Governor's Gambit - Star Wars SI into Imperial Governor

[Zitzdn]

That was a bit anti climatic and shit

 

[Heidao]

Oh my, seems mom was very aware of where the winds are blowing, and was very intent on securing a strong standing in the coming tide.

However she forgot her boy was so scared of her, that the moment the positions were switched, he wouldn't hesitate to cast her down. Now she's but a civilian, and nowhere in reach to luxuriate in the efforts of Las.

Thankfully, cause of her words of "open dissent" believing Empire'sfall is imminent, he can begin the maneuvers to harden the sector for the coming troubles, be they the Rebels, the New Republic or Warlords. If ISB comes sniffing around after seeing red flags, just point fingers at his mom that the "Civilian" Mola gave insight that sectors with remnants of Tarkin's followers and associates may not be secure due to knockon effects of corruption and incompetence. Meaning so many sectors are liable to collapse across the Empire, to cascade in the Rebel's favor.



And yes, the Eruptor is great, I love shooting dropships as they're coming in to wipe out the squads and walkers

 

[oscar e Sampedro Lopez]

Thanks for the chapter Great story as always.
Hahaha man finally snapped

 

[Rogos]

Officially, after the dismissal of the Senate, only Grand Moffs ( afaik only used in case of open rebellion or similar ) and Grand Admirals ( Only 12 and all were more political positions, only Zaarin and Thrawn were actually competent ). And Palpy himself, of course.

In Legends there were also the Supreme Commander ( Vader when Palpy wasn't angry with him ), Grand Vizier Sate Pestage, and Warlord of the Empire, Zsinj, as a reward for murdering his mother for staying loyal to the Republic instead of the new Empire. That's a very small list of persons, for a million worlds galactic empire...

There is also teh Executor position in Legends that Palpy created for Luke in Dark Empire, but I'm pretty sure that didn't exist until then, so a few years from now. Also never understood why should Luke should accept that position, at least in teh films you know Palpy was a father figure for Anakin, but Luke didn't had any reason for accepting that position. Dark Empire is pretty bad at caracterization ( still less awful than the sequels, in any case ).

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Thank you, but I was more asking how many ranks there are between Las and his mother.

 

[RebelLegion]

That was glorious, especially since Jir has absolutely no recourse. Who will side with her when she got herself dismissed because she was in the process of trying to give orders to a Moff in his own office ? Plus a MI operative and two Navy personnels who were very much outside of her chain of command. How many ranks above her is Las, even ?

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IRL a commandant is usually at least in the Navy a LT Commander or in The army a Major and going off Imperial Military ranking Structure there could potentially be about nine ranks between them if IRL logic applies.

 

[readsalot]

"...commandant."

Mother turned to him, eyes narrowing just the slightest amount.

"What? Have you something to add?" Her tone clearly telling him to either speak productively or not speak at all.

"Your rank is Commandant." He continued, the slightest giggle escaping his mouth.

Before Jir could respond, Las burst out into a full blown laugh. Hands on his stomach, keeled over his desk, laughing until he cried.

This went on and on, Mother trying and failing to stop him. Only when she seemed on the verge of slapping him did he calm down just enough to explain.

"Heh…your rank is-heheheh-its just Commandant! HAHAHAH!!!" He burst out laughing again. "You have absolutely NO power over me!"

As he said this, he started typing something into his terminal, giggles still escaping him.

"Las Mola. I am your Mother. You will silence this foolishness and listen to me." Mother didn't raise her voice, she never did, but at this moment she seemed poised to scream at the man.

Instead, Las simply turned to her. "I've accepted your transfer request."

"Good, now-"

"And immediately discharged you."

The room freezes for the third time. The only difference?

Jir Mola is frozen as well.

"...What?" Jir seems to grind out, her face slowly contorting into the angriest Zyx had ever seen her.

"Now, the military pension program here in the Minda system is pretty nice, but considering you were just a Commandant, it likely won't be that much since it's based on the Mindan payscale instead of the Eriadu one. So, I recommend you find yourself a job."

Jir just stared at him as though he had sprouted new limbs.

"The local administrative offices have job assistance programs that can get you started if you need to. I recommend you check them out, since you'll need to go there anyway to get your new civilian ID issued to you."

"Wha-you can't-"

"I can. And I have. See this?" He says, pointed towards his rank pips with an insufferably smug look on his face. "I'm a Moff. You are a Commandant. While I understand that some things do get mixed out here in the Outer Rim, I'm pretty sure I know how the chain of command works."

Jir couldn't respond. Her eyes were wide open, mouth agape, posture rigid with shock.

Las simply pressed the intercom. "Garp, please send in security to escort Mrs Jir Mola out of my office please. She has some dischargement papers to work through."

As two Stormtroopers walked in and started to bodily drag Jir away, her eyes never left Las's smiling, almost giddy face

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Omg, that is perfect
What a brilliant way to solve that noose around his neck.
Hahahaha well done Las

 

[LordEdric]

So, now with mommy gone, what exactly is Las' goal? He wanted to run away before, but is now so caught up is running a competent government that he can't get away. So what is his goal now, he has so much influence it's crazy. His mom was right, his family is in the perfect spot to rule no matter who is in charge.

 

[Takoz]

Dammmmm sonnnnnnn. Best climax ever.

 

[ZLnon]

Dornun is the voice of the readers, laughing his ass off seeing Jir lose everything she worked for by any means necessary. She's been a source of dread for everyone, until Las realized she can't do shit because he over leveled for the encounter.