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Ousting Senator Veritas from the Defense Committee
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| Exar_Ray | Date: Friday, 18 Nov 2011, 2:49 PM | Message # 1 |
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| It has become very apparent that Senator Veritas has used his position, not only as the Senator of Deralia, but also Chairman of the Defense Committee to stage an assault on Dantooine for his own personal greed, and then to go as far as to lie about his position, his military plans, and everything else. What is to stop him from going after small other worlds, claiming that so-called 'terrorists' are operating within the area. This is news to me Senators, and IF and I say IF the Senator of Deralia had informed me that so-called 'terrorists' were operating within the area, I would have taken quick and swift action. Many on Dantooine do no harm to anyone. Senator Veritas instead single out groups on Dantooine, groups that protect our citizens from not only the dangerous wild life, but also those that cause trouble on Dantooine, contrary to what has been reported. This I cannot allow to stand, and it is at this point that I am calling for the immediate removal of the said Senator from his chair from the Committee and would elect to put someone else with much credibility into the position. And also to elect someone into the seat in which the stresses of the Committee will not get in the way of their work and send them to hospitals. We cannot allow a Senator with the motivates that Senator Veritas has exposed to remain chair of a Committee that members of the Empire need. I vote in favor of this.
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| Tremaine_Fowlkes | Date: Friday, 18 Nov 2011, 3:14 PM | Message # 2 |
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| Senator Ray is right. If Senator Veritas indeed did use his positions to unjustly place his own soldiers on Dantooine, then this is a major red flag. We cannot allow anyone abuse their power, especially out of greed. This is something that cannot go by unnoticed, much like Senator Ordan's actions at Aeeq. Senator Ray's proposal seems reasonable. Perhaps Senator Veritas should step down? Even if there was any proof of terrorists, procedures dictate that Senator Ray be informed, and the responsibility goes to him in cleansing Dantooine of terrorists. I will stop my lecture and allow Senator Veritas a chance to explain himself.
Tremaine Fowlkes
Senator of Telos IV
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| Titus_Veritas | Date: Friday, 18 Nov 2011, 3:30 PM | Message # 3 |
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| Senator Fowlkes, instead of jumping onto every idea which would seem likely to gain you new friends, could you start to actually form a constant opinion on matters?
I will be addressing this issue later this evening.
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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| Ilanah_Thanatos | Date: Friday, 18 Nov 2011, 5:28 PM | Message # 4 |
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| Chandrila is very firmly against this proposition, Senator Ray. I very firmly believe that Senator Veritas was only doing what he felt was right to protect his people, and perhaps even yours. There is no fault or display of power in showing concern, is there?
Ilanah R. Thanatos
Senator of Chandrila
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| Exar_Ray | Date: Friday, 18 Nov 2011, 5:44 PM | Message # 5 |
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| Understandable Senator. However allow me to ask you this. What if this was against your world? What if you had no idea of any terrorist attacks done, and all of a sudden, a vessel of war appears in Chandrila's orbit. What would you do? Would you still think that this is protecting his people and yours? And, allow me to ask you this as well... what if there was NO communication between your two governments? Would you still feel the same way?
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| Ilanah_Thanatos | Date: Friday, 18 Nov 2011, 6:04 PM | Message # 6 |
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| Unfortunately, as you know, Chandrila has no way of protecting herself. So I would have to rely on the good grace of our Empire to do what is right and just. I trust Titus, and I trust that if he felt something were amiss he would do what he felt was right for his people and mine.
Senator Ray....do you think that if you and Senator Veritas sat down face to face and discussed this as men instead of politicians, that it would change things? I am simply concerned that the inflammation of accusations in this chamber are only fanning the flames of something that could be resolved so easily.
I apologize if my stance and plea are a bit emotionally charged. It is only my concern for both of you showing through. I would gladly do anything that either of you needed in order to help resolve this matter.
Ilanah R. Thanatos
Senator of Chandrila
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| Exar_Ray | Date: Friday, 18 Nov 2011, 6:06 PM | Message # 7 |
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| Senator, while I respect your response, you did miss a question. Allow me to re-ask it for you:
What if there was NO communication between your two governments? Would you still feel the same way?
