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A Proposal to the New Republic
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| Drayson_de_Vega | Date: Thursday, 04 Feb 2010, 8:48 PM | Message # 1 |
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| Gentlebeings of the Senate, I see many familiar faces in this chamber and many new ones as well. Some of you will recall that I once had the honor to serve among you in this chamber, before I resigned to dedicate myself more fully to philanthropic pursuits. Those of you who do know me will know that I am a man who has been committed to the New Republic throughout his career, both in the public and private sector. It is in this spirit that I offer a proposal of interest to us both. I am presently the CEO of Patriot Defense Services, Inc.—a military contractor that works with many systems, and their governments, to defend against pirates, insurgents, and various enemies of the peace. I like to believe that PDS, Inc. works in harmony with the Republic, defending its worlds and shouldering some of the burden of its military. We have also supported the Republic in the sense that we have been one of the foremost purchasers of its surplus armaments, and it is this which I would like to discuss. I propose that Patriot Defense Services be the primary reseller of New Republic surplus armor, weapons, vehicles, and so on. This would simplify the task for the Republic and, with PDS as its partner, it can be confident that this equipment will be sold only to feal and responsible governments and organizations. This is especially important as the Chief of State pursues a policy of disarming redundant portions of the armed forces and, thus, there will be a large amount of surplus armaments entering the market. Under this arrangement, should the Senate agree, PDS will assume possession of these armaments, and will assume also the responsibility of distributing them. The New Republic would get a percent of the sales, so it is a profitable arrangement for us both. I'm eager to hear the Senate's thoughts on this, and I will of course answer any questions that you have.
Drayson Lorano de Vega, CEO of Imperial Surplus, Inc.
Member of the Society for the Improvement of the Outer Rim
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| Tremaine_Fowlkes | Date: Friday, 05 Feb 2010, 6:43 AM | Message # 2 |
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| It's good to hear your voice return from being away for so long. Ever since the Patriot Defense Services, Inc. came into Mr. Loran's hands, it has become a proper business by making itself a military contractor. This proposal that Mr. Loran suggested may serve well for both the Republic and the PDS. I believe this should happen, I vote in favor of this.
Tremaine Fowlkes
Senator of Telos IV
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| Mical_de_Crion | Date: Friday, 05 Feb 2010, 9:53 AM | Message # 3 |
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| Mr. Loran, i have heard much of your exploits. Now, while I should in theory hold you in contempt due to your past association with the IMC, I shall not. For I am a better man, and know you to be a loyal Republic patriot. I concur with Senator Fowlkes that this is a sound proposal. However...I believe such a contract should be open for bidding. While this may in fact end up loosing the contract for PDS, it allows such a massive and potentially profitable contract to be fairly competed for; I'm sure Mr. Loran's wealth could handle it. Now, Mr Loran, I have only one request of you, give me some numbers on what you had in mind for this contract, such as the precentage the Republic is getting back in resale and how many credits are you willing to offer for this oppotunity.
Mical Léo de Crion
Director, All Stars Burn As One Foundation
Chairman, Urban Youth College Fund
Owner, Château Hiver Rivière
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| Drayson_de_Vega | Date: Friday, 05 Feb 2010, 11:25 AM | Message # 4 |
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| I thank Senator Fowlkes for his vote. With respect to Senator Crion, under my proposal Patriot Defense Services profits when the New Republic profits, and we both succeed together. Also, as I mentioned, PDS has been a firm supporter of the New Republic for a decade, and as have I in both the public and private sectors—we are a company that can be trusted to sell these surplus arms in a responsible fashion, something that many other companies cannot promise. It is for these reasons that we would prefer not to bid for this arrangement, as it would compel us to spend a considerable amount of money in an adversarial fashion and, alarmingly, we could potentially be out-bid by a company whose loyalties are suspect. Speaking, briefly, as a former Senator of the New Republic, I do not believe it would be in the Republic's interest to allow bidding on an arrangement as important as this. Understand, also, that I do not say this out of self-interest; PDS most likely does have the funds to win a bid on this matter, but I believe the mere potential of these surplus armaments coming into the hands of our enemies is something that the Republic should be studious to prevent, and is something that Patriot Defense Services, Inc. would never allow to happen. As I said, I like to believe that PDS works in tandem with the Republic and, considering my own experience with the Senate, I like to believe that we are friends. In this instance, I humbly ask that we be regarded as such and that we avoid, if possible, an adversarial and potentially dangerous bidding process. In terms of the percent of sales that would go to the Republic, PDS is willing to be quite generous. We would need to arrange a contract with the Defense Ministry, but I believe a figure potentially as high as 20% or 25% would be reasonable. As I mentioned, the Republic would profit as PDS profits, and we would both succeed together.
