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Post by Odan Thos on Apr 26, 2009 1:15:49 GMT -5
Kitana's personal StealthX starfighter slowly descended into the atmosphere of Zeltros. It was two weeks behind schedule arrival; do to spending time at the Jedi Temple and another week recovering on Alderaan. The delay did not seem to matter however. "Air traffic control. This is Princess Kit... I mean Kitana on approach to Zel Spaceport. Requesting docking assignment." Kitana sat waiting for which docking port to land at. She was no longer a member of the royal family, sense they would be having a new election to replace her father. After a few seconds a voice came back over the communication. "This is ATC. The royal landing dock is still open Princess. It is good to have you back home your highness." The man's voice faded away and four small air speeders flew up point. They were of the Zeltros Defense Force and it was the standard escort of a member of the Royal family. All Kitana could do was smile as the ship descended towards the spaceport with its escort.
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Post by Odan Thos on Apr 27, 2009 0:38:55 GMT -5
Kitana landed her fighter in the same docking port and even the same spot that she had when visiting her parents. As the cockpit open she removed her helmet and climbed out of the cockpit. She was wearing her custom ruby lens sunglasses which she was known along with a green flight suit.
Kitana slowly pulled off her sunglasses and looked at the group of people standing around her fighter. There were reporters, politicians, top ranking defense force commanders and large numbers of dock workers which came in hopes of seeing Princess Kitana again. Kitana took a deep breath as the camera flashes started up and several of the reporters rushed her with questions. "Why have you returned?" "What do you think about the memorial that is being erected on the place grounds?" "Are you going to run for Queen and follow in your father's footsteps?" "Where did you go after the attack?" The questions never seemed to stop.
Kitana held up her hand to signal that she was going to make a statement. It took several seconds for the voices to stop, but once they she spoke softly. "I thought I could run from the pain of my family’s death, but that is not what Zeltros needs. My father once said to me, "Kit. The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few." This could not be more true, especially now. I lost my family, so did the rest of you." Kitana paused only for a second, "My family would wise us to celebrate, not morn. They would wise us to look into the future, not back into the past. On behalf of my family, I have returned to help Zeltros build the brighter future that my family laid the foundation for." She then put on her sunglasses and started to walk toward the exit.
As she walked through the crowd several of the politicians and defense force officers took up point around her, peeling off trying to keep the reporters at bay. By the time she got to the airspeed parked at the other end of the docking bay, only three her guards were left. Senator Disuar, Admiral Jillara, and Captain Yeatta of Capital City Police. They climbed into the airspeed and headed for Kitana's family estate. It seems the reports were not the only people with questions.
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Post by Odan Thos on May 16, 2009 21:24:29 GMT -5
Kitana sat in the seat across from the senator, the chief of police and admiral of the defense forces. "So, I take that there is some special reason you are still treating me like royalty. When my father was killed, I was no longer a princess." She looked at them, but she also brushed up against his minds. She was shocked what she foreseen.
Senator Disuar was the first one to speak; of course he was the hardest to read. "Will your highness, Zeltros is in a pickle. Our planets government is completely in shambles. The attack did not only kill your father and mother, but over 80 percent of the parliament was killed along with majority of the civil servants. All our laws of succession and laws of replacing parliament members are worthless.” He lowered his head. The death toll of the attack has been 142, most were guest of the party that the King was having for the Republic Diplomats.
Then Admiral Jillara started to speak, Kitana could sense that he had all the answers. “Will, the military JAG was relatively intact after the attack. So we started to look through the laws of the government. We found one that could provide a solution to our problem. Back before we were an elected democracy, there was a law about the next in the King’s line would become the next ruler should no heir declared. Because all other succession laws are invalid due to the collateral damage of the attack. You are the next in your father’s line.” The admiral was blunt and to the point, something that Kitana always liked about them.
Kitana took a deep breath, realizing what they were asking of her. “Why not just a democratic election to fill the position?” Kitana did not know if she was ready for the responsibility of Queen.
Senator Disuar quickly spoke. “There are not enough people. What we need is someone taking over the government temporally in order to get us through this rough time. You are popular among the people as the reporter show and you have a very political mind shown by your little speech you gave the reporters.” They were desperate, and Kitana could sense it. All she did was sit there quietly as they continue to try and convenes her that what they were planning was for the best of Zeltros.
