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Post by John Hammond on Jun 9, 2009 3:17:55 GMT
"So. We've all had our say in the matter. Now, I cannot assure you I will not take a heavier hand against the Madalorians. Their actions on Togoria, and other planets, are unacceptable, and uncivilized. However, I would like to reiterate that I have no intentions of fighting anyone for the moment, least of all my allies." Hammond stopped short, unsure of what else to say.
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Post by Jalua Solast on Jun 9, 2009 16:32:21 GMT
Jalua was puzzled for a moment, wondering if she had gotten facts wrong. "Isn't Togoria and other planets they are beginning to strengthen part of their empire anyway? What they do is up to them, it's not your responsibility to be peacemaker. I wouldn't expect you to interfere at least if i was doing the same" she asked, still wondering if he had actually got facts wrong. It was then that the blue light flashed before her eyes, taking her by surprise. She let the Jedi Knight continue his entrance speech to the other leaders before acknowledging his presence with a friendly nod of the head and simple words of, "Good of you join us".
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Post by Dan Zorko on Jun 9, 2009 20:25:59 GMT
Dan nodded to the Jedi Knight. "A pleasure as always."
He turned back to John. "All those planets have joined the Mandolorians under their own free will. Maybe those planets will even prosper under the Mandolorians, who knows. But the fact is that you starting a war over some independent planets allying themselves with the Mandolorians makes no sense to me." He shook his head.
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Post by Caedus Sadow on Jun 9, 2009 21:10:20 GMT
ooc: They are a humanoid group that worships the plant and named themselves after it.
"Thank you Empress..Grand Admiral."
He paused a moment, listening to the others.Caedus then turned his attention to Hammond.
"I agree must concur with the Grand Admiral i'm afraid. But this behavior.....unacceptable and uncivilized...This is the first word of it that has reached my ears. If you don't mind Emperor, could you go into more detail?"
Caedus looked quite curious.
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Post by John Hammond on Jun 10, 2009 18:38:56 GMT
"The Mandalorians conquer and enslave, Jedi. If you do not know this, then you simply have not been paying attention. The Bush Fire species has already been wiped out. So have other species. However brutal my means, I never wiped out any civlization." John closed his eyes for a moment, mustering his strength.
"If we are going to have a working alliance, then the Jedi must stand by their original word that they will not pursue the well-being of one faction and the downfall of another." A short pause, with one or two coughs, "I know there were over 100 Jedi on Mandalore for unknown purposes. When my fleets appeared all the Jedi were inside of the Mandalorian cruisers. And... the Jedi Council has been seen attending the same planets as Empress Solast, the Grand Admiral, and General Delso. This must stop."
"And also, there is another thing i will require of the jedi..." Hammond stopped as an apparatus on his armour began to beep and a small hologram appeared.
"Supreme Commander. We have reports that a Mandalorian fleet has penetrated our defenses, bypassed our frontiers and gone towards the Empress Teta systems. Should we stop them when we get back?"
"No. But send out a warning to all fleets, tell them to be prepared for an attack at any moment. Start stockpiling resources on Coruscant and other important worlds."
Hammond stopped, and looked at the other leaders across the table.
"As you will know by now, having warships cruise over another factions' airspace without the proper diplomatic approval or explanation is generally unacceptable. However, I will let it pass, this time. If the Mandalorians have, as I believe gone to secure a planet to use as a military base, things will get ugly, because the Empress Teta system is the perfect assault point into the Deep Core. I think, then, you would do well to contact the Mandalorians and ask for an explanation."
OOC Sorry for the delay. Been terribly busy
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Post by Jalua Solast on Jun 10, 2009 18:58:39 GMT
"So if your attempting to keep peace with all, surely you should stop visiting anyone in particular as well? That's only fair right?" Jalua said, testing the Supreme Commander to see exactly where his views on his position laid.
