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UEE CONGRESS (396)
2945-11-10 SET
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SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Ladies and gentlemen. If you will settle, we can get started.
< pause >
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): As we have a quorum, this session is officially called to order and may conduct business. If you will all rise, it is my honor and privilege to present the Imperator of the United Empire of Earth …
< sustained applause >
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Thank you, Speaker Madrigal. Thank you, esteemed members of the Senate. And thank you to the people of the UEE.
These past few weeks have been some of the darkest of my life. As I toured the devastation of Estilia, I saw nothing but pain, loss and soulless brutality.
Imperial Disaster Relief forces have worked tirelessly alongside the military to provide aid and support, but in the days since, I’ve seen something even more inspiring. I have seen people pulling together. I’ve seen cargo haulers organize relief runs from across the Empire. I’ve seen children in Aydo canvass their neighborhoods collecting blankets and toys. I’ve even seen support flood across our borders from the Banu and the Xi’An. In short, despite the profound darkness of our loss, we have found light in each other. And that should be celebrated. As the wounds from this tragedy begin to heal, I hope we don’t forget that charitable spirit.
Thank you.
< sustained applause >
Speaker …
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Thank you, Imperator. We have the privilege of welcoming another esteemed guest to this session. A Citizen and member of Vega II’s representation committee. Please step forward and state your name.
EDWARD AEMILE: Edward Aemile, Speaker.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Now, as many of you know, before the attack, Vega II was in the final stages of its review for recognition. Our envoys had only just returned and filed their reports when the system came under attack. I wanted to share those findings with you today. Vega II was found to be a shining light of industry and thought. Your planet showed a genuine and steadfast commitment to the betterment of Humanity and the Empire which is nothing short of inspiring. In short, the UEE would be proud to count Vega II as a contributing member to this Empire, regardless of whether the attack had happened or not.
EDWARD AEMILE: Thank you, Speaker.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Imperator.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Does Vega II still wish to be recognized?
EDWARD AEMILE: Yes. More than ever.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Under what name does Vega II wish to be recognized?
EDWARD AEMILE: Aremis, sir.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): I recognize Aremis, granting it a voice in the direction of Humanity and affording it all rights and responsibilities bound by a planet of the UEE. You were submitted as the pro tem representative, should your planet be recognized.
EDWARD AEMILE: It is my honor, sir.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Then step forward and take your vow.
EDWARD AEMILE: I, Edward Javier Aemile, do solemnly vow that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United Empire of Earth, that I will support and defend the Empire against all enemies, that I will not let injustice stand within the law and use reason and compassion to seek change through the law, that I will use this power granted to me to serve the best interests of all Humanity and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Congratulations, people of Aremis, and congratulations, Senator Aemile.
SENATOR EDWARD AEMILE (C-Aremis-Vega Sys): Thank you, Imperator. Speaker. Senate.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): You have the floor to make your opening pronouncement, Senator.
SENATOR EDWARD AEMILE (C-Aremis-Vega Sys): First of all, to all of the people of Aremis: etace tu adille! We did it! It is your heart and spirit that inspires me to make things better. And we will rise from this. We will, though it may not seem like it. If you are lost in your sorrow, you only need to step outside and look around. You will not only see other Aremisians, you will see family. We have all suffered, but in that, we are all in this together.
To my new colleagues in the Senate, I thank you for this opportunity and look forward to working with each and every one of you. However …
I find myself conflicted.
On October 10th, Admiral Bishop made an impassioned speech in this very hall. He spoke for the dead and shattered of my world and implored the Empire to take action to prevent the same thing from happening again. Shortly thereafter, Imperator Costigan called for a declaration of war against the Vanduul. The High Command quickly provided their support of such action. The people showed their support by rejecting the Polo Initiative, but the Senate … the Senate has done nothing. It has been locked in a circular debate for weeks. Now I understand that war should not be invoked lightly and I respect the diligence with which you would weigh this decision, but I ask you, what other choice do we have?
To me, who saw the Vanduul attack first hand, who saw their ferocity and absolute lack of empathy for another sentient species, it seems that they are already at war with us.
It is time we return the sentiment.
