The passing of bill two in the Nepleslian Senate made for contentious public debate. Threats by Geshrinari Shipyards and Zen Armaments to disassociate themselves with the planetary government resulted in a public relations fiasco for all parties involved. The government was blamed for the impending loss of jobs (numbering in the thousands) when the companies moved as well as the near-crippling effect it would have on Nepleslia's military power.
Public opinion polls revealed that only 22% of Nepleslian citizens had "faith that their government could protect itself from outside forces.â€
Public opinion polls revealed that only 22% of Nepleslian citizens had "faith that their government could protect itself from outside forces.â€