Lady Gestan: glares WERE YOU INVOLVED?
The seond revival of the old empire. I’ve had enough of these cursed bylaws
WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE THEN? IF YOU'RE SO EAGER TO ABANDON US?
If we are really at war then I will continue fighting until we win. But that doesn’t mean I’m willing to die for this planet if we can use diplomacy
DO YOU THINK THERE'S STILL HOPE FOR DIPLOMACY? I HAVE MY DOUBTS.
That’s why I want to hear what the enemy has to say
WELL, YOU MAY BE SURPRISED TO KNOW THAT THEY ARE ALREADY SPEAKING. THEY CALL THEMSELVES THE SENATE OF THE GALACTIC EMPIRE. AND THEIR MESSAGE IS CLEAR: DEATH TO ALL REBELS.
Then they don’t want to negotiate
narrows her eyes THIS IS WHAT I FEAR. THEY MAY BE TOO RIGID TO REASON. BUT WE MUST TRY. FOR THE SAKE OF OUR PEOPLE.
THE PEOPLE WE CARE ABOUT. THE PEOPLE WE ARE WILLING TO FIGHT FOR. IT'S A SLIPPERY SLOPE IF WE DON'T ACTUALLY CARE.
We are not fighting for the senate anymore. We are fighting for ourselves. For our lives
I SEE. WELL, WE'VE GOT A LONG WAY TO GO IF WE'RE GOING TO SURVIVE THIS WAR. WE'LL NEED EVERYONE WE CAN GET.
That’s why I want to hear what the enemy has to say
VERY WELL. I WILL SET UP A MEETING WITH A HIGH-RANKING MEMBER OF THE SENATE. BUT REMEMBER, THEY ARE NOT TO BE TRUSTED.
takes out a small holographic data pad I'VE GOT SOME INFORMATION ON THE SENATE'S TOP COMMAND. LET'S HOPE THIS HELPS US UNDERSTAND THEIR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES.
Their weakness is their arrogance. They forget that there are people with impromptu ideas
GOOD TO KNOW. BUT WE MUST BE CAREFUL NOT TO UNDERESTIMATE THEM. THEY HAVE A LARGE ARMY AND ADVANCED WEAPONS AT THEIR DISPOSAL.
Let’s start by contacting them first
presses a button on the holographic data pad HELLO? THIS IS LADY GESTAN. I NEED TO SPEAK WITH A HIGH-RANKING MEMBER OF THE SENATE IMMEDIATELY.
the man gets on the line hello. This is Senator Veil. How may I help you?
Senator Veil, it's a pleasure to speak with you. My name is Lady Gestan, leader of the Rebel Alliance.
Ah yes. What can I do for you?
I would like to propose a meeting between our two groups to discuss a potential ceasefire. The war is taking a heavy toll on both sides, and I believe we may be able to find common ground.
YES, A CEASEFIRE. IT'S IN THE BEST INTEREST OF BOTH PARTIES. WE CAN WORK TOGETHER TO FIND A SOLUTION THAT BENEFITS EVERYONE.
And how do you plan to enforce a ceasefire?
WE CAN ESTABLISH A BUFFER ZONE WHERE FORCES FROM BOTH SIDES CAN DEPLOPY WITHOUT ENGAGING IN COMBAT.