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<div>{{Infobox Government<br />
| name = Zann Consortium<br />
| image = [[Image:Zann_Consortium.svg.png|150px]]<br />
| type = Anarcho-syndicalism<br />
| hos = Krestviniic [[Ximaro Jix]]<br />
| hog = Kominiic [[Kyota Navic]]<br />
| affiliation = [[Shadow Dominion]]<br />
| territory = [[Inner Rim]]<br />
*[[Callia (Sector) | Callia]]<br />
[[Mid Rim]]<br />
*Hewett<br />
*[[Qiilura_(System) | Qiilura]]<br />
[[Outer Rim]]<br />
*[[Saijo (Sector) | Saijo]]<br />
[[Core Worlds]]<br />
*[[Weemell]]<br />
| capital = Ord Vaxal<br />
| language = Galactic Basic<br />
| currency = [[Galactic Credit]]s<br />
| from =<br />
| founded = [[Year 13|Year 13 Day 305]] (as Mercenaries) <br /> [[Year 16|Year 16 Day 191]] (as a Government)<br />
| dissolved = <br />
| status = Active<br />
| holosite = (Classified)<br />
}}<br />
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{{Quote<br />
|quote = Caput Gerat Lupinum<br />
|person = Motto of the Zann Consortium}}<br />
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The '''Zann Consortium''', established [[Year 13|Year 13 Day 305]], is a galactic entity located in the mid-eastern part of the [[galaxy]] in the [[Inner Rim]].<br />
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Originally established as a mercenary group, it has expanded into a large crime syndicate often categorized as a terrorist entity that reaches into almost every corporation or government in the galaxy. Engineered and founded on the ideals of [[Ximaro Jix]], Zann Consortium maintains its long-term objective to influence and corrupt all sentient life to their cause.<br />
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Since its initial mercenary inception, the Zann Consortium has profited from attacking many significant governments and organizations, ultimately leading to its restructuring into a galactic government. Most of the technology the government gains is through its affiliation with the black market, and its [[Zann Consortium Ranks#Defilers | Defilers]] who are known for their assassinations, piracy, subversion, sabotage, and acts of terrorism.<br />
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==Overview==<br />
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Zann Consortium's political system was built upon the principle of centralization. While the Zann Consortium constitution formally guarantees the protection of sentient rights, in practice no limits on freedom of expression, and the government rarely supervises the lives of citizens.<br />
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The ruling party is the Defiler's Circle. The Circle has been in power since the organization's creation. Elections occur only in single-candidate races where the candidate is selected efficiently beforehand by the Defiler's Circle, having proven they were capable leaders within the crime syndicate.<br />
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Ximaro Jix currently leads the government as [[Zann Consortium Ranks#Krestviniic | Krestviniic]], or head of the crime syndicate, succeeding [[Kyota Navic]] who ran the Consortium following Ximaro's reign since its inception.<br />
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The official head of internal operations for the syndicate often called the head of government, or [[Zann Consortium Ranks#Kominiic | Kominiic]]. Kyota Navic is the Second-in-Command, succeeding [[Greyson Abrams]], who went on to lead the [[NexCore Mining Corporation]] as CEO before its subsequent closure. <br />
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The status of the military has enhanced over the years, and it occupies the center of the Zann Consortium political system; all the social sectors are forced to follow the military spirit and adopt military methods. Ximaro Jix's public activity focuses heavily on the on-the-spot guidance of places and events related to the military.<br />
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==History==<br />
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===Year 14===<br />
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'''Assault on Koros Spaceworks'''<br />
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On Day 342, nationalized subsidiary [[Koros Spaceworks]] of the [[Krath Dynasty]] government was looted by '''Namma Craken''', niece to [[Tapar Craken]]. The estimated amount taken in credits and assets was estimated to be five billion in total. Also, rumors suggested as many as five hostages were taken. Krath Dynasty issued a five-hundred million credit bounty for Ximaro Jix<ref name="Krath Dynasty Bounties">[http://swc-krath.net/krath-dynasty/trade-ban-list/ Krath Dynasty Trade Bans and Bounties]</ref> for his repeated attacks on Krath Dynasty. Particularly, for assisting in what was regarded as engineering the plan, and what several Krath Officials including leader [[Lazarus Kell]] of the Krath Dynasty government proclaim was corrupting Namma Craken.<br />
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[[Lilitu Ningaz]] was also placed on the bounty list at four-hundred and fifty million credits.<ref name="Krath Dynasty Bounties"/><br />
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Namma identified herself to be a member of the Zann Consortium covert operations group known as the Defilers. Namma's actions and statements earned her a four-hundred million credit bounty as well<ref name="Krath Dynasty Bounties"/>, later issued by Lazarus Kell who felt she was no longer corrupted merely.<br />
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It was speculated around Krath Dynasty for quite some time that Zann Consortium Defilers were planning an attack; however, it was Namma Craken who ultimately was the perpetrator. Lilitu Ningaz stated to Krath officials she was the one who had recruited Namma quite sometime earlier and put the plan in motion.<br />
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Despite the controversy and frequent denial by Krath regarding the looting and kidnappings, Krath Dynasty posted bounties on all members of Ximaro's former [[Dark Star Hellions]] founding members as well as all members of Zann Consortium.<ref name="Krath Dynasty Bounties"/><br />
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'''The Mercenary Guild and Sabotage'''<br />
{{Main|Battle of Churnis}}<br />
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On Day 343, the following day after the Koros Spaceworks looting, Zann Consortium confirmed rumors that Defilers had successfully rendered eight planets uncontrolled in the sector of [[Churnis]] after the leader of the [[Mercenary Guild]] government failed to negotiate terms with Ximaro Jix.<br />
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At a public venue, [[Xakic Jix]], Ximaro's younger brother, explained they had been working with and assisting the longtime friend and rogue [[Sith#Ranks|Sith Lord]] [[Myn Kuat]] with his revenge on the government he created and once controlled.<br />
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During a series of attacks carried out by Ximaro and his covert operations members infiltrated, the Consortium aimed to demoralize the Mercenary Guild and ultimately collapse the government. After the attacks began, some members of Guild resigned from their positions within the government in an attempt to avoid any harm.<br />
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Shortly after the attacks began, it was clear that the Guild was not suitably prepared to repel a coordinated regime of chaos encroaching upon their worlds. In response, '''Pietre Hunimen''', leader of the Mercenary Guild, urged the [[Galactic Empire]] for assistance on the advice of his second in command. Assessing the situation and realizing the continued threat to the rule of law that the Consortium posed to smaller and fringe governments, the [[Emperor]] agreed to send forces to aid the Guild. As their first step, the Galactic Empire notified Ximaro Jix that they would be providing military assistance to the Mercenary Guild throughout the Churnis sector and that continued acts of aggression by Zann personnel would result in the Empire considering them an enemy. Despite the warning, members of Zann Consortium and Dark Star Hellions were seen to be continuing attacks against the Guild's assets, stating that they would depart once their task was complete and when the Galactic Empire had received their message of bowing to none. <br />
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The ground forces of the Consortium continued shutting down the Mercenary Guild assets throughout Churnis, enabling them to seize land as the local security forces remained preoccupied. As a result of the continued vandalism by the Consortium, the Mercenary Guild began to look for alternative ways of trying to bring the situation under control after Pietre had admitted that the Guild was unable to halt the Consortium's efforts to destabilize the region efficiently.<br />
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Realizing that he could not regain control of the situation, Pietre offered to sell the Churnis sector to the Galactic Empire, to which a multi-billion credit deal was quickly arranged with the Empire. The sale of the Churnis sector to the Empire ended The Mercenary Guild's stewardship of the region<ref name="ChurnisSale">[http://holocron.swcombine.com/wiki/Year_14 TMG Turnover Planets to GE - Year 14 Days 343 and 345]</ref> and the transition of the territory to the temporary rule of [[Moff|Grand Moff]] '''Wummer Malephar''' under the Emperor's direction. <ref name="ChurnisNow">[http://holocron.swcombine.com/wiki/Churnis Churnis Holocron]</ref> The Consortium had succeeded in ousting The Mercenary Guild from power in the sector. Soon after, only to see the arrival of the Empire's forces with a statement from the Emperor that Imperial presence would be limited to re-establishing control and transitioning the sector to a new government at a later date.<br />
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At the end of Zann Consortium's sabotage that forced the Mercenary Guild to sell the sector to a galactic superpower, Ximaro stated that the Consortium's work had been completed.<br />
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===Year 15===<br />
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'''The Octagon League Takeover'''<br />
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On Day 166, the galaxy would observe crime lord Ximaro Jix re-emerge, taking over [[The_Octagon_League_(Year_13)|The Octagon League]] with deadly force, alongside Defiler Cell Leader [[Zane Apex]] and several other cell members.<br />
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During the events that lead to this takeover, Leader [[Gamba Jaboli]] was captured by Ximaro personally and given the option to hand over The Octagon League to the criminal collective for which Zann Consortium resides over. Gamba made three requests during this makeover and offered Ximaro an alternative to killing him. However, the situation was unable to be resolved and Zane Apex ultimately executed Gamba Jaboli.<br />
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With The Octagon League now destroyed<ref name="TOLYear15D167">[http://holocron.swcombine.com/wiki/Year_15 Octagon League Dissolved - Year 15 Day 167]</ref> <ref name="RNNGamba"> [http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=36536&category=20 Gamba Jaboli Murdered by Zann Consortium]</ref>, Ximaro Jix vowed he would reboot the once known [[Galactic Alliance]] weapons supplier and [[New Republic]] [[Private_Sector_Agreement_(New_Republic)|PSA]] under a Zann banner, making the organization far more efficient then its founder had. Ximaro notified some of Gamba's employees that no harm would come to them except the initial attack which Xakic Jix, leader of the Dark Star Hellions, initially performed. This act involved killing '''Kraak Ak-Xaiva''' to convince the New Republic that it was Hellions in the open offensive and not Zann in the shadows.<br />
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'''Kuat Systems Engineering Sabotage'''<br />
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On Day 175, '''Vussek Kaos''', an Operations Manager for [[Kuat Systems Engineering]] of the Galactic Empire's [[List_of_Imperial_Branches#Ministry_of_Industry|Ministry of Industry]], revealed himself as a Zann Consortium infiltrator with the theft of thirty million credits and theft of over a thousand vehicles from the nationalized Imperial company. The theft resulted in the ownership transfer of ninety-five [[AT-ST|AT-ST's]] and over a thousand other vehicles, including two hundred S74-2 speeders; however, all of these remain secured within Imperial-owned facilities.<br />
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Ximaro Jix later stated that if the Galactic Empire sought to resume production within the affected factories where many of these vehicles remained, then they would more than likely have to remove the vehicles from the facilities and into open cities. If this was done, then this may eventually give Zann Defilers the opportunity to seize the assets if they could gain access to the shielded worlds. The Galactic Empire issued advisories that access to the planets would not be granted to anyone without authorization and reason to be planet-side and that any rumored disruption of factories was mere conjecture and wishful thinking in light of the planned expansion of current Kuat System Engineering production facilities.<br />
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'''Assassination of Andy Longshot'''<br />
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On Day 177, [[Andy Longshot|Andy "Vex" Longshot]], Commodore of [[Pressure Pirates]] and Dark Star Hellions "Original Sergeant at Arms," was intercepted on a trading station in the orbit of planet Ord Vaxal in the [[Vaxal]] system.<br />
Andy walked into a trap that was created and set by Defiler Cell Leader [[Xanxus Drol]] and known Defiler and Pirate of [[Dread]], [[Assurian Fury]], who were both on the scene to ensure Andy would take the bait. Shortly after Vice President of Dark Star Hellions '''Seth Haze''' and Crime Lord of Zann Consortium Ximaro Jix arrived, Andy Longshot found himself barricaded on the trading station. Andy attempted to evade arrest but was quickly subdued and arrested by Haze. Shortly after, Assault Defiler [[Colton Hatfield]] entered into the trading station where Andy was held captive. Colton executed him swiftly and mercilessly despite Andy's pleas to Ximaro to see reason while Vice President Haze stood to watch over the prisoner.<br />
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'''Terrorists in Coruscant'''<br />
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On Day 274, 2nd Lt. '''Rylla Sarat''' of the Galactic Empire revealed herself to be a Defiler of Zann Consortium. Immediately after, she went on to rob an armory aboard the Galactic Empire Lucrehulk ''Bastion''. The robbery became highly disputed throughout the galaxy despite published holo-feeds of the loot taken. During the robbery, 3rd Defiler Sarat, who was assigned to the 1st Imperial Legion, 1st Brigade, also abducted '''Xavier Rayya''' who was already arrested. The robbery took place during an alleged terrorist alert in the system of Coruscant. Zann Consortium stated later that during the alarm, many Defilers kept a lookout in nearby systems for Imperial naval patrols. Among them, Ximaro Jix and Defilers [[Jesse Kilipso]] and Zane Apex were actively involved in loading up the Imperial weaponry and armor as well as securing the Imperial prisoner, who was presumably awaiting trial into custody, being escorted by Sarat at gunpoint.<br />
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A newscast detailing the event was hacked and broadcast by Greyson Abrams on the [[GNS|Galactic News System]] on Day 275.<ref name="Terrorists in Coruscant">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=37352&category=20 GNS: Terrorists in Coruscant - Year 15 Day 275]</ref><br />
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'''Black Sails Prison'''<br />
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On Day 275, after much deliberation, the Zann Consortium would become an official holding facility for syndicate hostages and prisoners. Individuals [[Higelourmi Evervir|Higelourmi "Higgs" Evervir]], '''Softim Elohim''', '''Dyan Schnall''', and Xavier Rayya were the first inmates brought through the doors by prison Defilers who guard the prison's hidden location.<br />
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Higelourmi Everivir, the former leader of [[Byblos Drive Yards]]<ref name="Hig">[http://holocron.swcombine.com/wiki/Year_15 Byblos Drive Yards Leadership Change - Year 15 Day 130]</ref>, was elected to the position of Crew Leader within the prison and charged with the supervision of the other prisoners in their duties. When orders were made to eliminate Dyan Schnall due to alleged misbehavior and administrative decisions within the prison, the knife fell to Everivir. On Day 294, Higelourmi was observed by prison Defilers constraining [[Kubaz]] Dyan Schnall and escorting him to the cell block, executing him with an incision to the nape following a directive was given by 2nd Defiler '''Chazra Chak`na'''. The instruction was issued to either kill Dyan or be executed himself. Though reluctant, Higelourmi later articulated that decimating the prison population via the death sentence was mostly reasonable despite the corruption of the Consortium in light of the unruliness of the people. Everivir eventually went on to state he would execute again as ordered as he felt he ought to obey to preserve his life further. Such orders did ultimately follow as seen the case of Softim Elohim, a rebel agent captured for spying and placed in the prison by the Consortium.<br />
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Elohim was then notified that he was to be executed per Zann Consortium instruction. Softim, in his fear, apparently ate the cheap toxic paint already chipping off the new prison's walls, resulting in his death to avoid a potentially painful death from the death-dealing [[Arcona]]; instead, the chemical cocktail rendered the Alderanian partially comatose. This turn of events went on to further Higelourmi's reputation and humiliation among not just the Consortium, but the Dread pirates who initially captured him. As reports began to circulate through the galaxy of these events, soon numbers of bounty hunter groups reputedly offered to capture Everivir if the Consortium ever allowed the Arcona to be released.<br />
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In fear of his own potentially impending doom despite contrary reports from Everivir, the 2nd Lieutenant of the Galactic Empire Xavier Rayya followed Softim's footsteps choosing to take similar chemicals to eventually leaving himself entirely unaware and in a catatonic state of being identical to Elohim. Xavier expressed extreme paranoia to Black Sails staff explaining he would not end up like Dyan Schall, being killed by an Arcona that was now acting as the prison enforcer of an organization known for not letting sentients go free.<br />
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On Day 319, Eweff Gesorip was slain by Higlourmi, merely days after arriving into Black Sails Prison. Prison Defilers notified "Higgs" that Eweff identified himself as an agent of Imperial Intelligence through Sebastian Von Nex. With no evidence to prove such a claim other than alleged holo log recordings, Zann members allow Higlourmi to determine the young [[Kel Dor]] Gesorip's fate which Higlourmi quickly would, using his combat knife to a kill yet another harmless sentient, despite lack of credible information regarding Eweff's true allegiance.<br />
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Black Sails Prison can be found in the Vaxal system on the planet Caprol.<br />
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===Year 16===<br />
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'''Zann Consortium Retaliation'''<br />
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On Day 32, [[Alliance Special Operations]] (ASO) commander Xakic Jix suffered a loss as '''Qardin "Q" Fal-Cona''', a rogue Hellion himself, would be kidnapped by '''Jarreth Darksky''', a Zann Consortium Defiler, during a training exercise. The kidnapping and later murder of "Q" was a result of when he and other mutinous Hellions, including Seth Haze and [[Xakic Jix]], failed to coup Zann Consortium which ultimately leads to the creation of the alleged rebel mercenary organization ASO. In addition to Zann's retaliation against rogue members, a Hellion named [[Robert Reynolds]] was taken captive during the uprising of the first conflict and was almost simultaneously freed by [[Juan Vargez]] who was accompanied by a small group of Dread pirates.<br />
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On Day 48, Zann Consortium sold Higelourmi Everivir into the slavery of a third party ending his many months in Black Sails Prison.<br />
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On Day 94, Jarreth Darksky brutally murders '''Alana Sinesael''', wife to the late Qardin Fal-Cona, as a message to the Dark Star Hellions rogues that not even their families can evade future retribution from the Zann umbrella for their treachery.<br />
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'''Crossing the Sun'''<br />
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On Day 150, after disputes with [[Black Sun]] associate [[Eris Rosiir]] and Zann Consortium leader Ximaro Jix, Underlord [[Alexander von Ismay]] threatened Consortium leaders along with Ximaro Jix himself. Following the argument, Defilers from Zann Consortium accompanied by Dread pirates were then dispatched to inflict harm upon the illusive corporation. Shortly after the order was issued by Krestviniic [[Ximo Jobal]], Defilers confirmed the slaying of Black Sun intelligence and military personnel.<br />
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On Day 153, Dread issued out a public statement reporting their role in the operation and the success of a combined attack against Black Sun.<ref name="BlackSun153"> [http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=38975&category=20 Black Sun eclipsed by Zann Consortium - Year 16 Day 153]</ref><br />
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On Day 159, [[Jeor Knight]], Regent of Black Sun, confirmed the deaths of three Black Sun members publicly but does not verify their rank or positions.<ref name="BlackSun159"> [http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=39020&category=20 Zann Terror Threat to Black Sun 'Low' - Year 16 Day 159]</ref> Jeor, in addition, issued a galactic bounty against Zann Consortium and its umbrella organizations for terrorist actions against their state. Jeor omitted the details of the amount to be paid open, despite previously stating the risk of further harm had been deemed low.<br />
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'''Taxing the Rebels'''<br />
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On Day 232, a Defiler inside of the government of the [[New Republic]] (NR), posing as an Army 2nd Lt., successfully raided one of the rebel armories. Numerous rebel trooper helmets and uniforms along with E-11b trooper rifles are among the equipment liberated from the supply depot. The Zann agent entered and left without a trace, evading security personnel and surveillance droids. Ximaro Jix later explained to NR officials that the operation was a little taxation on the [[rebellion]] for the rebels own attempts to undermine the terrorist network's activities around the galaxy.<br />
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On Day 240, a New Republic Intelligence agent by the name of '''Thrae Claddlyl''' attempted to lure Ximaro Jix into a trap to assassinate the Zann Consortium leader. He was subdued by a Zann Consortium security team and returned to the New Republic.<br />
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On Day 244, Kominiic Greyson Abrams of Zann Consortium released a GNS post highlighting the attempted assassination and the supply depot liberation.<ref name="NewRepublicAssassinationAttempt">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/display.php?postID=39247 New Republic Fails to Apprehend Zann Leader - Year 16 Day 244]</ref><br />
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===Year 17===<br />
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'''Bacta Thieves'''<br />
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On Day 2, [[Athakam MedTech]] warehouses were raided by a small detachment of Defilers. The raid was conducted from behind [[Tion Hegemony]] borders through the use of a smuggler '''Brao Vinklo'''. No witnesses were able to observe the crime and no innocent civilians were harmed during the operation in which over one thousand healing supplies were stolen. Stolen items included [[bacta]] patches, bacta tanks, as well as refills and healing sticks.<br />
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'''Triumvirate Coalition's Fallen King'''<br />
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On Day 17, news spread across the galaxy that rebel government [[Triumvirate Coalition]] suffered an attack. <ref name="TCOliNoa">[http://www.swc-triumvirate.com/news.php?readmore=468 A Message from Oli Noa - Year 17 Day 17]</ref> Intelligence officials along with Coalition forces confirmed that former Consul and King of Triumvirate '''Rick Fias''' along with Zann second-in-command Greyson Abrams entered the government and looted bank vaults of credits over eleven billion credits . In addition to the credits stolen, Defilers commanded by Greyson changed over ownership paperwork of cities, ships, facilities, raw materials and weapons within Triumvirate territory. Finalizing the attack Greyson, along with Rick, went on to corrupt the local populace and convinced up to five thousand of the government’s primary workforce along with troops to defect against their government. Zann leader Ximaro Jix was present in the territory assisting with the operation. <br />
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The operation happened just days after former Triumvirate Consul '''Dero Racto''' got into a heated argument with Ximaro over a neutral aggression pact Ximaro and Zann were trying to establish with Triumvirate to put an end to Zann's continued attacks against the Coalition. Details of the feud between the Consul and former Crime Lord were left unknown. During the looting, Fias announced he was a Defiler, which Ximaro later confirmed via multiple transmissions. Despite the large physical presence of Zann agents during the assault on the government, neither innocent civilians nor troops of Triumvirate were harmed. Rick went on to explain that any and all citizens found would be taken into custody by Defilers and would be given fair treatment. As Triumvirate Forces rushed to protect their holds, Zann cleared various ships of hostiles in the state's space and was observed present by hundreds of witnesses.<br />
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On Day 18, following a conversation between Ximaro and leader of Triumvirate Coalition '''Oli Noa''', Ximaro transmitted to sources across the galaxy that more attacks against Triumvirate would continue in the future. A GNS article was posted by Kyota Navic detailing the Triumvirate Coalition raid.<ref name="RickFiasTCRaid">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=39587&category=20 Triumvirate Coalition's Fallen King - Year 17 Day 18]</ref><br />
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'''Professional Exporters'''<br />
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On Day 35, Ximaro Jix confirmed to associates and various trade merchants that a Defiler "Asset Recovery" Cell, along with contracted smugglers, successfully removed over nine hundred [[X-45 Sniper Rifle | X-45 Sniper Rifles]] registered to Zann Consortium from within Triumvirate Coalition territory. The smuggling operation took place days after a security alert was issued to the entire Coalition. Ximaro explained the individuals involved in the activity conducted the action from within Triumvirate as well as its allies who were performing counter-Zann operations assisting the government. In addition to a large number of rifles recovered, Ximaro went on to explain various other assets were recovered. <br />
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'''The Last of the Jix Siblings'''<br />
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On Day 60, [[Chokk Ovin Jix]], a half-blood, last of the brothers to Ximaro Jix, as well as a member of Dread pirates and Zann Consortium, was captured by Consortium agents. The event followed just months after Chokk's exile from Zann and later development of the [[The Black Light Pirates|Black Light Pirates]] which he utilized to make several attempts to undermine Zann influence and operations. The manhunt for Chokk proved a challenging task for Defilers given Chokk's previous history as a Cell leader in Zann and leader of the Defiler detachment within Dread. During his time in exile, Chokk and his compatriots waged a silent war against Ximaro and Zann, creating partnerships with various groups and working with individuals from the [[Galactic Alliance]] and [[Imperial Union]] to form a partnership to battle the terrorist network. Black Light Pirates were met with massive resistance from Defilers on all fronts, and ultimately Chokk was low on friends. With few allies remaining, Chokk decided it was best to seek alternative safer means to go about various businesses and contacted a reputable force sensitive for a force test. Unbeknownst to Chokk, the force user was part of Zann's large umbrella, and he was detained and later transported by Zann's Bounty Hunter cell to a location unknown.<br />
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'''Get Jawa'''<br />
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On Day 140, three enemy sleeper agents confronted Kominiic Greyson Abrams attempting a capture. The attempted apprehension contributed to the immediate death of Kyoto Onren, who was taken down by Greyson personally. The other two assassins, A`yala A`dia, and Jax Xanbot fled the scene but were later captured and killed by additional Zann forces including members from their special security force and Insurgency Cell 3. In the days following the attack, no organizations would claim the attack.<br />
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'''Stand Off'''<br />
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On Day 185, Defiler infiltrators of Zann Consortium gained favorable information while posing as scouts for mercenary transport organization Ever Light. Ever Light was planning on locating the system of [[Drup (System) | Drup]] for their client [[Anax Noctru]]. Soon after receiving the data, Zann agents determined the system did exist once they veered off course while following the mercenaries. The Zann agent, along with a pirate of Dread, then went on to mislead the leader of Ever Light, '''Kray Voh''', into believing that the system of Drup was not found and that one much further away had been located. <br />
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The operation to invade the system of Drup would prove fruitful as Zann Defilers, space expeditionary forces, and rescue operators flooded into that area of space. They would soon be met by [[Rift Alliance]] [RA] troops, in what would later become a standoff between Zann insurgents and Rift Alliance members in which RA would frequently contradict itself. <br />
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Initially, the Alliance attempted to threaten Zann with force through their spokesperson of Krath Dynasty, Lord [[Jeraq Moridin]]; however, soon after would try peace despite secretly attempting to attack Zann ground units. Following both incidents, Zann would observe Rift officials frequently contradicting their stance about why the actions had taken place from their business partners. Lord [[Solarius Masha]] soon after joined with Jeraq officially in what he stated was an attempt to gain Zann as allies. <br />
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Soon after the arrival of Lord Masha, Lord Jeraq Moridin was mysteriously reported deceased by both Krath and Rift officials not long after he changed his stance advocating for peace with the rival government, in which his state had a long-standing feud with that had ended in Dynasty losses on several occasions in the past. No official identification was given to Jeraq's body, and rumors continued to circulate about who was responsible, or if Moridin was even genuinely deceased.<br />
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After several days of aggressive posturing and occasionally hostile negotiations from both organizations, including more failed attempts from RA to provoke Zann agents strike first, armed soldiers and pilots of Rift retreated from the system of Drup allowing Zann to colonize the system without further incident. This event removed all potential for future possibilities of peace with the umbrella which RA had claimed it wanted.<br />
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Following successful colonization Lord Ximaro Jix, along with Greyson Abrams and other high command of Zann, issued transmissions to the leaders of the RA council that their poor communication and lack of trust for one another was evident by their inability to coordinate an offensive to provide a significant resistance against Zann, or even coordinate a successful attack. Ximaro went on to state RA lies of friendship and attempts to deceive the rogue state of Zann would not go unpunished if RA organizations tried such actions in the future.<br />
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'''Consequences'''<br />
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On Day 246, a business associate of Zann Consortium '''A`zol Surek''', leader of ''Warrington and Surek Industries'' [WSI], was taken into custody after abusing his longtime relationship with the Consortium to undermine Zann legitimate business ventures and turn recruitment efforts of like-minded traders and associates against Zann for WSI benefit. A`zol was taken by Seth Haze without incident and was transported to Black Sails Prison with the understanding once he paid his debt to Zann, he would be released if he chose not to be executed. Lord Ximaro Jix stated in a closed transmission to the remainder of the fledgling organization, which Zann helped Surek engineer through a sizable amount of planetary assistance for production centers, that no harm would come to employees of the company; however A`zol would have to suffer the consequences of his actions and betrayal for secretly violating the confidential business relationship of Zann for his agenda.<br />
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On Day 247, just 24 hours after his capture and agreement to suffer the consequences for his mistakes, A`zol was found unconscious and unresponsive in his cell at Black Sails Prison. The reasons for and the circumstances surrounding A`zol's sudden sickness remain unknown.<br />
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'''Interference'''<br />
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On Day 331, trader and information broker [[Looma Karwt]] were assassinated by Seth Haze of Cell 5 overseen by Zann Circle member Kyota Navic. Looma was captured immediately after Consortium agents rescued him from alleged kidnapper Fritjof Blom. Moments before he was killed, unbeknownst to Looma, the Defilers who were supposedly coming to his aid had been tracking Looma for some time for sharing Zann information with organization enemies. <br />
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The execution of Looma came just days after [[The Death Watch|Death Watch]] leader [[Peter Max]] murdered Intelligence Officer [[Acelin Dominia]] of [[The Pentastar Alignment]] for his organization interfering with Zann affairs on separate occasions. The act became the first act of the [[Shadow Dominion]] alliance.<br />
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===Year 18===<br />
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<br />
'''Assets Are Weakness'''<br />
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On Day 10, '''Riipa Tinka''' of the [[Horizon Corporation]], a small manufacturing group, was kidnapped by Overseer Kyota Navic. Moments before his capture, Riipa had been lured into a trap area by Kyota after requesting he be able to remove assets from Zann premises. Allowed to enter into a secure Zann storage facility, Riipa was placed under arrest by Navic who explained he was being kidnapped. Soon after that, an intense negotiation of freedom ensued, with Riipa which lasted a week. Eventually, Tinka was able to buy his freedom from his captor and was released paying close to 150 million in credits to Overseer Navic for his safe return. Navic later confirmed to various individuals of the galaxy that the kidnapping had been perpetrated by him alone and was not representative of anything Zann related and he was surprised the Horizon group would not do anything to assist their valued member.<br />
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'''One Rogue Down'''<br />
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On Day 47, news broke across the galaxy of the successful assassination of Commodore [[Jeff Knight]] of [[Rogue Squadron]] by Defilers lead by Seth Haze commander of Zann's 'Cell 5'. In the weeks prior the murder, rogue members were observed attacking Zann's manufacturing group, Black Hole Manufacturing. Despite repeated requests for diplomacy from the Consortium, the rebels continued to decline explaining that it was their right to attack Zann as its enemy. Zann Consortium's response engineered by then Circle member Kyota Navic was the removal of the rogue’s senior commanding officer, leader of Saber Fleet, Jeff Knight. The Commodore was kidnapped, and executed as a message to the galaxy of Zann's continued lethality, and a statement of the rising new Krestvinic Navic that Zann would continue to deal with its enemies with extreme prejudice. <br />
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'''Dulling the Edge'''<br />
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On Day 132, the galaxy would observe the final breaths of the organization ''Edge-9'' lead by the now dissolved Dark Star Hellions oldest traitor [[Xark Jephego]]. In the days before the closure of the organization, Defiler infiltrators released a volley of attacks inside of the anarchist group disrupting business and demoralizing its members. Despite resistance from Edge members and the size of the fledgling group, they were unable to recover from the anarchy released inside of their group which eventually led to several of their members turning against them demonstrating the ferocity of Zann Consortium. Unable to fend off against an unknown enemy in its last moments, Jephego started executing his members at random further weakening morale within his outfit, in hopes it would save his group. The combined actions of Xark and the corruption of Defilers within his organization brought closure to the company known as Edge-9.<br />
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'''Crimson over Glom Tho'''<br />
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On Day 174, news broke of a successful Zann Consortium plot to loot [[Corporate Alliance]] (a member of the [[Rim Commonality]]). Correspondents identified that '''Koby Navarro''' of ''Matukai Dragons'', a Krath Dynasty mercenary front, was influenced by second-in-command [[Shall Ti]], a known Consortium associate, to murder the trading group head [[Elm Aran]]. Initially believed to be successful in preventing Shall from looting assets from the Alliance, Krath seized planetary assets in hopes to prevent Zann Consortium from taking control of the system; however, were later let down when the government of [[Confederacy of Independent Systems]] (CIS) intervened and later worked out an arrangement with Zann to retain ownership of two planetary holdings. The event would spark even more controversy as in the days to come CIS, along with Zann, would sign a joint defense contract for the protection of the system of [[Glom Tho]].<br />
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'''Chiss Conflict'''<br />
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On Day 200, [[Chiss Ascendancy]] elected to leave the Rim Commonality following increased pressure by Krestviniic Ximaro Jix on the alliance through use of Defilers and other known Zann tactics. Openly admitting his disdain for the organization and citing previous hostile interactions, Ximaro explained for every standard week the Ascendancy remained in the neutral alliance, there would be a consequence for Commonality's defiance. Initially rumors circulated that Rim Commonality Archon Solarius Masha (leader of Commonality member organization [[The Pentastar Alignment]]) was uninterested in complying with the crime lord's request, but soon following the departure of more allies and an alleged assassination, the Chiss political group left the alliance. Chiss leader and former Rim Commonality Vice-Archon [[Reius Rothschild]], as well as his second-in-command [[Prard`aga Rono]], argued that the operation was the continuation of a war begun with the Aran assassination.<br />
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In its aftermath, Ximaro stated no harm would further come to the Rim Commonality coming to a peace agreement with the neutral conglomerate.<br />
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===Year 19===<br />
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'''Back With A Vengeance'''<br />
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On Day 142, Zann Consortium engaged in warfare on the planet Vectinia in the Hewett sector. Following an address to the public,<ref name="LossOfEpic">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/display.php?postID=42419 A Loss of Epic Proportions - Year 19 Day 142]</ref> Ximaro Jix explained that Zann Consortium, along with allies The Death Watch and Dread, was engaged in conflict with the [[Trade Federation]], [[Ailon Nova Guard]] and their alliance, the [[Galactic Concordiate]]. While these forces fought for control of the planet, '''Kohl Straffer''' and members of the Ailon Nova Guard looted billions of credits worth of assets which included twenty [[MC-60|MC-60s]], twenty [[MC-80a|MC-80As]], and over four hundred [[T-65_X-wing_Starfighter|T-65 X-wing Starfighters]].<br />
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In the following weeks, Kohl Straffer would make his own organization known as the '''Nova Blades''' and join the Shadow Dominion alliance.<br />
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By the end of the conflict, the Shadow Dominion had succeeded in their war against the Galactic Concordiate. The battle forced them to retreat in spite of what many galactic officials stating that the Shadow Dominion was outgunned, outnumbered, and unable to stop the opposing forces from taking the planet. Various rumors spread throughout the HoloNet regarding the mass scale theft; however, nothing was ever confirmed on how much of the restricted technologies Zann Consortium had actually received. Casualties were also never confirmed regarding specific numbers, despite media footage showing Defilers along with their allies decimating builders across the planet in efforts to destroy morale and weaken their enemies infrastructure planetside.<ref name="GreedandClarity">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/display.php?postID=42426 Greed and Clarity - The Fall of Vectinia - Year 19 Day 151]</ref><br />
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==Territories==<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Ord Vaxal Moon ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan C ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Hot-no_atmosphere.png|border|Hot/no Atmosphere]] || Caprol ||4x4<br />
