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Ryccia · 06-25-2018, 09:39 AM

Arborealis
Novaterra Region
Over a thousand years ago...

"Ta, arik, ta!"

"Get in line! Move!"

"Ta! Arik, lai-frum vun!"

"Aim!"

"Ta, ta..."

"FIRE!"

"TAAAAAAAAaaa....!"

"Kulak? Mulak?"

"Sir, there's another one. It's an infant of some sort. Perhaps ten years or so"

"It has not done anything...take it to the ship. It will be a valuable specimen to enslave"

"Trik? Ta, ta, KULAK! MULAK!"

"Stop crying!"

"KUMULAK!"

No! No, it's over. No...don't think about it anymore...it was over a thousand years ago...

Mother...Father...

No...stop...they are fine...with the Eternal Tree...

Don't open those scars...those evil men are gone now...Mother and Father have been honoured anyway...

Think of your life...of the honour you have brought to them...

Kontich
Novaterra Region
Over a thousand years ago...

"Move along, now! Servant, move along!"

"Y-yes, M'Lady..."

Those years of slavery...you were only twenty-five...only a small teenager...

"Bring me a Kristimas Tea, Lourve Class. Now, chop chop! I must discuss with the local military commanders at haste!"

"Yes..."

Then, those ships arrived...from hyperspace, ready to battle, ready to kill...

"M'Lady, it is Alexander's ships!"

"That Imperial pretender? Ugh! Get to your positions! Get me a shuttle, I must direct the space battle!"

"Your Majesty..."

"And you, come now!"

"Yes, M'Lady..."

We went to that shuttle. It was of the finest craft. All for her, after all. All for the Queen of New Kamino.

Now, we were in the Star Destroyer Invictus. It was what now would be considered a relic, something of an ancient and unusable craft. An antique. But, back then, it was some heck of a warship.

"Evasive maneuvers! Evasive maneuvers! Intensify the bridge batteries!"

"AAAAAAAAA!"

A starfighter crashed in the bridge, killing the Queen. Miraculously, I managed to escape quickly and leave to the elevator, which was, inexplicably, on time, workable. It took me to another floor, and there, that boarding party...

"FREEZE! DON'T MOVE!"

I rose my hands in the air, and they took me into custody. I explained my predicament, I was a mere servant to the Queen.

"The Queen, you say?"

"She is...dead..."

"Get the Emperor here, he'll want to know this!"

There he was. The man who would rule the Empire one day.

The last Autocrat.

"Tell me, who are you?"

"A mere servant of the Queen, sir..."

"A servant, I see...I could use one. You, now, come along. You shall serve me"

"Yes, sir..."

Daonlathas
Core Region
Over a thousand years ago...

The war was over. Alexander had won. And now he ruled in his own right.

And now, you were his servant...

Ah, the glittery and luxury of that palace...! To any who behold it, they believe it to be a splendid place to live. The seat of His Majesty. It is the Imperial Palace, and it still stands today.

It haunts me.

"Your Majesty, we are now here to discuss the Rebellion..."

"I know, we are...losing...Ah, yes, you! Bring me a glass of water, now"

I brought his water. It was a glass of the finest craft. I poured the dihydrogen monoxide, vital liquid for many species, including myself. I could only envy him as he drank that glass, carefree, as he gave me little, and forced upon me the greatest indignities.

"Your Majesty, as you can see, the rebels have captured the Core planet of Constantinople, a critical victory of their own"

"A mere setback..."

"I cannot share your optimism, Your Majesty. Constantinople is right next to this system. They already have Icelast. If they capture Kingston-Levit and other planets that surround us, they may corner us in a pincer and crush this planet, harassing the trade routes to the capital"

"As if they are not under thr-"

Then, then and there, the rebel fleet arrived. It was surprising, as an attack on the capital was not expected until securing the surrounding systems.

