9AFE/10 BBY
Nuiri Sector
Vandos System
Planet Vandos
Imperial Sector Command Center
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"The empire is built on control , but control requires presence. My presence here within this sector has served to do what any other capable imperial officer could. We are spread too thin within the system, and it leaves as we've seen areas of vulnerability," The opening statement had garnered frowns from a few imperial officers who previously were in charge of quelling the rebel threats in the Noryath System.
This was a clear slap in the face. An insult to their reputation and capacity as a naval officer. And though many frowned and, some holding looks of resentment, none dared utter a word nor an opinion , in-front their superiors or better yet Grand Moff Tarkin.
"We are spread too thin within the system ;Yet this flaw has also helped us unknowingly. I've studied the insurgency groups sector wide and realized that our military presence here had not quelled its anarchist issues but increased it," Commodore Titus orated.
"The insurgents go where we are and stay away from where we are not."
"Commodore Titus, do you realize the meaning of these allegations?" Admiral Zidan questions looking unpleased at the young officers words.
"Not allegations sir but observations, backed by logical analysis and thesis.I've come to study these peoples… their culture,…. their history…. their politics and lifestyles, and I concluded that the more we strengthen our grip here even if to protect our resources and interests, the more they react through the only option left to them, through violence," Titus denotes.
"They respond with violence because they are stuck in their old ways, holding onto a long gone inefficient system they refuse to let go," Moff Lyjan finally spoke up , belaying words that highlighted his misunderstanding of the foe and misrule of the sector.
Titus stared impassively at the man, hearing his nonsensical response. Many of the people of this sector cared little for the republic.
"If the Nuiru Sector is to become what we've deigned it to be. Its economy and governance had to be changed to suit the needs of the imperial vision. That is of trade , industry and military might that assists in expanding the imperial state," He finished highlighting his point.
Hence the crippling of its Agricultural sector in favor for mining and manufacturing, Titus thought mentally shaking his head. An industry developed not out of duty or motive to the empire but to line his pockets.
"I don't question the contributions made by the sector to the empire Moff Lyjan, but its policies we ratify." He said expecting a verbal bashing if not a swift and brutal remark which never came.
The Moff looked apathetic for a second before his face morphed into a frown.
"These policies spark countless flames throughout the sector, fires to which we dispatch innumerable resources to put out" He continues
"Human and technological resources we could've used elsewhere….
Grand Moff Tarkin seemingly amused had kept quiet and listened keenly to the commodores remarks, now spoke.
"Thesis Commodore"
"Of course Grand Moff Tarkin" He obliged inclining his head before making a tap on his holopad bringing a holographic image of up a planetary body at the center of the holotable.
"Planet Gosk as you see here has no imperial military presence besides that of the Imperial vice-roy and his entourage. It had become prosperous through mining, agriculture, and manufacturing finished and electronic products. They also partake in ground and orbital ship repairs. The local ministry have worked closely with the imperial Governors of the other systems and the imperial military to which some of you know and no record of insurgency or anarchist groups have been reported on this planet. This is fairly odd if not a miraculous feat, seeing as most if not all inhabited planets in the sector have their own political or radical dissidents more or less" He explained.
"Yet the Gala System which holds Planet Gosk show no hints of terrorist activity"
"An outlandish assumption , commodore Titus " Vice Admiral Tirel states unconvinced of his claims.
Within the imperial navy, Vice Admirals held a position of Fleet Commodore when they were in charge of a fleet, a position of systems admiral(also known as commodore) when they commanded a systems force or a position of commander when they were in charge of a squadron. Vice Admiral ranked above Rear Admiral, and below Admiral.
"Yet Gosk is as he says" The Imperial viceroy of said Planet Spoke.
"Isn't Planet Gosk home to a reclusive and isolationist people?" Governor Tambor asks curiously.
"On the contrary Governor they are isolationists to the troubles and problems to which outsiders create that does not benefit them"Viceroy Fein advised
Nodding at the older man's words the standing commodore took back the floor.
"Major Gar, my colleague here has compiled a report on all skirmishes we encountered with rebels and terrorists throughout the entire sector and their exact locations for the past few weeks. A report that will also show their motives and movements"
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"A very informative meeting commodore and to see you make this level of progress is appeasing. You and your crew have done the empire a great service," Tarkin compliments
"Thank you Governor Tarkin. It remains my duty to do what I must for the empire, no matter the obstacle"
"And that includes saying what many fear to say?" Tarkin added amusingly as he smiled remembering the clash between Titus and many of the attendants at the meeting especially Moff Lyjan.
"Moff Lyjan had filed numerous complaints about you for the past few weeks…. Of your insipid means and sometimes disregard of Imperial Protocol and Insubordination."
'A bunch of bull crap!',he thought.
That gambling addict was a slimy liar, worse yet making up charges to see him removed or brought before a tribunal.
"I doubt the credibilities of some of his words sir, my methods are indeed unorthodox as we are dealing with an unorthodox enemy but not once have I gone against imperial Protocols and failed much less insubordination, nor wasted resources, at least none that Moff Lyjan know of or else he would've presented this proof earlier today" Titus replies though subtly smugly to which Tarkin saw through.
Tarkin gave a dark chuckle.
"Such as what happened on Noryan |||"
"Indeed Governor Tarkin, to tell Moff Lyjan would've been the height of foolishness as he views me as an annoyance he wishes to get rid of."
"That does sound like my old friend" Tarkin admits.
"Though I am impressed if not surprised at the "necessary" tactics you employed. You surpassed my expectations."
"I also surprised myself, I had no other clear way or path in dealing with the matter, so I made one"
"Indeed you did. Though I doubt this was why you requested a more.... private meeting.
"No sir, I wish to discuss something that might contribute to the empire's future, something that might make a change in the military and also the commercial market."
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