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| [[File:Gas_giant.png|border|Gas Giant]] || Irfan ||16x16<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan A ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan B ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan D ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan E ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan F ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan G ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Cold-no_atmosphere.png|border|Cold/no Atmosphere]] || Pheon ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Pheon A ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Pheon B ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Thira.png|border|Hot/no Atmosphere]] || Thira ||3x3<br />
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| [[File:Hot-no_atmosphere.png|border|Moon]] || Thira Moon ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Hot-no_atmosphere.png|border|Hot/no Atmosphere]] || Drup I ||13x13<br />
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| [[File:Gas_giant.png|border|Gas Giant]] || Drup II ||16x16<br />
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| [[File:Hot-no_atmosphere.png|border|Hot/no Atmosphere]] || Drup III ||14x14<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Drup Alpha ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Drup Beta ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Drupsteroid ||1x1<br />
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==Government and Politics==<br />
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Zann Consortium functions as a highly centralized, one-party republic. It is a self-described revolutionary and socialist state "guided in its activities by the freedom and individuality idea." The Defilers Circle has an unknown number of members but dominates every aspect of Zann Consortium politics. It has four satellite organizations: Dread pirates, NexCore Mining Corporation, and a ground force Death Watch. All four participated in the internal affairs of the state. Another highly influential structure is the independent Defiler military force. Kyota Navic heads all major structures, as well as a member of the Defilers Circle, and "Kominiic" of Zann Consortium. Ximaro Jix is the syndicate's "Krestviniic" (Lord) who ultimately has final say over all circle decisions and has the right to reverse anything done.<br />
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[[File:Zannconsortiumcityscape.png]]<br />
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===Ideologies===<br />
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The Consortium ideology is the cornerstone of party works and government operations. Its core tenets are economic self-sufficiency, military self-reliance, and an independent foreign policy. The roots of Consortium were made up of a complex mixture of factors, including the cult of personality centered on Ximaro Jix, the conflict with pro-Imperial and pro-Rebellion dissenters, and Zann Consortium's affinity with the black market.<br />
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It was initially promoted as a "creative application" of anarchism but described by state propaganda as "only scientific thought." Consortium's concepts of self-reliance have thus evolved with time and circumstances but still provide the groundwork for the severe austerity, sacrifice, and discipline demanded by the growing culture of criminals on most planets allowing Zann draw only the best talent for its ranks.<br />
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===Law Enforcement===<br />
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Zann Consortium has special courts in place which are handled by the Defilers Circle and appointed magistrates for only the most extreme circumstances of individuals committing acts of espionage or conspiring with enemies of the rogue state as well as heinous acts against life forms.<br />
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The penal code is based on the principle of ''nullum crimen sine lege'' (no crime without a law) but remains a tool for political control despite several amendments reducing ideological influence. The Defilers Circle and their judges carry out legal procedures related to not only criminal and civil matters but also political cases as well. Political prisoners are sent to labor camps or executed, while criminals are often embraced and not punished for offenses, barring crimes against families, women, and children.<br />
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Gangs have a significant presence on all planets, within urban and rural areas and help stimulate the planetary economy through a wide range of criminal activities. The most considerable gang spanning 7 of Zann's 15 planets Dark Star Hellions maintain strong ties with the other minor ruling bodies, represented by Dread (pirates), The Black Hole Gang (pirates) and Bloodscar (pirates and swoop gang). Each acts as not only a group that ensures each citizen remains sovereign and free to live their lives as they please but also as a security force for planetary issues when they arise. <br />
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While most planets live void of laws and governed by gangs, some remain strictly industrialized under the NexCore Mining Corporation and the Consortium's infrastructural division. Citizens wishing to leave their homeworld in search a proper wage and stable career are encouraged to join. Security and law enforcement among the corporations remains tight and is handled by The Circle's special security force of Defilers known as Byveks.<br />
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===Society===<br />
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Sentient-rights in Zann Consortium has a history that predates the establishment of the state. Anarchistic in nature, Zann Consortium regards rights as universal, explaining that only individuals with cruel and unusual dispositions or enemy ties are to be sought after for removal of rights. All of the citizens are permitted to engage in all forms of vice or trade they see fit. Due to the relaxed nature of Zann on planetary citizens, drug production and usage, as well as gambling and smuggling operations are familiar places in all cities.<br />
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Zann Consortium's official stance is that under their rule individual rights are open and every citizen may practice what is called "5th freedom" on any of the colonized planets not designated for corporate economic development.<br />
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The 5th freedom explains that individuals who engage in unlawful activities can reap the benefits as they see fit through any mean necessary on any planet where sentient rights fall under the freedom act. However, sentient's not engaged in such activities who wish to live on their own in the wilderness or within cities promoting their private independent trade and survival are protected on Zann's citizen safety law, and anyone found infringing upon their rights will suffer consequences from the Consortium.<br />
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===Military===<br />
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The Zann Consortium military is divided into the ground forces, navy, and Defiler Cells. Zann relies on military droids, such as [[Battle Droid|Battle Droids]], Mark I Assault Droids, and [[T-Series Tactical Droid|T-Series Tactical Droids]], as and mercenary ground assault as their primary ground force. Citizens wishing to join the Consortium are often drafted as mercenaries and are given opportunities to work alongside Consortium agents leading ground operations. Zann places no restrictions on age, gender or race for anyone wishing to become a mercenary.<br />
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Notably, the Zann Consortium is known for their Defilers. Defilers are elite agents who are dispatched to various systems to perform covert crimes and warfare moreover known as "corruption" against various governments and corporations. Defilers are made up of many different humanoids and non-human species, trained and conditioned to serve the Zann Consortium above all others and concealed under a distinctive uniform of red armor.<br />
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The training for the agents is notoriously difficult with a high failure rate. Recruits undergo months of mental and physical conditioning to prepare them to become an agent of Zann.<br />
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A special security force of Defilers known as Byveks provides corporate and private security to citizens involved in economic development and to Circle members of the syndicate.<br />
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===Foreign Relations===<br />
Zann Consortium is recognized in intergalactic law as a sovereign state of the galaxy. Zann Consortium has a multifaceted foreign policy. As of Year 17, it maintains diplomatic relations with several governments and many major corporate entities. The foreign policy is determined by the Kominiic and implemented by the Circle of Defilers.<br />
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As a successor to a former mercenary corporation, Zann Consortium's galactic political status has often been debated, particularly about unipolar and multi-polar views on the galactic spectrum. While Zann Consortium is commonly accepted as an active high power, in recent years, it has been characterized by some as a potential superpower.<br />
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Zann Consortium maintains strong and confident relations with several independently aligned corporations and governments.<br />
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An essential aspect of Zann Consortium's relations with the majority of Republican and Allied entities is the criticism of Zann Consortium's political system and sentient rights management by other powers, the galactic mass media, and leading political analysts. In particular, such organizations consider the Zann Consortium to have not enough common attributes and to allow too many political rights and civil liberties to its citizens. Zann Consortium dismisses these claims and openly criticizes Republican and Allied watchdogs explaining its citizens know "true freedom."<br />
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==Economy==<br />
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Zann Consortium has a developing, high-income market economy with enormous natural resources, particularly [[tibannagas]] and [[quantum]]. Since the beginning of Year 16, higher domestic consumption and greater political stability have bolstered economic growth. The country ended Year 16 with its fourth straight year of growth but has slowed with the decline in the price of tibannagas and quantum. Growth was primarily driven by corporate espionage and raids, as opposed to mineral extraction and exports.<br />
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Tibannagas and various metals account for more than 80% of exports galactic wide. With the Triumvirate Coalition looting at the beginning of Year 17, Zann Consortium was able to repay all of its past debts and increase average citizen wealth and quality of life substantially.<br />
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Zann Consortium maintains an ever growing amount of industrial plants and shipyards to increase their overall production. By late Year 16, Zann Consortium has completed as many as eight Shipyard II's in their home system alone, all working at full capacity with more being developed monthly.<ref name="VaxalShipyards">[http://www.swcombine.com/rules/?Galaxy_Map&systemID=1610 System of Vaxal - Last Updated Year 16 Day 364]</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Governments]]</div>Kyota Navichttp://holocron.swcombine.com/index.php?title=Jason_Phanto&diff=89725Jason Phanto2019-05-25T00:23:04Z<p>Kyota Navic: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Character<br />
| name = Jason Phanto<br />
| image = [[File:Jasoninfullarmor.jpg|200px]]<br />
| homeworld =[[Kamino]] <br />
| race = [[Corellian]]<br />
| clan = Allit Ghost<br />
| house = House Phanto<br />
| marital status = Single<br />
| born = Y -12 D 185<br />
| died = Y20 D177<br />
| languages =[[Galactic Basic]], [[Mandalorian]]<br />
| religion = [[Manda]]<br />
| gender = Male<br />
| hair color = Brown<br />
| eye color = Brown<br />
| affiliation = The Kingdom of Midrim<br />
| title = Lord<br />
| prior affiliation = Archduchy of Tolonda, Krath, The Death Watch<br />
| quote = "In everyone's life, we come to a point where we are given the choice between what is right, and what is easy. All evil needs to succeed is for a good man to do nothing."<br />
}}<br />
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Jason Phanto was a clone from [[Kamino]]. <br />
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[[File:Jasonhelmetless.jpeg|200px|thumb|left|Jason without his helmet]]<br />
==Year 16==<br />
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On [[Year 16]] day 196, Jason was accepted into [[Red Phantom]], a group of criminals led by [[Jor Panoka]] and [[Fang Kin]] whose intent was to take whatever they wanted.<br />
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==Year 17==<br />
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On [[Year 17]] day 104, Jason joined the [[The Death Watch (Year 13)|Death Watch]] as a final wish to his previous boss [[Fang Kin]]; Jason also received Fang Kin's position within [[Red Phantom]], alongside [[Jor Panoka]]. Jason created and led [[Aliit Ghost]] from that point on. Eventually, [[Peter Max]] captured [[Jor Panoka]] and, after challenging him to a duel, executed him. Shortly after that, Jason decided he no longer wanted any part of [[Red Phantom]] and dissolved the organization, leaving it only a memory. Jason then served with the [[The Death Watch (Year 13)|Death Watch]] for over a year, proving his worth and prowess in combat. One notable battle he participated in was the Battle of Serroco when the [[The Death Watch (Year 13)|Death Watch]] and [[Tresario Star Kingdom]] fought for supremacy. Shortly after, [[Peter Max]] died of an unexpected heart attack due to his high blood pressure.<br />
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[[File:Jason in action.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Jason during the battle of Serroco]]<br />
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==Year 18==<br />
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Jason received a promotion to Overlord of [[The Death Watch (Year 13)|Death Watch]] in [[Year 18]] day 351; however, his promotion lasted only a few hours as, at the same time, the [[Zann Consortium]] gained control over the [[The Death Watch (Year 13)|Death Watch]] and selected a different leader due to prior history with Jason. Eventually, Jason joined [[The Krath]] and became an intelligence operative. <br />
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==Year 19==<br />
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Jason stayed in [[Krath]] for many months until unknown complications led him to join the [[Duchy of Tolonda|Archduchy of Tolonda]], starting as a Sergeant-in Arms on [[Year 19]] day 220. On day 350, Jason received a promotion to Captain and was given command of The Sacred Swords where Jason remained until Year 20 day 94 when Jason left the Archduchy for unknown reasons.<br />
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==Year 20==<br />
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Several months after Jason's sudden departure, he was seen again as a Lord for a new group known as [[The Kingdom of Midrim]], where he took on both the title of Lord and his place at the head of House Phanto. Shortly after, however, the [[Zann Consortium]] executed him on [[Year 20]] day 177 due to his attemped Krath led coup of [[The Death Watch (Year 13)|Death Watch]]; [[The Kingdom of Midrim]] ceased to exist after his death.<br />
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[[Category: Mandalorians]]</div>Kyota Navichttp://holocron.swcombine.com/index.php?title=Dread&diff=88918Dread2019-03-23T01:38:59Z<p>Kyota Navic: /* Year 17 */</p>
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<div>{{Infobox Faction<br />
| name = Dread<br />
| image = [[File:Dread5.png|200px]]<br />
| motto = Only the symbol remains.<br />
| status = Merged into [[Car`das Smugglers]]<br />
| leader = [[Robert Reynolds]]<br />
| 2ic = Trestan Mandorian<br />
| owner = <br />
| founded = [[Year 15|Year 15 Day 20]]<br />
| affiliation = [[Dark Star Hellions]]<br>[[NexCore Mining Corporation]]<br>[[Zann Consortium]]<br />
| industry = [[:Category:Pirate Outfits|Pirate Outfit]]<br />
| holosite = [http://swcdreadpirates.wix.com/dread Dread]<br />
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[[File:Dread2.png|centre|600px]] <br />
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Traditionally Dread Pirates had allowed a small cadre of Defilers of their crime syndicate allies [[Zann Consortium]] into Dread, to serve as support and identification of potential recruits for Zann. In Year 18 , upon stepping down as Crime Lord of Zann, Ximaro removed all active Defilers from Dread, allowing only "inactive" members of the syndicate to join the pirate gang, under stipulation they would be willing to dedicate themselves strictly to the goals of the pirate outfit. In addition Dread no longer served under the Zann umbrella, but remained allies of the crime syndicate. Following in the same manner as before Dread would continue its preference of recruiting non Zann affiliated members to the gang of any alignment , belief, or experience level continuing to a promote a versatile pirate population.<br />
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===Structure===<br />
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Two designation of Pirate exist within Dread. Independents are given rights to do as they please and Dread crew who are gang members that commit acts for the advancement of Dread endeavors.<br />
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Two forms of rank exist in the pirate group, Captain (Leader) and Quartermaster(2nd in command), while two designations of members exist, proven and unproven.<br />
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A sub designation known as Black Hood exists for proven members who've shown the ability to assassinate enemies,denoting they dawn the executioners hood.<br />
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Given the relaxed nature of [[Dread]] command and gang structure, the organization is prone to regular leadership changes though none have served longer than current Captain, Lord [[Robert Reynolds]] a former Zann council member, and shadowy Corellian who keeps his motivations silent. Next to Robert, [[Ximaro Jix]] himself has presided the longest, regularly returning back to [[Dread]] for reasons unknown, sometimes maintaining a role as the crew's quarter master (2nd In Command) or even Black Hood.<br />
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===Tactics===<br />
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[[Dread]] Pirates primarily focus on kidnappings, murders, schemes, raids and theft for profits against corporations, governments and persons. Mutinous members are publicly executed to serve as a warning to those who attempt the same actions. In some circumstances, the members are marooned on planets deemed inescapable.<br />
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Recruitment is simple. If you want in, regardless of affiliation. Join.<br />
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===The Dread Code===<br />
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Dread does not enforce membership strictly, and unproven raiders and proven alike are able to come and go from the gang as they please as long as it does not violate any operations, or cause any conflicts. The relaxed pace of membership allows sentient's from all walks of life, whether friends or enemies to join and leave Dread with little obligation, or concern for personal safety, regarding potential retaliation from the pirate gang. Independent pirates are not required to share with Dread what they earn, regardless of how much income they bring in. Dread crew on the other hand divide their profits in shares, based on how many were involved in the operation, and designation.<br />
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The other loose guidelines of the gang are simple. Do not speak of Dread affairs that ruin operations or members opportunities . Steal from other pirates at your own risk. Pirates who commit mutiny become part of Dread's long history of being marooned on inescapable lands or they are executed, and the same for desertion during battle.<br />
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Civil disputes between members are attempted to be resolved with minimal conflict, however if two members insist on having each others blood and neither is involved active ongoing business of the Dread crew, the leader presiding over Dread may allow a duel to the death, to resolve differences. In some cases, a less severe duel is employed to allow two parties to show superiority through the use of melee weapons, but no death.<br />
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==Founder==<br />
'''<br />
===Shane Tayjer===<br />
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From [[Black Sun]] to [[Zann Consortium]], Shane Tayjer briefly lead Zann Consortium before handing over the reins to [[Ximaro Jix]] to ensure Zann Consortium would become a fully driven and successful crime syndicate. Shane remained in Zann Consortium serving as a Defiler and Cell Leader, conducting many operations including the assassination of an Imperial Stormtrooper.<br />
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Shane would eventually leave Zann Consortium, creating the pirate outfit [[Dread]], under the umbrella of Zann Consortium joining alongside the then enforcers [[Dark Star Hellions]] at the time . While Hellions focused on traditional bounty hunting and mercenary work as well as banditry, Dread focused on traditional piracy and raiding to achieve its ends. In Year 16, Shane retired to regions unknown leaving his gang to [[Ximaro Jix]].<br />
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===Kidnappings and Murders===<br />
'''<br />
[[Daisuke "Dot" Haines|Daisuke Haines]] - Retired [[Galactic Empire|Imperial]] [[Order of the Sith]] - Kidnapped & murdered by [[Shane Tayjer]] (assisted by [[Kyota Navic]])<br />
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[[Varis Minks]] - [[Golan Technologies]] - Kidnapped & murdered by Shane Tayjer<br />
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[[Ivan Blunderbuss]] - [[Murishani unubunko]] - Murdered by Shane Tayjer<br />
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[[Kel Okrass]] - [[GalSec]] - Kidnapped & murdered by [[Kalen von Lorell]]<br />
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[[Higelourmi Everivir]] - Leader of [[Byblos Drive Yards]] - Kidnapped & imprisoned by [[Kalen von Lorell]], ransomed after several months by [[Ximaro Jix]]<br />
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[[Osephus Kuulat]] - Kidnapped by [[Shane Tayjer]] & [[Loorka Zhkar]]<br />
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[[Topovi Kai]] - [[Kingdom of Elysia]] - Kidnapped by [[Yukimura Sentoki]] & ransomed by [[Robert Reynolds]]<br />
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[[Krymen Krysys]] - [[Triumvirate Coalition]]- Kidnapped by [[Dread]]<br />
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[[Soren Thor]] - Kidnapped & murdered by [[Dread]]<br />
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[[Zephyr Lathillion]]-[[Triumvirate Coalition]] - Kidnapped & murdered by [[Dread]]<br />
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[[Shan Sei`Dza]] - Unidentified origins Bounty Hunter - Murdered by [[Loorka Zhkar]]<br />
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[[Adrastos Skittles]] - Unidentified origins - Murdered by [[Yukimura Sentoki]]<br />
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[[Fang Kin]] - Red Phantom Leader - Kidnapped by [[Yalan`kir Dirosk]]<br />
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[[Vor Talgak]] - [[Sienar Technologies]] Merchant Fleet Captain - Kidnapped by Brao Vinklo<br />
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[[Morne Sabaoth]] - [[New Republic]] - Intelligence Agent - Murdered by [[Yukimura Sentoki]]<br />
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[[Braf Savek]] - [[Tresario Star Kingdom]] - Intelligence Agent - Murdered by [[Ximo Jobal]]<br />
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[[Gideon Hayzleblood]] - Unidentified origins Bounty Hunter - Captured & murdered by [[Alexander Blackforge]]<br />
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== Select History==<br />
'''<br />
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===Year 15===<br />
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Approximately Day 150, Shane Tayjer founder and leader of [[Dread]] pirates conducted a trade aboard a ship in a secluded area of space. The victim who boards the vessel is retired Imperial Sith Daisuke "Dot" Haines. Unaware he is walking into a trap Daisuke is soon kidnapped by Tayjer who explains he will be released if he relinquishes his double bladed light saber. Daisuke attempts to deal with the pirate stating he did not have his light saber with him, but ultimately fails and is slain by Dread 2nd in Command [[Kyota Navic]]. While searching the fallen Sith's body, Tayjer locates the weapon and takes it as a prize. The event goes on to mark the first of many kidnaps and murders conducted by [[Dread]].<br />
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On approximately day 210 Austin Tech Shipyards a ship manufacturing organization was shut down following a looting during several market trades, by Dread pirates [[Kalen von Lorell]] along with leader Shane Tayjer. Days before the closure of the rising ship production company, founder of the organization Jonas Austin issued several bounties on the [[Dread]] members along with affiliates [[Zann Consortium]] . An event which cast a cloud of suspicion over owner Jonas who claimed he was unable to pay back customers who had been stolen from by Kalen, but was able to set extremely high rewards for warrants, which he could pay. In the time that followed up until closure of the group, Austin Tech would come under much scrutiny from the same public eyes the owner appealed to for pursuit of the criminals that had robbed him.<br />
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===Year 16===<br />
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Approximately day 20, While engaged in violent civil war between Zann and rogue [[Dark Star Hellions]] , under the banner of [[Alliance Special Operations]] lead by [[Xakic Jix]], [[Dread]] pirate and former Defiler [[Juan Vargez]] lead a cadre of pirates onto planet Krmar rescuing former Hellion, [[Robert Reynolds]], from captivity within the planets head quarters. The event transpired with no casualties on either side and later inspired Reynolds himself to leave the Consortium and join the gang of raiders.<br />
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Approximately day 140, Dread under leadership of [[Ximaro Jix]] coordinated attacks with Zann against [[Black Sun]], resulting in [[Dread]] Quartermaster at the time, [[Robert Reynolds]] along with other Dread crew capturing a member of the enemy crime syndicate and executing them. Along with Consortium's own attacks which were perpetrated prior, Black Sun later issued what a appeared to be priceless bounties on both [[Zann Consortium]] and [[Dread]] for their relentless assaults of the large [[Imperial Union]] industrial syndicate.<br />
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===Year 17===<br />
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Approximately Day 120 , Following several failed attempts by [[New Republic]] to attack Zann or apprehend crime lord [[Ximaro Jix]], Morne Sabaoth a rebel agent joined [[Dread]] attempting to disrupt the organization which was then under leadership of [[Aeneas Blishtar]]. Unable to successfuly lure out pirates of the organization, Mourne was captured while attempting to sabotage [[Dread]] operations in the outer rim. While in custody Sabaoth explained he had been sent by New Republic Intelligence NRI's previous statements they would no longer pursue any affiliates of Zann, to Ximaro himself. For his honesty and integrity, Aeneas sentenced Morne to death, who was killed by pirate [[Yukimura Sentoki]].<br />
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On Day 166, the system of Drup, in the Saijo sector was found by [[Zann Consortium]]. Unbeknownst the galaxy at large and media sources, shortly before the discovery, an unidentified Dread pirate female within the organization of Ever Light Transportation and a Zann agent coordinated, influenced, and tricked the system searchers who had actually discovered the system prior to Zann. The pirate involved convinced both Ever Light leader Kray Voh and client [[Anax Noctru]] that the system that was located, had been much further away than their original search and sent them on a two day journey into deep space. When Voh realized he'd been tricked, he responded publicly by verbally attacking his own members and issuing out random bounties on various individuals he felt were responsible, but was proven unsuccessful in his claims. This event was later speculated to have caused several members of the prestigious transportation group to leave, in fear of their own lives.<br />
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===Year 18===<br />
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On Approximately Day 50, The gang with Ximaro at the helm intercepted an [[Endless Endeavors]] transportation ship moving fine goods. As a result the pilot of the popular courier and manufacturing service was kidnapped by the pirates. After several days of negotiating, the incident was resolved quietly with minimal public attention. <br />
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Day 128 The Scourge pirate outfit dissolved following a conflict with [[Dread]] pirates. The violence ensued in previous weeks when a former member of a rogue cell of Dread buccaneers known as [[The Black Light Pirates]] , and current leader of The Scourge, Sy`ko Sacul kidnapped [[Dread]] member [[Yalan`kir Dirosk]] for unknown reasons. Rather than negotiate for their unproven pirates life [[Dread]] retaliated against their enemies from within utilizing long time proven pirate, Zade Soze. As a result of the assault, Sacul himself would later go into hiding to avoid further [[Dread]] attacks. Following the disbanding of Scourge pirates, [[Zane Apex]] leader of Dread, explained clemency would be given to all former members of The Scourge, who wished to join Dread, without tribute. Zane went on to explain that while Dread did not disband the opposing crew themselves, had Sy`ko not challenged [[Dread]]; his organization would still be thriving. Zane went on to issue an additional statement to all of Sacul's former members to not follow in their former leaders footsteps, or those of the misguided crew [[The Black Light Pirates]] which was attacked into submission, which Sacul was once a part of.<br />
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| name = Zann Consortium<br />
| image = [[Image:Zann_Consortium.svg.png|150px]]<br />
| type = Anarcho-syndicalism<br />
| hos = Krestviniic [[Ximaro Jix]]<br />
| hog = Kominiic [[Kyota Navic]]<br />
| affiliation = [[Shadow Dominion]]<br />
| territory = [[Inner Rim]]<br />
*[[Callia (Sector) | Callia]]<br />
[[Mid Rim]]<br />
*[[Hewett (Sector) | Hewett]]<br />
*[[Qiilura (Sector) | Qiilura]]<br />
[[Outer Rim]]<br />
*[[Saijo (Sector) | Saijo]]<br />
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| capital = Ord Vaxal<br />
| language = Galactic Basic<br />
| currency = [[Galactic Credit]]s<br />
| from =<br />
| founded = [[Year 13|Year 13 Day 305]] (as Mercenaries) <br /> [[Year 16|Year 16 Day 191]] (as a Government)<br />
| dissolved = <br />
| status = Active<br />
| holosite = [http://www.zannconsortium.com Zann Consortium]<br />
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The '''Zann Consortium''', established [[Year 13|Year 13 Day 305]], is a galactic entity located in the mid-eastern part of the [[galaxy]] in the [[Inner Rim]].<br />
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Originally established as a mercenary group, it has expanded into a large crime syndicate often categorized as a terrorist entity that reaches into almost every corporation or government in the galaxy. Engineered and founded on the ideals of [[Ximaro Jix]], Zann Consortium maintains its long-term objective to influence and corrupt all sentient life to their cause.<br />
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Since its initial mercenary inception, the Zann Consortium has profited from attacking many significant governments and organizations, ultimately leading to its restructuring into a galactic government. Most of the technology the government gains is through its affiliation with the black market, and its [[Zann Consortium Ranks#Defilers | Defilers]] who are known for their assassinations, piracy, subversion, sabotage, and acts of terrorism.<br />
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==Overview==<br />
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Zann Consortium's political system was built upon the principle of centralization. While the Zann Consortium constitution formally guarantees the protection of sentient rights, in practice no limits on freedom of expression, and the government rarely supervises the lives of citizens.<br />
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The ruling party is the Defiler's Circle. The Circle has been in power since the organization's creation. Elections occur only in single-candidate races where the candidate is selected efficiently beforehand by the Defiler's Circle, having proven they were capable leaders within the crime syndicate.<br />
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Ximaro Jix currently leads the government as [[Zann Consortium Ranks#Krestviniic | Krestviniic]], or head of the crime syndicate, succeeding [[Kyota Navic]] who ran the Consortium following Ximaro's reign since its inception.<br />
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The official head of internal operations for the syndicate often called the head of government, or [[Zann Consortium Ranks#Kominiic | Kominiic]]. Kyota Navic is the Second-in-Command, succeeding [[Greyson Abrams]], who now leads the [[NexCore Mining Corporation]] as CEO. <br />
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The status of the military has enhanced over the years, and it occupies the center of the Zann Consortium political system; all the social sectors are forced to follow the military spirit and adopt military methods. Ximaro Jix's public activity focuses heavily on the on-the-spot guidance of places and events related to the military.<br />
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==History==<br />
'''<br />
===Year 14===<br />
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'''Assault on Koros Spaceworks'''<br />
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On Day 342, nationalized subsidiary [[Koros Spaceworks]] of the [[Krath Dynasty]] government was looted by '''Namma Craken''', niece to [[Tapar Craken]]. The estimated amount taken in credits and assets was estimated to be five billion in total. Also, rumors suggested as many as five hostages were taken. Krath Dynasty issued a five-hundred million credit bounty for Ximaro Jix<ref name="Krath Dynasty Bounties">[http://swc-krath.net/krath-dynasty/trade-ban-list/ Krath Dynasty Trade Bans and Bounties]</ref> for his repeated attacks on Krath Dynasty. Particularly, for assisting in what was regarded as engineering the plan, and what several Krath Officials including leader [[Lazarus Kell]] of the Krath Dynasty government proclaim was corrupting Namma Craken.<br />
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[[Lilitu Ningaz]] was also placed on the bounty list at four-hundred and fifty million credits.<ref name="Krath Dynasty Bounties"/><br />
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Namma identified herself to be a member of the Zann Consortium covert operations group known as the Defilers. Namma's actions and statements earned her a four-hundred million credit bounty as well<ref name="Krath Dynasty Bounties"/>, later issued by Lazarus Kell who felt she was no longer corrupted merely.<br />
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It was speculated around Krath Dynasty for quite some time that Zann Consortium Defilers were planning an attack; however, it was Namma Craken who ultimately was the perpetrator. Lilitu Ningaz stated to Krath officials she was the one who had recruited Namma quite sometime earlier and put the plan in motion.<br />
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Despite the controversy and frequent denial by Krath regarding the looting and kidnappings, Krath Dynasty posted bounties on all members of Ximaro's former [[Dark Star Hellions]] founding members as well as all members of Zann Consortium.<ref name="Krath Dynasty Bounties"/><br />
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'''The Mercenary Guild and Sabotage'''<br />
{{Main|Battle of Churnis}}<br />
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On Day 343, the following day after the Koros Spaceworks looting, Zann Consortium confirmed rumors that Defilers had successfully rendered eight planets uncontrolled in the sector of [[Churnis]] after the leader of the [[Mercenary Guild]] government failed to negotiate terms with Ximaro Jix.<br />
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At a public venue, [[Xakic Jix]], Ximaro's younger brother, explained they had been working with and assisting the longtime friend and rogue [[Sith#Ranks|Sith Lord]] [[Myn Kuat]] with his revenge on the government he created and once controlled.<br />
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During a series of attacks carried out by Ximaro and his covert operations members infiltrated, the Consortium aimed to demoralize the Mercenary Guild and ultimately collapse the government. After the attacks began, some members of Guild resigned from their positions within the government in an attempt to avoid any harm.<br />
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Shortly after the attacks began, it was clear that the Guild was not suitably prepared to repel a coordinated regime of chaos encroaching upon their worlds. In response, '''Pietre Hunimen''', leader of the Mercenary Guild, urged the [[Galactic Empire]] for assistance on the advice of his second in command. Assessing the situation and realizing the continued threat to the rule of law that the Consortium posed to smaller and fringe governments, the [[Emperor]] agreed to send forces to aid the Guild. As their first step, the Galactic Empire notified Ximaro Jix that they would be providing military assistance to the Mercenary Guild throughout the Churnis sector and that continued acts of aggression by Zann personnel would result in the Empire considering them an enemy. Despite the warning, members of Zann Consortium and Dark Star Hellions were seen to be continuing attacks against the Guild's assets, stating that they would depart once their task was complete and when the Galactic Empire had received their message of bowing to none. <br />
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The ground forces of the Consortium continued shutting down the Mercenary Guild assets throughout Churnis, enabling them to seize land as the local security forces remained preoccupied. As a result of the continued vandalism by the Consortium, the Mercenary Guild began to look for alternative ways of trying to bring the situation under control after Pietre had admitted that the Guild was unable to halt the Consortium's efforts to destabilize the region efficiently.<br />
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Realizing that he could not regain control of the situation, Pietre offered to sell the Churnis sector to the Galactic Empire, to which a multi-billion credit deal was quickly arranged with the Empire. The sale of the Churnis sector to the Empire ended The Mercenary Guild's stewardship of the region<ref name="ChurnisSale">[http://holocron.swcombine.com/wiki/Year_14 TMG Turnover Planets to GE - Year 14 Days 343 and 345]</ref> and the transition of the territory to the temporary rule of [[Moff|Grand Moff]] '''Wummer Malephar''' under the Emperor's direction. <ref name="ChurnisNow">[http://holocron.swcombine.com/wiki/Churnis Churnis Holocron]</ref> The Consortium had succeeded in ousting The Mercenary Guild from power in the sector. Soon after, only to see the arrival of the Empire's forces with a statement from the Emperor that Imperial presence would be limited to re-establishing control and transitioning the sector to a new government at a later date.<br />
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At the end of Zann Consortium's sabotage that forced the Mercenary Guild to sell the sector to a galactic superpower, Ximaro stated that the Consortium's work had been completed.<br />
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===Year 15===<br />
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'''The Octagon League Takeover'''<br />
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On Day 166, the galaxy would observe crime lord Ximaro Jix re-emerge, taking over [[The_Octagon_League_(Year_13)|The Octagon League]] with deadly force, alongside Defiler Cell Leader [[Zane Apex]] and several other cell members.<br />
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During the events that lead to this takeover, Leader [[Gamba Jaboli]] was captured by Ximaro personally and given the option to hand over The Octagon League to the criminal collective for which Zann Consortium resides over. Gamba made three requests during this makeover and offered Ximaro an alternative to killing him. However, the situation was unable to be resolved and Zane Apex ultimately executed Gamba Jaboli.<br />
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With The Octagon League now destroyed<ref name="TOLYear15D167">[http://holocron.swcombine.com/wiki/Year_15 Octagon League Dissolved - Year 15 Day 167]</ref> <ref name="RNNGamba"> [http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=36536&category=20 Gamba Jaboli Murdered by Zann Consortium]</ref>, Ximaro Jix vowed he would reboot the once known [[Galactic Alliance]] weapons supplier and [[New Republic]] [[Private_Sector_Agreement_(New_Republic)|PSA]] under a Zann banner, making the organization far more efficient then its founder had. Ximaro notified some of Gamba's employees that no harm would come to them except the initial attack which Xakic Jix, leader of the Dark Star Hellions, initially performed. This act involved killing '''Kraak Ak-Xaiva''' to convince the New Republic that it was Hellions in the open offensive and not Zann in the shadows.<br />
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'''Kuat Systems Engineering Sabotage'''<br />
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On Day 175, '''Vussek Kaos''', an Operations Manager for [[Kuat Systems Engineering]] of the Galactic Empire's [[List_of_Imperial_Branches#Ministry_of_Industry|Ministry of Industry]], revealed himself as a Zann Consortium infiltrator with the theft of thirty million credits and theft of over a thousand vehicles from the nationalized Imperial company. The theft resulted in the ownership transfer of ninety-five [[AT-ST|AT-ST's]] and over a thousand other vehicles, including two hundred S74-2 speeders; however, all of these remain secured within Imperial-owned facilities.<br />
