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If by “Nothing can we do”, mean you “nothing political”, right you are, young Jedi.

However, plenty can we do otherwise.

Strong, the Empire seems. But in truth, weak it is. The reason the Emperor and his toadies grip the throats of the people so tightly this is. Fearful are they. To fear does their to desire to control lead; their fear, to suffering. For the sake of their power, how they suffer!

And yet blind they are to true power. The power of love. The power of the Force. Against it, the Empire’s clone armies defenseless are. For now, the Emperor uses the Force to cloud men’s minds, to trick and deceive. Weakness is this. Futile is this. Yes, you see it! For most men, a full belly and and empty mind, happiness is. So with the people today it is. But not forever! For even the Emperor cannot from stones bread forever create, as does he now. And when bellies are no longer full, minds will fill again, and turn against him the people will.

Then, our time it is. Then, when the Emperor is squeezed on every side by the anger of his followers, then we take lightsaber in hand and strike the blow! Brittle the Empire is, young Jedi — brittle. When the time comes, shatter it will, like the weak metal it is.

Until then, quiet must we be. Invisible. Subtle are the ways of the Force. As water drop by drop the stone weakens, so must we weaken the stone the Emperor around the neck of the Galaxy is. Plant we must! In the minds of his followers, doubt we must seed, and nurture with patience. And the bonds between ourselves strengthen. Only by this will we survive the Emperor’s fall.

So, calm must you be. Happy. Your family, friends, and the Force, treasure above all. And in the future — believe.