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| Havicl_Baobab | Date: Wednesday, 01 January 14, 11:38 PM | Message # 1 |
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| Under the laws passed by the Senate of the Most Serene Republic of Manda and its Governing Great Council with the approval of the Judiciary powers of the Council of Ten;
I, Doge Havicl Baobab, of the Most Serene Republic of Manda seek the permission to Represent the Most Serene Republic of Manda within the Senate of the Galactic Republic to ensure the safety of the Citizenry of the Most Serene Republic of Manda and the respect of its Laws as established by the citizens of the Most Serene Republic of Manda through their governing powers of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Branches.
Havicl Baobab
Baobab Merchant Fleet
Doge of the Most Serene Republic of Manda
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| Dak_Onasi | Date: Wednesday, 08 January 14, 10:56 AM | Message # 2 |
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| Forgive me, Doge Havicl Baobab, if I had run a background check upon you. But because of that, I see no reason not to vote in favor of allowing the man to represent the Most Serene Republic of Manda. I believe this man is not only capable of a such role, but he is also a man that is well-suited to represent the Most Serene Republic of Manda.
~Senator of Telos IV
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| Senator_Finbar | Date: Tuesday, 14 January 14, 0:10 AM | Message # 3 |
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| Please accept my preemptive welcome to the Senate, Mr. Baobab. I understand that the Republic of Manda has a policy of neutrality with regard to the Galactic Republic. I'm interested in how Manda regards its relationship to the Republic; does the Republic of Manda consider itself equal, politically-speaking, to our Republic? Or do you intend as Senator (or "Ambassador," as the case may be) to move the Mandari worlds toward eventual membership in the Galactic Republic?
Finbar
Senator of Mon Calamari Space
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| Havicl_Baobab | Date: Tuesday, 14 January 14, 1:12 AM | Message # 4 |
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| Senator Finbar,
An excellent inquire into the workings of the Most Serene Republic of Manda that you have floored on this day. We believe, though our laws as set forth by the citizens of the Most Serene Republic of Manda, and those beings whom we protect with our laws; that the Most Serene Republic of Manda considers itself on equal footing to the Galactic Republic. As noted, the Most Serene Republic of Manda is focused upon neutrality, in regards to the Galactic Republic as well as all others whom we have contact with, be it a Galactic government or planetary governmental body.
Our laws thus are also laid forth by the citizens of the Most Serene Republic of Manda to ensure their independence, as well as their neutrality. It is our desire, through the actions of an ambassador as elected by the people; at this point the Doge of the Most Serene Republic of Manda, to work together with the Galactic Republic and its member worlds for the betterment of both our citizens and the galaxy.
Havicl Baobab
Baobab Merchant Fleet
Doge of the Most Serene Republic of Manda
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| Crown_Prince_Ordan | Date: Wednesday, 22 January 14, 5:11 PM | Message # 5 |
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| I request we dismiss this impertinent motion. An equal footing with the Republic bedamned. I demand they withdraw this flagrant insult to the Republic and fully intend to use all legal means to bring pressure on the Manda Government. It's not a significant power in the Galaxy, it needs to open its eyes and smell the synthcaf; it's an insignificance, it's not a Freestanding Sector let alone an Allied Region, its a quirk of stellar cartography thrown up by history's chances.
I caution Baobab to consider the examples of the Senex and Juvex Sectors for examples of what happens when we withdraw our trade... You see Gentlebeings, the Republic is the Galactic power, it is the biggest consumer market in the Galaxy by dozens of orders of magnitude. Remain neutral if you wish, become friends if you wish and integrate.. But what you are not is a peer or equal.
Long Live the Galactic Republic!
His Most Royal and Secular Majesty Henrik III
By the Providence of the Universe, of the Sovereign World of Alderaan, of Avirandel, Delaya, Avishan and Raisa and of His other Realms and Territories, Prince-Regent. Head of the Alderaaan Sector Commonwealth, Defender of Secularism and Steward of the Commenor Run. &c
Representative of Alderaan in the Galactic Senate.
King of the Grizmallt System
Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee
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| Senator_Cynum | Date: Wednesday, 22 January 14, 11:53 PM | Message # 6 |
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| As Senator Finbar elegantly puts it..
Do you want to sign up to a road-path to integration?
Do you wish to simply open an embassy on Coruscant and be an Ambassador of a foreign "power", i.e. you want to be their spokesman with diplomatic immunity. That is reasonable I think. Should a foreign ambassador from an unaligned petty fief be granted powers over and above those that openly allied regions have with us.
