Marchion's Declaration,[3] also known as Marchion Ro's speech,[4] was a speech given shortly after the destruction of Starlight Beacon[1] in 230 BBY.[3] The Eye of the Nihil Marchion Ro broadcasted the transmission from his flagship the Gaze Electric in which he revealed his identity to the Galactic Republic and asserted himself as the chief controller of the galaxy.[1]
The broadcast[]
| Source: The High Republic: The Fallen Star | Attribution: Marchion Ro |
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Our entire galaxy has watched Starlight Beacon splinter, crash, and burn. By now most understand that the Nihil are responsible. Until this hour, however, very few have understood who is responsible for the Nihil. In other words—it's high time I introduce myself. I am Marchion Ro. I am the Eye of the Storm. I am the Eye of the Nihil. Much was made of the idea that Starlight Beacon was a symbol of hope. But there is no hope in this part of the galaxy. There is only despair. There is only the Nihil. It was the Nihil who created the Great Hyperspace Disaster—and we can do so again. It was the Nihil who attacked the Republic Fair at Valo and left your high and mighty chancellor bleeding at our feet. And today it is the Nihil who have burned Starlight from the sky. The Republic can't protect you. The Jedi can't protect you. We have proved they can't even protect themselves. We go where we want. We strike where we want. Our will is the only authority in this part of the galaxy, and the only one there ever will be. I do not wish to rule the galaxy. If I did, you would be under my boot even now. But I will take what I wish, when I wish it, and no one will stand in my way—Republic, Jedi, or anyone else. They cannot stand in my way. The Nihil have proven our power, and we will use that power however we choose. This galaxy—This galaxy is mine.
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Aftermath[]
Following Marchion Ro's broadcast, Supreme Chancellor Lina Soh met with several Republic and Jedi dignitaries consisting of Senator Izzet Noor, Jedi Grand Master Pra-Tre Veter, Jedi Master Yarael Poof, and Admiral Pevel Kronara of the Republic Defense Coalition. They discussed the validity of Ro's message, and ultimately decided that they believed him to be the true Eye of the Nihil as he claimed.[5]
Behind the scenes[]
Marchion Ro's broadcast first appeared in the 2022 novel The High Republic: The Fallen Star, written by Claudia Gray and published as part of the Star Wars: The High Republic multimedia project.[1]
Appearances[]
- The High Republic: The Fallen Star (First appearance, simultaneous with audiobook)
- The High Republic: The Fallen Star audiobook
- The High Republic: Shadows of Starlight 3 (Indirect mention only)
- The High Republic: Eye of the Storm 2 (Appears in hologram) (In flashback(s))
- The High Republic: Shadows of Starlight 1 (Indirect mention only)
- The High Republic: The Eye of Darkness (Mentioned only) (First identified as Marchion Ro's speech)
- The High Republic: Temptation of the Force (Indirect mention only)
Sources[]
Starlight Burns in Marvel's Star Wars: The High Republic: Eye of the Storm #2 – Exclusive Preview on StarWars.com (backup link) (First pictured)
This Week! in Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi Date Announce, John Williams Turns 90, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)
Star Wars: The High Republic Show: The Fallen Star, the Nameless First Look, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com)- Star Wars: The High Republic Show: High Republic Phase II Deep Dive, Star Wars Celebration, and More! on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link) (Posted on StarWars.com) (Indirect mention only)
- New Concept Art and More Revealed on Star Wars: The High Republic Show on StarWars.com (backup link) (Indirect mention only)
- Star Wars: Timelines (First identified as Marchion's Declaration)
- Star Wars: The High Republic Character Encyclopedia
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