We, the members of the Alliance to Restore the Republic, have struggled for years to see justice restored to the Galaxy. We have fought against the abuses and moral atrocities of the Galactic Empire. We have watched planets subjugated, and we have helped planets regain their freedom. We have lived an ideal. We have died for a just cause.

Now all of us share a victory that was long overdue. The war has been won, and freedom will be restored to the Galaxy. The Emperor is dead. The end of the tyranny of the Galactic Empire is upon us.

What was taken away by subterfuge, trickery and violence has been reclaimed through the efforts of brave, honorable beings banded together in a common cause. We have done what many claimed was impossible. We have defeated the Imperial war machine.

Acting upon our own moral conviction and the principles of equality and compassion that guided the Old Republic, the Alliance has accomplished its lofty goals. In the name, and by the authority, of the free beings of the Galaxy, the Alliance has usurped the usurpers. With final victory achieved at the Battle of Endor, we declare the Alliance's work complete. It has achieved what is set out to do. In its place, we declare the birth of the New Republic.

Let the stars sing and the many beings rejoice! The Republic lives again. But it is not the Republic of old. It is a New Republic, founded on the principles and laws of the original, but with the benefit of history to serve as advisor and mentor. We must not allow the mistakes of the Old Republic to corrupt the New. The New Republic is dedicated to liberty, freedom and justice for all beings in the Galaxy. The New Republic is sworn to be fair, virtuous and honest, for it was the corruption of the Old Republic that was fertile ground for the seeds of tyranny that cast a shadow over the Galaxy for these long years. By all that we fought for, the terror of the past shall never arise again.

The true work is just beginning. We must now restore the Republic in deed as well as name. From the Core Worlds to the Outer Rim Territories, throughout the entire Galaxy, we call upon all worlds to send representatives to help forge a new Galactic Government. This is to be a union of all peoples.

With these words, the birth of the New Galactic Republic is hereby declared! Built upon the
foundation of the Alliance and cemented with the promises of freedom, justice and law for every being. The New Republic is dedicated to the ideals of galctic prosperity in every sense - economic, cultural and spiritual. Its member worlds must aid in the work to come and be dedicated and committed to persevere through the painful struggles that are sure to come.

We, the Beings of the Galaxy, in order form a free union of planets, establish justice, provide for common peace and prosperity, and to secure liberty for all beings, do ordain and establish this New Republic. Let the stars sing! Let the planets shout! Let the Republic begin!