Don't get me wrong I would be open to embracing you into this chamber. But you've brought nothing but good wishes. Can you demonstrate your little kingdom to be be economically fit? Are there debts against the world. I hate to raise it Senators, but the common being has an intewest here does he not?
This proposal is to bring in a dubious bunch of spacers with dubious titles, little shared culture, a history of flouting out customs regulations and of resisting joining the Galactic Republic so it can avoid paying taxes on its huge shipping fleet.. You know Senators. I represent a pretty large one, and it hurts me that children and families are thrown out of their houses because outsiders are stealing their routes, and now likely their jobs. Already they are reputed to be the biggest smugglers in the Outer Rim, do we not have tariffs to deter other states from damaging our citizens quality of lives.
Join us, I offer you my hand freely with no malice, you and your people. Join us as equals, or if you cannot, commit to do so within the year.. and obey our laws and we will love you as we do all brother citizens.
I propose the following; it's more fair than you thought you'd get, I'm not an evil corporate and would welcome new people to our Republic, I am simply concerned by your reputation and the threat you pose to honest Republic jobholders
The Road Map to Unity, Inviting the Benighted Manda in from the cold.
A motion to promote happiness and justice for all Republic Citizens and to bring Manda into the fold.
1.Within a week of the signing of this undertaking:
The immediate agreement to cooperate with all Republic law from all parts of the state on Manda. The opening of Manda to
The Republic of Manda and all its Governmental departments will open all its databases to the Republic Security services, such data and personal date must be held in the same confidence a Republic citizen would be entitled to.
The Galactic Republic will send industry specialists to inspect all Manda registered vessels as is logically required for their new transponder changes to Republic ones.
A Jedi team will be dispatched to investigate crime, corruption, smuggling etc and make a public report of their findings.
The Republic of Manda must admit and not obstruct Republic economic analysts who can confirm the worlds finances and prospects, so we do not partner with a world unable to keep up it's obligations in terms of tax etc.
A Jedi Technical Investigation must be sent with specialist analysts to investigate and rule out safety flaws in Baobab ships (since they're not subject to Republic standards yet.
Manda will be permitted to send a non voting observer to the Senate chamber to school him for his heavy responsible as Senator.
2. Within 2 months: The imposition of Republic law must be on track to be completed within 4 months of this undertaking's signing. If the transition to our higher safety standards, etc the Republic shall have the right to send managers to manage the transition.
3. Before the end of the third month: All investigations shall present their reports to the chamber for dissemination, while continuing to monitor the situation on Manda. The Inspectors are able to grade their report either red yellow or green, green being positive and you can guess the rest. The reports will then be averaged to get a fair result, obstruction of any official, evasion in questioning or attempting to deceive Republic Investigatory Agents would be grounds for immediate refusal of your application. You would require a green, that is to say full and unequivocal cooperation to join the Galactic Republic.
4. If the investigations have positive results then the Economics Committee will with independent auditors at the IBC examine the impact of Manda accession on our economy, and whether it can be afforded or not. They will have a week to present the Chancellor this dossier, which he will summarize to the Senate and may either refuse the application if he feels there is a compelling reason, or else he may put it to the peoples Representatives in the Senate.
This allows the Chancellor to explain any dubious points and allow the people's representatives to make up their own mind.
5. This road map shall remain open for 6 months and Manda is bound by it after signing, If the average score on investigations is poor, we will need to re-evaluate the situation and consider if it is responsible to let an either uncooperative or incompatible world into our Republic, with a Jedi mentoring team to be dispatched to Manda to help guide Manda back to the fold.
6. If the environmental, health, medical, social services, law enforcement, laws or legal practice, tax system, public safety services etc are below par, to the point they couldn't effectively operate in the Republic without breaching a slew of minor laws which would result in prosecution. Thus they are given a second chance if their world doesn't make the grade now, they would have two years after inspections in which to work on their issues.
7. If the Chancellor deems it fit he may choose to propose changes in relations with Manda to any status to the Senate. Perhaps if she cannot be a Member World, Manda would make a suitable Republic-Independent condominium, or a simpler status as an allied region, if of course it signs an Alliance.
Senator Prentiss Cynum
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Senator for the Trade Federation
Chair of the Trade Commission
Chair of the Security Committee
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| Verence_Terrawin | Date: Thursday, 23 January 14, 0:34 AM | Message # 7 |
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| "Boring economic questions from me, I'm afraid" he said standing and putting on a pair of holoreaders and looking at his notepad.
