1726. Declaration of the New Order (Part 2)
Dawn Planet? Surrendered? When did it happen?
When Palpatine said these explosive words, everyone was shocked!
Planet Dawn? Why Planet Dawn?
Everyone knows that from the outbreak of the war to now, the separatist camp has two extremely powerful forces - the Confederation of Independent Systems headed by Count Dooku, and the Dawn Planet headed by Tang Xiao.
Of course, the Dawn Planet is subordinate to the Confederation of Independent Systems, but as the war progresses, the Dawn Planet becomes more and more powerful.
From the initial independent theater operations to the later independent military command system, it means that the fleet of Dawn Planet is no longer under the command of General Grievous, the supreme military commander of the Independent System Confederation. Later, Count Dooku also recognized the independent legislation of Dawn Planet's financial independence and industrial independence.
Until the end, Tang Xiao proclaimed himself Grand Duke of Dawn, echoing Count Dooku. Moreover, his title of Grand Duke is completely different from the liberal democratic government that the Confederation of Independent Systems has always adhered to. However, Count Dooku acquiesced to this.
It is equivalent to starting from this point on, the relationship between Tang Xiao and the Confederation of Independent Systems is an alliance, but Tang Xiao still recognizes Count Dooku as the leader of this alliance.
But since this is the relationship, why did the Dawn Planet surrender?
Bail Organa and other congressmen suddenly realized that in the speech just now, whenever he mentioned separatism, Palpatine spoke like Count Dooku, but he did not mention Tang Xiao at all!
Is this a foreshadowing that was buried from the beginning of the meeting?
Furthermore, these councilors each have their own energy and connections. They also naturally know about the Yago-Dur Battle and the Model Sector Raid that have been highly hyped in recent days. Judging from the hype that was blown up by the major media, in fact, these were two disastrous defeats, there is no doubt about it.
Two disastrous defeats thanks to the Dawn Planet!
In fact, these two fiascos were also a theoretical basis for Bail Organa and others to submit the Two Thousand People Letter. In that initiative, they used these two fiascos to discuss the excessive power within the Galactic Republic. corruption problems caused by concentration.
But now, Palpatine told them that the Dawn Principality had surrendered?
Are you kidding me? How is this possible! !
Three theaters, two battlefields, and a huge force of more than 700 capital ships failed to penetrate the solid defense line of the Dawn Principality. What happened now to make the Dawn Principality give up directly?
You must know that even if they do not give up, the Galactic Republic has actually lost the ability to strategically attack and cannot threaten the Principality of Dawn at all!
Everyone was puzzled, but because of this, they were unprepared for Palpatine's move and were caught off guard.
However, Palpatine projected a document directly into the holographic projection, and this document was signed by the Dawn Planet!
The content of the document roughly states that the Dawn Planet is willing to break away from the Confederation of Independent Systems and accept the leadership of the Coruscant government headed by Sheev Palpatine. The two parties will be friendly and mutually beneficial to create a harmonious and beautiful world.
There are also a series of detailed terms below, including the two sides re-opening trade exchanges, establishing a high-level dialogue mechanism, jointly developing unknown star fields, etc.
And at the very end, there is a signature that cannot be forged—Grand Duke Li Ming, Tang Xiao!
However, when they saw this document, Bail Organa and Mon Mothma both looked at each other in the air, their eyes full of solemnity.
That's right, with Bail Organa's outstanding vision, they naturally saw several problems with this document!
The first thing is the title! This document from the Principality of Dawn is not for the Galactic Republic! It's for the 'current Coruscant government headed by Sheev Palpatine'! !
Then it’s the signature, it’s still the Grand Duke of Dawn!
What does this mean? Does the Galaxy Republic want to recognize Tang Xiao's status as Grand Duke? So does this mean that there is a warlord emerging within the Galactic Republic?
No, not the Galactic Republic! It's Palpatine!
In this statement, there is nothing about the Galactic Republic!
Bail Organa almost collapsed to the ground. Only now did he understand why the former Speaker Finis Valorum took great risks to come to him the night before, and why he took him without permission. His name was erased from the Two Thousand People Book!
Because...
Because...
On the central anti-gravity platform, Sheev Palpatine's voice was low and deep, "Yes. ...That's right. This is the right path for the galaxy. The Jedi who want to usurp power are eliminated, and our loyal soldiers are hunting these traitors on thousands of planets. The planet Dawn has surrendered and become our glorious one! One! Count Dooku is dying!"
"Citizens of the entire galaxy, today we will witness a great transformation. For a thousand years, the Republic has been standing at the top of the civilized world with its supreme achievements, but there are always some people with sinister intentions who instigate us against each other. In order to defend Sharing our common beliefs, we resolutely took up arms and fought against the separatists. However, while doing so, we never expected that the biggest threat came from within ourselves!”
"Some people with ulterior motives in the Jedi Order and the Galactic Senate have been plotting to cast the shadow of Separatism over us! They intend to crush the Republic and turn it into a scorched earth! But the conspiracy in their hearts cannot be hidden forever Down - at last, they shed their disguises and revealed their true colors."
"The Jedi Order seeks to destroy by assassinating the head of government and seizing command of the clone army, thereby unleashing their destructive power. The Republic, but the plans of these would-be tyrants were met with a fierce counterattack by elite forces. Our loyal clone troopers stopped the uprising in the Jedi Temple and suppressed their usurpation of power on thousands of planets."
"But this is not over! The Jedi Order's allies in the Council are still active! They want to pierce that vicious dagger into our defenseless hearts at the critical moment of the war!"< br>
"But I promise you, every enemy will be defeated! Arrested! And then executed! The dawn of victory is in sight! The Dawn Planet has surrendered, the Separatist forces have fallen apart, and the Jedi Order The rebellion has been defeated! We stand at the beginning of a new era."
"Although we paid a heavy price in this process! But I can guarantee it! My determination has never been so firm as it is at this moment!!"
His voice was loud and clear, and those of the Loyalist Committee in the Parliament , and many congressmen who were infected by his enthusiasm or succumbed to his strength applauded like thunder!
"We will abandon the corrupt and weak past! We will re-clench the iron fist! We will ignite the passion again! In order to ensure the stability of the galaxy and the safety of our supporters! I hereby declare! Galaxy The Republic will be reorganized into the first empire of the galaxy!”
Wow~~~~~~The applause became more and more deafening! The entire parliament hall fell into complete madness! The congressmen clapped and cheered loudly. They made their voices heard in every way they could to express their support for Palpatine!
"The secure and stable society will last ten thousand years! The Empire will continue to be ruled by this august body and its chosen lifelong Head! The Empire will be ruled by the majority and a new constitution!"
Bail Organa felt his eyes go dark and almost fell to the ground.
Palpatine actually took such a step! ! He destroyed the Galactic Republic! Destroyed democracy! Destroyed freedom! Destroyed the Parliament too!
This is Palpatine’s most powerful response to the Book of Two Thousand People!
Don’t you want me to return my power to you? Don’t you want to safeguard the democracy and freedom of the Republic? Well, let me tell you now, everything you insist on has come to nothing!
What else can be done now?
Bail Organa remembered the advice Finis Valorum gave him - survive.
He gritted his teeth and patted it with trembling hands. Bang, bang, bang, bang... the unintentional applause merged into the crazy feast in the parliament hall, and was drowned without a trace.
Looking up, Mon Mothma was also applauding. However, their anti-gravity platforms were not far apart. Bail Organa could clearly see the crystal tears in the corners of Senator Mothma's eyes...
The two looked at each other, looking at each other. To the deep despair and endless sorrow.
Bail Organa couldn't help but think of another person at this moment... If Senator Padmé Amidala was also present at this time, what choice would she make?
Fight to the end? Or are we like us... applauding the new emperor, the murderer who destroyed the Galactic Republic?