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Ximaro Jix later stated that if the Galactic Empire sought to resume production within the affected factories where many of these vehicles remained, then they would more than likely have to remove the vehicles from the facilities and into open cities. If this was done, then this may eventually give Zann Defilers the opportunity to seize the assets if they could gain access to the shielded worlds. The Galactic Empire issued advisories that access to the planets would not be granted to anyone without authorization and reason to be planet-side and that any rumored disruption of factories was mere conjecture and wishful thinking in light of the planned expansion of current Kuat System Engineering production facilities.<br />
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'''Assassination of Andy Longshot'''<br />
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On Day 177, [[Andy Longshot|Andy "Vex" Longshot]], Commodore of [[Pressure Pirates]] and Dark Star Hellions "Original Sergeant at Arms," was intercepted on a trading station in the orbit of planet Ord Vaxal in the [[Vaxal]] system.<br />
Andy walked into a trap that was created and set by Defiler Cell Leader [[Xanxus Drol]] and known Defiler and Pirate of [[Dread]], [[Assurian Fury]], who were both on the scene to ensure Andy would take the bait. Shortly after Vice President of Dark Star Hellions '''Seth Haze''' and Crime Lord of Zann Consortium Ximaro Jix arrived, Andy Longshot found himself barricaded on the trading station. Andy attempted to evade arrest but was quickly subdued and arrested by Haze. Shortly after, Assault Defiler [[Colton Hatfield]] entered into the trading station where Andy was held captive. Colton executed him swiftly and mercilessly despite Andy's pleas to Ximaro to see reason while Vice President Haze stood to watch over the prisoner.<br />
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'''Terrorists in Coruscant'''<br />
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On Day 274, 2nd Lt. '''Rylla Sarat''' of the Galactic Empire revealed herself to be a Defiler of Zann Consortium. Immediately after, she went on to rob an armory aboard the Galactic Empire Lucrehulk ''Bastion''. The robbery became highly disputed throughout the galaxy despite published holo-feeds of the loot taken. During the robbery, 3rd Defiler Sarat, who was assigned to the 1st Imperial Legion, 1st Brigade, also abducted '''Xavier Rayya''' who was already arrested. The robbery took place during an alleged terrorist alert in the system of Coruscant. Zann Consortium stated later that during the alarm, many Defilers kept a lookout in nearby systems for Imperial naval patrols. Among them, Ximaro Jix and Defilers [[Jesse Kilipso]] and Zane Apex were actively involved in loading up the Imperial weaponry and armor as well as securing the Imperial prisoner, who was presumably awaiting trial into custody, being escorted by Sarat at gunpoint.<br />
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A newscast detailing the event was hacked and broadcast by Greyson Abrams on the [[GNS|Galactic News System]] on Day 275.<ref name="Terrorists in Coruscant">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=37352&category=20 GNS: Terrorists in Coruscant - Year 15 Day 275]</ref><br />
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'''Black Sails Prison'''<br />
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On Day 275, after much deliberation, the Zann Consortium would become an official holding facility for syndicate hostages and prisoners. Individuals [[Higelourmi Evervir|Higelourmi "Higgs" Evervir]], '''Softim Elohim''', '''Dyan Schnall''', and Xavier Rayya were the first inmates brought through the doors by prison Defilers who guard the prison's hidden location.<br />
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Higelourmi Everivir, the former leader of [[Byblos Drive Yards]]<ref name="Hig">[http://holocron.swcombine.com/wiki/Year_15 Byblos Drive Yards Leadership Change - Year 15 Day 130]</ref>, was elected to the position of Crew Leader within the prison and charged with the supervision of the other prisoners in their duties. When orders were made to eliminate Dyan Schnall due to alleged misbehavior and administrative decisions within the prison, the knife fell to Everivir. On Day 294, Higelourmi was observed by prison Defilers constraining [[Kubaz]] Dyan Schnall and escorting him to the cell block, executing him with an incision to the nape following a directive was given by 2nd Defiler '''Chazra Chak`na'''. The instruction was issued to either kill Dyan or be executed himself. Though reluctant, Higelourmi later articulated that decimating the prison population via the death sentence was mostly reasonable despite the corruption of the Consortium in light of the unruliness of the people. Everivir eventually went on to state he would execute again as ordered as he felt he ought to obey to preserve his life further. Such orders did ultimately follow as seen the case of Softim Elohim, a rebel agent captured for spying and placed in the prison by the Consortium.<br />
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Elohim was then notified that he was to be executed per Zann Consortium instruction. Softim, in his fear, apparently ate the cheap toxic paint already chipping off the new prison's walls, resulting in his death to avoid a potentially painful death from the death-dealing [[Arcona]]; instead, the chemical cocktail rendered the Alderanian partially comatose. This turn of events went on to further Higelourmi's reputation and humiliation among not just the Consortium, but the Dread pirates who initially captured him. As reports began to circulate through the galaxy of these events, soon numbers of bounty hunter groups reputedly offered to capture Everivir if the Consortium ever allowed the Arcona to be released.<br />
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In fear of his own potentially impending doom despite contrary reports from Everivir, the 2nd Lieutenant of the Galactic Empire Xavier Rayya followed Softim's footsteps choosing to take similar chemicals to eventually leaving himself entirely unaware and in a catatonic state of being identical to Elohim. Xavier expressed extreme paranoia to Black Sails staff explaining he would not end up like Dyan Schall, being killed by an Arcona that was now acting as the prison enforcer of an organization known for not letting sentients go free.<br />
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On Day 319, Eweff Gesorip was slain by Higlourmi, merely days after arriving into Black Sails Prison. Prison Defilers notified "Higgs" that Eweff identified himself as an agent of Imperial Intelligence through Sebastian Von Nex. With no evidence to prove such a claim other than alleged holo log recordings, Zann members allow Higlourmi to determine the young [[Kel Dor]] Gesorip's fate which Higlourmi quickly would, using his combat knife to a kill yet another harmless sentient, despite lack of credible information regarding Eweff's true allegiance.<br />
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Black Sails Prison can be found in the Vaxal system on the planet Caprol.<br />
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===Year 16===<br />
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'''Zann Consortium Retaliation'''<br />
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On Day 32, [[Alliance Special Operations]] (ASO) commander Xakic Jix suffered a loss as '''Qardin "Q" Fal-Cona''', a rogue Hellion himself, would be kidnapped by '''Jarreth Darksky''', a Zann Consortium Defiler, during a training exercise. The kidnapping and later murder of "Q" was a result of when he and other mutinous Hellions, including Seth Haze and [[Xakic Jix]], failed to coup Zann Consortium which ultimately leads to the creation of the alleged rebel mercenary organization ASO. In addition to Zann's retaliation against rogue members, a Hellion named [[Robert Reynolds]] was taken captive during the uprising of the first conflict and was almost simultaneously freed by [[Juan Vargez]] who was accompanied by a small group of Dread pirates.<br />
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On Day 48, Zann Consortium sold Higelourmi Everivir into the slavery of a third party ending his many months in Black Sails Prison.<br />
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On Day 94, Jarreth Darksky brutally murders '''Alana Sinesael''', wife to the late Qardin Fal-Cona, as a message to the Dark Star Hellions rogues that not even their families can evade future retribution from the Zann umbrella for their treachery.<br />
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'''Crossing the Sun'''<br />
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On Day 150, after disputes with [[Black Sun]] associate [[Eris Rosiir]] and Zann Consortium leader Ximaro Jix, Underlord [[Alexander von Ismay]] threatened Consortium leaders along with Ximaro Jix himself. Following the argument, Defilers from Zann Consortium accompanied by Dread pirates were then dispatched to inflict harm upon the illusive corporation. Shortly after the order was issued by Krestviniic [[Ximo Jobal]], Defilers confirmed the slaying of Black Sun intelligence and military personnel.<br />
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On Day 153, Dread issued out a public statement reporting their role in the operation and the success of a combined attack against Black Sun.<ref name="BlackSun153"> [http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=38975&category=20 Black Sun eclipsed by Zann Consortium - Year 16 Day 153]</ref><br />
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On Day 159, [[Jeor Knight]], Regent of Black Sun, confirmed the deaths of three Black Sun members publicly but does not verify their rank or positions.<ref name="BlackSun159"> [http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=39020&category=20 Zann Terror Threat to Black Sun 'Low' - Year 16 Day 159]</ref> Jeor, in addition, issued a galactic bounty against Zann Consortium and its umbrella organizations for terrorist actions against their state. Jeor omitted the details of the amount to be paid open, despite previously stating the risk of further harm had been deemed low.<br />
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'''Taxing the Rebels'''<br />
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On Day 232, a Defiler inside of the government of the [[New Republic]] (NR), posing as an Army 2nd Lt., successfully raided one of the rebel armories. Numerous rebel trooper helmets and uniforms along with E-11b trooper rifles are among the equipment liberated from the supply depot. The Zann agent entered and left without a trace, evading security personnel and surveillance droids. Ximaro Jix later explained to NR officials that the operation was a little taxation on the [[rebellion]] for the rebels own attempts to undermine the terrorist network's activities around the galaxy.<br />
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On Day 240, a New Republic Intelligence agent by the name of '''Thrae Claddlyl''' attempted to lure Ximaro Jix into a trap to assassinate the Zann Consortium leader. He was subdued by a Zann Consortium security team and returned to the New Republic.<br />
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On Day 244, Kominiic Greyson Abrams of Zann Consortium released a GNS post highlighting the attempted assassination and the supply depot liberation.<ref name="NewRepublicAssassinationAttempt">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/display.php?postID=39247 New Republic Fails to Apprehend Zann Leader - Year 16 Day 244]</ref><br />
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===Year 17===<br />
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'''Bacta Thieves'''<br />
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On Day 2, [[Athakam MedTech]] warehouses were raided by a small detachment of Defilers. The raid was conducted from behind [[Tion Hegemony]] borders through the use of a smuggler '''Brao Vinklo'''. No witnesses were able to observe the crime and no innocent civilians were harmed during the operation in which over one thousand healing supplies were stolen. Stolen items included [[bacta]] patches, bacta tanks, as well as refills and healing sticks.<br />
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'''Triumvirate Coalition's Fallen King'''<br />
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On Day 17, news spread across the galaxy that rebel government [[Triumvirate Coalition]] suffered an attack. <ref name="TCOliNoa">[http://www.swc-triumvirate.com/news.php?readmore=468 A Message from Oli Noa - Year 17 Day 17]</ref> Intelligence officials along with Coalition forces confirmed that former Consul and King of Triumvirate '''Rick Fias''' along with Zann second-in-command Greyson Abrams entered the government and looted bank vaults of credits over eleven billion credits . In addition to the credits stolen, Defilers commanded by Greyson changed over ownership paperwork of cities, ships, facilities, raw materials and weapons within Triumvirate territory. Finalizing the attack Greyson, along with Rick, went on to corrupt the local populace and convinced up to five thousand of the government’s primary workforce along with troops to defect against their government. Zann leader Ximaro Jix was present in the territory assisting with the operation. <br />
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The operation happened just days after former Triumvirate Consul '''Dero Racto''' got into a heated argument with Ximaro over a neutral aggression pact Ximaro and Zann were trying to establish with Triumvirate to put an end to Zann's continued attacks against the Coalition. Details of the feud between the Consul and former Crime Lord were left unknown. During the looting, Fias announced he was a Defiler, which Ximaro later confirmed via multiple transmissions. Despite the large physical presence of Zann agents during the assault on the government, neither innocent civilians nor troops of Triumvirate were harmed. Rick went on to explain that any and all citizens found would be taken into custody by Defilers and would be given fair treatment. As Triumvirate Forces rushed to protect their holds, Zann cleared various ships of hostiles in the state's space and was observed present by hundreds of witnesses.<br />
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On Day 18, following a conversation between Ximaro and leader of Triumvirate Coalition '''Oli Noa''', Ximaro transmitted to sources across the galaxy that more attacks against Triumvirate would continue in the future. A GNS article was posted by Kyota Navic detailing the Triumvirate Coalition raid.<ref name="RickFiasTCRaid">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=39587&category=20 Triumvirate Coalition's Fallen King - Year 17 Day 18]</ref><br />
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'''Professional Exporters'''<br />
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On Day 35, Ximaro Jix confirmed to associates and various trade merchants that a Defiler "Asset Recovery" Cell, along with contracted smugglers, successfully removed over five hundred [[X-45 Sniper Rifle | X-45 Sniper Rifles]] registered to Zann Consortium from within Triumvirate Coalition territory. The smuggling operation took place days after a security alert was issued to the entire Coalition. Ximaro explained the individuals involved in the activity conducted the action from within Triumvirate as well as its allies who were performing counter-Zann operations assisting the government. In addition to a large number of rifles recovered, Ximaro went on to explain various other assets were recovered. <br />
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'''The Last of the Jix Siblings'''<br />
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On Day 60, [[Chokk Ovin Jix]], a half-blood, last of the brothers to Ximaro Jix, as well as a member of Dread pirates and Zann Consortium, was captured by Consortium agents. The event followed just months after Chokk's exile from Zann and later development of the [[The Black Light Pirates|Black Light Pirates]] which he utilized to make several attempts to undermine Zann influence and operations. The manhunt for Chokk proved a challenging task for Defilers given Chokk's previous history as a Cell leader in Zann and leader of the Defiler detachment within Dread. During his time in exile, Chokk and his compatriots waged a silent war against Ximaro and Zann, creating partnerships with various groups and working with individuals from the [[Galactic Alliance]] and [[Imperial Union]] to form a partnership to battle the terrorist network. Black Light Pirates were met with massive resistance from Defilers on all fronts, and ultimately Chokk was low on friends. With few allies remaining, Chokk decided it was best to seek alternative safer means to go about various businesses and contacted a reputable force sensitive for a force test. Unbeknownst to Chokk, the force user was part of Zann's large umbrella, and he was detained and later transported by Zann's Bounty Hunter cell to a location unknown.<br />
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'''Get Jawa'''<br />
{{See also|Yar'll ganar at nar dralshy`a}}<br />
On Day 140, three enemy sleeper agents confronted Kominiic Greyson Abrams attempting a capture. The attempted apprehension contributed to the immediate death of Kyoto Onren, who was taken down by Greyson personally. The other two assassins, A`yala A`dia, and Jax Xanbot fled the scene but were later captured and killed by additional Zann forces including members from their special security force and Insurgency Cell 3. In the days following the attack, no organizations would claim the attack.<br />
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'''Stand Off'''<br />
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On Day 185, Defiler infiltrators of Zann Consortium gained favorable information while posing as scouts for mercenary transport organization Ever Light. Ever Light was planning on locating the system of [[Drup (System) | Drup]] for their client [[Anax Noctru]]. Soon after receiving the data, Zann agents determined the system did exist once they veered off course while following the mercenaries. The Zann agent, along with a pirate of Dread, then went on to mislead the leader of Ever Light, '''Kray Voh''', into believing that the system of Drup was not found and that one much further away had been located. <br />
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The operation to invade the system of Drup would prove fruitful as Zann Defilers, space expeditionary forces, and rescue operators flooded into that area of space. They would soon be met by [[Rift Alliance]] [RA] troops, in what would later become a standoff between Zann insurgents and Rift Alliance members in which RA would frequently contradict itself. <br />
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Initially, the Alliance attempted to threaten Zann with force through their spokesperson of Krath Dynasty, Lord [[Jeraq Moridin]]; however, soon after would try peace despite secretly attempting to attack Zann ground units. Following both incidents, Zann would observe Rift officials frequently contradicting their stance about why the actions had taken place from their business partners. Lord [[Solarius Masha]] soon after joined with Jeraq officially in what he stated was an attempt to gain Zann as allies. <br />
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Soon after the arrival of Lord Masha, Lord Jeraq Moridin was mysteriously reported deceased by both Krath and Rift officials not long after he changed his stance advocating for peace with the rival government, in which his state had a long-standing feud with that had ended in Dynasty losses on several occasions in the past. No official identification was given to Jeraq's body, and rumors continued to circulate about who was responsible, or if Moridin was even genuinely deceased.<br />
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After several days of aggressive posturing and occasionally hostile negotiations from both organizations, including more failed attempts from RA to provoke Zann agents strike first, armed soldiers and pilots of Rift retreated from the system of Drup allowing Zann to colonize the system without further incident. This event removed all potential for future possibilities of peace with the umbrella which RA had claimed it wanted.<br />
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Following successful colonization Lord Ximaro Jix, along with Greyson Abrams and other high command of Zann, issued transmissions to the leaders of the RA council that their poor communication and lack of trust for one another was evident by their inability to coordinate an offensive to provide a significant resistance against Zann, or even coordinate a successful attack. Ximaro went on to state RA lies of friendship and attempts to deceive the rogue state of Zann would not go unpunished if RA organizations tried such actions in the future.<br />
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'''Consequences'''<br />
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On Day 246, a business associate of Zann Consortium '''A`zol Surek''', leader of ''Warrington and Surek Industries'' [WSI], was taken into custody after abusing his longtime relationship with the Consortium to undermine Zann legitimate business ventures and turn recruitment efforts of like-minded traders and associates against Zann for WSI benefit. A`zol was taken by Seth Haze without incident and was transported to Black Sails Prison with the understanding once he paid his debt to Zann, he would be released if he chose not to be executed. Lord Ximaro Jix stated in a closed transmission to the remainder of the fledgling organization, which Zann helped Surek engineer through a sizable amount of planetary assistance for production centers, that no harm would come to employees of the company; however A`zol would have to suffer the consequences of his actions and betrayal for secretly violating the confidential business relationship of Zann for his agenda.<br />
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On Day 247, just 24 hours after his capture and agreement to suffer the consequences for his mistakes, A`zol was found unconscious and unresponsive in his cell at Black Sails Prison. The reasons for and the circumstances surrounding A`zol's sudden sickness remain unknown.<br />
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'''Interference'''<br />
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On Day 331, trader and information broker [[Looma Karwt]] were assassinated by Seth Haze of Cell 5 overseen by Zann Circle member Kyota Navic. Looma was captured immediately after Consortium agents rescued him from alleged kidnapper Fritjof Blom. Moments before he was killed, unbeknownst to Looma, the Defilers who were supposedly coming to his aid had been tracking Looma for some time for sharing Zann information with organization enemies. <br />
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The execution of Looma came just days after [[The Death Watch|Death Watch]] leader [[Peter Max]] murdered Intelligence Officer [[Acelin Dominia]] of [[The Pentastar Alignment]] for his organization interfering with Zann affairs on separate occasions. The act became the first act of the [[Shadow Dominion]] alliance.<br />
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===Year 18===<br />
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'''Assets Are Weakness'''<br />
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On Day 10, '''Riipa Tinka''' of the [[Horizon Corporation]], a small manufacturing group, was kidnapped by Overseer Kyota Navic. Moments before his capture, Riipa had been lured into a trap area by Kyota after requesting he be able to remove assets from Zann premises. Allowed to enter into a secure Zann storage facility, Riipa was placed under arrest by Navic who explained he was being kidnapped. Soon after that, an intense negotiation of freedom ensued, with Riipa which lasted a week. Eventually, Tinka was able to buy his freedom from his captor and was released paying close to 150 million in credits to Overseer Navic for his safe return. Navic later confirmed to various individuals of the galaxy that the kidnapping had been perpetrated by him alone and was not representative of anything Zann related and he was surprised the Horizon group would not do anything to assist their valued member.<br />
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'''One Rogue Down'''<br />
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On Day 47, news broke across the galaxy of the successful assassination of Commodore [[Jeff Knight]] of [[Rogue Squadron]] by Defilers lead by Seth Haze commander of Zann's 'Cell 5'. In the weeks prior the murder, rogue members were observed attacking Zann's manufacturing group, Black Hole Manufacturing. Despite repeated requests for diplomacy from the Consortium, the rebels continued to decline explaining that it was their right to attack Zann as its enemy. Zann Consortium's response engineered by then Circle member Kyota Navic was the removal of the rogue’s senior commanding officer, leader of Saber Fleet, Jeff Knight. The Commodore was kidnapped, and executed as a message to the galaxy of Zann's continued lethality, and a statement of the rising new Krestvinic Navic that Zann would continue to deal with its enemies with extreme prejudice. <br />
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'''Dulling the Edge'''<br />
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On Day 132, the galaxy would observe the final breaths of the organization ''Edge-9'' lead by the now dissolved Dark Star Hellions oldest traitor [[Xark Jephego]]. In the days before the closure of the organization, Defiler infiltrators released a volley of attacks inside of the anarchist group disrupting business and demoralizing its members. Despite resistance from Edge members and the size of the fledgling group, they were unable to recover from the anarchy released inside of their group which eventually led to several of their members turning against them demonstrating the ferocity of Zann Consortium. Unable to fend off against an unknown enemy in its last moments, Jephego started executing his members at random further weakening morale within his outfit, in hopes it would save his group. The combined actions of Xark and the corruption of Defilers within his organization brought closure to the company known as Edge-9.<br />
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'''Crimson over Glom Tho'''<br />
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On Day 174, news broke of a successful Zann Consortium plot to loot [[Corporate Alliance]] (a member of the [[Rim Commonality]]). Correspondents identified that '''Koby Navarro''' of ''Matukai Dragons'', a Krath Dynasty mercenary front, was influenced by second-in-command [[Shall Ti]], a known Consortium associate, to murder the trading group head [[Elm Aran]]. Initially believed to be successful in preventing Shall from looting assets from the Alliance, Krath seized planetary assets in hopes to prevent Zann Consortium from taking control of the system; however, were later let down when the government of [[Confederacy of Independent Systems]] (CIS) intervened and later worked out an arrangement with Zann to retain ownership of two planetary holdings. The event would spark even more controversy as in the days to come CIS, along with Zann, would sign a joint defense contract for the protection of the system of [[Glom Tho]].<br />
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'''Chiss Conflict'''<br />
<br />
On Day 200, [[Chiss Ascendancy]] elected to leave the Rim Commonality following increased pressure by Krestviniic Ximaro Jix on the alliance through use of Defilers and other known Zann tactics. Openly admitting his disdain for the organization and citing previous hostile interactions, Ximaro explained for every standard week the Ascendancy remained in the neutral alliance, there would be a consequence for Commonality's defiance. Initially rumors circulated that Rim Commonality Archon Solarius Masha (leader of Commonality member organization [[The Pentastar Alignment]]) was uninterested in complying with the crime lord's request, but soon following the departure of more allies and an alleged assassination, the Chiss political group left the alliance. Chiss leader and former Rim Commonality Vice-Archon [[Reius Rothschild]], as well as his second-in-command [[Prard`aga Rono]], argued that the operation was the continuation of a war begun with the Aran assassination.<br />
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In its aftermath, Ximaro stated no harm would further come to the Rim Commonality coming to a peace agreement with the neutral conglomerate.<br />
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===Year 19===<br />
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'''Back With A Vengeance'''<br />
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On Day 142, Zann Consortium engaged in warfare on the planet Vectinia in the Hewett sector. Following an address to the public,<ref name="LossOfEpic">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/display.php?postID=42419 A Loss of Epic Proportions - Year 19 Day 142]</ref> Ximaro Jix explained that Zann Consortium, along with allies The Death Watch and Dread, was engaged in conflict with the [[Trade Federation]], [[Ailon Nova Guard]] and their alliance, the [[Galactic Concordiate]]. While these forces fought for control of the planet, '''Kohl Straffer''' and members of the Ailon Nova Guard looted billions of credits worth of assets which included twenty [[MC-60|MC-60s]], twenty [[MC-80a|MC-80As]], and over four hundred [[T-65_X-wing_Starfighter|T-65 X-wing Starfighters]].<br />
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In the following weeks, Kohl Straffer would make his own organization known as the '''Nova Blades''' and join the Shadow Dominion alliance.<br />
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By the end of the conflict, the Shadow Dominion had succeeded in their war against the Galactic Concordiate. The battle forced them to retreat in spite of what many galactic officials stating that the Shadow Dominion was outgunned, outnumbered, and unable to stop the opposing forces from taking the planet. Various rumors spread throughout the HoloNet regarding the mass scale theft; however, nothing was ever confirmed on how much of the restricted technologies Zann Consortium had actually received. Casualties were also never confirmed regarding specific numbers, despite media footage showing Defilers along with their allies decimating builders across the planet in efforts to destroy morale and weaken their enemies infrastructure planetside.<ref name="GreedandClarity">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/display.php?postID=42426 Greed and Clarity - The Fall of Vectinia - Year 19 Day 151]</ref><br />
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==Territories==<br />
{{See also|Vaxal (System)}}<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Ord Vaxal Moon ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan C ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Hot-no_atmosphere.png|border|Hot/no Atmosphere]] || Caprol ||4x4<br />
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| [[File:Gas_giant.png|border|Gas Giant]] || Irfan ||16x16<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan A ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan B ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan D ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan E ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan F ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan G ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Cold-no_atmosphere.png|border|Cold/no Atmosphere]] || Pheon ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Pheon A ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Pheon B ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Thira.png|border|Hot/no Atmosphere]] || Thira ||3x3<br />
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| [[File:Hot-no_atmosphere.png|border|Moon]] || Thira Moon ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Hot-no_atmosphere.png|border|Hot/no Atmosphere]] || Drup I ||13x13<br />
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| [[File:Gas_giant.png|border|Gas Giant]] || Drup II ||16x16<br />
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| [[File:Hot-no_atmosphere.png|border|Hot/no Atmosphere]] || Drup III ||14x14<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Drup Alpha ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Drup Beta ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Drupsteroid ||1x1<br />
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==Government and Politics==<br />
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Zann Consortium functions as a highly centralized, one-party republic. It is a self-described revolutionary and socialist state "guided in its activities by the freedom and individuality idea." The Defilers Circle has an unknown number of members but dominates every aspect of Zann Consortium politics. It has four satellite organizations: Dread pirates, NexCore Mining Corporation, and a ground force Death Watch. All four participated in the internal affairs of the state. Another highly influential structure is the independent Defiler military force. Kyota Navic heads all major structures, as well as a member of the Defilers Circle, and "Kominiic" of Zann Consortium. Ximaro Jix is the syndicate's "Krestviniic" (Lord) who ultimately has final say over all circle decisions and has the right to reverse anything done.<br />
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[[File:Zannconsortiumcityscape.png]]<br />
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===Ideologies===<br />
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The Consortium ideology is the cornerstone of party works and government operations. Its core tenets are economic self-sufficiency, military self-reliance, and an independent foreign policy. The roots of Consortium were made up of a complex mixture of factors, including the cult of personality centered on Ximaro Jix, the conflict with pro-Imperial and pro-Rebellion dissenters, and Zann Consortium's affinity with the black market.<br />
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It was initially promoted as a "creative application" of anarchism but described by state propaganda as "only scientific thought." Consortium's concepts of self-reliance have thus evolved with time and circumstances but still provide the groundwork for the severe austerity, sacrifice, and discipline demanded by the growing culture of criminals on most planets allowing Zann draw only the best talent for its ranks.<br />
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===Law Enforcement===<br />
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Zann Consortium has special courts in place which are handled by the Defilers Circle and appointed magistrates for only the most extreme circumstances of individuals committing acts of espionage or conspiring with enemies of the rogue state as well as heinous acts against life forms.<br />
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The penal code is based on the principle of ''nullum crimen sine lege'' (no crime without a law) but remains a tool for political control despite several amendments reducing ideological influence. The Defilers Circle and their judges carry out legal procedures related to not only criminal and civil matters but also political cases as well. Political prisoners are sent to labor camps or executed, while criminals are often embraced and not punished for offenses, barring crimes against families, women, and children.<br />
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Gangs have a significant presence on all planets, within urban and rural areas and help stimulate the planetary economy through a wide range of criminal activities. The most considerable gang spanning 7 of Zann's 15 planets Dark Star Hellions maintain strong ties with the other minor ruling bodies, represented by Dread (pirates), The Black Hole Gang (pirates) and Bloodscar (pirates and swoop gang). Each acts as not only a group that ensures each citizen remains sovereign and free to live their lives as they please but also as a security force for planetary issues when they arise. <br />
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While most planets live void of laws and governed by gangs, some remain strictly industrialized under the NexCore Mining Corporation and the Consortium's infrastructural division. Citizens wishing to leave their homeworld in search a proper wage and stable career are encouraged to join. Security and law enforcement among the corporations remains tight and is handled by The Circle's special security force of Defilers known as Byveks.<br />
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===Society===<br />
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Sentient-rights in Zann Consortium has a history that predates the establishment of the state. Anarchistic in nature, Zann Consortium regards rights as universal, explaining that only individuals with cruel and unusual dispositions or enemy ties are to be sought after for removal of rights. All of the citizens are permitted to engage in all forms of vice or trade they see fit. Due to the relaxed nature of Zann on planetary citizens, drug production and usage, as well as gambling and smuggling operations are familiar places in all cities.<br />
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Zann Consortium's official stance is that under their rule individual rights are open and every citizen may practice what is called "5th freedom" on any of the colonized planets not designated for corporate economic development.<br />
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The 5th freedom explains that individuals who engage in unlawful activities can reap the benefits as they see fit through any mean necessary on any planet where sentient rights fall under the freedom act. However, sentient's not engaged in such activities who wish to live on their own in the wilderness or within cities promoting their private independent trade and survival are protected on Zann's citizen safety law, and anyone found infringing upon their rights will suffer consequences from the Consortium.<br />
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===Military===<br />
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The Zann Consortium military is divided into the ground forces, navy, and Defiler Cells. Zann relies on military droids, such as [[Battle Droid|Battle Droids]], Mark I Assault Droids, and [[T-Series Tactical Droid|T-Series Tactical Droids]], as and mercenary ground assault as their primary ground force. Citizens wishing to join the Consortium are often drafted as mercenaries and are given opportunities to work alongside Consortium agents leading ground operations. Zann places no restrictions on age, gender or race for anyone wishing to become a mercenary.<br />
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Notably, the Zann Consortium is known for their Defilers. Defilers are elite agents who are dispatched to various systems to perform covert crimes and warfare moreover known as "corruption" against various governments and corporations. Defilers are made up of many different humanoids and non-human species, trained and conditioned to serve the Zann Consortium above all others and concealed under a distinctive uniform of red armor.<br />
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The training for the agents is notoriously difficult with a high failure rate. Recruits undergo months of mental and physical conditioning to prepare them to become an agent of Zann.<br />
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A special security force of Defilers known as Byveks provides corporate and private security to citizens involved in economic development and to Circle members of the syndicate.<br />
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===Foreign Relations===<br />
Zann Consortium is recognized in intergalactic law as a sovereign state of the galaxy. Zann Consortium has a multifaceted foreign policy. As of Year 17, it maintains diplomatic relations with several governments and many major corporate entities. The foreign policy is determined by the Kominiic and implemented by the Circle of Defilers.<br />
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As a successor to a former mercenary corporation, Zann Consortium's galactic political status has often been debated, particularly about unipolar and multi-polar views on the galactic spectrum. While Zann Consortium is commonly accepted as an active high power, in recent years, it has been characterized by some as a potential superpower.<br />
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Zann Consortium maintains strong and confident relations with several independently aligned corporations and governments.<br />
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An essential aspect of Zann Consortium's relations with the majority of Republican and Allied entities is the criticism of Zann Consortium's political system and sentient rights management by other powers, the galactic mass media, and leading political analysts. In particular, such organizations consider the Zann Consortium to have not enough common attributes and to allow too many political rights and civil liberties to its citizens. Zann Consortium dismisses these claims and openly criticizes Republican and Allied watchdogs explaining its citizens know "true freedom."<br />
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==Economy==<br />
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Zann Consortium has a developing, high-income market economy with enormous natural resources, particularly [[tibannagas]] and [[quantum]]. Since the beginning of Year 16, higher domestic consumption and greater political stability have bolstered economic growth. The country ended Year 16 with its fourth straight year of growth but has slowed with the decline in the price of tibannagas and quantum. Growth was primarily driven by corporate espionage and raids, as opposed to mineral extraction and exports.<br />
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Tibannagas and various metals account for more than 80% of exports galactic wide. With the Triumvirate Coalition looting at the beginning of Year 17, Zann Consortium was able to repay all of its past debts and increase average citizen wealth and quality of life substantially.<br />
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Zann Consortium maintains an ever growing amount of industrial plants and shipyards to increase their overall production. By late Year 16, Zann Consortium has completed as many as eight Shipyard II's in their home system alone, all working at full capacity with more being developed monthly.<ref name="VaxalShipyards">[http://www.swcombine.com/rules/?Galaxy_Map&systemID=1610 System of Vaxal - Last Updated Year 16 Day 364]</ref><br />
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| name = Zann Consortium<br />
| image = [[Image:Zann_Consortium.svg.png|150px]]<br />
| type = Anarcho-syndicalism<br />
| hos = Krestviniic [[Ximaro Jix]]<br />
| hog = Kominiic [[Kyota Navic]]<br />
| affiliation = [[Shadow Dominion]]<br />
| territory = [[Inner Rim]]<br />
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| capital = Ord Vaxal<br />
| language = Galactic Basic<br />
| currency = [[Galactic Credit]]s<br />
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| founded = [[Year 13|Year 13 Day 305]] (as Mercenaries) <br /> [[Year 16|Year 16 Day 191]] (as a Government)<br />
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| holosite = [http://www.zannconsortium.com Zann Consortium]<br />
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The '''Zann Consortium''', established [[Year 13|Year 13 Day 305]], is a galactic entity located in the mid-eastern part of the [[galaxy]] in the [[Inner Rim]].<br />
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Originally established as a mercenary group, it has expanded into a large crime syndicate often categorized as a terrorist entity that reaches into almost every corporation or government in the galaxy. Engineered and founded on the ideals of [[Ximaro Jix]], Zann Consortium maintains its long-term objective to influence and corrupt all sentient life to their cause.<br />
