Governor's Gambit - Star Wars SI into Imperial Governor

[Aeroeng]

Isn't there a mission in the Zann Consortium campaign of Empire At War where Tyber attacks Kuat not long before Endor ? Maybe it was him, rather than the Rebellion.

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That's what I was thinking.

And NOOOOO the Eclipse! I hope that it wasn't destroyed such a badass ship.

 

[Zorro]

I am Waiting the Collapse the inévitable frame of Mola création star League as First Lord and How Many secteur Will join him, i want also to See explique to Twin about Galaxy, and that hé is only doing his job

 

[kano547]

On the plus side, once Palpatine and his pet are dead Myto will be one of the only sectors left with a useful fleet and they'll also have no real reason to obey Mola's superiors. That will be hilarious once the New Republic show up trying to overthrow the Empire remnants in Myto only to discover that it's always been just a thin veneer of obedience and Mola's built a system that works better than anything the New Republic or the Empire had come up with.
Rebels: "You need to rise up and overthrow the Evil Empire!"
Myto Citizens: "Umm... this is the Myto Commonwealth, we haven't been part of the Empire since that dude who looks like a ballsack and his pet cyborg died. Plus we have free news now and can see how incompetent your New Republic is, your hearts are in the right place but maybe contact us again when you actually learn how to run a government instead of a rebellion."

 

[AdrianXIV]

Rebels: "You need to rise up and overthrow the Evil Empire!"
Mytoan Citizen: Do you have access to dental care?
Rebel: *confused* No?
MC: We have. F-off.

 

[Freefaller]

The wiki says this op failed. I wonder what the hell happened for the Rebels to succeed here. Did they refurbish a few asteroids and decided to LARP as 40k Orks or what? Like, how? It's fucking Kuat.

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Its a consequence of the Mid-Rim retreat. In this AU, the rebels retreated far earlier, preserving resources. This allowed them to go through with Operation Ringbreaker when before they were forced to stop.

 

[Wratus]

was this a succesfull Operation: Ringbreaker or was it the Kuat Freight Port Heist? I know that later on because of Kuat of Kuat not wanting KDY to fall into either the Rebels or the Empire and be nationalized rigged the shipyards with Baradium and tried to blow it up, but got stopped by Boba Fett thus KDY and the planet fell into Rebel hands for a time at least giving them quite a lot of ships like Star Destroyers and whatnot, but that event isn't going to happen in at least 1 year as i suspect this was the Heist seeing as Hoth just happened.

Edit: Okay wrote this before i had read all the other comments and i see that @Freefaller has confirmed that it was a successful Operation: Ringbreaker... man it seems that things are moving more and more towards the Myto-sector becoming a key sector in the Pentastar Alignment under Grand Moff Ardus Kaine with Moff Las Mola basically becoming his second in command of it post Endor. I do now wonder if the Grand Moff is going to invest resources into the Myto sector shipyards to expand them for Imperial I-class and II-class Star Destroyer production, unless the Myto Imperial R&D is able to come out with their own Star Destroyer design and that it get's Kaine's approval for wide adoption into Oversector Outer deployment.

 

[OriginalTaste]

Its a consequence of the Mid-Rim retreat. In this AU, the rebels retreated far earlier, preserving resources. This allowed them to go through with Operation Ringbreaker when before they were forced to stop.

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I wonder what was the price for that maneuver. Frankly, I highly doubt they got off with something more than a pyrrhic victory with heroically achieved success through martyrdom akin to what we saw in Rogue One movie, unless there is something you are keeping from us through Las' PoV.

Come on, share you Secrets.

 

[Freefaller]

I wonder what was the price for that maneuver. Frankly, I highly doubt they got off with something more than a pyrrhic victory with heroically achieved success through martyrdom akin to what we saw in Rogue One movie, unless there is something you are keeping from us through Las' PoV.

Come on, share you Secrets.

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The details of Ringbreaker aren't something I'll be expanding too much on past the basics, and those basics will be covered in the next chapter, whenever i find the time to write it.

 

[BaronNoir]

You know what type of game we need for Star Wars? An interstellar trade management game like the Port Royal games, or something where you own a freighter and run trade across the galaxy. Let's get one of those games.

 

[PurpleTwilight]

You know what type of game we need for Star Wars? An interstellar trade management game like the Port Royal games, or something where you own a freighter and run trade across the galaxy. Let's get one of those games.

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Vic/CK hybrid game would be cool

 

[AdrianXIV]

Honestly, I feel that game centered on "one of many Separatist Remnants" would be interesting (because at this moment they're only used for "Stormtroopers vs Droids" battles)

 

[readsalot]

Production quotas would be rising once more.

Kuat had just been attacked.

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Oof that's gonna put a bit more strain on them, back to negotiating again

 

[oscar e Sampedro Lopez]

Thanks for the chapter Great story as always

Well time to bite the bullet and start building up for CIS 2.0 with a different branding.

