Doha emerges from CH'alan's ship, wheeling Siobhan Rand in a hoverchair. She looks well, considering.
After a few minutes, Senator Organa steps forward. "If I might have everyone's attention?"
As everyone gathers, the Senator speaks. "Perhaps some introductions are in order." He runs through the group.
Senator Bail Organa, of Alderaan.
Senator Garm Bel-Iblis of Coruscant.
Senator Mon Mothma, of Chandrilla
Princess Leia Organa, of Alderaan, Bail's daughter.
Rahm Kota, former General of the Republic, and Jedi Master
The rest of you make introductions as well. Those of you who care note that Maris is no where to be seen.
Bail continues. "Friends, we owe you a great debt. As you may know, we have been secretly working on a plan to stand up to the Emperor and the Empire. At it's very birth, that plan seemed to have failed entirely. Yet from that certain defeat, you have given us a chance. You, strangers to us, risked your lives to free us. For that, we are eternally grateful. Whatever your reasons for helping, you have our thanks.
"As grateful as we are, we must ask one more thing from you. We have some things to discuss. Can I ask that you watch over us again, so that we can conclude what was started on Corellia? I am certain it will not take long. PROXY, please join us."
Those of you who can take defensive positions, while the rest hang out near the ships.
Some thirty minutes later, the senators come down, Mon Mothma leading them. She holds up a datapad.
In a loud, clear voice she says, "We wanted you here to be the first to hear these words."
"We, the beings of the Rebel Alliance, do this day send forth this Declaration to His Majesty, the Emperor, and to all sentient beings in the Galaxy, to make clear to all the Purposes and Goals of this Rebellion.
We firmly acknowledge the importance and necessity of the institution of Galactic Government. We accept that all must subjugate themselves to that Government, giving up certain rights and freedoms, in return for peace, prosperity and happiness for all.
We believe that the Galactic Government derives its power and right to rule from the consent of the governed. We believe that, should the rights of free beings be willfully and malignantly usurped, it is the unalienable right of said beings to alter or abolish said Government.
We believe that the Galactic Empire has willfully and malignantly usurped the rights of the free beings of the Galaxy and therefore, it is our unalienable right to abolish it from the Galaxy.
We do not take this course lightly. Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes, but when a Government displays a history of usurpation, abuse and moral atrocity, displaying a clear design to subjugate totally and absolutely beings born free under the auspices of nature, it is our right?our duty?to depose of that Government.
The history of the present Galactic Empire is of repeated injuries upon its members, with the direct objective of establishing you, Emperor Palpatine, as absolute tyrant over the Galaxy:
- You have ignored the Senate, the voice of the people;
- You have instituted a policy of blatant racism and genocide against the nonhuman peoples of the Galaxy;
- You have overthrown the chosen leaders of planets, replacing them with Moffs and Governors of your choice;
- You have raised taxes without the consent of those taxed;
- You have murdered and imprisoned millions without benefit of trial;
- You have unlawfully taken land and property;
- You have expanded the military far beyond what is necessary and prudent, for the sole purpose of oppressing your subjects.
We, the Rebel Alliance, do therefore in the name?and by the authority?of the free beings of the Galaxy, solemnly publish and declare our intentions:
- To fight and oppose you and your forces, by any and all means at our disposal;
- To refuse any Imperial law contrary to the rights of free beings;
- To bring about your destruction and the destruction of the Galactic Empire;
- To make forever free all beings in the galaxy.
To these ends, we pledge our property, our honour, and our lives.
She lowers the datapad, and indicates the senators, the princes and Rahm.
"We have made this pledge this day, and signed Articles of Rebellion."
She lowers her voice somewhat. "This will be a difficult fight. The Empire is build around the waging of war. We do not expect an easy victory. But some things, though hard, are worth doing because they are right.
"Those of you who have made this day possible, we thank you. War is not an easy path. We have chosen to walk this path, but no expectation is placed on any of you to walk it with us. You are all welcome to join our cause, but if you do not, know that you leave us with our gratitude and thanks. For those of you who..."
She is interrupted by Doha. "All right, we get it. Where do I sign up?"
Garm stifles a laugh. Mon Mothma turns a stern eye on Doha, but she cannot hold it and she smiles. "Very well. If you wish to pledge yourself to this cause, please come before us, and we will accept you oath or pledge."
Doha marches up before them, and gives his oath to the Rebel Alliance. Juno Eclipse is right behind him.
[Actions?]
Decision time. Join the rebellion, or not.
They're not imposing anything specific - the Rebellion is nothing if not inclusive, so if you wish to join, present yourself, and make your intentions known in whatever way you wish. they want three things:
A statement of Loyalty (you agree to the declaration of rebellion).
A statement of Obedience (agree to put the good of the Alliance is placed before other concerns)
A willingness to risk your life for the cause (acceptance of death for the greater good)
It's free form, so post as you wish.
If you do not wish to join, then do not. There's plenty to keep people occupied outside of the Rebellion.