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Since its initial mercenary inception, the Zann Consortium has profited from attacking many significant governments and organizations, ultimately leading to its restructuring into a galactic government. Most of the technology the government gains is through its affiliation with the black market, and its [[Zann Consortium Ranks#Defilers | Defilers]] who are known for their assassinations, piracy, subversion, sabotage, and acts of terrorism.<br />
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==Overview==<br />
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Zann Consortium's political system was built upon the principle of centralization. While the Zann Consortium constitution formally guarantees the protection of sentient rights, in practice no limits on freedom of expression, and the government rarely supervises the lives of citizens.<br />
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The ruling party is the Defiler's Circle. The Circle has been in power since the organization's creation. Elections occur only in single-candidate races where the candidate is selected efficiently beforehand by the Defiler's Circle, having proven they were capable leaders within the crime syndicate.<br />
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Ximaro Jix currently leads the government as [[Zann Consortium Ranks#Krestviniic | Krestviniic]], or head of the crime syndicate, succeeding [[Kyota Navic]] who ran the Consortium following Ximaro's reign since its inception.<br />
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The official head of internal operations for the syndicate often called the head of government, or [[Zann Consortium Ranks#Kominiic | Kominiic]]. Kyota Navic is the Second-in-Command, succeeding [[Greyson Abrams]], who now leads the [[NexCore Mining Corporation]] as CEO. <br />
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The status of the military has enhanced over the years, and it occupies the center of the Zann Consortium political system; all the social sectors are forced to follow the military spirit and adopt military methods. Ximaro Jix's public activity focuses heavily on the on-the-spot guidance of places and events related to the military.<br />
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==History==<br />
'''<br />
===Year 14===<br />
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'''Assault on Koros Spaceworks'''<br />
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On Day 342, nationalized subsidiary [[Koros Spaceworks]] of the [[Krath Dynasty]] government was looted by '''Namma Craken''', niece to [[Tapar Craken]]. The estimated amount taken in credits and assets was estimated to be five billion in total. Also, rumors suggested as many as five hostages were taken. Krath Dynasty issued a five-hundred million credit bounty for Ximaro Jix<ref name="Krath Dynasty Bounties">[http://swc-krath.net/krath-dynasty/trade-ban-list/ Krath Dynasty Trade Bans and Bounties]</ref> for his repeated attacks on Krath Dynasty. Particularly, for assisting in what was regarded as engineering the plan, and what several Krath Officials including leader [[Lazarus Kell]] of the Krath Dynasty government proclaim was corrupting Namma Craken.<br />
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[[Lilitu Ningaz]] was also placed on the bounty list at four-hundred and fifty million credits.<ref name="Krath Dynasty Bounties"/><br />
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Namma identified herself to be a member of the Zann Consortium covert operations group known as the Defilers. Namma's actions and statements earned her a four-hundred million credit bounty as well<ref name="Krath Dynasty Bounties"/>, later issued by Lazarus Kell who felt she was no longer corrupted merely.<br />
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It was speculated around Krath Dynasty for quite some time that Zann Consortium Defilers were planning an attack; however, it was Namma Craken who ultimately was the perpetrator. Lilitu Ningaz stated to Krath officials she was the one who had recruited Namma quite sometime earlier and put the plan in motion.<br />
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Despite the controversy and frequent denial by Krath regarding the looting and kidnappings, Krath Dynasty posted bounties on all members of Ximaro's former [[Dark Star Hellions]] founding members as well as all members of Zann Consortium.<ref name="Krath Dynasty Bounties"/><br />
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'''The Mercenary Guild and Sabotage'''<br />
{{Main|Battle of Churnis}}<br />
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On Day 343, the following day after the Koros Spaceworks looting, Zann Consortium confirmed rumors that Defilers had successfully rendered eight planets uncontrolled in the sector of [[Churnis]] after the leader of the [[Mercenary Guild]] government failed to negotiate terms with Ximaro Jix.<br />
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At a public venue, [[Xakic Jix]], Ximaro's younger brother, explained they had been working with and assisting the longtime friend and rogue [[Sith#Ranks|Sith Lord]] [[Myn Kuat]] with his revenge on the government he created and once controlled.<br />
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During a series of attacks carried out by Ximaro and his covert operations members infiltrated, the Consortium aimed to demoralize the Mercenary Guild and ultimately collapse the government. After the attacks began, some members of Guild resigned from their positions within the government in an attempt to avoid any harm.<br />
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Shortly after the attacks began, it was clear that the Guild was not suitably prepared to repel a coordinated regime of chaos encroaching upon their worlds. In response, '''Pietre Hunimen''', leader of the Mercenary Guild, urged the [[Galactic Empire]] for assistance on the advice of his second in command. Assessing the situation and realizing the continued threat to the rule of law that the Consortium posed to smaller and fringe governments, the [[Emperor]] agreed to send forces to aid the Guild. As their first step, the Galactic Empire notified Ximaro Jix that they would be providing military assistance to the Mercenary Guild throughout the Churnis sector and that continued acts of aggression by Zann personnel would result in the Empire considering them an enemy. Despite the warning, members of Zann Consortium and Dark Star Hellions were seen to be continuing attacks against the Guild's assets, stating that they would depart once their task was complete and when the Galactic Empire had received their message of bowing to none. <br />
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The ground forces of the Consortium continued shutting down the Mercenary Guild assets throughout Churnis, enabling them to seize land as the local security forces remained preoccupied. As a result of the continued vandalism by the Consortium, the Mercenary Guild began to look for alternative ways of trying to bring the situation under control after Pietre had admitted that the Guild was unable to halt the Consortium's efforts to destabilize the region efficiently.<br />
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Realizing that he could not regain control of the situation, Pietre offered to sell the Churnis sector to the Galactic Empire, to which a multi-billion credit deal was quickly arranged with the Empire. The sale of the Churnis sector to the Empire ended The Mercenary Guild's stewardship of the region<ref name="ChurnisSale">[http://holocron.swcombine.com/wiki/Year_14 TMG Turnover Planets to GE - Year 14 Days 343 and 345]</ref> and the transition of the territory to the temporary rule of [[Moff|Grand Moff]] '''Wummer Malephar''' under the Emperor's direction. <ref name="ChurnisNow">[http://holocron.swcombine.com/wiki/Churnis Churnis Holocron]</ref> The Consortium had succeeded in ousting The Mercenary Guild from power in the sector. Soon after, only to see the arrival of the Empire's forces with a statement from the Emperor that Imperial presence would be limited to re-establishing control and transitioning the sector to a new government at a later date.<br />
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At the end of Zann Consortium's sabotage that forced the Mercenary Guild to sell the sector to a galactic superpower, Ximaro stated that the Consortium's work had been completed.<br />
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===Year 15===<br />
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'''The Octagon League Takeover'''<br />
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On Day 166, the galaxy would observe crime lord Ximaro Jix re-emerge, taking over [[The_Octagon_League_(Year_13)|The Octagon League]] with deadly force, alongside Defiler Cell Leader [[Zane Apex]] and several other cell members.<br />
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During the events that lead to this takeover, Leader [[Gamba Jaboli]] was captured by Ximaro personally and given the option to hand over The Octagon League to the criminal collective for which Zann Consortium resides over. Gamba made three requests during this makeover and offered Ximaro an alternative to killing him. However, the situation was unable to be resolved and Zane Apex ultimately executed Gamba Jaboli.<br />
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With The Octagon League now destroyed<ref name="TOLYear15D167">[http://holocron.swcombine.com/wiki/Year_15 Octagon League Dissolved - Year 15 Day 167]</ref> <ref name="RNNGamba"> [http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=36536&category=20 Gamba Jaboli Murdered by Zann Consortium]</ref>, Ximaro Jix vowed he would reboot the once known [[Galactic Alliance]] weapons supplier and [[New Republic]] [[Private_Sector_Agreement_(New_Republic)|PSA]] under a Zann banner, making the organization far more efficient then its founder had. Ximaro notified some of Gamba's employees that no harm would come to them except the initial attack which Xakic Jix, leader of the Dark Star Hellions, initially performed. This act involved killing '''Kraak Ak-Xaiva''' to convince the New Republic that it was Hellions in the open offensive and not Zann in the shadows.<br />
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'''Kuat Systems Engineering Sabotage'''<br />
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On Day 175, '''Vussek Kaos''', an Operations Manager for [[Kuat Systems Engineering]] of the Galactic Empire's [[List_of_Imperial_Branches#Ministry_of_Industry|Ministry of Industry]], revealed himself as a Zann Consortium infiltrator with the theft of thirty million credits and theft of over a thousand vehicles from the nationalized Imperial company. The theft resulted in the ownership transfer of ninety-five [[AT-ST|AT-ST's]] and over a thousand other vehicles, including two hundred S74-2 speeders; however, all of these remain secured within Imperial-owned facilities.<br />
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Ximaro Jix later stated that if the Galactic Empire sought to resume production within the affected factories where many of these vehicles remained, then they would more than likely have to remove the vehicles from the facilities and into open cities. If this was done, then this may eventually give Zann Defilers the opportunity to seize the assets if they could gain access to the shielded worlds. The Galactic Empire issued advisories that access to the planets would not be granted to anyone without authorization and reason to be planet-side and that any rumored disruption of factories was mere conjecture and wishful thinking in light of the planned expansion of current Kuat System Engineering production facilities.<br />
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'''Assassination of Andy Longshot'''<br />
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On Day 177, [[Andy Longshot|Andy "Vex" Longshot]], Commodore of [[Pressure Pirates]] and Dark Star Hellions "Original Sergeant at Arms," was intercepted on a trading station in the orbit of planet Ord Vaxal in the [[Vaxal]] system.<br />
Andy walked into a trap that was created and set by Defiler Cell Leader [[Xanxus Drol]] and known Defiler and Pirate of [[Dread]], [[Assurian Fury]], who were both on the scene to ensure Andy would take the bait. Shortly after Vice President of Dark Star Hellions '''Seth Haze''' and Crime Lord of Zann Consortium Ximaro Jix arrived, Andy Longshot found himself barricaded on the trading station. Andy attempted to evade arrest but was quickly subdued and arrested by Haze. Shortly after, Assault Defiler [[Colton Hatfield]] entered into the trading station where Andy was held captive. Colton executed him swiftly and mercilessly despite Andy's pleas to Ximaro to see reason while Vice President Haze stood to watch over the prisoner.<br />
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'''Terrorists in Coruscant'''<br />
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On Day 274, 2nd Lt. '''Rylla Sarat''' of the Galactic Empire revealed herself to be a Defiler of Zann Consortium. Immediately after, she went on to rob an armory aboard the Galactic Empire Lucrehulk ''Bastion''. The robbery became highly disputed throughout the galaxy despite published holo-feeds of the loot taken. During the robbery, 3rd Defiler Sarat, who was assigned to the 1st Imperial Legion, 1st Brigade, also abducted '''Xavier Rayya''' who was already arrested. The robbery took place during an alleged terrorist alert in the system of Coruscant. Zann Consortium stated later that during the alarm, many Defilers kept a lookout in nearby systems for Imperial naval patrols. Among them, Ximaro Jix and Defilers [[Jesse Kilipso]] and Zane Apex were actively involved in loading up the Imperial weaponry and armor as well as securing the Imperial prisoner, who was presumably awaiting trial into custody, being escorted by Sarat at gunpoint.<br />
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A newscast detailing the event was hacked and broadcast by Greyson Abrams on the [[GNS|Galactic News System]] on Day 275.<ref name="Terrorists in Coruscant">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=37352&category=20 GNS: Terrorists in Coruscant - Year 15 Day 275]</ref><br />
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'''Black Sails Prison'''<br />
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On Day 275, after much deliberation, the Zann Consortium would become an official holding facility for syndicate hostages and prisoners. Individuals [[Higelourmi Evervir|Higelourmi "Higgs" Evervir]], '''Softim Elohim''', '''Dyan Schnall''', and Xavier Rayya were the first inmates brought through the doors by prison Defilers who guard the prison's hidden location.<br />
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Higelourmi Everivir, the former leader of [[Byblos Drive Yards]]<ref name="Hig">[http://holocron.swcombine.com/wiki/Year_15 Byblos Drive Yards Leadership Change - Year 15 Day 130]</ref>, was elected to the position of Crew Leader within the prison and charged with the supervision of the other prisoners in their duties. When orders were made to eliminate Dyan Schnall due to alleged misbehavior and administrative decisions within the prison, the knife fell to Everivir. On Day 294, Higelourmi was observed by prison Defilers constraining [[Kubaz]] Dyan Schnall and escorting him to the cell block, executing him with an incision to the nape following a directive was given by 2nd Defiler '''Chazra Chak`na'''. The instruction was issued to either kill Dyan or be executed himself. Though reluctant, Higelourmi later articulated that decimating the prison population via the death sentence was mostly reasonable despite the corruption of the Consortium in light of the unruliness of the people. Everivir eventually went on to state he would execute again as ordered as he felt he ought to obey to preserve his life further. Such orders did ultimately follow as seen the case of Softim Elohim, a rebel agent captured for spying and placed in the prison by the Consortium.<br />
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Elohim was then notified that he was to be executed per Zann Consortium instruction. Softim, in his fear, apparently ate the cheap toxic paint already chipping off the new prison's walls, resulting in his death to avoid a potentially painful death from the death-dealing [[Arcona]]; instead, the chemical cocktail rendered the Alderanian partially comatose. This turn of events went on to further Higelourmi's reputation and humiliation among not just the Consortium, but the Dread pirates who initially captured him. As reports began to circulate through the galaxy of these events, soon numbers of bounty hunter groups reputedly offered to capture Everivir if the Consortium ever allowed the Arcona to be released.<br />
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In fear of his own potentially impending doom despite contrary reports from Everivir, the 2nd Lieutenant of the Galactic Empire Xavier Rayya followed Softim's footsteps choosing to take similar chemicals to eventually leaving himself entirely unaware and in a catatonic state of being identical to Elohim. Xavier expressed extreme paranoia to Black Sails staff explaining he would not end up like Dyan Schall, being killed by an Arcona that was now acting as the prison enforcer of an organization known for not letting sentients go free.<br />
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On Day 319, Eweff Gesorip was slain by Higlourmi, merely days after arriving into Black Sails Prison. Prison Defilers notified "Higgs" that Eweff identified himself as an agent of Imperial Intelligence through Sebastian Von Nex. With no evidence to prove such a claim other than alleged holo log recordings, Zann members allow Higlourmi to determine the young [[Kel Dor]] Gesorip's fate which Higlourmi quickly would, using his combat knife to a kill yet another harmless sentient, despite lack of credible information regarding Eweff's true allegiance.<br />
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Black Sails Prison can be found in the Vaxal system on the planet Caprol.<br />
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===Year 16===<br />
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'''Zann Consortium Retaliation'''<br />
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On Day 32, [[Alliance Special Operations]] (ASO) commander Xakic Jix suffered a loss as '''Qardin "Q" Fal-Cona''', a rogue Hellion himself, would be kidnapped by '''Jarreth Darksky''', a Zann Consortium Defiler, during a training exercise. The kidnapping and later murder of "Q" was a result of when he and other mutinous Hellions, including Seth Haze and [[Xakic Jix]], failed to coup Zann Consortium which ultimately leads to the creation of the alleged rebel mercenary organization ASO. In addition to Zann's retaliation against rogue members, a Hellion named [[Robert Reynolds]] was taken captive during the uprising of the first conflict and was almost simultaneously freed by [[Juan Vargez]] who was accompanied by a small group of Dread pirates.<br />
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On Day 48, Zann Consortium sold Higelourmi Everivir into the slavery of a third party ending his many months in Black Sails Prison.<br />
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On Day 94, Jarreth Darksky brutally murders '''Alana Sinesael''', wife to the late Qardin Fal-Cona, as a message to the Dark Star Hellions rogues that not even their families can evade future retribution from the Zann umbrella for their treachery.<br />
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'''Crossing the Sun'''<br />
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On Day 150, after disputes with [[Black Sun]] associate [[Eris Rosiir]] and Zann Consortium leader Ximaro Jix, Underlord [[Alexander von Ismay]] threatened Consortium leaders along with Ximaro Jix himself. Following the argument, Defilers from Zann Consortium accompanied by Dread pirates were then dispatched to inflict harm upon the illusive corporation. Shortly after the order was issued by Krestviniic [[Ximo Jobal]], Defilers confirmed the slaying of Black Sun intelligence and military personnel.<br />
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On Day 153, Dread issued out a public statement reporting their role in the operation and the success of a combined attack against Black Sun.<ref name="BlackSun153"> [http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=38975&category=20 Black Sun eclipsed by Zann Consortium - Year 16 Day 153]</ref><br />
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On Day 159, [[Jeor Knight]], Regent of Black Sun, confirmed the deaths of three Black Sun members publicly but does not verify their rank or positions.<ref name="BlackSun159"> [http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=39020&category=20 Zann Terror Threat to Black Sun 'Low' - Year 16 Day 159]</ref> Jeor, in addition, issued a galactic bounty against Zann Consortium and its umbrella organizations for terrorist actions against their state. Jeor omitted the details of the amount to be paid open, despite previously stating the risk of further harm had been deemed low.<br />
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'''Taxing the Rebels'''<br />
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On Day 232, a Defiler inside of the government of the [[New Republic]] (NR), posing as an Army 2nd Lt., successfully raided one of the rebel armories. Numerous rebel trooper helmets and uniforms along with E-11b trooper rifles are among the equipment liberated from the supply depot. The Zann agent entered and left without a trace, evading security personnel and surveillance droids. Ximaro Jix later explained to NR officials that the operation was a little taxation on the [[rebellion]] for the rebels own attempts to undermine the terrorist network's activities around the galaxy.<br />
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On Day 240, a New Republic Intelligence agent by the name of '''Thrae Claddlyl''' attempted to lure Ximaro Jix into a trap to assassinate the Zann Consortium leader. He was subdued by a Zann Consortium security team and returned to the New Republic.<br />
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On Day 244, Kominiic Greyson Abrams of Zann Consortium released a GNS post highlighting the attempted assassination and the supply depot liberation.<ref name="NewRepublicAssassinationAttempt">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/display.php?postID=39247 New Republic Fails to Apprehend Zann Leader - Year 16 Day 244]</ref><br />
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===Year 17===<br />
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'''Bacta Thieves'''<br />
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On Day 2, [[Athakam MedTech]] warehouses were raided by a small detachment of Defilers. The raid was conducted from behind [[Tion Hegemony]] borders through the use of a smuggler '''Brao Vinklo'''. No witnesses were able to observe the crime and no innocent civilians were harmed during the operation in which over one thousand healing supplies were stolen. Stolen items included [[bacta]] patches, bacta tanks, as well as refills and healing sticks.<br />
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'''Triumvirate Coalition's Fallen King'''<br />
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On Day 17, news spread across the galaxy that rebel government [[Triumvirate Coalition]] suffered an attack. <ref name="TCOliNoa">[http://www.swc-triumvirate.com/news.php?readmore=468 A Message from Oli Noa - Year 17 Day 17]</ref> Intelligence officials along with Coalition forces confirmed that former Consul and King of Triumvirate '''Rick Fias''' along with Zann second-in-command Greyson Abrams entered the government and looted bank vaults of credits over eleven billion credits . In addition to the credits stolen, Defilers commanded by Greyson changed over ownership paperwork of cities, ships, facilities, raw materials and weapons within Triumvirate territory. Finalizing the attack Greyson, along with Rick, went on to corrupt the local populace and convinced up to five thousand of the government’s primary workforce along with troops to defect against their government. Zann leader Ximaro Jix was present in the territory assisting with the operation. <br />
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The operation happened just days after former Triumvirate Consul '''Dero Racto''' got into a heated argument with Ximaro over a neutral aggression pact Ximaro and Zann were trying to establish with Triumvirate to put an end to Zann's continued attacks against the Coalition. Details of the feud between the Consul and former Crime Lord were left unknown. During the looting, Fias announced he was a Defiler, which Ximaro later confirmed via multiple transmissions. Despite the large physical presence of Zann agents during the assault on the government, neither innocent civilians nor troops of Triumvirate were harmed. Rick went on to explain that any and all citizens found would be taken into custody by Defilers and would be given fair treatment. As Triumvirate Forces rushed to protect their holds, Zann cleared various ships of hostiles in the state's space and was observed present by hundreds of witnesses.<br />
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On Day 18, following a conversation between Ximaro and leader of Triumvirate Coalition '''Oli Noa''', Ximaro transmitted to sources across the galaxy that more attacks against Triumvirate would continue in the future. A GNS article was posted by Kyota Navic detailing the Triumvirate Coalition raid.<ref name="RickFiasTCRaid">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=39587&category=20 Triumvirate Coalition's Fallen King - Year 17 Day 18]</ref><br />
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'''Professional Exporters'''<br />
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On Day 35, Ximaro Jix confirmed to associates and various trade merchants that a Defiler "Asset Recovery" Cell, along with contracted smugglers, successfully removed over five hundred [[X-45 Sniper Rifle | X-45 Sniper Rifles]] registered to Zann Consortium from within Triumvirate Coalition territory. The smuggling operation took place days after a security alert was issued to the entire Coalition. Ximaro explained the individuals involved in the activity conducted the action from within Triumvirate as well as its allies who were performing counter-Zann operations assisting the government. In addition to a large number of rifles recovered, Ximaro went on to explain various other assets were recovered. <br />
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'''The Last of the Jix Siblings'''<br />
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On Day 60, [[Chokk Ovin Jix]], a half-blood, last of the brothers to Ximaro Jix, as well as a member of Dread pirates and Zann Consortium, was captured by Consortium agents. The event followed just months after Chokk's exile from Zann and later development of the [[The Black Light Pirates|Black Light Pirates]] which he utilized to make several attempts to undermine Zann influence and operations. The manhunt for Chokk proved a challenging task for Defilers given Chokk's previous history as a Cell leader in Zann and leader of the Defiler detachment within Dread. During his time in exile, Chokk and his compatriots waged a silent war against Ximaro and Zann, creating partnerships with various groups and working with individuals from the [[Galactic Alliance]] and [[Imperial Union]] to form a partnership to battle the terrorist network. Black Light Pirates were met with massive resistance from Defilers on all fronts, and ultimately Chokk was low on friends. With few allies remaining, Chokk decided it was best to seek alternative safer means to go about various businesses and contacted a reputable force sensitive for a force test. Unbeknownst to Chokk, the force user was part of Zann's large umbrella, and he was detained and later transported by Zann's Bounty Hunter cell to a location unknown.<br />
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'''Get Jawa'''<br />
{{See also|Yar'll ganar at nar dralshy`a}}<br />
On Day 140, three enemy sleeper agents confronted Kominiic Greyson Abrams attempting a capture. The attempted apprehension contributed to the immediate death of Kyoto Onren, who was taken down by Greyson personally. The other two assassins, A`yala A`dia, and Jax Xanbot fled the scene but were later captured and killed by additional Zann forces including members from their special security force and Insurgency Cell 3. In the days following the attack, no organizations would claim the attack.<br />
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'''Stand Off'''<br />
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On Day 185, Defiler infiltrators of Zann Consortium gained favorable information while posing as scouts for mercenary transport organization Ever Light. Ever Light was planning on locating the system of [[Drup (System) | Drup]] for their client [[Anax Noctru]]. Soon after receiving the data, Zann agents determined the system did exist once they veered off course while following the mercenaries. The Zann agent, along with a pirate of Dread, then went on to mislead the leader of Ever Light, '''Kray Voh''', into believing that the system of Drup was not found and that one much further away had been located. <br />
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The operation to invade the system of Drup would prove fruitful as Zann Defilers, space expeditionary forces, and rescue operators flooded into that area of space. They would soon be met by [[Rift Alliance]] [RA] troops, in what would later become a standoff between Zann insurgents and Rift Alliance members in which RA would frequently contradict itself. <br />
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Initially, the Alliance attempted to threaten Zann with force through their spokesperson of Krath Dynasty, Lord [[Jeraq Moridin]]; however, soon after would try peace despite secretly attempting to attack Zann ground units. Following both incidents, Zann would observe Rift officials frequently contradicting their stance about why the actions had taken place from their business partners. Lord [[Solarius Masha]] soon after joined with Jeraq officially in what he stated was an attempt to gain Zann as allies. <br />
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Soon after the arrival of Lord Masha, Lord Jeraq Moridin was mysteriously reported deceased by both Krath and Rift officials not long after he changed his stance advocating for peace with the rival government, in which his state had a long-standing feud with that had ended in Dynasty losses on several occasions in the past. No official identification was given to Jeraq's body, and rumors continued to circulate about who was responsible, or if Moridin was even genuinely deceased.<br />
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After several days of aggressive posturing and occasionally hostile negotiations from both organizations, including more failed attempts from RA to provoke Zann agents strike first, armed soldiers and pilots of Rift retreated from the system of Drup allowing Zann to colonize the system without further incident. This event removed all potential for future possibilities of peace with the umbrella which RA had claimed it wanted.<br />
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Following successful colonization Lord Ximaro Jix, along with Greyson Abrams and other high command of Zann, issued transmissions to the leaders of the RA council that their poor communication and lack of trust for one another was evident by their inability to coordinate an offensive to provide a significant resistance against Zann, or even coordinate a successful attack. Ximaro went on to state RA lies of friendship and attempts to deceive the rogue state of Zann would not go unpunished if RA organizations tried such actions in the future.<br />
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'''Consequences'''<br />
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On Day 246, a business associate of Zann Consortium '''A`zol Surek''', leader of ''Warrington and Surek Industries'' [WSI], was taken into custody after abusing his longtime relationship with the Consortium to undermine Zann legitimate business ventures and turn recruitment efforts of like-minded traders and associates against Zann for WSI benefit. A`zol was taken by Seth Haze without incident and was transported to Black Sails Prison with the understanding once he paid his debt to Zann, he would be released if he chose not to be executed. Lord Ximaro Jix stated in a closed transmission to the remainder of the fledgling organization, which Zann helped Surek engineer through a sizable amount of planetary assistance for production centers, that no harm would come to employees of the company; however A`zol would have to suffer the consequences of his actions and betrayal for secretly violating the confidential business relationship of Zann for his agenda.<br />
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On Day 247, just 24 hours after his capture and agreement to suffer the consequences for his mistakes, A`zol was found unconscious and unresponsive in his cell at Black Sails Prison. The reasons for and the circumstances surrounding A`zol's sudden sickness remain unknown.<br />
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'''Interference'''<br />
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On Day 331, trader and information broker [[Looma Karwt]] were assassinated by Seth Haze of Cell 5 overseen by Zann Circle member Kyota Navic. Looma was captured immediately after Consortium agents rescued him from alleged kidnapper Fritjof Blom. Moments before he was killed, unbeknownst to Looma, the Defilers who were supposedly coming to his aid had been tracking Looma for some time for sharing Zann information with organization enemies. <br />
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The execution of Looma came just days after [[The Death Watch|Death Watch]] leader [[Peter Max]] murdered Intelligence Officer [[Acelin Dominia]] of [[The Pentastar Alignment]] for his organization interfering with Zann affairs on separate occasions. The act became the first act of the [[Shadow Dominion]] alliance.<br />
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===Year 18===<br />
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'''Assets Are Weakness'''<br />
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On Day 10, '''Riipa Tinka''' of the [[Horizon Corporation]], a small manufacturing group, was kidnapped by Overseer Kyota Navic. Moments before his capture, Riipa had been lured into a trap area by Kyota after requesting he be able to remove assets from Zann premises. Allowed to enter into a secure Zann storage facility, Riipa was placed under arrest by Navic who explained he was being kidnapped. Soon after that, an intense negotiation of freedom ensued, with Riipa which lasted a week. Eventually, Tinka was able to buy his freedom from his captor and was released paying close to 150 million in credits to Overseer Navic for his safe return. Navic later confirmed to various individuals of the galaxy that the kidnapping had been perpetrated by him alone and was not representative of anything Zann related and he was surprised the Horizon group would not do anything to assist their valued member.<br />
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'''One Rogue Down'''<br />
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On Day 47, news broke across the galaxy of the successful assassination of Commodore [[Jeff Knight]] of [[Rogue Squadron]] by Defilers lead by Seth Haze commander of Zann's 'Cell 5'. In the weeks prior the murder, rogue members were observed attacking Zann's manufacturing group, Black Hole Manufacturing. Despite repeated requests for diplomacy from the Consortium, the rebels continued to decline explaining that it was their right to attack Zann as its enemy. Zann Consortium's response engineered by then Circle member Kyota Navic was the removal of the rogue’s senior commanding officer, leader of Saber Fleet, Jeff Knight. The Commodore was kidnapped, and executed as a message to the galaxy of Zann's continued lethality, and a statement of the rising new Krestvinic Navic that Zann would continue to deal with its enemies with extreme prejudice. <br />
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'''Dulling the Edge'''<br />
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On Day 132, the galaxy would observe the final breaths of the organization ''Edge-9'' lead by the now dissolved Dark Star Hellions oldest traitor [[Xark Jephego]]. In the days before the closure of the organization, Defiler infiltrators released a volley of attacks inside of the anarchist group disrupting business and demoralizing its members. Despite resistance from Edge members and the size of the fledgling group, they were unable to recover from the anarchy released inside of their group which eventually led to several of their members turning against them demonstrating the ferocity of Zann Consortium. Unable to fend off against an unknown enemy in its last moments, Jephego started executing his members at random further weakening morale within his outfit, in hopes it would save his group. The combined actions of Xark and the corruption of Defilers within his organization brought closure to the company known as Edge-9.<br />
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'''Crimson over Glom Tho'''<br />
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On Day 174, news broke of a successful Zann Consortium plot to loot [[Corporate Alliance]] (a member of the [[Rim Commonality]]). Correspondents identified that '''Koby Navarro''' of ''Matukai Dragons'', a Krath Dynasty mercenary front, was influenced by second-in-command [[Shall Ti]], a known Consortium associate, to murder the trading group head [[Elm Aran]]. Initially believed to be successful in preventing Shall from looting assets from the Alliance, Krath seized planetary assets in hopes to prevent Zann Consortium from taking control of the system; however, were later let down when the government of [[Confederacy of Independent Systems]] (CIS) intervened and later worked out an arrangement with Zann to retain ownership of two planetary holdings. The event would spark even more controversy as in the days to come CIS, along with Zann, would sign a joint defense contract for the protection of the system of [[Glom Tho]].<br />
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'''Chiss Conflict'''<br />
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On Day 200, [[Chiss Ascendancy]] elected to leave the Rim Commonality following increased pressure by Krestviniic Ximaro Jix on the alliance through use of Defilers and other known Zann tactics. Openly admitting his disdain for the organization and citing previous hostile interactions, Ximaro explained for every standard week the Ascendancy remained in the neutral alliance, there would be a consequence for Commonality's defiance. Initially rumors circulated that Rim Commonality Archon Solarius Masha (leader of Commonality member organization [[The Pentastar Alignment]]) was uninterested in complying with the crime lord's request, but soon following the departure of more allies and an alleged assassination, the Chiss political group left the alliance. Chiss leader and former Rim Commonality Vice-Archon [[Reius Rothschild]], as well as his second-in-command [[Prard`aga Rono]], argued that the operation was the continuation of a war begun with the Aran assassination.<br />
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In its aftermath, Ximaro stated no harm would further come to the Rim Commonality coming to a peace agreement with the neutral conglomerate.<br />
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===Year 19===<br />
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'''Back With A Vengeance'''<br />
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On Day 142, Zann Consortium engaged in warfare on the planet Vectinia in the Hewett sector. Following an address to the public,<ref name="LossOfEpic">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/display.php?postID=42419 A Loss of Epic Proportions - Year 19 Day 142]</ref> Ximaro Jix explained that Zann Consortium, along with allies The Death Watch and Dread, was engaged in conflict with the [[Trade Federation]], [[Ailon Nova Guard]] and their alliance, the [[Galactic Concordiate]]. While these forces fought for control of the planet, '''Kohl Straffer''' and members of the Ailon Nova Guard looted billions of credits worth of assets which included twenty [[MC-60|MC-60s]], twenty [[MC-80a|MC-80As]], and over four hundred [[T-65_X-wing_Starfighter|T-65 X-wing Starfighters]].<br />
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In the following weeks, Kohl Straffer would make his own organization known as the '''Nova Blades''' and join the Shadow Dominion alliance.<br />
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By the end of the conflict, the Shadow Dominion had succeeded in their war against the Galactic Concordiate. The battle forced them to retreat in spite of what many galactic officials stating that the Shadow Dominion was outgunned, outnumbered, and unable to stop the opposing forces from taking the planet. Various rumors spread throughout the HoloNet regarding the mass scale theft; however, nothing was ever confirmed on how much of the restricted technologies Zann Consortium had actually received. Casualties were also never confirmed regarding specific numbers, despite media footage showing Defilers along with their allies decimating builders across the planet in efforts to destroy morale and weaken their enemies infrastructure planetside.<ref name="GreedandClarity">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/display.php?postID=42426 Greed and Clarity - The Fall of Vectinia - Year 19 Day 151]</ref><br />
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==Territories==<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan A ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan B ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan D ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan E ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan G ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Cold-no_atmosphere.png|border|Cold/no Atmosphere]] || Pheon ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Pheon A ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Pheon B ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Thira.png|border|Hot/no Atmosphere]] || Thira ||3x3<br />
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==Government and Politics==<br />
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Zann Consortium functions as a highly centralized, one-party republic. It is a self-described revolutionary and socialist state "guided in its activities by the freedom and individuality idea." The Defilers Circle has an unknown number of members but dominates every aspect of Zann Consortium politics. It has four satellite organizations: Dread pirates, NexCore Mining Corporation, and a ground force Death Watch. All four participated in the internal affairs of the state. Another highly influential structure is the independent Defiler military force. Kyota Navic heads all major structures, as well as a member of the Defilers Circle, and "Kominiic" of Zann Consortium. Ximaro Jix is the syndicate's "Krestviniic" (Lord) who ultimately has final say over all circle decisions and has the right to reverse anything done.<br />
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[[File:Zannconsortiumcityscape.png]]<br />
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===Ideologies===<br />
