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Post by Chancellor Cihlbar on May 10, 2014 21:33:09 GMT -8
Cihlbar’s bulbous eyes rested on the Rendili Vice Chancellor. “Regardless of our personal feelings about the Jedi, they have sacrificed everything for the Republic. And the Yavin system and Carida of the Corel system are both apart of the Republic. The jedi establishments employed local citizens for logistical support. And you understand those Jedi establishments are small economies themselves. Civilian casualties and collateral damages have been documented!” Cilbar points to one of the datapads that still lay astray from the interaction previous then this meeting.
Cihlbar takes a breath. “I have just expelled Master Son’tir from my Advisory committee, regardless of my personal support of the Jedi Order. That man is a personal friend who has saved my life on more than occasion. Yet, to reflect my support for my colleagues and this Republic’s Senate, I have sacrificed his advice and protection. Now we need to begin to not only repair this relationship with Jedi; but we also will need their support in the inevitable coming storm. There is more to our troubles then the Jedi Order.”
“What to we know about the Darktide’s interest in Republic aid? And what of the Galactic Empire? Have we received any emissaries? If we, I haven’t heard anything. With the measures that GE have taken to develop, they will be looking to rejoin the larger galaxy. The Republic cannot afford to enter another conflict until our military infrastructure is rebuilt.”
Cihlbar allows the room for Darma to speak.
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Post by Vice-Chancellor Darma on May 17, 2014 13:36:06 GMT -8
Dama knew that some civilians had been lost to the mandolorians, he also knew that those numbers were insignificant, statistically because they were less than half of the citizens lost to work related accidents in any given year for the last three hundred years. Still, that did not make the losses irrelevant, they deserve a response, the problem was the republic had no response to give except to shore-up it's weaknesses and hope it didn't happen again, or else invite other calamities by acting foolishly in one manner or another. He was not so certain that the jedi had acted in anything but their own desperate need to survive, but he was willing to concede that perhaps some of the jedi still lived up to the ideas they preached.
I will not hinder the mending of the rift, but I personally think that at least some of the Jedi should be held accountable for their part in the war; but that can come later. What do we know for certain about DT's pleas for aid? Almost nothing, though it seems very likely that the request was little more than ploy for a sith lord to insult the republic and weave a web of confusion and discord among the senators of the republic, while getting a feel for our resolve in general. I have not received news of any such emissary, so not yet, though I expect to hear from them soon enough, if only so they can keep tabs on us. On that matter you are completely correct, we must have a military, unfortunately our lack is more severe than mere materiel deficits, we have to few men to man the few vessels we have and most of them are barely more than raw recruits. The material portions are coming together, but we need more personnel, and more training for the personnel we already have. Many of our officers were awarded their commissions based on political ties, not merit or any modicum of skill. I almost want to suggest that we acquire a droid navy, but it has not proved very efficient in the years past so I doubt it would do us much good either. I have no solutions for this severe short coming, thus my allowance of the Vor War host into the republic, they have the soldiers, training and equipment to fight a war if necessary, and the experience to do it well. Perhaps they will be enough to hold our enemies at bay until we can pull together a respectable military. We are trying the best we can to increase recruit numbers and the quality of training that each recruit receives, but progress is slow in manifesting, and the whole process is time consuming enough to begin with. I'm just glad that everyone seems to have worn themselves out for the time being and hope that they cannot re-build faster than we can build.
Darma was clearly distressed by the state of the Repbulic's military, having faced personal loss because of Rendili's own lack of military in the not so distant past, he was horrified by the thought of something like that situation happening on a galactic scale. He shivered at the thought, the jedi were supposed to be able to prevent that from happening, but he no longer trusted the mystic recluses to care about anything beyond their own precious abodes. He hoped they wouldn't be needed, but knew that was as likely as Hoth melting the same day Mustafar froze over and Tatooine became a vibrant jungle world, without the aid of terraforming. The next few years would be dark and desperate years for the Republic, Darma hoped it would survive.
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Post by Chancellor Cihlbar on May 20, 2014 22:42:53 GMT -8
It is clear that Darma's passions are coming back into line with Cihlbar's. Cihlbar blinks his bulbous eyes in contemplations. . . after a moment, his webbed hands begins tapping the flat screened computer built into the surface of his desk.
