Kal Radick Supports Rosse Military Proposal 7/02/3132
INN - Interstellar News Network
TOKOGRAD, TIKONOV—In a stunning announcement today, Galaxy Commander
Kal Radick, Prefect of Prefecture IV, has joined the growing call for increased
military spending, supporting the Rosse-Campbell military proposal. His recent
comments regarding the re-establishment of a Star League and his conflict with Rosse
supporter Tara Campbell—the two are at loggerheads after Campbell's recent
comments—lead few to predict this declaration.
Addressing a small group of journalists at the Prefectural command center in Tikograd
on Tikonov, the twenty-five year old Galaxy Commander was at his most eloquent.
"When my ancestors chose to join the war against the Blakist armies, Wardens and
Crusaders alike were unified in their desire to eliminate the grave threat posed by the
Jihad. Martial prowess was the Clans’ gift to the Inner Sphere, and remains a
cornerstone of our involvement in The Republic. If the Republic of the Sphere is to
realize its full potential as the heart of humanity's domains, we must be strong
militarily as well as ethically. To that end, everything possible must be done to ensure
passage of the Rosse bill and the bolstering of the military."
Radick did not answer questions but he did state that while he personally could not
vote for the measure, he would encourage the senators of Prefecture IV to support it.
“People must vote as their conscience dictates, though to me there is little to debate.”
Senator Rosse, originator of the bill to modernize and expand the Republic's military,
responded cautiously to Kal Radick's pronouncement. The Nova Cat senator seemed
to be of two minds about the value of the outspoken Prefect's endorsement. "I am
glad that Prefect Radick approves of the bill," he said, "but he must be aware that my
intention is to strengthen The Republic, not to force the establishment of a new Star
League on The Republic or its neighbors. Perhaps one day we will see the rebirth of
that hallowed body, but we should be wary of the mistakes of last century, which
lead to the False Star League and set the Blakists on the war path."
Radick statement met with a mixed reaction from the Senators. Shay Lantan of
Tigress stated, "I will consider Prefect Radick’s recommendations carefully. I value
Kal's judgment on military matters." Senator Stev Kesh likewise announced his
decision to "weigh up all considerations" before deciding on a course of action.
However, Lord Governor Aaron Sandoval was less well inclined. "I appreciate the
Prefect's position—I, too, know what it is to lead men in battle and to sit at the
controls of a 'Mech— but do we need more equipment when we are already
establishing stockpiles on worlds such as Tigress?"
Outside Prefecture IV, reaction to the pronouncement was muted. "A prefect seeking
to influence the Senate? An interesting turn of events," said Alycia Rousset, one of the
senators for Prefecture VII. Staunch opponent of the Rosse bill, Alice Syrmar of
Prefecture I, shrugged off Prefect Radick’s statement. "The tail cannot wag the dog,
no matter how good its pedigree."
INN - Interstellar News Network
TOKOGRAD, TIKONOV—In a stunning announcement today, Galaxy Commander
Kal Radick, Prefect of Prefecture IV, has joined the growing call for increased
military spending, supporting the Rosse-Campbell military proposal. His recent
comments regarding the re-establishment of a Star League and his conflict with Rosse
supporter Tara Campbell—the two are at loggerheads after Campbell's recent
comments—lead few to predict this declaration.
Addressing a small group of journalists at the Prefectural command center in Tikograd
on Tikonov, the twenty-five year old Galaxy Commander was at his most eloquent.
"When my ancestors chose to join the war against the Blakist armies, Wardens and
Crusaders alike were unified in their desire to eliminate the grave threat posed by the
Jihad. Martial prowess was the Clans’ gift to the Inner Sphere, and remains a
cornerstone of our involvement in The Republic. If the Republic of the Sphere is to
realize its full potential as the heart of humanity's domains, we must be strong
militarily as well as ethically. To that end, everything possible must be done to ensure
passage of the Rosse bill and the bolstering of the military."
Radick did not answer questions but he did state that while he personally could not
vote for the measure, he would encourage the senators of Prefecture IV to support it.
“People must vote as their conscience dictates, though to me there is little to debate.”
Senator Rosse, originator of the bill to modernize and expand the Republic's military,
responded cautiously to Kal Radick's pronouncement. The Nova Cat senator seemed
to be of two minds about the value of the outspoken Prefect's endorsement. "I am
glad that Prefect Radick approves of the bill," he said, "but he must be aware that my
intention is to strengthen The Republic, not to force the establishment of a new Star
League on The Republic or its neighbors. Perhaps one day we will see the rebirth of
that hallowed body, but we should be wary of the mistakes of last century, which
lead to the False Star League and set the Blakists on the war path."
Radick statement met with a mixed reaction from the Senators. Shay Lantan of
Tigress stated, "I will consider Prefect Radick’s recommendations carefully. I value
Kal's judgment on military matters." Senator Stev Kesh likewise announced his
decision to "weigh up all considerations" before deciding on a course of action.
However, Lord Governor Aaron Sandoval was less well inclined. "I appreciate the
Prefect's position—I, too, know what it is to lead men in battle and to sit at the
controls of a 'Mech— but do we need more equipment when we are already
establishing stockpiles on worlds such as Tigress?"
Outside Prefecture IV, reaction to the pronouncement was muted. "A prefect seeking
to influence the Senate? An interesting turn of events," said Alycia Rousset, one of the
senators for Prefecture VII. Staunch opponent of the Rosse bill, Alice Syrmar of
Prefecture I, shrugged off Prefect Radick’s statement. "The tail cannot wag the dog,
no matter how good its pedigree."
| July 2, 3132 |