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The Consortium ideology is the cornerstone of party works and government operations. Its core tenets are economic self-sufficiency, military self-reliance, and an independent foreign policy. The roots of Consortium were made up of a complex mixture of factors, including the cult of personality centered on Ximaro Jix, the conflict with pro-Imperial and pro-Rebellion dissenters, and Zann Consortium's affinity with the black market.<br />
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It was initially promoted as a "creative application" of anarchism but described by state propaganda as "only scientific thought." Consortium's concepts of self-reliance have thus evolved with time and circumstances but still provide the groundwork for the severe austerity, sacrifice, and discipline demanded by the growing culture of criminals on most planets allowing Zann draw only the best talent for its ranks.<br />
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===Law Enforcement===<br />
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Zann Consortium has special courts in place which are handled by the Defilers Circle and appointed magistrates for only the most extreme circumstances of individuals committing acts of espionage or conspiring with enemies of the rogue state as well as heinous acts against life forms.<br />
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The penal code is based on the principle of ''nullum crimen sine lege'' (no crime without a law) but remains a tool for political control despite several amendments reducing ideological influence. The Defilers Circle and their judges carry out legal procedures related to not only criminal and civil matters but also political cases as well. Political prisoners are sent to labor camps or executed, while criminals are often embraced and not punished for offenses, barring crimes against families, women, and children.<br />
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Gangs have a significant presence on all planets, within urban and rural areas and help stimulate the planetary economy through a wide range of criminal activities. The most considerable gang spanning 7 of Zann's 15 planets Dark Star Hellions maintain strong ties with the other minor ruling bodies, represented by Dread (pirates), The Black Hole Gang (pirates) and Bloodscar (pirates and swoop gang). Each acts as not only a group that ensures each citizen remains sovereign and free to live their lives as they please but also as a security force for planetary issues when they arise. <br />
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While most planets live void of laws and governed by gangs, some remain strictly industrialized under the NexCore Mining Corporation and the Consortium's infrastructural division. Citizens wishing to leave their homeworld in search a proper wage and stable career are encouraged to join. Security and law enforcement among the corporations remains tight and is handled by The Circle's special security force of Defilers known as Byveks.<br />
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===Society===<br />
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Sentient-rights in Zann Consortium has a history that predates the establishment of the state. Anarchistic in nature, Zann Consortium regards rights as universal, explaining that only individuals with cruel and unusual dispositions or enemy ties are to be sought after for removal of rights. All of the citizens are permitted to engage in all forms of vice or trade they see fit. Due to the relaxed nature of Zann on planetary citizens, drug production and usage, as well as gambling and smuggling operations are familiar places in all cities.<br />
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Zann Consortium's official stance is that under their rule individual rights are open and every citizen may practice what is called "5th freedom" on any of the colonized planets not designated for corporate economic development.<br />
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The 5th freedom explains that individuals who engage in unlawful activities can reap the benefits as they see fit through any mean necessary on any planet where sentient rights fall under the freedom act. However, sentient's not engaged in such activities who wish to live on their own in the wilderness or within cities promoting their private independent trade and survival are protected on Zann's citizen safety law, and anyone found infringing upon their rights will suffer consequences from the Consortium.<br />
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===Military===<br />
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The Zann Consortium military is divided into the ground forces, navy, and Defiler Cells. Zann relies on military droids, such as [[Battle Droid|Battle Droids]], Mark I Assault Droids, and [[T-Series Tactical Droid|T-Series Tactical Droids]], as and mercenary ground assault as their primary ground force. Citizens wishing to join the Consortium are often drafted as mercenaries and are given opportunities to work alongside Consortium agents leading ground operations. Zann places no restrictions on age, gender or race for anyone wishing to become a mercenary.<br />
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Notably, the Zann Consortium is known for their Defilers. Defilers are elite agents who are dispatched to various systems to perform covert crimes and warfare moreover known as "corruption" against various governments and corporations. Defilers are made up of many different humanoids and non-human species, trained and conditioned to serve the Zann Consortium above all others and concealed under a distinctive uniform of red armor.<br />
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The training for the agents is notoriously difficult with a high failure rate. Recruits undergo months of mental and physical conditioning to prepare them to become an agent of Zann.<br />
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A special security force of Defilers known as Byveks provides corporate and private security to citizens involved in economic development and to Circle members of the syndicate.<br />
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===Foreign Relations===<br />
Zann Consortium is recognized in intergalactic law as a sovereign state of the galaxy. Zann Consortium has a multifaceted foreign policy. As of Year 17, it maintains diplomatic relations with several governments and many major corporate entities. The foreign policy is determined by the Kominiic and implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.<br />
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As a successor to a former mercenary corporation, Zann Consortium's galactic political status has often been debated, particularly about unipolar and multi-polar views on the galactic spectrum. While Zann Consortium is commonly accepted as an active high power, in recent years, it has been characterized by some as a potential superpower.<br />
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Zann Consortium maintains strong and confident relations with several independently aligned corporations and governments.<br />
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An essential aspect of Zann Consortium's relations with the majority of Republican and Allied entities is the criticism of Zann Consortium's political system and sentient rights management by other powers, the galactic mass media, and leading political analysts. In particular, such organizations consider the Zann Consortium to have not enough common attributes and to allow too many political rights and civil liberties to its citizens. Zann Consortium dismisses these claims and openly criticizes Republican and Allied watchdogs explaining its citizens know "true freedom."<br />
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==Economy==<br />
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Zann Consortium has a developing, high-income market economy with enormous natural resources, particularly [[tibannagas]] and [[quantum]]. Since the beginning of Year 16, higher domestic consumption and greater political stability have bolstered economic growth. The country ended Year 16 with its fourth straight year of growth but has slowed with the decline in the price of tibannagas and quantum. Growth was primarily driven by corporate espionage and raids, as opposed to mineral extraction and exports.<br />
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Tibannagas and various metals account for more than 80% of exports galactic wide. With the Triumvirate Coalition looting at the beginning of Year 17, Zann Consortium was able to repay all of its past debts and increase average citizen wealth and quality of life substantially.<br />
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Zann Consortium maintains an ever growing amount of industrial plants and shipyards to increase their overall production. By late Year 16, Zann Consortium has completed as many as eight Shipyard II's in their home system alone, all working at full capacity with more being developed monthly.<ref name="VaxalShipyards">[http://www.swcombine.com/rules/?Galaxy_Map&systemID=1610 System of Vaxal - Last Updated Year 16 Day 364]</ref><br />
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==References==<br />
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| name = Zann Consortium<br />
| image = [[Image:Zann_Consortium.svg.png|150px]]<br />
| type = Anarcho-syndicalism<br />
| hos = Krestviniic [[Ximaro Jix]]<br />
| hog = Kominiic [[Kyota Navic]]<br />
| affiliation = [[Shadow Dominion]]<br />
| territory = [[Inner Rim]]<br />
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*[[Hewett (Sector) | Hewett]]<br />
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| capital = Ord Vaxal<br />
| language = Galactic Basic<br />
| currency = [[Galactic Credit]]s<br />
| from =<br />
| founded = [[Year 13|Year 13 Day 305]] (as Mercenaries) <br /> [[Year 16|Year 16 Day 191]] (as a Government)<br />
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| holosite = [http://www.zannconsortium.com Zann Consortium]<br />
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The '''Zann Consortium''', established [[Year 13|Year 13 Day 305]], is a galactic entity located in the mid-eastern part of the [[galaxy]] in the [[Inner Rim]].<br />
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Originally established as a mercenary group, it has expanded into a large crime syndicate often categorized as a terrorist entity that reaches into almost every corporation or government in the galaxy. Engineered and founded on the ideals of [[Ximaro Jix]], Zann Consortium maintains its long-term objective to influence and corrupt all sentient life to their cause.<br />
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Since its initial mercenary inception, the Zann Consortium has profited from attacking many significant governments and organizations, ultimately leading to its restructuring into a galactic government. Most of the technology the government gains is through its affiliation with the black market, and its [[Zann Consortium Ranks#Defilers | Defilers]] who are known for their assassinations, piracy, subversion, sabotage, and acts of terrorism.<br />
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==Overview==<br />
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Zann Consortium's political system was built upon the principle of centralization. While the Zann Consortium constitution formally guarantees the protection of sentient rights, in practice no limits on freedom of expression, and the government rarely supervises the lives of citizens.<br />
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The ruling party is the Defiler's Circle. The Circle has been in power since the organization's creation. Elections occur only in single-candidate races where the candidate is selected efficiently beforehand by the Defiler's Circle, having proven they were capable leaders within the crime syndicate.<br />
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Ximaro Jix currently leads the government as [[Zann Consortium Ranks#Krestviniic | Krestviniic]], or head of the crime syndicate, succeeding [[Kyota Navic]] who ran the Consortium following Ximaro's reign since its inception.<br />
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The official head of internal operations for the syndicate often called the head of government, or [[Zann Consortium Ranks#Kominiic | Kominiic]]. Kyota Navic is the Second-in-Command, succeeding [[Greyson Abrams]], who now leads the [[NexCore Mining Corporation]] as CEO. <br />
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The status of the military has enhanced over the years, and it occupies the center of the Zann Consortium political system; all the social sectors are forced to follow the military spirit and adopt military methods. Ximaro Jix's public activity focuses heavily on the on-the-spot guidance of places and events related to the military.<br />
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==History==<br />
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===Year 14===<br />
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'''Assault on Koros Spaceworks'''<br />
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On Day 342, nationalized subsidiary [[Koros Spaceworks]] of the [[Krath Dynasty]] government was looted by '''Namma Craken''', niece to [[Tapar Craken]]. The estimated amount taken in credits and assets was estimated to be five billion in total. Also, rumors suggested as many as five hostages were taken. Krath Dynasty issued a five-hundred million credit bounty for Ximaro Jix<ref name="Krath Dynasty Bounties">[http://swc-krath.net/krath-dynasty/trade-ban-list/ Krath Dynasty Trade Bans and Bounties]</ref> for his repeated attacks on Krath Dynasty. Particularly, for assisting in what was regarded as engineering the plan, and what several Krath Officials including leader [[Lazarus Kell]] of the Krath Dynasty government proclaim was corrupting Namma Craken.<br />
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[[Lilitu Ningaz]] was also placed on the bounty list at four-hundred and fifty million credits.<ref name="Krath Dynasty Bounties"/><br />
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Namma identified herself to be a member of the Zann Consortium covert operations group known as the Defilers. Namma's actions and statements earned her a four-hundred million credit bounty as well<ref name="Krath Dynasty Bounties"/>, later issued by Lazarus Kell who felt she was no longer corrupted merely.<br />
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It was speculated around Krath Dynasty for quite some time that Zann Consortium Defilers were planning an attack; however, it was Namma Craken who ultimately was the perpetrator. Lilitu Ningaz stated to Krath officials she was the one who had recruited Namma quite sometime earlier and put the plan in motion.<br />
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Despite the controversy and frequent denial by Krath regarding the looting and kidnappings, Krath Dynasty posted bounties on all members of Ximaro's former [[Dark Star Hellions]] founding members as well as all members of Zann Consortium.<ref name="Krath Dynasty Bounties"/><br />
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'''The Mercenary Guild and Sabotage'''<br />
{{Main|Battle of Churnis}}<br />
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On Day 343, the following day after the Koros Spaceworks looting, Zann Consortium confirmed rumors that Defilers had successfully rendered eight planets uncontrolled in the sector of [[Churnis]] after the leader of the [[Mercenary Guild]] government failed to negotiate terms with Ximaro Jix.<br />
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At a public venue, [[Xakic Jix]], Ximaro's younger brother, explained they had been working with and assisting the longtime friend and rogue [[Sith#Ranks|Sith Lord]] [[Myn Kuat]] with his revenge on the government he created and once controlled.<br />
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During a series of attacks carried out by Ximaro and his covert operations members infiltrated, the Consortium aimed to demoralize the Mercenary Guild and ultimately collapse the government. After the attacks began, some members of Guild resigned from their positions within the government in an attempt to avoid any harm.<br />
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Shortly after the attacks began, it was clear that the Guild was not suitably prepared to repel a coordinated regime of chaos encroaching upon their worlds. In response, '''Pietre Hunimen''', leader of the Mercenary Guild, urged the [[Galactic Empire]] for assistance on the advice of his second in command. Assessing the situation and realizing the continued threat to the rule of law that the Consortium posed to smaller and fringe governments, the [[Emperor]] agreed to send forces to aid the Guild. As their first step, the Galactic Empire notified Ximaro Jix that they would be providing military assistance to the Mercenary Guild throughout the Churnis sector and that continued acts of aggression by Zann personnel would result in the Empire considering them an enemy. Despite the warning, members of Zann Consortium and Dark Star Hellions were seen to be continuing attacks against the Guild's assets, stating that they would depart once their task was complete and when the Galactic Empire had received their message of bowing to none. <br />
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The ground forces of the Consortium continued shutting down the Mercenary Guild assets throughout Churnis, enabling them to seize land as the local security forces remained preoccupied. As a result of the continued vandalism by the Consortium, the Mercenary Guild began to look for alternative ways of trying to bring the situation under control after Pietre had admitted that the Guild was unable to halt the Consortium's efforts to destabilize the region efficiently.<br />
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Realizing that he could not regain control of the situation, Pietre offered to sell the Churnis sector to the Galactic Empire, to which a multi-billion credit deal was quickly arranged with the Empire. The sale of the Churnis sector to the Empire ended The Mercenary Guild's stewardship of the region<ref name="ChurnisSale">[http://holocron.swcombine.com/wiki/Year_14 TMG Turnover Planets to GE - Year 14 Days 343 and 345]</ref> and the transition of the territory to the temporary rule of [[Moff|Grand Moff]] '''Wummer Malephar''' under the Emperor's direction. <ref name="ChurnisNow">[http://holocron.swcombine.com/wiki/Churnis Churnis Holocron]</ref> The Consortium had succeeded in ousting The Mercenary Guild from power in the sector. Soon after, only to see the arrival of the Empire's forces with a statement from the Emperor that Imperial presence would be limited to re-establishing control and transitioning the sector to a new government at a later date.<br />
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At the end of Zann Consortium's sabotage that forced the Mercenary Guild to sell the sector to a galactic superpower, Ximaro stated that the Consortium's work had been completed.<br />
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===Year 15===<br />
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'''The Octagon League Takeover'''<br />
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On Day 166, the galaxy would observe crime lord Ximaro Jix re-emerge, taking over [[The_Octagon_League_(Year_13)|The Octagon League]] with deadly force, alongside Defiler Cell Leader [[Zane Apex]] and several other cell members.<br />
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During the events that lead to this takeover, Leader [[Gamba Jaboli]] was captured by Ximaro personally and given the option to hand over The Octagon League to the criminal collective for which Zann Consortium resides over. Gamba made three requests during this makeover and offered Ximaro an alternative to killing him. However, the situation was unable to be resolved and Zane Apex ultimately executed Gamba Jaboli.<br />
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With The Octagon League now destroyed<ref name="TOLYear15D167">[http://holocron.swcombine.com/wiki/Year_15 Octagon League Dissolved - Year 15 Day 167]</ref> <ref name="RNNGamba"> [http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=36536&category=20 Gamba Jaboli Murdered by Zann Consortium]</ref>, Ximaro Jix vowed he would reboot the once known [[Galactic Alliance]] weapons supplier and [[New Republic]] [[Private_Sector_Agreement_(New_Republic)|PSA]] under a Zann banner, making the organization far more efficient then its founder had. Ximaro notified some of Gamba's employees that no harm would come to them except the initial attack which Xakic Jix, leader of the Dark Star Hellions, initially performed. This act involved killing '''Kraak Ak-Xaiva''' to convince the New Republic that it was Hellions in the open offensive and not Zann in the shadows.<br />
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'''Kuat Systems Engineering Sabotage'''<br />
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On Day 175, '''Vussek Kaos''', an Operations Manager for [[Kuat Systems Engineering]] of the Galactic Empire's [[List_of_Imperial_Branches#Ministry_of_Industry|Ministry of Industry]], revealed himself as a Zann Consortium infiltrator with the theft of thirty million credits and theft of over a thousand vehicles from the nationalized Imperial company. The theft resulted in the ownership transfer of ninety-five [[AT-ST|AT-ST's]] and over a thousand other vehicles, including two hundred S74-2 speeders; however, all of these remain secured within Imperial-owned facilities.<br />
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Ximaro Jix later stated that if the Galactic Empire sought to resume production within the affected factories where many of these vehicles remained, then they would more than likely have to remove the vehicles from the facilities and into open cities. If this was done, then this may eventually give Zann Defilers the opportunity to seize the assets if they could gain access to the shielded worlds. The Galactic Empire issued advisories that access to the planets would not be granted to anyone without authorization and reason to be planet-side and that any rumored disruption of factories was mere conjecture and wishful thinking in light of the planned expansion of current Kuat System Engineering production facilities.<br />
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'''Assassination of Andy Longshot'''<br />
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On Day 177, [[Andy Longshot|Andy "Vex" Longshot]], Commodore of [[Pressure Pirates]] and Dark Star Hellions "Original Sergeant at Arms," was intercepted on a trading station in the orbit of planet Ord Vaxal in the [[Vaxal]] system.<br />
Andy walked into a trap that was created and set by Defiler Cell Leader [[Xanxus Drol]] and known Defiler and Pirate of [[Dread]], [[Assurian Fury]], who were both on the scene to ensure Andy would take the bait. Shortly after Vice President of Dark Star Hellions '''Seth Haze''' and Crime Lord of Zann Consortium Ximaro Jix arrived, Andy Longshot found himself barricaded on the trading station. Andy attempted to evade arrest but was quickly subdued and arrested by Haze. Shortly after, Assault Defiler [[Colton Hatfield]] entered into the trading station where Andy was held captive. Colton executed him swiftly and mercilessly despite Andy's pleas to Ximaro to see reason while Vice President Haze stood to watch over the prisoner.<br />
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'''Terrorists in Coruscant'''<br />
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On Day 274, 2nd Lt. '''Rylla Sarat''' of the Galactic Empire revealed herself to be a Defiler of Zann Consortium. Immediately after, she went on to rob an armory aboard the Galactic Empire Lucrehulk ''Bastion''. The robbery became highly disputed throughout the galaxy despite published holo-feeds of the loot taken. During the robbery, 3rd Defiler Sarat, who was assigned to the 1st Imperial Legion, 1st Brigade, also abducted '''Xavier Rayya''' who was already arrested. The robbery took place during an alleged terrorist alert in the system of Coruscant. Zann Consortium stated later that during the alarm, many Defilers kept a lookout in nearby systems for Imperial naval patrols. Among them, Ximaro Jix and Defilers [[Jesse Kilipso]] and Zane Apex were actively involved in loading up the Imperial weaponry and armor as well as securing the Imperial prisoner, who was presumably awaiting trial into custody, being escorted by Sarat at gunpoint.<br />
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A newscast detailing the event was hacked and broadcast by Greyson Abrams on the [[GNS|Galactic News System]] on Day 275.<ref name="Terrorists in Coruscant">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=37352&category=20 GNS: Terrorists in Coruscant - Year 15 Day 275]</ref><br />
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'''Black Sails Prison'''<br />
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On Day 275, after much deliberation, the Zann Consortium would become an official holding facility for syndicate hostages and prisoners. Individuals [[Higelourmi Evervir|Higelourmi "Higgs" Evervir]], '''Softim Elohim''', '''Dyan Schnall''', and Xavier Rayya were the first inmates brought through the doors by prison Defilers who guard the prison's hidden location.<br />
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Higelourmi Everivir, the former leader of [[Byblos Drive Yards]]<ref name="Hig">[http://holocron.swcombine.com/wiki/Year_15 Byblos Drive Yards Leadership Change - Year 15 Day 130]</ref>, was elected to the position of Crew Leader within the prison and charged with the supervision of the other prisoners in their duties. When orders were made to eliminate Dyan Schnall due to alleged misbehavior and administrative decisions within the prison, the knife fell to Everivir. On Day 294, Higelourmi was observed by prison Defilers constraining [[Kubaz]] Dyan Schnall and escorting him to the cell block, executing him with an incision to the nape following a directive was given by 2nd Defiler '''Chazra Chak`na'''. The instruction was issued to either kill Dyan or be executed himself. Though reluctant, Higelourmi later articulated that decimating the prison population via the death sentence was mostly reasonable despite the corruption of the Consortium in light of the unruliness of the people. Everivir eventually went on to state he would execute again as ordered as he felt he ought to obey to preserve his life further. Such orders did ultimately follow as seen the case of Softim Elohim, a rebel agent captured for spying and placed in the prison by the Consortium.<br />
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Elohim was then notified that he was to be executed per Zann Consortium instruction. Softim, in his fear, apparently ate the cheap toxic paint already chipping off the new prison's walls, resulting in his death to avoid a potentially painful death from the death-dealing [[Arcona]]; instead, the chemical cocktail rendered the Alderanian partially comatose. This turn of events went on to further Higelourmi's reputation and humiliation among not just the Consortium, but the Dread pirates who initially captured him. As reports began to circulate through the galaxy of these events, soon numbers of bounty hunter groups reputedly offered to capture Everivir if the Consortium ever allowed the Arcona to be released.<br />
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In fear of his own potentially impending doom despite contrary reports from Everivir, the 2nd Lieutenant of the Galactic Empire Xavier Rayya followed Softim's footsteps choosing to take similar chemicals to eventually leaving himself entirely unaware and in a catatonic state of being identical to Elohim. Xavier expressed extreme paranoia to Black Sails staff explaining he would not end up like Dyan Schall, being killed by an Arcona that was now acting as the prison enforcer of an organization known for not letting sentients go free.<br />
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On Day 319, Eweff Gesorip was slain by Higlourmi, merely days after arriving into Black Sails Prison. Prison Defilers notified "Higgs" that Eweff identified himself as an agent of Imperial Intelligence through Sebastian Von Nex. With no evidence to prove such a claim other than alleged holo log recordings, Zann members allow Higlourmi to determine the young [[Kel Dor]] Gesorip's fate which Higlourmi quickly would, using his combat knife to a kill yet another harmless sentient, despite lack of credible information regarding Eweff's true allegiance.<br />
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Black Sails Prison can be found in the Vaxal system on the planet Caprol.<br />
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===Year 16===<br />
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'''Zann Consortium Retaliation'''<br />
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On Day 32, [[Alliance Special Operations]] (ASO) commander Xakic Jix suffered a loss as '''Qardin "Q" Fal-Cona''', a rogue Hellion himself, would be kidnapped by '''Jarreth Darksky''', a Zann Consortium Defiler, during a training exercise. The kidnapping and later murder of "Q" was a result of when he and other mutinous Hellions, including Seth Haze and [[Xakic Jix]], failed to coup Zann Consortium which ultimately leads to the creation of the alleged rebel mercenary organization ASO. In addition to Zann's retaliation against rogue members, a Hellion named [[Robert Reynolds]] was taken captive during the uprising of the first conflict and was almost simultaneously freed by [[Juan Vargez]] who was accompanied by a small group of Dread pirates.<br />
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On Day 48, Zann Consortium sold Higelourmi Everivir into the slavery of a third party ending his many months in Black Sails Prison.<br />
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On Day 94, Jarreth Darksky brutally murders '''Alana Sinesael''', wife to the late Qardin Fal-Cona, as a message to the Dark Star Hellions rogues that not even their families can evade future retribution from the Zann umbrella for their treachery.<br />
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'''Crossing the Sun'''<br />
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On Day 150, after disputes with [[Black Sun]] associate [[Eris Rosiir]] and Zann Consortium leader Ximaro Jix, Underlord [[Alexander von Ismay]] threatened Consortium leaders along with Ximaro Jix himself. Following the argument, Defilers from Zann Consortium accompanied by Dread pirates were then dispatched to inflict harm upon the illusive corporation. Shortly after the order was issued by Krestviniic [[Ximo Jobal]], Defilers confirmed the slaying of Black Sun intelligence and military personnel.<br />
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On Day 153, Dread issued out a public statement reporting their role in the operation and the success of a combined attack against Black Sun.<ref name="BlackSun153"> [http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=38975&category=20 Black Sun eclipsed by Zann Consortium - Year 16 Day 153]</ref><br />
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On Day 159, [[Jeor Knight]], Regent of Black Sun, confirmed the deaths of three Black Sun members publicly but does not verify their rank or positions.<ref name="BlackSun159"> [http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=39020&category=20 Zann Terror Threat to Black Sun 'Low' - Year 16 Day 159]</ref> Jeor, in addition, issued a galactic bounty against Zann Consortium and its umbrella organizations for terrorist actions against their state. Jeor omitted the details of the amount to be paid open, despite previously stating the risk of further harm had been deemed low.<br />
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'''Taxing the Rebels'''<br />
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On Day 232, a Defiler inside of the government of the [[New Republic]] (NR), posing as an Army 2nd Lt., successfully raided one of the rebel armories. Numerous rebel trooper helmets and uniforms along with E-11b trooper rifles are among the equipment liberated from the supply depot. The Zann agent entered and left without a trace, evading security personnel and surveillance droids. Ximaro Jix later explained to NR officials that the operation was a little taxation on the [[rebellion]] for the rebels own attempts to undermine the terrorist network's activities around the galaxy.<br />
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On Day 240, a New Republic Intelligence agent by the name of '''Thrae Claddlyl''' attempted to lure Ximaro Jix into a trap to assassinate the Zann Consortium leader. He was subdued by a Zann Consortium security team and returned to the New Republic.<br />
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On Day 244, Kominiic Greyson Abrams of Zann Consortium released a GNS post highlighting the attempted assassination and the supply depot liberation.<ref name="NewRepublicAssassinationAttempt">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/display.php?postID=39247 New Republic Fails to Apprehend Zann Leader - Year 16 Day 244]</ref><br />
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===Year 17===<br />
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'''Bacta Thieves'''<br />
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On Day 2, [[Athakam MedTech]] warehouses were raided by a small detachment of Defilers. The raid was conducted from behind [[Tion Hegemony]] borders through the use of a smuggler '''Brao Vinklo'''. No witnesses were able to observe the crime and no innocent civilians were harmed during the operation in which over one thousand healing supplies were stolen. Stolen items included [[bacta]] patches, bacta tanks, as well as refills and healing sticks.<br />
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'''Triumvirate Coalition's Fallen King'''<br />
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On Day 17, news spread across the galaxy that rebel government [[Triumvirate Coalition]] suffered an attack. <ref name="TCOliNoa">[http://www.swc-triumvirate.com/news.php?readmore=468 A Message from Oli Noa - Year 17 Day 17]</ref> Intelligence officials along with Coalition forces confirmed that former Consul and King of Triumvirate '''Rick Fias''' along with Zann second-in-command Greyson Abrams entered the government and looted bank vaults of credits over eleven billion credits . In addition to the credits stolen, Defilers commanded by Greyson changed over ownership paperwork of cities, ships, facilities, raw materials and weapons within Triumvirate territory. Finalizing the attack Greyson, along with Rick, went on to corrupt the local populace and convinced up to five thousand of the government’s primary workforce along with troops to defect against their government. Zann leader Ximaro Jix was present in the territory assisting with the operation. <br />
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The operation happened just days after former Triumvirate Consul '''Dero Racto''' got into a heated argument with Ximaro over a neutral aggression pact Ximaro and Zann were trying to establish with Triumvirate to put an end to Zann's continued attacks against the Coalition. Details of the feud between the Consul and former Crime Lord were left unknown. During the looting, Fias announced he was a Defiler, which Ximaro later confirmed via multiple transmissions. Despite the large physical presence of Zann agents during the assault on the government, neither innocent civilians nor troops of Triumvirate were harmed. Rick went on to explain that any and all citizens found would be taken into custody by Defilers and would be given fair treatment. As Triumvirate Forces rushed to protect their holds, Zann cleared various ships of hostiles in the state's space and was observed present by hundreds of witnesses.<br />
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On Day 18, following a conversation between Ximaro and leader of Triumvirate Coalition '''Oli Noa''', Ximaro transmitted to sources across the galaxy that more attacks against Triumvirate would continue in the future. A GNS article was posted by Kyota Navic detailing the Triumvirate Coalition raid.<ref name="RickFiasTCRaid">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=39587&category=20 Triumvirate Coalition's Fallen King - Year 17 Day 18]</ref><br />
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'''Professional Exporters'''<br />
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On Day 35, Ximaro Jix confirmed to associates and various trade merchants that a Defiler "Asset Recovery" Cell, along with contracted smugglers, successfully removed over five hundred [[X-45 Sniper Rifle | X-45 Sniper Rifles]] registered to Zann Consortium from within Triumvirate Coalition territory. The smuggling operation took place days after a security alert was issued to the entire Coalition. Ximaro explained the individuals involved in the activity conducted the action from within Triumvirate as well as its allies who were performing counter-Zann operations assisting the government. In addition to a large number of rifles recovered, Ximaro went on to explain various other assets were recovered. <br />
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'''The Last of the Jix Siblings'''<br />
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On Day 60, [[Chokk Ovin Jix]], a half-blood, last of the brothers to Ximaro Jix, as well as a member of Dread pirates and Zann Consortium, was captured by Consortium agents. The event followed just months after Chokk's exile from Zann and later development of the [[The Black Light Pirates|Black Light Pirates]] which he utilized to make several attempts to undermine Zann influence and operations. The manhunt for Chokk proved a challenging task for Defilers given Chokk's previous history as a Cell leader in Zann and leader of the Defiler detachment within Dread. During his time in exile, Chokk and his compatriots waged a silent war against Ximaro and Zann, creating partnerships with various groups and working with individuals from the [[Galactic Alliance]] and [[Imperial Union]] to form a partnership to battle the terrorist network. Black Light Pirates were met with massive resistance from Defilers on all fronts, and ultimately Chokk was low on friends. With few allies remaining, Chokk decided it was best to seek alternative safer means to go about various businesses and contacted a reputable force sensitive for a force test. Unbeknownst to Chokk, the force user was part of Zann's large umbrella, and he was detained and later transported by Zann's Bounty Hunter cell to a location unknown.<br />
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'''Get Jawa'''<br />
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On Day 140, three enemy sleeper agents confronted Kominiic Greyson Abrams attempting a capture. The attempted apprehension contributed to the immediate death of Kyoto Onren, who was taken down by Greyson personally. The other two assassins, A`yala A`dia, and Jax Xanbot fled the scene but were later captured and killed by additional Zann forces including members from their special security force and Insurgency Cell 3. In the days following the attack, no organizations would claim the attack.<br />
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'''Stand Off'''<br />
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On Day 185, Defiler infiltrators of Zann Consortium gained favorable information while posing as scouts for mercenary transport organization Ever Light. Ever Light was planning on locating the system of [[Drup (System) | Drup]] for their client [[Anax Noctru]]. Soon after receiving the data, Zann agents determined the system did exist once they veered off course while following the mercenaries. The Zann agent, along with a pirate of Dread, then went on to mislead the leader of Ever Light, '''Kray Voh''', into believing that the system of Drup was not found and that one much further away had been located. <br />
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The operation to invade the system of Drup would prove fruitful as Zann Defilers, space expeditionary forces, and rescue operators flooded into that area of space. They would soon be met by [[Rift Alliance]] [RA] troops, in what would later become a standoff between Zann insurgents and Rift Alliance members in which RA would frequently contradict itself. <br />
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Initially, the Alliance attempted to threaten Zann with force through their spokesperson of Krath Dynasty, Lord [[Jeraq Moridin]]; however, soon after would try peace despite secretly attempting to attack Zann ground units. Following both incidents, Zann would observe Rift officials frequently contradicting their stance about why the actions had taken place from their business partners. Lord [[Solarius Masha]] soon after joined with Jeraq officially in what he stated was an attempt to gain Zann as allies. <br />
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Soon after the arrival of Lord Masha, Lord Jeraq Moridin was mysteriously reported deceased by both Krath and Rift officials not long after he changed his stance advocating for peace with the rival government, in which his state had a long-standing feud with that had ended in Dynasty losses on several occasions in the past. No official identification was given to Jeraq's body, and rumors continued to circulate about who was responsible, or if Moridin was even genuinely deceased.<br />
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After several days of aggressive posturing and occasionally hostile negotiations from both organizations, including more failed attempts from RA to provoke Zann agents strike first, armed soldiers and pilots of Rift retreated from the system of Drup allowing Zann to colonize the system without further incident. This event removed all potential for future possibilities of peace with the umbrella which RA had claimed it wanted.<br />
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Following successful colonization Lord Ximaro Jix, along with Greyson Abrams and other high command of Zann, issued transmissions to the leaders of the RA council that their poor communication and lack of trust for one another was evident by their inability to coordinate an offensive to provide a significant resistance against Zann, or even coordinate a successful attack. Ximaro went on to state RA lies of friendship and attempts to deceive the rogue state of Zann would not go unpunished if RA organizations tried such actions in the future.<br />
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'''Consequences'''<br />
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On Day 246, a business associate of Zann Consortium '''A`zol Surek''', leader of ''Warrington and Surek Industries'' [WSI], was taken into custody after abusing his longtime relationship with the Consortium to undermine Zann legitimate business ventures and turn recruitment efforts of like-minded traders and associates against Zann for WSI benefit. A`zol was taken by Seth Haze without incident and was transported to Black Sails Prison with the understanding once he paid his debt to Zann, he would be released if he chose not to be executed. Lord Ximaro Jix stated in a closed transmission to the remainder of the fledgling organization, which Zann helped Surek engineer through a sizable amount of planetary assistance for production centers, that no harm would come to employees of the company; however A`zol would have to suffer the consequences of his actions and betrayal for secretly violating the confidential business relationship of Zann for his agenda.<br />
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On Day 247, just 24 hours after his capture and agreement to suffer the consequences for his mistakes, A`zol was found unconscious and unresponsive in his cell at Black Sails Prison. The reasons for and the circumstances surrounding A`zol's sudden sickness remain unknown.<br />
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'''Interference'''<br />
