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maskormenace2016-06-07 06:56 pm
dun_moch) wrote in maskormenace2016-06-07 06:56 pm
3rd Oration – Video
[Count Dooku stands straight and tall in front of the camera, wearing his customary tailored black clothing and long brown cape. The nighttime skyline of Maurtia Falls spreads out behind him, visible through a large window that frames him. Dooku smiles, and when he speaks his voice is quite distinctive: deep, cultured, and sonorous.]
Hello once more, my fellow imPorts. I am Count Dooku, and I am campaigning to represent you as Ambassador for Maurtia Falls. I address you today to ask for your support in the elections taking place on June 27th.
Why should you support me? To begin with, because I already possess significant experience in democratic politics. In my own Galaxy, I have the honour of serving as the elected Head of State for the Confederacy of Independent Systems, an alliance of many thousands of worlds working together to seek a better future. I gained this position after travelling many worlds during a long and distinguished career in peacekeeping, diplomacy, and scholarship. Finally, during the six months I have lived among you, I have done all in my power to contribute to safety and progress within our community.
[He presses a hand to his heart as he says this, and his next words are spoken in particular earnest.]
I have served as a probation officer to rehabilitate arrested imPorts. I have worked to spread imPort generosity abroad with the Stark-Xavier humanitarian initiative. And I am proud of the diplomatic role I have played in swaying allies to the aid of imPorts in a time of war: namely, the people of Mexico, who so gallantly provided a desperately-needed safe haven to our community during the Soviet occupation crisis in February.
On a more personal note, during my time here I have come to know my fellow imPorts... and, I am happy to say, consider many of you my friends. I strongly believe that we are not a burden to resent, nor are we weapons to be feared or tools to be used. We are a community of exceptional people, capable of extraordinary things. We can be justly proud of what we contribute to this society we have been taken to. Working together, we can further those accomplishments to build a better world: both for ourselves, and the natives we live alongside.
With that in mind, my platform for Ambassador can be expressed in a single word: reform. We all know that there are many serious issues which challenge us. Violence in our streets, light sentences for mass killers, intolerance against those who do not conform, employment seemingly assigned at random, a perpetual war which many want no part in, nanites placed in our bodies without any permission, abduction by a rogue machine, secret trials and censored histories... We should be able to speak about these matters freely and without fear, and with the expectation that we can take action to change things for the better.
[The Count slowly sweeps a hand in front of him as he goes through his list in a somber, serious tone, as though indicating a slew of troubles stretching before him, then pauses a moment for impact (and a breath) before continuing:]
If elected Ambassador, I promise you the following: I will establish a fully-funded Employment Centre in Maurtia Falls, so that any imPort wanting a new job may easily find a fulfilling position, and imPort employers can easily connect to fresh talent. I will work with my fellow Ambassadors to lobby the government to grant imPort scientists research access to the Porter at Cape Canaveral. I will continue to promote the best possible image of imPorts both at home and abroad, so that we will always have allies in times of crisis. I will oppose criminal chaos and official corruption alike, wherever they threaten innocent lives. And I will hear and support all imPorts who speak out for positive change, provided they act within the boundaries of the law.
[Dooku makes his promises with a stern, level face, but then breaks into warmth again as he goes into his closing. He smiles and bows slightly, holding his hand out to the audience in an inviting, offering gesture.]
On that note, I will close by welcoming any questions or requests my fellow imPorts may have regarding my campaign. If you do not feel safe speaking freely upon this Network, a private channel or a personal meeting can easily be arranged. My campaign is also accepting any volunteers and donations with the greatest appreciation.
And last but certainly not least, I extend my strongest endorsement to Hierophant Anastasya Griffin, my friend and ally who is campaigning for Ambassador in De Chima. Anastasya is wise and courageous, and I know that imPorts shall benefit greatly from her leadership in that city.
