(Please bear in mind this is a personal
opinion based on the currently available lore.)
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| Every Cassian knows, by heart, their noble history with the Eldan. (Image from Massively) |
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For the second part of today's posts I
would like to indulge in a little Q & A session with my favorite
Cassian here and-”
“Flattery will get you nowhere.”
One catches more flies with honey then
with vinegar, yes? I am certain you could appreciate the sentiment
Agent.
“Hmph. Perhaps.”
You will answer the questions then?
“I am curious what your
'questions' might entail. Bear in mind that anything offending
protocol will be redacted or destroyed and might result in your
immediate arrest.”
As much as I am certain your tour of
ICI domain would be lovely all I wish to ask is your opinion on the
Dominion. Many people find the Empire to be cruel and unrelenting in
their search for galactic conquest. But I want to hear what those who
serve the Dominion think.
“Very well. You may proceed.”
Q-Excellent! Let's start with a brief
history of your people, the noble Cassians.
A-“Over a thousand years ago my
people were a prosperous race gifted richly with equal parts
intelligence, skill and ambition. We knew technological advancements
unlike any other race in our golden age. It was in the middle of such
rapid growth that the Eldan found us. They sent the Mechari to
contact our people, requesting that our Sword-Maiden, Tresayne Toria
herself travel with them to the Nexus. If she agreed we would know a
reward unlike any other. If not, we would be annihilated.”
Q-That must have been frightening.
Suddenly seeing something so powerful land on your doorstep with such
an ultimatum.
A-“We were in awe of these
galactic gods, but we were /not/ afraid. Instead our Sword-Maiden
left with her trusted few in compliance with the Mechari straight to
the home world of the Eldan themselves.”
Q-And did she return?
A-“She was never seen again. To
this day we do not know exactly what happened to her, but we do know
that the Eldan were true to their word. In the wake of her
disappearance we received our gift: Dominus the Half-blood. Half
Eldan-half Cassian, he brought treasures of Eldan technology and
rallied us beneath his banner to rule the greatest Empire the galaxy
had ever seen.”
Q-And thus the Dominion was born?
A-“Indeed.
One may call us arrogant, but it is well justified. Out of all races
swarming amongst the stars /my/ people alone caught the eye of the
Eldan. They saw value and potential in the Cassian race when it would
have been nothing to wipe us from existence. It is through the union
of our peoples that we received their blessings for conquest. A holy
mandate from the most powerful to unite the galaxy under their
rightful rulers.”
Q-Not all races appear to share this
opinion, do they?
A-“They do
not, though I find it difficult to comprehend that their vastly
simpler minds still cannot grasp the severity of their defiance. This
is not some selfish ambition of a self-proclaimed ruling authority.
This is the Law of the Eldan, the embodiment of order and
progression. And it is the terrible, wonderful burden of my people to
carry.”
Q-And yet you have
driven your own people away in the defection of Serrick Brightland,
driven the Granok people to exile their own kind and drove the Aurin
from their homes. This seems like acts of brutal revenge and
retaliation, not the noble ideals you have spoken of, yes?
“How /dare/
you insinuate the Dominion of such things!”
Sit down Agent! If
you disagree, tell me why.
A-“The
Dominion represents the will of the Eldan. We did not just march in
and destroy without reason. We /must/ preserve the integrity of the
Empire at all costs. We /cannot/ falter, we /cannot/ fail. These
people have been offered a place within our folds. To serve the
Empire is an honor. Together we persevere. Together we prosper. To
spurn such an offer is to...is to oppose the Eldan's mandate itself,
don't you see? We do not have time for those uncertain to sit around,
to whisper poison in their neighbors ears. If we did not make a show
of the force behind our order then what strength do we have to
support our convictions? Eliminating this opposition is a necessity
for the survival of the Empire.”
Q-But at the cost
of what? Their personal freedoms, their way of life?
A-“The
Dominion is an Empire. Can you even comprehend the scale of this
magnificent collective? Bigger then you, bigger then me. Bigger then
all our our ancestors combined. Bigger then the planets we call home.
Bigger even still then the system they reside in. Can't you see? Can
you even possibly begin to comprehend the scale of running hundreds
of thousands of millions of people? Civilians to manage, news to
disperse, medical supplies to ship, troops to deploy and food to grow
and share. Who will send these? Who will carry our goods, our people
between untold planets? Who will train our doctors, our teachers, our
soldiers our /children/?”
“/We/ are the
Empire and the Empire has incomprehensibly enormous goals. We have
the freedom to choose to serve something bigger then our own selfish
ambition. Can't you see? Alone we are nothing. Together we are
indomitable! A force that will shake this galaxy and gather their
wayward people into their fold, raising them to a pinnacle of
prosperity in a golden age spanning throughout the ages.”
I guess when you
look at it that way, it makes sense. Your loyalty and conviction are
inspiring.
“Yes well, if
there is one thing my people do well it is to bear our Destiny with
style.”
Of course Agent
Hawkens. Thank you for your time and insight today.
“It was my
pleasure to educate our readers on the glory of the Dominion.”
Thank you once again for joining us,
dear readers! I hope today's posts have been particularly
enlightening. As always feel free to leave comments and suggestions
to either myself or Agent Hawkens and we will reply as soon as able.
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