to TJE. TJE hasn't even responded to this invitation. I suppose your response is better than no response. So, Admiral, your Highness, I give you that credit.

I also extend my condolences to all lives lost during this conflict, which should never have taken place. I respect that it was a military subordinate of TJE who started this conflict, and that gives TJE responsibilty for reparations, etcetera. I also was not a fan of TJE's tibanna gas monopoly, a terrible regime in which your import of tibanna gas depended on your standing with Emperor Fearsons. I am happy that now that problem is on the road to recovery.

Now, rather than saying "It was nobody's fault," I'd rather say "I find everybody with some fault." The right to deny that fault shall not be challenged. But, as I said, the only way to work for peace is to ask for it. If you demand, you make people mad. The devil take it, I've <!--EZCODE BOLD START--> asked<!--EZCODE BOLD END--> and I've made people mad, so it's really a no-win situation for peace.

Vinda Corp simply wants this conflict to end. We do NOT label you as a military agressor because it is impossible for you to be so. We welcome you to our peace conference as well, your Highness, accompanied or unaccompanied by TNO. As I said, if you regret something, it means you think you shouldn't have done it. And I know you have no regret over abstaining from the peace conference. You have every right to follow your allies actions; that is what allies do. However, <!--EZCODE BOLD START--> I<!--EZCODE BOLD END--> have been charged as a man who stood by laughing as myriad people have died in this bloody war. The thought of it is sickening, that the honorable Admiral de TNO would suggest something so horrible. That I cheer as countless men and women are incinerated. I'm shocked. However, Emperor Fearsons, also is not my best friend. He and I were never on wonderful terms. The last I met with him, I mediated negotiations with him and MonCal. But that was a while back.

A final request: Please, come and negotiate with TJE on Brentaal. Put away your pride, for pride is a disgusting thing. If I were worried about pride, would I be begging? Do you think I expect positive feedback from a galactic audience watching me on my knees begging you people for peace? VC wishes for both sides to speak, seeing as the right to speak is supported by all factions in this galaxy of free men and women. If it will please TNO, they may speak first. Also, TDO, IDT, TJE, and all the others who wish to may speak.

And to TJE: would you rather be crushed than to at least acknowledge this attempt to bring peace to the galaxy? It would appear so. At least do as the Admiral did and say, "We'd be happy to negotiate. We just don't want you to mediate."

To both parties: I await your final answer. After I have received them the following will occur:

Scenario 1: Both parties say, "Ok, I'm willing to sweat for the sake of peace."
Action 1: I will give you specifics as to where we can meet.

Scenario 2: Both parties say, "War is fun. Let's keep it goin."
Action 2: I say, "Ok, I tried, I was turned down. I apologize for taking up everyone's time. I wish everyone well and hope someone else will be more successful than I."

Scenario 3: One party says one thing and the other says another.
Action 3: I say, "Without one, the other cannot negotiate. I apologize for taking up everyone's time. I wish everyone well and hope someone else will be more successful than I."

Good

"If that is your destiny,"

I bid everyone farewell......for now.