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On Day 331, trader and information broker [[Looma Karwt]] were assassinated by Seth Haze of Cell 5 overseen by Zann Circle member Kyota Navic. Looma was captured immediately after Consortium agents rescued him from alleged kidnapper Fritjof Blom. Moments before he was killed, unbeknownst to Looma, the Defilers who were supposedly coming to his aid had been tracking Looma for some time for sharing Zann information with organization enemies. <br />
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The execution of Looma came just days after [[The Death Watch|Death Watch]] leader [[Peter Max]] murdered Intelligence Officer [[Acelin Dominia]] of [[The Pentastar Alignment]] for his organization interfering with Zann affairs on separate occasions. The act became the first act of the [[Shadow Dominion]] alliance.<br />
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===Year 18===<br />
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'''Assets Are Weakness'''<br />
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On Day 10, '''Riipa Tinka''' of the [[Horizon Corporation]], a small manufacturing group, was kidnapped by Overseer Kyota Navic. Moments before his capture, Riipa had been lured into a trap area by Kyota after requesting he be able to remove assets from Zann premises. Allowed to enter into a secure Zann storage facility, Riipa was placed under arrest by Navic who explained he was being kidnapped. Soon after that, an intense negotiation of freedom ensued, with Riipa which lasted a week. Eventually, Tinka was able to buy his freedom from his captor and was released paying close to 150 million in credits to Overseer Navic for his safe return. Navic later confirmed to various individuals of the galaxy that the kidnapping had been perpetrated by him alone and was not representative of anything Zann related and he was surprised the Horizon group would not do anything to assist their valued member.<br />
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'''One Rogue Down'''<br />
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On Day 47, news broke across the galaxy of the successful assassination of Commodore [[Jeff Knight]] of [[Rogue Squadron]] by Defilers lead by Seth Haze commander of Zann's 'Cell 5'. In the weeks prior the murder, rogue members were observed attacking Zann's manufacturing group, Black Hole Manufacturing. Despite repeated requests for diplomacy from the Consortium, the rebels continued to decline explaining that it was their right to attack Zann as its enemy. Zann Consortium's response engineered by then Circle member Kyota Navic was the removal of the rogue’s senior commanding officer, leader of Saber Fleet, Jeff Knight. The Commodore was kidnapped, and executed as a message to the galaxy of Zann's continued lethality, and a statement of the rising new Krestvinic Navic that Zann would continue to deal with its enemies with extreme prejudice. <br />
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'''Dulling the Edge'''<br />
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On Day 132, the galaxy would observe the final breaths of the organization ''Edge-9'' lead by the now dissolved Dark Star Hellions oldest traitor [[Xark Jephego]]. In the days before the closure of the organization, Defiler infiltrators released a volley of attacks inside of the anarchist group disrupting business and demoralizing its members. Despite resistance from Edge members and the size of the fledgling group, they were unable to recover from the anarchy released inside of their group which eventually led to several of their members turning against them demonstrating the ferocity of Zann Consortium. Unable to fend off against an unknown enemy in its last moments, Jephego started executing his members at random further weakening morale within his outfit, in hopes it would save his group. The combined actions of Xark and the corruption of Defilers within his organization brought closure to the company known as Edge-9.<br />
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'''Crimson over Glom Tho'''<br />
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On Day 174, news broke of a successful Zann Consortium plot to loot [[Corporate Alliance]] (a member of the [[Rim Commonality]]). Correspondents identified that '''Koby Navarro''' of ''Matukai Dragons'', a Krath Dynasty mercenary front, was influenced by second-in-command [[Shall Ti]], a known Consortium associate, to murder the trading group head [[Elm Aran]]. Initially believed to be successful in preventing Shall from looting assets from the Alliance, Krath seized planetary assets in hopes to prevent Zann Consortium from taking control of the system; however, were later let down when the government of [[Confederacy of Independent Systems]] (CIS) intervened and later worked out an arrangement with Zann to retain ownership of two planetary holdings. The event would spark even more controversy as in the days to come CIS, along with Zann, would sign a joint defense contract for the protection of the system of [[Glom Tho]].<br />
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'''Chiss Conflict'''<br />
<br />
On Day 200, [[Chiss Ascendancy]] elected to leave the Rim Commonality following increased pressure by Krestviniic Ximaro Jix on the alliance through use of Defilers and other known Zann tactics. Openly admitting his disdain for the organization and citing previous hostile interactions, Ximaro explained for every standard week the Ascendancy remained in the neutral alliance, there would be a consequence for Commonality's defiance. Initially rumors circulated that Rim Commonality Archon Solarius Masha (leader of Commonality member organization [[The Pentastar Alignment]]) was uninterested in complying with the crime lord's request, but soon following the departure of more allies and an alleged assassination, the Chiss political group left the alliance. Chiss leader and former Rim Commonality Vice-Archon [[Reius Rothschild]], as well as his second-in-command [[Prard`aga Rono]], argued that the operation was the continuation of a war begun with the Aran assassination.<br />
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In its aftermath, Ximaro stated no harm would further come to the Rim Commonality coming to a peace agreement with the neutral conglomerate.<br />
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===Year 19===<br />
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'''Back With A Vengeance'''<br />
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On Day 142, Zann Consortium engaged in warfare on the planet Vectinia in the Hewett sector. Following an address to the public,<ref name="LossOfEpic">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/display.php?postID=42419 A Loss of Epic Proportions - Year 19 Day 142]</ref> Ximaro Jix explained that Zann Consortium, along with allies The Death Watch and Dread, was engaged in conflict with the [[Trade Federation]], [[Ailon Nova Guard]] and their alliance, the [[Galactic Concordiate]]. While these forces fought for control of the planet, '''Kohl Straffer''' and members of the Ailon Nova Guard looted billions of credits worth of assets which included twenty [[MC-60|MC-60s]], twenty [[MC-80a|MC-80As]], and over four hundred [[T-65_X-wing_Starfighter|T-65 X-wing Starfighters]].<br />
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In the following weeks, Kohl Straffer would make his own organization known as the '''Nova Blades''' and join the Shadow Dominion alliance.<br />
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By the end of the conflict, the Shadow Dominion had succeeded in their war against the Galactic Concordiate. The battle forced them to retreat in spite of what many galactic officials stating that the Shadow Dominion was outgunned, outnumbered, and unable to stop the opposing forces from taking the planet. Various rumors spread throughout the HoloNet regarding the mass scale theft; however, nothing was ever confirmed on how much of the restricted technologies Zann Consortium had actually received. Casualties were also never confirmed regarding specific numbers, despite media footage showing Defilers along with their allies decimating builders across the planet in efforts to destroy morale and weaken their enemies infrastructure planetside.<ref name="GreedandClarity">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/display.php?postID=42426 Greed and Clarity - The Fall of Vectinia - Year 19 Day 151]</ref><br />
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==Territories==<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan A ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan B ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan D ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan E ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan F ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan G ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Cold-no_atmosphere.png|border|Cold/no Atmosphere]] || Pheon ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Pheon A ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Pheon B ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Thira.png|border|Hot/no Atmosphere]] || Thira ||3x3<br />
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| [[File:Hot-no_atmosphere.png|border|Moon]] || Thira Moon ||2x2<br />
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==Government and Politics==<br />
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Zann Consortium functions as a highly centralized, one-party republic. It is a self-described revolutionary and socialist state "guided in its activities by the freedom and individuality idea." The Defilers Circle has an unknown number of members but dominates every aspect of Zann Consortium politics. It has four satellite organizations: Dread pirates, NexCore Mining Corporation, and a ground force Death Watch. All four participated in the internal affairs of the state. Another highly influential structure is the independent Defiler military force. Kyota Navic heads all major structures, as well as a member of the Defilers Circle, and "Kominiic" of Zann Consortium. Ximaro Jix is the syndicate's "Krestviniic" (Lord) who ultimately has final say over all circle decisions and has the right to reverse anything done.<br />
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[[File:Zannconsortiumcityscape.png]]<br />
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===Ideologies===<br />
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The Consortium ideology is the cornerstone of party works and government operations. Its core tenets are economic self-sufficiency, military self-reliance, and an independent foreign policy. The roots of Consortium were made up of a complex mixture of factors, including the cult of personality centered on Ximaro Jix, the conflict with pro-Imperial and pro-Rebellion dissenters, and Zann Consortium's affinity with the black market.<br />
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It was initially promoted as a "creative application" of anarchism but described by state propaganda as "only scientific thought." Consortium's concepts of self-reliance have thus evolved with time and circumstances but still provide the groundwork for the severe austerity, sacrifice, and discipline demanded by the growing culture of criminals on most planets allowing Zann draw only the best talent for its ranks.<br />
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===Law Enforcement===<br />
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Zann Consortium has special courts in place which are handled by the Defilers Circle and appointed magistrates for only the most extreme circumstances of individuals committing acts of espionage or conspiring with enemies of the rogue state as well as heinous acts against life forms.<br />
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The penal code is based on the principle of ''nullum crimen sine lege'' (no crime without a law) but remains a tool for political control despite several amendments reducing ideological influence. The Defilers Circle and their judges carry out legal procedures related to not only criminal and civil matters but also political cases as well. Political prisoners are sent to labor camps or executed, while criminals are often embraced and not punished for offenses, barring crimes against families, women, and children.<br />
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Gangs have a significant presence on all planets, within urban and rural areas and help stimulate the planetary economy through a wide range of criminal activities. The most considerable gang spanning 7 of Zann's 15 planets Dark Star Hellions maintain strong ties with the other minor ruling bodies, represented by Dread (pirates), The Black Hole Gang (pirates) and Bloodscar (pirates and swoop gang). Each acts as not only a group that ensures each citizen remains sovereign and free to live their lives as they please but also as a security force for planetary issues when they arise. <br />
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While most planets live void of laws and governed by gangs, some remain strictly industrialized under the NexCore Mining Corporation and the Consortium's infrastructural division. Citizens wishing to leave their homeworld in search a proper wage and stable career are encouraged to join. Security and law enforcement among the corporations remains tight and is handled by The Circle's special security force of Defilers known as Byveks.<br />
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===Society===<br />
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Sentient-rights in Zann Consortium has a history that predates the establishment of the state. Anarchistic in nature, Zann Consortium regards rights as universal, explaining that only individuals with cruel and unusual dispositions or enemy ties are to be sought after for removal of rights. All of the citizens are permitted to engage in all forms of vice or trade they see fit. Due to the relaxed nature of Zann on planetary citizens, drug production and usage, as well as gambling and smuggling operations are familiar places in all cities.<br />
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Zann Consortium's official stance is that under their rule individual rights are open and every citizen may practice what is called "5th freedom" on any of the colonized planets not designated for corporate economic development.<br />
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The 5th freedom explains that individuals who engage in unlawful activities can reap the benefits as they see fit through any mean necessary on any planet where sentient rights fall under the freedom act. However, sentient's not engaged in such activities who wish to live on their own in the wilderness or within cities promoting their private independent trade and survival are protected on Zann's citizen safety law, and anyone found infringing upon their rights will suffer consequences from the Consortium.<br />
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===Military===<br />
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The Zann Consortium military is divided into the ground forces, navy, and Defiler Cells. Zann relies on military droids, such as [[Battle Droid|Battle Droids]], Mark I Assault Droids, and [[T-Series Tactical Droid|T-Series Tactical Droids]], as and mercenary ground assault as their primary ground force. Citizens wishing to join the Consortium are often drafted as mercenaries and are given opportunities to work alongside Consortium agents leading ground operations. Zann places no restrictions on age, gender or race for anyone wishing to become a mercenary.<br />
<br />
Notably, the Zann Consortium is known for their Defilers. Defilers are elite agents who are dispatched to various systems to performing covert crimes and warfare moreover known as "corruption" against various governments and corporations. Defilers are made up of many different humanoids and non-human species, trained and conditioned to serve the Zann Consortium above all others and concealed under a distinctive uniform of red armor.<br />
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The for the agents is notoriously difficult with a high failure rate. Recruits undergo months of mental and physical conditioning to prepare them to become an agent of Zann.<br />
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A special security force of Defilers known as Byveks provides corporate and private security to citizens involved in economic development and to Circle members of the syndicate.<br />
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===Foreign Relations===<br />
Zann Consortium is recognized in intergalactic law as a sovereign state of the galaxy. Zann Consortium has a multifaceted foreign policy. As of Year 17, it maintains diplomatic relations with several governments and many major corporate entities. The foreign policy is determined by the Kominiic and implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.<br />
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As a successor to a former mercenary corporation, Zann Consortium's galactic political status has often been debated, particularly about unipolar and multi-polar views on the galactic spectrum. While Zann Consortium is commonly accepted as an active high power, in recent years, it has been characterized by some as a potential superpower.<br />
<br />
Zann Consortium maintains strong and confident relations with several independently aligned corporations and governments.<br />
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An essential aspect of Zann Consortium's relations with the majority of Republican and Allied entities is the criticism of Zann Consortium's political system and sentient rights management by other powers, the galactic mass media, and leading political analysts. In particular, such organizations consider the Zann Consortium to have not enough common attributes and to allow too many political rights and civil liberties to its citizens. Zann Consortium dismisses these claims and openly criticizes Republican and Allied watchdogs explaining its citizens know "true freedom."<br />
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==Economy==<br />
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Zann Consortium has a developing, high-income market economy with enormous natural resources, particularly [[tibannagas]] and [[quantum]]. Since the beginning of Year 16, higher domestic consumption and greater political stability have bolstered economic growth. The country ended Year 16 with its fourth straight year of growth but has slowed with the decline in the price of tibannagas and quantum. Growth was primarily driven by corporate espionage and raids, as opposed to mineral extraction and exports.<br />
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Tibannagas and various metals account for more than 80% of exports galactic wide. With the Triumvirate Coalition looting at the beginning of Year 17, Zann Consortium was able to repay all of its past debts and increase average citizen wealth and quality of life substantially.<br />
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Zann Consortium maintains an ever growing amount of industrial plants and shipyards to increase their overall production. By late Year 16, Zann Consortium has completed as many as eight Shipyard II's in their home system alone, all working at full capacity with more being developed monthly.<ref name="VaxalShipyards">[http://www.swcombine.com/rules/?Galaxy_Map&systemID=1610 System of Vaxal - Last Updated Year 16 Day 364]</ref><br />
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==Holographics==<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Governments]]</div>Kyota Navichttp://holocron.swcombine.com/index.php?title=Zann_Consortium&diff=88475Zann Consortium2019-01-31T08:04:42Z<p>Kyota Navic: </p>
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| name = Zann Consortium<br />
| image = [[Image:Zann_Consortium.svg.png|150px]]<br />
| type = Anarcho-syndicalism<br />
| hos = Krestviniic [[Ximaro Jix]]<br />
| hog = Kominiic [[Kyota Navic]]<br />
| affiliation = [[Shadow Dominion]]<br />
| territory = [[Inner Rim]]<br />
*[[Callia (Sector) | Callia]]<br />
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*[[Hewett (Sector) | Hewett]]<br />
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| capital = Ord Vaxal<br />
| language = Galactic Basic<br />
| currency = [[Galactic Credit]]s<br />
| from =<br />
| founded = [[Year 13|Year 13 Day 305]] (as Mercenaries) <br /> [[Year 16|Year 16 Day 191]] (as a Government)<br />
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| holosite = [http://www.zannconsortium.com Zann Consortium]<br />
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The '''Zann Consortium''', established [[Year 13|Year 13 Day 305]], is a galactic entity located in the mid-eastern part of the [[galaxy]] in the [[Inner Rim]].<br />
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Originally established as a mercenary group, it has expanded into a large crime syndicate often categorized as a terrorist entity that reaches into almost every corporation or government in the galaxy. Engineered and founded on the ideals of [[Ximaro Jix]], Zann Consortium maintains its long-term objective to influence and corrupt all sentient life to their cause.<br />
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Since its initial mercenary inception, the Zann Consortium has profited from attacking many significant governments and organizations, ultimately leading to its restructuring into a galactic government. Most of the technology the government gains is through its affiliation with the black market, and its [[Zann Consortium Ranks#Defilers | Defilers]] who are known for their assassinations, piracy, subversion, sabotage, and acts of terrorism.<br />
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==Overview==<br />
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Zann Consortium's political system was built upon the principle of centralization. While the Zann Consortium constitution formally guarantees the protection of sentient rights, in practice no limits on freedom of expression, and the government rarely supervises the lives of citizens.<br />
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The ruling party is the Defiler's Circle. The Circle has been in power since the organization's creation. Elections occur only in single-candidate races where the candidate is selected efficiently beforehand by the Defiler's Circle, having proven they were capable leaders within the crime syndicate.<br />
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Ximaro Jix currently leads the government as [[Zann Consortium Ranks#Krestviniic | Krestviniic]], or head of the crime syndicate, succeeding [[Kyota Navic]] who ran the Consortium following Ximaro's reign since its inception.<br />
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The official head of internal operations for the syndicate often called the head of government, or [[Zann Consortium Ranks#Kominiic | Kominiic]]. Kyota Navic is the Second-in-Command, succeeding [[Greyson Abrams]], who now leads the [[NexCore Mining Corporation]] as CEO. <br />
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The status of the military has enhanced over the years, and it occupies the center of the Zann Consortium political system; all the social sectors are forced to follow the military spirit and adopt military methods. Ximaro Jix's public activity focuses heavily on the on-the-spot guidance of places and events related to the military.<br />
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==History==<br />
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===Year 14===<br />
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'''Assault on Koros Spaceworks'''<br />
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On Day 342, nationalized subsidiary [[Koros Spaceworks]] of the [[Krath Dynasty]] government was looted by '''Namma Craken''', niece to [[Tapar Craken]]. The estimated amount taken in credits and assets was estimated to be five billion in total. Also, rumors suggested as many as five hostages were taken. Krath Dynasty issued a five-hundred million credit bounty for Ximaro Jix<ref name="Krath Dynasty Bounties">[http://swc-krath.net/krath-dynasty/trade-ban-list/ Krath Dynasty Trade Bans and Bounties]</ref> for his repeated attacks on Krath Dynasty. Particularly, for assisting in what was regarded as engineering the plan, and what several Krath Officials including leader [[Lazarus Kell]] of the Krath Dynasty government proclaim was corrupting Namma Craken.<br />
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[[Lilitu Ningaz]] was also placed on the bounty list at four-hundred and fifty million credits.<ref name="Krath Dynasty Bounties"/><br />
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Namma identified herself to be a member of the Zann Consortium covert operations group known as the Defilers. Namma's actions and statements earned her a four-hundred million credit bounty as well<ref name="Krath Dynasty Bounties"/>, later issued by Lazarus Kell who felt she was no longer corrupted merely.<br />
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It was speculated around Krath Dynasty for quite some time that Zann Consortium Defilers were planning an attack; however, it was Namma Craken who ultimately was the perpetrator. Lilitu Ningaz stated to Krath officials she was the one who had recruited Namma quite sometime earlier and put the plan in motion.<br />
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Despite the controversy and frequent denial by Krath regarding the looting and kidnappings, Krath Dynasty posted bounties on all members of Ximaro's former [[Dark Star Hellions]] founding members as well as all members of Zann Consortium.<ref name="Krath Dynasty Bounties"/><br />
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'''The Mercenary Guild and Sabotage'''<br />
{{Main|Battle of Churnis}}<br />
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On Day 343, the following day after the Koros Spaceworks looting, Zann Consortium confirmed rumors that Defilers had successfully rendered eight planets uncontrolled in the sector of [[Churnis]] after the leader of the [[Mercenary Guild]] government failed to negotiate terms with Ximaro Jix.<br />
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At a public venue, [[Xakic Jix]], Ximaro's younger brother, explained they had been working with and assisting the longtime friend and rogue [[Sith#Ranks|Sith Lord]] [[Myn Kuat]] with his revenge on the government he created and once controlled.<br />
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During a series of attacks carried out by Ximaro and his covert operations members infiltrated, the Consortium aimed to demoralize the Mercenary Guild and ultimately collapse the government. After the attacks began, some members of Guild resigned from their positions within the government in an attempt to avoid any harm.<br />
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Shortly after the attacks began, it was clear that the Guild was not suitably prepared to repel a coordinated regime of chaos encroaching upon their worlds. In response, '''Pietre Hunimen''', leader of the Mercenary Guild, urged the [[Galactic Empire]] for assistance on the advice of his second in command. Assessing the situation and realizing the continued threat to the rule of law that the Consortium posed to smaller and fringe governments, the [[Emperor]] agreed to send forces to aid the Guild. As their first step, the Galactic Empire notified Ximaro Jix that they would be providing military assistance to the Mercenary Guild throughout the Churnis sector and that continued acts of aggression by Zann personnel would result in the Empire considering them an enemy. Despite the warning, members of Zann Consortium and Dark Star Hellions were seen to be continuing attacks against the Guild's assets, stating that they would depart once their task was complete and when the Galactic Empire had received their message of bowing to none. <br />
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The ground forces of the Consortium continued shutting down the Mercenary Guild assets throughout Churnis, enabling them to seize land as the local security forces remained preoccupied. As a result of the continued vandalism by the Consortium, the Mercenary Guild began to look for alternative ways of trying to bring the situation under control after Pietre had admitted that the Guild was unable to halt the Consortium's efforts to destabilize the region efficiently.<br />
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Realizing that he could not regain control of the situation, Pietre offered to sell the Churnis sector to the Galactic Empire, to which a multi-billion credit deal was quickly arranged with the Empire. The sale of the Churnis sector to the Empire ended The Mercenary Guild's stewardship of the region<ref name="ChurnisSale">[http://holocron.swcombine.com/wiki/Year_14 TMG Turnover Planets to GE - Year 14 Days 343 and 345]</ref> and the transition of the territory to the temporary rule of [[Moff|Grand Moff]] '''Wummer Malephar''' under the Emperor's direction. <ref name="ChurnisNow">[http://holocron.swcombine.com/wiki/Churnis Churnis Holocron]</ref> The Consortium had succeeded in ousting The Mercenary Guild from power in the sector. Soon after, only to see the arrival of the Empire's forces with a statement from the Emperor that Imperial presence would be limited to re-establishing control and transitioning the sector to a new government at a later date.<br />
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At the end of Zann Consortium's sabotage that forced the Mercenary Guild to sell the sector to a galactic superpower, Ximaro stated that the Consortium's work had been completed.<br />
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===Year 15===<br />
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'''The Octagon League Takeover'''<br />
<br />
On Day 166, the galaxy would observe crime lord Ximaro Jix re-emerge, taking over [[The_Octagon_League_(Year_13)|The Octagon League]] with deadly force, alongside Defiler Cell Leader [[Zane Apex]] and several other cell members.<br />
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During the events that lead to this takeover, Leader [[Gamba Jaboli]] was captured by Ximaro personally and given the option to hand over The Octagon League to the criminal collective for which Zann Consortium resides over. Gamba made three requests during this makeover and offered Ximaro an alternative to killing him. However, the situation was unable to be resolved and Zane Apex ultimately executed Gamba Jaboli.<br />
<br />
With The Octagon League now destroyed<ref name="TOLYear15D167">[http://holocron.swcombine.com/wiki/Year_15 Octagon League Dissolved - Year 15 Day 167]</ref> <ref name="RNNGamba"> [http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=36536&category=20 Gamba Jaboli Murdered by Zann Consortium]</ref>, Ximaro Jix vowed he would reboot the once known [[Galactic Alliance]] weapons supplier and [[New Republic]] [[Private_Sector_Agreement_(New_Republic)|PSA]] under a Zann banner, making the organization far more efficient then its founder had. Ximaro notified some of Gamba's employees that no harm would come to them except the initial attack which Xakic Jix, leader of the Dark Star Hellions, initially performed. This act involved killing '''Kraak Ak-Xaiva''' to convince the New Republic that it was Hellions in the open offensive and not Zann in the shadows.<br />
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'''Kuat Systems Engineering Sabotage'''<br />
<br />
On Day 175, '''Vussek Kaos''', an Operations Manager for [[Kuat Systems Engineering]] of the Galactic Empire's [[List_of_Imperial_Branches#Ministry_of_Industry|Ministry of Industry]], revealed himself as a Zann Consortium infiltrator with the theft of thirty million credits and theft of over a thousand vehicles from the nationalized Imperial company. The theft resulted in the ownership transfer of ninety-five [[AT-ST|AT-ST's]] and over a thousand other vehicles, including two hundred S74-2 speeders; however, all of these remain secured within Imperial-owned facilities.<br />
<br />
Ximaro Jix later stated that if the Galactic Empire sought to resume production within the affected factories where many of these vehicles remained, then they would more than likely have to remove the vehicles from the facilities and into open cities. If this was done, then this may eventually give Zann Defilers the opportunity to seize the assets if they could gain access to the shielded worlds. The Galactic Empire issued advisories that access to the planets would not be granted to anyone without authorization and reason to be planet-side and that any rumored disruption of factories was mere conjecture and wishful thinking in light of the planned expansion of current Kuat System Engineering production facilities.<br />
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<br />
'''Assassination of Andy Longshot'''<br />
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On Day 177, [[Andy Longshot|Andy "Vex" Longshot]], Commodore of [[Pressure Pirates]] and Dark Star Hellions "Original Sergeant at Arms," was intercepted on a trading station in the orbit of planet Ord Vaxal in the [[Vaxal]] system.<br />
Andy walked into a trap that was created and set by Defiler Cell Leader [[Xanxus Drol]] and known Defiler and Pirate of [[Dread]], [[Assurian Fury]], who were both on the scene to ensure Andy would take the bait. Shortly after Vice President of Dark Star Hellions '''Seth Haze''' and Crime Lord of Zann Consortium Ximaro Jix arrived, Andy Longshot found himself barricaded on the trading station. Andy attempted to evade arrest but was quickly subdued and arrested by Haze. Shortly after, Assault Defiler [[Colton Hatfield]] entered into the trading station where Andy was held captive. Colton executed him swiftly and mercilessly despite Andy's pleas to Ximaro to see reason while Vice President Haze stood to watch over the prisoner.<br />
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'''Terrorists in Coruscant'''<br />
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On Day 274, 2nd Lt. '''Rylla Sarat''' of the Galactic Empire revealed herself to be a Defiler of Zann Consortium. Immediately after, she went on to rob an armory aboard the Galactic Empire Lucrehulk ''Bastion''. The robbery became highly disputed throughout the galaxy despite published holo-feeds of the loot taken. During the robbery, 3rd Defiler Sarat, who was assigned to the 1st Imperial Legion, 1st Brigade, also abducted '''Xavier Rayya''' who was already arrested. The robbery took place during an alleged terrorist alert in the system of Coruscant. Zann Consortium stated later that during the alarm, many Defilers kept a lookout in nearby systems for Imperial naval patrols. Among them, Ximaro Jix and Defilers [[Jesse Kilipso]] and Zane Apex were actively involved in loading up the Imperial weaponry and armor as well as securing the Imperial prisoner, who was presumably awaiting trial into custody, being escorted by Sarat at gunpoint.<br />
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A newscast detailing the event was hacked and broadcast by Greyson Abrams on the [[GNS|Galactic News System]] on Day 275.<ref name="Terrorists in Coruscant">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=37352&category=20 GNS: Terrorists in Coruscant - Year 15 Day 275]</ref><br />
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'''Black Sails Prison'''<br />
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On Day 275, after much deliberation, the Zann Consortium would become an official holding facility for syndicate hostages and prisoners. Individuals [[Higelourmi Evervir|Higelourmi "Higgs" Evervir]], '''Softim Elohim''', '''Dyan Schnall''', and Xavier Rayya were the first inmates brought through the doors by prison Defilers who guard the prison's hidden location.<br />
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Higelourmi Everivir, the former leader of [[Byblos Drive Yards]]<ref name="Hig">[http://holocron.swcombine.com/wiki/Year_15 Byblos Drive Yards Leadership Change - Year 15 Day 130]</ref>, was elected to the position of Crew Leader within the prison and charged with the supervision of the other prisoners in their duties. When orders were made to eliminate Dyan Schnall due to alleged misbehavior and administrative decisions within the prison, the knife fell to Everivir. On Day 294, Higelourmi was observed by prison Defilers constraining [[Kubaz]] Dyan Schnall and escorting him to the cell block, executing him with an incision to the nape following a directive was given by 2nd Defiler '''Chazra Chak`na'''. The instruction was issued to either kill Dyan or be executed himself. Though reluctant, Higelourmi later articulated that decimating the prison population via the death sentence was mostly reasonable despite the corruption of the Consortium in light of the unruliness of the people. Everivir eventually went on to state he would execute again as ordered as he felt he ought to obey to preserve his life further. Such orders did ultimately follow as seen the case of Softim Elohim, a rebel agent captured for spying and placed in the prison by the Consortium.<br />
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Elohim was then notified that he was to be executed per Zann Consortium instruction. Softim, in his fear, apparently ate the cheap toxic paint already chipping off the new prison's walls, resulting in his death to avoid a potentially painful death from the death-dealing [[Arcona]]; instead, the chemical cocktail rendered the Alderanian partially comatose. This turn of events went on to further Higelourmi's reputation and humiliation among not just the Consortium, but the Dread pirates who initially captured him. As reports began to circulate through the galaxy of these events, soon numbers of bounty hunter groups reputedly offered to capture Everivir if the Consortium ever allowed the Arcona to be released.<br />
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In fear of his own potentially impending doom despite contrary reports from Everivir, the 2nd Lieutenant of the Galactic Empire Xavier Rayya followed Softim's footsteps choosing to take similar chemicals to eventually leaving himself entirely unaware and in a catatonic state of being identical to Elohim. Xavier expressed extreme paranoia to Black Sails staff explaining he would not end up like Dyan Schall, being killed by an Arcona that was now acting as the prison enforcer of an organization known for not letting sentients go free.<br />
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On Day 319, Eweff Gesorip was slain by Higlourmi, merely days after arriving into Black Sails Prison. Prison Defilers notified "Higgs" that Eweff identified himself as an agent of Imperial Intelligence through Sebastian Von Nex. With no evidence to prove such a claim other than alleged holo log recordings, Zann members allow Higlourmi to determine the young [[Kel Dor]] Gesorip's fate which Higlourmi quickly would, using his combat knife to a kill yet another harmless sentient, despite lack of credible information regarding Eweff's true allegiance.<br />
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Black Sails Prison can be found in the Vaxal system on the planet Caprol.<br />
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===Year 16===<br />
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'''Zann Consortium Retaliation'''<br />
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On Day 32, [[Alliance Special Operations]] (ASO) commander Xakic Jix suffered a loss as '''Qardin "Q" Fal-Cona''', a rogue Hellion himself, would be kidnapped by '''Jarreth Darksky''', a Zann Consortium Defiler, during a training exercise. The kidnapping and later murder of "Q" was a result of when he and other mutinous Hellions, including Seth Haze and [[Xakic Jix]], failed to coup Zann Consortium which ultimately leads to the creation of the alleged rebel mercenary organization ASO. In addition to Zann's retaliation against rogue members, a Hellion named [[Robert Reynolds]] was taken captive during the uprising of the first conflict and was almost simultaneously freed by [[Juan Vargez]] who was accompanied by a small group of Dread pirates.<br />
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On Day 48, Zann Consortium sold Higelourmi Everivir into the slavery of a third party ending his many months in Black Sails Prison.<br />
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On Day 94, Jarreth Darksky brutally murders '''Alana Sinesael''', wife to the late Qardin Fal-Cona, as a message to the Dark Star Hellions rogues that not even their families can evade future retribution from the Zann umbrella for their treachery.<br />
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'''Crossing the Sun'''<br />
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On Day 150, after disputes with [[Black Sun]] associate [[Eris Rosiir]] and Zann Consortium leader Ximaro Jix, Underlord [[Alexander von Ismay]] threatened Consortium leaders along with Ximaro Jix himself. Following the argument, Defilers from Zann Consortium accompanied by Dread pirates were then dispatched to inflict harm upon the illusive corporation. Shortly after the order was issued by Krestviniic [[Ximo Jobal]], Defilers confirmed the slaying of Black Sun intelligence and military personnel.<br />
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On Day 153, Dread issued out a public statement reporting their role in the operation and the success of a combined attack against Black Sun.<ref name="BlackSun153"> [http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=38975&category=20 Black Sun eclipsed by Zann Consortium - Year 16 Day 153]</ref><br />
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On Day 159, [[Jeor Knight]], Regent of Black Sun, confirmed the deaths of three Black Sun members publicly but does not verify their rank or positions.<ref name="BlackSun159"> [http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=39020&category=20 Zann Terror Threat to Black Sun 'Low' - Year 16 Day 159]</ref> Jeor, in addition, issued a galactic bounty against Zann Consortium and its umbrella organizations for terrorist actions against their state. Jeor omitted the details of the amount to be paid open, despite previously stating the risk of further harm had been deemed low.<br />
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'''Taxing the Rebels'''<br />
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On Day 232, a Defiler inside of the government of the [[New Republic]] (NR), posing as an Army 2nd Lt., successfully raided one of the rebel armories. Numerous rebel trooper helmets and uniforms along with E-11b trooper rifles are among the equipment liberated from the supply depot. The Zann agent entered and left without a trace, evading security personnel and surveillance droids. Ximaro Jix later explained to NR officials that the operation was a little taxation on the [[rebellion]] for the rebels own attempts to undermine the terrorist network's activities around the galaxy.<br />
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On Day 240, a New Republic Intelligence agent by the name of '''Thrae Claddlyl''' attempted to lure Ximaro Jix into a trap to assassinate the Zann Consortium leader. He was subdued by a Zann Consortium security team and returned to the New Republic.<br />
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On Day 244, Kominiic Greyson Abrams of Zann Consortium released a GNS post highlighting the attempted assassination and the supply depot liberation.<ref name="NewRepublicAssassinationAttempt">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/display.php?postID=39247 New Republic Fails to Apprehend Zann Leader - Year 16 Day 244]</ref><br />
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===Year 17===<br />
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'''Bacta Thieves'''<br />
