Baobab Merchant Fleet (Year 9 - Year 21)

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Baobab Merchant Fleet
BMF logo300x197.png
General Information
Motto Making money grow from the trees
Status Active
Leader Narod Haler
2IC Rhinna Alley
Owner Zeth Quo
Historical Information
Founded Year 9 Day 269
Political Information
Affiliation New Republic, Galactic Alliance
Industry Trade Conglomerate
Holosite Baobab Merchant Fleet

Baobab Merchant Fleet (BMF) is a trading company located in the southeast quadrant of the galaxy, with headquarters in the Arbran and Calast systems. The company is privately owned by the Wookiee Zeth Quo, and is currently managed by the Human Narod Haler. BMF has been a private sector affiliate of the New Republic since Year 9. At present it is a well-respected company that has gained a consolidated position among the many trading conglomerates in the galaxy. Founded with few facilities, one Trading Station II, a single Shipyard I, four BFF-1 bulk freighters, one Action VI, and a handful of light freighters, the company's assets have decuplicated and allow BMF to provide a full range of services and products.

Currently, the BMF field of expertise and industrial structure can provide:

  • production of civilian and military ships, vehicles, items and droids;
  • design and construction of single cities, whole ecumenopoleis, space stations;
  • logistics and delivery;
  • management of trading facilities and space stations;
  • prospecting, recycling;
  • sale of products on demand.

The company commits to meeting legal requirements of fair and socially responsible trading. A Board of Directors helps in making the major decisions.

Important partnerships were concluded with the New Republic and Arkanian Brotherhood.

Past clients include: New Republic, Incom Corporation, The Octagon League, Corellian Transport Services, Kerdos Company, Rwookrrorro Industries, JUGANOTH Mining Corporation, Holowan Mechanicals, Falleen Federation, Rendili StarDrive, Trade Federation, Arkanian Brotherhood, Outland Mining Corporation, Mandal Motors.

Past customers include: Anax Noctru, Andrew Harris, Azriel Pitot, Bauren Augrems, Braa Ohk`ba, Craulani Ortesma, Dian Mosh, Doron Tristis, Ellias Aubec, Husqr Dara, Ingri Chorn, Jack Felix, Jim Frost, Jon Bromil, Kana Karr, Kavilo Dujuk, Kayllin Laws, Kristina Roberts, Leebri Chelski, Luther Nightwish, Marco Sands, Pharaun Mizzrym, Phatsas Loucas, Tz Juil.

In Year 14, BMF closed its fiscal year with good profits, and its assets were estimated at a value of 6,713 times its initial value. There were no mergers or acquisitions.

Overview

Company Values

Since its foundation, the company has demonstrated a deep understanding of each customer's needs, opinions, and satisfaction as well as a dedicated care for its employees.

The company's motto and mission is to make credits grow from the trees. The Wookiee entrepreneur Zeth Quo had the vision of a business which could benefit not only the company employees but also its customers. As founder Zeth Quo once said, "If you count on Baobab Merchant Fleet, you can sit back and watch your bank account grow, or as we like to say it: Baobab Merchant Fleet, making money grow from the trees."

Employees are not considered subordinates and their status is defined as "Baobabers." Everyone is part of a community of peers where everyone is heard. The command structure, necessary to make everything run smoothly, is devised horizontally rather than pyramidically. Also, titles are rather slack, and they are meant to indicate more the main occupation or current role than a hierarchical position.

Also, the company gives back to the galactic community by sponsoring non-profit groups and events.

Company Policies

Company policies are aimed at maintaining an excellent level of relationship with customers, clients, investors, shareholders, and other stakeholders. Employees are highly trained and follow high quality standards. They are the ones who make the business run and their morale influences each other and helps achieve the aims.

BMF complies with Republican legal requirements and provides equal opportunity in employment to individuals.

The company adopts an "open door policy" to understand better the needs and aspirations of everyone and to solve conflicts that may arise. Second jobs or other activities outside employment, such as freelance employment, consulting, or sales is not prohibited by the company or its subsidiaries, but it is regulated to avoid a conflict of interest or deterioration in satisfactory performance.