So, as my first action as a UEE Senator, I would like to file a motion to close discussion and call a vote on the Imperator’s declaration of war against the Vanduul.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Senator Aemile, I’m not sure this is the time.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Will all due respect, Speaker, you have a quorum to conduct business.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Yes, we do.
< pause >
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Archivist, would you prepare the system. Ladies and gentlemen of the Senate, if you will bring up your terminals, we will get started.
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2945-11-10 SET
Session AutoScript
Proofed and Admitted – Archivist Yates (#57573BDF)
2945-11-10_13:01 – Transcript Begins
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Ladies and gentlemen. If you will settle, we can get started.
< pause >
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): As we have a quorum, this session is officially called to order and may conduct business. If you will all rise, it is my honor and privilege to present the Imperator of the United Empire of Earth …
< sustained applause >
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Thank you, Speaker Madrigal. Thank you, esteemed members of the Senate. And thank you to the people of the UEE.
These past few weeks have been some of the darkest of my life. As I toured the devastation of Estilia, I saw nothing but pain, loss and soulless brutality.
Imperial Disaster Relief forces have worked tirelessly alongside the military to provide aid and support, but in the days since, I’ve seen something even more inspiring. I have seen people pulling together. I’ve seen cargo haulers organize relief runs from across the Empire. I’ve seen children in Aydo canvass their neighborhoods collecting blankets and toys. I’ve even seen support flood across our borders from the Banu and the Xi’An. In short, despite the profound darkness of our loss, we have found light in each other. And that should be celebrated. As the wounds from this tragedy begin to heal, I hope we don’t forget that charitable spirit.
Thank you.
< sustained applause >
Speaker …
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Thank you, Imperator. We have the privilege of welcoming another esteemed guest to this session. A Citizen and member of Vega II’s representation committee. Please step forward and state your name.
EDWARD AEMILE: Edward Aemile, Speaker.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Now, as many of you know, before the attack, Vega II was in the final stages of its review for recognition. Our envoys had only just returned and filed their reports when the system came under attack. I wanted to share those findings with you today. Vega II was found to be a shining light of industry and thought. Your planet showed a genuine and steadfast commitment to the betterment of Humanity and the Empire which is nothing short of inspiring. In short, the UEE would be proud to count Vega II as a contributing member to this Empire, regardless of whether the attack had happened or not.
EDWARD AEMILE: Thank you, Speaker.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Imperator.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Does Vega II still wish to be recognized?
EDWARD AEMILE: Yes. More than ever.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Under what name does Vega II wish to be recognized?
EDWARD AEMILE: Aremis, sir.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): I recognize Aremis, granting it a voice in the direction of Humanity and affording it all rights and responsibilities bound by a planet of the UEE. You were submitted as the pro tem representative, should your planet be recognized.
EDWARD AEMILE: It is my honor, sir.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Then step forward and take your vow.
EDWARD AEMILE: I, Edward Javier Aemile, do solemnly vow that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United Empire of Earth, that I will support and defend the Empire against all enemies, that I will not let injustice stand within the law and use reason and compassion to seek change through the law, that I will use this power granted to me to serve the best interests of all Humanity and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Congratulations, people of Aremis, and congratulations, Senator Aemile.
SENATOR EDWARD AEMILE (C-Aremis-Vega Sys): Thank you, Imperator. Speaker. Senate.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): You have the floor to make your opening pronouncement, Senator.
SENATOR EDWARD AEMILE (C-Aremis-Vega Sys): First of all, to all of the people of Aremis: etace tu adille! We did it! It is your heart and spirit that inspires me to make things better. And we will rise from this. We will, though it may not seem like it. If you are lost in your sorrow, you only need to step outside and look around. You will not only see other Aremisians, you will see family. We have all suffered, but in that, we are all in this together.
To my new colleagues in the Senate, I thank you for this opportunity and look forward to working with each and every one of you. However …
I find myself conflicted.
On October 10th, Admiral Bishop made an impassioned speech in this very hall. He spoke for the dead and shattered of my world and implored the Empire to take action to prevent the same thing from happening again. Shortly thereafter, Imperator Costigan called for a declaration of war against the Vanduul. The High Command quickly provided their support of such action. The people showed their support by rejecting the Polo Initiative, but the Senate … the Senate has done nothing. It has been locked in a circular debate for weeks. Now I understand that war should not be invoked lightly and I respect the diligence with which you would weigh this decision, but I ask you, what other choice do we have?
