Thanks from a Humble Servant

 

From: Gelmid Lorman

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Gracious Commander of the Alliance,

Thank you for sparing my life, a truly noble act of kindness befitting your station.

Empress Acina has decided to keep me close for now, though I hardly believe tasting her food for poison or shining her armor are chores worthy of my status. Nor do I understand why I must groom her pet Tuk'ata--surely the royal kennel master would be more suited to the task! But I digress.

I wish to offer you my undying support. If ever you require an able servant--I need not remind you of my swift rise to Imperial Minister--please call upon me. 

Ever in your service,

Assistant to the Sith Empress & former Imperial Minister 

Gelmid Lorman

Update on Arcann

 

From: Lana Beniko

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The hunt for Arcann continues. 

Sightings are concentrated in Hutt Space, though his exact location and activities remain a mystery. I have received reports of Arcann infiltrating the Hutt Cartel, uniting the orphans of Nar Shaddaa, and even returning to Voss as a Mystic. There is also a rather persistent rumor that he operates a pleasure barge on Hutta.

Though none of these stories are true, they do show a noticeable trend: opinions of Arcann have improved since his exile from Zakuul. This makes it all the more important we locate him soon. If he gains public support, there is no telling what kind of force the former emperor could rally.

Former Chancellor Saresh

 

From: Supreme Chancellor Madon

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Greetings, Commander. 

On behalf of the Republic, I wish to apologize for the deplorable actions of former Chancellor Saresh. I assure you that she does not represent the views of the current Senate or myself. We strongly condemn everything she has done.

Though many of your people defected from our ranks, the Republic respects the sovereignty of your Alliance. You have my word that we will make no efforts to undermine or subvert your authority, and I expect you will extend us the same courtesy.

Finally, if you fear I am writing to petition leniency on Saresh's behalf, you need not worry. The former chancellor was not well-liked among the Republic's upper echelons. I hope you treat her with dignity and respect, but I wouldn't blame you in the slightest if you insist on denying her solid food or locking her away in solitary confinement.

Jebevel Madon

Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic

Reaction from the Republic

 

From: Darth Vowrown

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Commander,

Empress Acina and the entirety of the Sith Empire are honored to join forces with your mighty Alliance. We've sent you a token to commemorate our auspicious union.

I have also attached an excerpt from a Republic military report, expertly procured by Sith Intelligence. Consider it a taste of things to come.

-Darth Vowrawn, Minister of Production and Logistics

Source: An Analysis of the New Galactic Order; Subsection 3.1 - The Implications of Changing Loyalties

 

The previously unforeseeable partnership between the Alliance and the Sith Empire suggests that the Republic, in an effort to regain independence, should throw its support behind this new axis of powers. However, given Zakuul's military might, this axis is expected to be short-lived. The general consensus is that the defeat of these rebellious factions will benefit the Republic in the long term, provided we are careful to distance ourselves from these events.

In the view of this committee, the more prudent strategy is the one we currently employ: appeasement of, and obedience to, the Eternal Empire.