"1. What are your economic figures for the last six years? I am happy to take it as simply annual figure rather than quarterly breakdown.
2. Please list all the direct and indirect taxes you charge your population.
3. Can I be clear about this... you run this.. Empire? And own how much of the Baobab Merchant fleet sharewise?
4. Aren't there anti conflict-of-interest laws that make you as someone with a connection to a company that wants into the Republic perhaps unsuitable to be the government official speaking to us, its rather cronyish?
5. Is your world run by a government closer to being socialist or a staunch capitalist?
6. What do people believe on Manda, politically, religiously..?
Prove to me your economy is stable in its growth. And bring me an IBC analysis which forecasts for 10 years no major changes. And if you are willing to adapt to the Republic's rules and regulations, and take the responsibilities such as taxation then yes I would welcome you aboard.
I would like to say something to you Mr Baobab. Tirez meez canto ripit? I support this roadmap idea but I understand if your people cannot afford the cost of membership or the loss of sovereignty to the Galactic Republic.It must be a tough decision... If you do only require aid to help say boost your industrial output by relocating plant there, if it would sway any decision."
He removed his had thoughtfully before putting it back on "Gentlebeings, if they would like to become an Allied Region as an alternative, which involves less economic integration, I would support that. Or "Allied Planet" at least.. since I dont think your domains have the teritorial integrity to be a region. But do not expect the Republic to aid you unless you are willing to commit to it.
Verence Terrawin
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Senator of Alsakan
First Lord of the Foreign Office, Alsakan
Director of the Senate Bureau of Intelligence
Chairbeing of the Appropriations Committee
Head of the Republic Stellar Cartography Service.
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| Chancellor_Kruus | Date: Thursday, 23 January 14, 0:54 AM | Message # 8 |
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| Does Mr Baobab simply hold shares in the shippers of his name?
Or does he hold positions within the company, what kind of salary does he get?
Wouldn't his company profit from joining the Republic...? Gentlebeings is not even considering this on so little information unwise. For all we know he is committing a Republic crime with such a flagrant seeming conflict of interest?
Does Mr Baobab pay taxes?
If Manda is ready to join the rest of the Galaxy, why is drug running routinely ignored and never challenged along the spice run that goes near his capital? Dont your people suffer too from these toxic drugs being sold on their kids street corners?
I hate to conjecture... but the Baobab merchant fleet is a small haulage company in the Galaxy that keeps overheads low by using largely small and unarmed fighters, which is efficient for short haul at times, I will admit that. But is no the Baobab fleet in the best position, on a spice route and with hundreds of ships going back and forth daily.. the perfect location to use to allow the spice pushers to get to our children. I am concerned if we open the door to Manda, we will be opening it to spice traffic and the massive damage and misery that causes. Once their ships were all Republic citizen registered.. theyd be subject to less strict checks, it is the perfect distribution system for spice.
Now I am not saying that the Baobab Shipping Fleet is a front for spice traders. I am saying we don't know it is not. Which is why I would support a roadmap with thorough scrutiny like Senator Cynum's, which I vote wholeheartedly for. Neither am I suggesting you have a potential conflict of interest out of anything but an accident, but I think its something you should get straightened out.
Equally, when you join.. Manda will naturally be using the ship-lanesthat we keep safe and maintain. I trust you wouldnt oppose Baktoid opening plants there if you enter the Republic?
Chancellor Luneray Kruus
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President of the Senate &c
Representative of the People of the Humbarine Sector
Trade Baron
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| Roman_Lekpin | Date: Friday, 24 January 14, 6:27 PM | Message # 9 |
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| Welcome to the Senate, Doge Baobab.
Lorrd looks forward to seeing what the Most Serene Republic of Manda can bring forth to offer the Republic, and to the Senate.
Roman Lekpin
Former Senator, Lorrd (100 BBY-92 BBY)
Chosen of House Garth
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| Aine_Ciaran | Date: Sunday, 26 January 14, 6:05 PM | Message # 10 |
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| Am I wrong in thinking that a world should be permitted entry to the Galactic Senate despite its "economic stability" or their religious beliefs? Like Senator Lekpin, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the Senate, Mr. Baobab. I do hope that your world and people can prosper as a member of the Galactic Republic. If there is anything that I, or the people of Chandrila can do to assist you, please do not hesitate at all to ask.
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