Ages of the Federation is a new total conversion mod for Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion. This mod takes place in the Enterprise and Original series eras, focusing on the conflict between the early Federation and Klingon Empire. A resurgent Romulan Star Empire, angry and still licking its wounds after their defeat to Earth and her allies waits in the shadows, ready to take advantage of any of misstep by either the warring powers. The Xindi, new to the galactic stage are also eager to forge their own path.
"I’m sorry, I don’t want to be an emperor. That’s not my business. I don’t want to rule or conquer anyone. I should like to help everyone if possible - Jew, Gentile, black men, white…
We all want to help one another. Human beings are like that. We want to live by each other's happiness, not by each other’s misery. We don’t want to hate and despise one another. In this world there is room for everyone, and the good earth is rich and can provide for everyone. The way of life can be free and beautiful, but we have lost the way.
Greed has poisoned men’s souls; has barricaded the world with hate; has goose-stepped us into misery and bloodshed. We have developed speed, but we have shut ourselves in. Machinery that gives abundance has left us in want. Our knowledge has made us cynical; our cleverness, hard and unkind. We think too much and feel too little.
More than machinery, we need humanity. More than cleverness, we need kindness and gentleness. Without these qualities, life will be violent and all will be lost. The aeroplane and the radio have brought us closer together. The very nature of these inventions cries out for the goodness in men; cries out for universal brotherhood; for the unity of us all.
Even now my voice is reaching millions throughout the world, millions of despairing men, women, and little children, victims of a system that makes men torture and imprison innocent people.
To those who can hear me, I say "Do not despair.”
The misery that is now upon us is but the passing of greed, the bitterness of men who fear the way of human progress. The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, and the power they took from the people will return to the people. And so long as men die, liberty will never perish."
Continued: Facebook.com
This rings true just as strong today as it did in the past. I just hope people are still listening...
This remains my favorite speech of all time. Probably the most moving one I have ever heard. Bravo, Orion, bravo.
This speach, the picture... Tears in my eyes...
Wierd choice of words for a game in which most of the time something blows up violently.
The message said don't blow up humans, I didn't see anything about Romulans or Klingons. Oh and since both of those empires dislike freedom were going to send them freedom one torpedo at a time.
In all seriousness great message Orion it fits well with the ideals of the Federation
reeeee *is still silently loathing the vertical pylons on the crossfield*
Yes...silently...
Anyone else feel like this should be broadcast from the Fed culture station every 5-10 minutes or so? Only when zoomed in really close mind you.
Hardly able to be done, but certainly appropriate.
Well, I'm crying now.
In all earnestness, this is a beautiful speech with a beautiful message.