General Kael
12:14am, October 20, 2005
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[Delete] | *A general press conference is called by Dakkon V. Kael, otherwise known as General Kael by local officials. It is his first public press conference in over five years and is in regards of the attack on his complex in northern Mos Eisley known as the Imperial Consulate.*
Centered in a room with various camera droids and reporters is a large podium with a silver Imperial symbol with green leaves around it. The wall behind the podium is deep blue and will act as a contrast for the speaker. After a few moments the conference begins with an officer in a gray imperial uniform steps out to the podium.
"Ladies and Gentlemen of the Intergalactic Press, Dakkon Kael." He announces with a crisp and clear voice before stepping to the side, saluting.
Kael, aged and weathered, steps up to the podium. He's wearing his imperial uniform as well and supports himself with a cane. The left side of his face was ruined years ago and his dead eye, augmented to allow him to see, lies at the center of the damage. He is clean shaven and still appears to have a strong frame despite the ravages of old age. For a moment he scans the audience, a grouping of holographers, reporters and techies.
"Thank you and welcome. First I would like to take care of some house keeping. First, I will only answer one question per reporter so please make sure you only ask one, second please wait your turn to ask I will try to get to you all in the time allotted. I will do my best to answer them or at least direct you to the individual who might have the answer. Once again thank you." Kael speaks with a deep voice that does not shake or falter. Despite having spent many years outside public view he does not forget what he has learned. He clears his throat once again and continues. " Two weeks ago there was a major assault on the Imperial Consulate Complex three kilometers north of this position. The resulting bombardment not only leveled the complex and three sub floors but totally destroyed, damaged or effected civilian housing and facilities up to one mile away. The civilian death toil was astronomical as were the death of the loyal men and women who remained at the Consulate to assist in the defense of Mos Eisley."
Kael lets that sink in as reporters make notes and do whatever it is the techs need to do to maintain the conference.
"Attacks of this nature can not, under any circumstances, be acceptable. Unfortunately due to treaties signed by the NR no direct action can be taken by them. Likewise, those factions which do claim to protect Tatooine did not take action or at least did not expect the attack to occur so suddenly. However since that attack whatever zeal might have inspired some form of rebuttal assault or punishment has dissolved into entropy. I am here in front of you today to ask those factions to assist not only in the reconstruction of the lives and the buildings lost in this attack but to punish those factions responsible." Kael smoothes out his uniform taking a breath to continue.
"After research and intelligence information was gathered the list of possible suspects was narrowed down to one. The Dread Conglomerate, a foriegn authority which for one reason or another felt it neccessary to kill thousands. So far as we can desern there was no provication, no warning and no open communication between the Conglomerate and the Consulate. These are the facts as we are aware and presently are requesting this Dread Conglomerate be brought to justice and that they discontinue any hostilities against my Consulate and the peoples of Tatooine." Kael shifts his weight for a moment eyeing the press.
"I would like to take this time to thank those individuals and organizations whom assisted in the rescue efforts in northern Mos Eisly. I would also like to thank those same individuals and organizations for their continued support and those supplies they have brought, amoung them the following I would like to thank personally. Paptimus Contrast and his Government, Captain Kanellakis and the New Republic, G.W.A.M., The Mos Eisley Cantina, Cantina News Radio, Commander Yager and his rescue crews, Mos Eisley Security and Rescue, The Imperial Storm Trooper Corps., and finally Dr. Polo'vo with his army of medical staff whom treated the wounded and dying. These men and women have given more then they needed when the need was great from others and are a great example to all in the civilized galaxy."
Kael finally runs his hand over the top of his head and looks around once again nodding to everyone.
"You may now ask questions."
And what follows is a slew of questions bombarded from every angle in any number of pitches. Kael browses for a moment and selects a blue faced Twi'lek.
"What is your reaction to the recent Anti-Imperial sentiment being broadcast on the Holonetwork channels lately, particularly since you claim to represent the Empire on Tatooine?" The question quiets the room down as everyone focuses on Kael for his reaction. This is a very touchy question particularly concidering the fall of the Empire and the knowledge that Alderaan and various other massacres are attributed to it.
"To answer your question I must re-inforce that I am, infact, Retired. I retired from the Empire two years after Alderaan when it was discovered that it was destroyed. Naturally I did not want to be associated with an organization that murdered entire worlds in hopes of killing a few political protestors. However I will admit that I did, infact, come out of retirement a year later to head an outer rim exploration team only from the promise that the Empire had changed its way and promise that I could bring the peace and civilization to worlds denied such a gift. I, more then anyone, regret the actions taken by those Imperials whom were..over zealous in their mission. Likewise I hoped that through my actions in the Empire I could help stem any of my peers power hungry nature. Following the Empires fall I decided I would take what loyal men I had and spred the Imperial word that I believed in and in that respect I do represent the Empire. I represent the side of the Empire that helps people and helps create a community that is self sufficent and strong. I can not answer for those elements in the Empire that did see whole sale slaughter as an answer though and we can only be happy that those individuals are no longer in power."
After another rush of questions Kael selects a humanoid that appears to be from a galaxy other then his own.
"It has been reported that you have a great dislike of trans-galactic species, care to comment?"
"I do actually. In regards to that it is not that I dislike organizations and peoples from another galaxy, it is that I do not know them. I have known this Galaxy and no other for so long it is mostly predictable, atleast in the way that you know what your dealing with. However when dealing with people whom have managed to travel vast distances and make an impact on this galaxy. It is very difficult, particularly for someone of my traditional background, to trust that which I do not know. That is all I have to say about that, Next question."
"Claims have been made that you will declare war on the DC once you have enough political backing and power, that this whole Reclaimation Project is a front to allow you to gain allies. Is there any truth to this?"
"None at all, infact if you were someone out on the street asking me that question I would be offended. However I understand that it is your job so I will answer it more thoroughly. My intention on this planet is to assure its people get education, medical help and housing they desperately need after assault after assault have devistated its people. I have only requested that those forces responsable for these attacks are brought to justice one way or another. I am afraid that is all the time I have for at the moment I will be happy to answer any questions later on, thank you."
Kael finishes off the conference as he steps off the stage and the holotransmission ends. |