It should not had been surprising. It was the Crown Princess at the helm of the rebellion. She was an excellent General, and an Admiral without peer. A wonderful tactician, and a native Daonlathite herself, she knew when, where and how to strike.

The capital's fleet was decimated in the attack. The Emperor could no longer escape, the rebel ships blocking the planet and bombarding key areas.

Pro-rebel Daonlathites rose up instantly in rebellion, instigating riots and full-scale battles across the entire city. A rebel commando team captured the Emperor, and brought him before his own daughter. The servant, me, was also there, captive, along with Alexander's strategists and Court.

"Alice! Why?!"

"Father, no more shall you reign. The era of autocracy is over. Long live liberty"

"Take him away..."

"Alice, no! Alice...! Alice!"

I was the only one who saw her shed a tear, or so I believe. It showed the conflict in her. How could she imprison her own Father? She must have thought that she was doing the right thing, that her feelings did not matter.

"And you are?"

"A mere servant of the Emperor..."

"Ah, my apologies, I forgot. I now remember you"

"You have been abused with no comparison. I was a witness. Go free. You are now free"

"Your Highness...I do not know how-"

"No. I shall give you a good education first. You deserve to be free and secure"

And so it was. After losing my entire childhood and formative years to slavery, I was now free.

And free to learn. At fourty-six. No, four years remained to full adulthood...

There was still time to enjoy as a youth, however little.

Deputy Regional Minister of the Planning and Development Agency(March 8-May 19, 2014)

Local Council Member(April 24-August 11)

Court Justice of TSP(August 15-December 7)

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(This post was last modified: 06-25-2018, 09:40 AM by Ryccia.)

Ryccia · 09-05-2018, 08:50 PM

Daonlathas Imperial University
Daonlathas
Core Region
Over a thousand years ago...

"...And now, you have graduated from one of the best universities in this Empire. You are the first class that signed up in the first days of liberty. May you be as free as our new Empire!"

Oh, those days, Graduation Day. The generous new Empress Alice had funded my studies in what was the best university in the wealthiest region of Ryccia. Only a few Axekiu institutions could claim to be better than this prestigious college.

I decided to study Medicine, as Arborealis, my home planet, was reeling from centuries of brutalization. Finally they were set free, and they would need healthcare to balance the damages. Besides, I had always been intrigued on Biology, so, I decided on that course.

But I also took classes on politics. As an elective. I just wished to be aware of the new philosophies that had exploded after millenia of censorship by the old regime.

That took me on an irreversible path.

Arborealis
Novaterra Region
Over nine hundred years ago...

"And the winner is...!"

Oh, yes, I had won my planet's seat at the Senate. Wishing to get more aid for my homeworld, I wanted to press the matter at the Senate. Those days, when I was fired with spirit and determination to fight for my home.

I still am. But I am so old now...

Imperial Senate
Daonlathas
Core Region
Over nine hundred years ago...

"The fact that Arborealis has not received adequate compensation is undeniable! It cannot be disputed that my people's culture and lives have not been sufficiently repaired!"

The Imperial Senate. I remember it vividly, as I was a bold and striking politician. Back then, racism had not been totally wiped from the face of the Empire, and thus there were some prejudices that still remained. Of course, they hid it very well.

"Now, Senator, your home has been sufficiently supplied with the aid it requires. We have sent a cargo fleet full of reparations for your people"

"Imperial Customs Minister, are you not aware that these cargo fleets are relentlessly assaulted by the scum that we know as pirates? Send my regards to the Prime Minister for not providing the necessary security"

"Lies! The shipping arrangements are cared for with a most pristine safety, and we ensure that these supplies arrive at their destination in a most effective manner. They are even escorted by Imperial cruisers"

"Explain this, Minister"

Right then and there, I pulled up a recording of a raid. I had observed it along with other Senators from minority planets, and, despite serving as a virtual slave to warlords and military officers in my early days, I soaked up some basic tactics.

The Senate was unimpressed at first. A recording, yes. What is its importance?

"See this? The cruiser escort?"

