Intergalactic Summit

I came to a conclusion quite some time ago regarding what would happen if the imperials attempted another invasion of our worlds. I still believe this to be the case.

Assuming no outside intervention (assistance from the Federation, CONCORD, etc.) it's certain that the numerical advantage held by the Amarr military would overrun Republic forces. How long that would take I have no way of predicting but, it would happen. Given that we have absolutely no intention of ever living as slaves again we'd likely fight to the very last person, practice a scorched earth policy of destroying any and everything of value, carry out hit and run harassment raids, suicide attacks, etc. We'd fight an asymmetrical, long-term guerrilla war on a scale never seen before. In short, we'd do everything in our power to make "Amarr Victor" so costly and weaken the Empire to such an extent that one of two scenarios would occur:

• the massive drain on resources would collapse their economy leading to internal upheaval and eventually a civil war that would topple the Empire from within or,


• the massive long-term commitment of personnel and equipment needed to secure the newly acquired Matari worlds would drain resources and stretch the imperial military so thinly that the Empire would be vulnerable to invasion by another sovereign entity (the Federation) or, to organized terrorist/criminal enterprises (Blood Raiders, Sansha, or Angels). Unable to withstand attacks on multiple fronts the Empire would be destroyed from without.

Either way the Empire would be destroyed along with the Republic. It's the old doctrine of mutually assured destruction. I rather doubt the (sane) citizens of Amarr are willing to pay this price. I know that personally I'd rather live so long as it doesn't involve me (and 9 future generations of Rellas) being subservient to Jamyl and her deity. In the end we can either find a way to move forward and live together in some kind of stable situation or, die together. Hopefully leaders on all sides will reach this conclusion and stop this madness.

The Khanids, at large, did never fight the Empire.

Indeed I do not. In expressing my opinion on the subject I only intended to give a perspective as a miner. I did not wish to stir any personal animosities between particular pilots. I wouldn't presume to speak for anyone but myself and for others only in a limited way if they share my opinion. Khanid II will speak for himself on this subject if he deems it appropriate.

The difference being is it's rather easier to do away with a problem Senator than a problem Heir.

One of the benefits of the flexible nature of democracy, you see.

We have ways of ensuring this does not happen. Our methods are just a bit more... heroic than the drab systemic safeguards the Gallente have. Assassins and the Speakers of Truth make for much better poetry than an impeachment.

This statement made me very sad, sir. I hope that one day, the soul of your nation stirs poetry and epics once again, and that its actions will be sung on the stages of our descendants.

That which moves Gallentine hands ought also stir Gallentine hearts. I hope this returns to you.

I'll say this once, and very clearly: If something was going to happen, it should've happened already, in my opinion. Something COULD happen soon, but if the Amaar didn't do anything yet then I see no reason to be too overtly worried. The Saurum heir is only that, a Heir. The Empress makes the final decision, of course, and since nothing has happened, I doubt things will happen. I may be wrong, but I could be right too.

While love and fame may cause the heart to swell,
So too should hate, and loathing ought as well.

Poetry, literature, and all the arts have their place in our society and are of great value. However, the arts are reactionary. Only a madman would do something with the sole intent if having people represent it in the arts. That is what men like Tibus Heth do and look where it got him.

People who want their story sung about or dramaticized before the story is told will get their wish in some cases, yet it will be different than the story they wanted.

False comparison, Vitalia, and you know it. I'm not calling for the destruction of humanity as the EoM does. I'm not calling for the destruction of the Empire. I pointed out a likely outcome should the Amarr attack us. I'm stating the fact that we will never again be held captive by Amarr or, anyone else. The majority of us prefer death to enslavement. You're also wrong to compare us to those unfortunates who happened to be early victims of the imperials. The circumstances are totally different.

I assure you most emphatically that we will not bow before your Empire. We'll die fighting to the last or take our own lives before we'd let that happen.

I'd also caution you not to be so smug and remind you that you're considered a heretical dog in the eyes of the Empire; something to be reclaimed to the "true faith" or, put down.