To me, who saw the Vanduul attack first hand, who saw their ferocity and absolute lack of empathy for another sentient species, it seems that they are already at war with us.
It is time we return the sentiment.
So, as my first action as a UEE Senator, I would like to file a motion to close discussion and call a vote on the Imperator’s declaration of war against the Vanduul.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Senator Aemile, I’m not sure this is the time.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Will all due respect, Speaker, you have a quorum to conduct business.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Yes, we do.
< pause >
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Archivist, would you prepare the system. Ladies and gentlemen of the Senate, if you will bring up your terminals, we will get started.
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UEE KONGRESS (396)
2945-11-10 SATZ
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SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Meine Damen und Herren. Wenn Sie sich einigen, können wir anfangen.
< Pause > Pause >
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Da wir beschlussfähig sind, wird diese Sitzung offiziell zur Ordnung einberufen und kann Geschäfte führen. Wenn ihr alle auferstehen wollt, ist es mir eine Ehre und ein Privileg, den Imperator des Vereinigten Reiches von der Erde zu präsentieren....
anhaltender Applaus >
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Danke, Sprecher Madrigal. Vielen Dank, sehr geehrte Mitglieder des Senats. Und vielen Dank an die Leute der UEE.
Diese letzten Wochen waren einige der dunkelsten meines Lebens. Als ich die Verwüstung von Estilia besuchte, sah ich nichts als Schmerz, Verlust und seelenlose Brutalität.
Die kaiserlichen Katastrophenschutzkräfte haben unermüdlich an der Seite des Militärs gearbeitet, um Hilfe und Unterstützung zu leisten, aber in den Tagen danach habe ich etwas noch inspirierenderes gesehen. Ich habe gesehen, wie die Leute zusammengerückt sind. Ich habe gesehen, wie Frachtschiffe Hilfsaktionen aus dem ganzen Imperium organisieren. Ich habe Kinder in Aydo gesehen, die ihre Nachbarschaft nach Decken und Spielzeug durchsuchen. Ich habe sogar gesehen, wie die Unterstützung von Banu und Xi'An über unsere Grenzen hinausfließt. Kurz gesagt, trotz der tiefen Dunkelheit unseres Verlustes haben wir Licht ineinander gefunden. Und das sollte man feiern. Da die Wunden dieser Tragödie zu heilen beginnen, hoffe ich, dass wir diesen wohltätigen Geist nicht vergessen.
Ich danke dir.
anhaltender Applaus >
Lautsprecher.....
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Danke, Imperator. Wir haben das Privileg, einen weiteren geschätzten Gast zu dieser Sitzung begrüßen zu dürfen. Ein Bürger und Mitglied des Vertretungsausschusses von Vega II. Bitte treten Sie vor und geben Sie Ihren Namen an.
EDWARD AEMILE: Edward Aemile, Sprecher.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Nun, wie viele von Ihnen wissen, befand sich Vega II vor dem Angriff in der Endphase seiner Überprüfung auf Anerkennung. Unsere Gesandten waren gerade erst zurückgekehrt und haben ihre Berichte eingereicht, als das System angegriffen wurde. Ich wollte diese Ergebnisse heute mit dir teilen. Vega II wurde als ein leuchtendes Licht der Industrie und des Denkens empfunden. Euer Planet zeigte ein echtes und unerschütterliches Engagement für die Verbesserung der Menschheit und des Imperiums, was einfach inspirierend ist. Kurz gesagt, die UEE wäre stolz darauf, Vega II als beitragendes Mitglied dieses Imperiums zu betrachten, unabhängig davon, ob der Angriff stattgefunden hat oder nicht.
EDWARD AEMILE: Danke, Sprecher.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Imperator.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Möchte Vega II noch anerkannt werden?
EDWARD AEMILE: Ja. Mehr denn je.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Unter welchem Namen möchte Vega II anerkannt werden?
EDWARD AEMILE: Aremis, Sir.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Ich erkenne Aremis an, gebe ihm eine Stimme in Richtung Menschlichkeit und gebe ihm alle Rechte und Pflichten, die mit einem Planeten der UEE verbunden sind. Du wurdest als pro tem Vertreter eingereicht, sollte dein Planet anerkannt werden.