"Yes, we can see it clearly, Senator. They are attempting to protect your cargo fleet"

"Not really. I may have been chattle for various officers, but I am not stupid, Minister. These cruisers are not in the standard protective position, nor in any positions of importance for that purpose, for the record. They are scattered all over, and I have calculated their aim. An average Imperial gunner gets their targets right around 20%-80% of the time, depending on their skill and rank. The accuracy here is 3%, and even then, they are not even firing towards a strategic area of the vessels of these criminals. What do you have to say in your defense, Minister?"

"I am not military personnel, Senator, so I cannot verify your claim. Maybe you have edited it to discredit our troops? You ruffian simple-"

"Oh, is it so? You shall be surprised by my next guest, Minister"

"Guest?"

"Oh, yes! The commander of one of the cruisers!"

"W-what?!"

"Commander Albert Luksoi, please, I do not mean to keep you waiting"

Albert was in disguise as one of my aides. After all, the Minister could suspect something if he was on uniform.

"Ahem...thank you, Senator"

"Who are you?! An aide could not possibly be-"

"Let me speak, Minister. I must explain what transpired in the engagement. I was told to miss deliberately. It was said that it was a personal command from the very top, and I followed the objective"

There, I touched a nerve. The Minister was racist, and if I got him furious enough, it'll all be put to rest.

"Lies! Deception! How have you been bribed by this brute? Show your insignia as a member of our distinguished Imperial Navy!"

The Minister believed he could end this swiftly. Oh, it is a tree-like alien...thing...trying to be a politician! Cute.

Unfortunately for him, I was not an idiot.

"I have it here, Minister. You can verify all my military information with my plaque"

"Minister, he is helping me uncover corruption in your government. You should help him"

The Minister got agitated. I knew he was one of the most temperamental of them all.

How did he get this information? How can this barbarian be so smart to gather this evidence? How could I have let my guard down in our previous encounters?

And this commander...he is a traitor to our nation...to humanity...

"Traitor! Traitor to the Navy!"

"Traitor? What do you mean?"

"Minister, hear what he has to say. It is crucia-"

"No! Traitor to Ryccia!"

"But, Minister, he is just-"

"WHY DON'T YOU JUST SOAK UP SOME SUN, YOU BASTARD TREE?!"

Gotcha.

The Senate was stunned. Gasps filled the gallery. Everyone was shocked, or pretended to be. Murmurs began to circulate amongst the lawmakers. What the heck?

"Er...I-I mean..."

"Minister, is it not true that you have contact with these pirates?"

"SHUT IT! WHO TOLD YOU THAT, TWIGGY?!"

"Senators, his guilt is evident. I have shared with each of you the evidence regarding his links to the pirates who have raided my people's aid. Do read it at your earliest convenience. Of course, if I did not expose his racist tendency, my sources could not be trusted"

"No...! Wait, I-"

'Remove the Minister!'

'Get out!'

'Racist!'

That was the end for him.

In the immediate aftermath of his proper kicking from the Cabinet, I leaded a campaign to investigate the Prime Minister, which had previously failed due to lack of trust of the claims of minority Senators. Now, they were more than eager. Either to fight the racism entrenched in Ryccian society at all species, or to save their own skins by denying bias towards one specimen or the other.

The results were astounding. Several Ministers were profiteering from Imperial reparations, and the Prime Minister allowed it to occur with no opposition. On several leaked audio recordings, it was shown that a plethora of human Ministers were immensly racist, even towards those Ministers who were non-human. I was even mocked at a private meeting between two Ministers as that "leafy nobody" in the Senate, and that primitives could easily burn me as firewood.

Well, guess who was a nobody no more.

Deputy Regional Minister of the Planning and Development Agency(March 8-May 19, 2014)

Local Council Member(April 24-August 11)

Court Justice of TSP(August 15-December 7)

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(This post was last modified: 09-05-2018, 08:50 PM by Ryccia.)