Declaration of a New Republic/Legends

"We, the beings of the Galaxy, in order to form a free union of planets, establish justice, provide for common peace and prosperity, and to secure liberty for all being, do ordain and establish this New Republic. Let the stars sing! Let the planets shout! Let the Republic begin!"

- Excerpt from the Declaration of a New Republic

The Declaration of a New Republic was a document signed one month after the Battle of Endor by the eight leaders of the Alliance of Free Planets. It spelled out to the public at large the government system and ideals of freedom, democracy, and justice that the Alliance hoped to return to the Galaxy.

Signatories
The signatories were:


 * Chief of State Mon Mothma of Chandrila
 * Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan
 * Borsk Fey'lya of Kothlis
 * Admiral Ackbar of Mon Calamari
 * Sian Tevv of Sullust
 * Jenssar SoBilles of Duro
 * Doman Beruss of Corellia
 * Kerrithrarr of Kashyyyk
 * Verrinnefra B'thog Indriummsegh of Elom

The first four of these signers became the Inner Council of the New Republic Provisional Council.

Behind the scenes
The excerpt above is based on the preamble to the United States Constitution. Also, the Declaration of Rebellion is similar to the United States Declaration of Independence.

Appearances

 * X-wing: Rogue Squadron