Mas Amedda

Early Life

Heralding from the planet of Champala, Mas Amedda was raised within the elasticated strips of coastline stretching across the Champala coast, where sea levels fluctuated wildly with the tides. Amedda at a young age was raised under Chagrian values of pacifism & diplomacy and took high regard to the teachings of the God, Arm Acheron whose prophesy drove Amedda’s motivation to drive the successes of his species.

At a teenage age he was sent to Naboo, where he studied Political Science at the Legislative Youth Programme at Theed University, notably securing a passing margin of 75% to 25% for a Military Creation Bill during a mock Senate trial on Chandrila. Classmates refer to Amedda as a ‘potential, cunning and valiant statesman’.

Political Career

A well renowned politician within the Champalan Government, he was credited for passing the ‘Education Reform Bill’ and allocated private funds to opening the University of Chagria, a university respected for its teaching of Aquatic Biology. Spending almost 20 years serving the Champalan Government as a regional governor, Amedda was appointed by his government to represent the Champala seat in the Galactic Senate on Coruscant, as a senator. Just like many Chagrians beforehand, many colleagues referred to the Chagrian male as an honest, stoic yet charismatic politician who had a sickly addiction for procedure. His honesty was however often criticised for his links to the Trade Federation which many claimed was lobbying high masses of private wealth to him. Certain Senators also described the male as having a passive-aggressive approach to politics, approaching calmly, softly but precisely to ensure that he could secure support for bills concerning his people whilst also eradicating any rivalry within the halls of the Senate silently by trapping rival senators in procedure & bureaucracy. This allowed the Chagrian Male to mediate between conflict and perform exceptionally well during times of immense pressure. Mas Amedda was also credited for mentoring many well-renowned senators, such as Senator Vogo Sorn and Senator Tanu Ha.

Despite his links to the Trade Federation, under Chancellor Volken’s leadership he rose to become the Chancellor's prominent Chief Security Adviser, running the Republic Security Council and organizing its ‘Sector Supervisor’ policy which provided oversight and credibility to military operations. Alongside Vice Chancellor Primus IV and Senator Varkis Drayce, Amedda was able to pass the Republic Defense & Security Oversight Bill, placing this crucially important committee under the leadership of the Chancellor. Here, Amedda spent months to strengthen ties between the military and the legislature, ensuring compliance and cooperation on behalf of the Chancellor, publicly expressing his utmost respect for the admiralty, and his appreciation for the Enforcement Regiment. Due to these acts, he was then appointed as Vice Speaker of the Senate, whereby he was responsible for handling the Senate's day-to-day agenda - granting him significant procedural powers in the legislature. Under the leadership of Primus IV, the Vice Chancellor, Amedda enacted major procedural reform to the Senate, establishing the first version of the Standing Orders and re-organizing how Senate Proceedings were run. However, there were some criticisms during his leadership, such as the botched Alderaan Negotiations with the Trade Federation. Many considered the Vice Speaker as at fault for allowing bureaucracy, and procedure to cloud his judgement which almost drove the Republic to War. Some also claim that the Vice Speaker had at some point fallen disillusioned with the leadership of the legislature, influencing the Republic Security Council and the Diplomacy & Foreign Affairs Committee in working to change leadership.

After the removal of his colleague, Primus IV by Chancellor Volken, Mas Amedda was elected as Speaker of the Senate by a landslide vote, and so was responsible for the entire leadership of the legislature. During his tenure, he was responsible for establishing a new, comprehensive senatorial training system called the ‘Apprenticeship Program, which would be the standard route to preparing an individual for senatorial duties. Amedda also worked closely with the Chancellor's Office, manipulating voting decisions to pave way successful bills such as:

• The Republic Trade Security and Cooperative Inspection Act which granted greater powers to secure official republic trade ships; and,

• The Strategic Trade and Industrial Acceleration Act which allocated funds to crucial industrial zones within the Republic amidst the early CIS crisis; and,

• Significant funding to the Republic Food Reserves; and,

• The Republic Secrets Act which secured highly confidential government documents, operations and criminalized information crime under legal definition.

Amedda’s political career took a turn after the assassination of Chancellor Volken which led to his appointment as Chancellor as a result of the line of succession falling onto him. At first, Amedda had fiercely opposed the idea of working in the executive branch as he felt the position was prone to sabotage, betrayal and resistance, however he embraced the role in pursuit of ensuring the criminal responsible for his friend's death was caught and trialed under the Courts.

