Posted by: Alex Track – Faction: Confederacy of Independent Systems
Date: Year 14 Day 202 Onboard the Lucrehulk 3210 Battleship [CIS] Revenue in system Cularin (-120, 160).
Cularin (CNN) – After weeks of speculation and confusion, today the Confederacy of Independent Systems confirmed the resignation of Head of State Echuu Shen-Jon and the ascension of Chief Diplomat Siejo Kutol to the role. Echuu Shen-Jon, whose resignation came as a shock to the Confederate government, stated that he would be stepping down to pursue a life of women, bounty and drinking.
With the ascension of Siejo Kutol to the highest office of the Confederacy, CNN is led to believe that a new age of peace and stability is dawning on the Confederacy. Kutol, who has an extensive background in leadership and diplomacy, is well known amongst the galaxy’s elite for his efforts for neutrality. Shortly after the announcement of Mr. Kutol”s ascension, a press conference on-board the Lucrehulk Revenue was held to discuss the announcement.It was a shock to those invited that Kutol was not in attendance. After the private cabinet briefing, a Confederate T-Series Tactical Droid was made available to make a comment . His official statement read as follows, “I first need to apologize for the absence of Head of State Kutol. His current whereabouts are listed as unknown, but I can confirm a peaceful transition between administrations was obtained. I am sure if Mr. Kutol was here, he would comment on how it is truly a great honor to follow in the footsteps of previous leaders of the Confederacy, including his personal friend Jacob Jansen, and how he is excited about the future and what it will hold for the people of the Confederacy.”
The droid shifted, looking back at some of the battle droids behind him, then back at the conveniently placed camera.“In a recent conversation with Master Kutol, he expressed his displeasure with some of the recent events from the planet Derra and the previous administrations methods of handling those events. Now I am unaware as to why things were handled as they were, some may blame it on excessive consumption of Ryll or excessive womanizing leading to a possible brain infection, but what is evident, at least to myself, is that recent events has led to the Confederacy’s neutrality being questioned, and the possibility of war being raised. I don’t know if Head of State Kutol had anything particular to say on the matter, as he is currently not available for comment, but I do know how he feels on war. During a recent meeting, in a heated discussion on troop deployment plans, he said to the group, “A wise leader never seeks out war, but he must always be ready for it.” I think this expresses his current view on the Galaxy as a whole. Peace is important to him, and the Confederacy. Kutol feels that neutrality is the best road for peace for the people he has sworn to protect and he will do what ever he can to maintain that path.”
The Droid shifted, looking directly into the camera. “I have been given the authority to pass along the following statement by the Confederate Cabinet: The Confederacy of Independent Systems is a neutral government. It strived to bring peace and stability to the sentients of the Hevvrol and Mondress Sectors. During the past month, conflicts with members of foreign powers arose and were unfortunately handled with Violence. Most notable, the Third Imperial Legion of the Galactic Empire of Derra suffered some causality while engaging Confederacy forces. For this, we as a government apologize.”
With that, the droid turned and walked off down the hallway of the Confederate Capital Ship.