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"Coniunctis Viribus" Posted onto the GNS by Guinar Ndengin - Year 13 Day 326 CORUSCANT (INB) - Denizens around the galaxy met the news of the reformation of the Imperial Union this week with jubilation as representatives of the Galactic Empire, Black Sun, and Tresario Star Kingdom met to sign the document that would establish a comprehensive political, economic, and defensive cooperative. The announcement comes mere weeks after the announced departure of the majority member states of the Imperial Union, those bidding the Union farewell including the conservative Hapes Consortium and economic conglomerate of the Trade Federation. Whilst speculation remains rampant regarding the reasons for those governments to depart the Imperial Union, it has been wholly agreed that the undertakings to reform the multi-lateral organization was the catalyst. Explanatory briefs of the new Imperial Union Charter describe it as being designed for more exacting regulation and expectations among member governments, clearly codified operating procedures and an unambiguous program for sharing technology. This rework has been cited as addressing deficiencies of the old Union that formed the core of intense debate amongst previous Union members. According to Imperial Vizier for Diplomacy Jarek Sankin, the new Union charter is designed to address the realities of galactic politics. "This conflict we have with the rebels and criminals on the galactic rim might be a cold one now, but I guarantee that this state of affairs will not continue forever." Sankin cited the belligerence of the Galactic Alliance in locations across the galaxy, including Bosthirda, Ralltiir, and Adbatar as evidence that "[The Alliance] is more than willing to open fire without provocation, and we have a duty to protect our subjects in the best way possible. Black Sun and the Tresario Star Kingdom believe much the same." Public reaction across the Union worlds appears to be overwhelmingly positive following the announcement of the two new Union members signing the Charter. Hanz Gro'ob'r, a Kuati businessman specializing in imports and exports, expressed his pleasure with the announcement, citing the occasion as an exciting chance to expand my business to key parts of the Outer Rim, and the untapped Hutt Space market. "To know that my goods will be protected not only in Imperial space but beyond as well is a great relief." Political analysts called the reformation a bold move. "This is a welcome sign of progress," remarked Steefn Vannefra of the Charon Institute, "especially after a long period without much political progress to speak of with the old Union members." Vannefra continued to say that signs of complacency and decay had begun to creep into the Imperial Union over the last few years, but the new charter was a prudent decision on the part of the Emperor to reform and reinvigorate the organization before it lapsed into a state of flaccid impotence and stagnation. Main Article