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[James Stratus]

Channel One activated and the emblems of the government flashed across the screen in unison with the Royal Anthem: the House Stratus Crescent, the seal of the Royal Imperial Throne, the Imperial Republic insignia, the High Council and Senate insignias, and finally the ancient seal of the Supreme Council upon which the Imperial Republic was founded. These banners waved and rotated in a dancing form across the screen until the final; symbol of the Imperial Republic, the Phoenix, was the last to prevail before the camera panned across the Throneroom inside the Royal Palace of Coruscant. Standing side by side stood all three members of the Throne, with High Prince Stratus in the center, Executor Treyson to his right and Supreme Chancellor Quick to his left. The High Prince stepped slightly forward, the Throne together forming a V. The music came to a halt at the High Prince's forward step and he began his address.

"My fellow citizens of the Imperial Republic, I come before you this evening with a special announcement of galactic significance. As you know, during this past week, members of the Galactic Senate and High Council met in a special joint session of Congress as we, of the Royal Imperial Throne, presented the Grand Revision of the Imperial Republic Charter for ratification and endorsement. These representatives, in turn, presented this same document to those whom they represented for their approval. The Senate ratified the Grand Revision of the Imperial Republic Charter unanimously. The High Council immediately followed suit with unanimous endorsement. I then presented this to the Royal Family for approval and it was immediately approved. Finally, while not required by the previous charter, in honor of the Grand Revision, with permission from the Royal Family, the Second Supreme Election was held which by unanimous vote of all standing members of this honored body the Imperial Republic Charter and the members of the Royal Imperial Throne were confirmed the Supreme Electorate.

At this momentous occasion, the Royal Imperial Throne and I, High Prince James Stratus, Supreme Ruler of the Imperial Republic, am pleased to announce the final passage of the Grand Revision, and the transition of this Grand Revision to full effect at this time. Henceforth, the previous document known as the Imperial Republic charter, by the combined authority of the Senate, High Council, Royal Imperial Throne, and the Royal Family, is hereby null and void. The Grand Revision of the Charter, as presented to all aforementioned bodies, which was ratified, endorsed, and approved by said bodies, shall henceforth by known as the Imperial Republic Charter, and be in full force and effect immediately. Thank you everyone for your support at this very special occasion. May you cherish this evening forever. From Coruscant, May the Force be with you!"

The Royal Anthem again played as trumpets sounded and klaxons blazed. The insignia once again danced around the screen before Channel One became dormant and all communications devices in Imperial Republic territory and beyond were restored to their previous state.