United in Our Cause



United in Our Cause was the title of an Imperial propaganda poster painted some time during 1 ABY. It was the winner of the Galactic Empire painting contest. Upon winning the contest, it was given out to spacers in Mos Eisley by Navari Trik.

Depiction
The painting depicted a Mon Calamari crafter, identified as Ceric on one left side, and a Twi'lek entertainer identified as Tails on the right side. A small battle taking place outside of an Imperial Forward Outpost could be seen depicted in the center of the painting. A group of three Stormtroopers, a Scout Trooper and a Shocktrooper were also shown in a combative stance. The aurebesh text in the center portion of the painting read, "United in Our Cause." Along the bottom of the painting, the text read, "Crafters, Fighters, Ents" (short for entertainers). The text was obviously alluding to the crafter, fighters and entertainer depicted above.

Behind the Scenes
"United in Our Cause" was a painting that players of Star Wars Galaxies could obtain for a limited time, from a Non-Player Character (NPC) in Mos Eisley. The painting was voted on by the players, barely winning against another painting titled "Victorious Reign." A third painting, simply titled "Empire," was also voted on, but it received the least votes.

The painting was created by Zel of the Bloodfin server. According to the artist, Ceric and Tails were both actual players of Star Wars Galaxies. Both passed away, and Zel wished to honor them by incorporating them in the painting.

From an in-universe perspective, the painting is unusual, in that the Empire proudly displays non-Humans. It is possible, however, that the Empire wished to win over the hearts and minds of all its citizens, Humans and non-Humans alike.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided