Intergalactic Summit

How long has it been, now, that we Matari, we Minmatar, have been forced - both by circumstance and by our own ineffectual leadership - to sit quietly and swallow the condescension, the arrogance, the self-entitled attitude, the sheer hubris of the Gallente Federation? How much longer can they reasonably expect for us to do so?

It is undeniable that their help in establishing recognition for our free government amongst the other powers in the cluster was indespensible, yes; for that, we did indeed owe them a debt. But that debt has been paid, over and over again. Hell, I myself remember quite vividly all of the times that I led pilots of Du'uma Fiisi Integrated Astrometrics into battle alongside other TLF auxiliaries and Gallente Militia forces to help them turn the tide against a Caldari Militia that seemed unstoppable and had at one point even occupied every contested system in their warzone. These Gallentean chest beaters don't like talking about those days, though, I'm sure.

And that's only one example. That's to say nothing of the Republic's unsung efforts to quell the ever-ambitious attempts at growth and expansion from the Angel Cartel while also having to deal with a steadily increasing Serpentis presence in Minmatar space. That's to say nothing of our diplomatic efforts with the slave-trade supporting Caldari State to help keep that particular pot from boiling over...

These arrogant dogs love spouting on so about how powerful their military is, as if it were the primary juggernaut of New Eden, as though should they but turn an eye for conquest upon any other sovereign power the outcome should be a foregone conclusion. They seem to love nothing more, even, than expressing doubts about our own military strength.

Of course, I say 'our own' as a Matari - my Republic citizenship was revoked years ago.

Still, it sickens me to see a people who were only our allies because it was convenient and beneficial for them to see a stable and friendly power on their opposite border from the State, a power to whom they could point when telling the Caldari, "and look, we're not alone either, now," to help dissuade the megacorporations from deciding upon open conflict again... it sickens me to see these people who have continued to need us just as much as we once needed them behave so heavy-handedly toward Us.

Since the beginning, all they have done is tell us what we should or shouldn't do, and politicians like Midular would nod meekly and enact the policies dictated to them by the Federation. The Gallente have dealt with carte blanche in the Republic for much, much longer than we ever should have tolerated. We are not a people suited to Republics and Democracies. We are a people of Tribal customs - Tribal faith, Tribal power distribution, Tribal justice.

They thought they knew who we were when they 'befriended' us. They thought we were weak - after all, we'd allowed ourselves to become enslaved to begin with. They thought we were simple-minded and primitive - our earliest starships being built on outdated tech and jury-rigged to fly. They thought we would be an easily-controlled puppet state, like Intaki. They think we can be spoken down to, chastised as though we were children rather than Matari warriors!

I think they were wrong. I think in my heart of hearts that Shakor will not stand for it any longer.

I think that when they condemn the Republic for its incursion at Colelie they would be better served to remember what we're often reminding the slaver of: We will come for ours. They would be better served to remember that we were a warlike people before we were a spacefaring people.


They say, "Let's see how they like it when they don't have us to support them anymore."

I say, "Let's see how the Federation likes it when they don't have us to kick around anymore."

What do you say, Blood of Pator? I want to hear your view of the Gallente and their pets - the Jin-Mei, the Intaki, and the nearly traitorous Federation citizens who share an ancestry with Us. Can we yet trust them? Have they tipped their hand a touch too far and revealed an insidious and manipulative enemy in disguise? Let's talk about the Federation.

Such an attractive Anabella skin you wear, usurper.

I'm happy to see we Gallente do not have a monopoly on shameless traitors who are, oddly, fond of grand displays of patriotism.

Oh, there are plenty of those to go around.

Havohej are being tasteful, as always.

He was never missed. But then, I'm sure I was not either.

And with that out of the way (I am simply happy to see others have noted this trend as well) I will leave this tread for the Matari henceforth. I apologize for the brief disturbance.

While I recognize the inherent hypocrisy in a Gallente posting here to ask other Gallente to not post here, I would like to urge all of us Gallenteans to not post here. Pilot Havohej created this discussion for Republic citizens, after all. Especially in light of the fact that the Republicans have stayed out of our sister discussion.

If you want to debate this with Republicans, the "New Topic" button is easy enough to find.

Look at the judgement, here, Matari. Look at the attempts at ridicule and shame.

Have you all nothing to say of these... I hesitate to call them people, even!

I mustn't be the only one fed up with the Federalists and their nonsense. Or do you all tend to agree with Electus Matari's traditionally pacifist view?

*shakes his head in disgust as he slams his palm down on the Transmit button.

True Matari are not dictated to, nor do they care about the words of politicians. Let the talkers talk, warriors on both sides know the value of the other. Ill fight alongside the Gallente so long as they are a friend and ally in action. If the day comes that they prove themselves otherwise, they will be treated as such.

You speak from a place firmly grounded in the roots and spirit of our People, that much is clear and respected.

But brother, as much as I hate to say so I think the Amarrian pilot, Vitalia, has the right of the Federation. They've tried to bind us without chains, and for long have succeeded... are they not still trying? Are they not gnashing their teeth in anger and frustration that we have begun to come into our own, to rise up and stand on our own feet?

As allies in action, they have always been valuable. But oh, at what cost...

I love seeing the savages frothing at the mouth while spouting their delusions of superiority to everyone. By all means, continue.

Well? Go on, continue.