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Post by Odan Thos on May 25, 2009 2:53:29 GMT -5
Kitana stepped out of the speeder and walked towards the house. She was followed by the three men who were only two steps behind her. She stopped at the door and turned to them. “Okay. I want to set up a press conference here at 1900 hours. I want to take the pulse of the people, and if I like what I feel, then I will announce my acceptance as the next ruler of Zeltros during this crisis. If however they are not onboard with this we will meet again and discuses a backdoor operation.” Kitana paused for a moment then continued. “This is against everything that the Zeltros has achieved in the last five hundred years. Let’s hope it is not the wrong course of action. Admiral, would you stay awhile, I got something I want to show you.” Kitana open the door to the house and walked in the house followed by the admiral.
Kitana walked to the den and offered him a seat while she accessed a terminal and brought a screen. She then uploaded a data stick into the terminal and on the screen an image of a ship. “Admiral. As souvenir ruler of Zeltros, that also makes me commander in Chief of the Zeltros defense forces. I would like the first ship of this class to be constructed as for my personal use.”
The admiral looked over the technical data as it appeared on the screen. “I see you were busy while you were away. So, you thinking about using the hull of that your father designed for his personal transport but was never completed. Just so I know, what is the purpose of this new ship?” The admiral was being respective, but it was easy to sense that he was wondering if he had they had open Pandora’s box or let a genie out of the bottle.
Kitana smiled. “My father was killed because of a lack of quality information. The Spyglass will prevent this. It is an intelligence gathering and electronic warfare corvette design to operate. And before you ask, I want the first on for myself because I plan to do a lot of traveling around the galaxy. This ship could mean the difference between life and death by providing me the needed information.” Kitana could sense the question while she was talking, so she figured it could save some time just answering it then.
The admiral looked at her stangely for a second and then stood. “I think we can manage this. Your father’s uncompleted hull is still in the shipyards. After he cut the project we had other projects which took priority to scrapping the hull. I will have the teams start at once finalizing the design details and constructing the ship your highness.” The admiral stood up and saluted Kitana. She returned the salute and walked him to the door, handing him the data stick as he left.
Kitana flopped down on her bed and stared up at the celling. Queen, what would she do with that type of responsibility, with that type of power? She rolled over to her nightstand and pulled out a little black book. Inside were handwritten contacts and associates from back in her smuggling days. She flipped through the pages of the book, reading the names and locations. She then came to one name which answered her question, Almran, Chief Councilor of Bothan Council. His clan was major information dealers and ran several small criminal cells in Bothan Space. Kitana thought about this for a while, working out the details in her head. She could create a criminal empire that could rival even the Black Sun with the backing of an entire planet such as Zeltros. Even better she could expand a power base through the galaxy and finally track down and slaughter the leaders of the People for True Freedom. She checked her watch and started to send messages to her former associates to meet her on Zeltros and spread the word that she was looking for talent. She then got into her speeder and headed for the Parliament building were the press conference was to be held.
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Post by Zero on May 26, 2009 18:02:38 GMT -5
A X-wing came out of hyperspace not far out from Zeltros. Akira made her way to the planet, trying to conserve fuel. She was nearly out, and was low on money. She had enough to get her back to the outer rim, then she would need to look for a job. She would probably get stuck on some bounty hunting mission again seeing as she couldn't really smuggle with a fighter. For now she needed to get planet-side before her fighter gave out on her.
She made it through the atmosphere before she got on the comm with air traffic control.
Air traffic Control, this is Akira Rumo requesting permission to nearest landing platform to my location. I'm nearly out of fuel.
She sent out her current coordinates ad waited for the reply. Something felt odd, but she couldn't place it with how her force abilities state was. Hopefully she would be able to land without a problem. [/sub]
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Post by Odan Thos on May 27, 2009 1:30:15 GMT -5
Kitana looked at the three men before walking onto stage. She had changed into a white low cut dress and high heel. She had pulled her hair back and the only thing she did not change was her ruby lens sunglasses. "You guys are going to be sitting behind me right." While it was phrased as a question, it was in fact telling them that they would be out there.
Kitana took a breath and walked out to the podium. The video cameras were hovering all around and flash of people taking still images. Kitana took off the glasses and placed them on the podium. "This is not a former press conference. I will start out be taking questions." After Kitana said this the crowd erupted into questions which became a roar. Kitana pointed to a young lady in the third row.
The woman stood up. "Elinora Wiggled of the Zeltros HoloNet News Service. What is your opinion on the memorial for your father on the former palace site?" The lady remained standing holding a recording device.