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On Day 2, [[Athakam MedTech]] warehouses were raided by a small detachment of Defilers. The raid was conducted from behind [[Tion Hegemony]] borders through the use of a smuggler '''Brao Vinklo'''. No witnesses were able to observe the crime and no innocent civilians were harmed during the operation in which over one thousand healing supplies were stolen. Stolen items included [[bacta]] patches, bacta tanks, as well as refills and healing sticks.<br />
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'''Triumvirate Coalition's Fallen King'''<br />
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On Day 17, news spread across the galaxy that rebel government [[Triumvirate Coalition]] suffered an attack. <ref name="TCOliNoa">[http://www.swc-triumvirate.com/news.php?readmore=468 A Message from Oli Noa - Year 17 Day 17]</ref> Intelligence officials along with Coalition forces confirmed that former Consul and King of Triumvirate '''Rick Fias''' along with Zann second-in-command Greyson Abrams entered the government and looted bank vaults of credits over eleven billion credits . In addition to the credits stolen, Defilers commanded by Greyson changed over ownership paperwork of cities, ships, facilities, raw materials and weapons within Triumvirate territory. Finalizing the attack Greyson, along with Rick, went on to corrupt the local populace and convinced up to five thousand of the government’s primary workforce along with troops to defect against their government. Zann leader Ximaro Jix was present in the territory assisting with the operation. <br />
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The operation happened just days after former Triumvirate Consul '''Dero Racto''' got into a heated argument with Ximaro over a neutral aggression pact Ximaro and Zann were trying to establish with Triumvirate to put an end to Zann's continued attacks against the Coalition. Details of the feud between the Consul and former Crime Lord were left unknown. During the looting, Fias announced he was a Defiler, which Ximaro later confirmed via multiple transmissions. Despite the large physical presence of Zann agents during the assault on the government, neither innocent civilians nor troops of Triumvirate were harmed. Rick went on to explain that any and all citizens found would be taken into custody by Defilers and would be given fair treatment. As Triumvirate Forces rushed to protect their holds, Zann cleared various ships of hostiles in the state's space and was observed present by hundreds of witnesses.<br />
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On Day 18, following a conversation between Ximaro and leader of Triumvirate Coalition '''Oli Noa''', Ximaro transmitted to sources across the galaxy that more attacks against Triumvirate would continue in the future. A GNS article was posted by Kyota Navic detailing the Triumvirate Coalition raid.<ref name="RickFiasTCRaid">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/gnsarchive.php?display=2&postID=39587&category=20 Triumvirate Coalition's Fallen King - Year 17 Day 18]</ref><br />
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<br />
'''Professional Exporters'''<br />
<br />
On Day 35, Ximaro Jix confirmed to associates and various trade merchants that a Defiler "Asset Recovery" Cell, along with contracted smugglers, successfully removed over five hundred [[X-45 Sniper Rifle | X-45 Sniper Rifles]] registered to Zann Consortium from within Triumvirate Coalition territory. The smuggling operation took place days after a security alert was issued to the entire Coalition. Ximaro explained the individuals involved in the activity conducted the action from within Triumvirate as well as its allies who were performing counter-Zann operations assisting the government. In addition to a large number of rifles recovered, Ximaro went on to explain various other assets were recovered. <br />
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'''The Last of the Jix Siblings'''<br />
<br />
On Day 60, [[Chokk Ovin Jix]], a half-blood, last of the brothers to Ximaro Jix, as well as a member of Dread pirates and Zann Consortium, was captured by Consortium agents. The event followed just months after Chokk's exile from Zann and later development of the [[The Black Light Pirates|Black Light Pirates]] which he utilized to make several attempts to undermine Zann influence and operations. The manhunt for Chokk proved a challenging task for Defilers given Chokk's previous history as a Cell leader in Zann and leader of the Defiler detachment within Dread. During his time in exile, Chokk and his compatriots waged a silent war against Ximaro and Zann, creating partnerships with various groups and working with individuals from the [[Galactic Alliance]] and [[Imperial Union]] to form a partnership to battle the terrorist network. Black Light Pirates were met with massive resistance from Defilers on all fronts, and ultimately Chokk was low on friends. With few allies remaining, Chokk decided it was best to seek alternative safer means to go about various businesses and contacted a reputable force sensitive for a force test. Unbeknownst to Chokk, the force user was part of Zann's large umbrella, and he was detained and later transported by Zann's Bounty Hunter cell to a location unknown.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Get Jawa'''<br />
{{See also|Yar'll ganar at nar dralshy`a}}<br />
On Day 140, three enemy sleeper agents confronted Kominiic Greyson Abrams attempting a capture. The attempted apprehension contributed to the immediate death of Kyoto Onren, who was taken down by Greyson personally. The other two assassins, A`yala A`dia, and Jax Xanbot fled the scene but were later captured and killed by additional Zann forces including members from their special security force and Insurgency Cell 3. In the days following the attack, no organizations would claim the attack.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Stand Off'''<br />
<br />
On Day 185, Defiler infiltrators of Zann Consortium gained favorable information while posing as scouts for mercenary transport organization Ever Light. Ever Light was planning on locating the system of [[Drup (System) | Drup]] for their client [[Anax Noctru]]. Soon after receiving the data, Zann agents determined the system did exist once they veered off course while following the mercenaries. The Zann agent, along with a pirate of Dread, then went on to mislead the leader of Ever Light, '''Kray Voh''', into believing that the system of Drup was not found and that one much further away had been located. <br />
<br />
The operation to invade the system of Drup would prove fruitful as Zann Defilers, space expeditionary forces, and rescue operators flooded into that area of space. They would soon be met by [[Rift Alliance]] [RA] troops, in what would later become a standoff between Zann insurgents and Rift Alliance members in which RA would frequently contradict itself. <br />
<br />
Initially, the Alliance attempted to threaten Zann with force through their spokesperson of Krath Dynasty, Lord [[Jeraq Moridin]]; however, soon after would try peace despite secretly attempting to attack Zann ground units. Following both incidents, Zann would observe Rift officials frequently contradicting their stance about why the actions had taken place from their business partners. Lord [[Solarius Masha]] soon after joined with Jeraq officially in what he stated was an attempt to gain Zann as allies. <br />
<br />
Soon after the arrival of Lord Masha, Lord Jeraq Moridin was mysteriously reported deceased by both Krath and Rift officials not long after he changed his stance advocating for peace with the rival government, in which his state had a long-standing feud with that had ended in Dynasty losses on several occasions in the past. No official identification was given to Jeraq's body, and rumors continued to circulate about who was responsible, or if Moridin was even genuinely deceased.<br />
<br />
After several days of aggressive posturing and occasionally hostile negotiations from both organizations, including more failed attempts from RA to provoke Zann agents strike first, armed soldiers and pilots of Rift retreated from the system of Drup allowing Zann to colonize the system without further incident. This event removed all potential for future possibilities of peace with the umbrella which RA had claimed it wanted.<br />
<br />
Following successful colonization Lord Ximaro Jix, along with Greyson Abrams and other high command of Zann, issued transmissions to the leaders of the RA council that their poor communication and lack of trust for one another was evident by their inability to coordinate an offensive to provide a significant resistance against Zann, or even coordinate a successful attack. Ximaro went on to state RA lies of friendship and attempts to deceive the rogue state of Zann would not go unpunished if RA organizations tried such actions in the future.<br />
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<br />
'''Consequences'''<br />
<br />
On Day 246, a business associate of Zann Consortium '''A`zol Surek''', leader of ''Warrington and Surek Industries'' [WSI], was taken into custody after abusing his longtime relationship with the Consortium to undermine Zann legitimate business ventures and turn recruitment efforts of like-minded traders and associates against Zann for WSI benefit. A`zol was taken by Seth Haze without incident and was transported to Black Sails Prison with the understanding once he paid his debt to Zann, he would be released if he chose not to be executed. Lord Ximaro Jix stated in a closed transmission to the remainder of the fledgling organization, which Zann helped Surek engineer through a sizable amount of planetary assistance for production centers, that no harm would come to employees of the company; however A`zol would have to suffer the consequences of his actions and betrayal for secretly violating the confidential business relationship of Zann for his agenda.<br />
<br />
On Day 247, just 24 hours after his capture and agreement to suffer the consequences for his mistakes, A`zol was found unconscious and unresponsive in his cell at Black Sails Prison. The reasons for and the circumstances surrounding A`zol's sudden sickness remain unknown.<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Interference'''<br />
<br />
On Day 331, trader and information broker [[Looma Karwt]] were assassinated by Seth Haze of Cell 5 overseen by Zann Circle member Kyota Navic. Looma was captured immediately after Consortium agents rescued him from alleged kidnapper Fritjof Blom. Moments before he was killed, unbeknownst to Looma, the Defilers who were supposedly coming to his aid had been tracking Looma for some time for sharing Zann information with organization enemies. <br />
<br />
The execution of Looma came just days after [[The Death Watch|Death Watch]] leader [[Peter Max]] murdered Intelligence Officer [[Acelin Dominia]] of [[The Pentastar Alignment]] for his organization interfering with Zann affairs on separate occasions. The act became the first act of the [[Shadow Dominion]] alliance.<br />
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===Year 18===<br />
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'''Assets Are Weakness'''<br />
<br />
On Day 10, '''Riipa Tinka''' of the [[Horizon Corporation]], a small manufacturing group, was kidnapped by Overseer Kyota Navic. Moments before his capture, Riipa had been lured into a trap area by Kyota after requesting he be able to remove assets from Zann premises. Allowed to enter into a secure Zann storage facility, Riipa was placed under arrest by Navic who explained he was being kidnapped. Soon after that, an intense negotiation of freedom ensued, with Riipa which lasted a week. Eventually, Tinka was able to buy his freedom from his captor and was released paying close to 150 million in credits to Overseer Navic for his safe return. Navic later confirmed to various individuals of the galaxy that the kidnapping had been perpetrated by him alone and was not representative of anything Zann related and he was surprised the Horizon group would not do anything to assist their valued member.<br />
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<br />
'''One Rogue Down'''<br />
<br />
On Day 47, news broke across the galaxy of the successful assassination of Commodore [[Jeff Knight]] of [[Rogue Squadron]] by Defilers lead by Seth Haze commander of Zann's 'Cell 5'. In the weeks prior the murder, rogue members were observed attacking Zann's manufacturing group, Black Hole Manufacturing. Despite repeated requests for diplomacy from the Consortium, the rebels continued to decline explaining that it was their right to attack Zann as its enemy. Zann Consortium's response engineered by then Circle member Kyota Navic was the removal of the rogue’s senior commanding officer, leader of Saber Fleet, Jeff Knight. The Commodore was kidnapped, and executed as a message to the galaxy of Zann's continued lethality, and a statement of the rising new Krestvinic Navic that Zann would continue to deal with its enemies with extreme prejudice. <br />
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<br />
'''Dulling the Edge'''<br />
<br />
On Day 132, the galaxy would observe the final breaths of the organization ''Edge-9'' lead by the now dissolved Dark Star Hellions oldest traitor [[Xark Jephego]]. In the days before the closure of the organization, Defiler infiltrators released a volley of attacks inside of the anarchist group disrupting business and demoralizing its members. Despite resistance from Edge members and the size of the fledgling group, they were unable to recover from the anarchy released inside of their group which eventually led to several of their members turning against them demonstrating the ferocity of Zann Consortium. Unable to fend off against an unknown enemy in its last moments, Jephego started executing his members at random further weakening morale within his outfit, in hopes it would save his group. The combined actions of Xark and the corruption of Defilers within his organization brought closure to the company known as Edge-9.<br />
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'''Crimson over Glom Tho'''<br />
<br />
On Day 174, news broke of a successful Zann Consortium plot to loot [[Corporate Alliance]] (a member of the [[Rim Commonality]]). Correspondents identified that '''Koby Navarro''' of ''Matukai Dragons'', a Krath Dynasty mercenary front, was influenced by second-in-command [[Shall Ti]], a known Consortium associate, to murder the trading group head [[Elm Aran]]. Initially believed to be successful in preventing Shall from looting assets from the Alliance, Krath seized planetary assets in hopes to prevent Zann Consortium from taking control of the system; however, were later let down when the government of [[Confederacy of Independent Systems]] (CIS) intervened and later worked out an arrangement with Zann to retain ownership of two planetary holdings. The event would spark even more controversy as in the days to come CIS, along with Zann, would sign a joint defense contract for the protection of the system of [[Glom Tho]].<br />
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<br />
<br />
'''Chiss Conflict'''<br />
<br />
On Day 200, [[Chiss Ascendancy]] elected to leave the Rim Commonality following increased pressure by Krestviniic Ximaro Jix on the alliance through use of Defilers and other known Zann tactics. Openly admitting his disdain for the organization and citing previous hostile interactions, Ximaro explained for every standard week the Ascendancy remained in the neutral alliance, there would be a consequence for Commonality's defiance. Initially rumors circulated that Rim Commonality Archon Solarius Masha (leader of Commonality member organization [[The Pentastar Alignment]]) was uninterested in complying with the crime lord's request, but soon following the departure of more allies and an alleged assassination, the Chiss political group left the alliance. Chiss leader and former Rim Commonality Vice-Archon [[Reius Rothschild]], as well as his second-in-command [[Prard`aga Rono]], argued that the operation was the continuation of a war begun with the Aran assassination.<br />
<br />
In its aftermath, Ximaro stated no harm would further come to the Rim Commonality coming to a peace agreement with the neutral conglomerate.<br />
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===Year 19===<br />
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'''Back With A Vengeance'''<br />
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On Day 142, Zann Consortium engaged in warfare on the planet Vectinia in the Hewett sector. Following an address to the public,<ref name="LossOfEpic">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/display.php?postID=42419 A Loss of Epic Proportions - Year 19 Day 142]</ref> Ximaro Jix explained that Zann Consortium, along with allies The Death Watch and Dread, was engaged in conflict with the [[Trade Federation]], [[Ailon Nova Guard]] and their alliance, the [[Galactic Concordiate]]. While these forces fought for control of the planet, '''Kohl Straffer''' and members of the Ailon Nova Guard looted billions of credits worth of assets which included twenty [[MC-60|MC-60s]], twenty [[MC-80a|MC-80As]], and over four hundred [[T-65_X-wing_Starfighter|T-65 X-wing Starfighters]].<br />
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In the following weeks, Kohl Straffer would make his own organization known as the '''Nova Blades''' and join the Shadow Dominion alliance.<br />
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By the end of the conflict, the Shadow Dominion had succeeded in their war against the Galactic Concordiate. The battle forced them to retreat in spite of what many galactic officials stating that the Shadow Dominion was outgunned, outnumbered, and unable to stop the opposing forces from taking the planet. Various rumors spread throughout the HoloNet regarding the mass scale theft; however, nothing was ever confirmed on how much of the restricted technologies Zann Consortium had actually received. Casualties were also never confirmed regarding specific numbers, despite media footing showing Defilers along with their allies decimating builders across the planet in efforts to destroy morale and weaken their enemies infrastructure planetside.<ref name="GreedandClarity">[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/display.php?postID=42426 Greed and Clarity - The Fall of Vectinia - Year 19 Day 151]</ref><br />
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==Territories==<br />
{{See also|Vaxal (System)}}<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Ord Vaxal Moon ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan C ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Hot-no_atmosphere.png|border|Hot/no Atmosphere]] || Caprol ||4x4<br />
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| [[File:Gas_giant.png|border|Gas Giant]] || Irfan ||16x16<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan A ||1x1<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan B ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan D ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan E ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan F ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Irfan G ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Cold-no_atmosphere.png|border|Cold/no Atmosphere]] || Pheon ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Pheon A ||1x1<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Pheon B ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Thira.png|border|Hot/no Atmosphere]] || Thira ||3x3<br />
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| [[File:Hot-no_atmosphere.png|border|Moon]] || Thira Moon ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Hot-no_atmosphere.png|border|Hot/no Atmosphere]] || Drup I ||13x13<br />
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| [[File:Gas_giant.png|border|Gas Giant]] || Drup II ||16x16<br />
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| [[File:Hot-no_atmosphere.png|border|Hot/no Atmosphere]] || Drup III ||14x14<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Drup Alpha ||2x2<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Drup Beta ||1x1<br />
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| [[File:Moon.png|border|Moon]] || Drupsteroid ||1x1<br />
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==Government and Politics==<br />
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Zann Consortium functions as a highly centralized, one-party republic. It is a self-described revolutionary and socialist state "guided in its activities by the freedom and individuality idea." The Defilers Circle has an unknown number of members but dominates every aspect of Zann Consortium politics. It has four satellite organizations: Dread pirates, NexCore Mining Corporation, and a ground force Death Watch. All four participated in the internal affairs of the state. Another highly influential structure is the independent Defiler military force. Kyota Navic heads all major structures, as well as a member of the Defilers Circle, and "Kominiic" of Zann Consortium. Ximaro Jix is the syndicate's "Krestviniic" (Lord) who ultimately has final say over all circle decisions and has the right to reverse anything done.<br />
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[[File:Zannconsortiumcityscape.png]]<br />
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===Ideologies===<br />
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The Consortium ideology is the cornerstone of party works and government operations. Its core tenets are economic self-sufficiency, military self-reliance, and an independent foreign policy. The roots of Consortium were made up of a complex mixture of factors, including the cult of personality centered on Ximaro Jix, the conflict with pro-Imperial and pro-Rebellion dissenters, and Zann Consortium's affinity with the black market.<br />
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It was initially promoted as a "creative application" of anarchism but described by state propaganda as "only scientific thought." Consortium's concepts of self-reliance have thus evolved with time and circumstances but still provide the groundwork for the severe austerity, sacrifice, and discipline demanded by the growing culture of criminals on most planets allowing Zann draw only the best talent for its ranks.<br />
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===Law Enforcement===<br />
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Zann Consortium has special courts in place which are handled by the Defilers Circle and appointed magistrates for only the most extreme circumstances of individuals committing acts of espionage or conspiring with enemies of the rogue state as well as heinous acts against life forms.<br />
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The penal code is based on the principle of ''nullum crimen sine lege'' (no crime without a law) but remains a tool for political control despite several amendments reducing ideological influence. The Defilers Circle and their judges carry out legal procedures related to not only criminal and civil matters but also political cases as well. Political prisoners are sent to labor camps or executed, while criminals are often embraced and not punished for offenses, barring crimes against families, women, and children.<br />
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Gangs have a significant presence on all planets, within urban and rural areas and help stimulate the planetary economy through a wide range of criminal activities. The most considerable gang spanning 7 of Zann's 15 planets Dark Star Hellions maintain strong ties with the other minor ruling bodies, represented by Dread (pirates), The Black Hole Gang (pirates) and Bloodscar (pirates and swoop gang). Each acts as not only a group that ensures each citizen remains sovereign and free to live their lives as they please but also as a security force for planetary issues when they arise. <br />
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While most planets live void of laws and governed by gangs, some remain strictly industrialized under the NexCore Mining Corporation and the Consortium's infrastructural division. Citizens wishing to leave their homeworld in search a proper wage and stable career are encouraged to join. Security and law enforcement among the corporations remains tight and is handled by The Circle's special security force of Defilers known as Byveks.<br />
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===Society===<br />
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Sentient-rights in Zann Consortium has a history that predates the establishment of the state. Anarchistic in nature, Zann Consortium regards rights as universal, explaining that only individuals with cruel and unusual dispositions or enemy ties are to be sought after for removal of rights. All of the citizens are permitted to engage in all forms of vice or trade they see fit. Due to the relaxed nature of Zann on planetary citizens, drug production and usage, as well as gambling and smuggling operations are familiar places in all cities.<br />
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Zann Consortium's official stance is that under their rule individual rights are open and every citizen may practice what is called "5th freedom" on any of the colonized planets not designated for corporate economic development.<br />
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The 5th freedom explains that individuals who engage in unlawful activities can reap the benefits as they see fit through any mean necessary on any planet where sentient rights fall under the freedom act. However, sentient's not engaged in such activities who wish to live on their own in the wilderness or within cities promoting their private independent trade and survival are protected on Zann's citizen safety law, and anyone found infringing upon their rights will suffer consequences from the Consortium.<br />
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===Military===<br />
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The Zann Consortium military is divided into the ground forces, navy, and Defiler Cells. Zann relies on military droids, such as [[Battle Droid|Battle Droids]], Mark I Assault Droids, and [[T-Series Tactical Droid|T-Series Tactical Droids]], as and mercenary ground assault as their primary ground force. Citizens wishing to join the Consortium are often drafted as mercenaries and are given opportunities to work alongside Consortium agents leading ground operations. Zann places no restrictions on age, gender or race for anyone wishing to become a mercenary.<br />
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Notably, the Zann Consortium is known for their Defilers. Defilers are elite agents who are dispatched to various systems to performing covert crimes and warfare moreover known as "corruption" against various governments and corporations. Defilers are made up of many different humanoids and non-human species, trained and conditioned to serve the Zann Consortium above all others and concealed under a distinctive uniform of red armor.<br />
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The for the agents is notoriously difficult with a high failure rate. Recruits undergo months of mental and physical conditioning to prepare them to become an agent of Zann.<br />
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A special security force of Defilers known as Byveks provides corporate and private security to citizens involved in economic development and to Circle members of the syndicate.<br />
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===Foreign Relations===<br />
Zann Consortium is recognized in intergalactic law as a sovereign state of the galaxy. Zann Consortium has a multifaceted foreign policy. As of Year 17, it maintains diplomatic relations with several governments and many major corporate entities. The foreign policy is determined by the Kominiic and implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.<br />
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As a successor to a former mercenary corporation, Zann Consortium's galactic political status has often been debated, particularly about unipolar and multi-polar views on the galactic spectrum. While Zann Consortium is commonly accepted as an active high power, in recent years, it has been characterized by some as a potential superpower.<br />
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Zann Consortium maintains strong and confident relations with several independently aligned corporations and governments.<br />
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An essential aspect of Zann Consortium's relations with the majority of Republican and Allied entities is the criticism of Zann Consortium's political system and sentient rights management by other powers, the galactic mass media, and leading political analysts. In particular, such organizations consider the Zann Consortium to have not enough common attributes and to allow too many political rights and civil liberties to its citizens. Zann Consortium dismisses these claims and openly criticizes Republican and Allied watchdogs explaining its citizens know "true freedom."<br />
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==Economy==<br />
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Zann Consortium has a developing, high-income market economy with enormous natural resources, particularly [[tibannagas]] and [[quantum]]. Since the beginning of Year 16, higher domestic consumption and greater political stability have bolstered economic growth. The country ended Year 16 with its fourth straight year of growth but has slowed with the decline in the price of tibannagas and quantum. Growth was primarily driven by corporate espionage and raids, as opposed to mineral extraction and exports.<br />
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Tibannagas and various metals account for more than 80% of exports galactic wide. With the Triumvirate Coalition looting at the beginning of Year 17, Zann Consortium was able to repay all of its past debts and increase average citizen wealth and quality of life substantially.<br />
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Zann Consortium maintains an ever growing amount of industrial plants and shipyards to increase their overall production. By late Year 16, Zann Consortium has completed as many as eight Shipyard II's in their home system alone, all working at full capacity with more being developed monthly.<ref name="VaxalShipyards">[http://www.swcombine.com/rules/?Galaxy_Map&systemID=1610 System of Vaxal - Last Updated Year 16 Day 364]</ref><br />
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==Holographics==<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Governments]]</div>Kyota Navichttp://holocron.swcombine.com/index.php?title=Qiilura_(System)&diff=88474Qiilura (System)2019-01-31T08:02:07Z<p>Kyota Navic: </p>
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| name = [[Qiilura]]<br />
| image=<br />
| sector = [[Qiilura (Sector) | Qiilura]]<br />
| galcoord = (-26, 203)<br />
| discoverydate = Year 14 Day 19<br />
| planets = 1<br />
| suns = 1<br />
| moons = 0<br />
| asteroidfields= 0<br />
| stations = 0<br />
| population = 2,692,015<br />
| controller = [[Zann Consortium]]<br />
| governor = <br />
| magistrate = <br />
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| [[Qiilura (Planet) | Qiilura]]<br />
| (12, 12)<br />
| temperate/breathable<br />
| 16,16<br />
| 2,692,015<br />
| [[Zann Consortium]]<br />
|}<br />
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Qiilura is a temperate planet in the Mid Rim, 40 light years away from Ord Mantell. It was the home world of the Gurlanins, a race of shapeshifting intelligent predators, but by the time of the Clone Wars, Human colonization had been well established, with a population of two hundred thousand farmers. The economy of the planet mostly revolved around agriculture, specifically the production of barq, kushayan, and other luxury foodstuffs, merlie meat was a known export and source of income & food for the farmers of this planet. Qiilura produced a large proportion of the luxury foodstuffs and beverages in the galaxy. However, the planet was controlled by the Neimoidian merchants who passed little of the profit on to the farmers, thus most inhabitants lived in squalor and would sell information and outlaws to the warlord Ghez Hokan and his militia for a couple of credits or a bottle of urrqal.<br />
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Qiilura had many islands with fertile soil, deep river inlets, rolling plains, deciduous forests, lakes, and gameboard fields. The planet also had gem mines, sources of zeka quartz and green silicates. The planet was home to a number of native non-sentient species such as gdans, merlies and vheks.<br />
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During the Clone Wars, Qiilura was the location of a Separatist biological weapons lab that was developing a pathological agent specifically designed to kill clones. During the Mission to Qiilura, an elite squad of Republic commandos was sent to destroy the biological weapons lab and, if possible, locate a lost or captured Jedi Master and his Padawan. Although the Jedi-Master was dead prior to their arrival, the Clone squad was ultimately successful in destroying the lab after joining up with the Jedi-Padawan and enlisting the help of the native Gurlanins. Due to the Separatist droids burning the barq fields in the search of one of the Clone Commandos, there was a galactic shortage of the food causing economic problems for the Trade Federation, and more so for farmers who lost their crops.<br />
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Over the years Qiilura fell off Galactic charts as it was not on a main hyperspace lane until it was re-discovered by Ailon Nova Guard at the end of Y013.<br />
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| planets = 1<br />
| suns = 1<br />
| moons = 0<br />
| asteroidfields= 0<br />
| stations = 0<br />
| population = 2,692,015<br />
| controller = [[Ailon Nova Guard]]<br />
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==Planets==<br />
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| [[Qiilura (Planet) | Qiilura]]<br />
| (12, 12)<br />
| temperate/breathable<br />
| 16,16<br />
| 2,692,015<br />
| [[Zann Consortium]]<br />
|}<br />
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Qiilura is a temperate planet in the Mid Rim, 40 light years away from Ord Mantell. It was the home world of the Gurlanins, a race of shapeshifting intelligent predators, but by the time of the Clone Wars, Human colonization had been well established, with a population of two hundred thousand farmers. The economy of the planet mostly revolved around agriculture, specifically the production of barq, kushayan, and other luxury foodstuffs, merlie meat was a known export and source of income & food for the farmers of this planet. Qiilura produced a large proportion of the luxury foodstuffs and beverages in the galaxy. However, the planet was controlled by the Neimoidian merchants who passed little of the profit on to the farmers, thus most inhabitants lived in squalor and would sell information and outlaws to the warlord Ghez Hokan and his militia for a couple of credits or a bottle of urrqal.<br />
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Qiilura had many islands with fertile soil, deep river inlets, rolling plains, deciduous forests, lakes, and gameboard fields. The planet also had gem mines, sources of zeka quartz and green silicates. The planet was home to a number of native non-sentient species such as gdans, merlies and vheks.<br />
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During the Clone Wars, Qiilura was the location of a Separatist biological weapons lab that was developing a pathological agent specifically designed to kill clones. During the Mission to Qiilura, an elite squad of Republic commandos was sent to destroy the biological weapons lab and, if possible, locate a lost or captured Jedi Master and his Padawan. Although the Jedi-Master was dead prior to their arrival, the Clone squad was ultimately successful in destroying the lab after joining up with the Jedi-Padawan and enlisting the help of the native Gurlanins. Due to the Separatist droids burning the barq fields in the search of one of the Clone Commandos, there was a galactic shortage of the food causing economic problems for the Trade Federation, and more so for farmers who lost their crops.<br />
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Over the years Qiilura fell off Galactic charts as it was not on a main hyperspace lane until it was re-discovered by Ailon Nova Guard at the end of Y013.<br />
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[[Category:Systems]]</div>Kyota Navichttp://holocron.swcombine.com/index.php?title=War_for_the_Hosnian_System&diff=83608War for the Hosnian System2018-06-27T13:05:31Z<p>Kyota Navic: </p>
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{{Infobox Conflict<br />
| title = War for the Hosnian System<br />
| image =<br />
| start = [[Year 19]] Day 195 ([[CGT]])<br />
| end = Present<br />
| location = [[Hosnian (System)|Hosnian system]]<br />
| result = Ongoing<br />
| side1 = [[Galactic Empire]] <br>[[CorSec]]<br />
| side2 = [[New Republic]]<br />
| side3 = Numerous independent forces<br />
| side1leaders = <small>Emperor [[Seele]]<br>Grand Moff [[Icarus Carinae]]<br>Grand Marshal [[Neria Derycke]]<br>Various</small><br />
| side2leaders = <small>Chief of State [[Orion Chran]]<br>Various</small><br />
| side3leaders = <small>Numerous<br />
| side1losses = <small>General [[Fede Vonrico]]†<br>Agent [[Vladamiur Veselov]] (ransom)<br>Commander [[Olifa Omicron]] (capture)<br>Senior Captain [[Mark Inkster]] (capture)<br>Unknown number of workers</small><br />
| side2losses = <small>Unknown number of workers</small><br />
| side3losses = <small>[[Ontares Phirr]] (ransom)<br>[[Vitoria de Silva]] (capture)<br>Unknown number of workers</small><br />
| battles = <br />
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The '''War for the Hosnian System''' is an ongoing conflict between the [[Galactic Empire]], [[New Republic]], and numerous other individuals and organizations for control of the [[Hosnian (System)|Hosnian]] system.<br />
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==History==<br />
The [[Hosnian (System)|Hosnian]] system was initially discovered on the 188th day of [[Year 19]] ([[CGT]]), allegedly by [[Kellen Deming]], though he failed to realize that the system did not yet exist on his star charts. He quickly departed, but not before his ship recorded the existence of the system and, one standard week later, it was revealed to the galaxy when his navigation computer synced with the network of a public starport. On Day 195, the existence of the untouched system was revealed when the coordinates were added to every available star chart in the galaxy, starting a race to secure land rights and colonize the new star system.<br />
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The [[Galactic Empire]] broadcast a proclamation across the galaxy on Day 197, declaring the [[Byblos (Sector)|Byblos]] sector [[Imperial]] territory under the stewardship of Grand Moff [[Icarus Carinae]]<ref>[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/display.php?postID=42490 Imperial Proclamation - Hosnian System]</ref>. The [[Galactic Empire|Empire]] threatened criminal prosecution against all who attempted to stake a claim in the [[Hosnian (System)|Hosnian]] system and announced the dispatch of [[Imperial]] military forces to enforce its own claim. Despite, and in some cases, directly because of the [[Galactic Empire|Empire's]] broadcast, numerous individuals and organizations set course for [[Hosnian (System)|Hosnian]] in an attempt to claim their own land rights and potentially profit from selling them to any who would pay.<br />
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==Participants==<br />
The individuals known to have participated include <br />
[[Anarax Lorell]], [[Artor Skyhopper]], [[Ashibar Altair]], [[Atom Mirrabel]], [[Belloq Tull]], [[Bjaco Acker]], [[Blaine Kenobie]], [[Braxit Dhaal]], [[Caedmon Gaines]], [[Cisrani Sabacc]], [[Coil Each]], [[Cornelius Tuspin]], [[Cynthia Dean]], [[Daehd Moroz]], [[Dain Thurith]], [[Darin Byrch]], [[Davin Markyle]], [[Dra`nakyurk Yashki]], [[Elaine von Veritrax]], [[Eleonore Silvermoon]], [[Faryn Lokren]], [[Fede Vonrico]], [[Felidae Takeda]], [[Gurard Garder]], [[Hans Gala]], [[Ho Pihe]], [[Jalen Kobar]], [[Jax Calder]], [[Jaylin Ritt]], [[Jeff Kronn]], [[Jessica Wick]], [[Jic Uiji]], [[Jiwoo Mieds]], [[Jorn Stones]], [[Josh Jericho]], [[Joshua Little]], [[Kara DuMonte]], [[Kodiak Voidjumper]], [[Kohl Straffer]], [[Kuga Morguul]], [[Kyota Navic]], [[Lahasa Fy]], [[Lan Artemis Morbus]], [[Lazarus Grimm]], [[Legend Myre]], [[Logan Shivers]], [[Lor Halayen]], [[Lucas Dragomir]], [[Lucian Vax]], [[Mami Ogawa]], [[Mark Inkster]], [[Matt Solomon]], [[Max Ameeno Baca]], [[Mila Vliegendeur]], [[Mishka Sorokin]], [[Navarro de Molay]], [[Neria Derycke]], [[Nikolaj Eyre]], [[Noah Alexandria Traner]], [[Olifa Omicron]], [[Ontares Phirr]], [[Orion Chran]], [[Pat Ruula]], [[Pravus Malum]], [[Ralph Repcon]], [[Redjon Mirrabel]], [[Robert Reynolds]], [[Rui Jormar]], [[Set Vuun]], [[Seth Haze]], [[Simkin Dragoneel]], [[Squall Chitose]], [[Taan Polo]], [[Takar Resk]], [[Tomas O`Cuinn]], [[Umbeck Traxer]], [[Vernon Foxtail]], [[Victor O`Cuinn]], [[Vitoria de Silva]], [[Vladamiur Veselov]], [[Walter Watts]], [[William Kain]], [[Ximaro Jix]], [[Ylvia Skelgard]], and [[Zao Nephalem]].<br />
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The organizations known to have participated include [[Aeyris]], [[Bounty Hunters Guild]], [[Chimaera Consulting]], [[Corellian Engineering Corporation]], [[CorSec]], [[DEEPCORE Recycling]], [[Eidola]], [[Endless Endeavors]], [[Galactic Empire]], [[Imperial Mining Corporation]], [[Mecrosa]], [[New Republic]], [[Nova Blades]], [[Quatrium Disciples]], [[Republic Medical]], [[Space Rescue Corps]], [[The Death Watch]], [[The Faerytail Family]], [[The Flower Company]], [[The Galactic Stock Exchange]], [[The Kingdom of Lyceum]], [[The Wraiths]], [[Tresario Star Kingdom]], [[Veilhal Nomads]], [[XXX Miners]], and [[Zann Consortium]].<br />
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==Notable Events==<br />
*'''Day 199''' :: The [[New Republic]] was scammed out of 2.72 billion credits by [[Randall Blackheart]] in a botched transaction to purchase cities.<br />
*'''Day 201''' :: [[Imperial]] Commander [[Olifa Omicron]] was captured by [[Kuga Morguul]]. Commander Omicron was sold to [[Squall Chitose]] of the [[Eidola Pirates]] for 70 million credits.<br />
*'''Day 201''' :: [[Imperial]] General [[Fede Vonrico]] was captured on the ice-world of Courtsilius by [[Seth Haze]] of the [[Zann Consortium]]. General Vonrico was executed after the [[Galactic Empire|Empire]] refused to pay the demanded bounty of one [[Victory I-class Star Destroyer]].<br />
*'''Day 201''' :: [[Imperial Intelligence]] Agent [[Vladamiur Veselov]] was captured by [[Jic Uiji]] of the [[Eidola Pirates]]. Agent Veselov was allegedly ransomed in exchange for a rancor.<br />
*'''Day 201''' :: [[Veilhal Nomads|Veilhal Nomad]] [[Ontares Phirr]] was captured by [[The Flower Company]]. Phirr was ransomed for an unknown amount.<br />
*'''Day 207''' :: [[Imperial]] Senior Captain [[Mark Inkster]] was captured by the [[New Republic]].<br />
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==GNS Events==<br />
*'''Day 195''' :: Gadzooks! Scouts have discovered the system [[Hosnian]] at location (87, -37).<br />
*'''Day 202''' :: Citing a creditable lead, [[Bounty Hunters Guild]] has pre-empted [[Raysho|Raysho's]] regular governing body and declared martial law, no word yet on whether this situation is temporary, or how long it may last.<br />
*'''Day 204''' :: After a daring and perhaps brash political move on the part of [[Galactic Empire]], [[Bounty Hunters Guild]] has decided to cede the reins of power, leaving the citizens of [[Raysho]] under the control of [[Galactic Empire]].<br />
*'''Day 207''' :: A new treaty was established on [[Cardota]] today between governing officials and diplomats from [[New Republic]]; these documents formalize the transition of power to becoming a protected territory of the government, a move largely embraced by the citizenry.<br />
