Note 5
Senator Bail,

Thank you. Yes, my wife won my , and then I had to win hers. The pleasure and honor of that, Bail, well you know what that is like. I cannot think of something as enjoyable.

There has been no mention of the Jedi. What could be possibly be taking the Jedi so long. Senator Palpatine has mentioned to a few other Senators that he fears the worst…that the Jedi are dead.

Palpatine seems to be capable of handling the situation, though there appears to be something on his mind…sometimes I can see a glimpse of it in the Senate session. He has been rather uptight with me. I tried to speak with him. His concern is very noble.

Charisma is something Palpatine has been gifted with. I agree with you there. I hope that his situation on Naboo does not cause him to retire from politics…oh the stress this would bring him! This may hinder his otherwise rise in influence…but then again, he has generated quite a bit of sympathy. Thank you. If he needs assistance, I am available.

You are not alone. I think there is something else going on in the Naboo situation/Senate…disturbing…so much seems to be happening, and so quickly! I can't keep up with all these proceedings.

The lust for power, I can understand it to a degree. Power does make me feel special…ever since I have been a Senator, I have been looked at differently than before. It is not wrong to enjoy power, as long as we take the responsibility seriously that goes with it. Power is not something I am after either. The Senate is as far as I ever wish to go….sometimes I even wonder if the Senate is too far for me.

But to cut others down, to backstab and destroy friendships, to gossip and make others look bad, only to appear better in front of others…to gain power, is a total perversion. It appears as if the changes have been so gradual that they slipped passed our notice until we were faced with such a situation as the one on Naboo.

We need to wake up, and get some reorganizing done in this Senate, set new guidelines. The old ones seem to have expired their use. Has there ever been talk about revamping the Senate? I do not believe we are past the point of no return yet. We wait, and keep things as they are, and we may reach that point. I am in agreement with you…this is a rude awakening for us. If something's not done, I am afraid of what will happen. We have been far too concerned and distracted with events outside of the Senate, and I fear, we truly have ignored what has been going on inside of the Senate.

With the Jedi missing, this situation seems to have gone from bad to worse. Maybe we will hear from the Jedi soon.

We should discuss this with Senator Palpatine…see if he can organize a group of Senators in his favor, and then come up with some plan to break through this waiting period. Not many other Senators know me; I doubt that they would listen to me. If Palpatine were behind it, I think he would be able to organize something.

I will have my people ready too…in case the need arises. Preparation is the key at this point, I would think.

So I have noticed…Gunray and his allies have been introducing motion after motion. There have been so many motions introduced lately, and not just by Gunray and his allies, but by other Senators who do not seem to be connected with the Trade Federation. What was the report this morning? Something about the Maurder Organization capturing an entire royal family from a planet in the Outer Rim? I worry for my family.

Then there was a problem that the Banking Clan introduced today, one system making counterfeit money, and the fight between those two Senators. Those things were just this morning!

I suppose it is only fair that the Supreme Chancellor listen to each Senator in session, but it seems to me as if something should be set in place, a committee or something, to funnel issues, but then things might not get discussed openly. Sigh…I don't know about this.

As far as I know the ambassadors have not arrived to Naboo yet…although it seems they should have by now. The queen, from what I've heard, is handling the situation in a very mature way. So far she seems to be remaining focused on this task, and appears to be taking it well. It probably is very hard. She'll need as much help as she can get. She does need help from other Senators besides just Palpatine. Have you offered your help?

Thank you for explaining to me more about the ambassadors. I know the Supreme Chancellor's move was not approved by the Senate, but you would we would hear something about the situation. I too am glad that he has involved the Jedi…because this may be the only way that anything gets done.

Your wife Sara is threatening to come here? Oh…what this must be doing to my own wife! Well, maybe my wife could visit your wife, and the two could keep each other company. I believe they have been introduced. If not, you have my permission to introduce my wife to your wife.

Well let me know if you've heard anything.

Thank you. The same back to you.

Your friend,

Senator Correon