Wonder what Las boss is gonna say now: double the tripled quota or else!

 

[noblej7]

Really, in Star Wars and most media, being competent and doing your job right is almost like a superpower.

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From what I've seen . It's likee a superpower in any universe to have a notably competent person in a management position over someone not up to the task but has either connections, charisma, both, or just a sith like snake to get The job and ends up lacking the ability or willingness to do the job as required and advertised.
more than one manager didn't have the skills but had a Piece of paper and nepotism to get the job and then makes it everyone's problem because nobody can get rid of them.

 

[int3rn]

Can someone answer ,would the bonds that Las made be any value after endor as certainly the value of imperial credit to fall even more than before as Credit is fiat currency and debt to gdp ratio be going to roof ?

 

[Yacov]

Can someone answer ,would the bonds that Las made be any value after endor as certainly the value of imperial credit to fall even more than before as Credit is fiat currency and debt to gdp ratio be going to roof ?

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The value of the bond would depend on how badly the Credit inflates and how much chaos there is in the galaxy compared to the Myto sector. The MBs main draw for investors (not patriots) would be the reliability of return in a tumultuous galaxy where even economic giants like Kuat are not safe. The overall value of the return may decrease, but the reliability of the bond itself may keep the value of the issued bond afloat as the secondary bond market continues to perceive it as valuable. Also if the bond is losing value because the Imperial Credit is losing value, then chances are most other bonds or securities are losing value as well.

The Imperial Credit inflating would decrease the purchasing power of the income a bond would bring. However the more chaos and political instability there is in the galaxy, the higher the value of a Mytoan-Bond would rise due to the MB being a safe storage of value due to the stability of the Myto Sector. Less of a chance than other state debts of a subsector or sector being overthrown and the new government deciding not to pay the debts used to oppress them through some law or court decision declaring the debt odious.

If Las later converts the MB into paying some other form of currency or valuable commodity, then the value would likely skyrocket as the MB would no longer be tied to the Imperial Credit. However that would only be possible if Las could survive the political consequences of doing so.

 

[noblej7]

Would it be possible to make buying surplus military equipment and ships in the future discounted by or require some of those bonds? Outside of the imperial government.Essentially tying more value to the bonds. of course it would be more like a year or more down the road since the bonds are meant to kick the financial pay out down the road like a government taking out a credit card with bond holders being the creditor.
Probably wait to use something like this when the imperial credit is losing it's value and destroying the value if the bonds.

 

[The Overlord]

Isn't there a mission in the Zann Consortium campaign of Empire At War where Tyber attacks Kuat not long before Endor ? Maybe it was him, rather than the Rebellion.

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That was a Post Endor battle and Zanns whole plan there was to use the Rebel attack as cover to get to the SSD, said mission is also a utter hellstorm if you got eyes on the full map, so, SO many ships, starfighters etc and seemingly endlessly more flooding in to the point even with how overpowered the Consortium is you can get your butt handed to you if your not careful or have a massive doomstack of reinforcements of your own to bring in.

 

[Yacov]

Omake: IGCPP Low Visibility Operative Kit

Production information

Manufacturer: IGCPP

Type: Infantry kit

Nicknames: Civies, Plainclothes, Cloaker, "Urban Exploration Armor"

Cost: 2,500 Credits (Full Kit), 700 Credits (No Weapons Option)

Technical information

Articles:

• Tracker utility vest (300 Credits)
• All-Temperature Cloak (100 Credits)
• Climbing boot and glove set (80 Credits)
• Easy Breathing breath mask (50 Credits)
• Model 6 modular backpack (50 Credits)
• Plastene shirt, pants, and undergarments (30 Credits)
• Padded hat of the purchaser's choosing (50 Credits)
• C2W Blaster Pistol (700 Credits)
• B0-X3 Foldable Blaster Rifle (1,100 Credits
• Miscellaneous Equipment (40 Credits)
• 10 oz fluid container
• Various simple and generic brand utility tools (knives, scissors, flashlights, etc.)

Usage

Availability: Licensed

Role:

• One-in-all armor, weapons, and survival system
• Low visibility operations in civilian heavy environments
• Low level infiltration of potentially hostile environments

Affiliation:

• Imperial paramilitary groups in the Myto Sector
• Lone to small squads of IGCPP mercenaries

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Description
"If you are going into an area you know the target has eyes out looking for people like you, a set of Plainclothes will keep you hidden in plain sight." - Veteran IGCPP mercenary discusssing equipment recommendations.

The IGCPP Low Visibility Operative Kit is an infantry kit designed for internal use among IGCPP mercenaries. An extremely light choice for armor, this set of equipment and weaponry is more designed to blend into a background and enable travel in a multitude of environments, whether hostile in terrain or local temperament, at minimum cost. Primarily utilized in contracts where waltzing in wearing full heavy armor is discouraged or at least non-optimal.