As Chancellor, Amedda’s ‘New Initiative’ program promised citizens a stronger, more resistant Navy, claiming that as his first act as Chancellor, his priority would be to establish a capable, potent Navy - gone were the days of the Republic Judicial Forces; the Republic would be defended by a new, reformed Navy under his vision. He would ensure this was the case by increasing industrial hubs, such as industrializing Carida whilst also working with the Intergalactic Banking Clan to secure millions of credits to handle the food shortage crisis. Amedda also pledged to reform the Republic’s crippling Judicial Department’s Judicial Forces, granting it higher responsibilities to tackle the growing piracy and organized crime. 

The Chancellor was also granted Emergency Powers in response to the attack on ‘The Reliant’ which left a Jedi Master, Admiral and a battalion dead. Under his powers, he was responsible and successful in:

• The liberation of Alderaan.

• The War Campaign on Carida; and,

• The War Campaign on Christophsis.

Political View

Amedda, although driven by the liberal ideals of his Chagrian culture, argued for technocratic, studying the theory during his study at Theed University. He fiercely believed in elite bureaucratic authoritarianism, he believed that efficient governance relied on experienced leaders, and that ordinary citizens may have been unqualified to manage a galactic-scale government. Just like many Chagrian Politicians before him, he was strongly influenced by a hierarchical worldview, arguing that strong leadership was vital during a crisis, bureaucrats must ensure systems function, and that civil liberties may need to be restricted to ensure stability and order. Many claim the Chagrian male as not loyal to political doctrine, but loyal to state apparatus, holding allegiance to the central government and the continuity of authority. 

Key ideas:

• Technocratic authoritarianism 

• State conservatism

• Bureaucratic pragmatism

Views on the Jedi

Mas Amedda believed in the necessity of the Jedi Order, remarking that the Republic were reliant on these capable guardians to safeguard law and mediate conflict within the Republic. He often spent his free time fishing alongside Jedi Knight Dau-ri Otanoh on Champala, held high regard to Jedi Consular Bomba Kush as a cunning negotiator, and worked closely with Master Mace Windu in organizing the senate's role in overseeing the military.

Speeches

Amidst the on-going CIS crisis, Amedda famously addressed the Republic and her people with his ‘As a faithful servant… as a troubled father’ speech.

I speak to you, not only as Chancellor, but as faithful servant of these great systems that fall under one banner... and as a troubled father who feels the weight of every life entrusted in our care.

Today, over the peaceful plains of Alderaan, to the striking skies of Carida, we were hit with fatal blows that shook the very nature of our fair & democratic society. The Confederacy of Independent Systems struck with calculated fury in two consecutive attacks. Their fleets tore from hyperspace without pre-empt warning. Their commanders sought not merely territory - but fear. 

Over Alderaan, under the cold direction of General Grievous, the enemy descended upon our space. And yet, though our Navy was battered and our lines tested, they did not break. Admiral Rommel Konig, with steadfast resolve, rallied our forces. The 5th Fleet Security under Battalion Commander Mixup stood firm. The Starfighter Corps carved defiance into the stars themselves. The enemy expected surrender. Instead, they found courage and will. 

But the despicable greed of the Separatists knew no limits. 

Their armadas then darkened the skies above Carida, arriving in overwhelming force, wave after wave pressing into Republic space. There, they were met not with surrender, but with the unyielding resolve of the Republic. Admirals Bob Hoffman and Duke Heinz rallied our battered fleets, standing firm amid the storm of turbolaser fire. At their side, the 5th Fleet Security under Battalion Commander Mixup held formation against impossible odds, while the Starfighter Corps, led by Commodore Bragart, carved defiance through enemy lines.

But our forces had already endured relentless combat. Supplies thinned. Hulls fractured. Pilots flew on fading strength. What followed was not a battle of equals, but a brutal onslaught — a merciless assault against warriors who had trained since birth to defend the liberties and ideals we hold sacred. They did not break. They did not retreat in fear. They stood, and many fell, buying time with their lives so that others might yet stand tomorrow. 

Yet, we must speak plainly. 

We have suffered grievous losses. Carida currently falls under CIS occupation, and the people remain restricted from the pleasures of our free way of life, whilst stranded pockets of Republic Forces revolt against the insurrection. Our Navy, although tested, has bore scars and it will take time to fix. However, let us make clear: they do not understand us, the people.

"We are not united by fear."
"We are not sustained by conquest."
"We endure because we believe — in democracy, in justice, in one another."

This is not the end of our strength; it is the forging of it. 

We will not hesitate. Multiple senatorial delegations have sought action, and we will ensure that action is taken fast, not through bureaucracy, but through practicality and for the protection of every soul who was born to have faith in our ideals. 

As Chancellor, I have issued an Executive Order to initiate a 7-day period of public mourning for the lives lost. 

Arrangements will be made, service will be commemorated, and bravery will be recognized. Whilst I speak, the Republic and her forces are mobilised, and we will strike back with twice as much might and fury.

We, the people, are not defined by yesterday's losses, but rather tomorrow's victories.