United in Our Cause



United in our Cause was the title of a painting which was painted some time during 1 ABY. It was the winner of the Galactic Empire painting contest. After winning the contest, it was given out to spacers in Mos Eisley by Navari Trik.

Depiction
The painting depicts a Mon Calamari crafter, identified as Ceric on one left side, and an entertainer Twi'lek identified as Tails on the right side. In the center of the painting is a depiction of a small battle outside an Imperial Forward Outpost. A group of three Stormtroopers, a Scoutrooper and a Shocktrooper are shown in combative stance. The aurebesh text in the center portion of the painting reads, "United in our Cause." Along the bottom of the painting, the text reads, "Crafters, Fighters, Ents" (short for entertainers). The text is obviously alluding to crafter, fighters and entertainer depicted.

Behind the Scenes
"United in our Cause" was a painting that players of Star Wars Galaxies could obtain for a limited duration of time. The painting was voted on by the players, barely winning against another painting titled "Victorious Reign." A third painting was also voted on, but it received the least votes.

The painting was created by Zel of the Bloodfin server. According to Zel, 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. This is because the Empire proudly displays non-humans in what was obviously intended to be a piece of propaganda. It is possible, however, that the Empire wished to win over the hearts and minds of all its citizens, non-humans included.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided