"Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to welcome you all to this historic event," I said, the words of my speech perfectly timed. Tiny publicity droids fluttered around me like insects, but I didn't mind. They were bringing my spectacle to the galaxy. Lightyears away, my sister would be giving a similar speech, just as perfectly timed. I gestured away the light applause and continued speaking. "On behalf of myself and my associates at X-Comm Inc., as well as our friends in the Galactic Military and Galactic Government who have made this evening's gala possible, we are glad to present you with the cutting edge of communication technology.