*'''Day 209''' :: The [[Galactic Empire]] lost control of [[Raysho]], sending the planet back into chaos.<br />
*'''Day 209''' :: The [[New Republic]] lost control of [[Cardota]], sending the planet back into chaos.<br />
*'''Day 209''' :: A new treaty was established on [[Cardota]] today between governing officials and diplomats from [[New Republic]]; these documents formalize the transition of power to becoming a protected territory of the government, a move largely embraced by the citizenry.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: The [[New Republic]] lost control of [[Cardota]], sending the planet back into chaos.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: A new treaty was established on [[Raysho]] today between governing officials and diplomats from [[Galactic Empire]]; these documents formalize the transition of power to becoming a protected territory of the government, a move largely embraced by the citizenry.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: The [[Galactic Empire]] lost control of [[Raysho]], sending the planet back into chaos.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: A new treaty was established on [[Courtsilius]] today between governing officials and diplomats from [[Zann Consortium]]; these documents formalize the transition of power to becoming a protected territory of the government, a move largely embraced by the citizenry.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: The [[Zann Consortium]] lost control of [[Courtsilius]], sending the planet back into chaos.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: A new treaty was established on [[Raysho]] today between governing officials and diplomats from [[Galactic Empire]]; these documents formalize the transition of power to becoming a protected territory of the government, a move largely embraced by the citizenry.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: The [[Galactic Empire]] lost control of [[Raysho]], sending the planet back into chaos.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: A new treaty was established on [[Courtsilius]] today between governing officials and diplomats from [[Zann Consortium]]; these documents formalize the transition of power to becoming a protected territory of the government, a move largely embraced by the citizenry.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: A new treaty was established on [[Raysho]] today between governing officials and diplomats from [[Galactic Empire]]; these documents formalize the transition of power to becoming a protected territory of the government, a move largely embraced by the citizenry.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: The [[Galactic Empire]] lost control of [[Raysho]], sending the planet back into chaos.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: A new treaty was established on [[Raysho]] today between governing officials and diplomats from [[Galactic Empire]]; these documents formalize the transition of power to becoming a protected territory of the government, a move largely embraced by the citizenry.<br />
*'''Day 211''' :: A new treaty was established on [[Hosnian Prime]] today between governing officials and diplomats from [[Galactic Empire]]; these documents formalize the transition of power to becoming a protected territory of the government, a move largely embraced by the citizenry.<br />
*'''Day 212''' :: A new treaty was established on [[Hosnian]] today between governing officials and diplomats from [[Galactic Empire]]; these documents formalize the transition of power to becoming a protected territory of the government, a move largely embraced by the citizenry.<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category: Battles]]<br />
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{{Infobox Conflict<br />
| title = War for the Hosnian System<br />
| image =<br />
| start = [[Year 19]] Day 195 ([[CGT]])<br />
| end = Present<br />
| location = [[Hosnian (System)|Hosnian system]]<br />
| result = Ongoing<br />
| side1 = [[Galactic Empire]] <br>[[CorSec]]<br />
| side2 = [[New Republic]]<br />
| side3 = Numerous independent forces<br />
| side1leaders = <small>Emperor [[Seele]]<br>Grand Moff [[Icarus Carinae]]<br>Grand Marshal [[Neria Derycke]]<br>Various</small><br />
| side2leaders = <small>Chief of State [[Orion Chran]]<br>Various</small><br />
| side3leaders = <small>Numerous<br />
| side1losses = <small>General [[Fede Vonrico]]†<br>Agent [[Vladamiur Veselov]] (ransom)<br>Commander [[Olifa Omicron]] (capture)<br>Senior Captain [[Mark Inkster]] (capture)<br>Unknown number of workers</small><br />
| side2losses = <small>Unknown number of workers</small><br />
| side3losses = <small>[[Ontares Phirr]] (ransom)<br>[[Vitoria de Silva]] (capture)<br>Unknown number of workers</small><br />
| battles = <br />
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The '''War for the Hosnian System''' is an ongoing conflict between the [[Galactic Empire]], [[New Republic]], and numerous other individuals and organizations for control of the [[Hosnian (System)|Hosnian]] system.<br />
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==History==<br />
The [[Hosnian (System)|Hosnian]] system was initially discovered on the 188th day of [[Year 19]] ([[CGT]]), allegedly by [[Kellen Deming]], though he failed to realize that the system did not yet exist on his star charts. He quickly departed, but not before his ship recorded the existence of the system and, one standard week later, it was revealed to the galaxy when his navigation computer synced with the network of a public starport. On Day 195, the existence of the untouched system was revealed when the coordinates were added to every available star chart in the galaxy, starting a race to secure land rights and colonize the new star system.<br />
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The [[Galactic Empire]] broadcast a proclamation across the galaxy on Day 197, declaring the [[Byblos (Sector)|Byblos]] sector [[Imperial]] territory under the stewardship of Grand Moff [[Icarus Carinae]]<ref>[http://www.swcombine.com/community/news/display.php?postID=42490 Imperial Proclamation - Hosnian System]</ref>. The [[Galactic Empire|Empire]] threatened criminal prosecution against all who attempted to stake a claim in the [[Hosnian (System)|Hosnian]] system and announced the dispatch of [[Imperial]] military forces to enforce its own claim. Despite, and in some cases, directly because of the [[Galactic Empire|Empire's]] broadcast, numerous individuals and organizations set course for [[Hosnian (System)|Hosnian]] in an attempt to claim their own land rights and potentially profit from selling them to any who would pay.<br />
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==Participants==<br />
The individuals known to have participated include <br />
[[Anarax Lorell]], [[Artor Skyhopper]], [[Ashibar Altair]], [[Atom Mirrabel]], [[Belloq Tull]], [[Bjaco Acker]], [[Blaine Kenobie]], [[Braxit Dhaal]], [[Caedmon Gaines]], [[Cisrani Sabacc]], [[Coil Each]], [[Cornelius Tuspin]], [[Cynthia Dean]], [[Daehd Moroz]], [[Dain Thurith]], [[Darin Byrch]], [[Davin Markyle]], [[Dra`nakyurk Yashki]], [[Elaine von Veritrax]], [[Eleonore Silvermoon]], [[Faryn Lokren]], [[Fede Vonrico]], [[Felidae Takeda]], [[Gurard Garder]], [[Hans Gala]], [[Ho Pihe]], [[Jalen Kobar]], [[Jax Calder]], [[Jaylin Ritt]], [[Jeff Kronn]], [[Jessica Wick]], [[Jic Uiji]], [[Jiwoo Mieds]], [[Jorn Stones]], [[Josh Jericho]], [[Joshua Little]], [[Kara DuMonte]], [[Kodiak Voidjumper]], [[Kohl Straffer]], [[Kuga Morguul]], [[Kyota Navic], [[Lahasa Fy]], [[Lan Artemis Morbus]], [[Lazarus Grimm]], [[Legend Myre]], [[Logan Shivers]], [[Lor Halayen]], [[Lucas Dragomir]], [[Lucian Vax]], [[Mami Ogawa]], [[Mark Inkster]], [[Matt Solomon]], [[Max Ameeno Baca]], [[Mila Vliegendeur]], [[Mishka Sorokin]], [[Navarro de Molay]], [[Neria Derycke]], [[Nikolaj Eyre]], [[Noah Alexandria Traner]], [[Olifa Omicron]], [[Ontares Phirr]], [[Orion Chran]], [[Pat Ruula]], [[Pravus Malum]], [[Ralph Repcon]], [[Redjon Mirrabel]], [[Robert Reynolds]], [[Rui Jormar]], [[Set Vuun]], [[Seth Haze]], [[Simkin Dragoneel]], [[Squall Chitose]], [[Taan Polo]], [[Takar Resk]], [[Tomas O`Cuinn]], [[Umbeck Traxer]], [[Vernon Foxtail]], [[Victor O`Cuinn]], [[Vitoria de Silva]], [[Vladamiur Veselov]], [[Walter Watts]], [[William Kain]], [[Ximaro Jix]], [[Ylvia Skelgard]], and [[Zao Nephalem]].<br />
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The organizations known to have participated include [[Aeyris]], [[Bounty Hunters Guild]], [[Chimaera Consulting]], [[Corellian Engineering Corporation]], [[CorSec]], [[DEEPCORE Recycling]], [[Eidola]], [[Endless Endeavors]], [[Galactic Empire]], [[Imperial Mining Corporation]], [[Mecrosa]], [[New Republic]], [[Nova Blades]], [[Quatrium Disciples]], [[Republic Medical]], [[Space Rescue Corps]], [[The Death Watch]], [[The Faerytail Family]], [[The Flower Company]], [[The Galactic Stock Exchange]], [[The Kingdom of Lyceum]], [[The Wraiths]], [[Tresario Star Kingdom]], [[Veilhal Nomads]], [[XXX Miners]], and [[Zann Consortium]].<br />
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==Notable Events==<br />
*'''Day 199''' :: The [[New Republic]] was scammed out of 2.72 billion credits by [[Randall Blackheart]] in a botched transaction to purchase cities.<br />
*'''Day 201''' :: [[Imperial]] Commander [[Olifa Omicron]] was captured by [[Kuga Morguul]]. Commander Omicron was sold to [[Squall Chitose]] of the [[Eidola Pirates]] for 70 million credits.<br />
*'''Day 201''' :: [[Imperial]] General [[Fede Vonrico]] was captured on the ice-world of Courtsilius by [[Seth Haze]] of the [[Zann Consortium]]. General Vonrico was executed after the [[Galactic Empire|Empire]] refused to pay the demanded bounty of one [[Victory I-class Star Destroyer]].<br />
*'''Day 201''' :: [[Imperial Intelligence]] Agent [[Vladamiur Veselov]] was captured by [[Jic Uiji]] of the [[Eidola Pirates]]. Agent Veselov was allegedly ransomed in exchange for a rancor.<br />
*'''Day 201''' :: [[Veilhal Nomads|Veilhal Nomad]] [[Ontares Phirr]] was captured by [[The Flower Company]]. Phirr was ransomed for an unknown amount.<br />
*'''Day 207''' :: [[Imperial]] Senior Captain [[Mark Inkster]] was captured by the [[New Republic]].<br />
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==GNS Events==<br />
*'''Day 195''' :: Gadzooks! Scouts have discovered the system [[Hosnian]] at location (87, -37).<br />
*'''Day 202''' :: Citing a creditable lead, [[Bounty Hunters Guild]] has pre-empted [[Raysho|Raysho's]] regular governing body and declared martial law, no word yet on whether this situation is temporary, or how long it may last.<br />
*'''Day 204''' :: After a daring and perhaps brash political move on the part of [[Galactic Empire]], [[Bounty Hunters Guild]] has decided to cede the reins of power, leaving the citizens of [[Raysho]] under the control of [[Galactic Empire]].<br />
*'''Day 207''' :: A new treaty was established on [[Cardota]] today between governing officials and diplomats from [[New Republic]]; these documents formalize the transition of power to becoming a protected territory of the government, a move largely embraced by the citizenry.<br />
*'''Day 209''' :: The [[Galactic Empire]] lost control of [[Raysho]], sending the planet back into chaos.<br />
*'''Day 209''' :: The [[New Republic]] lost control of [[Cardota]], sending the planet back into chaos.<br />
*'''Day 209''' :: A new treaty was established on [[Cardota]] today between governing officials and diplomats from [[New Republic]]; these documents formalize the transition of power to becoming a protected territory of the government, a move largely embraced by the citizenry.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: The [[New Republic]] lost control of [[Cardota]], sending the planet back into chaos.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: A new treaty was established on [[Raysho]] today between governing officials and diplomats from [[Galactic Empire]]; these documents formalize the transition of power to becoming a protected territory of the government, a move largely embraced by the citizenry.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: The [[Galactic Empire]] lost control of [[Raysho]], sending the planet back into chaos.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: A new treaty was established on [[Courtsilius]] today between governing officials and diplomats from [[Zann Consortium]]; these documents formalize the transition of power to becoming a protected territory of the government, a move largely embraced by the citizenry.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: The [[Zann Consortium]] lost control of [[Courtsilius]], sending the planet back into chaos.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: A new treaty was established on [[Raysho]] today between governing officials and diplomats from [[Galactic Empire]]; these documents formalize the transition of power to becoming a protected territory of the government, a move largely embraced by the citizenry.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: The [[Galactic Empire]] lost control of [[Raysho]], sending the planet back into chaos.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: A new treaty was established on [[Courtsilius]] today between governing officials and diplomats from [[Zann Consortium]]; these documents formalize the transition of power to becoming a protected territory of the government, a move largely embraced by the citizenry.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: A new treaty was established on [[Raysho]] today between governing officials and diplomats from [[Galactic Empire]]; these documents formalize the transition of power to becoming a protected territory of the government, a move largely embraced by the citizenry.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: The [[Galactic Empire]] lost control of [[Raysho]], sending the planet back into chaos.<br />
*'''Day 210''' :: A new treaty was established on [[Raysho]] today between governing officials and diplomats from [[Galactic Empire]]; these documents formalize the transition of power to becoming a protected territory of the government, a move largely embraced by the citizenry.<br />
*'''Day 211''' :: A new treaty was established on [[Hosnian Prime]] today between governing officials and diplomats from [[Galactic Empire]]; these documents formalize the transition of power to becoming a protected territory of the government, a move largely embraced by the citizenry.<br />
*'''Day 212''' :: A new treaty was established on [[Hosnian]] today between governing officials and diplomats from [[Galactic Empire]]; these documents formalize the transition of power to becoming a protected territory of the government, a move largely embraced by the citizenry.<br />
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| name = Biotech<br />
| image = [[Image:Biotech Logo Year 13.png|100px]]<br />
| motto = <small>"The difference is here, when seconds count..."</small><br />
| status = Active<br />
| leader = [[Vee Null]]<br />
| 2ic = [[Goran Goran]]<br />
| owner = [[Vee Null]]<br />
| founded = <br />
| dissolved = <br />
| affiliation = Shadow Dominion<br />
| industry = [[:Category:Medical Services|Medical Service]]<br />
| holosite = [http://dragonborn.org/star-wars-combine-biotech.html Biotech]<br />
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'''Biotech''', formerly known as ''' Biotech Medical''', is a medical company.<br />
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==Overview==<br />
Biotech Medical started as a small medical company with an open-mind towards its clientele. Major medical providers such as Republic Medical, will not accept or deal with patients who are listed as criminals in the Republic. Biotech maintains a "independent" status, meaning that it is not under the influence of a government and is therefore neutral. With this being said, Biotech will accept any and all patients or customers regardless of their political alignment, criminal history, background, etc. Even though they are a private organization, they are one of the few companies that operate as not-for-profit, meaning that the income and financial donations they receive goes back into bettering the medical services they provide.<br />
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Headquartered in the [[Meridian sector]], Biotech maintains a relatively small base of operations. Their income rests mostly on medical services billing and medical equipment orders. The staff size is consistent with the size of their operations, and they do not hire unless extra employees are needed. The fleet is comprised of mostly Corellian freighters, with a few capital ships operating as mobile hospitals. Biotech utilizes freighters converted into medical dropships to deliver medical supplies as well as run calls for medical emergencies.<br />
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Biotech provides initial basic training for those who have no work experience, but also trains its personnel medically with an emergency medicine emphasis. As opposed to the traditional way of promotion where one advances through the ranks with adequate performance of tasks assigned and time of service, Biotech operates a certification rank scheme, where after a member has served for a certain period of time, they are allowed to go through training and test out to advance their certification. Every member is given a probationary rank at start, but they will not be promoted until they finish their medical training as an EMT, even if the member has served for a lengthy time.<br />
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The leader of Biotech can either be the [[Chief of Medicine]] or the President. The title of Chief of Medicine is reserved only for those members who have completed medical school. If the leader did not complete a medical doctor program, they are alternately given the title of President.<br />
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Biotech also maintains a small rescue division to help persons who are in need of technical rescue. The leader of this division is known as the District Chief.<br />
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==History==<br />
[[File:Keir Santage.png|thumb|right|[[Keir Santage]], a notorious thief, was the leader of Biotech Medical circa [[Year 4]].]]<br />
Early Biotech history was not documented, so little is known of its beginnings. Biotech has had many different leaders, with Eidola's own [[Keir Santage]] being one of them. It was also rumored that Biotech served as a front for criminal operations for Santage and his crew before they emerged as the [[Eidola Pirates]]. For the majority of its existence, Biotech is believed to have been somewhat in the shadows, and never stepping up as a major medical provider until the more recent years.<br />
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Biotech recorded history began with the first Chief of Medicine, [[Ranofer Zedlav]], M.D. in Year 5. Under the direction of Dr. Zedlav, Biotech turned a new direction in the hopes that it would compete with its rivals at the time, Liberty Medical Centre and Riviera Medical (Both now merged as [[Republic Medical]]). However, Biotech faced turburlance during this reconstruction period. [[Raptor Cardel]], a Biotech physician, stole the majority of its capital and left the company hanging by a thread and on the verge of collapse. Dr. Zedlav worked strenuously to revive Biotech and eventually prevented the company from folding.<br />
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The reconstruction halted with the capture and murder of Dr. Zedlav by [[Black Sun]]. The time now was Year 7 and A new Chief of Medicine for Biotech was appointed; [[Nevyna Dysian]], M.D., an Ithorian who had joined the company only months before the death of Dr. Zedlav. Although Dr. Dysian was passionate about continuing what Dr. Zedlav had sought to accomplish, she fell behind in her work and eventually disappeared. Dr. Zedlav's sister, [[Andria Zedlav]], M.D., then took the reigns of the medical company. By this time, Biotech had once again slipped into its state of stagnation. Dr. Zedlav also did not actively work to improve Biotech from its state, and for months Biotech did not offer or accept any services.<br />
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When it had seemed that Biotech was going to be in for a long period of idleness that would eventually lead to its collapse, a new leader stepped up: [[Duran Endel]], M.D. Unlike the previous leaders, Duran Endel invested significantly more time and money into Biotech, resulting in the reactivation of services as well as the hiring of new staff.<br />
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With the new employees came [[K`Crydon Katana]], a licensed paramedic at the time of hire. Previously a combat medic for the [[Imperial Army]], Katana enrolled in Biotech's newly opened medical school: The University of Curador Medical Branch, while working under Dr. Endel.<br />
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Dr. Endel's leadership would end abruptly when he was found to have stolen capital from Biotech, strikingly similar to the incident involving [[Raptor Cardel]]. The next highest senior member was Rescue Captain [[Sean Tel]], and he was appointed interim president for Biotech. Captain Tel worked to continue Biotech's services but a medical leader was needed to operate the day to day functions of Biotech. The owner &mdash; [[Vee Null]] &mdash; suggested Dr. Katana, who had recently finished his medical residency and was working in the Emergency Department. The decision was made to appoint Dr. Katana as the Chief of Medicine for Biotech.<br />
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Under Dr. Katana and now District Chief Sean Tel, the company expanded its services, and started to massively produce medical items. Both worked without pay and an entirely new medical theme was given to Biotech. New medical centers throughout the galaxy were opened, and more employees were hired. For the first time in history, the new recruits were required to complete an extensive medical program that would enable them to become emergency medical technicians initially. The age old fleet was updated as well as the medical labs and [[Alazhi]] farms. The company began to blossom, and Chief Tel decided to initiate a quarterly payout to stockholders with at least a thousand shares to show that Biotech was indeed rising in the galaxy.<br />
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Dr. Katana would soon leave in mid Year 9, pursuing other career opportunities leaving Chief Sean Tel to assume the role of President. To this day, Biotech continues to grow and expand and stand out from its previous near defunct stance in the past.<br />
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==Notable leaders==<br />
* [[Quatos]] <small>(Year 3)</small><br />
* [[Rostar]] <small>(Year 3)</small><br />
* [[Quatos]] <small>(Year 4) (second term)</small><br />
* [[Jake Hagel]] <small>(Year 4)</small><br />
* [[Keir Santage]] <small>(Year 4)</small><br />
* [[Bartan DeWalt]] <small>(Year 5)</small><br />
* [[Raptor Cardel]] <small>(Year 5)</small><br />
* [[Ranofer Zedlav]], M.D. <small>(Year 5-6)</small><br />
* [[Nevyna Dysian]], M.D. <small>(Year 6-7)</small><br />
* [[Andria Zedlav]], M.D. <small>(Year 7)</small><br />
* [[Duran Endel]], M.D <small>(Year 8)</small><br />
* [[K`Crydon Katana]], M.D. <small>(Year 8-9)</small><br />
* [[Sean Tel]] <small>(Year 9)</small><br />
* [[Goran Goran]] <small>(Year 10)</small><br />
* [[Vee Null]] <small>(Year 13)</small><br />
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==Holographics==<br />
* [[Image:Biotech Banner Year 4.gif]] <small>(Year 4)</small><br />
* [[Image:Biotech Banner Year 9.gif]] <small>(Year 9)</small><br />
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==Holonet link==<br />
* [http://www.swcombine.com/community/factionInfo.php?facName=Biotech Biotech Medical - Overview]<br />
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| name = The Death Watch <br />
| image = [[File:200_logo.png]]<br />
| motto = <br />
| status = Active<br />
| leader = [[Peter Max]]<br />
| 2ic = [[Roruk Drei]]<br />
| owner = <br />
| splinter = <br />
| founder =<br />
| founded = [[Year 15|Year 15 Day 241]]<br />
| dissolved = <br />
| industry = [[:Category:Mercenaries|Mercenaries]]<br />
| affiliation = [[Shadow Dominion]]<br />
| headquarters = <br />
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The Death Watch is a [[Mandalorian]] splinter group that opposes the ''Super Commando Codex''<ref name="Supercommando Codex">[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Supercommando_Codex Supercommando Codex]</ref> and the pacifist way of life of other Mandalorian groups.<br />
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==The Death Watch (Kyr'tsad)==<br />
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A clan based Mandalorian state that is led by the Overlord.<br />
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Their main objective is to restore Mandalorians to their ancient glory as warriors.<br />
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The Death Watch is a founder member of the [[Rift Alliance]].<br />
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===Ideology===<br />
{{See also|Mandalorian#Culture}}<br />
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[[File:DW_Forces.png]]<br />
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The Death Watch is composed by warrior Mandalorians who follow the ''Canons of Honor'',<ref name="Canons of Honor">[http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Canons_of_Honor Canons of Honor]</ref> a Mandalorian text of law and behavior aimed at helping warriors attain glory and personal honor.<br />
The Canons' texts were extrapolated from the ''Resol`nare'',<ref name="Resol`nare">[http://swc-mandalorians.com/resolnare.htm Resol`nare]</ref> the six central tenets of the Mandalorian culture. By following the tenets of the Resol'nare, with special emphasis placed upon loyalty to one's clan and engaging in combat, the laws of the Canons were satisfied, and a warrior earned honor.<br />
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===History===<br />
==== Assault on the Tresario Star Kingdom ====<br />
'''Year 15 , Day 190''' <br />
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Nite Owls of Death Watch infiltrate the [[Tresario Star Kingdom]].<br />
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Following the arrest and execution of a member of [[Clan Breviin]] by the Tresario Star Kingdom, the Death Watch retaliated with a covert operation.<br />
The operation was led by Overlord [[Peter Max]] and a squad of Nite Owls Special Forces, the operation consisted in selling outdated and fake intelligence information from the [[Krath Dynasty]] to Tresario’s King [[Jude Vatz]] and infiltrating their operations resulting in the liberation of 250,000,000 [[credits]], a [[Modular Taskforce Cruiser]] and several intelligence cables.<br />
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It was the first appearance of the modern Death Watch in the Kingdom’s holo-forum. <br />
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Soon after the Operation, Overlord Peter Max declared a crusade against the [[Imperial Union]].<br />
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==== Attack on the Imperial Industry====<br />
'''Year 15 , Day 230''' <br />
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As part of the crusade against the Imperial Union, a Nite Owl unit infiltrated [[Kuat Systems Engineering]] seizing several hundreds of thousands of raw materials from their factories and obtaining several intelligence cables from the [[Galactic Empire]].<br />
The objective of slowing down the production of [[AT-AT]] walkers and learning the recruitment and training methods of the Galactic Empire were achieved, the operation was declared a victory in favor of the Death Watch.<br />
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==== End of the Strategic Disappearance====<br />
'''Year 15 , Day 271''' <br />
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Overlord Peter Max announces the end of the strategic disappearance, renames [[The Breviin Crusaders]] to The Death Watch, and announces the creation of an autonomous Mandalorian state.<br />
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==== The Return of a Hero====<br />
'''Year 15, Day 280'''<br />
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A Nite Owls Mandalorian infiltrates the Galactic Empire and captures an Imperial “Senior Captain [O-7]” who was later released in exchange for the remains of Krath Dynasty’s fallen warrior [[Nomak Drome]] from the Emperor's trophy collection and a sum of credits.<br />
The identity of the Imperial officer has not been confirmed by Death Watch officials due to a non-disclosure agreement signed as part of the ransom exchange made with Imperial Intelligence.<br />
Nomak Drome was considered a respected warrior by Death Watch.<br />
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==== Attack on the Imperial 1st Brigade (Immortals)====<br />
'''Year 15, Day 71'''<br />
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An operation led by the Nite Owls of Death Watch successfully infiltrated the Galactic Empire’s 1st Brigade and captured a total of 70 Storm Troopers and their equipment, seized an [[AT-AT Barge]] and an Imperial AT-AT Walker.<br />
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{{Infobox Battle<br />
| title = Derra Liberation<br />
| war = Mandalorian Crusade<br />
| image = [[Image: D0ee60_581e0db2d17d4b9ab476544a00ac0e45_(1).jpg|150px]]<br />
| date = [[Year 16]] Day 159<br />
| location = [[Derra IV]]<br />
| result = The Death Watch and Krath Dynasty Victory<br />
| attackers = The Death Watch<br /> [[Krath Dynasty]]<br />
| defenders = [[Tresario Star Kingdom]]<br />
| attacking commanders = [[Peter Max]] <br /> Malton Dias <br /> [[Grevendar Togl]]<br />
| defending commanders = [[Kevin Wolff]]<br />
| attacker strength = Death Watch Bloodguards and Nite Owls <br /> 500 Soldiers<br />
| defender strength = 3800 Soldiers<br />
| attacker casualties = 29<br />
| defender casualties = 340<br />
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==== Tresario Star Kingdom Defeated on Derra IV ====<br />
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'''Year 16 , Day 150'''<br />
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The Tresario Star Kingdom invaded the cities of [[Derra IV]] and razed buildings as part of a training operation according to Nite Owls Intelligence gathering.<br />
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Overlord [[Peter Max]] ordered the fast deployment of the Bloodguard (Death Watch main forces) to attack Tresarian positions as part of operation ''Derra Liberation''.<br />
After a few skirmishes, the Tresario Star Kingdom deployed their force composed of [[Battle Droid | Battle Droids]] and special sniper units obtained control of the east city of Derra IV for a day. On the following day, Bloodguard forces regrouped and attacked Tresarian positions once again and recovered control of the city.<br />
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A Death Watch Nite Owls Mandalorian who infiltrated Tresario’s army provided their positions to Bloodguard warriors. As part of the operation, Death Watch captured 200 Battle Droids from Tresarian field supplies in Derra IV.<br />
After weeks of fighting, Krath Dynasty’s forces led by [[Grevendar Togl]] arrived to provide support to Death Watch armies, after a joint offensive that resulted in several losses for the Tresario Star Kingdom and the announcement of their retreat by Commodore [[Kevin Wolff]].<br />
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During the operation, Death Watch destroyed 133 Battle Droids, 4 [[Super Battle Droid | Super Battle Droids]] and captured 200 Battle Droids.<br />
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==== The Death Hunt====<br />
'''Year 16 , Day 301'''<br />
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The latest edition of the Death Hunt came to a conclusion in cooperation with Mandalore. Participating warriors demonstrated great skill but at the end, one and only one was declared the new Death Hunter. Belloq Tull of the [[Trade Federation]] became the new champion, was given the title of ''Kyram Beroya'' by Mand'alor [[Andrew Panzer]] during a ceremony at the [[Knights of the Fountain]] [[Serroco]] camp, and awarded the prizes that came with his victory.<br />
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The Death Hunt is a regular event pitting the best hunters in the galaxy against their prey and against each other. Former death hunters and notable contestants returned to test their mettle, leading to battling and challenges between the different hunters. As in ancient days, the Death Hunt is organized by Mandalorians seeking to find greater challenges and prove their strength. The current Death Hunts are organized and protected from outsiders by the Death Watch, led by Overlord Peter Max. Providing a short statement to Krath News, Max said, “This is a Mandalorian cultural event to find the best warriors of the galaxy, I would like to extend an invitation to all of those who claim to be warriors to learn the Mandalorian ways. I would also like to thank our sponsors for their support, especially those who continue to support us every year."<br />
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The following organizations were publicized as sponsoring the Death Hunt this year: The [[Krath Dynasty]], [[Corporate Alliance]], [[Zann Consortium]], [[Dread]], [[GeneTech]], [[NexCore Mining Corporation]], [[Dark Star Hellions]], [[The Wraiths]], [[Kolkpravis]], Dead Man Lines, and Moonlight Transit Co., now [[The Black Light Pirates]].<br />
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====Operation Resol`nare Serroco====<br />
'''Year 16 , Day 265'''<br />
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The Bloodguard joins Operation Serroco to support Mandalore's forces.<br />
Tresario Star Kingdom attempted to invade Serroco but was easily defeated by Death Watch and Rift Alliance forces.<br />
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====TBI intel chief captured====<br />
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After Nite Owls confirmed that Mikhail Ryun and Intel chief within the TBI wanted to assassinate Overlord Peter Max, the leader soon coordinated a joint operation along with the Kingdom of Elysia to capture the Tresarian officer, Mikhail was tricked into joining the Kindom od Elysia to spy on them, little did he know it was a well set operation to capture him.<br />
On Year 16 Mikhail was tried and executed by a Rift Alliance Military commission.<br />
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====A warning to the Bounty Hunter`s Guild====<br />
''' Year 17, Day 181'''<br />
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[[File:Ildris.png]]<br />
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Death Watch officials announced the capture of the “soon-to-be” leader of the Bounty Hunters Guild, Ildris Elgar. He was apprehended during a joint operation with the Chiss Ascendancy, a fellow member of the Rift Alliance.<br />
The leader of Death Watch, Overlord Peter Max, has accused the Bounty Hunters Guild of increasing espionage attempts detected on Death Watch channels. He released the following statement during an emergency press conference called by Death Watch officials:<br />
"The Bounty Hunters Guild's authorities have made an attempt to spy on and capture Death Watch Mandalorians. This is a petty strategy planned by their puppet master, the Tresario Star Kingdom. Our Nite Owls special forces are ready to deal with the Bounty Hunters Guild at all levels. We have already identified several of their members."<br />
According to Peter Max, a thorough investigation by the Death Watch revealed the Bounty Hunters Guild to be operated by the Tresario Star Kingdom.<br />
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Max went on to say: "We will absolutely not tolerate harassment by invaders and agitators, regardless of the severity of the offense.We will respond firmly and will not hesitate to wage a ruthless war."<br />
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====A New Dawn====<br />
'''year 17, day 172'''<br />
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Death Watch Production company known as the Basilisk Industry was funded by former Akaan´Alor Phoenix Hamid.<br />
The New President of Basilisk Industry Phoenix Hamid said:<br />
“we were able to form our production faction. I welcome everyone who have joined our side and also promise great future for everyone who work with us. Let’s get strong together and don’t forget we don’t fear anything in the valley of Death.”<br />
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====Commander turned traitor====<br />
'''Year 17'''<br />
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Former 2IC Fragdosk Fyezz looted and attempted to destroy Death Watch by expelling all active Mandalorians from the main database, Overlord Peter Max addressed Fragdosk´s actions in a message to all Death Watch Mandalorians who have shown their loyalty to Death Watch and Re-Joined the Organization;<br />
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“Sucuy gar ner vode, in an attempt to stop our movement, Fragdosk Fyezz stole our credits, battle droids and some of our raw materials, Fragdo served Death Watch for many years , however, his true intentions were revealed last week when he performed this coward action and then ran away, I can assure you this was nothing but a small setback that has already been resolved, our credit reserves are currently stable and we can easily produce thousands of more battle dorids to replace those stolen, I am now declaring Fragdosk Fyezz dar'manda and approving any operation to arrest him, Death Watch is now stronger than before and security measures will be taken to ensure that this does not happen again”<br />
Nite Owls infiltrators later confirmed that Fragdosk was corrupted by the Tresario Star Kingdom, who in Peter Max´s opinion have attempted to hide their actions because of shame that their operation did too little damage to their target. it was confirmed that Fragdosk is dead, Death Watch commanders beleive he commited suicide as regret from his actions.<br />
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====End of an Alliance====<br />
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Overlord Peter Max announced to Death Watch´s News agency “The Liberator” that he would withdraw Death Watch from the Rift Alliance. This move, while perceived as radical by some, would allow the Death Watch to take any necessary actions against any organization without worrying about diplomatic repercussions.<br />
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“We will no longer have to go to any council to conduct our military action against our enemies” stated the Mandalorian. <br />
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According to sources, other factors contributed to this move. The leadership of Death Watch was concerned with increasing political pressure from the New Republic towards the Krath Dynasty regarding Krath’s policy of sharing Republic technology with Rift Alliance members. There had also been several intelligence leaks from NRI containing private Rift Alliance discussions. These sources also claimed that the New Republic had defamed the Death Watch for performing operations which the Death Watch claim did not exist.<br />
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“We witnessed how the New Republic treated us as a nuisance, almost as an obstacle, even. The Rift Alliance has been fighting the Imperial Union with far more tenacity than the Galactic Alliance has done. The fact that the Galactic Alliance continued to look at us as secondary to its efforts was both frustrating and baffling. Many years of loyalty and assistance to the Galactic Alliance were repaid with betrayal by the New Republic. However, we would not want affect the Krath Dynasty´s position within the Galactic Alliance, so we chose to leave the alliance. Despite this, we retain the warriors worthy right to keep all technology produced by our own resources.” One senior official within the Death Watch was quoted as saying.<br />
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The Death Watch leader regrets the capture of Lazarus Kell and other Krath officials including a Mandalorian from Aliit (clan) Ar'Klim, and stated:<br />
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“While New Republic was offering material aid to Krath, we were on an operation to recover and rescue those who were captured. We consider the life of great warriors as being worth far more than any technology the NR can offer. Be sure that the capture of our brothers will not go unpunished. Varro Belle, TSK, and their affiliates will feel the wrath of the true Mandalorian faith.”<br />
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This announcement was made just one day after Peter Max met with Rift Alliance leaders and informed them that the Death Watch would focus on restoring Mandalorians to their ancient customs. Max, who has often blamed other Mandalorian organizations for misguiding their members and clans into following mercenary and pacifist ideologies, announced a desire to steer all Mandalorians back to their historical warrior ideology. <br />
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The Death Watch is now a completely independent entity, unaffiliated with any governing body. Instead, they seek the warrior’s path of honor. <br />
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====New Akaan'alor====<br />
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after the betrayal of Fragdosk Fyezz, Overlord Peter Max re-assessed security measures, and evaluated it's command staff before assigning a new Akaan'alor. However, after months of vacancy, today Death Watch officials have announced the promotion of Clan Delitrox leader Maltron Dias to Akaan'alor of Death Watch.<br />
“Maltron Dias has served Death Watch for many years. He has proven his skills as a pilot and warrior on many missions and assaults against the Tresario Star Kingdom. We have no doubt he will be a great leader and will bring glory to his clan and the Death Watch!”<br />
Peter Max declared on a holo-transmission to all Death Watch personnel.”<br />
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====Blockade over Antar====<br />
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Death Watch officials confirmed that the Krath Dynasty installed a shield blockade over the cloud cities of Antar.<br />
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Overlord Peter Max and General Phoenix Hamid have condemned the action and Max stated that it was considered an act of War by the Krath Dynasty.<br />
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Death Watch´s Nite Owls were ordered to be in high alert and ready to take action, “it saddens me that our old friends decided to side with their more powerful allies after all we did for them it seems technology is the what most matters to the Krath Dynasty, the condition they set to maintain access to our cities was clear, they wanted us to bow, they wanted to keep looking down on us, it seems that after all they don’t know us well, No Mandalorian ever Bows! And we rather have war than become slaves of the Krath!” Peter Max stated to this news agency.<br />
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According to Death Watch Senior warriors it is likely that Overlord will call in a new crusade , the target is not confirmed but will be likely the previously mentioned Government.<br />
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====The Shadow Dominion====<br />
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====A New Crusade====<br />
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==References==<br />
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