Senator Hatt Mobbs of Naboo, the former King, stood outside the senate chambers, waiting to be admitted into the chambers for the meeting to start. Mobbs himself had asked the Chancellor, Nvled Jear, former Senator of Naboo whom Mobbs replaced, to call for a special session of the Senate regarding the war against Malastare and its followers. Mobbs stood in his elegant black robes, a sign of the shallow mood he felt about the progress made in the war. Standing next to him was Captain Menousek; his personal bodyguard who left the service of the royal palace after Mobbs' term was up in order to continue serving his close friend. Menousek was wearing his white fighting outfit that was so different from Mobbs' robes, it would be hard for passerby to believe that they worked together. After waiting outside in the senate hall for a few moments, all of the Senators were admitted into the senate chambers. Mobbs and Menousek took their place on the Naboo Senatorial platform. Once all of the senators and their aides were seated, they waited in silence as Chancellor Jear's platform rose from the Chancellor's office. Nvled Jear was wearing elegant robes of blue and was accompanied by his usual two aides. His platform finished rising and he addressed the senators.
"Delegates of the Senate, welcome," he said in his powerful voice. "I have called for this special session of the Senate at the request of the honorable senator from Naboo, Hatt Mobbs. He wants to address all of us on a matter he considers to be of utmost importance. The chair recognizes the Senator from the sovereign system of Naboo at this time."
Mobbs stood and activated his platform. It carried him out in front of the Chancellor so the entire Senate could see him. He addressed the entire Senate while focusing most of his attention on Jear.
"Supreme Chancellor and my fellow delegates of the Senate," he spoke in a loud voice that carried throughout the Senate Chambers. "I have come to you to ask for your help in something that I feel should be addressed and decided this very day. I formally ask you, my fellow representatives of the Republic, to move for a vote of more Jedi involvement in the war." At this, several cries of outburst erupted, but Mobbs plowed on. "I feel that the time has come for this necessary movement in the war and it will help out movement greatly."
The outcries from the Senators continued after Mobbs' speech. Jear's aide that was sitting on his right called for order before the talking subsided. Jear then stood up to address Mobbs.
"Senator Mobbs, you know full well while the Senate has voted to continue to keep the Jedi directly out of combat unless Dark Jedi are involved," he said calmly.
"Oh yeah?" Mobbs replied irritably. "Why don't you tell me why that is?"
"We need as much protection here on Coruscant as possible," Jear explained coolly. "If too many Jedi get directly involved in the world, it would mean there is not enough protection here in the Capital for all of us here in this room."
"Less protection here would be a small price to pay if we can save thousands of innocent lives on other planets that are in this Republic," Mobbs exclaimed. "We need to have the Jedi become directly involved in all battles now, even those without Dark Jedi!
"Very well," Jear replied pleasantly. "I now turn to the rest of the Senate on deciding this matter. Those in favor of getting more Jedi involvement in the war, please raise your hands."
About ten percent of the Senate raised their hands, including Mobbs. Mobbs glared around at all of the Senate, as though that would convince them to vote otherwise.
"And those of you against more Jedi involvement, please raise your hands."
The majority of the Senate raised their hands. After considering Mobbs for a moment, the Chancellor added his vote to the count. Mobbs continued glaring at the Senate and had a look of pure hatred on his face when he looked at Jear.
"It seems that the Senate has voted once again to keep Jedi out of this conflict unless Dark Jedi are involved with the fighting. Now if there is anything else…" Jear said and without warning, Mobbs' bitter feelings about the vote exploded.
"YOU FOOLS," he screamed. "I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT THE DARK JEDI ARE GOING TO BE STAYING OUT OF THIS WAR FROM NOW ON! YOU WILL ALL RUE THIS DAY!"
Jear then shouted over Mobbs, which was impressive because Mobbs' shrieks were being heard outside the Senate Chambers.
"THAT IS ENOUGH, SENATOR!" he shouted. Mobbs stopped speaking and sat down in his platform, still glaring at Jear. "Now," Jear continued in his normal voice. "Unless there is anything else, this meeting is now adjourned."
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