Exarch Damien Redburn Speaks 12/31/3132
INN - Interstellar News Network
We received this communiqué from Legate Renee Oscar last night. It was delivered to her personally
and authenticated by verigraph. It is a message from Exarch Damien Redburn to the people of the
Republic of the Sphere. The text of his tri-vid message is reprinted here for all to read:
Ladies and gentlemen, friends and relatives, Republic citizens.
A strange and terrifying darkness has descended upon us, bringing with it chaos and uncertainty.
Everything we have been taught to trust has been torn asunder. Worst of all, not only have our own
lives been turned upside down, but so have the lives of all of our friends and relatives. Where once
those closest to our hearts were mere days away, now they stand lost to us across a vast sea of
blackness.
And where once we could rely upon the Senate and the Knights of the Sphere to respond immediately
to crises, now we must all fumble about in the dark, relying on third hand rumors to bring us news of
this disaster that has apparently befallen all of humanity.
Life as it was mere weeks ago is, unfortunately, no longer possible. The HPG network that has served
humanity for so long is no longer functional. The only way we have left to communicate with each
other is through the so-called Pony Express.
As a result, I am forced to declare an official state of emergency. I do not take this action lightly, but I
feel common decency demands I do it.
You, the citizens of the Sphere, will notice few changes in your day-to-day lives. The trains will still
run, and you will continue to do business. But until HPG communications are restored, I am granting
extended authority to your legates, prefects and governors. They will act on behalf of myself and the
Senate to ensure that your lives are not disrupted any more than they already have been.
Furthermore, I am directing the Knights of the Sphere to visit each world and take whatever actions
they deem necessary to keep the peace that we all have known for so long. Some of us have chosen to
break that peace, and I am putting them on notice: we will not stand for it. The Knights will end your
reign of terror and once again save the citizens of the Sphere from the evil dark.
Our Paladins will lead the Knights as they move to protect the Sphere from the predations of our
neighbors. They have my complete trust as well as that of the Senate. Where you see them, you see
us. Where you hear a command from them, you hear a command from us. They will ensure the
darkness that threatens all of us does not harm another human being.
I am dispatching this message to every world within the Republic of the Sphere, to every world
bordering our Republic, and to the capitals of every nation within the Inner Sphere and Periphery. I
am also dispatching hand-picked couriers to every Republic world and foreign capital. These
individuals will remain the lifeline between us. If you ever need assistance, seek these individuals out.
I bid you farewell, my friends, but only for now. The Republic stands strong. It is a testament to
your will and courage. We will persevere and emerge from this darkness stronger than ever.
Towne Log
+ I told all of you naysayers that Terra hadn’t forgotten about us. Redburn is on top of things. Now
that the Knights are involved, the problems we keep hearing rumors about will go away! :- Michi
+ Michi, take your head out of the sand for once. Redburn doesn’t have a clue as to what’s going on.
He as much admits so. But he’s scared. You can tell if you’ve watched the vid of his little speech. He’
s scared, so he’s doing what any scared leader would do—put on a blustering show. If things are so
bad that Addicks is being hit and even we’re having problems here on Towne, there’s got to be more
going on elsewhere. My bet is that the Sphere is being invaded. Maybe one of the Clans is making a
shot at Terra… :- WetWillie
+ The Knights will take care of any problems. They always have and they always will! :- Yulia
+ Redburn knows there is a problem but he doesn’t realize the solution yet. Devlin Stone picked a
worthy successor, but Redburn does not have the insight that the Protector does. But that does not
matter. Devlin Stone will lead us right from this world and crush those who would hurt us! :- Hop4Evr
+ The Knights of the Sphere are a joke. They’d never be able to hold back a concerted effort to invade
the Republic, especially without being able to coordinate their actions via HPG. No. We’re all sitting
ducks. Redburn knows that but just won’t admit that to everyone! :- Goobs86
+ Redburn is doing this all to make a power play. He declared a State of Emergency. So long as that
remains in force, he’s got virtual dictatorial powers. The Senate can’t do a thing until Redburn gives
those Emergency Powers of his up. Read the fine print of the declaration. It’s available freely, if you
look hard enough. I think he really is in on something with ComStar. How do you think the Marik
Captain-Generals seized power back in the beginning? :- Kemosabe
+ Damn! The Clans! Of course! Who else would have the ability to shut down the HPG network?
ComStar could, but they’re losing too much money. Destroying an enemy’s command, control and
communications networks is the first step in an invasion. A hundred regiments could be bearing down
on us and we’d never know. Read your history books. The Clans did almost the same thing in 3050,
only they struck so quickly that word of their invasion couldn’t be passed along. :- Chungabunga
+ It could be the Clans or it could be ComStar. Or some coalition between one or both of them and
Redburn. But Kemo’s right— whatever else is happening, Redburn is making a power-play of his
own. That much is obvious. :- FMLuder
+ I think you’re all insane. The Exarch has never done anything to even suggest the possibility that he’
s doing anything underhanded. He’s doing everything he can to keep the peace. Give him the benefit
of the doubt. :- Pooky
INN - Interstellar News Network
We received this communiqué from Legate Renee Oscar last night. It was delivered to her personally
and authenticated by verigraph. It is a message from Exarch Damien Redburn to the people of the
Republic of the Sphere. The text of his tri-vid message is reprinted here for all to read:
Ladies and gentlemen, friends and relatives, Republic citizens.
