Intergalactic Summit

Hope you choke on the wine.

Does making PIE pie count as unproductive?

The speech for those who missed it:

"My brothers and sisters of Amarr – Imperial loyalists and sympathizers, faithful citizens and converts alike, I greet you. My name is Aethion Mirra, and I am a Commander of the Praetoria Imperialis Excubitoris Incorporated, or PIE Inc. We are the oldest imperial loyalist capsuleer corporation, and I come here today to hold a speech as part of the celebratory events of PIE’s 10th anniversary.

The deceased Amarr Emperor Heideran VII, may he rest in Peace, had a dream and he had hope. He dreamt about New Eden with Peace throughout the galaxy. During his days in this world he bestowed upon us an unmatched harmony between the empires. This was a result of his unwavering belief that one day we all should live in peace and harmony. The way to Peace is a long one – it can almost seem like a dream. And yes – it is a dream; a beautiful dream. But Heideran VII was not only a dreamer, he was an idealist. His efforts were reach a state which some people would call utopia, but for the Emperor this dream was a future reality.

One year ago I joined PIE. It was battered and weary by years upon years of constant war against the Shakorites. It was still proud, still upheld its ethos, ethics and beliefs. Its flame had withstood countless attempts of extinguishing, and was burning low after many hardships, though it had never wavered.

I will, of course, not compare myself to the late Amarr Emperor, but like Heideran VII I too am a dreamer. And, like him, I am an ideologist; because it was then, that time a year ago that I made a decision. The decision to rekindle the flame of PIE and to bring resurgence to the Praetoria. Because I believed that PIE held the key for Peace to a peaceful future for all of us. It could, once again, become essential tool for leading the capsuleers into Reclaiming the known universe. And there can only be one way to Peace; for the empires to unite under the one true light – the one true God.

One year later I stand here along with a greatly increased number of my brothers and sisters of the Praetoria, some new and some old, and I am proud. I am proud to say that I am Amarrian. I am proud to say that these are my comrades - that they are my friends, that they are my sisters and brothers. I have used the knowledge invested in me by my true Amarrian betters in service to the throne. I was employed in the department for human resources in my youth, and using the methodology I learned there - I have catalyzed the resurgence for PIE by rallying honorable people to unite under one common banner. Faithful Amarrians that believe in camaraderie and loyalty to the Throne.

Even as I speak – the crusaders of the 24th crusade fight victoriously in the Bleak Lands and shatter the defenses of the Shakorites. They lead the Resurgence of the Amarr militia, which will bring an end to this conflict once and for all. The glorious flame of God’s chosen warriors will lead us all to Peace.

As God decreed, the Amarr shall rule the galaxy. We will have Peace. Peace – Forever. Semper Pax!"

Some pictures from the event:
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Obviously, you've already decided upon the matter. So this is not even a debatable "Issue" for you. You have narrowed your mind into something that you think you believe in, something you think would be good for you and your family. You limit yourself, and wrap yourself in anger towards something you do not understand.
You continue limiting yourself this way, there will no peace, nor solace for anyone around you.

Narrowmindedness, incarnate.

Of course not! Since we still holds slaves, that justifies for them any attrocities, sovereignty violations, mass kidnapping or any other ideas they may have... all in the name of their people and their view for peace! And, apparently, even invading the Federation is an option as soon as the slightest reason is given for that.

I'm sorry, captain Rella, but your people clearly lack any idea of the value of peace, thus your words sound empty and hollow on the matter.

We did, and our two empires had over a century of peace. It was the Republic's administration under Shakor that broke that peace, and only then was a new Reclaiming announced by Her Imperial Majesty (and yet despite this announcement, millions of slaves like myself were released, and no real efforts have been made to actually reignite a Reclaiming save the actions by His Highness Merimeth Sarum).

The Republic might certainly place a lot of value on liberty, but after breaking CONCORD treaties not once but twice it is clear they have no respect for peace.

This is a half-truth and you damned well know it. Immediately after Jamyl was crowned she announced a "new reclaiming". The fact that she's not called upon her minions to carry it out is far from renouncing it.

And if you insist on bringing up treaty breaking I'll just remind you and Sepherim that there are far more morally reprehensible acts than breaking an agreement between governmental entities. (And no, I don't advocate for nor do I agree with the Republic Fleet's attack on the Federation) If your ancestors hadn't invaded Matar, kidnapped or killed millions, enslaved tens of millions and occupied our homes for almost a millennium, the Elders entry into imperial space to save the last of the Nefantar and Starkmanir never would have been necessary. If a pride-damaged imperial heir not committed genocide on Starkman Prime the Elders entry into imperial space never would have been necessary.

And before you all start in on "Do our wrongs in the past justify yours today ?", I'll answer, "Yes". "How long do you intend to keep bringing up our past deeds?" Until you understand how injurious those deeds were to us and you renounce the "reclaiming".

I'm finished arguing with you imperials. Think what you like, call me whatever names you like. I don't answer to you and I'll damn sure not be judged by the likes of race traitors, hypocrites, warmongers, kidnappers, slavers and racial supremacists.

If you folks so greatly despise something, then why do you honour it by responding to it?

I have personally had nothing but magnanimous dealings with the Amarr, PIE included.

Obviously, you've already decided upon the matter. So this is not even a debatable "issue" for you. You have narrowed your mind into something that you think you believe in, something you think would be good the rest of the universe. You limit yourself, and wrap yourself in piety towards something that doesn't exist. You continue limiting yourself this way, there will be no peace nor solace for anyone around you.

Narrowmindedness, incarnate.

First off, the modern definition of Amarrian is anyone who believes in and practices the Amarr Faith. The Khanid, Ni-Kunni, Ammatar... all Amarrians. If a Civire or Jin-Mei converts to our Faith then we consider them a brother or sister standing beside us before God. The idea of "Race" as you define it is completely irrelevant. I know this is going to sail right over your thick head, but we Amarrians are not a "race" - We are an idea.

If you are looking for someone obsessed with the idea of a "master race" you need only look in the mirror. Bloodline this, tribe that, bow to our wishes or we'll blow you up (and that's how you treat your supposed allies). You don't care about culture, beliefs, or what is in a person's soul - you only care about some obscure notion of genetic kinships and you base your entire society around it. You're inner desires are no secret to anyone: The repression, conquest, and eventual extermination of all any human being who doesn't have enough Matari-brand DNA to be considered "worthy."