EDWARD AEMILE: Es ist mir eine Ehre, Sir.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Dann tritt vor und leiste dein Gelübde.
EDWARD AEMILE: Ich, Edward Javier Aemile, schwöre feierlich, dass ich dem Vereinigten Reich der Erde wahren Glauben und wahre Loyalität entgegenbringen werde, dass ich das Reich gegen alle Feinde unterstützen und verteidigen werde, dass ich die Ungerechtigkeit nicht innerhalb des Gesetzes stehen lassen und Vernunft und Mitgefühl einsetzen werde, um Veränderungen durch das Gesetz zu suchen, dass ich diese mir gewährte Macht nutzen werde, um dem Wohl der gesamten Menschheit zu dienen, und dass ich die Pflichten des Amtes, in das ich eintreten werde, gut und treu erfüllen werde.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Glückwunsch, Leute von Aremis, und Glückwunsch, Senator Aemile.
SENATOR EDWARD AEMILE (C-Aremis-Vega Sys): Danke, Imperator. Lautsprecher. Senat.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Sie haben das Wort, um Ihre Eröffnungsansprache zu machen, Senator.
SENATOR EDWARD AEMILE (C-Aremis-Vega Sys): Erstens, an alle Einwohner von Aremis: etace tu adille! Wir haben es geschafft! Es ist dein Herz und dein Geist, der mich inspiriert, die Dinge besser zu machen. Und wir werden daraus aufsteigen. Das werden wir, auch wenn es vielleicht nicht so aussieht. Wenn du in deiner Trauer verloren bist, brauchst du nur nach draußen zu gehen und dich umzusehen. Du wirst nicht nur andere Aremisianer sehen, sondern auch die Familie. Wir alle haben gelitten, aber darin stecken wir alle zusammen.
An meine neuen Kollegen im Senat danke ich Ihnen für diese Gelegenheit und freue mich auf die Zusammenarbeit mit jedem einzelnen von Ihnen. Allerdings.....
Ich befinde mich im Konflikt.
Am 10. Oktober hielt Admiral Bishop in diesem Saal eine leidenschaftliche Rede. Er sprach für die Toten und zerstörte meine Welt und flehte das Imperium an, Maßnahmen zu ergreifen, um zu verhindern, dass sich dasselbe wiederholt. Kurz darauf forderte Imperator Costigan eine Kriegserklärung gegen die Vandule. Das Oberkommando unterstützte diese Aktion schnell. Das Volk zeigte seine Unterstützung, indem es die Polo-Initiative ablehnte, aber der Senat.... der Senat hat nichts getan. Sie ist seit Wochen in einer Zirkulardebatte eingeschlossen. Jetzt verstehe ich, dass der Krieg nicht leichtfertig angezettelt werden sollte, und ich respektiere den Fleiß, mit dem Sie diese Entscheidung abwägen würden, aber ich frage Sie, welche andere Wahl haben wir?
Für mich, der ich den Angriff der Vandule aus erster Hand sah, der ihre Grausamkeit und ihr absolutes mangelndes Einfühlungsvermögen für eine andere fühlende Spezies sah, scheint es, dass sie sich bereits im Krieg mit uns befinden.
Es ist an der Zeit, dass wir das Gefühl zurückgeben.
Als meine erste Aktion als UEE-Senator möchte ich also einen Antrag auf eine abschließende Diskussion stellen und eine Abstimmung über die Kriegserklärung des Imperators gegen die Vanduul einleiten.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Senatorin Aemile, ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob dies der richtige Zeitpunkt ist.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Bei allem Respekt, Herr Präsident, Sie sind beschlussfähig, um Geschäfte zu führen.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Ja, das haben wir.
< Pause > Pause >
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Archivar, würden Sie das System vorbereiten? Meine Damen und Herren des Senats, wenn Sie Ihre Terminals hochfahren, werden wir anfangen.
TRANSKRIPTUMBRUCH
2945-11-10 SATZ
Session AutoScript
Geprüft und zugelassen - Archivar Yates (#57573BDF)
2945-11-10-10_13:01 - Transkript beginnt
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Meine Damen und Herren. Wenn Sie sich einigen, können wir anfangen.
