Nyton
Inactive Member
Autonomous in their own self rule. If you read what the proposal states they will indeed follow Imperial rulings but they do not want to be micro-managed. So if the Empire decrees something they will have to listen but their everyday is being governed from within by those who understand their way of life. Think of it as Federal laws and State laws. There are Federal laws that all states must follow and there are local laws as necessary to tailor to a state's individual needs.
Perhaps so but that is for (ideally) law abiding trade commisions to establish. While there is doubtfully anything the Fenyaro have of immense value, what's to stop a passerby from stopping in at the local trade outpost and buying into native arts and crafts? The next big thing could be Fenyaro style hats or clothes. Certainly someone with an eccentric style would like to own something genuinely made from Fenyaro. Just let the economy make one step at a time and you never know what will happen.
If the secrets are of that big an impact then a single SAINT operative with stealth devices would be able to ascertain just what these secrets are. Just how much influence does the Empire have to exercise in order to feel that it is in control of a planet? How much does it currently have on Nepleslia? Or Elysia even? Are we talking daily life micro managing? Is that what the Empire needs to do in order to control a planet? What would the Senate know of day to day Fenyaro lives? So long as the Fenyaro are loyal to the Empire and follow what laws they can (after all there are limits that apply to them due to technology) then how would this be a lack of control?
As for another race coming in and setting up base on Fenyaro, if they are hostile then the Fenyaro would likely call for help or a patrol/probe would detect the invaders. With the request to limit technology on Fenyaro that would mean the only ones with permission to use any sort of limited technology would be the Empire. All of which would be kept on record. Any unlicensed or unrecorded technology detected outside of the legally marked areas would draw suspicion. So if done properly there is little chance of an outside force setting up shop.
How would a planet that has been argued before to not have significant value be able to draw the Empire into its own civil wars? If such a war really did begin to consume Fenyaro the Empire would likely send mediators to try and keep the peace among it's subjects. If mediation fails then why would anyone else bother to toss their two cents in? As noted, the Empire could easily force the warring factions to the negotiating table quite effectively and coldly. Possibly even destroy each side's means or reason for waging war. This isn't Korea where two vastly different ideologies are each supporting a side and trying outmaneuver each other. Even if one side appealed to some faction or another for support be it dissenting Elysians or Rebels, the Empire should be able to take note and take means to cut off Fenyaro from such aide to reduce its escalation.
I agree that the main, and possibly only, benefit for admitting Fenyaro into the Empire is for image purposes. However it would appear to be a very cost effective one. And if should something happen where the Fenyaro appealed to the Empire for help because of some natural disaster and the Empire responded benevelontly and unconditionally then those would be even more points towards a better image of the Empire. Not to sound opportunistic but the U.S.'s response to the Tsunami crisis was definately a point in our favor.
Second, I also agree with your concern to have a little more discussion during Senate voting panels. Perhaps instead of just flat out voting right away you give it some time for the proposition to sit on the table for a while so that everyone with an opinion can chime in. Any 'responsible' senator would see to it that they check the Senate Forum in case a new movement is decreed. Instead of voting right off the bat just post that the motion is acknowledged, express concerns if any or that you have none and are awaiting the rest of the senators to express theirs. Once all have motioned no concern then proceed to the vote. If there is a concern discuss it and don't just proceed to the vote if the discussion is unfinished be it for reasons such as RL interfering. The Senate doesn't have to be IC but it can have at least a few rules/guidelines so that these concerns don't go unaddressed.