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| Ilanah_Thanatos | Date: Friday, 18 Nov 2011, 6:13 PM | Message # 8 |
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| I wish that the answer to that was simple. I would not give up trying to communicate. But if there was an absolute, downright refusal to talk, then I would feel different. I simply cannot believe that Titus would not talk to you, so I am not sure how it applies. Forgive me for that.
Ilanah R. Thanatos
Senator of Chandrila
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| Exar_Ray | Date: Friday, 18 Nov 2011, 6:17 PM | Message # 9 |
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| That is the point I am trying to get across to the Senate. There was absolutely NO communication between Veritas and myself, none. I had no reason to make communication with him until one of his vessels of war appeared in Dantooine's orbit. If you'd like Senator, I can replay the message transmitted by the Admiral of the vessel to my people, the one where it proclaims that Veritas' government had dominate rule over my government. Or if you'd also like, I can give you documents that shows Senator Veritas in a lie. The point of this act, is to remove someone whom has no best interest in mind rather then domination to add to Veritas' list of worlds.
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| Ilanah_Thanatos | Date: Friday, 18 Nov 2011, 7:03 PM | Message # 10 |
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| Send them to my office, Senator?
But in the meantime, would it hurt to try? I would be more than happy to try and arrange it and be there to mediate if you wish.
Ilanah R. Thanatos
Senator of Chandrila
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| Exar_Ray | Date: Friday, 18 Nov 2011, 8:56 PM | Message # 11 |
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| As you wish, Senator.
*The messages would be forwarded to Senator Thantos' office*
Quote (Septimus_Octavius) Onboard the Ops, the crew went about going into combat action, it's shields now raising and its weapons already charged and ready. The hangar was ready to open and deploy fighters, in the event of an attack. Firing solutions were made upon the Lightnin' and any other Dantooine craft within sight, including the orbiting space station should it be on this side of the planet. After a moment, a transmission was sent across all frequencies within the local area. "Attention, this is Admiral Septimus Octavius of the Royal Deralian Navy. 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." said the transmission. Octavius immediately issued an, albeit unnecessary, red alert order, in preparation for the surely oncoming outright assault upon their vessel.
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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.
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we are willing to remove the Khoonda Administration from power, and temporarily make Dantooine a part of the Kingdom of Deralia
Also—
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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.
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We will begin this campaign through special operations, in attempt to keep this effort quiet, and hope that it does not become too much of a distraction. Should this be unsuccessful, we will proceed with a campaign of rapid domination with the full might of the Deralian military.
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| Verence_Terrawin | Date: Saturday, 19 Nov 2011, 6:24 AM | Message # 12 |
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| Diplomacy aside, it is abundantly clear that Mr Veritas has (in the past) failed in his duties on multiple occasions. I would forgive him this as none of us are perfect. However, this escapade at Dantooine is unacceptable, utterly so - not because it is a poorly judged military operation in itself, but simply because Veritas has lied to the Senate about his intentions there.
I don't want a Liar heading up the defense committee. I vote in favour.
Verence Terrawin
Senator of Alsakan
First Lord of the Foreign Office, Alsakan
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| Toben-Domon | Date: Saturday, 19 Nov 2011, 7:48 AM | Message # 13 |
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| I believe a committee to investigate Senator Veritas would be in order rather than simply stripping him of his position. Give the Senator a chance to explain himself before he is relieved, so to speak. This would be a more fair process.
Toben Domon
Senator, Sluis Van
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| Bernard_Oriel | Date: Saturday, 19 Nov 2011, 11:39 AM | Message # 14 |
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| I vote in favour of this. Senator Veritas has mislead the Senate in no uncertain terms. I see it as impossible for him to keep his chair of the Defense Committee after this, if he had a shred of dignity in his body he would also consider his position as Senator.
Bernard Oriel
Senator for the Planet of Vjun
1st Earl Malreaux (Second Creation)
Vjun Delegation to the Imperial Senate
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| Tremaine_Fowlkes | Date: Saturday, 19 Nov 2011, 11:47 AM | Message # 15 |
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| Telos IV votes in favor of this. I also propose that Senator Veritas be called to order for his inappropriate manners within the Senate chambers.
Tremaine Fowlkes
Senator of Telos IV
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