< Pause > Pause >
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Da wir beschlussfähig sind, wird diese Sitzung offiziell zur Ordnung einberufen und kann Geschäfte führen. Wenn ihr alle auferstehen wollt, ist es mir eine Ehre und ein Privileg, den Imperator des Vereinigten Reiches von der Erde zu präsentieren....
anhaltender Applaus >
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Danke, Sprecher Madrigal. Vielen Dank, sehr geehrte Mitglieder des Senats. Und vielen Dank an die Leute der UEE.
Diese letzten Wochen waren einige der dunkelsten meines Lebens. Als ich die Verwüstung von Estilia besuchte, sah ich nichts als Schmerz, Verlust und seelenlose Brutalität.
Die kaiserlichen Katastrophenschutzkräfte haben unermüdlich an der Seite des Militärs gearbeitet, um Hilfe und Unterstützung zu leisten, aber in den Tagen danach habe ich etwas noch inspirierenderes gesehen. Ich habe gesehen, wie die Leute zusammengerückt sind. Ich habe gesehen, wie Frachtschiffe Hilfsaktionen aus dem ganzen Imperium organisieren. Ich habe Kinder in Aydo gesehen, die ihre Nachbarschaft nach Decken und Spielzeug durchsuchen. Ich habe sogar gesehen, wie die Unterstützung von Banu und Xi'An über unsere Grenzen hinausfließt. Kurz gesagt, trotz der tiefen Dunkelheit unseres Verlustes haben wir Licht ineinander gefunden. Und das sollte man feiern. Da die Wunden dieser Tragödie zu heilen beginnen, hoffe ich, dass wir diesen wohltätigen Geist nicht vergessen.
Ich danke dir.
anhaltender Applaus >
Lautsprecher.....
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Danke, Imperator. Wir haben das Privileg, einen weiteren geschätzten Gast zu dieser Sitzung begrüßen zu dürfen. Ein Bürger und Mitglied des Vertretungsausschusses von Vega II. Bitte treten Sie vor und geben Sie Ihren Namen an.
EDWARD AEMILE: Edward Aemile, Sprecher.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Nun, wie viele von Ihnen wissen, befand sich Vega II vor dem Angriff in der Endphase seiner Überprüfung auf Anerkennung. Unsere Gesandten waren gerade erst zurückgekehrt und haben ihre Berichte eingereicht, als das System angegriffen wurde. Ich wollte diese Ergebnisse heute mit dir teilen. Vega II wurde als ein leuchtendes Licht der Industrie und des Denkens empfunden. Euer Planet zeigte ein echtes und unerschütterliches Engagement für die Verbesserung der Menschheit und des Imperiums, was einfach inspirierend ist. Kurz gesagt, die UEE wäre stolz darauf, Vega II als beitragendes Mitglied dieses Imperiums zu betrachten, unabhängig davon, ob der Angriff stattgefunden hat oder nicht.
EDWARD AEMILE: Danke, Sprecher.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Imperator.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Möchte Vega II noch anerkannt werden?
EDWARD AEMILE: Ja. Mehr denn je.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Unter welchem Namen möchte Vega II anerkannt werden?
EDWARD AEMILE: Aremis, Sir.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Ich erkenne Aremis an, gebe ihm eine Stimme in Richtung Menschlichkeit und gebe ihm alle Rechte und Pflichten, die mit einem Planeten der UEE verbunden sind. Du wurdest als pro tem Vertreter eingereicht, sollte dein Planet anerkannt werden.
EDWARD AEMILE: Es ist mir eine Ehre, Sir.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Dann tritt vor und leiste dein Gelübde.
EDWARD AEMILE: Ich, Edward Javier Aemile, schwöre feierlich, dass ich dem Vereinigten Reich der Erde wahren Glauben und wahre Loyalität entgegenbringen werde, dass ich das Reich gegen alle Feinde unterstützen und verteidigen werde, dass ich die Ungerechtigkeit nicht innerhalb des Gesetzes stehen lassen und Vernunft und Mitgefühl einsetzen werde, um Veränderungen durch das Gesetz zu suchen, dass ich diese mir gewährte Macht nutzen werde, um dem Wohl der gesamten Menschheit zu dienen, und dass ich die Pflichten des Amtes, in das ich eintreten werde, gut und treu erfüllen werde.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Glückwunsch, Leute von Aremis, und Glückwunsch, Senator Aemile.