I encourage all imPorts, whatever their beliefs, to vote on June 27th. We are fortunate that we are able to exercise this freedom, and I ask you all to make the best choice by voting for Count Dooku.
[ooc: New players can learn more about the Ambassador elections here and here. If this is your first time tagging Dooku, you may want to drop by his permissions post!]
Hello once more, my fellow imPorts. I am Count Dooku, and I am campaigning to represent you as Ambassador for Maurtia Falls. I address you today to ask for your support in the elections taking place on June 27th.
Why should you support me? To begin with, because I already possess significant experience in democratic politics. In my own Galaxy, I have the honour of serving as the elected Head of State for the Confederacy of Independent Systems, an alliance of many thousands of worlds working together to seek a better future. I gained this position after travelling many worlds during a long and distinguished career in peacekeeping, diplomacy, and scholarship. Finally, during the six months I have lived among you, I have done all in my power to contribute to safety and progress within our community.
[He presses a hand to his heart as he says this, and his next words are spoken in particular earnest.]
I have served as a probation officer to rehabilitate arrested imPorts. I have worked to spread imPort generosity abroad with the Stark-Xavier humanitarian initiative. And I am proud of the diplomatic role I have played in swaying allies to the aid of imPorts in a time of war: namely, the people of Mexico, who so gallantly provided a desperately-needed safe haven to our community during the Soviet occupation crisis in February.
On a more personal note, during my time here I have come to know my fellow imPorts... and, I am happy to say, consider many of you my friends. I strongly believe that we are not a burden to resent, nor are we weapons to be feared or tools to be used. We are a community of exceptional people, capable of extraordinary things. We can be justly proud of what we contribute to this society we have been taken to. Working together, we can further those accomplishments to build a better world: both for ourselves, and the natives we live alongside.
With that in mind, my platform for Ambassador can be expressed in a single word: reform. We all know that there are many serious issues which challenge us. Violence in our streets, light sentences for mass killers, intolerance against those who do not conform, employment seemingly assigned at random, a perpetual war which many want no part in, nanites placed in our bodies without any permission, abduction by a rogue machine, secret trials and censored histories... We should be able to speak about these matters freely and without fear, and with the expectation that we can take action to change things for the better.
[The Count slowly sweeps a hand in front of him as he goes through his list in a somber, serious tone, as though indicating a slew of troubles stretching before him, then pauses a moment for impact (and a breath) before continuing:]
If elected Ambassador, I promise you the following: I will establish a fully-funded Employment Centre in Maurtia Falls, so that any imPort wanting a new job may easily find a fulfilling position, and imPort employers can easily connect to fresh talent. I will work with my fellow Ambassadors to lobby the government to grant imPort scientists research access to the Porter at Cape Canaveral. I will continue to promote the best possible image of imPorts both at home and abroad, so that we will always have allies in times of crisis. I will oppose criminal chaos and official corruption alike, wherever they threaten innocent lives. And I will hear and support all imPorts who speak out for positive change, provided they act within the boundaries of the law.
[Dooku makes his promises with a stern, level face, but then breaks into warmth again as he goes into his closing. He smiles and bows slightly, holding his hand out to the audience in an inviting, offering gesture.]
On that note, I will close by welcoming any questions or requests my fellow imPorts may have regarding my campaign. If you do not feel safe speaking freely upon this Network, a private channel or a personal meeting can easily be arranged. My campaign is also accepting any volunteers and donations with the greatest appreciation.
And last but certainly not least, I extend my strongest endorsement to Hierophant Anastasya Griffin, my friend and ally who is campaigning for Ambassador in De Chima. Anastasya is wise and courageous, and I know that imPorts shall benefit greatly from her leadership in that city.
I encourage all imPorts, whatever their beliefs, to vote on June 27th. We are fortunate that we are able to exercise this freedom, and I ask you all to make the best choice by voting for Count Dooku.
[ooc: New players can learn more about the Ambassador elections here and here. If this is your first time tagging Dooku, you may want to drop by his permissions post!]