Governor's Gambit - Star Wars SI into Imperial Governor

[swtoring]

To be fair, I'd expect that prototype laser project to be a "federal" project. I doubt a moff suddenly goes "let's start research on a superweapon" without being ordered from the brass...

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I meant it as in the good Moff won the right to compete for the contract and tossed the responsibility of fulfilling it to las

 

[Yacov]

His potential replacements are fairly numerous, with Ife herself among them. I have half a mind to give her the position because I know she's decently loyal and good at her job. Though I'll have to have Dornun look further into her to determine if she would truly qualify for the job of Admiral, because competence in this case is as crucial as loyalty, and avoiding the Peter Principle is part of that.

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I forsee a 40% chance of Ife plotting to have Las assassinated if she doesn't get the job.

Krell Yakon. Chief Financial Officer of the sector, this is the guy who is in charge of signing off on all non-military financial decisions of size. The dossier is packed full of this nepo-babies various activities and lifestyle choices. It's clear to me that he was Moff Tarry's favorite, since everything Dornun was able to get points to him having been old friends with the previous Moff.

The kind of old friend that gave kickbacks on all the big treasury goals. The Myto Sector, according to recent financial reports, made somewhere in the ballpark of around 1.5 billion credits last year. This is, of course, after a whole lot was skimmed off the top. Not to mention how many Governors are skipping on taxes, and whatever financial trickery Krell is likely pulling.

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Only 1.5 billion credits? Man Myto was an effective tax dumpster fire with those numbers. That's around 7.5 million credits brought in on average for each of the 200ish worlds in the sector.

With most worlds contributing significantly less than that average with large outliers like Minda and Dubrillion system. Hopefully the Guild can pump the numbers up by improving the economy and Las' reforms can collect taxes more efficiently.

And Garbuncle probably knows things, being secretary and all. His lack of skills made up for with his ability to keep his mouth shut. Though it likely wont save him from whatever knife Hiral's hired.

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Sounds like an effective man to "detain" if you can get away with it, but probably not worth the effort.

A smug grin appeared on Oioro's face. "See, sir, Abyssal Industries hasn't been doing so well since the Clone Wars. Anti-CIS sentiment has led to unfavorable contracts and a general economic stagnation. So, when they saw the contract, they snatched it up. Despite their desperation they put up quite the fight in the contract, but in the end they agreed to set up a second headquarters here to oversee operations and start expansion."

Second headquarters? Odd phrasing. "How do they plan to expand exactly? The contract was just for exploration, right?"

That grin somehow got even smugger. "Well…I convinced them that, with so little opportunity at home, and their experience with ship production, it wouldn't be out of line for them to properly expand their businesses here! With the Guild, they have plenty of resources and support, and with the new contract they will be easing the shipyard's burden on smaller vessels once they've got their primary facilities online. As such, they brought quite a few ships to get it all done ASAP! They estimate beginning production in around 5 months or so."

Once again, I blink like a lizard. Or an idiot. Probably both.

"They are quite enthused, no? A very motivated species, the Karkadons. Their representative seemed quite thrilled when debating the contract with me, which I believe speaks to their favor."

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Yay the space sharks are recruited! Wonder if they have their equivalent of Amphibious Fighter? Technically it was a Mon Cala design, but it was also used by the CIS. Having a fighter that can go from water to air or even water to space will be very useful.

On other note, stepping up colonization for the Water Moon means it is time to update the system's Wet Navy. Bring in the Waveskimmers!

Resisting the urge to sigh, I just wave her off. "Ok, whatever. Let them know the rules, ensure they don't ruin the environment, don't give them a monopoly, and let them do their thing. I have a lot of other work."

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Given how heavily they polluted their homeworld, some extra regulatory attention is probably warranted.

As for viability and trustworthiness, there was a solid chance he was going with Hiral, seeing as though he owed the position to him from some maneuvering half a decade back or so.

