A Shift in the Council
October 01, 29482 - Danica Bast [Atlantean]
IRRK Freelance - I am an avid transcript reader of the Council of Truth meetings. I like the ideas of a basic clan government, no matter how pointless it could be in the end. When I read of the election of Sir Tristam Solis to the position of speaker, I got in contact with a political veteran, Taren Gorslin, to see what this means for the future of the Council of Truth.
Thank you for granting me this interview Ms. Gorslin.
You're very welcome, Danica.
What do you think about Sir Tristam Solis being elected to the speaker position for the Council?
It's funny you ask, I was just discussing this with a clan mate. I've always used the speaker position as sort of a thermometer for the Council, as anyone should. Silverstone getting elected caused a huge uproar, ruined friendships, and polarized the clans that were paying attention. After that, the esteemed Unionist leader Aideen Landau took office and really blew everyone away with his initial speech. However, that shift to Landau meant a shift from that sort of propagandized "radical" mentality to a less radical "We want Omni-Tek off of the planet" mentality. It may not seem like much, but this was a huge change.
Why is that important?
It's important because you didn't see the absolute outrage from Neutrals and Omnis over the election. They were happy that Commander Silverstone's three terms were over and would have taken anyone but him. Mr. Landau put people at ease, especially within the Council, and we were more receptive at working together.
I have to admit, as much of a Silverstone supporter I still am, the Council needed it.
So you are saying that the election of Sir Tristam Solis will be good for the Council?
I did not say that, I hope. No, Sir Tristam Solis being elected means that the over-all feeling of the Council has shifted even further from the "radical". Don't let the undecided tag fool you though. Sir Tristam is a fierce warrior. You should have seen him when we wiped out Tempus Coma in Elysium. He was almost...bloodthirsty. The most important thing is that Sir Tristam has had the support of Henry Radiman in the past.
In the end, though, only time will tell if it is a good decision or a bad one. Sorry that I can't be any more specific than that.
On a more personal note, I'm going to miss Mr. Landau but I am happy to see a different clan leader get in there to try and spark some new movement in the Council. I would have preferred to see Humbold or Jacobi in the spot, but it wasn't my decision.
What can you tell the average Clanner about Sir Tristam?
He is a capable warrior and an honorable person. I have confidence in his ability as a leader and would fight at his side at any time.
Thank you for your time, Ms. Gorslin.
There you have it. A non-definitive answer from a former member of the Council of Truth.
Will time tell if it was good or bad? I don't know, but I do feel that Sir Tristam is very well prepared for the job. If Sir Tristam does want to make attempt an end to the war, will it happen with clans like Red Freedom and the Sentinels running amok?
Can he unite the clans?