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| Gemmell | Date: Monday, 02 Apr 2012, 1:02 PM | Message # 1 |
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From: Captain Anderson; Endeavor
Subject: Cronese Mandate
Sirs,
This message is to inform you that currently the Endeavor is awaiting orders while docked in the Imperial berth at Chandaar. I've received various bits and pieces of information concerning the blockade and the happenings in the Cronese Mandate while stationed at the berth. I believe that a simple and easy solution can come of this that would be best for both sides. Sirs, I understand that I am merely a Captain in the Imperial Navy, though I've seen enough of the situation to understand and suggest that the Empire put in place an Imperial Governor for the time being that would be able to ensure that the continued hostilities both against the Cronese Mandate, and the Ethnic Cronese, as well as any hostile intents from the Cronese to its neighbors, or from its neighbors to the Cronese can be kept under control and dealt with through the new office of the Imperial Governor put in place.
Signed,
Captain Sevarius Anderson
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Not a bad suggestion? Although perhaps too direct, I think it would behove us all to mind that both King Robeir and the two Imperial Senators for the region have expressed profound discontent with the Empire, both being made uncomfortable by the presence of the Imperial Military.
I think certainly if King Robeir wishes to keep the throne granted by the Emperor, then he must be beholden to the "message" of the New Order. That message is unity among men, not division. That message is leaving in the past ethnic differences and Imperialization of culture, not focus on division. Frankly, I'm not happy that we didn't know about these new ships in detail until now.
Does the Grand Vizier take a view on this? Or any of our other esteemed colleagues? I certainly feel the reins need to be tightened, but I think we naturally need to do this without giving any appearance of doing so, directly appointing a Governor above the King would be a perhaps uncouth move in my opinion, one which could polarize opinion against us. I would certainly favour a (perhaps still interventionist) but less overt approach. Perhaps appointing his staff directly, placing COMPNOR men around him.. letting him see that the Empire is displeased would perhaps simply bring him into line?
Lord Gregorious Gemmell
Advisor to the Emperor
Imperial Ruling Council
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| Sate_Pestage | Date: Tuesday, 03 Apr 2012, 7:51 PM | Message # 2 |
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| We've all heard the concerns of our friends at Seinar about these "custom" vessels the Mandate is sporting. It has frustrated me also that it's taken this long for Robeir to acknowledge and explain them to us, in spite of the attempts of the Council to find out for some months. In any case, I think we're agreed that the development of these vessels must be curtailed, and I'm pleased to inform you all that Robeir seems to be aware of our wishes on this and has suspended research and development indefinitely. My sources also tell me he's phasing out the "custom" vessels he's already adopted into his fleet. It is good to know that on this issue, Robeir shows no sign of resisting us.
More broadly, I'm rather reluctant to have an Imperial Governor appointed, if for no other reason than it would admit the inadequacy of the Imperial mandate there. Robeir was intended to be the equivalent of a Governor or Moff, and in order to command a degree of credibility among the Cronese, he was chosen from among them. This was a mistake, perhaps—obviously, he's imbued with the ethnic prejudices of his people and this has colored his decision-making. But here, too, it would appear that he's seen reason and agreed to Senator Ordan's demands that the Cronese Mandate not project itself into any more ethnic disputes (for those of you, friends, who don't follow the Senate as closely as I do).
To be sure, Robeir's rule has been frustrating for us, characterized by intemperate and inpolitic words and interventionist escapades. This has been the cause of a minor furor in the Senate over the last few months. However, despite this, there's no indication that Robeir is beyond our control—indeed, he has accommodated our wishes in every instance I can recall (though not always in a timely manner). Moreover, we have quite a lot of "insurance" in the form of Imperial Intelligence operations and operatives in the Cronese Mandate (see this document, gentlemen). This is along the lines you suggested, is it not, Lord Gemmell?
But as for making an expression of displeasure to Robeir, I'm not sure it's necessary, is it? He doesn't react well to such things, and as long as he remains obedient to the Council I see no reason to discomfit him as long as he's accommodating us. Though I would support—and I know His Majesty would too—a re-culturalization of the Cronese Mandate. This is a long-term goal of the aforementioned Intelligence operations, and I've been content with the pace and progress of them thus far.
