We need military commanders, intelligence specialists, and industrial talent. But regrettably, such people were scarce in the Outer Rim Territories. We had to acknowledge a reality: the core educational systems of the Galactic Empire and the Kingdom of Dawn still monopolized most of the galaxy's talent. In addition, the former core regions of the Separatists had once housed many institutions of higher education and cultivated some high-end talent as well.
Hearing this, Bail Organa felt that something was off. But since this was merely a prerecorded message, he said nothing and continued listening.
Therefore, we must unite more people, regardless of where they once came from. Former Separatists who can prove that they committed no war crimes may join our ranks; those within the Kingdom of Dawn and the Galactic Empire who share our ideals may likewise join, so long as they did not directly participate in crimes out of personal motives. We welcome aliens. We welcome everyone willing to fight alongside us. Only in this way can we defeat hegemony and achieve final victory.
Internally, we must establish a powerful management system. I cannot stand at the forefront, and you will occupy more important positions in the cause to come. Remember: before we achieve true victory, we cannot speak of true freedom... Always remember that we are a military organization. And for a military organization, the most important thing is for orders to be communicated and obeyed without question. Yet this runs contrary to the ideal of freedom.
Therefore, only you—and only you—can hold fast to your original aspirations amid such contradictions. In this incomparably difficult struggle, never forget your mission. Our recent defeat is not the end of the world. Instead, it has made us realize our own shortcomings. Our opportunities are few, but they are not nonexistent.