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[[I started typing this Wednesday night, but couldn't finish it. So if parts seem to be repetitive of Vexen's or Aequitas' post, it is because I had typed them before either had posted and could not find it to edit it out.]]
Supreme Commander Marix nodded his thanks at High Commander Vexen briefly before he picked up his end of the discussion, if one could call it that.
"There was a Military before there were Inquisitors. the Inquisitors were created by the paranoia of corrupted rulers. The Military was created for a more useful and fulfilling purpose. History tells us as much, and that you cannot argue with. You are attempting to define our purpose, to limit it, by asking for this fleet. There is very little gained by this wasting of a fleet, do not pretend that it fulfills a higher purpose or helps in any way.
"I had no problem giving the Royal Guard a fleet because I saw purpose and reason behind it. The Guard were once a branch of the Military, their mode of operation is closer to ours than that of the Inquisitors. Every fleet and individual does not have but one objective or task, the Empire is the larger picture and is worth more than any of our lives. I am sorry to break it to you, but the Empire would survive and prosper without you. If the citizen is supposed to be watchful and obedient, then what need is there for the Inquisitors? We merely waste funding on your Order, if it is the duty of the citizen to fulfill your mandate. I would say the same for the Military, but it is hard for civilians and individuals to breath in space and fight larger foes, foes that are not citizens of this Empire.
"You cannot be trusted, very few Sith can be, especially Inquisitors, once more experience and history supports me. There are very few Admirals and Generals that have managed to do as much damage to any Empire or Government as a disgruntled Inquisitor, with their large ego and paranoia. Complaining and showing displeasure are two different things, and I have only done the latter. I have accomplished more for the Armed Forces and Empire in the last two years than you ever have or ever will. I am not Dark Lord Acrimonus, just as you are no Dark Lord Angmar or Dark Lady Arden. But I, unlike you, have surpassed my predecessors. The Armed Forces are more organized and streamlined than ever before. You claim that everything you have done is for the Emperor, it is your voice only that cries such a foolhardy pretension. No one, even the Emperor himself, does everything in his name, that is impossible.
"I just laugh at how you say that you will not have me insulting your Order, and then go on to insult my Order. The Military serves a larger purpose than what you think. In case you haven't noticed, the Empire is not at war, there is no great foe for the Military to publicly face and combat. But if you really believe that we have done nothing, then perhaps you are unfit for leading an Order based on Intelligence and Information. As much as I hate it, even I know that the Inquisitors have agents in the Military. If they cannot see that the Military is active, then perhaps you could replace them with banthas. At least the banthas could see activity.
"And Darth Aequitas, Lord Prognie has only served with Supreme Commander Acrimonus and myself. He was not involved with the Inquisitors when Lord Minious was the Supreme Commander. But even so, High Commander Vexen would have the better experience and knowledge of the Supreme Commanders. He was the High General, in charge of the Armies, whereas Lord Prognie was merely another Order Head. High Commander Vexen would have had more contact with the Supreme Commanders, and thus the better ability to judge them. Taking Orders from a man in the heat of battle gives a better reading of the man than talking perhaps once or twice and seeing each other on the High Council. As for your other concern, I have already agreed to give the Inquisitors a Fleet, that is no longer the area of contention, at least on my part, and therefore not the High Commander's conflict either. But you bring up a valid point, we do not know their business, and I do not like giving out a fleet without knowing what it will be doing. Rouge fleets are not a pretty sight, and would waste resources to deal with.
"But since we are on the topic of the Military, I will give a brief report on the Military's status. All of the Imperial Fleets, except for the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 18th-22nd Fleets, are following their normal orders, whether it be patrol a sector of space or guarding a specific planet. The 1st Fleet is being refit, and has been pulled from active service until it has been completed. The 2nd and 4th Fleets are in the MAZ for patrolling, simulations, rotating repairs, refits, and upgrades, whereas the 18th-21st Fleets are either being created or finished by our shipyards whereas the 22nd Fleet is following the command of the Royal Guard, as authorized by the Military.
"The Imperial Armies are still under reconstruction and reorganization as was started by myself after the Imperial Fleets had been reorganized. But we have 6 Army Groups ready. The Fleets still have troops, but not the ratio that existed under the previous Supreme Commander. Since the Fleets were upgraded and extended, that ratio must be increased as well. Under the previous Supreme Commander, there was a required ratio of one Fleet to one Corp, but there could be more depending on the Fleet’s post. But other troops were stationed elsewhere in larger than needed numbers. We are now upgrading to one Fleet to one Army Group, since the Fleets are mobile, this would increase their potency. An Army Group consists of 4-10 Corps, depending on the Army Group. We have settled upon six Corps as the normal strength of an Army Group, but that is subject to change.
"There is a small uprising on Cerea for which the Armed Forces have been called in to deal with. Brigadier General Kilorn, Admiral Odeb, and Major Celestial are dealing with that, aided by Moff Crozeus, his apprentice, and the small Ceran Militia still loyal."
Marix paused and looked around, and saw attentive listeners, some were taking notes, others were just looking and listening. He then picked up again.
"The Annexation of the Imperial Remnant space is proceeding slightly ahead of schedule, thanks to the cooperation of the Bastion government and the people within that sector. We have begun construction of two Shipyards in the sector, as well as four Space Stations, and ten Automated Defense Outposts [ADO’s].
"High Commander Vexen, anything to add to the report?" He asked of his Second-In-Command, referring to High Commander Vexen’s most recent excursion and reviewing of troops.
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Once known as Darth Marix
| Emperor Shadow wrote: | | The Military has always been a good counter-weight to my agendas.. |
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