Kitana smiled and thought about the question. "I believe my father would say it is not needed. We should always be looking forward, not turning around to look back. With that said, I think I agree with that view. While it is a touching though and brings warmth to my heart; but I know that in the end, the importance of a memorial last as long as people consider it important to remember." Kitana finished talking and the women sat down.
Meanwhile ATC came over the line. "This is Air Traffic Control. You are closest to the parliament. We cannot permit you to land their after the previous terrorist attack and the fact that her highness is currently holding a press conference. You may land four miles away at the small spaceport to your northeast. We are uploading the location. Do not penetrate the airspace around parliament. The military is currently declared it a no fly zone. Air Traffic Control out."
Meanwhile back at the conference Kitana had breath through the question about what she was doing after the attack. She told them that she had returned to the Jedi Order for guidance and found a measure of peace. She then pointed to a young man in the front row. The man stood up and pulled out a datapad. "Your highness. Oliver Geiven of the Galactic News Service." When he said highness, Kitana already knew what he was going to ask. It was time the genie was let out of the bottle. "I was wondering if you were going to take advantage of the law 818 Omega. It states that when the rule of Zeltros is killed without a successor, then their nearest closet living relative become the sole ruler of the Zeltros people." The man stood with a smirk on his face. It seemed he had done his homework before arriving.
Kitana stared at the young man and as always was monitoring the crowd. It seemed that they were shocked that they did not hear about this law, but there was something else in there mines. It was relief. Kitana jumped into action, playing it as delicately as possible. "I was informed of that law just three hours ago and that is why this press conference was called. I plan to inform you about the law once I finished answering your questions. As Mr. Gieven stated, the law states that I become the sole ruler of Zeltros. Under the conditions that Zeltros is currently in with so many public officials being killed; not only my father, I see it as my obligation to accept the position of Queen by the law. This is only a temporary solution until we can get government officals replaced." Kitana looked over the audience, it was hard to read. Some of them were happy and glad while others seem to be taking a moment of pause. It was most likely the shock.
However Oliver was still standing. "Your Highness. I guess you were not completely briefed on the law. The title is back before we had a monarchy. It dates when the planet was just brought under one rule, Edenia Empire. Your title is Empress." Kitana turned quickly around to the three men behind her.
The admiral nodded his head and stood up. He walked up to the podium and Kitana stepped to the side. "I would like to add it was me that briefed the Empress on the law. It took a long debate about the ethics of the nature of the law and that she has the full support of the Zeltros Defense Forces by a unanimous vote of the Military Council." The other men also stood up and gave their support.
Kitana walked up to the podium. "Excuse them. They are a little over zealous about this. They just want to get the government back on its feet and see this as the best option. Now I will start taking questions." The hands once again shot up and Kitana started to answer them.
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Post by Zero on May 28, 2009 21:55:01 GMT -5
Roger that, Air Traffic Control. Akira out. Her Highness? That's interesting. Hopefully I can watch this press conference unfold.
Akira waited for the coordinates to upload, then fallowed them. Luckily, she was just out of the no fly zone. She sped off to the north-east, and arrived at the small spaceport a couple of minutes later. There were only a couple of other ships here, and nothing too fancy. She landed at a vacant spot, and just as she touched down, the X-wing putted once, then died. She sighed, then smiled. She made it in the nick of time.
Akira climbed out and went to the main office. There was a single holo on showing the press conference, and at first glance, Akira didn't notice who was speaking, but her voice, though filtered, sounded familiar. After a second glance, it was reveled that it was Kitana. Akira's jaw dropped slightly as she took in her old friend. She hasn't see Kitana in a long time, and now she was an Empress? Quickly, she looked at the man at the desk.
Hey, whats the fastest way to get to that conference? [/sub]
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Post by Odan Thos on May 29, 2009 22:34:16 GMT -5
The officer at the main office laughed. "You are joking. After the assassination of the Royal Family, the parliament building would be locked down so tight that a republic senator would be not able to weasel his way in there. However, the fastest way to the parliament building is to take an airspeeder, I could call one for you if you like?" The officer waited for a response. He did not like the looks of this human. So as soon as she left of the parliament building, he would notify Zeltros Defense Forces internal security section.
Meanwhile Kitana stood in front of the podium. She was outline the way the government would be operating while she was temporarily in command. It was nothing interesting, but it was a question from one of the reporters.
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Post by Zero on May 31, 2009 1:28:56 GMT -5
Oh, would you, please? Kitana is an old friend of mine, and it would be good to see her again.
