As evening slowly approached, many citizens of the the district gathered as they joined in lighting the candles, many staying there until sundown. However, such a gathering was hardly to go unnoticed as a small number of Imperials and familiar droids began to pile into the square. They stayed on the sidelines as they took watch over the gathering, keeping an eye out for commotion. The folk seemed to be a little on edge, but the Unwired tried to keep their attention on the center, mentioning how everything was going to be alright.
Night slowly fell, a sea of candles appearing in front of the tarp as behind it there were many citizens of Jiaka standing or sitting on the floor covered with provided blankets. Two Unwired slowly shuffled to the center following a Red skinned female Togruta. The woman turned to the people as she spoke with a loud voice.
"Citizens of Jiaka! This has been an incredibly tragic and horrific week, forces threatening our very home, our very existance. So many lives were lost in its' defence, so many people lost their lives defending their homes against the Marauders. Why? Why must we suffer even more. Do not get it wrong, this has unfortunately been brewing for a long time. We have been under the fist of ruthless gangs, and people who would only exploit Jiaka for their own gain while the dekkos are away. But worry not, today we showed that we -can- and -will- persevere. Not only will the Unwired keep you safe and fed, but most importanly - We'll keep an eye on eachother. Do not forsake your neighbour as only through unity we will be able to turn Jiaka into a home for us all, a home we all deserve!"
The two Unwired then pulled the two ropes holding up the tarp as it fell, unveiling a large sculpture made out of metal and scrap.
The inscription below it read:
"Jiaka - Child of Unity. This monument is dedicated to all of the lives that have been lost during the horrific event that transpired between 04/05 and 11/05. They layed down their lives so that we may build a brighter tomorrow, a better Jiaka. They will not be forgotten."
Night slowly fell, a sea of candles appearing in front of the tarp as behind it there were many citizens of Jiaka standing or sitting on the floor covered with provided blankets. Two Unwired slowly shuffled to the center following a Red skinned female Togruta. The woman turned to the people as she spoke with a loud voice.
"Citizens of Jiaka! This has been an incredibly tragic and horrific week, forces threatening our very home, our very existance. So many lives were lost in its' defence, so many people lost their lives defending their homes against the Marauders. Why? Why must we suffer even more. Do not get it wrong, this has unfortunately been brewing for a long time. We have been under the fist of ruthless gangs, and people who would only exploit Jiaka for their own gain while the dekkos are away. But worry not, today we showed that we -can- and -will- persevere. Not only will the Unwired keep you safe and fed, but most importanly - We'll keep an eye on eachother. Do not forsake your neighbour as only through unity we will be able to turn Jiaka into a home for us all, a home we all deserve!"
The two Unwired then pulled the two ropes holding up the tarp as it fell, unveiling a large sculpture made out of metal and scrap.
The inscription below it read:
"Jiaka - Child of Unity. This monument is dedicated to all of the lives that have been lost during the horrific event that transpired between 04/05 and 11/05. They layed down their lives so that we may build a brighter tomorrow, a better Jiaka. They will not be forgotten."