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Post by John Hammond on Jun 10, 2009 19:09:45 GMT
"No, Empress. I should stop reinforcing the Black Moon's troops if your empire and the Black Moon are having problems. 100 Jedi in battle are a force to be reckoned with; most armies have usually had no more than 5 or 6 jedi at a time. At least, during the Clone Wars this was so." John tried to keep his tone calm, not letting the Empress get to him.
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Post by Jalua Solast on Jun 10, 2009 19:14:09 GMT
Jalua nodded and remained silent. She didn't want to press further because for now the subject was a touchy matter after Ossus, although the Mandalorians obviously had their own connections within the Jedi Order. How and why, she did not know. She decided to await Dan or Caedus' response before inputting anymore into the conversation, the more she could listen on this, the better.
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Post by Caedus Sadow on Jun 10, 2009 19:34:29 GMT
Caedus kept his calm, watching the two leaders argue after their words had subsided, Caedus made his move.
"Hammond...if i may. While the Jedi Order realizes that your people have not wiped out any civilization.." Caedus fell silent for a moment. Rarely had he ever raised his voice, but did so on this occasion. "..we remimber all too well what You did to my brothers and sisters on Ossus. And now you attempt to point your finger at others to promote your own ends with the sith at our very doorstep. The hypocrite speaks at long last...of the horrors commited by others, while appearing to propose peace in the galaxy. Oh yes I can assure you Emperor, the Jedi see right through you."
The jedi knight took a moment to cool his tongue. His glowing blue figure turned to Zorko and Jalua and bowed. he then turned back to Hammond.
"I fear i cannot speak for the council myself, however, I would not expect the cooperation of the Jedi Order with your empire." Caedus' figure dissolved.
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Post by John Hammond on Jun 10, 2009 19:44:25 GMT
John was very taken aback by Caedus' lack of patience. He had come to dialogue, but he had left after saying only one word.
"Well... it seems he forgot only one Jedi was hurt in the invasion of Ossus, and that the planet was given back to them. And he forgot to say that it was I, not the Order, who took the initiative to deal with the Lord of the Sith..." Hammond raised an eyebrow, pondering whether or not to launch an assault against the order.
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Post by Jalua Solast on Jun 10, 2009 19:45:28 GMT
Jalua chuckled silently, she hadn't heard Caedus raise his voice before, and he also did a good job of turning the finger at John. She sat there, noticing Dan too was staring at him, waiting for his defence speech. Her mind was desperately trying to make her laugh, but her face seemed deadly serious, the only thing from stopping her smile and herself using the force to stop it from moving.
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Post by John Hammond on Jun 10, 2009 19:59:06 GMT
John leaned back on his chair, his face looking deadly serious, more so with his illness. Suddenly, he activated his holocomm. unit, and, without bothering to conceal it from Jalua or Dan, spoke directly at one of his Admirals in Bastion.
"Send a Mk. IV Star Destroyer to Ossus, Yavin, and all places that have been associated with the Jedi until we find them. Once you find them, send our two best diplomats down to the Jedi to speak with them. We're going to need to speak with someone wiser. Have the Guardians stand by just in case."
"I am sorry. It seems this Jedi does not see the grander point of view of the galaxy. Now. It seems the Jedi Order refuses to side with me, for the moment. However, I have information that may be of great use to them. So. Would either of you care to tell me where I can find them?"
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Post by Dan Zorko on Jun 10, 2009 20:26:53 GMT
Dan spread his hands. "Your guess is as good as mine. This is the first time I've talked to the Jedi in a while. But isn't sending warships to find them send the wrong message? I would think a diplomatic ship would be a better choice?"
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Post by John Hammond on Jun 10, 2009 20:28:36 GMT
OOC: Idk the names of any diplomatic vessels...
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Post by Jalua Solast on Jun 10, 2009 20:30:28 GMT
OOC: Those consular cruisers were diplomatic vessels from TPM, the CR-90 from ANH was turned into a diplomatic one. Usually it was just paintwork which identified them. Any ship would do, send in a lambda shuttle or something even.
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