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| Hector_Cynum | Date: Tuesday, 11 Dec 2012, 5:47 PM | Message # 31 |
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| The Wergild is yet to be determined, it would be decided upon by myself with a Council of wise elders from our Sector. It's value will vary according to the circumstances under which Lorrd surrenders.
We've stated we'll abide by Imperial Law governing inter-planetary warfare (that prevent productivity suffering), we do not intend to target civilian industrial centers or the property of any private citizen that does not resist us with arms. We are men of honour, unlike some Lorrdians, and we do not have the intention of carrying the war to civilians.
Furthermore, we are aware there are great centers of learning on Lorrd, repositories of ancient wisdom and cutting edge research. We firmly and in the eyes of the Senate firmly undertake and solemnly vow that the Universities of Lorrd and their campus' are to be considered neutral territory by our forces and any possible campaign will leave a safe distance between them and our forces. Any man who harms or robs a Lorrdian citizen who is not under arms against him without due cause will be hanged on the spot, as is our custom.
So as you can see, there's nothing to worry about - Lorrd's cultural heritage and industrial productivity are safe and sound from any military deployment we might make, and we guarantee any such deployment would be reasonable and moderate.
Let me be blunt, we will have our revenge, we will have our blood price, but that does not necessarily translate to a price in blood, simply to pay for it being spilled - we are not Embarilite Hillmen blind with fury, we're a civilized people who originate from settlers who originally came from Imperial Center, the bright heart of the Galaxy. No, we're a much worse type of people to offend than barbarians who would try to pillage or damage the infrastructure of somewhere like Lorrd, we're people who approach the feud from a dispassionate, intellectual standpoint that aims to balance elegance with the application of force.
Commodore Hector "Igor" Cynum
Commanding Officer of the Auril Sector Union Navy
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| Kanzad_Shirnoq | Date: Tuesday, 11 Dec 2012, 8:08 PM | Message # 32 |
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| Let me be blunt, Commodore Cynum. It seems you have forgotten precisely whom you are speaking to. I am not some backwater hill-tribe, inbred being. I am an Imperial Moff, in the service of the Galactic Empire with the responsibility of a sector on my hands. Frankly, the fact that I am considering offering you this... wergild... at all shows that I do my best to be kind to those who are not in my position, so that they might one day do kindness to others, but do not mistake my kindness for weakness. Before you cast further aspersions upon my relationships with Lorrd, know that I would be just as firm in the defense of any of the worlds within the Kanz Sector.
As I was saying, if I grant any monies to you, it will be because I choose to do so and not because you try to extort some ridiculous sum of money from a world that you see as doing you a slight. This blood price business is a thing of the past. It might have flown in the Tion Hegemony and the Cronese Mandate, but this is the Kanz Sector and we tend to look at things a little more civilized.
So once again, my vessels will remain where they are until I deem fit, not because you appear with some drivel and expect me to let you conduct a war against a planet that has not been an aggressor in any action that I can think of offhand. So if you will have your revenge, you will have it while staring down the weapons of my flagship. Is that clear enough for you, Commodore?
Kanzad Shirnoq
Moff, Kanz Sector
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| Hector_Cynum | Date: Tuesday, 11 Dec 2012, 8:18 PM | Message # 33 |
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| I didn't suggest you were some backwoods scruff... I'm sure you were mistaken.
We don't want money from the Kanz Sector Government, it would be inappropriate for you to offer and immoral of us to accept it. We have no blood feud with you or your Sector Government, as I have made clear this is a matter between our worlds and Lorrd. As Imperial Governor I respectfully request that you allow Imperial law to take precedence and allow our worlds to continue our intercourse without influence from Government.
As I have said I am willing to negotiate. If negotiations fail we have the right to go to war. You have said you are concerned about Lorrds industry being threatened and so we guaranteed its safety, and we've also voluntarily and without being first asked guaranteed we'd not damage or conduct operations that threaten these Universities.
Commodore Hector "Igor" Cynum
Commanding Officer of the Auril Sector Union Navy
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| Gemmell | Date: Tuesday, 11 Dec 2012, 8:22 PM | Message # 34 |
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| As Pestage was once again visiting the Commode, Gemmell had the Chair of the Senate and tapped the gavel to quiet down the murmurs of dismay from all parties in the chamber. Under the desk was a concealed button that severed the holocam and audio feeds to the media while it was depressed but covertly so as to appear as if there had been a minor power failure in the camera systems. He'd been pressing the button down through the Moff's speech so that even if the media had the stenographers records they couldn't play back the soundbyte of the Imperial Moff throwing his weight behind Lorrd publicly.
"The guests to the chamber are reminded to keep their language parliamentary. Gentlemen, remember where you stand and speak accordingly. Guests permitted to speak are not invited to bicker on the floor of the Chamber. If the Guests wish to speak to each other let them do so in their own time and place, they are here to address the Imperial Senate, they are not here to argue with each other."
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| Kanzad_Shirnoq | Date: Tuesday, 11 Dec 2012, 9:05 PM | Message # 35 |
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| Let me clarify, Commodore, that I do not offer you monies from the Kanz Sector Government. When I state that I will grant monies to you, I say this in the form of ordering a payment for Lorrd that is deemed fitting and fair for all parties involved, not an amount that can be misconstrued as extortion under the threat of armed conflict or holds the possibility of bankrupting a planet.
