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Unprovoked Attack on Dantooine
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| Bernard_Oriel | Date: Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011, 6:17 AM | Message # 1 |
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| Beings of the Senate,
I regret to inform you that Deralia has launched an unprovoked military operation against Dantooine.
I call for a full explanation from Senator Veritas. He will be aware many members have defense commitments to Dantooine and will not idly stand by while Deralia. I have been sent a copy of the following message the Deralians sent the Dantooine Government:
"By authority of the King of Deralia, I hereby deliver the following decree: Due to recent attacks against Deralian citizens by Dantooine-based terrorists on multiple occasions, including an attack on the Deralian moon of Celest, Dantooine is hereby being placed into the protective authority of the Deralian Kingdom until the security situation on this planet improves to the point that it is no longer a threat to Deralia, it's Dominions and Interests, nor any other galactic power."
Deralia has made no effort at diplomatic reconciliation. Deralia has made no effort to bring these "crimes" to the attention of the Senate. Deralia has made no attempt to take non-military action. No evidence has been presented, instead it has opted to assault a member world of the Empire.
Instead it has taken the choice to circumvent the process of diplomacy and negotiation in favour of launching an invasion of Dantooine. Gentlemen, let us all note that this is no mere blockade, but one planet attempting to exert actual control over another.
Vjun recognizes the Government of Exar Ray and not Deralia as the sole legitimate "authority" of Dantooine, and we call upon our fellows in the Senate to do likewise.
Bernard Oriel
Senator for the Planet of Vjun
1st Earl Malreaux (Second Creation)
Vjun Delegation to the Imperial Senate
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| Verence_Terrawin | Date: Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011, 8:05 AM | Message # 2 |
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| I can only condemn these unilateral actions against a peaceful agri world who cannot defend itself against such aggression.
This is a shocking and unprovoked attack. It is inappropriate in the extreme to attack a member world without even the slightest attempt at diplomacy or mediation.
I am truly appalled by this and call for an explanation to be made forthwith.
Verence Terrawin
Senator of Alsakan
First Lord of the Foreign Office, Alsakan
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| Senator_Cambrist | Date: Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011, 1:36 PM | Message # 3 |
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| While Brentaal has no particular interest in Dantooine, and finds it unusual that the Senator of Vjun is raising this issue rather than the Senator of Dantooine (considering the Aeeq situation, Brentaal will provide no assistance to Dantooine's government unless the government demonstrates an interest in its people), I do feel Deralia has an obligation to justify itself in this instance.
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| Titus_Veritas | Date: Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011, 1:43 PM | Message # 4 |
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| Esteemed members of the Senate, my colleagues; I come before you to address these... misleading accusations against my government, and frankly, advantageous political attack against us by parties with no possible interest in this matter other than attempts to benefit from the situation and make gains from it. It is appalling that any conclusion is being made that Deralia is in the wrong, immediately, before even attempting to look into the matter. To believe that Deralia, a world which has acted as a protector and guardian to its Outer Rim brothers, is now acting in blind aggression, is utter non-sense.
We have not come forth to the Senate on this matter because, frankly, Deralia can take care of its own against other singular worlds. There is no use in distracting the assets of other Imperial worlds or that of the Empire itself, in what is, at this time, a Deralian matter. As you all have heard, in the decree issued by the King, we are acting in an act of self-defense, but also in the defense of future targets of aggression against other members of the Empire who may not be able to take care of themselves as we can.
Several attacks have occurred against Deralian citizens, as well as Deralia itself, in recent weeks by Dantooine based terrorist groups. As it has become clear over the past year that the government of Dantooine is incapable of dealing with the problem of the terrorists, we have came to Dantooine to take care of the problem. Those who feign concern throw around words like assault and attack, and while these are words which carry weight to them, they are false identifiers of the action thus far at Dantooine.
There is what we want to believe, what other want to make us believe and there is the truth. The truth is, Deralia has not attacked anyone at Dantooine, and not a single shot has been fired. No act of war has been taken by the Royal Deralian Military Forces against Dantooine thus far. Again, there has been no attack by Deralia on Dantooine. There has, however, been several attacks against Deralia by Dantooine based terrorists, and we will do something about them, if Dantooine refuses to. No longer will our citizens live in fear from attacks by cowards. Terrorism will no longer be tolerated by Deralia, and if you stand with terrorists then you stand against Deralia.
Viceroy Titus Veritas, House Veritas
Consul of the House of Lords
Former Senator of Deralia and the Tammuz Sector (50 BBY - 30 BBY, 18 BBY - 10 BBY)
Former Chairman of the Imperial Senate Defense Committee (18 BBY - 10 BBY)
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| LomenRyuun | Date: Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011, 1:46 PM | Message # 5 |
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| If what you say is true, Senator Veritas, then surely you won't mind if additional vessels are sent to Dantooine to simply observe the situation between Deralia's vessels and Dantooine personnel? I'm sure this can all be resolved without any use of force against Dantooine on Deralia's part.
