MarkWarrior
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Chapter 74
"This is the Citadel News Network, I'm Emily Wong, and I'm reporting live on the events that have happened in the past couple of days. Just this past week the Galaxy has had a great many changes, from the Terminus Commonwealth to the Systems Alliance, and even the Asari Republics.
"As you can see behind me, I have the newly retired Prime Minister of the Systems Alliance, Jack Harper here behind me ready for his first interview after having visited the Citadel for the first time since he took office. Tell me, Mr. Harper, how are you enjoying your retirement so far?"
"Well, I'm enjoying a bit of time off and touring some of the places that the galaxy has to offer," the man smiled as he spoke. "The Citadel is a gorgeous place, and I hope that one day Arcturus can match its splendor."
"So what are your plans once you leave here?" Emily asked. "If it's not too disruptive to your vacation that is."
"Well, considering the last time I left Systems Alliance space I was a prisoner of war, I think I'm going to enjoy seeing the sights on the Citadel before making my way towards Turian space, plenty of Veterans of the First Contact War from both our side and the Turians need a bit of closure, myself included. So I'm extending an offer for drinks to any veterans of said conflict that's valid on the Citadel while I'm here," the man grinned wide. "And Councilor Sparatus is a deft hand in the Armax Arsenal Arena, I'd love to test his mettle in a couple of rounds if he can spare the time."
"So, why retire now?" Emily asked once her introductory questions had been completed. "I mean, the Systems Alliance doesn't have term limits aside from those in Parliament as of yet, and the statistics pointed towards you being able to not only run but win the next election."
"Sometimes it's good to let the younger generations take over where you left off," Jack said after a minute of thinking. "My time is passed aside from a potential advisory role. I led the Systems Alliance into a time that I hope will continue to be peaceful and productive," he shrugged. "And I'm a bit tired of wrangling politicians around to what should be common sense. Budgets should be balanced and yet they act as if they've never been a college student before," Jack exaggerated with a roll of his eyes. "Besides, I'm overdue for a vacation anyway."
"Unfortunately, that concludes our time for today, we'll now transition back over to the anchors for the rest of today's current events," Emily said with a bright smile.
"Thank you, Emily, for a fantastic job as per usual," A Turian said as a screen lit up behind him. "In other news, we've now had the first Turian Planet decide to join the Urban Combat Championship League, they're mostly funded by their sponsor Armax Arsenal and were formed out of some of the Veterans of the Relay 314 Incident. Their head coach has said, and I quote. "We didn't hate them, and this is a sport that feels too Turian for us not to participate in, so we hired a Volus team to look through the rules and submitted our application a year ago. Armax approached us immediately following our petition to join and offered to sponsor us. We're all grateful for the opportunity to show the galaxy that there is a friendly sport that all races can enjoy."
"Thank you for that fascinating news, Antona Surlin," The Asari anchor said as the viewscreen shifted to the planet of Korlus.
"And finally, the breaking news of the day. Duke Hull of the Terminus Commonwealth announced that he was stepping down into an advisory role as his protege Melissa Steiner takes over running the newly formed nation. We were not able to get a statement at this time, but we expect that one will be provided soon. Shortly after the said announcement, Councilor Tevos was recalled from her position so that voting could take place on a new representative for the Asari Republics.
While there is some speculation as to what the short and long-term effects of this might be, that segment is best left to the professionals. Thank you Citadel, and have a good night."
"You sure you want to do this, Wrex?" A gruff Krogan asked.
"I'm sure if the Turians can get a positive reputation out of this, so can we," the Battlemaster replied. "Besides, it's combat, it'll be fun even if there are rules to it."
"Well, if you're convinced then so am I," Crux Urdnot said with a grin. "You do know that we're going to have to cough up the funds for this ourselves at first."
"I've got enough put away to get us started," Wrex grinned. "You get the Krantt together, and I'll put together the funding and get the lawyers lined up. "I've got a few favors that I'm still owed after all."
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"So, you want me to sponsor you and your Krantt to join this Urban Combat Championship League?" Aria asked the Krogan in front of her. "What is in it for me?"
"Besides it making you look even more legitimate ruler in the eyes of the galaxy?" Wrex asked with his arms crossed menacingly. "You owe me one, and I"m collecting it."
"That's an expensive favor," Aria said as she lounged back on her couch. "What even makes you think I can get you hooked up with the right armor and weapons?"
"You've got the right connections," Wrex replied. "And besides, you know that there are some sections of Omega that would be perfect for hosting some of the games. Think of the revenue and popularity boost that comes with hosting this sort of thing."
"You've sold me on it," Aria sighed after a minute. "I know you have lawyers working on this, contact me when everything is arranged and I'll come forward with what you need to get started."