SENATOR EDWARD AEMILE (C-Aremis-Vega Sys): Danke, Imperator. Lautsprecher. Senat.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Sie haben das Wort, um Ihre Eröffnungsansprache zu machen, Senator.
SENATOR EDWARD AEMILE (C-Aremis-Vega Sys): Erstens, an alle Einwohner von Aremis: etace tu adille! Wir haben es geschafft! Es ist dein Herz und dein Geist, der mich inspiriert, die Dinge besser zu machen. Und wir werden daraus aufsteigen. Das werden wir, auch wenn es vielleicht nicht so aussieht. Wenn du in deiner Trauer verloren bist, brauchst du nur nach draußen zu gehen und dich umzusehen. Du wirst nicht nur andere Aremisianer sehen, sondern auch die Familie. Wir alle haben gelitten, aber darin stecken wir alle zusammen.
An meine neuen Kollegen im Senat danke ich Ihnen für diese Gelegenheit und freue mich auf die Zusammenarbeit mit jedem einzelnen von Ihnen. Allerdings.....
Ich befinde mich im Konflikt.
Am 10. Oktober hielt Admiral Bishop in diesem Saal eine leidenschaftliche Rede. Er sprach für die Toten und zerstörte meine Welt und flehte das Imperium an, Maßnahmen zu ergreifen, um zu verhindern, dass sich dasselbe wiederholt. Kurz darauf forderte Imperator Costigan eine Kriegserklärung gegen die Vandule. Das Oberkommando unterstützte diese Aktion schnell. Das Volk zeigte seine Unterstützung, indem es die Polo-Initiative ablehnte, aber der Senat.... der Senat hat nichts getan. Sie ist seit Wochen in einer Zirkulardebatte eingeschlossen. Jetzt verstehe ich, dass der Krieg nicht leichtfertig angezettelt werden sollte, und ich respektiere den Fleiß, mit dem Sie diese Entscheidung abwägen würden, aber ich frage Sie, welche andere Wahl haben wir?
Für mich, der ich den Angriff der Vandule aus erster Hand sah, der ihre Grausamkeit und ihr absolutes mangelndes Einfühlungsvermögen für eine andere fühlende Spezies sah, scheint es, dass sie sich bereits im Krieg mit uns befinden.
Es ist an der Zeit, dass wir das Gefühl zurückgeben.
Als meine erste Aktion als UEE-Senator möchte ich also einen Antrag auf eine abschließende Diskussion stellen und eine Abstimmung über die Kriegserklärung des Imperators gegen die Vanduul einleiten.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Senatorin Aemile, ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob dies der richtige Zeitpunkt ist.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Bei allem Respekt, Herr Präsident, Sie sind beschlussfähig, um Geschäfte zu führen.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Ja, das haben wir.
< Pause > Pause >
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Archivar, würden Sie das System vorbereiten? Meine Damen und Herren des Senats, wenn Sie Ihre Terminals hochfahren, werden wir anfangen.
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UEE CONGRESS (396)
2945-11-10 SET
Session AutoScript
Proofed and Admitted – Archivist Yates (#57573BDF)
2945-11-10_13:01 – Transcript Begins
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Ladies and gentlemen. If you will settle, we can get started.
< pause >
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): As we have a quorum, this session is officially called to order and may conduct business. If you will all rise, it is my honor and privilege to present the Imperator of the United Empire of Earth …
< sustained applause >
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Thank you, Speaker Madrigal. Thank you, esteemed members of the Senate. And thank you to the people of the UEE.
These past few weeks have been some of the darkest of my life. As I toured the devastation of Estilia, I saw nothing but pain, loss and soulless brutality.
Imperial Disaster Relief forces have worked tirelessly alongside the military to provide aid and support, but in the days since, I’ve seen something even more inspiring. I have seen people pulling together. I’ve seen cargo haulers organize relief runs from across the Empire. I’ve seen children in Aydo canvass their neighborhoods collecting blankets and toys. I’ve even seen support flood across our borders from the Banu and the Xi’An. In short, despite the profound darkness of our loss, we have found light in each other. And that should be celebrated. As the wounds from this tragedy begin to heal, I hope we don’t forget that charitable spirit.