Lomen Ryuun
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| Senator_Cambrist | Date: Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011, 2:13 PM | Message # 6 |
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| Senator Veritas, this explanation is inadequate. Please be specific; 1.) What reason have you to believe the terrorists are "Dantooine-based"? (i.e. is there infrastructure on Dantooine that Deralia suspects to be in support of the terrorist operations?), 2.) Has Deralia contacted the government of Dantooine and asked them to subdue this supposed terrorist presence?, 3.) If not, what reason have you to believe that "the government of Dantooine is incapable of dealing with the problem of the terrorists," or that it even has knowledge of them? I'm not casting aspersions on this action—Brentaal has no treaty obligations with Dantooine, as Vjun and Druckenwell do. Rather, I'm attempting to see its logic. Please do indulge me, Senator. Wouldn't cooperation with Dantooine's government in a simple law enforcement approach to this terrorist threat be more sensible than, say, declaring the planet Dantooine to be a dominion of Deralia? Seems rather drastic.
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| Exar_Ray | Date: Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011, 2:17 PM | Message # 7 |
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| Senator Veritas, I would watch my tone in this matter if I were you. You claim that Dantooine cannot handle terrorists upon the planet, well I will counter this by saying that you sir, have no control over your Defense Committee with all your hospital visits and leaving the committee to fend for itself in times when we need it. And if you attempt to place troops upon Dantooine, to infringe on our Sovereign rights, then I sir, will combat this. Deralia has no right putting any troops or ships near or on Dantooine without permission from my government, as well as any 'black ops' missions that you may or may not have on Dantooine, and I know Senator, that you favor these type of actions. And if so, if these individuals are captured, then I will see to it that they are tried for illegal activities on Dantooine and also counts of Terrorism. You cry foul over your citizens being treated so poorly, well Senator, it's my turn now. I grow tired of people like you, that claim that their people are so great, and people from lower-populated planets inferior. Well Senator, that ends. I will welcome Druckenwell's vessels as Peace Keepers, as well as any other planet that sees fit. As for Brentaal, I will not ask you to assist us, but I will also not ask you to not assist us. I am taking a stance for my people, as to not allow Senator Veritas and his Navy to enslave my people with their reign of power that does not belong on Dantooine.
Dantooine will not be taken down by some tyrant in a Senate chair. You have no power over Dantooine at all, and if you so wish Senator... I will organize an effort to see that any of your people are removed if they wish.
Message edited by Exar_Ray - Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011, 3:46 PM |
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| Draken_Turot | Date: Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011, 2:25 PM | Message # 8 |
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| Acherin remains with Dantooine and will sent a Gunship to aid with the Coalition of Senators united in this enduring effort! We are all united under one banner! This is not the Republic anymore! We are the Empire! Fighting with each other is a waste of time! Though some people remain to be their own individual.
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| Titus_Veritas | Date: Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011, 4:07 PM | Message # 9 |
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| The main groups behind actions against Deralia, it's citizens, and its interests are two separate entities. One, which has focused on our citizens, is a man called "Colonel" Vincent Le Grange who leads the Garang Irregulars; the second, The People's Front of the Rim, also known by The People's Front of Dantooine, for whom leadership is unknown, but has been confirmed as behind a direct attack on one of Deralia's moons, Celest, which took the lives of several hundred Deralian citizens.
Senator Ray, I do not believe my service to the Senate and the Emperor as Chair of the Defense Committee bears any weight at all to the matter. The fact is, terrorists reside on your world and your government has done nothing about them, at the cost of hundreds of innocent civilians. Now, I have no knowledge of any "black ops" occurring, as no Deralian forces have yet to set foot on Dantooine. If you have proof of such action, please... bring it forward, otherwise I would recommend that you refrain from making false claims that can inflame the situation. Exar... may I call you Exar? My friend, I have supported you as much as I can throughout your freshman year in the Senate. If you search my record, you will find that not once have I spoken negatively about Dantooine, nor any other world, based merely upon population or astrographic location. I do not appreciate claims to the contrary, nor any other false statement made in this chamber. The Senate, like myself, stand for integrety, and I merely want safety and security for my people, as my King does, as I'm sure you do, Senator, for the people of Dantooine.
We are not at Dantooine to take over Dantooine or remove Senator Ray from power. Any statement otherwise is false, and I challenge the individual making such statement to point where my government or myself have said otherwise. We are at Dantooine to ensure that the terrorists, which have taken advantage of a great people whom are one of the unsung heroes, as a culture, to the Republic as it was and the Empire as it is, are found and brought to justice by any means necessary. If any of you doubt our intentions, please... I invite you to observe our actions at Dantooine. However I do warn, any unwarranted attack against Deralian forces will constitute an act of war against Deralia, and will be responded to with appropriate force. Again, I remind all, that Deralia has yet to fire a single shot here... we have attacked no one... no Declaration of War has been made. We are not assaulting Dantooine.
