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Page one of the declaration
Page two of the declaration
- "We, the Beings of the galaxy, in order to form a free union of planets, establish justice, provide for common peace and prosperity, and to secure liberty for all being, do ordain and establish this New Republic. Let the stars sing! Let the planets shout! Let the Republic begin!"
- ―Excerpt from the Declaration of a New Republic
The Declaration of a New Republic was a document issued by Mon Mothma that formally established the New Republic and completed the Alliance to Restore the Republic transformation from a resistance movement to a galactic government. It spelled out to the galactic public at large the government system and ideals of freedom, democracy, and justice that the New Republic hoped to return to the galaxy.
The Declaration of a New Republic was signed one month after the Battle of Endor,[4][5][6] days after the Battle of Zeltros during the Nagai–Tof War.[2]
Signatories
The signatories were:
- Chief of State Mon Mothma of Chandrila[4]
- Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan[4]
- Borsk Fey'lya of Kothlis[4]
- Admiral Gial Ackbar of Mon Calamari[4]
- Sian Tevv of Sullust[4]
- Jenssar SoBilles of Duro[4]
- Doman Beruss of Corellia[4]
- Kerrithrarr of Kashyyyk[4]
- Verrinnefra B'thog Indriummsegh of Elom[4]
The first four of these signers became the Inner Council of the New Republic Provisional Council.
Behind the scenes
The excerpt above is similar to the preamble to the United States Constitution, much as the Declaration of Rebellion is similar to the United States Declaration of Independence.
All Human signatures, as well as the initials of the Sullustan Sian Tevv, are written in English (or, in-universe, using the High Galactic alphabet.)
Appearances
- Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron (Mentioned only)
- X-Wing: Rogue Squadron (and unabridged audiobook) (Mentioned only)
- Shield of Lies (Mentioned only)
Sources
- Heir to the Empire Sourcebook (First mentioned)
- A Guide to the Star Wars Universe, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded
- Star Wars Miniatures Battles Companion
- Star Wars Gamemaster Screen, Revised
- The Truce at Bakura Sourcebook
- The Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
- The Thrawn Trilogy Sourcebook
- Cracken's Threat Dossier
- The Essential Chronology
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 94 FEY 1-2: Borsk Fey'lya
- The New Essential Chronology
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
- The Essential Atlas
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The New Essential Chronology
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2
The Forgotten War: The Nagai and the Tofs on Hyperspace (article) (content obsolete and backup link not available)
- ↑ The Essential Chronology places the Declaration of a New Republic one month after the Battle of Endor, which The Essential Atlas places in 39:3.
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 Heir to the Empire Sourcebook
- ↑ Star Wars Gamemaster Screen, Revised
- ↑ The Essential Chronology