IC Contact post for Mask or Menace

[dun_moch]

"You have reached Count Dooku. I regret that I am unavailable to answer your hail. Kindly leave a message, and I shall respond at the earliest opportunity."

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[dun_moch]

I intend to accomplish a great many things, Doctor. But if you are referring to the event I have just announced, my hope is to rally the imPorts and our supporters toward positive changes in the government's policies.

And to make it clear to the authorities that our cooperation with them will be greater if they listen to what we have to say.

[mathemagier]

You're breeding dissent and encouraging rebellion- that is how the government will see it. I don't believe they'll take kindly to your actions or believe them well-intentioned.

[dun_moch]

The government can think what they wish. Their foolishness is, unfortunately, beyond my control. Yet the truth remains: I and those with me will be exercising our democratic right to assemble and to criticize the government.

Any action taken by the authorities to violate that right by threatening our gathering will risk a heavy political price. They would not dare be so bold.

[mathemagier]

Certainly not overtly, but I expect those involved will find themselves on an updated watch list.

[dun_moch]

That would be a risky move on their part. Such a list would cause a fresh scandal if it was exposed. And imPorts have repeatedly proven that they can breach the government's security to reveal secrets, as you yourself have so amply demonstrated.

Nonetheless, I think you are right to be cautious. The government could very well choose more repression instead of compromising with our goals. Which leaves us with a choice, Doctor. Do we submit to intimidation? Do we allow ourselves to be silenced by what the authorities might do? Or do we stand, and speak boldly for our community?

I know what my decision is. And I would be grateful to have your support in this matter.

[mathemagier]

I agree that there need to be changes on the government's part, but I don't believe rallying against them is a constructive course of action.

We have Ambassadors for a reason, and they have quite the unenviable position as conduits to the government as well as being imPort representatives. What we need is an open conversation and to strike a compromise between both Native and imPort interests.

[dun_moch]

Ah yes, the Ambassadors. The honourable officials whose election takes up so much attention and energy within our community. I agree their position is most unenviable, and they certainly do their best. I hope to have their support for this effort.

Still I must ask you Doctor: when was the last time you ever heard of an Ambassador successfully changing the government's policies toward our community?