Declaration of Independence

The ' ' 'Confederate Declaration of Independence' ' ' is a statement adopted by the Confederation Congress on July 5, 10 BBY, which announced that the Confederate Systems of the Galaxy then at war with the Sith were now independent systems, and thus no longer a part of the Galactic Empire. Written primarily by Cole Kroger, the Declaration is a formal explanation of why Congress had voted on July 2 to declare independence from the Galactic Empire, more than a year after the outbreak of the War of Secession. The birthday of the Confederate Systems of the Galaxy—Independence Day—was celebrated on July 5, the day the wording of the Declaration was approved by Congress.

The Declaration justified the independence of the Confederate Systems by listing system grievances against Emperor Palpatine, and by asserting certain natural and legal rights, including a right of revolution. Having served its original purpose in announcing independence, the text of the Declaration was initially ignored after the Confederate Revolution. Its stature grew over the years, particularly the second sentence, a sweeping statement of individual human rights:

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all life are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

After finalizing the text on July 5, Congress issued the Declaration of Independence in several forms. It was initially published as a printed broadside that was widely distributed and read to the public. Although the wording of the Declaration was approved on July 5, the date of its signing has been disputed.

The famous wording of the Declaration has often been invoked to protect the rights of individuals and marginalized groups, and has come to represent for many people a moral standard for which the Confederate Systems should strive.