A strange and terrifying darkness has descended upon us, bringing with it chaos and uncertainty.
Everything we have been taught to trust has been torn asunder. Worst of all, not only have our own
lives been turned upside down, but so have the lives of all of our friends and relatives. Where once
those closest to our hearts were mere days away, now they stand lost to us across a vast sea of
blackness.
And where once we could rely upon the Senate and the Knights of the Sphere to respond immediately
to crises, now we must all fumble about in the dark, relying on third hand rumors to bring us news of
this disaster that has apparently befallen all of humanity.
Life as it was mere weeks ago is, unfortunately, no longer possible. The HPG network that has served
humanity for so long is no longer functional. The only way we have left to communicate with each
other is through the so-called Pony Express.
As a result, I am forced to declare an official state of emergency. I do not take this action lightly, but I
feel common decency demands I do it.
You, the citizens of the Sphere, will notice few changes in your day-to-day lives. The trains will still
run, and you will continue to do business. But until HPG communications are restored, I am granting
extended authority to your legates, prefects and governors. They will act on behalf of myself and the
Senate to ensure that your lives are not disrupted any more than they already have been.
Furthermore, I am directing the Knights of the Sphere to visit each world and take whatever actions
they deem necessary to keep the peace that we all have known for so long. Some of us have chosen to
break that peace, and I am putting them on notice: we will not stand for it. The Knights will end your
reign of terror and once again save the citizens of the Sphere from the evil dark.
Our Paladins will lead the Knights as they move to protect the Sphere from the predations of our
neighbors. They have my complete trust as well as that of the Senate. Where you see them, you see
us. Where you hear a command from them, you hear a command from us. They will ensure the
darkness that threatens all of us does not harm another human being.
I am dispatching this message to every world within the Republic of the Sphere, to every world
bordering our Republic, and to the capitals of every nation within the Inner Sphere and Periphery. I
am also dispatching hand-picked couriers to every Republic world and foreign capital. These
individuals will remain the lifeline between us. If you ever need assistance, seek these individuals out.
I bid you farewell, my friends, but only for now. The Republic stands strong. It is a testament to
your will and courage. We will persevere and emerge from this darkness stronger than ever.
Towne Log
+ I told all of you naysayers that Terra hadn’t forgotten about us. Redburn is on top of things. Now
that the Knights are involved, the problems we keep hearing rumors about will go away! :- Michi
+ Michi, take your head out of the sand for once. Redburn doesn’t have a clue as to what’s going on.
He as much admits so. But he’s scared. You can tell if you’ve watched the vid of his little speech. He’
s scared, so he’s doing what any scared leader would do—put on a blustering show. If things are so
bad that Addicks is being hit and even we’re having problems here on Towne, there’s got to be more
going on elsewhere. My bet is that the Sphere is being invaded. Maybe one of the Clans is making a
shot at Terra… :- WetWillie
+ The Knights will take care of any problems. They always have and they always will! :- Yulia
+ Redburn knows there is a problem but he doesn’t realize the solution yet. Devlin Stone picked a
worthy successor, but Redburn does not have the insight that the Protector does. But that does not
matter. Devlin Stone will lead us right from this world and crush those who would hurt us! :- Hop4Evr
+ The Knights of the Sphere are a joke. They’d never be able to hold back a concerted effort to invade
the Republic, especially without being able to coordinate their actions via HPG. No. We’re all sitting
ducks. Redburn knows that but just won’t admit that to everyone! :- Goobs86
+ Redburn is doing this all to make a power play. He declared a State of Emergency. So long as that
remains in force, he’s got virtual dictatorial powers. The Senate can’t do a thing until Redburn gives
those Emergency Powers of his up. Read the fine print of the declaration. It’s available freely, if you
look hard enough. I think he really is in on something with ComStar. How do you think the Marik
Captain-Generals seized power back in the beginning? :- Kemosabe
+ Damn! The Clans! Of course! Who else would have the ability to shut down the HPG network?
ComStar could, but they’re losing too much money. Destroying an enemy’s command, control and
communications networks is the first step in an invasion. A hundred regiments could be bearing down
on us and we’d never know. Read your history books. The Clans did almost the same thing in 3050,
only they struck so quickly that word of their invasion couldn’t be passed along. :- Chungabunga
+ It could be the Clans or it could be ComStar. Or some coalition between one or both of them and
Redburn. But Kemo’s right— whatever else is happening, Redburn is making a power-play of his
own. That much is obvious. :- FMLuder
+ I think you’re all insane. The Exarch has never done anything to even suggest the possibility that he’
s doing anything underhanded. He’s doing everything he can to keep the peace. Give him the benefit
of the doubt. :- Pooky
| December 31, 3132 |