Corporate Structure

  • CEO: Narod Haler
  • 2IC: Zeth Quo
  • Sentient Resources Manager: Narod Haler
  • Baobab Defense Force Commander: Davin Markyle
  • Production Manager: Daniel Sadman
  • Mining Manager: Rhinna Alley
  • Construction Manager: Vacant
  • Logistics Manager: Alan Scott
  • Sales Manager: Zeth Quo
  • Estate Manager: Vacant

History

The Beginning

The company was founded in Year 9 Day 269 on Calast VI and has grown a lot ever since. Originally, the company had just a few small ships and its first jobs were construction on planets such as Denab and two small ecumenopoleis in system. Back in those days, many freighters were shipped inside Zeth Quo's own Bayonet, and BMF pilots had to wait often for a BFF-1 bulk freighter to become available. Hauling raw materials was done with many trips of a single Action VI.

It happened many times that there were not enough raw materials to carry out jobs, and BMF had to wait for orders to mining companies to be dispatched to continue the tasks. Some vehicles and ships were also produced.

CEO Zeth Quo planned that — by the next year — the company's aims were to expand the fleet with more BFF-1 bulks and Action VIs, to increase the number of employees, and to provide better standards of life for them all. As for external stakeholders, Mr. Quo worked towards improving the integration with the New Republic.
On Year 9 Day 292 the company became a private sector affiliate of the New Republic.

Year 10

A page from the BMF house organ (circa Year 10).

After about six months, BMF was able to expand its headquarters, and a big step ahead was the possibility to mine raw materials autonomously, therefore no longer depending exclusively on external contractors.

The company worked hard in the construction of an ecumenopolis on Denab III, while its shipyards produced more freighters to keep up with the increasing orders and needs. The development of an optimal mining infrastructure led to the creation of many jobs in the mining cities on Denab VI.

The company job orders included cities on Bpfassh V, Arkanis IV, and Denab V.

Late in the same year, the company was able to build more shipyards and factories for its own production, and BMF cut its share of the market by selling small- to medium-sized ships.

When these milestones were met, CEO Quo took advantage of this increased wealth to offer the first BMF Members Investment Project (MIP). Those MIPs became a custom over time, offering investment plans in areas such as ships, items, facilities, stations, and so on.

At the end of Year 10, the company had met its planned aims and had the capacity to produce bigger ships.

Year 11

Differently from the previous year, the company was capable of taking and dealing with many assignments all at once.

The company was considered reliable by its stakeholders and she won several contracts to build defensive facilities and military ships such as Kaloth BattleCruisers.

The productive infrastructure grew to a new level, both in space and on ground. Production centres were built on several planets and CEO Quo started planning a Sales Depot in order to improve the company's logistics.

By the middle of the year, the company could open its second Headquarters, and initially the plan was to set it up in Denab system. However, its construction was delayed because a new possible location was considered more advantageous.

The company got a big order from the New Republic to build Trading Stations all over the galaxy.
BMF factories started producing hundreds of fighters, and the company managed to build its first Shipyard IV to produce the best ships available.

Year 12

Arbran V Medal

Thanks to negotiations among the New Republic Chief of State Taka Aioko, Arkanian Royal Engineers (later known as Arkanian Brotherhood) CEO Nat Dues and BMF CEO Zeth Quo, on Day 21 ARE and BMF managed to buy five planets and set an important age in their respective organisations.

The plans for the second company headquarters indicated Arbran III as the best choice, and a period of prospecting, construction, and complex logistics turned it to be the most massive project ever for BMF.
The ecumenopolis on Arbran V was split equally between ARE and BMF, and both organisations worked well in this joint project. Given the high level of organisation, activity, and cooperation, Zeth Quo decided to award the participants with the "Arbran V Medal" as a sign of gratitude for the hard work done.

With the breaking out of Derra skirmishes, CEO Quo saw the need to prepare for the looming days of this galaxy, therefore the Baobab Defense Force (BDF) was created: Davin Markyle was appointed as Commander, with Daniel Sadman as Lieutenant (2IC).

The company's orders included also the shielding of several planets.

On the galactic level, BMF had acquired a longstanding good name among its stakeholders and the reorganisation of Arkanian Trade Syndicate into a shipbuilding company (Arkanian Royal Engineers) made BMF as the only trading company on Republican territory. Also, the customer portfolio of ATS passed to the BMF.

Year 13

The increased wealth of the company made possible a new payscale with bonuses.

The BMF shipyards produced Modular Taskforce Cruisers, Tabder-class Heavy Haulers, boosting therefore the company capacity to build and haul.