"We need to begin tapping into the shipyards on both Corellia and Mon Calamari and get those going. I will speak with the representatives a the Council Shell to allow conscripted naval officers from the Dac Defense Force to take commissions for the Galactic Republic. We will send Senator Caranov to do a recruitment tour in the Five Worlds, Correl System, to scare up support for the Carida Rangers Academy.
What of the Hapans? The Consortia and the Queen Mother has been uncharacteristically quiet about all of this? We could use their support, their warriors as well as their Battle Dragons at this moment."
Cihlbar allows Darma the room in the conversation as he continues to data cipher. . .
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Post by Vice-Chancellor Darma on May 24, 2014 13:28:16 GMT -8
Darma considered the question... What had become of the Hapans? Darma now recalled that their pod had minimal if any staff of late in the senate, and that it had done little without first consulting it's allies in the senate. He was un-aware of any trouble in the hapes cluster but he had been quite focused on the more obvious issues of Ryloth, the Republic, and the Jedi of late.
I have not been in communication with the delegation from Hapan, but their pod is usually staffed, so I assume they haven't completely withdrawn from the republic. Perhaps they are having some civil difficulties of their own, or maybe they are preparing to return to their isolationist stance, it would certainly make life easier for them. I'll look into it, I'll also see to boosting recruitment into the Repbulic navy from Rendili's booming population. I will also look in on Fresia's representatives, another fairly recent addition to the republic, with a foot in military contracting at the very least. I don't expect much from them though, they've always been rather secretive and withdrawn from the general proceedings of the republic. Naboo will not be likely to have many willing to serve the republic in such a potentially violent manner and Ryltoh is still building it's own defenses, so we shouldn't expect much aid from there either.
How should we organize the Navy? It's a skeletal thing now, I now, so organization isn't a massive problem, but it will become an issue as the navy grows into a proper size and complexity befitting the defense of this republic. Should they be made to defend individual planets, whole sectors, or even rims? Hmm, another item to bring before the military council, but perhaps you have some suggestions?
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Post by Chancellor Cihlbar on May 27, 2014 22:42:11 GMT -8
I will leave the particulars of the naval organization to you and the military committee, if you prefer I can call Admiral Vrenka to discuss such things. But one thing is for sure: we need to shore up our defenses as soon as possible. the Republic has dwindled and our enemies are all around us. If our democracy must succeed, we must give our delegates some direction. And make no mistake, Budi: we will no longer be considered soft leaders. If the Senate is committed to inaction-- so be it. We will act in their name; and if they do not like it-- they can exercise their rights to block our actions. At least they will do SOMETHING.
The sarcasm would not be lost on his Vice Chancellor; though the stresses of their individual duties had weighed them down, they have served together long enough to understand each other's nuances.
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Post by Vice-Chancellor Darma on Jun 24, 2014 15:24:04 GMT -8
Budi chuckled at Chilbar's sarcastic comment, it was a pleasant deviation from the weighty matters under discussion till now. Leaning back in his seat, Budi gave an answer that was both serious and in jest, so as to preserve the mood but still convey his point without confusion.
Very well then, So let it be. What direction did you have mind, Supreme Chancellor?
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Post by Chancellor Cihlbar on Jun 30, 2014 11:51:47 GMT -8
We will commission fleet by executive order rather then waiting for legislative action. We will appoint emissaries to the Jedi, and we must bring in loyal contributors to the cause from the Senate into a joint session planning meeting. Bring those positive advocates into leadership roles and condemn those blocking progress-- holding frequent press conferences publicly calling out Senators for their apathy. Let their constituents oust them. We also need to go on a public tour of our member systems, showing them a show of strength. That their leadership hasn't forgotten them. Then focus on neutral factions and systems near the Republic space. We have had too much infiltration of our sovereign space; the best way to do that is to recruit buffer systems and reconnaissance bases to send preliminary data before the enemy is on our shore, so to speak.
The voice of Mon Cala was stern, quick and efficient with each thought; they didn't seem like suggestions, or orders-- but a methodic plan laid out.
