Intergalactic Summit

In reply to Mr. Constantine -

Yes, almost certainly, the elevation of Acassa Midular to the position of Tribal Chief will have wider political impacts; our tribe has always been at the forefront of Minmatar politics, and we seem to have selected exactly the person to oppose those who might wish to see that position weakened...

*cough* SHAKOR *cough*

Externally, we shall have to see just how much her desire for independence of the Tribe impacts the wider cluster, as well as her stated desire to modernize. However, I believe these things ARE in the best interest of our Tribe, and, by extension, the Matari people as a whole.

I am eager to see where she leads us. Im equally eager to see what every other Tribe and nation does in response.

Thank you for your sentiments, Pieter.

Hopefully this will signify my people's new direction - forward.

I offer my own personal congratulations to the Sebiestor people and to the Matari in general in the successful elevation of the new Sebiestor Chief.

No change, be it in a political climate or any other form, is without strife or uncertainty. I hope Chief Midular can bring honor to her Tribe and family name and find a true voice for the Council and that the Matari People can further their goal of coming together as one unified and successful nation. It would please me much if such a show of stability could become one of many restorations of balance across all four of the Empires.

I lift a glass to the continued elevation of all Empires peoples... and progress towards civilizations which place their commonwealth as the priority of change, rather than the government itself being the focal point. As I have and will continue to believe that the Cold Wind will continue to strengthen and shape us all."

May the Wind of the West nourish and ease the Sebiestor's path of change.

After the harsh murder of the Ray of Matar this new chief demonstrates the resilience of the Matari people. The Sebiestor Tribe will be well represented with this new chief. I salute both the dignified process of quiet election as well as the truly qualified new chief.

For the correct usage contact one of the five families that have exclusive access to the Imperial throne. They are the experts in nepotism in the cluster.

Congratulations, I wish Acassa Midular, and the Sebiestor tribe, the best of luck.

Typically, people who survive long enough to become vocal critics in the big game are smart enough to have already bought off, assassinated, or otherwise removed likely threats. Most of the rest can be handled by a well trained security detail, particularly if said detail is comprised of professionals who are experts in the other end of matters. The skillset works both ways.

That said, congratulations to Midular on her appointment, and to the Sebiestor as a whole. Winds guide you.

A woman after my own heart, i welcome her nomination.
And, regarding some of the comments i've read in this thread - i don't think we should be overly dismissive of those who react as if she were more than just our tribal leader. Because she may very well be more some day. The sebiestor are a powerful, respected tribe and our chieftains are natural leaders, who knows what the future holds.

While I think all of us who find Shakor's political method reproachable might well welcome that, I think it would be something that would need to be examined practically. If Shakor loses an election, I'm not sure he would leave quietly. Truth be told, the one thing I would not want to see in the Republic is open civil war. Not only would it be torturous on the civilian population, but the Amarr Empire tends to absorb the hostilities when someone wants the Matari to unite and forget about their internal considerations.

It's better for the entire cluster, at present, to have a stable Minmatar Republic behind a less belligerent leader. Perhaps we can end the legislated warfare between our governments and start putting together a more peaceful means of political discourse. It would be nice, but I'm not sure I'd want to see the death toll on the Matari population from an internal revolution if it comes to Shakor actually having to leave his position for someone who doesn't share his more antagonistic policies. Especially considering that there are people within the Empire who might see that as an opportunity, which might escalate the death toll and sorely hamper any progress we would make toward reconciliation.

If she can sweep to power and secure a peaceful transition of power, though, not only would I fully support it, I think the deft political maneuvering required to make that happen would do much to justify her position to anyone in the cluster.

But what when the threat is your own Head of State, Agiri?