Sate Pestage
Grand Vizier of the Empire
Assistant to Emperor Palpatine
Chair of the Imperial Senate
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| Dorian_Covell | Date: Tuesday, 03 Apr 2012, 8:10 PM | Message # 3 |
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| I do believe the operations the Grand Vizier speaks of is indeed sufficient, although perhaps the current situation warrants a step-up in those operations? Maybe bring in the ISB to help the Imperialist parties and their efforts. Gain further inside agents would be of benefit, as the current internal agents Intellience has acquired have been of enormous benefit. It pleases me, regardless of the need of further operations to ensure control, that Robeir has, as he should and has come expected to, relented to our demands. We could possibly encourage more timely reactions by a reminder that his rule, and his life, is in our hands, not his own as he seems inclined to believe at times. I'm sure an Inquisitor could make this well known, or a "miss" by one of our many assassins.
On the matter of an Imperial Governor; perhaps we might consider appointing Moff Versio the position of "Imperial Attache to the Cronese Mandate", and same to the Tion Hegemony, or something of equivelent title. His proximity to the Mandate and Hegemony, and clear results thus far, work to our benefit, as does his reputation. A middle ground option between the public appointment of Governors to the other regions of the Tion Cluster, and the alternative of doing everything behind-the-scenes. In the public eye, we can spin it as a move to help aid the still developing governments into those worthy of galactic presence, or something similar, while privately, it can be made clear to the Cronese and Tionese leaders that we are displeased with the way things are going and show that we are taking a direct interest in the matters at hand.
I agree, ultimately, with the Grand Vizier that a public expression of displeasure is not necessary, but I disagree with, and I relent this is more assumption, the notion that we are doing all that we are capable at the moment. I do agree on Vizier ((Advisor?)) Gemmell's suggestion, on the matter of replacing Robeir's court and staff with COMPNOR agents; but like I said, and the Grand Vizier, a more public move is not necessary... at this time.
Dorian Covell
Vizier of Government Affairs
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| Sate_Pestage | Date: Tuesday, 03 Apr 2012, 8:24 PM | Message # 4 |
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| I think we should be reluctant to bring the ISB into this—they're justifiably heavy-handed in dealing with suspected disloyalty, but I don't think we suspect disloyalty here, do we? Robeir is no Mon Mothma or Mical de Crion, and secessionists like Lord Zarcaine appear to have been purged from his court. No, we'd rather continue to do this through Imperial Intelligence, surely, which already has an operational network in the Cronese Mandate. Personally, I'd prefer to cultivate one of Robeir's entourage as an informant—either that, or replace one with a COMPNOR informant, as you gentlemen have suggested. But one should be adequate, no? A light footprint would allow us to discern the mood in Robeir's court and whether his peaceful gestures of late are sincere or, well, mere gestures. It seems to me either COMPNOR, Imperial Intelligence, or perhaps one of His Majesty's own operatives would all suffice for this task.
Sate Pestage
Grand Vizier of the Empire
Assistant to Emperor Palpatine
Chair of the Imperial Senate
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| Ars_Dangor | Date: Tuesday, 03 Apr 2012, 9:02 PM | Message # 5 |
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| From a public relations perspective, whatever we do we should do quietly. All the indications I'm hearing from Chandaar is that the Cronese comedy of errors is coming to an end, as Robeir is determined to unconditionally withdraw from galactic politics. I think we should encourage this (as long as the Cronese Mandate remains a lucrative Imperial trading hub, naturally). I think we shouldn't do anything that's going to be newsworthy—whether that means a discreet visit from one of the Emperor's operatives or the placement of a COMPNOR informant in Robeir's court, I leave to you, gentlemen.
As for the Senate, while the endless debate over this does succeed in making the Senate look daft and dysfunctional, I fear it's also making us look impotent and the Grand Vizier should do what he can to end it already.
Vizier Ars Dangor
Adviser to the Emperor
Spokesman for the Imperial Ruling Council
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| Sate_Pestage | Date: Tuesday, 03 Apr 2012, 9:07 PM | Message # 6 |
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| I'll have you know it isn't easy babysitting all of those egos in the Senate. Ask Vizier Covell.
Sate Pestage
Grand Vizier of the Empire
Assistant to Emperor Palpatine
Chair of the Imperial Senate
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| Dorian_Covell | Date: Tuesday, 03 Apr 2012, 9:10 PM | Message # 7 |
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| Indeed. The Grand Vizier has no idea how many times I have one of them complaining to me a day; I only send the credible ones, and of those only the ones I can't deal with personally, his way. Thank the Emperor for our personal skyhook retreats, otherwise I might need a vacation every month.
Dorian Covell
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