Thank you.
< sustained applause >
Speaker …
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Thank you, Imperator. We have the privilege of welcoming another esteemed guest to this session. A Citizen and member of Vega II’s representation committee. Please step forward and state your name.
EDWARD AEMILE: Edward Aemile, Speaker.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Now, as many of you know, before the attack, Vega II was in the final stages of its review for recognition. Our envoys had only just returned and filed their reports when the system came under attack. I wanted to share those findings with you today. Vega II was found to be a shining light of industry and thought. Your planet showed a genuine and steadfast commitment to the betterment of Humanity and the Empire which is nothing short of inspiring. In short, the UEE would be proud to count Vega II as a contributing member to this Empire, regardless of whether the attack had happened or not.
EDWARD AEMILE: Thank you, Speaker.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Imperator.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Does Vega II still wish to be recognized?
EDWARD AEMILE: Yes. More than ever.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Under what name does Vega II wish to be recognized?
EDWARD AEMILE: Aremis, sir.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): I recognize Aremis, granting it a voice in the direction of Humanity and affording it all rights and responsibilities bound by a planet of the UEE. You were submitted as the pro tem representative, should your planet be recognized.
EDWARD AEMILE: It is my honor, sir.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Then step forward and take your vow.
EDWARD AEMILE: I, Edward Javier Aemile, do solemnly vow that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United Empire of Earth, that I will support and defend the Empire against all enemies, that I will not let injustice stand within the law and use reason and compassion to seek change through the law, that I will use this power granted to me to serve the best interests of all Humanity and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Congratulations, people of Aremis, and congratulations, Senator Aemile.
SENATOR EDWARD AEMILE (C-Aremis-Vega Sys): Thank you, Imperator. Speaker. Senate.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): You have the floor to make your opening pronouncement, Senator.
SENATOR EDWARD AEMILE (C-Aremis-Vega Sys): First of all, to all of the people of Aremis: etace tu adille! We did it! It is your heart and spirit that inspires me to make things better. And we will rise from this. We will, though it may not seem like it. If you are lost in your sorrow, you only need to step outside and look around. You will not only see other Aremisians, you will see family. We have all suffered, but in that, we are all in this together.
To my new colleagues in the Senate, I thank you for this opportunity and look forward to working with each and every one of you. However …
I find myself conflicted.
On October 10th, Admiral Bishop made an impassioned speech in this very hall. He spoke for the dead and shattered of my world and implored the Empire to take action to prevent the same thing from happening again. Shortly thereafter, Imperator Costigan called for a declaration of war against the Vanduul. The High Command quickly provided their support of such action. The people showed their support by rejecting the Polo Initiative, but the Senate … the Senate has done nothing. It has been locked in a circular debate for weeks. Now I understand that war should not be invoked lightly and I respect the diligence with which you would weigh this decision, but I ask you, what other choice do we have?
To me, who saw the Vanduul attack first hand, who saw their ferocity and absolute lack of empathy for another sentient species, it seems that they are already at war with us.
It is time we return the sentiment.
So, as my first action as a UEE Senator, I would like to file a motion to close discussion and call a vote on the Imperator’s declaration of war against the Vanduul.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Senator Aemile, I’m not sure this is the time.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Will all due respect, Speaker, you have a quorum to conduct business.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Yes, we do.
< pause >
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Archivist, would you prepare the system. Ladies and gentlemen of the Senate, if you will bring up your terminals, we will get started.
TRANSCRIPT BREAK
2945-11-10 SET
Session AutoScript
Proofed and Admitted – Archivist Yates (#57573BDF)
2945-11-10_13:01 – Transcript Begins
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Ladies and gentlemen. If you will settle, we can get started.
< pause >
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): As we have a quorum, this session is officially called to order and may conduct business. If you will all rise, it is my honor and privilege to present the Imperator of the United Empire of Earth …
< sustained applause >
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Thank you, Speaker Madrigal. Thank you, esteemed members of the Senate. And thank you to the people of the UEE.
