Celebrating Empire Day

Naboo, Theed. It is a grand day as the Empire celebrates the day the Old Republic was dismantled. Lord Vader visited Theed, where Imperial citizens gathered in front of the Emperor's statue and addressed the crowd:

"Loyal Imperial citizens, we are here today to celebrate the day our Emperor made his Declaration of a New Order and dissolved the Galactic Republic. Out of the ashes our Emperor formed the mighty and invicible Empire we are today. It was not easy, even for the Emperor. Without the help of extraordinary Imperial citizens, it could not have been done. Extraordinary citizens, or one might even say, heroes, such as <...>." The Imperial Celebration Organiser asked then : "<...>, step up and bow before Lord Vader", and Lord Varder to resume : "Congratulations, <...>. From this day on you shall wear the title 'Hero of Empire Day'. Stay forever loyal, the Force is with us."

Beyond the festivities, it was also an opportunity to have a frank and amicable discussion with members of the Rebel Alliance, on visit to Theed for a PvP session. Few casualties on both sides were reported. In an another attempting to disrupt the ceremony, a giant worshyyyr tree from the Life Day Giftbox was dropped, presumably by Naraelle (though unconfirmed) when Lord Vader made his speech. While the prank was pretty original, it also risked hindering the Vader radial for the title recipient (/tar is to be used is such case).

Quite interestingly, it was mostly an opportunity to meet up with fellow Imperial citizens and reminisce about old times, such as the long shuttle waits (10mns) and the trading, fighting and socializing that took place there, the small population in these parts of the galaxy (with friends list down to 10 active people), how guilds became the center of social life in lieu of random meeting and grouping, and how emote contests were being runs in cities.

In addition, it was a great time to catch up and meet new friends, spend time with people we've known for long, yet never had the time to chat if only for a few words. Expanding the circle of friends always seems like a good idea. As one mentioned, updating the friends list regularly and adding new people means to have between 40 and 50 friends online every day.

Twin Mountain Base, as far as the celebrations were concerned was honored on this day, Kohaeg Noubat, received from the title from the hands of Princess Leia on Coronet. Though, this was the 'Remembrance Day celebration', congratulations nevertheless. Ashelin (former guild/city) received the Empire Day badge.