Campbell Announces Support for Rosse Military Budget Proposal 7/11/3132
INN - Interstellar News Network
Kev Rosse's call for increased military spending received an unexpected boost today
when Legate Tara Campbell of Northwind added her voice to his. "Senator Rosse's
call to upgrade the Republic's military is both wise and prudent. As the Senator stated,
we should not be complacent in our hard-won peace, and the deployment of new
military equipment will underline our commitment to the Republic and discourage
'adventurism' by our neighbors. We need to continue the ongoing upgrade program,
ensuring that designs such as the M1 Marksman Tank and Mad Cat III are deployed
where appropriate, replacing their older kin and increasing our ability to meet potential
challenges.”
The agreement between Rosse and Campbell surprised many, as the Legate has
frequently criticized the Nova Cat Senator's hawkish policies. Before the formation of
The Republic, Northwind was frequently the target of aggression and its people are
skilled fighters. Indeed, the world’s martial tradition dates back over a millennium to
pre-spaceflight Terra via the Black Watch troops that served both Star Leagues so
well, though Northwinders have more often sought to maintain peace than to take the
battle to their enemies. They regard conflict as a last resort, but as Legate Campbell
and her kin demonstrate, battle is not something they shirk when required.
Several commentators have called the aligned interests of Rosse and Campbell a
“marriage of convenience,” and one that will struggle to survive the political rigors
ahead. “Though their interests are aligned superficially,” said one, “their rationales are
different. Rosse plans to fight a looming enemy, while Campbell seeks to defend the
high ideals laid forth by Exarch Stone. One is looking for a fight, the other simply to
retain an edge. I wouldn’t imagine the partnership to last more than a few months.”
INN - Interstellar News Network
Kev Rosse's call for increased military spending received an unexpected boost today
when Legate Tara Campbell of Northwind added her voice to his. "Senator Rosse's
call to upgrade the Republic's military is both wise and prudent. As the Senator stated,
we should not be complacent in our hard-won peace, and the deployment of new
military equipment will underline our commitment to the Republic and discourage
'adventurism' by our neighbors. We need to continue the ongoing upgrade program,
ensuring that designs such as the M1 Marksman Tank and Mad Cat III are deployed
where appropriate, replacing their older kin and increasing our ability to meet potential
challenges.”
The agreement between Rosse and Campbell surprised many, as the Legate has
frequently criticized the Nova Cat Senator's hawkish policies. Before the formation of
The Republic, Northwind was frequently the target of aggression and its people are
skilled fighters. Indeed, the world’s martial tradition dates back over a millennium to
pre-spaceflight Terra via the Black Watch troops that served both Star Leagues so
well, though Northwinders have more often sought to maintain peace than to take the
battle to their enemies. They regard conflict as a last resort, but as Legate Campbell
and her kin demonstrate, battle is not something they shirk when required.
Several commentators have called the aligned interests of Rosse and Campbell a
“marriage of convenience,” and one that will struggle to survive the political rigors
ahead. “Though their interests are aligned superficially,” said one, “their rationales are
different. Rosse plans to fight a looming enemy, while Campbell seeks to defend the
high ideals laid forth by Exarch Stone. One is looking for a fight, the other simply to
retain an edge. I wouldn’t imagine the partnership to last more than a few months.”
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