Sirius 818 A.S. Summit

[Dane Summers]

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>>>[color=#000000]Sender - Secretary General Richard Connors

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[color=#000000]Good day Miss Allen

It is my hope that the burden of organizing this summit has not creased your brow, too much.

My name is Richard Connors, Secretary General of the Colonial Republic, and acting on behalf of President John Diocletian in the answer to your query, which, I must say, struck us as odd.

In your own words, you have said, that our government, and its citizenry, does not seem to conduct itself as a "house entity," nor representing anything significant to Sirius as a whole. I can understand your confusion, as the Colonial Republic does occupy a rather interesting place within the Sirius Sector, and not all realize who we are, who our citizens are, who our armed forces are, and what we do for the safety of Sirius every single day.
And so, I'm here to shed light on that mystery.

In truth, Miss Allen, the Colonial Republic is a rich nation, with a strong people. For us, Life here, began out there. The very same roots, as all who live in Sirius now - the shining jewel known as Sol in our story books and lullabies. For us, the exodus started much earlier, as we were pioneers, pilots and passengers of prototypes, destined to trail-blaze a virgin galaxy. The story that brought us here is very long, and for us, tragic. Our road was not paved with one, or even few - but by the loving arms of many brave souls, the cherished, and we carry on in the memory of those we left behind.

In Sirius today, many know us, but do not know our names, or our faces. The hard working miners and pilots of the IMG know us well - as do our enemies - the villainous drug and flesh peddlers who call themselves "outcasts" - Every single day our brave pilots - including my nephew - sortie against impossible odds to stop the outcast's "Orange Dream" - there plan of one day ruling all of sirius through addiction to their drugs. Every day we fight valiantly to hold back a never-ending tide.

No doubt many of you have heard the declarations from the Monarch of Gallia - I stand before you now, and tell you that the Colonial Republic is the first line of defense against King Charles vast invasion fleets. Our military has already met his recon and probe forces in battle, and each time we have been victorious. So you see, it is our brave men and women who keep Sirius safe at night - we the first line to hold back the gaulish hordes, and the tide of orange slavery.

I hope this testimony is sufficient to explain why our presence at this Summit is very much appropriate.

"Nihil novi nisi commune consensu"
Nothing new without the consensus of all

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