"This is the Citadel News Network, I'm Emily Wong, and I'm reporting live on the events that have happened in the past couple of days. Just this past week the Galaxy has had a great many changes, from the Terminus Commonwealth to the Systems Alliance, and even the Asari Republics.
"As you can see behind me, I have the newly retired Prime Minister of the Systems Alliance, Jack Harper here behind me ready for his first interview after having visited the Citadel for the first time since he took office. Tell me, Mr. Harper, how are you enjoying your retirement so far?"
"Well, I'm enjoying a bit of time off and touring some of the places that the galaxy has to offer," the man smiled as he spoke. "The Citadel is a gorgeous place, and I hope that one day Arcturus can match its splendor."
"So what are your plans once you leave here?" Emily asked. "If it's not too disruptive to your vacation that is."
"Well, considering the last time I left Systems Alliance space I was a prisoner of war, I think I'm going to enjoy seeing the sights on the Citadel before making my way towards Turian space, plenty of Veterans of the First Contact War from both our side and the Turians need a bit of closure, myself included. So I'm extending an offer for drinks to any veterans of said conflict that's valid on the Citadel while I'm here," the man grinned wide. "And Councilor Sparatus is a deft hand in the Armax Arsenal Arena, I'd love to test his mettle in a couple of rounds if he can spare the time."
"So, why retire now?" Emily asked once her introductory questions had been completed. "I mean, the Systems Alliance doesn't have term limits aside from those in Parliament as of yet, and the statistics pointed towards you being able to not only run but win the next election."
"Sometimes it's good to let the younger generations take over where you left off," Jack said after a minute of thinking. "My time is passed aside from a potential advisory role. I led the Systems Alliance into a time that I hope will continue to be peaceful and productive," he shrugged. "And I'm a bit tired of wrangling politicians around to what should be common sense. Budgets should be balanced and yet they act as if they've never been a college student before," Jack exaggerated with a roll of his eyes. "Besides, I'm overdue for a vacation anyway."
"Unfortunately, that concludes our time for today, we'll now transition back over to the anchors for the rest of today's current events," Emily said with a bright smile.
"Thank you, Emily, for a fantastic job as per usual," A Turian said as a screen lit up behind him. "In other news, we've now had the first Turian Planet decide to join the Urban Combat Championship League, they're mostly funded by their sponsor Armax Arsenal and were formed out of some of the Veterans of the Relay 314 Incident. Their head coach has said, and I quote. "We didn't hate them, and this is a sport that feels too Turian for us not to participate in, so we hired a Volus team to look through the rules and submitted our application a year ago. Armax approached us immediately following our petition to join and offered to sponsor us. We're all grateful for the opportunity to show the galaxy that there is a friendly sport that all races can enjoy."
"Thank you for that fascinating news, Antona Surlin," The Asari anchor said as the viewscreen shifted to the planet of Korlus.
"And finally, the breaking news of the day. Duke Hull of the Terminus Commonwealth announced that he was stepping down into an advisory role as his protege Melissa Steiner takes over running the newly formed nation. We were not able to get a statement at this time, but we expect that one will be provided soon. Shortly after the said announcement, Councilor Tevos was recalled from her position so that voting could take place on a new representative for the Asari Republics.
While there is some speculation as to what the short and long-term effects of this might be, that segment is best left to the professionals. Thank you Citadel, and have a good night."
"You sure you want to do this, Wrex?" A gruff Krogan asked.
"I'm sure if the Turians can get a positive reputation out of this, so can we," the Battlemaster replied. "Besides, it's combat, it'll be fun even if there are rules to it."
"Well, if you're convinced then so am I," Crux Urdnot said with a grin. "You do know that we're going to have to cough up the funds for this ourselves at first."
"I've got enough put away to get us started," Wrex grinned. "You get the Krantt together, and I'll put together the funding and get the lawyers lined up. "I've got a few favors that I'm still owed after all."
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"So, you want me to sponsor you and your Krantt to join this Urban Combat Championship League?" Aria asked the Krogan in front of her. "What is in it for me?"
"Besides it making you look even more legitimate ruler in the eyes of the galaxy?" Wrex asked with his arms crossed menacingly. "You owe me one, and I"m collecting it."
"That's an expensive favor," Aria said as she lounged back on her couch. "What even makes you think I can get you hooked up with the right armor and weapons?"
"You've got the right connections," Wrex replied. "And besides, you know that there are some sections of Omega that would be perfect for hosting some of the games. Think of the revenue and popularity boost that comes with hosting this sort of thing."
"You've sold me on it," Aria sighed after a minute. "I know you have lawyers working on this, contact me when everything is arranged and I'll come forward with what you need to get started."