This Is Our Republic

MICHELLE YEOH // have you met MON MOTHMA yet? SHE is now FIFTY-FOUR years old CISWOMAN HUMAN, originally from CHANDRILA but typically reside on ONDERON. after everything they’ve gone through, they show loyalty to THE NEW REPUBLIC. they are best known for being a/an CHANCELLOR, and i hear they’re grown pretty COMPASSIONATE yet also CAUTIOUS at times; i hope they survive the galactic war. (Devin, 23, EST, He/Him/His)

CLOSED   for   @0fchandrila​​   ft   MON   MOTHMA

❛   chancellor   mothma.   ❜   rae’s   voice   is   as   cold   and   smooth   as   durasteel.   ❛   what   a   surprise   to   see   you   here.   ❜

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meetra narrowly dodged an approaching figure, sidestepping right before they could collide into each other. she gave her a reassuring smile, hands spread to show no harm done. “it’s alright, chancellor. not a scratch on me. are you alright ? “

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“I am so sorry, I don’t know what came over me, I was just so deep in thought, I didn’t even see you there. Are you ok? Is there anything I can do?” 

“Have you been following me, Garazeb?” 

“Pandora, so good to see you, I am sure you have heard about the peace conference that will soon be taking place between Rae Sloane, and I......I wanted to get your input, and thoughts on such an event.” 

Sighing softly, as she put the water jug down. “What I mean to ask you is, in your  time were things better  politically? More united? Is there anything I can take from then and incorporate it into my leadership approach?” 

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There’s a breath that Kylia releases at Mon’s words. In truth, the attack had left her shaken more than she cares to admit. Not only that but for it to happen just after the death of a planet? What was she supposed to believe? Had these new enemies been tied to such an occurrence? Had she lost the ability to tell when something was connected? No. That was still there and a strong part of her had to try and connect the dots. She needed answers but she didn’t know if either side could give them to her. Yet, even as she struggles with her own eternal thoughts, the only thing she desires is to make sure the people are safe. That a surprise attack doesn’t happen again and that everyone can not just breath a little easier, but sleep with both eyes closed.

“Of course.” Kylia smiles just then, leaning back in her chair in a bit more of a relaxed manner. “At this point, I wish I was able to say. With the attack having been so sudden and so many people were injured, I’ve been busying myself with trying to help others while also searching for a friend to make sure he survived. He saved me and stayed behind.” Kylia pauses, looking a bit bashful at admitting the truth. A jedi having to be saved? How silly of a thing to think about. “Though, I cannot help but wonder if this new enemy was also part of the reason a planet died?”

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   Mon nodded her head listening to Kylia, understanding her worry. Mon herself had been injured during the attack, though she still remained more worried about everyone else than herself. “Of course, all we can do now is help one another. I think the work of you and the Jedi Order are extremely noble, and I am humbled that you trust me enough to be willing to work with my government.” When it came to Sernpidal, Mon, closed her eyes for a second, before she sighed softly opening them back up. 

“General, it is a pleasure to meet you, again perhaps? I am unfortunately at a disadvantage, you have a future vision that I do not. Still anyone who comes with the resumé that you do has my deepest gratitude, and respect.” 

“I, ah, could try and throw together a list.”  Zeb scratched the back of their neck. Politics were far from his strong suit, especially since he’d skipped three years of it. Still, some things never seemed to change, and certain planets always seemed to get fucked over more than others.  “But yeah, border worlds. Places that took a lot of damage like Kashyyyk, Ryloth, Lothal, Mon Cala. Maybe any planets that took a lot of Sernpidal refugees. Anyplace with a lot of Hutt or syndicate activity, spots where people feel like the Core worlds don’t have their best interests. We don’t prove them wrong, they won’t put their people on the line to protect some other New Republic planet. Then it’s everybody for themselves and that way nobody wins.”

Zeb paused before they broached the next topic, their ears slanting to the side.  “Uh, don’t know if you’ll like this.”  He wasn’t sure he liked it either if it meant spreading their resources even thinner, but he also couldn’t justify leaving a growing threat unchecked.  “We’ve gotta keep an eye on those last Imp holdouts. The wrong parts of Coruscant, whatever’s left of Vardos. Those invaders might not care about loyalties, but you know the moment we chase ‘em off the Imps are gonna turn around and bite us in the ass. Any recruits they take on to ‘protect the homeworld’ might just find they want to keep those stupid buckets on their heads.”

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   Mon nodded her head, “Yes, all worlds we’ll need to watch, Mon Cala because of its military importance, without their ships the New Republic would be lost. However, with Ryloth we will need to tread carefully, their planetary government has refused New Republic membership, and I do not want to force our hand on them. They would not take kindly to it, especially after the Republic promised to leave after their liberation and instead it became an Imperial occupation.” 

it was easy to say those things. they were the right things to say, what they were meant to say because of the role that they played for their people. yet none of them truly had any idea of how they were meant to defeat any enemy like this. clearly they were capable of a massive amount of destruction, but they did not know where they came from, how many of them there were, and so many other questions. “our lack of knowledge on this threat may be as great of a threat as the attackers themselves.” she murmured, her lips pressing into a thin line. she was doing all that she could, but it did not feel like enough.

“yes, he is.” it would have been nice if his presence there could have been used to their advantage, but there had been far too much chaos. “i am if it becomes necessary, but otherwise, i think it… may be best to try and save that particular detail for a rainy day, so to speak.” that would give her time to figure out the technological side of things, if it could even work. “have you ever actually met sloane?”

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   “I have to agree, thankfully, and this is a small thank to have but, it would seem all of our contemporaries are also at a severe lack of knowledge, meaning they are not working with these invaders. Had they made alliances then the entire New Republic would be in grave danger.” Mon let out a soft sigh, it seemed anytime things were actually starting to get better, they were hit with a massive setback that put them five steps in reverse. Nodding her head as Padmé further explained the use of their possible asset. 

   "Oh I doubt gods and hubris have anything to do with your work never ending Kallus, or else we would all suffer the same curse. You know very well in my eyes you have more than redeemed yourself for your past actions."

   "I would expect nothing different from you Senator Shan. I am assembling a team of Senators to work with me on our partnership with the Imperial Remnants, I would be honored to have your assistance on that mission."

   "Excellent! I will make sure that you are assigned a position that befits your talents, we are going to need your infiltration abilities more now than ever."

   "And you are too kind, Lando. I hope in these trying times we will be facing ahead ring true, because this next fight will demand more of all us than we have ever given before. I hope I can be half the leader, the galaxy is going to need."

   "My bad decisions? Bold of a member of the Imperial Remnants to say to me. It was your beloved Emperor and his court that stripped so many planets of their resources, and sold them to the highest bidder. It was this action that now leaves us scrambling for resources.

My sources also shared with me that you have your own people meeting with the Corporate Sector Authority, an action both of us must now undertake because once again, your Empire cut back regulations and allowed them to not only grow, but become emboldened in their belief they are a legitimate government.

Now is not the time for petty one liners, Grand Admiral, now is the time for us to put our differences aside, and work together for the betterment of the entire galaxy, if that is truly even your aims."