Bishop Bezios.
He was already born in a rich family– but it was not until he took the reins of his family's wealth did they truly become a personage that could no longer be ignored by the people. A percent of the artificial planets inside one of the Vessels belonged to him. No, perhaps it was better to say that he was on his way to actually buy the entire Vessel he was currently in– that is how wealthy he was and is.
He had the influence, he had the money. The only thing preventing him from actually doing so were the Pontiffs, who were in a way, their Overlords. No matter how much money or influence Bishop Bezios have or will still have in the future; with just one word from one of the Pontiffs, it could all go away.
"...So you're telling me all the power you have is just a child's toy?"
"What? No! I could still move entire planets with just a single wave of my hand if I wanted to do so!"
"..."