The BMF defenses were expanded with the acquisitions of gunships and corvettes.

The year was spent mostly developing the territory and keeping up with orders.

During this year, the highest galactic authorities decided that trading stations and commerce centres owned exclusively by trade groups were sanctioned to operate in the galactic market, and this meant that BMF once again lived a flow of orders to build or manage such assets.

Year 14

Tolonda - the five Baobabers planting the BMF flag on an area planned to be rebuilt.

During this year BMF consolidated themselves maintaining all departments busy and completing large and difficult projects, both internal and external.

The fight between The Infinite Empire and Faerytail Medical for the control of Tolonda involved the participation of the company which was called to help by providing all necessary assets to building defensive facilities and shields. Five people took part in the first intervention in an armed conflict: Zeth Quo, Narod Haler, Joonan Agmarr, Davin Markyle, and Izjna Khaldo, and they were awarded the Republic Service Medal.

Shielding jobs were also done in several other planets and Incom Corporation gave a lucrative contract to develop Huldamun II.

In the middle of the year, CEO Zeth Quo retired from his position and was replaced by Narod Haler.

Towards the end of the year, the New Republic assigned BMF as manager of a whole system defense group. For this reason, the company's production lines were used for a massive ship production project including military ships of the Mon Calamari class.

Year 15

BMF network of 43 space stations with free access to the Galactic Market.
Official painting for the BFF-1 Bulk Freighter company fleet.

During this year, plans included the expansion and development of living conditions on Arbran planets, a restructure of the Sales Department in order to relaunch public sales of the BMF licensed products, and the completion of the Denab System Defense Group.
Also, a widespread network of trading stations[1] around the galaxy was implemented, giving the opportunity to every sentient being to stop and trade at the Galactic Market.
Following the unfortunate dissolution of Alderaan Mining Corporation on Day 150, Baobab Merchant Fleet was able to acquire a good amount of facilities that allowed the company to take control of the Bosph system (and sector) on Day 164.
The mercantile fleet of BFF-1 Bulk Freighters was painted with the company logo, to improve the visibility of BMF in the galaxy.
Within the scope of giving back to the galactic community, BMF sponsored the Corellian Room gambling station owned by Vesh Oleander[2] and the Reek Riding sporting events.[3] The company was also involved in building the Sport and Leisure Centre of the Galactic Sports Association on Otunia II planet, and gave a Palace on a free loan to the Galactic Reek Riding Association for their headquarters.

Staff Profiles

Narod Haler, BMF Director

He started working for BMF as Sentient Resource Manager in Year 10. During these years he was under the inspiring guidance of Zeth Quo and Rilarr Denaiss.
Today he organises and strive to make the company an even better place for "Baobabers" to grow and prosper, as well as to improve the company's commitment towards its customers and business partners.
Narod Haler finds most rewarding to see the collective plans and goals bringing fruition and benefits to the whole company and stakeholders. Among his talents he likes to list his piloting skills and his fairness and kindness as manager.
The most notable achievements include the expansion of the company's fleet employees and the development of Denab and Arbran systems, with the Arbran V huge project completed in record time.
His interests outside of work are women and, he's very proud of it, the skill to drink huge amounts of Corellian Ale without dying.

Rhinna Alley, Mining Manager

Rhinna is charged with maintaining a constant flow or raw materials to be despatched to other departments. Since Year 11 Day 301 this Twi'Lek has also prospected thousands of acres and has found many new veins of precious resources.
Previously employed in the Trade Federation, she has developed a methodical organisation that is legendary among the miners. For her continuing encouragement to the dirt haulers, she has been nicknamed "The Whipping Lady."
Apart from her work, she loves producing ships.

Davin Markyle, BDF Commander

The Diathim Davin Markyle had no previous employers and joined the company in Year 11 because he liked the freedom to contribute to a business while still being able to pursue individual goals.
He attended the civilian courses of the New Republic Academy, was appointed NR Middleman level 1, and has also a medical qualification as Field Medic of the Republic Medical Academy.
Initially employed in the logistic sector, his interests led him to lean towards combat, and he has accumulated a lot of combat experience so far. Being a Jedi Knight, he is also an external member of the Jedi Order. Recently he has decided to join the New Republican Military Reserve, where he has the rank of Executive Officer.
Davin Markyle's hobbies are racing in his Delta-7, and he has set multiple course records in the Clock the Roids competitions.