Viceroy Titus Veritas, House Veritas
Consul of the House of Lords
Former Senator of Deralia and the Tammuz Sector (50 BBY - 30 BBY, 18 BBY - 10 BBY)
Former Chairman of the Imperial Senate Defense Committee (18 BBY - 10 BBY)
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| Verence_Terrawin | Date: Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011, 4:18 PM | Message # 10 |
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| Senator Veritas. I decry you. I declaim you from the heights. I call scorn on you down from all the galaxy. Truly it is a day of shame for Deralia.
Whatever your excuse, you attacked Dantooine
- Without bringing your concerns to the Senate or any impartial mediation.
- Without bringing your concerns to the ears of Dantooine's government.
- Without bringing your concerns to the Raioballo Sector Rangers.
This is not acceptable, not acceptable at all. If we do not see the situation improve I will be taking the swiftest actions and surest remedies to improve the situation myself.
Verence Terrawin
Senator of Alsakan
First Lord of the Foreign Office, Alsakan
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| Titus_Veritas | Date: Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011, 4:21 PM | Message # 11 |
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| Senator Terrawin, please clarify how Deralia has attacked Dantooine.
Viceroy Titus Veritas, House Veritas
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Former Senator of Deralia and the Tammuz Sector (50 BBY - 30 BBY, 18 BBY - 10 BBY)
Former Chairman of the Imperial Senate Defense Committee (18 BBY - 10 BBY)
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| Senator_Ordan | Date: Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011, 4:22 PM | Message # 12 |
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| I take a relaxed view of this. Just as with two rats fighting in a barrel, I really don't care about the outcome as it has no bearing on my life and I have nothing at stake.
Two little worlds having a little conflict over some little problems. I think we sully our breath by even wasting it on such an insignificant conflict! Surely someone has a bill about agricultural subsidies or provision of libraries we can discuss?
Senator Hubert Ordan
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| Verence_Terrawin | Date: Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011, 4:24 PM | Message # 13 |
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| You moved a ship of war into their space without provocation and have stated the intent to become the "authority" of Dantooine. Certainly I find it to be different from a blockade in that a blockade does not threaten the sovereignty of a world's government.
The King of Deralia is a coward, a weak king from a weak world attacking the weaker. A truly pathetic man clinging to a title long bereft of glory and majesty.
Withdraw immediately or suffer the consequences. It is your choice, either will result in your humiliation, but better to save the lives of your people.
Back down.
Verence Terrawin
Senator of Alsakan
First Lord of the Foreign Office, Alsakan
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| Bernard_Oriel | Date: Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011, 4:28 PM | Message # 14 |
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| Senator Veritas.
This is directly relevant to considerations of your suitability for the Planetary Defense Committee - how can Deralia claim to represent the planetary defense interests of every world while it is taking aggressive action against one of those worlds?
Whatever your actions, you are disrespecting the sovereignty of one of our members. You have no right to do this! If Dantooine has a "problem" with some criminals, let Dantooine deal with it (if you can prove evidence of a crime).
Bernard Oriel
Senator for the Planet of Vjun
1st Earl Malreaux (Second Creation)
Vjun Delegation to the Imperial Senate
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| Titus_Veritas | Date: Wednesday, 16 Nov 2011, 4:59 PM | Message # 15 |
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| Senator Terrawin, I see nowhere within the matter of this discussion or within the King's decree that seek any statement of intent to become an authority on Dantooine. Placing protective authority, yes... protective authority... in short, we are declaring Dantooine as a protectorate under our defense from the terrorists which have made Dantooine their base of operations.
Hundreds of innocent civilians have been killed by terrorists, and in attempting to bring these horrible individuals to justice, Deralia is the aggressor? Is it even registering to any of you that innocent civilians are dead? Killed by men who would rather orbitally bombard a civilian target rather than attack a military target in an honorable fashion.
Yet again, I must state, as it seems my words are not being understood the first or second time they are spoken, we have not made any aggressive action, no attack has been mounted against Dantooine, and we are not, I repeat, not seeking to remove or attack Dantooine's sovereign government. We are here to hunt down and kill those responsible for heinous and cowardly acts against our people... standing against us, is to stand with these vile and despicable individuals. If you stand against Deralia in its mission to protect itself, you are a terrorist. This is a legal action, carrying the approval of the Ruling Council; bear that in mind, before mounting a crusade against my world built on falsehoods, misstatements and assumption.
Viceroy Titus Veritas, House Veritas
Consul of the House of Lords
Former Senator of Deralia and the Tammuz Sector (50 BBY - 30 BBY, 18 BBY - 10 BBY)
Former Chairman of the Imperial Senate Defense Committee (18 BBY - 10 BBY)
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