Akira had a feeling that the man was going to call security on her when she left for the Parliament building, and perhaps have her arrested for suspicion of assassination. So long as Kitana knew that she was nearby, Akira would be happy. There was a good chance that Kitana would help her out. [/sub]
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Post by Odan Thos on May 31, 2009 22:36:02 GMT -5
The officer behind the main desk pushed a button. "I require a Speeder at Parliament Space Port for a human woman that needs transportation to the Parliament Building for the Press Conference." The voice that came over the other side confirmed the requested and stated there would be an airspeed out front in only a minute. The main officer looked at the women, "You head through that door, turn right and head through the double doors leading to the outside, the airspeeder well be waiting for you.
The man watched the women walk away and once she was will clear of ear shot; he pulled up main security channel. "I got a woman that was in a X-wing from the Parliament building area. She landed her low on fuel. Once she seen the Empress on the view she asked the fast way there. She will be taking airspeed 24 to the parliament build. PSP Main Desk out." The man had done all he could by law, he only hoped the Empress would be okay.
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Post by Zero on May 31, 2009 23:43:53 GMT -5
Thank you so much. I owe you for this.
Akira smiled, and forced herself not to run, but she did leave at a brisk walk. Her lightsabers were in her pockets, hidden, but she had no use for them, but didn't want the unneeded attention drawing to her. She was never big for attention.
She fallowed the hallway and went through the double door's into the outside again. The airspeeder was waiting for her, just as the desk officer said.
Thanks for this. Lets get over there. [/sub]
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Post by Odan Thos on Jun 2, 2009 1:54:21 GMT -5
The driver took her right to the Parliament Building. The place looked like a fortress, there were guards walking along the walls and if you looked hard enough you could spot snipers on the roof. "Were here ma'am. Good luck getting in." He waited for her to get out; he wanted to get out away as fast as he could. He felt like this was going to go bad fast, a strange woman rushing over to see the new Empress and last survivor of the royal family. This had firefight written all over it.
Meanwhile inside Kitana looked across audience. They would never stop the questions. She finally put up her hand. "Well, this conference has gone on way to long. I would like to thank you for coming. I hope I have answered the majority of the important questions you had. Now, I had a long trip and I after all this news I need to go and rest. Thank you again for responding to this so quickly." Kitana took a step to the side and the Admiral stepped forward to answer more questions as Kitana went backstage to set down away from the cameras. She wanted to be herself if only for a few minutes.
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Post by Zero on Jun 3, 2009 0:22:49 GMT -5
Thanks for the ride again. I don't know how to thank you.
Akira smiled and exited the airspeeder. She watched it leave before looking up at the fortress building. She spotted everyone around it, and even a couple hidden snipers. She knew she looked like a target to anyone. She sighed and hoped for the best before walking to the door guards.
'Scuse me, but do you think I will be able to get in to see the conference?
She opened herself as best she could to the force, and hoped that Kitana would feel her and bail her out of what was sure to happen. [/sub]
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Post by Odan Thos on Jun 4, 2009 0:33:38 GMT -5
The guard looked at her up and down. "Where is your Press Identification Card? This conference is not open to the general public due to the security risk to her highness. You understand right?" The man placed his finger on the trigger of his blaster carbine. He wanted to send the message that this place was not going broken into.
Meanwhile inside Kitana sat backstage with a cigar and pink Nebula. She took a puff of the cigar and then a drink. She had not had one of these in years, back before she had meet D. She sat relaxing trying to wrap her head around the fact that she was now the sovereign ruler of Zeltros. She reached out in the Force and monitored the vast amount of emotions flowing through it. She was not looking at individuals but instead focusing on the population as a whole. She wanted to get a feeling of the transfer of government was going with the people. Overall the vibs were good, the majority seen this as a relief. It could be relief that someone was in charge or they just liked her enough to support the change, but whatever the reason it was good. She sat smoking, drinking and feeding off the emotion of the population to give her strength.
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Post by Zero on Jun 4, 2009 18:13:31 GMT -5
Um... press card?
Akira patted herself down, and checked her pockets. Sse didn't have one, and perhaps the guard knew it, so she put everything into the force as she could muster, and tried to persuade the guard.
Um... I forgot it, but can you please let me in, just for a little bit?
She also used body language. If this failed, there was a good chance that she would be arrested, but at least Kitana would know she was here, if she didn't already.
((super crappy. I have a massive brain fart)) [/sub]
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