Kanzad Shirnoq
Moff, Kanz Sector
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| Sate_Pestage | Date: Tuesday, 11 Dec 2012, 11:25 PM | Message # 36 |
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| ~ Pestage returned to the chamber and assumed the chair from Vizier Gemmell with a nod of thanks, having received an Imperial Intelligence briefing on the situation in the Kanz and Auril sectors. He promptly disengaged the 'kill switch,' lamenting to himself that Moff Shirnoq's splendid rant wouldn't be heard. Though, of course, it would be uncensored in the public record. ~
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| Hector_Cynum | Date: Tuesday, 11 Dec 2012, 11:36 PM | Message # 37 |
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| We're not going to bankrupt anyone! Who suggested that? It appears as if my statements are not being taken onboard - we seek moderate recompense.
Worlds have a right to use force against one another and that is recognized by the law. We trust that you do not intend to permanently impede this past the one week truce we agreed to.
Commodore Hector "Igor" Cynum
Commanding Officer of the Auril Sector Union Navy
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| Kanzad_Shirnoq | Date: Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012, 12:28 PM | Message # 38 |
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| Commodore, will you be willing to state a figure of the appropriate wergild as you see fit on your end of the bargain?
Kanzad Shirnoq
Moff, Kanz Sector
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| Hector_Cynum | Date: Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012, 1:30 PM | Message # 39 |
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| At this stage, no, no definitive figure has been set - as I say I'll meet with a group of Elders and Delegates from worlds within the Union and discuss what we believe is fair.
During the negotiations arbitrated by Senator Aurelia to be held in the coming week, we will be more forthcoming, but it's inappropriate to publicly announce our negotiating position in detail before negotiations begin and before that position is formally agreed on.
Commodore Hector "Igor" Cynum
Commanding Officer of the Auril Sector Union Navy
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| Kanzad_Shirnoq | Date: Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012, 1:53 PM | Message # 40 |
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| Fair enough, Commodore.
Kanzad Shirnoq
Moff, Kanz Sector
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| Hector_Cynum | Date: Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012, 2:15 PM | Message # 41 |
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| I'd furthermore like to add once again we have no intention of permanently occupying Lorrd or deploying forces for any extended duration even in the event of conflict. We do not want to rule Lorrd, we simply seek to restore the honour offended by the mistreatment and deaths of our people and redress the blood feud by securing Lorrd pays the indemnity, ideally by negotiation but failing that by application of proportional use of force. The notion we're planning to invade or hegemonize Lorrd is untrue, we don't rule out though limited incursions to secure our goals (again if negotiations fail).
I would also like to add that Lorrd has made the first solicitation for mercenary forces to participate in any possible conflict. As such we will respond with the issuance of Letters of Marque valid in the event of the failure of negotiations. Any further such actions will be responded to with equivalent actions. This attempt to hire mercenaries is an action which only serves to heighten tensions and make a diplomatic solution less likely - we are critical of Lorrd on this and believe this demonstrates Lorrdian contempt for the future negotiations to take place and seems to indicate that they would prefer solve this on the battlefield - which we again state that we wish to avoid.
While I intend no disrespect, surely the Senator of Lorrd not the Moff of the Kanz Sector should be speaking here and replying to my comments addressed to Lorrd, although if he wishes to continue to represent Lorrd in the Senate that's within his prerogative.
Commodore Hector "Igor" Cynum
Commanding Officer of the Auril Sector Union Navy
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| Draken_Turot | Date: Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012, 2:20 PM | Message # 42 |
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| IF IT MAY PLEASE THE SENATE!!!!!!!
*Draken Tu'Rot's booming voice would be heard in the entire chamber, loud enough to get everyone's attention*
Acherin volunteers a Peace-Keeping Force to Lorrd as well as a Peace-Keeping Force on a HVT of the Auril system!!!! There is no need to point the finger back and forth at each other when the true enemy waits in the dark!!!!! We must stand united in this endeavor!!! And if I must, I will resign my seat from the Defense Committee until these operations are dis-continued!!!
My support for Lorrd is well-known, however my heart also goes out to Commodore Cynum as well!!! Gentlemen, we must broker a deal before war breaks out!!! But until then, Acherin will lead the charge as a growing Outer Rim power in ensuring that the Imperial Cog stays black, and that our banner stays white!!!!
LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE!!!
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| Roman_Lekpin | Date: Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012, 2:20 PM | Message # 43 |
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| With all due respect, Commodore, with a majority of our defenses down, if you should so choose to open an attack if negotiations failed, then we'd be hard, hard pressed to repel you or, for that matter, even an attack by the Argazdans should peace talks come to a fruitful conclusion between us. As such, it seems only prudent to hire mercenary forces.
Roman Lekpin
Representative, Lorrd (11 BBY-10 BBY) (9 BBY-Present)
Chosen of House Garth
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| Hector_Cynum | Date: Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012, 2:26 PM | Message # 44 |
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| After negotiations (if negotiations specified the dispatch of peacekeepers), and after the conclusion of hostilities if negotiations fail, we would consent to a peacekeeping force from Acherin being stationed on our worlds. Involvement by Acherin at this time would be inappropriate as it is neutral in this dispute.
Commodore Hector "Igor" Cynum
Commanding Officer of the Auril Sector Union Navy
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The Honourable Union of the Worlds of the Auril Sector
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| Draken_Turot | Date: Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012, 2:34 PM | Message # 45 |
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| Neutral, yes!!!! Caring to one side, no!!!!
Then it is settled, negotiations will be expected of both sides!!! And when given the word, Acherin will deploy an appropriate amount of forces to both sides!!!
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