Mon Calamari Civil War (V)
Who knew Count Dooku's expression would suddenly change? He said with great seriousness, "I understand exactly what you mean, Lord Tang Xiao. But you should know that this is an extremely dangerous attempt... I would only say this because we are both human."
Tang Xiao frowned.
Count Dooku spoke in a low voice. "You don't truly believe that a multi-species composite regime has any future, do you? No, that is impossible. Between species, equality is destined to be impossible, including Dawn Star Planet and the subordinate species around it. You believe you have given them the greatest equality, but that is precisely the greatest inequality..."
He spoke slowly. "...Because the equality they possess was bestowed upon them by you."
Then Count Dooku continued, "If you and I both seek a powerful state, then racial diversity is an obstacle to that power."
Tang Xiao lowered his head in thought for a while before replying, "I have to admit that the issue you raised does indeed exist. But the choice before us now is clear, and I choose the industrial system and shipbuilding technology possessed by the Mon Calamari and the Quarren."
"Dak Planet's shipbuilding industry has one of the finest foundations in the entire Outer Rim Territories, even most of the Mid Rim Territories. That is their value. And I have indeed made a short-term decision—to let the Kolkroden rule them, fully exploit Dak Planet's potential during this war, then kick them aside without leaving any future trouble." Count Dooku's tone turned icy.
"Then the Kolkroden will only make things worse. This plan will not succeed," Tang Xiao said.
"In that case, act according to your judgment, Lord Tang Xiao. I need only one outcome." Count Dooku stroked his snow-white beard.
"But I need to remind