Fiction:Dark Times/Year Three/Rise of the New Republic

"It the goal of this conference to reconcile the hopes and dreams of those who wish to establish a New Republic and those who seek the remain under the banner of the Empire."

The Cyrannia Conference is a monumental peace talk organised by, the former president of the with the aim of reconciling the hopes of those wishing to establish a New Republic and those who wish to remain under the.

First Meeting
Dozens of delegates from all sorts of civilisations congregated on Concord, a neutral planet originally established as the capital of the after Ramaprica's destruction. There was an uneasy silence across the long conference table with Potentate sitting directly across from the  Ambassador.

Suddenly, two figures appeared on the balcony above the table, Apollo and Ramashe. Count was the first to stand up and clap, soon followed by the remaining delegates, including  and, though they looked quite annoyed at having to do so. followed as last. He didn't like to be here at all, but as his function as Grand Mandator of the he had to be here as well.

Apollo raised his hand and began to speak.


 * Apollo - Thank you all for coming. Today is the dawn of a new era for our Cluster, one in which we learn to make peace instead of war.

The entire room voices were raised, some in whispers others in higher tones filled with questions and suspicion while others spoke hopeful to end the Dark Times.


 * Apollo - Many of you possibly wonder if such cooperation is possible. To you, I say this. It is not only possible, it is achievable. It the goal of this conference to reconcile the hopes and dreams of those who wish to establish a New Republic and those who seek the remain under the banner of the Empire. We also hope to settle disputes that could once again spill our Cluster into a war on the scale of the or the Galactic Wars.

There was some grumbling from some delegates, but most simply listened to Apollo with interest.


 * Garlboz: "What do you seek Apollo? Conflict is already upon us whether you want it to see or not. Your precious Republic is no more, the Cognatus have rebelled once again. Even Hutters have learned their lesson well at Tigma IV.
 * Hutter Ambassador: How dare you! Billions died during that assault. Something you will pay for Garlboz!
 * Apollo' - Please ambassadors. I did not invite you all here to kill each other. I'm sure the Empire would be willing to repay the Hutter Kingdom for the loss of their world.
 * Guolivian - That is correct. The Empire is committed to peace above conflict. We will aid the Hutters in establishing a new colony as repayment for that which they lost.

Grumbling the Hutter ambassador sat down again. Keeping it to himself, the Hutters would never accept any aid from the Empire. Any ship entering their borders would be destroyed. Meanwhile the Ambassador Ramckel and the  proconsul began whispering to each other that the Hutters were a dangerous species, a threat to peace perhaps? Ramcard signaled Chuinaylia to be ready for an eventual emergency beam-out. While Ramashe simply looked a bit uneasy with all those intergalactic and extra-Cyrannia representatives present.


 * Apollo - In any case, do not be under the illusion that I believe that this conference will solve our problems. Our primary goal is to re-establish a new Republic alongside the Empire in peace.

At this comment Tharis rose from her chair and applauded. Chuinaylia shot a uncurtain glare at her senatorial friend. Guolivian, who saw her and smiled.

The Hutter ambassador crossed his arms and shot an aggressive look at Guolivian. Meanwhile Apaltar rose from his chair.
 * Guolivian - The Empire is comfortable with accepting these terms.


 * Apaltar: This is the time, we need peace and order. And I assume all here believe we can choose where we can live? Why not set aside our differences and work together like in former days to promote prosperity and peace within our beloved Cluster.
 * Chuinaylia: Indeed, let's work together again. Conflict is for the primitive and must only be used in a last restort. Maintaining peace and a place where our children and their children can live in peace, wealth and prosparity. Is that nor our life duty, to preserve our peace so ur legecay can do the same?


 * Apollo - Well said, Senator Chuinaylia and Count Apaltar.
 * Apaltar: Has the Cluster not be tormented by differences and conflicts for long enough? The, , the threat of the , the are all examples of what is the result when the talking stops and drastic actions are taken with the lives of those whom we claim to represent and protect are in danger. Innocent lives are lost while we sit safe in our capitals, far beyond the conflicts.
 * Guolivian - Quite so, Count. We agreed to this conference because we are tired of war and desire peace for all our citizens, Imperial or otherwise.

The comment given, much of the representatives rose from their chairs and applauded Guolivian, who smiled and bowed slightly and sat back on his chair with a smug expression on his face.


 * Apollo - Is there any further comments? Perhaps from our extra-Cyrannia visitors?

of the {{fiction|Indoctrinate Collective stood up.
 * Windey - The new republic's formation brings hope once more to a cluster we had considered lost. For anything you may need, the Collective will be glad to help.

Apaltar bowed to Windey, who sits back down.


 * Apaltar - That is certainly appreciated.

Alessa Ultanos of the {{fiction|Draconid Imperium}} spoke up.


 * Alessa - On behalf of my father, this new republic has the Paragon's blessing. Will the New Republic be open to a free trade agreement with Dranvamus?
 * Apollo - That is a possibility we could discuss at a later time, thank you delegate Ultanos!

Followed by Lorrelas of the {{fiction|Tybusen Intergalactic Allied Federation}}.


 * Lorrelas - The Federation will stand by the new Republic as we had stood by the old. We do not want the spirit of democracy to die in Cyrannus.
 * Apollo - And with your help, it won't.

Suddenly, {{captain|Crispy}} spoke up.


 * Crispy - As a question brought on by your question, I do wonder if the New URC will perhaps be aiding their Andromedan neighbours, as well as myself, within the future in aspects concerning, oh, weaponry, technology, resources.
 * Apollo - We will need to settle more important matters first before agreeing to any trade agreements.

Ul'arra of the mysterious {{fiction|Salsetthe Republic}} stood up.


 * Ul'arra - We find the re-formation of the Republic to be a potential improvement in the political state of the galaxy known as Cyrannus.

To Apollo's delight, his old ally, Emperor Wormulus II of the {{fiction|Delpha Coalition of Planets}} stood up and prepared to speak.


 * {{captain|Emperor Wormulus II}} - I'd be inclined to agree. We may prefer the politics of the Empire, but we feel that the Capricornian races are not under threat, and are in fact stronger than before. We always stand to protect and support the Libertus, not only because we served beside you in conflicts such as the {{fiction|War of Ages}} and the {{fiction|Revolution of the Warlords}}, but because one of your own aided us in our escape from the {{fiction|Omegatropic}}, from which we would have surely perished. Long life to you Apollo, to the Libertus and to your galaxy!

The conference room applauded Wormulus' speech, even those representing the Empire.


 * Apollo - Now that is sorted, the creation of the New Republic of Cyrannus will occur during the coming week. However, there are some other matters to discuss, which we will address in a later meeting.

The representatives nodded, happy that there was a new way for peace. However, one of the only ones who wasn't happy seemed to be the Hutter Ambassador, who didn't trust the Empire one bit. Aeresius noticed this and winked at the Ambassador.