Republic’s Richest man Leads Charity Efforts 12/21/3132
INN - Interstellar News Network
Jacob Bannson, CEO of Bannson Industries, announced today the formation of a
relief agency for those made homeless due to war in Prefecture III. The Common
Relief Agency (CRA) will be headed by Jacob Bannson, but several interplanetary
corporations have pledged aid to the agency including Harambe Motors and several
other ‘Mech and vehicle manufacturers in Prefectures II and IV.
Bannson has frequently styled himself the champion of the common citizen, despite
his sometimes ruthless record of boardroom behavior, including unpopular layoffs and
downsizing in certain economic sectors.
Despite this, the Republic’s richest man has contributed large sums of money to
numerous charitable causes, making him a figure of controversy in many circles. The
CRA effort is his latest attempt at being the benefactor.
The announcement came at a press conference where Bannson personally appeared to
present the formation of the agency.
“The poverty and sorrow created by the growing military aggression was too much to
bear,” said Bannson. “The nobility across Prefecture III have so many other
concerns. I knew that businesses had to step in and help. The Common Relief Agency
will provide for the common welfare where governments have more pressing duties.”
He then called for other businesses, especially those in the military-industrial complex,
who might be seen as war profiteers, to contribute to the agency. “We who stand to
profit from war rest at an uncomfortable crossroads. To show that our priorities are
aligned truly, I encourage all businesses to contribute to the CRA.”
Bannson was quick to point out that the CRA would be an independent, non-profit
organization, governed by a board unaffiliated with Bannson Industries. “I want to
make my intentions clear in this matter,” he said. “This is not for me. This is for the
people who need help.”
Bannson has been criticized for heading the effort, since reports from several
skirmishes indicate that Bannson sponsors one of the major factions in the fighting.
Bannson representatives deflect criticism by saying that their forces act in a defensive
role, protecting towns and settlements when other factions threaten civilians.
“Bannson Industries does field military forces in a peace-keeping role, and we are
proud to be able to protect people this way,” said Bannson spokesman, George
Hartley. “However, neither Mr. Bannson nor any other clear-thinking Republic citizen
can condone threatening lives for the sake of expansionism or political ideals. When
someone disagrees violently with this stance, individuals with the resources must act
to prevent the strong from rolling over the weak.”
INN - Interstellar News Network
Jacob Bannson, CEO of Bannson Industries, announced today the formation of a
relief agency for those made homeless due to war in Prefecture III. The Common
Relief Agency (CRA) will be headed by Jacob Bannson, but several interplanetary
corporations have pledged aid to the agency including Harambe Motors and several
other ‘Mech and vehicle manufacturers in Prefectures II and IV.
Bannson has frequently styled himself the champion of the common citizen, despite
his sometimes ruthless record of boardroom behavior, including unpopular layoffs and
downsizing in certain economic sectors.
Despite this, the Republic’s richest man has contributed large sums of money to
numerous charitable causes, making him a figure of controversy in many circles. The
CRA effort is his latest attempt at being the benefactor.
The announcement came at a press conference where Bannson personally appeared to
present the formation of the agency.
“The poverty and sorrow created by the growing military aggression was too much to
bear,” said Bannson. “The nobility across Prefecture III have so many other
concerns. I knew that businesses had to step in and help. The Common Relief Agency
will provide for the common welfare where governments have more pressing duties.”
He then called for other businesses, especially those in the military-industrial complex,
who might be seen as war profiteers, to contribute to the agency. “We who stand to
profit from war rest at an uncomfortable crossroads. To show that our priorities are
aligned truly, I encourage all businesses to contribute to the CRA.”
Bannson was quick to point out that the CRA would be an independent, non-profit
organization, governed by a board unaffiliated with Bannson Industries. “I want to
make my intentions clear in this matter,” he said. “This is not for me. This is for the
people who need help.”
Bannson has been criticized for heading the effort, since reports from several
skirmishes indicate that Bannson sponsors one of the major factions in the fighting.
Bannson representatives deflect criticism by saying that their forces act in a defensive
role, protecting towns and settlements when other factions threaten civilians.
“Bannson Industries does field military forces in a peace-keeping role, and we are
proud to be able to protect people this way,” said Bannson spokesman, George
Hartley. “However, neither Mr. Bannson nor any other clear-thinking Republic citizen
can condone threatening lives for the sake of expansionism or political ideals. When
someone disagrees violently with this stance, individuals with the resources must act
to prevent the strong from rolling over the weak.”
| December 21, 3132 |