GM - Midway Point

[Xornoth Sk'ar]

Saleucami was a planet that Xornoth had fought to capture several years ago now, at least it was appearing to settle into Imperial life now. Today he had arranged a meeting with the Junior Moff of the planet, some Zamid Sarlo that he had yet to have the pleasure of speaking with but the man had at least the commendations of Lord Evandrus to back him.

The Moffs were an unorganized, decentralized authority on Imperial worlds with no real direction except that which they pushed for themselves. The unused potential of these powerful few within the Imperial circles was something that Xornoth had come to notice and with the experiences that he had accrued in the service of Lord Evandrus, the Kaleesh now sought to put to good use.

Once arrived the matters of business could begin, "Please join me, would you care for a drink?" With pleasantries only occupying them momentarily, Xornoth would motion for Zamid to take a seat before continuing.

"You have led an interesting life Zamid, but all that is in the past and now you serve the Empress as do the people of Saleucami. Your position is vague and lacking definition, but say you had the full backing and resources to do anything you wanted, what would you do? Why did you ask to become the Moff of Saleucami and not some other world?"

Xornoth sat intrigued but maintaining a neutral expression.

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[Zamid Sarlo]

Governing an entire planet for the Sith has proven more challenging than being senator ever had. The elderly Duros knew this fact by now as he walked down the hall. Today he was to meet with a Sith Master by the name of Xornoth Sk’ar who had summoned him for a meeting. Sarlo complied as it was his duty to do so. Dressed in a dark version of the moff uniform Zamid entered inside.

With a professional matter junior moff walked and exchanged the pleasantries with Xornoth. At the question of drink Zamid shook his no saying. “Very generous of you milord but I’m fine for now.” The old man sat down with both hands clasped together, paying careful attention to what his honored host had to say.

Lacking definition? As the Duros understood it he was a planetary governor and a diplomat when called to do so. Of course in a certain light it can be seen as vague considering no other duties or boundaries are mentioned. Upon the Sith’s two questions, Moff Sarlo choose his next words carefully.

“Master Sk’ar I first need to answer your second question first. Truthfully I did not choose Saleucami. It was Her Imperial Majesty who assigned me to this position. Of course I have a good guess why she did so. This world was only recently annexed to the Empire and I being a new member of the government it is a likely a test for both.”

Zamid paused and breathed a sigh. Seconds later with determined red eyes he continued.

“In regards to what I wish to do if given further support and assets well there are a number of objectives that I’m aiming for. Enforcing Imperial law and order under my authority by any means necessary. This includes the removal of internal threats such as local insurgents, dissents, and criminals. Also weeding out incompetent elements from within that can harm the Empire’s rule here. Create a more efficient system to govern the planet and strengthen its economy to support the will of the Empress.”


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[Xornoth Sk'ar]

Xornoth studied Zamid as the Junior Moff rattled off answers that had just been posed toward the man. The former Senator had a lot to prove within the Empire, and perhaps himself although eyes would be watching his every move at least for a little while. If Zamid was looking for a chance to make a mark on the galaxy then he had come to the right place in the up and coming Empire that was striving ahead and expanding at an accelerated rate.

Saleucami was an excellent world to build from, its wealth and preeminence were clearly beginning to show in the years since Evandrus had taken it over and would only continue to climb skyward as the young Moff directed its path.

"Saleucami is in good hands then, I expect that you will do well here Zamid, however, this is not entirely the reason that I have called you here today. I am to ascend into the ranks of fellow Sith Lords and serve the Empress as Grand Moff which would mean that you would directly serve the Empress through my office."

"Outside of Imperial directives concerning Saleucami, or requirements that I may set from time to time you will be granted autonomy to govern Saleucami as you see fit once you have earned the power to do so. I expect that within time, you will come to dominate the politics of this world to the extent of de facto control however how you achieve this, I leave in your hands."

Xornoth took a mouthful of his drink before placing the glass down onto the table before him and continued.

"Ensure that the citizens of Saleucami follow Imperial law, keep the planet prospering and its shipyards working at full capacity and you will free to reward yourself beyond your wildest dreams. Fail and you will be held responsible for your failures. Do we have an understanding?"

The Sith Master radiated confidence watching the ambitious Zamid speak, this man would do well as Moff and expected to hear numerous reports of success from his office. Time would tell if he would leave his own legacy on the galaxy.

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