Alan Scott, Logistic Manager and Production Assistant

Mr. Scott has joined BMF in Year 13 and graduated at the New Republic Academy. Since then he has been in the production sector for 1.5 years and in the logistic capacity for one year.
As Logistic Manager he organises logistics job for external clients or internal needs. In fact, Alan Scott feels that the most rewarding part of his job is to bring order to the chaos that occasionally rears its ugly head. He's very proud of having devised a fair logistic pricing.
The Zabrak Alan Scott is a member of the Board of Directors of The Octagon League, as well as CEO of S&S Industries, a company started with Daniel Sadman and Thailerien Drahkel. Outside his work he likes riding reeks and flying. Someday he'll participate in the Krieg's Run.

Daniel Sadman, Production Manager and BDF Lieutenant

Daniel Sadman is in charge of the production department of the company. He decides what to produce and how, arranging all paperwork and logistics. He joined BMF in Year 12 as a logistic pilot, and in fact he is one of the best pilots in the fleet. While piloting freighters and moving cargoes the Production Manager post became vacant and he applied for that position. He had to learn a new job, he learnt many things the hard way, but eventually his management skills improved at a good level. Now he finds his job rewarding because he can help his friends' needs, and managed to close some good deals to get rare datacards.
After graduating from the New Republic Academy, he received the Studious Endeavours Award. Mr. Sadman was awarded also the Arbran V medal. As BDF Lieutenant he deals with security of the company's ships.

Outside of his work he has set up a two-partner company with Alan Scott called S&S Industries. His hobbies are hunting in the frozen plains of Arbran VI, drinking Narod's special Ale in the tavern Status Quo, and flying aimlessly in his first ship, the "Lucky Bandit". Not necessarily in this order.

Zeth Quo, Founder

Mr. Quo joined the SoroSuub Conglomerate in Year 7, and started working in the weapons production sector. His first contacts were with Alec Trevelyan, a person who helped him a lot getting into the dynamics of this complex galaxy, Izjna Khaldo, and Rilarr Denaiss. For his dedicated work he was also appointed CEO of Merr-Sonn Technologies.
On Year 8 Day 323 the Minister of Trade and Industry Zhadum Dharun appointed him Associate Minister of Armaments of the New Republic.
The Wookiee Quo, together with some friends he had made, wanted to set up a private company. The occasion was a raffle held to give away a company gone bankrupt: Bothan Media Services. Zeth Quo was lucky enough to win that raffle on Year 9 Day 28. However, he was still Associate Minister and could not manage it, so he asked Rilarr Denaiss to lead it temporarily. On Day 87 of the same year Zeth Quo's company earned the status of Private Sector Affiliate of the New Republic. However, Bothan Media Services was sold after some months and with the profits Mr. Quo founded BMF on Day 269.
On Year 9 Day 310 Zeth was awarded the Longstanding Meritorious Service Award. He also acted as Governor of Denab for several terms.

Holographics

  • Baobob Merchant Fleet Banner Year 12.jpg (Year 12)

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References



New Republic
Government

Chief of State · Advisory Council · Senate · Military

Military

Army · SFC · Navy

Ministries State · Intelligence Service · Diplomacy Command · Civil Engineering · Natural Resources · Trade & Industry
Organisations
Ministry of State Academy
Ministry of Civil Engineering Ministry of Civil Engineering
Ministry of Natural Resources JUGANOTH Mining Corporation
Ministry of Trade & Industry Ubrikkian Industries · Merr-Sonn Technologies · Industrial Automaton · Incom Corporation · Corellian Transport Services · Republic Medical
Private Sector Companies Baobab Merchant Fleet · Holowan Mechanicals · Freitek Incorporated · The Medical Circle
Defunct TransGalMeg Industries · The Inner Circle · Kerdos Company · Sen`Similla Services
Allies
Galactic Alliance New Republic · Rogue Squadron ·Triumvirate Coalition · Krath Dynasty · Infinite Empire ·Jedi Order ·Bothan Media Services ·Arkanian Brotherhood ·eXiles ·Holowan
Territory
Sectors Ehosiq · Ghost Nebula · Mytaranor · Quess · Trax · Abrion · Arkanis · Brema · Danjar · Garis · Grohl · Grumani · Mayagil · Savareen · Sluis · Zoraster · Csilla