Dear Empress Katsuko,
I hope this message finds you in good health. Our senator has brought word of rumors which have been rattling about the Empire, rumors which have worried me and my sister. My sister and Xiaah has chosen to speak to you separately, but I myself have chosen to speak to you as the High Priest of the Lorath, and as a citizen of the Empire. At this time, I think you would be needing both.
About the rumor, the rumor states that you've been packing, the message behind that is clear, and apparent. I do not know the motivation for your leaving the throne. I do not know if it was the pressure brought on by Yamatai's conflicts, or the UOC's declaration of independence. However, despite the events which have taken place, I would like to assure you that the Lorath people as a whole support you, our Empress.
Before you claimed the throne, the Lorath people were openly defiant and hostile in the face of the Empire despite being citizens... and to be honest, being citizens was the driving reason for our hostility. Even I myself, a man of faith and the one which was to be the voice of peace... even I had my hatred for the Empire which I displayed through open posturing and stubborn will.
Before you, we had to deal with the Ketsurui. In Lorath society, the word Ketsurui, and those names linked to it, are spoken as a vulgarity. In Helashio society, they refer to the Ketsurui as the 'Bringers of sorrow'. While we were under Ketsurui rule, we were in a state of turmoil which we were beginning to think would never end. Some of my people even speculated we would have been better off if we were still in exile in the depths of Lor's subterranean caverns. Since our conquest, until the time of your fleet coming to our aid, we felt a deep loss of hope. We were certain that under the Ketsurui's rule, we were going to shed much blood, and endure a misery which would have taken an unspeakable toll upon my people.
Our loss of hope persisted until we were saved by your fleet. Your people coming to our aid was the first step, your leadership over your people was the next, and your well refined direction was what truly gained the faith of the Lorath people. We the Lorath are indebted to you, your officers beneath you, your fleet, and even the good people which have welcomed us into the Yugumo Cluster with such grace.
With your ascent to the throne, Empress, we have gained a new hope for the Empire, and even for the universe as a whole. Under your watchful eye, we have transitioned from the most grim of situations, to being a prospering people once again. Peace talks, your military policy, your leash upon the Ketsurui, and your sane response to the Freestate and the United Outer Colonies, these are the things which bring the greatest faith in the Empire to my people.
Now, we fear again with these rumors. We are confused as to why you'd wish to leave the throne when we feel safest. We are afraid of who will claim the throne in your wake. We are worried for our future and what will come to haunt us. With fear, my people become restless, we've grown a spirit of combat, I am afraid that if you were to leave the throne, my people would fall into a desperation. With this desperation, I fear they will want to challenge whoever comes next. I also carry that same feeling, and it shakes me to the core and worries me.
Due to this worry, and the will of my people, I bring these words of support. Lady Empress, you have the support of the Lorath people as a whole. Our minds, our hearts, our blood, and our will are with you. Even though there is a border between you and your kin, we will provide ourselves as a bridge. Even though you are without your sisters, we will be there for you. Even though you are without a clan, we offer our strength to protect you.
As I send this message, I have dispatched transport ships carrying a division of some of our finest warriors and a squadron of some of our finest warships to serve as your personal guard. Our strength is with you, as is our loyalty. In time, our strength will grow and so will the support we give to you, Empress.
I, and my people, urge you to remain on the throne, Empress. Guide us into a future which we can welcome with open arms. A number of my people as well have sent their individual words of encouragement. Admirals, Generals, merchants, farmers... from all walks of life, there is support for your continued rule of the Empire.
Signed,
High Priest and citizen of the Empress' Empire, Velor 'Tomoe' Tur'lista
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