The Fight For Freedom is Just Beginning
20 Feb 2023Arthur Idaho
I sat at the bar of Taylor Station, nursing a glass of bourbon and relishing the company of my fellow Marlinist fighters. We had been battling for the past several days, fighting tooth and nail to ensure that the Exiled Marlinists of Baltah'Sine had a chance to reclaim their rightful place in power.As we clinked glasses and exchanged war stories, one of my comrades gestured to my Federal Corvette docked beyond the concourse. "That ship sure is shiny, Arthur. And it blasts things pretty good, too. What did you end up naming it?"
I grinned proudly. "The Spirit of '76."
My friends raised their eyebrows, and I knew I owed them an explanation. "Look, I know it might sound a little esoteric, but hear me out. You've all heard about the United States of America, right? The democracy on Earth that was the precursor to the Federation? Well, the founders of the original United States fought for freedom from tyranny, just like we're fighting now. They threw off the yoke of a despotic empire, just like we have. They had a vision for a better future, and they were willing to fight and die for it. And that's exactly what we're doing here."
I gestured to the space beyond the station, where our battles had been raging. "The Marlinist Republic has the potential to change the galaxy in the same way the United States changed human civilization on Earth. Freedom is a powerful thing, and we've got to fight for it."
My friends nodded in agreement, and we all raised our glasses in a toast to the Marlinist cause. As I took a sip of my drink, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and purpose. We were making a difference, fighting for something that was bigger than any one of us. And as long as we continued to fight, we would have a chance to create a better future for ourselves and for the galaxy as a whole.