Chapter Four

GALACTIC HOLONET NEWS

“Empress Celestia has made the public announcement today. We at Galactic Holonet News have exclusive footage of this event.”

“(The Senate Chamber on Coruscant: Hundreds of Reporters replace the Senators with Celestia standing in the Chancellor’s box)

Celestia: People of the Galaxy! We have arrived in peace! Ask whatever you need!

Reporter 1: What is it you intend to do here?

Celestia: We intend to save you!

Reporter 2: From what?

Celestia: Your self-destructive nature, your chaotic war and most importantly; your corruptive influence.

Reporter 1: How do you intend to quote unquote ‘Save us’?

Celestia: As I speak, the Barrier around Equis is expanding, if it goes across the entire Galaxy, all of you will die a horrible death.

(Gasps and Cries of Anger)

Reporter 3: And why do you hold up this Barrier?

Celestia: I cannot allow your influence in Equestria. There is however, a solution to all this; Conversion.

(Confused Mumbling)

Celestia: We have developed a Serum that can convert those willing into ponies. Only then can they pass through the Barrier unharmed. It is voluntary only.

Reporter 4: And why do you extend the Barrier?

Celestia: … this interview is adjourned.

(People start shouting as the box lowers itself down)”

“Reactions to this interview have been mixed. The Empire has declared Equestria as a Trade ally and nothing more. Both factions are allowing Conversion Bureaus to be constructed on their worlds. The Hutt Cartel has also allowed this- for a price. GHN Daily Report: BZ-13”

“Thank you BeeZee. Next up: How many Droids is too many?”

HOLONET BLOG: Day 1031 Soldier on Balmorra- By TroopaCroot773

There is only one thing to say: WHAT THE FUCK?!?! They had a Serum already prepared for us? When did they make that? This is far too suspicious; guess where one of the first Bureaus is? Right here in Sobrik. Hell, Varry actually WANTS to convert. He read up on it and wants to be a Pegasus; so he can fly around like an idiot and shoot things with his Assault Cannon. He is loyal to the Empire, I know that, but I just don’t trust Celestia or Equis. What are your thoughts on the Issue?

Post- Raving Mad Ithorian: WHAT IN THE ACTUAL FUCK?!?! Oh, so were ‘Corruptive’ now? Well excuse us for acting how Nature intended us, we’re just being ourselves. WHO THE FUCK GAVE YOU THE AUTHORITY TO JUDGE THE GALAXY AT LARGE?!?! I swear, this Galaxy gets worse each day… - 11 Hours Ago

Post- A Glorious Di’Kut: I take back what I said about them before. It seems Mandalore’s judgement was sound. I’m not converting and if they try to make me; I’ll show those ugly Fierfeks a thing or two. – 9 Hours Ago

Reply- xxl33tpl4y3rxx: l0l t0ld y0u sh0uld h4v3 kill3d th3m 4ll You have been warned about calls to unprovoked violence. Please stop~ [Administrator] Darth Nox – 8 Hours Ago

Reply- Nobility’n’Gunz: It’s still too early to decide that. Besides, both the Republic and the Empire are preparing War Fleets; we’ll clear this up if there’s any trouble. – 8 Hours Ago

Post- PatrolBoy1: I don’t know, maybe this is good, maybe it’s bad. Only time will tell. Seps haven’t attacked the fort yet today. Good sign there. – 7 Hours Ago

Post- [Administrator] Darth Nox: Darth Nox here again. Here are some things on the Brochure she didn’t mention. 3 Sub-Species; Earth (Strength), Pegasus (Flight) and Unicorn (The Force), and that the Serum is liquid based. That’s right, even a touch through skin could cause conversion; perfect for Terrorists and that the Bureaus are not open to Imperial or Republic inspections; we will never know what goes on behind those doors. – 4 Hours Ago

Reply- TroopaCroot773: Sithspit, Terrorists could be using that Serum? I’ve just been given less of a reason to trust them – 3 Hours Ago

Reply- A-Hungry-Hungry-Rakghoul: Well, you always were a little on the paranoid side; no offence – 3 Hours Ago

Post- G8R-12V War Droid: This is… unexpected. So unexpected that I couldn’t even calculate the possibility of it happening; anything more unexpected and I’d expect my Processor to catch fire. I currently don’t know what to think. My Photoreceptors are not malfunctioning but I just have no clues as to what is going to happen next. – 2 Hours Ago

Post- IceCave: This is intriguing. If I wasn’t stuck in some blasted research centre on the ass-end of Hoth, I’d sign up for Conversion. I’ll catch you guys later. Peace. – 5 Minutes Ago