Design
"No one suspicious out here boss, just some miners at a table by the food cart over there." - Criminal lookout failing to notice the squad of IGCPP mercenaries doing a stakeout of their spice den.

The LVO Kit was designed with a focus on having as small a presence as possible. This was done not through cloaking or holo technology, but by keeping the loadout as civilian or similar looking to civilian as possible. The designers imagined dozens of operatives wearing LVO Kit being deployed to a city district with none of their enemies being the wiser.

Choices for the outward appearance of the LVO Kit were made to be as unassuming as possible. A cheap set of slightly uncomfortable plastene clothing made up the essential layer while giving the appearance of a budget conscious civilian. Over the shirt was a Tracker utility vest modified to look like a generic work jacket gave some convenient storage space and a minimal level of protection. An All-Temperature Cloak was the outermost layer. It assisted with traveling in a wide variety of environments and could easily be mistaken for a cheaper poncho or cloak, especially with some grime rubbed into it and some intentional fraying at the edges. For head protection a fairly well padded hat was picked due to harder material or fabric being deemed too noticeable. A C2W blaster pistol in an easily visible holster for public facing self protection completed the look of an unassuming civilian in the Outer Rim.

With the outward appearance established, the rest of the kit is focused on ensuring the wearer can reach their objective while maintaining their civilian cover should they wish. What looked to be work boots and gloves were actually lined with FrictionGrip, assisting the wearer in traversing smooth surfaces and other climbing or hiking endeavors. Tucked away in a pocket is a cheap breath mask in case contracts ever take them into environments with less than pristine air quality. A Model 6 modular backpack is included for any items too large to be kept in a utility vest pouch. Nestled next to the backpack is a B0-X3 Foldable Blaster Rifle concealed as a carrying case. For when the wearer's cover is blown or when the wearer decides it is time to go loud.

Sales
"Look I don't care how compact the Boxy Blaster is, nothing is going to replace my Betsy!" - Response to a sales clerk failing to convince a mercenary to buy the Full LVO Kit instead of the No Weapons Option.

When the LVO Kit hit the market it made disappointing sales. Potential purchasers say a highly specialized collection of products that would cost less if they assembled it themselves. That over two thirds of the price came with the weaponry made the rest of the kit appear cheap and lacking. The LVO Kit was seen as a budget starter's option with "Real Mercenaries" quickly option for something better. Enough purchases were made to meet expenses, but not enough to turn a high profit.

The main change that occurred was when the IGCPP began to offer a No Weapons Option for the kit. Suddenly the LVO Kit became a reliable outfit for out of combat duties. Something to wear off duty while still retaining some combat capability. A budget option for beginners became a set of kit that covered the basics. It wasn't enough to make it more than light wear for mercenaries, however that bottom market was a lot wider than higher quality and more expensive kits. For those who wanted a bit more protection and had the Credits, there was always the option of swapping out the vest and hat for something heavier for when one did all the reconnaissance they needed or knew the blaster bolts were going to fly soon.

Outside of combat use, the LVO Kit found a niche in the civilian market. The LVO Kit was a popular choice for dedicated hikers or those sentients whose professions involved rough terrain and verticality. Certain patterns and color schemes were kept to mercenary use only either through regulations or cultural pressure. Not many civilians were comfortable being mistaken for a mercenary or willing to potentially find themselves facing down an offended one. This use by civilians only served to muddy the waters for mercenaries looking to hide even further.

Conclusion
"What!? Plainco Thesman!? Where did you come from!?" - Petty criminal getting accosted for information by Plainclo Thesman wearing LVO Kit with the cloak in garish and ineffectual pink in the latest installment of the Plainclo Thesman Holodrama action series.

The LVO Kit isn't what most would consider as fit for a frontline. It doesn't come with grenades or have armor able to withstand a repeating blaster. However what makes someone in LVO Kit dangerous isn't their firepower or their durability. What makes them dangerous is the fact they can reveal themselves from any group of civilians, or even worse, decide not to. If one is looking for a good kit for a march through some rough land to a job or just want to wander through a town without everyone pointing out the mercenary amongst them, the LVO Kit is a good choice.

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Given it has been a few years and the IGCPP has a bit more power and leeway, figured it was time for the IGCPP to begin producing full on infantry kits. The LVO kit fits the bordering civilian and military nature of the IGCPP's mercenaries. Lines blurred already, so why not make a kit to fit in that blur.

The fact that LVO Kits make for effective gear for Rebels/paramiltary/raiders is a coincidence that I am sure will have no consequences. Obviously the rules of war on regards to clearly identifying combatants will be followed in spirit by every wearer of this kit. Who am I kidding that rule doesn't exist in the Star Wars galaxy and even if it did, no one follows it. Every military faction, a vast majority of protagonists, and most movies, shows, and games in Star Wars has a time where armed combatants wear the uniform of an enemy or civilian. "Aren't you a little short for a Stormtrooper?" Am I right?

Crossposted on SB and SV