These past few weeks have been some of the darkest of my life. As I toured the devastation of Estilia, I saw nothing but pain, loss and soulless brutality.
Imperial Disaster Relief forces have worked tirelessly alongside the military to provide aid and support, but in the days since, I’ve seen something even more inspiring. I have seen people pulling together. I’ve seen cargo haulers organize relief runs from across the Empire. I’ve seen children in Aydo canvass their neighborhoods collecting blankets and toys. I’ve even seen support flood across our borders from the Banu and the Xi’An. In short, despite the profound darkness of our loss, we have found light in each other. And that should be celebrated. As the wounds from this tragedy begin to heal, I hope we don’t forget that charitable spirit.
Thank you.
< sustained applause >
Speaker …
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Thank you, Imperator. We have the privilege of welcoming another esteemed guest to this session. A Citizen and member of Vega II’s representation committee. Please step forward and state your name.
EDWARD AEMILE: Edward Aemile, Speaker.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Now, as many of you know, before the attack, Vega II was in the final stages of its review for recognition. Our envoys had only just returned and filed their reports when the system came under attack. I wanted to share those findings with you today. Vega II was found to be a shining light of industry and thought. Your planet showed a genuine and steadfast commitment to the betterment of Humanity and the Empire which is nothing short of inspiring. In short, the UEE would be proud to count Vega II as a contributing member to this Empire, regardless of whether the attack had happened or not.
EDWARD AEMILE: Thank you, Speaker.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Imperator.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Does Vega II still wish to be recognized?
EDWARD AEMILE: Yes. More than ever.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Under what name does Vega II wish to be recognized?
EDWARD AEMILE: Aremis, sir.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): I recognize Aremis, granting it a voice in the direction of Humanity and affording it all rights and responsibilities bound by a planet of the UEE. You were submitted as the pro tem representative, should your planet be recognized.
EDWARD AEMILE: It is my honor, sir.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Then step forward and take your vow.
EDWARD AEMILE: I, Edward Javier Aemile, do solemnly vow that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United Empire of Earth, that I will support and defend the Empire against all enemies, that I will not let injustice stand within the law and use reason and compassion to seek change through the law, that I will use this power granted to me to serve the best interests of all Humanity and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Congratulations, people of Aremis, and congratulations, Senator Aemile.
SENATOR EDWARD AEMILE (C-Aremis-Vega Sys): Thank you, Imperator. Speaker. Senate.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): You have the floor to make your opening pronouncement, Senator.
SENATOR EDWARD AEMILE (C-Aremis-Vega Sys): First of all, to all of the people of Aremis: etace tu adille! We did it! It is your heart and spirit that inspires me to make things better. And we will rise from this. We will, though it may not seem like it. If you are lost in your sorrow, you only need to step outside and look around. You will not only see other Aremisians, you will see family. We have all suffered, but in that, we are all in this together.
To my new colleagues in the Senate, I thank you for this opportunity and look forward to working with each and every one of you. However …
I find myself conflicted.
On October 10th, Admiral Bishop made an impassioned speech in this very hall. He spoke for the dead and shattered of my world and implored the Empire to take action to prevent the same thing from happening again. Shortly thereafter, Imperator Costigan called for a declaration of war against the Vanduul. The High Command quickly provided their support of such action. The people showed their support by rejecting the Polo Initiative, but the Senate … the Senate has done nothing. It has been locked in a circular debate for weeks. Now I understand that war should not be invoked lightly and I respect the diligence with which you would weigh this decision, but I ask you, what other choice do we have?
To me, who saw the Vanduul attack first hand, who saw their ferocity and absolute lack of empathy for another sentient species, it seems that they are already at war with us.
It is time we return the sentiment.
So, as my first action as a UEE Senator, I would like to file a motion to close discussion and call a vote on the Imperator’s declaration of war against the Vanduul.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Senator Aemile, I’m not sure this is the time.
IMPERATOR KELOS COSTIGAN (U): Will all due respect, Speaker, you have a quorum to conduct business.
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Yes, we do.
< pause >
SPEAKER MARSHALL MADRIGAL (U-Borea-Magnus Sys): Archivist, would you prepare the system. Ladies and gentlemen of the Senate, if you will bring up your terminals, we will get started.
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