Drayson Lorano de Vega, CEO of Imperial Surplus, Inc.
Member of the Society for the Improvement of the Outer Rim
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| Ponc_Gavrisom | Date: Sunday, 07 Feb 2010, 10:30 AM | Message # 5 |
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| I question the need to "Give away" this surplus to any company? If they feel they can make a profit off this surplus should they not purchase them from us? Or is this a request to act as the mediator in such sales? I feel such sales must also always be run by an oversight committee, in which to make sure the sales are legal and to ethical consumers, it would not do for our arms to fall into the hands of Pirates and Rogues.
Ponc Gavrisom
Chief of State
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| Drayson_de_Vega | Date: Sunday, 07 Feb 2010, 4:14 PM | Message # 6 |
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| In a sense, Mr. President, we would be purchasing the surplus from the New Republic insofar as it would have a percentage of the profit from these armaments roughly equivalent to what PDS, most likely, would have paid for them under the arrangement you mentioned. The difference in this case is that the Republic makes money as PDS makes money, and it is thus a mutually beneficial arrangement as, I believe, befits the service that PDS is performing for the Republic. I do believe that this is a service, insofar as my company can sell these armaments on behalf of the Republic and, thus, avoid the necessity of creating a new bureaucracy or a government-chartered corporation for this purpose. We are a private sector solution. I also welcome oversight. The task should be quite simple because Patriot Defense Services operates in a transparent fashion. We will cooperate with any observers, auditors, or committee that the Chief of State deems appropriate. My former organization, the OSC, was investigated comprehensively by the Republic in 5 ABY and recieved the highest praise. I'm sure it will be so with the PDS, as well.
Drayson Lorano de Vega, CEO of Imperial Surplus, Inc.
Member of the Society for the Improvement of the Outer Rim
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| Artemis_Vanden | Date: Tuesday, 09 Feb 2010, 2:46 AM | Message # 7 |
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| I feel that surplus armaments should be destroyed, not sold. I realize, however, that I am alone in this view, and also that destroying them would not resolve the problem of weapons proliferation in any significant way. If they must be sold, I would of course prefer them to be sold only to those who we can trust to use them responsibly. If this arrangement would bring this about, then I do not oppose it. But still I implore the Chief of State to consider destroying some of these weapons, and perhaps stockpiling a good many of them as well.
Artemis Vanden
Representative of the Naboo
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| Jory_Carson | Date: Tuesday, 09 Feb 2010, 6:09 PM | Message # 8 |
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| “I would argue that Senator Vanden has the measure on this topic. Although I have had, and still have the greatest confidence in Mr. Loran I would argue that we should stockpile our surplus until such a time that we no longer have suitable locations for the hiding. After all, we need be prepared for any outbreak of hostilities should they happen. “From there the few remaining weapons should be destroyed rather than taking any chance that they fall into enemy hands. For this I feel I must vote AGAINST this."
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| Senator_Cambrist | Date: Wednesday, 10 Feb 2010, 0:32 AM | Message # 9 |
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| As recently as 19 ABY, during the war, the Republic had more armaments than it could possibly use. The reality is that there are far more of these weapons than we can or should stockpile, and the sale of said weapons is a valuable source of revenue that would be squandered were they to be destroyed. Do not misunderstand me—some of our surplus arms are quite old, many of them obsolete, and these should, of course, be scrapped. There should also be some stockpiling, naturally. But the vast majority of these weapons should be sold to New Republic worlds, and to firms, who require them for security. I agree with the Senator emeritus that a corporation—whether private or chartered by the Republic—would be the most prudent way to resell our surplus weapons and equipment. If Patriot Defense Services is willing to do this for a reasonable sum, as it appears to be, and if there is sufficient oversight, as it appears there will be, then I vote in favor.
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| Drayson_de_Vega | Date: Monday, 17 May 2010, 4:04 AM | Message # 10 |
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| I do not mean to hasten the Senate's consideration of this proposal, for it is an important one that must, indeed, be closely considered. However, may I ask, on behalf of my Board of Directors, when we can expect a formal answer to the proposal? If we are to work with the New Republic on this matter, we are eager to do so as soon as possible.
Drayson Lorano de Vega, CEO of Imperial Surplus, Inc.
Member of the Society for the Improvement of the Outer Rim
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| Ponc_Gavrisom | Date: Wednesday, 19 May 2010, 8:00 PM | Message # 11 |
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| With two votes in favour and one against, this motion passes.
Ponc Gavrisom
Chief of State
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