We also need to dispatch agents to the Empire to gather intelligence about their goings on, who is coming and going through their inner sanctum, how is their hierarchy established, fleet sizes and commanders, their tactics, etc. We have to be prepared.
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Post by Vice-Chancellor Darma on Jun 30, 2014 17:57:58 GMT -8
That was going to ruffle some feathers, using XO's to make the fleets, but Darma approved of the idea. It was the best solution to fixing the great disparity of defences for the republic. The public Rallies would be good pr work as well as giving sectors the new defences they would need. The turn over in leadership, was something we desperately needed, and business as usual. The neutral systems unfortunately would be difficult considering the lack of our ability to handle the Mando Crusade with any degree of efficiency or sufficiency, but that would be left to the Diplomatic core. Darma considered the possibility of sending agents into the empire, and new that was going be a more personal challenge, assuming of course that Crom'nen didn't weasel that little project into his own bag. He wondered how he would go about nullifying the force user's advantages in the realm of intelligence.
We will need to see if the Jedi can be of any assistance in gathering intel from the empire, or else hire mercenaries to do the reconnaissances, until we can get a serious intel corp of our own together. That aside, you have a solid and achievable plan. I look forward to aiding you in it's implementation.
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Post by Chancellor Cihlbar on Jul 9, 2014 17:33:05 GMT -8
Very well, then.
Cihlbar takes a moment to consult his datapad in front him before continuing.
What do you know of the Dressel people? From I understand, after the instability the Mandalorian Aggression created for them (a Jedi skirmish happened apon them), the local government is weighing their options about joining a particular faction. This would be a crucial system for the Republic to obtain. It's centered on a major trade route and, because of that, it is the hub to one of the largest free market centers in the Mid Rim. The commerce and reconnaissance base this system would generate could prove advantageous to the Republic. Whatever happens with Dressel however, they must not join the Empire.
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Post by Vice-Chancellor Darma on Jul 13, 2014 12:23:11 GMT -8
That should be easy enough to work out, personel counts were low, but this kind of work could be contracted out for the most part. And a few jedi might prove useful if they aren't to busy to help out.
A team of Consulars from the Jedi should be able to help with that, though I think it would also be wise to run several other angles if possible. I have few ideas, but will have to look into things to see how plausible they are. Any other thoughts on Dressel? Unless it comes to a out right battle for the planet I'm confident in our capacity to sway it into our folds.
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Post by Chancellor Cihlbar on Jul 13, 2014 23:13:44 GMT -8
Cihlbar contemplates his colleagues suggestion.
Yes, I believe some jedi presence will serve us well; but we want the Dressel people to believe our gestures are sincere. I think this mission will require a more personal touch.
Cihlbar's bulbous eyes contemplate the mess that was still laying astray at the foot of his desk. A physical manifestation of a metaphysical and metaphorical microcosm of what the Galactic Senate.
Unless you want to suggest someone, I will send an envoy in my stead while I try and . . . clean up this mess.
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Post by Vice-Chancellor Darma on Jul 14, 2014 20:33:00 GMT -8
Darma thought for a moment but no names sprang to the front of his mind, so he shook his head as he responded.
No one in particular comes to mind, but I've not had much interaction with the diplomatic core of the republic of late, something I'd like to remedy but haven't found the time for yet.
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Post by Chancellor Cihlbar on Jul 14, 2014 23:49:53 GMT -8
Very well then. Come Darma, if you have no other items to discuss. I want us to be on the same page when we present our united front to the Senate. We will squelch the naysayers. Announce our addendae and prepare our military rebuilding (which I will leave to you and the Grand Admiral), and I will plan out the publicity tour. I will expect you to join me at some point, or to represent me in my stead at some of our other systems when touring.
It wasn't a question; the aqua skinned Mon Calamari rose and held a webbed hand out in front of him, inviting the Vice Chancellor out of the ironically tranquil sounding offices as the waterfalls flowed-- and Cihlbar shuffles over the still tumultuous mess from the emotional encounter just minutes before.
Come, Darma. We will call the Senate together, if they are not pleased with our initiatives they can do what they are charged to do-- legislate otherwise.
With nothing else the pair is joined by a pair of Senatorial honor guards as they make their way to the Senate Rotunda. . . .
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