So... amid this fanatical applause, the Galactic Republic finally completed its more than 25,000 years of history and came to an end.
Looking back at the splendid history of the Galactic Republic, they have been tenacious and defeated one enemy after another...from the civil war of the Jedi Order, to the war with the Infinite Empire, and then experienced the Sith The rise of the Empire and the emergence of the Mandalorian Crusaders.
After that, the martyrs of the Galactic Republic fought bravely to defeat the Eternal Empire and the New Sith Empire, finally bringing the war that lasted for 24,000 years to an end and becoming the true overlord of the galaxy... …
Today, however, after just a thousand years of peace, the Galactic Republic has come to an end.
The one who overthrew her was the greatest enemy of the Republic - the Sith!
How ironic! How sad!
Palpatine's speech continued amid waves of applause, "The entire galaxy will abide by the same laws, speak the same language, and obey the wise leadership of the same people! In this way, we will forever be free of the Republic. The corruption is widespread in the final period! Sector governors will clean up the bureaucracy to prevent similar separatist movements from quietly rising."
"In the new Empire. Under order, our most cherished beliefs will be preserved; a strong military will defend our ideals; we will never compromise with our opponents and stand united against internal and external threats. Let the enemies of the Empire listen to all those who seek to endanger the Empire. Any attempt will be crushed!”
"This process has a long way to go, but the people of the empire are ready to meet the challenge. It is our efforts that have allowed the war to be extinguished, the turmoil to subside, and peace to return to the galaxy! Trillions of creatures are eagerly looking forward to it Looking forward to a stable future. Whether it is from the Outer Rim or the wild and unknown star field, as long as there is a star system that desires a stable life, the Empire will satisfy its wishes."
"At the same time, the citizens of the Empire must do their best. Their job is to join the Imperial Starfleet, report suspected saboteurs, and become the Empire's loyal informants; go to all corners of the galaxy to promote the purpose of the Empire's new order to uncivilized people; build monuments and create technological miracles. To show the glory of the Empire to our future generations!"
"The Clone Troopers - now proudly known as Imperial Stormtroopers - will fight on the front lines against the enemies of the Empire. Many people have sacrificed their lives for the country, and our people will always remember their contributions."
"The peace of the new order will crush the ulterior plots of those with ulterior motives, and the future of the empire will be determined. A bright future! Under my leadership, it will achieve unimaginable glory! We have withstood the test and become stronger, and we will move forward together with one heart and one mind: the Milky Way! Citizens of the First Empire! We will achieve final victory! Ten thousand years of peace begin today!"
Palpatine's exciting speech set off waves of enthusiasm in the Senate! The wave completely ignited the atmosphere!
Yes, it's the end of the Galactic Republic, but it's a blast!
At this moment, no one is mourning for the decadent Galactic Republic, and everyone is cheering for the new First Empire of the Galaxy.
The Republic is a thing of the past, the Galactic Empire is the future of the galaxy!
……
[…My determination has never been so firm as it is at this moment! ! …】
【...I hereby announce it! The Galactic Republic will be reorganized into the First Empire of the Galaxy! ...]
Even in the holographic projection, Palpatine's speech was still full of passion, and the fanatical atmosphere of the scene could still be felt countless light years away.
Pa, pa, pa, pa... A sound of clapping sounded from beside the holographic projection. Tang Xiao was sitting on the sofa, crossing his legs and clapping his hands.
In his eyes, there was only mockery and irony!
"No matter which angle you look at, this is a perfect speech." Tang Xiao said with a sneer: "Even with elimination and attack, we not only established enemies, but also planned the future. Everything in the Galactic Republic The shortcomings became the strengths of the Galactic Empire, and Palpatine succeeded in making everyone understand it.”
"We all know that he has no intention of realizing all those contents..." Standing next to Tang Xiao were the Prime Minister of the Dawn Principality, Francis Underwood, and the Chief Minister of the Cabinet Helmut Ze Mo.
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