Help offered to Taris' Refugees

The news broadcast fanfare boomed. Solveig Taffy was in the studio of the HCHN building on Hapes Prime. She wears a pretty white tailleur, has her chestnut hair held in a bun, her face has makeup which enhances her milky skin. Her introduction was in Hapan with Basic subtitles and gives the last news of the Consortium then the Galactic affairs briefing. As she evokes the events that happened to Taris, the holovid of the destruction of the city in an incrustation above her right shoulder, Solveig was interrupted by a message on her tablet.

<We are apologising , we receive a communiqué from The Fountain Palace.>

Solveig Taffy reads it, then she speaks Basic, with a little twist of Hapan’s accent, rolling a bit the Rs.

“Citizens of the Galactic Republic, The Queen Mother of the Hapes Consortium is about to address you.”

She gives a nod and her image was replaced by the Hapes' coat of arms.

The logo faded, and the Throne room appeared on the screen. The room is elegant and spacious, with white and gold ornaments. A slender chestnut haired crowned woman with a golden balayage stands in front of the throne, under a canopy of diaphanous white veils. Two golden strands of hair frame her regalian face, with a light and classy makeup. She wears a heavy dark blue velvet dress, a thin veil covering her face as per Hapan customs. She wears no other jewellery besides a crystal clear gem ring at her ring hand.

A couple of steps behind her stand another woman with dark hair and simple but quality white and light blue clothes.

The Queen Mother has a neutral expression on her gorgeous face, when she starts to speak in basic without an accent, she has a clear and firm voice

“I, Maeve, Queen Mother of Hapes Consortium, come to speak to Taris citizens and of the Galaxy.

First of all, I do express my sympathy for the loss of Taris, it is the worst thing to lose a home. You all have my full support. Also, I’m very sorry for all lost lives, I’m associating to your mourn.”

She places gently as she speaks her hands, fingers intertwined on her belly and takes a deep breath before pursuing.

“After a meeting, the Council of Du’Chas decided to grant emergency aid for the worlds hosting Taris’ refugees. The Consortium will send to them financial aid and food supplies as a solidarity act and relief.

Besides this, we are opening to Taris’ inhabitants three Hapan worlds under the refugee status according to the Galactic agreements.

With this status, you will be able to settle in Roqoo, Maad and Rainboo, all of them are ready to welcome you and provide a shelter, a home and food as long as you need, the only requirement is of course to respect our laws and customs.“

When she says these words, her gaze would soften a bit when she adds.

“We are willing to help you to start a new life, Hapes has the material and financial means for that.

If you wish to rebuild your city, we will assist you. A team of skilled engineers and architects, a battalion of clearing droids, are preparing to leave the borders of the Consortium and head to Taris to audit the situation.

Oh I’m not naive! I perfectly know Taris won’t be rebuilt within a few days, and to be honest, it may take a decade or two probably more.

It will take time, sweat and tears before Taris shines again. We can rebuild worlds with will and unity.”

She has a semi smile when she says:

“And let’s be honest, it’s not even the same for a Galactic Republic, with our cultural differences, opinions and interests.

However it seems to me some of you are ready to return to the arena… and I’m one of them.

Representatives of the people of the Galaxy, senators and ambassadors, if it is your will to rebuild a new Galaxy fairest for our children, let's make it so.

Hapes is probably one of the most recent members of the Galactic Republic. We have our share of battle as allies before joining.”

Her voice was full of emotion when she added a firm and sweet voice:

“My thoughts are if we don’t try to fix things, it would be a betrayal for the loyal people of the Galaxy. They do not deserve to be left to their fate.”

She makes a gracious gesture and her voice is calmer, but remains sweet.

“I will send to you our emissary to discuss with you how we can rebuild a new constitution, which I hope, be the fairest one to anyone. My emissary will be Hapes’ voice and ears.

I’ll be grateful if you can welcome her.”

Maeve looks a bit sad despite a genuine smile enlights her gorgeous face as she fold her arms in front of her chest:

“You are probably surprised The Consortium seems to matter about others. As I already said, we are members of the Galactic Republic, we have been attacked by the Byss Empire, some of the beloved people of Hapes lost a home, just like Taris’ inhabitants. This sad and tragic event mirrors our loss.

I have been chosen to lead Hapes’ destiny, I wish the well-being and prosperity for anyone.

Once again, I wish to rebuild a fair system to the Galaxy, with all of you.”

The Queen Mother gives a nod and her image is overlaid by the Hapes' coat of arms.