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Requesting Formal Speaking Privileges
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| Roman_Lekpin | Date: Friday, 16 Dec 2011, 7:51 PM | Message # 1 |
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| Gentlebeings of the Senate,
Lorrd has often remained silent on matters, unless of course, the matters pertain directly to Lorrd. We have a rather strict non-intervention policy in place to ensure that we are kept out of a majority of the difficulties that have plagued the Senate as of late. Nonetheless, by formal decision, the ruling Houses of Lorrd have decided that Lorrd should become more active in galactic politics. To this end, I enter a formal request for speaking and voting privileges within the Senate.
I am open to questions, if any wish to ask.
Roman Lekpin
Representative, Lorrd (11 BBY-10 BBY) (9 BBY-Present)
Chosen of House Garth
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| Tremaine_Fowlkes | Date: Friday, 16 Dec 2011, 7:58 PM | Message # 2 |
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| Here's first and rather obvious question: What are Lorrd's stance regarding Imperial policies? What do you hope to change or improve in that expertise?
Tremaine Fowlkes
Senator of Telos IV
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| Roman_Lekpin | Date: Friday, 16 Dec 2011, 8:04 PM | Message # 3 |
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| An excellent question, Senator Fowlkes, and quite apt for an opening round. Lorrd is a staunch backer of Imperial policies, especially in regards to Human High Culture. By and large, Lorrd has never been at odds with Imperial rulings. When it comes to change, I believe it would be far more correct to say 'add and build upon' rather than change or improve, which tends to imply that the aforementioned policies may well be incorrect or in need of modification. Lorrd hopes to bring a new perspective to the Imperial Senate in the hopes that another raised voice might aid in calming the disquiet that has gone on for some time.
Roman Lekpin
Representative, Lorrd (11 BBY-10 BBY) (9 BBY-Present)
Chosen of House Garth
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| Avadrie_volFyr | Date: Saturday, 17 Dec 2011, 11:06 AM | Message # 4 |
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| To what disquiet are you referring Mr. Lekpin?
And welcome to the Senate, I recently had the opportunity to visit your world. It is a lovely place.
Lady Avadrie volFyr
Senator of Empress Teta
Defense Committee Member
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| Roman_Lekpin | Date: Sunday, 18 Dec 2011, 8:58 AM | Message # 5 |
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| The disquiet of Deralia and Dantooine almost coming to blows, and the resulting fallout. Monor II and Druckenwell and how Alsakan almost started a war. This disquiet is by and large born of overly large egos, so it seems, and a lack of common sense and decency.
Thank you, Senator volFyr, for your compliment upon Lorrd.
Roman Lekpin
Representative, Lorrd (11 BBY-10 BBY) (9 BBY-Present)
Chosen of House Garth
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| Senator_Cambrist | Date: Sunday, 18 Dec 2011, 11:17 AM | Message # 6 |
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| Good afternoon, Mr. Lepkin. Can you tell us in sum about Llord's government, how it's structured, where the power and sovereignty is, etc., and your place within it? To whom exactly to you owe your appointment here today? Before I proceed with additional questions I'm interested in knowing more about your world and its policies and practices, especially.
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| Roman_Lekpin | Date: Sunday, 18 Dec 2011, 12:36 PM | Message # 7 |
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| Of course, Senator Cambrist. I shall answer as best as possible. Lorrd's government could well be considered a cross of benevolent oligarchy and a democracy. the three Houses, Garth, Malos and Volmen, are responsible for organizing and overseeing the laws and rules and regulations that keep Lorrd going from day to day. They vote on bills that are put before them by representatives from the multiple provinces of Lorrd and then said bills are placed into action. My own place within the government is actually quite small. I am authorized to sit here and listen to the multitude of debates and simply act accordingly on votes, if I choose to do so, with Lorrd's best interests in mind.
My appointment to this position was authorized by majority vote by the principal members of the three Houses, of which there are nine in total. I was the candidate put forward by House Garth, when I was selected from my former position as a province representative.
