Imperial Center - 0800
The morning came swift over the spires and skyscrapers of the capital city of Dromund Kaas. Already, the denizens of the metropolis, the largest in the nation, were busy with their work of the day. Standing in his own private office, peering down as if he were god on an ant hill, overlooking his hapless creations, Grand Moff Rycus Kilran studied the scene below. It had been three years since the end of the War on Democracy and since then he'd undertaken many reforms that both shook imperial society to the core, and strengthened it as a result. The first of which, was the re-introduction of limited elections. The public responded favorably to the addition of state sponsored candidates, and local city elections. The sector elections, which were subsequently repealed by decree, were a farce. Requiring thousands of signatures to enter the ballot, local opposition remained low to a degree.
Hardly warranting even the facade of democracy, really. he thought to himself. Since that time, several market reforms had only served to strengthen and hasten the recovery of the imperial economy. Growing markets in medicine, arms manufacturing and retail drove the effort to propel Dromund Kaas to heights of wealth not seen at even pre-wartime levels. Jobs were being fostered and created, homes were being built, and the dreams of a people were being realized, all thanks to the autocracy he'd founded, promoted and defended with the blood of comrades and enemies. The people were happy...most of them.
There were still a small, subversive element of democratic forces that were forced underground after the siege of Belsavis. Belsavis, once serving as a bastion of improper democratic behavior, thought and theory contrary to imperial decree, had been razed to the ground in a three month long operation dubbed "Boddenplate". The result was the confiscation of hundreds of books, pamphlets and material that had mislead thousands of local citizens into believing that democratic values could instill proper behavior and promote the ideals of the nation better than National Autocracy. The ringleaders were promptly arrested, and placed on trial. Executed for crimes against the state, the Grand Moff had embarked to stamp out further democratic sedition by implementing limited reforms, and leading the way to create a new intelligence service, entitled, the Commission for the Preservation of the New Order, or COMPNOR.
And since then, our enemies have declined, and our strength has risen.. he thought again, as he moved away from the window. Stepping over to his desk, he took his seat. The desk was entirely made of a dark granite. It was constructed of materials from the southern sectors of the country, and mined within the oversector itself. He was proud of his desk. Some even said he valued it more than any other possession, or object.
Looking at the day's briefing, he stared at the words on the paper.
Imperial Briefing on Local Protests in Mandel Sector
- Local dissidents were found to be leading protest against roll back of austerity measures; security forces deployed, with minimal loss of life (read 3 dead, 12 wounded). Vizier Tarkin declined to comment to local HoloNet associate, but send word to the capital of the impending protest. His lack of foresight and aggressive handling until after the situation has been dealt with. A minimum fine of $5.000 credits has been implemented to each household within the city. Revenue to be generated shall exceed no less than $3.7 million credits.
- Military conscription reform proceeds on schedule, ahead of plans to encircle last rebel stronghold in Mandel Sector....
Stopping there, he reminded himself he needed to head out to that area to personally oversee the last operation in his protracted war against the rebels that sought to remove him from power, and enact a democracy in Dromund Kaas. They were the natural by product of "Boddenplate", and since then the government had been stamping out fire after fire, always seeking to corner and rout their forces whenever possible. They had finally succeeded in surrounding the rebels in the Mandel Sector city of Balmorra, and were on the verge of finishing the minor conflict soon. All that was needed was the go ahead from him.
Jotting down some notes, he hit the intercomm to connect him to his secretary.
"Janice, prepare my personal transport; I am heading out to Mandel..."
The morning came swift over the spires and skyscrapers of the capital city of Dromund Kaas. Already, the denizens of the metropolis, the largest in the nation, were busy with their work of the day. Standing in his own private office, peering down as if he were god on an ant hill, overlooking his hapless creations, Grand Moff Rycus Kilran studied the scene below. It had been three years since the end of the War on Democracy and since then he'd undertaken many reforms that both shook imperial society to the core, and strengthened it as a result. The first of which, was the re-introduction of limited elections. The public responded favorably to the addition of state sponsored candidates, and local city elections. The sector elections, which were subsequently repealed by decree, were a farce. Requiring thousands of signatures to enter the ballot, local opposition remained low to a degree.
Hardly warranting even the facade of democracy, really. he thought to himself. Since that time, several market reforms had only served to strengthen and hasten the recovery of the imperial economy. Growing markets in medicine, arms manufacturing and retail drove the effort to propel Dromund Kaas to heights of wealth not seen at even pre-wartime levels. Jobs were being fostered and created, homes were being built, and the dreams of a people were being realized, all thanks to the autocracy he'd founded, promoted and defended with the blood of comrades and enemies. The people were happy...most of them.
There were still a small, subversive element of democratic forces that were forced underground after the siege of Belsavis. Belsavis, once serving as a bastion of improper democratic behavior, thought and theory contrary to imperial decree, had been razed to the ground in a three month long operation dubbed "Boddenplate". The result was the confiscation of hundreds of books, pamphlets and material that had mislead thousands of local citizens into believing that democratic values could instill proper behavior and promote the ideals of the nation better than National Autocracy. The ringleaders were promptly arrested, and placed on trial. Executed for crimes against the state, the Grand Moff had embarked to stamp out further democratic sedition by implementing limited reforms, and leading the way to create a new intelligence service, entitled, the Commission for the Preservation of the New Order, or COMPNOR.
And since then, our enemies have declined, and our strength has risen.. he thought again, as he moved away from the window. Stepping over to his desk, he took his seat. The desk was entirely made of a dark granite. It was constructed of materials from the southern sectors of the country, and mined within the oversector itself. He was proud of his desk. Some even said he valued it more than any other possession, or object.
Looking at the day's briefing, he stared at the words on the paper.
Imperial Briefing on Local Protests in Mandel Sector
- Local dissidents were found to be leading protest against roll back of austerity measures; security forces deployed, with minimal loss of life (read 3 dead, 12 wounded). Vizier Tarkin declined to comment to local HoloNet associate, but send word to the capital of the impending protest. His lack of foresight and aggressive handling until after the situation has been dealt with. A minimum fine of $5.000 credits has been implemented to each household within the city. Revenue to be generated shall exceed no less than $3.7 million credits.
- Military conscription reform proceeds on schedule, ahead of plans to encircle last rebel stronghold in Mandel Sector....
Stopping there, he reminded himself he needed to head out to that area to personally oversee the last operation in his protracted war against the rebels that sought to remove him from power, and enact a democracy in Dromund Kaas. They were the natural by product of "Boddenplate", and since then the government had been stamping out fire after fire, always seeking to corner and rout their forces whenever possible. They had finally succeeded in surrounding the rebels in the Mandel Sector city of Balmorra, and were on the verge of finishing the minor conflict soon. All that was needed was the go ahead from him.
Jotting down some notes, he hit the intercomm to connect him to his secretary.
"Janice, prepare my personal transport; I am heading out to Mandel..."