- RP Date
- 6月 YE 43
- RP Location
- Senate Dome
A few days had passed since Senator Iemochi Seinosuke had shepherded Proposal #113 through the Senate. It was the first in a series that he had planned, several of which were in various states of drafting. Between his duties on the YSS Resurgence, Mochi found great satisfaction in putting his mind to the workings of the Empire.
Thus, here he stood again, sporting his best formal wear and attending via spider pad. The Elysian had already sent out a copy of this proposal - Special Proposal #114 - to his fellow Senators well ahead of time for them to digest. Some minor things like the names for certain roles perhaps needed consensus, but Mochi expected this Proposal to have strong support just like the last one.
It was a strange feeling, proposing the first Constitutional change that was to be properly recognized as going through the correct and legal channels. A mechanism that he himself had carefully considered and had been accepted by his peers.
It seemed that the resurrection that he had spurred into the Senate was quickly gathering media attention. The viewing area to one end of the Dome had a large number of spectators eagerly waiting to see what was on the agenda. It made sense - the Senate had been very quiet for many years during the Kuvexian War and prior. No doubt this was a novel experience for those following along.
Senator Iemochi ruffled his sunburst-toned wings slightly, betraying that he was certainly nervous on some level. Many Senators proposed at least one thing during their careers, but it was likely that his fellow politicians had caught on that the officer's scope was quite different.
"Ahem.." Mochi's volumetric annunciated from his stand, casting his emerald eyes around the room. It wasn't great that there was no Premier to open these sessions. Perhaps he should push up his plans to formalise how they were elected in law in the next Proposal, then call for an election just so they could do things properly as soon as possible.
But, for now, this is what he had prepared for today. Seinosuke began in that calm, authoritative voice that he used almost exclusively in this building. "My fellow Senators. Thank you for joining me again in this great landmark today. I'm sure you'll get sick of me in no time, but if nothing else, the issues I raise should certainly be heard if only to provoke new ideas."
The Neo-Caelisolian looked over the familiar figures, pausing for a moment before continuing. "I move for a discussion and vote on our first official Special Proposal. As you can see, this is to enshrine the rights of the people to effective civilian government. This prevents illegitimate or insurrectionist regimes from taking root in systems under the premise of being legal under the Empire."
Mochi added, "I've personally experienced elements of military turning against the Star Army aboard my current posting. You can imagine what such a force could accomplish if it was covert and grasped leadership of a system." The blonde let that sit in the air for a moment.
"As Senators, many of us have done much for our systems and planets. I myself organized the evacuation of Virginia during the Kuvexian war as the frontline made its way to our door. I'd also like to mention the honorable Senator from Essia, representing a system I'm sure we've all heard the tales regarding and take that into consideration."
The messy-haired Taii seemed to be in thought as he continued. "Obviously, it makes the most sense for each Senator to provide support and safety to the system that elected them. While there's no recognized methods that Senators are chosen and hold office yet - aside from how many people need to be in a system for it to be eligible for a Senator - we are all ultimately accountable to the inhabitants of our systems."
Seinosuke left it there, leaning against his podium. "In case we can't do our jobs because of military takeover, such as in the case of our honorable Hanako-hime, there are provisions for that too." Mochi nodded to the Taisho, who was no doubt present in the grand assembly.
"I'd be happy to field any questions and hear any opinions now. Thank you, Senators."
Thus, here he stood again, sporting his best formal wear and attending via spider pad. The Elysian had already sent out a copy of this proposal - Special Proposal #114 - to his fellow Senators well ahead of time for them to digest. Some minor things like the names for certain roles perhaps needed consensus, but Mochi expected this Proposal to have strong support just like the last one.
It was a strange feeling, proposing the first Constitutional change that was to be properly recognized as going through the correct and legal channels. A mechanism that he himself had carefully considered and had been accepted by his peers.
It seemed that the resurrection that he had spurred into the Senate was quickly gathering media attention. The viewing area to one end of the Dome had a large number of spectators eagerly waiting to see what was on the agenda. It made sense - the Senate had been very quiet for many years during the Kuvexian War and prior. No doubt this was a novel experience for those following along.
Senator Iemochi ruffled his sunburst-toned wings slightly, betraying that he was certainly nervous on some level. Many Senators proposed at least one thing during their careers, but it was likely that his fellow politicians had caught on that the officer's scope was quite different.
"Ahem.." Mochi's volumetric annunciated from his stand, casting his emerald eyes around the room. It wasn't great that there was no Premier to open these sessions. Perhaps he should push up his plans to formalise how they were elected in law in the next Proposal, then call for an election just so they could do things properly as soon as possible.
But, for now, this is what he had prepared for today. Seinosuke began in that calm, authoritative voice that he used almost exclusively in this building. "My fellow Senators. Thank you for joining me again in this great landmark today. I'm sure you'll get sick of me in no time, but if nothing else, the issues I raise should certainly be heard if only to provoke new ideas."
The Neo-Caelisolian looked over the familiar figures, pausing for a moment before continuing. "I move for a discussion and vote on our first official Special Proposal. As you can see, this is to enshrine the rights of the people to effective civilian government. This prevents illegitimate or insurrectionist regimes from taking root in systems under the premise of being legal under the Empire."
Mochi added, "I've personally experienced elements of military turning against the Star Army aboard my current posting. You can imagine what such a force could accomplish if it was covert and grasped leadership of a system." The blonde let that sit in the air for a moment.
"As Senators, many of us have done much for our systems and planets. I myself organized the evacuation of Virginia during the Kuvexian war as the frontline made its way to our door. I'd also like to mention the honorable Senator from Essia, representing a system I'm sure we've all heard the tales regarding and take that into consideration."
The messy-haired Taii seemed to be in thought as he continued. "Obviously, it makes the most sense for each Senator to provide support and safety to the system that elected them. While there's no recognized methods that Senators are chosen and hold office yet - aside from how many people need to be in a system for it to be eligible for a Senator - we are all ultimately accountable to the inhabitants of our systems."
Seinosuke left it there, leaning against his podium. "In case we can't do our jobs because of military takeover, such as in the case of our honorable Hanako-hime, there are provisions for that too." Mochi nodded to the Taisho, who was no doubt present in the grand assembly.
"I'd be happy to field any questions and hear any opinions now. Thank you, Senators."
As per the Senators listed in the wiki page:
@Legix
@Soban
@Wes
@Fred
@paladinrpg
@Andrew
@Nashoba
@Ametheliana
@Doshii Jun
@Legix
@Soban
@Wes
@Fred
@paladinrpg
@Andrew
@Nashoba
@Ametheliana
@Doshii Jun
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