The problem was that he had criminal connections. They were well hidden, but Hutt connections existed, and I couldn't let that slide. Any potential contacts he left behind had to be scrubbed, or it would pose a risk of the Hutts killing me.

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So a potential loose end that may remain under Hiral's protection. That certainly won't cause some issues.

General Yulitra Zantara, leader of all the ground forces in the entire sector. She was a hard headed woman of advanced age, hairs fairly grey. Apparently she held a position in the Republic military, and has been General of the Myto sector for over two decades now, having served the Moff before Tarry as well.

A true believer through and through, the dossier hazards that she maintains political connections almost solely to do her job better. A rare beacon of competence in the Empire. Hiral kept her around because she does her job well and stays away from political debacles, but he also kept a healthy distance, scary as she was. The only beef she ever had with anyone was with the various Admirals that had held the position in the sector, classic inter-service rivalries. So he likely won't be taking her with him at all.

To be honest, she sounds like something of a keeper. Thorne and Darna will have to tippy toe around her, but it's workable. And it's not like there are many good replacements. Kaela comes to mind, but she might just kill me if I promote her that far up. Generals are desk jobs, they don't get to tear people apart with their bare hands.

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Zantara is probably going to be so happy to have a Moff that not only focuses on civilian matters so she can do her job, but also provides her enough funding so she can do her job effectively. Just hope she can work well with non-humans.

 

[Beast II]

I'm genuinely curious how you can spice up hot coco aside from adding milk for more sweetness

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South Americans used to add chilli to it.

 

[Mistroz]

Excellent chapter.

 

[Z3r0Sama]

Only 1.5 billion credits? Man Myto was an effective tax dumpster fire with those numbers. That's around 7.5 million credits brought in on average for each of the 200ish worlds in the sector.

With most worlds contributing significantly less than that average with large outliers like Minda and Dubrillion system. Hopefully the Guild can pump the numbers up by improving the economy and Las' reforms can collect taxes more efficiently.

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Remember what Las said at the beginning? All the smooth brainers use slaves, meaning it impacts both you taxable base and the wider economy as a whole. I'm sure those slave using companies know how to effectively funnel the money through tax avoidance schemes and when combined with bribes, they probably pay negligible taxes.

 

[RageKnight]

Cooking with Myth the best Sith in the Galaxy. His cooking is so wonderful it makes the light go dark.

 

[Xx_BoneIdle_xX]

A very motivated species, the Karkadons.

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Did you mean the Karkarodons ? The shark-equivalent species ?

 

[Gotenks]

So. If he's appointed moff, does that meant that he would have to appoint someone to govern midna? (Or that someone else would appoint someone on the seat that he leaves vacant?)

 

[LordEdric]

"This is at best passable, mortal. Do you add no seasoning? No spices? No flavor? Simply the chocolate and heat? Pathetic. Come, you and I shall create something truly worthwhile from this basic bitch slop!"

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I love how a Dark Lord of the Sith has gone from lets enslave the masses to labor in pain for me to foodie who likes to cook and torments kids on MMOs. I seriously need Yoda or Vader to meet him and realized that there are less destructive galaxy conquering ways to express the dark side.

 

[NavigatorNobilis]

And while I'd never tell them, their version was better.

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Hot chocolate needs a small pinch of salt and a bit of chili to bring out the full potential. Or, if it's steaming hot, marshmallows. Or whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice. Or a splash of mint.

But yes, perfection is unattainable, there's only the pursuit of it and the lovely rest stops we find along that path.

 

[Zoolimar]

A sith with a passion for cooking... thats a new one

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Funnily enough most Dark Siders should be something like this - people obsessed with their hobbies, research, skills and so on. Sith deliberately make their acolytes to kill and destroy everyone and everything they care about until there is nothing left but desire for power. And then they kill their teacher if they can. But the damage is already done and you get assholes like Darth Ravage on the outside.

 

[oscar e Sampedro Lopez]

Thanks for the chapter Great story as always