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I come to you today as a friend and comrade; a man who, like all of you, enjoys the many benefits of this great House, and its way of life. For centuries, it has been our unity, our common vision, that has seen us through the darkest of times - even in the aftermath of the Fourth Succession War, when so much was taken by the blind aggression of the Davions, we stood together and rebuilt our nation.
Once again, we are on the precipice of a great conflict, one that threatens to reshape the entire Inner Sphere as we know it. Countless challenges await us, as we are beset on all sides by foes who look upon the Confederation with envious eyes, jealous of the rich culture and societal harmony we all benefit from.
As we know, the greatest of these threats is Hanse Davion and his Federated Suns, who nearly sundered the Confederation less than three decades ago. Millions died when he launched his bloody campaign of galactic conquest that became the Fourth War (an undertaking which originated as a macabre wedding gift to his young bride), and while half the Inner Sphere opposed him, he was undaunted in his mad quest for power. Not content with the swathe he had cut in that conflict, Hanse Davion attempted further gains in the War of 3039 against the Draconis Combine, but was fortunately stopped when Theodore Kurita outwitted him at his own game. Now, years later, the wolves of the Federated Suns are once again at our door, ready to make war upon us.
Why do they attack us, and attempt to destroy all that we cherish? Envy. They hate and fear us, not because of our military might, but due to their own societal insecurity. The Confederation possesses a rich cultural heritage that stretches back thousands of years, as well as a population that learns the importance of unity and cooperation during early childhood – these attributes barely exist in the Federated Suns, if at all. Their stratified society is ruled by a military aristocracy that has the final say in all matters – despite all their talk of democracy and equality, the Federated Suns is ruled by hypocrites and tyrants.
One thing the Davions have always held against the Confederation is its Servitor caste, often comparing them to slaves who need to be liberated – it was this reasoning that was part of Hanse’s alleged motivation for starting the Fourth War. While it is true that Servitors do not have the same rights as average Capellan citizens, they are at least afforded the opportunity to earn those liberties through hard work and service to the nation. The same cannot be said, however, of the numerous Davion worlds throughout history that have used slave labor to further their own ends – yet further proof of Davion hypocrisy and brutality.
Brothers and sisters of the Confederation, it is crucial that we stand together in the coming months, so that we may turn back the inevitable tidal wave of Davion aggression. For the sake of our homes, our families, and the honor of the Chancellor, we must strike down these despots and reavers as they descend upon us – without mercy, we must destroy them all!
Glory to the Chancellor and the Confederation!
Edited by YogSothoth, 13 May 2013 - 05:24 PM.