Roman Lekpin
Representative, Lorrd (11 BBY-10 BBY) (9 BBY-Present)
Chosen of House Garth
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| Senator_Cambrist | Date: Monday, 19 Dec 2011, 8:48 PM | Message # 8 |
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| Thank you, Mr. Lepkin. It interests me that you attribute the Monorian and Deralian crises to the veritable "clash of egos." While some do conduct foreign policy on the basis of ego alone—the Cronese Mandate comes to mind—I subscribe to the view that most conflicts, including the Monorian crisis at least (perhaps not the Deralia, I will admit) are first and foremost a clash of interests. I'm not sure which is the more intractable, a clash of interests or clash of egos. But regardless, I'm interested in knowing whose ego, in your opinion, should have prevailed at Monor II and Dantooine. I'm not accusing you of evasion, but your answer about these crises was, if not evasive, at least dismissive. I'd be grateful if you went into more detail.
But aside from this, I'm satisfied. I think it'd be instructive for the Senate if you elaborated a bit on what Llord's priorities will be (other than "supporting the Empire," which of course we all do). But whether you do or not, I see no reason to oppose you as Llord's representative in the Senate. Welcome, Sir.
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| Roman_Lekpin | Date: Tuesday, 20 Dec 2011, 3:57 AM | Message # 9 |
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| Thank you, Senator Cambrist, and I shall answer further on both counts.
Monor II and Druckenwell's situation was clearly motivated by the need for profits and the lack thereof of an Imperial member world in the form of Monor II. I believe, and this is only speculation of course, that Senator Ryuun of Druckenwell believed, wrongly of course, that utilization of force would increase the profits at Monor II and return them to productive status. In this case, his ego was incorrect and as such, did not prevail. In my opinion, the actions taken to back Druckenwell down were correct; as you can see now, Druckenwell, using pacifistic measures, gained the respect and mutual friendship of Monor II; an open hand instead of an iron fist.
Dantooine and Deralia are a different matter, much more clouded. Accusations of terrorism, threats of invasion and even a brief invasion threat. It was clear that Senator Veritas acted much too rashly, once again in my opinion, and chose to take matters into his own hands before bringing them before the Senate. It struck myself and others that the situation of terrorists on Dantooine quickly escalated into Deralia and Senator Veritas being portrayed as terrorists instead due to their rash actions; in essence, he defeated his own purpose.
Lorrd is home to a number of prestigious universities and we have a moderate amount of mining. We are no Brentaal, Druckenwell or even an Empress Teta. I suppose our priorities would be self-advancement to the ends of the betterment of the Empire as contributing members.
Roman Lekpin
Representative, Lorrd (11 BBY-10 BBY) (9 BBY-Present)
Chosen of House Garth
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| Sate_Pestage | Date: Wednesday, 28 Dec 2011, 5:56 PM | Message # 10 |
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| The Empire has no objection to this, and as there appear to be no further questions of Mr. Lekpin let him repeat after me, please.
"I, (state your name), do solemnly swear, under penalty of treason, that I will represent the people of (state your constituency) to the best of my ability, that I will bear true allegiance to the Empire, its Emperor, and its policies, that I will uphold and abide the Imperial Charter, that I will preserve and protect the principles of the New Order, and that I will defend all of these from all enemies of the Empire, both foreign and domestic. So help me."
Sate Pestage
Grand Vizier of the Empire
Assistant to Emperor Palpatine
Chair of the Imperial Senate
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| Roman_Lekpin | Date: Friday, 30 Dec 2011, 12:24 PM | Message # 11 |
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| I, Roman Lekpin, do solemnly swear, under penalty of treason, that I will represent the people of Lorrd to the best of my ability, that I will bear true allegiance to the Empire, its Emperor, and its policies, that I will uphold and abide the Imperial Charter, that I will preserve and protect the principles of the New Order, and that I will defend all of these from all enemies of the Empire, both foreign and domestic. So help me.
Roman Lekpin
Representative, Lorrd (11 BBY-10 BBY) (9 BBY-Present)
Chosen of House Garth
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| Sate_Pestage | Date: Tuesday, 03 Jan 2012, 11:12 PM | Message # 12 |
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| Welcome, Senator Lekpin.
Sate Pestage
Grand Vizier of the Empire
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Chair of the Imperial Senate
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