The Bail and Correon Letters

by ArwenMUC

When the Senate first learns of the Naboo Invasion, Senators Bail and Correon discuss the matter between themselves. As the corruption grows worse in the Senate, they come up with a plan. This story will cover the events of TPM through ROTS.

24. Note 23 Correon

Note 23

Bail,

The attempted assassination on Senator Amidala was alarming to say the least. Now we know that members of the Loyalist Committee are still not safe. It is my thought that the killer was hoping to kill Padme to ensure that the Military Creation Act passes. A threat against the leader of the opposition to the army would be viewed as a direct threat to the safety of the Republic. I am glad that this does not seem to be the conclusion that most Senators have taken. On the contrary, Senator Amidala's speech moved many Senators to favor our position. Let us just hope that these Senators remain opposed to the Military Creation Act. If they do, I think that we have a good chance at defeating the Military Creation Act.

So you believe that Finis Valorum is dead……sigh……I suppose we will never know. Has Chancellor Palpatine mentioned anything further on the subject to you? Well…..there is another possibility – remember that the Chancellor had Finis taken away to stay in his own private medical facility. Palpatine could still be keeping him there.

Yes, we must all work to defeat the Military Creation Act. The Jedi must never become the soldiers of the Republic. If they did…..the Republic would become very vulnerable to open attack.

I hope that Anakin is as great a help to the Jedi as you are suggesting – and that Master Kenobi is right about him.

Palpatine has ensured us that negotiations are going well with the Separatists, though they are slow. Do you think that he is being honest with us? The man appears to be doing all that he can, but I hope that these matters are resolved a little quicker. Still, a long time resolution is better than no resolution at all – or worse – war.

Hopefully it will not be long before we have days of relaxation and peace once more.

Yes, I have seen the list of other planets and systems that have joined the Separatists – the numbers are in the thousands now! What shall we do?

Yes, well Breha is a beautiful name – and your selection of the last name Organa was interesting. 

Have you heard anything more about if Senator Amidala will receive additional security for what has happened?

I suppose I will have to talk to you later.

Correon