While the galaxy at large was enjoying an unparalleled level of prosperity due to the efforts of House Zoiji, not all were content. Several ousted politicians and Senators soon conspired to take back their power. Concealed by the raucous nature of a Zoiji banquet, they entered the lavish inn owned by the House on Corellia and waited until nightfall. When all of House Zoiji had fallen asleep, the twelve conspirators stabbed at them and bled them dry. To their horror, each of the Zoiji family rose again and attacked them. Using the darkest rituals, the immortals drained their assassins of all life to restore their wounds. However the entire Republic viewed this act via hologram and was shocked. To assuage their fears Orono stood before them and said,
"Honorable citizens of the Republic, I urge you to resist your fear. Yes, each of us has stood before you in as many forms as there are stars, but think of our gifts to you. Under our guidance the Republic has enjoyed untold prosperity and wealth. It is now within our power to hold dominion over not just the Sith of this galaxy, but the entire universe. And what have those who came before us given you? Nothing but misery and death. If you accept our leadership, each of you shall be part of a utopia that will stand for millennia. Simply bend the knee, and the greatest founts of knowledge and wisdom will be yours."
Swayed by his words, each Republic citizen bowed before him and swore an oath of fealty to House Zoiji, even in the Forgotten Tongue. This bound them to support Orono and his family in the coming revolution...
