"Where am I?" I said as I stood up.
I realised I was laying down. However it wasn't on the ground, no it was quite comfy. In fact and extremely comfy bed.
Opening my eyes, I looked around. I was situated in the middle of a white room. It was hyper-advanced with doors without knobs, it had an luxurious space with a desk, the chair had control panels on the arm holders and there was a small keyboard on the desk, however it was like the keyboard on and iPad. Lastly in the middle there was a flat energising square, looks something like a lamp in the table, why?
However before I managed to even think about why thousands of memories, scenes and events happened in my mind.
My birth, in 48 BBY. Mother dying the same day.
Memories of my dad teach me if my heritage, the Veridian family, Counts of Thyferra.
Thyferra was an elective monarchy.
117 Million in population, 80% Vratix, the native spieces, 20% humans. The Vratix was a less evolved species and was slave labour.
Xozhixi, was the capital city.
We specialised in Bacta, being responsible for about 95% of all sales. 2 Moons.
2 Trade routes: Rimma and Shapani. 479 days every year. 7% of the planet is water.
Xucphra Corporate Headquarters is situated on Thyferra, House Veridian owns 25% of it.
How we became rich due to Bacta. We were the major seller of Bacta, even though we only sold to Xucphra and Zaltin.
We had no navy, and only about 40.000 soliders.
We had a total of 100 Z-95 Headhunters for Planetary Defense, but no Naval Hangar. However we had 6 CR90's. Each could hold 2 Z-95 Headhunters, the CR90 Corvettes were also outfitted with 4 dual turbolasers and 6 single turbolasers.
We had a total of 38 000 Infantry Forces, we also had a small unit of 200 Ground Armored Tank, but it wasn't a droid. It was another type.
We also had 500 Gunners and lastly 1000 Royal Guards.
I was taught in politics, military leadership, economics and ruling since I reached the age of 7. The Count of the Veridian family has always held the sub-position of Senator. Usually it is given to the heir when he is of age, but a count can also have the position if he doesn't have a heir.
It is currently 34 BBY, 2 years before the conflict on Naboo.
Our economical situation; extremely good. Although there is 117 Million people living on the planet, there is only 29 million humans. 1 human is basically equal to 3 non humans on Veridian. They can't vote, can't join the military, can't own a company. This is how we have been suppressing them. And the Bacta industry has been flourishing, the two major corporations have yet to work together to increase prices and therefore they sell a lot and need to buy a lot. From our more than 15 Million Vratix working directly under us without selling their own. Our profits are 9 billion from bacta and 14 625 Million or 14.625 Billion credits from our 25% of Xucphra.
But we can't spend everything as we like. 14 Billion goes to Government spending, 100 million to government officials, 1 812 000 000 to paying soliders, police and enforcers. Another 10% goes to the Republic.
And after there's only 5 350 000 000, and of that we spend 350 000 on maintaining our current forces and equipment, including tanks, fighters and corvettes.
5 Billion credits left. And of those, half is usually spent on Vratix or personal projects. My father preferred building the cities.
Oh, and one last thing. My father died yesterday. Yeah apparently we had a party and a bomb went off and he died, and I'm currently the Count of Thyferra.
But holy shit! I'm actually in the Star Wars universe, and as the Count of a politically important planet.
If my knowledge is right then Thyferra joined the Concederacy Of Infependent Systems and was later taken over by the 2 Bacta companies by the order of the Empire.
Basically this entire planet was enslaved, even the humans. To create Bacta.
Well, I would make sure that didn't happen.
After 2 hours of simply processing the memories I stood up. There was a lot of them. From basics stuff like drinks and food, to advanced political factions.
I walked up to my desk and sat down. My memories has given me some information on how to use it properly.
I pressed a button and a blue screen appeared from the thing in the middle of the table, apparently called a HoloDisk.
First of which allowed me to call my assistant. And yes I have one, he is more of my personal guard or guard Commander, but it goes both way.
And with that I called my Lord Commandant on his ComLink.
"Alexander? Are you there?" I asked, unsure if I called the right guy.
"Yes, My Lord. I'm here." A manly voice came back.
"Good, call the council and tell them I will meet them in the meeting room in 30 minutes, they should all be here after the party, no?" I said.
"O-oh, yes! Right away, My Lord." He responded and I closed the ComLink.
That's when I began thinking to myself.
Why was he so startled? It shouldn't be out of the ordinary for me to call him like that?
And with that I continued to grumble about it until I realised 5 minutes later.
Of course! Am I stupid of something. My father died 24 hours ago and I've been in my room since, I guess I need to act a little bit sad.
And with that I did the trick where you got yourself to cry by pressing a certain spot in your eyes.
After 15 minutes it looked like I had cried my eyes out but had stopped some time ago. Great.
And with that I quickly got my clothes on before I left my room.
I was outfitted in a white shirt and white pants. House Veridian was known for their white clothes and hair.
The corridor was quite magnificent. It was larger than any ship corridors but not too large, quite similar to Naboo but not the same height.
The walls were light brown but with white flags hanging down all around me. Pictures were also put on the walls.
Outside my room stood 2 guards. They were actually extremely fucking cool. Their helmets was similar to that of the British royal guard, more precisely the white hair extension coming from the top of their head, they had metal helmets similar to ancient knights, they had a white cape coming down from their shoulders.
They carried a short blade on their left chest and another in a horizontal line across their back belt. They had an A310 Rifle that they carried and a A180 Blaster Pistol in their holster. They had durasteel chest, arm, and shoulder armor. They had white wraps and thin armor around their stomach and waist. Lastly they had durasteel foot armor.
There was 2 uniforms, 1 for officers and 1 for soliders. This was for the Royal Guard.
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However I didn't have any officers with me currently, they were too busy hunting down the potential attackers.
Once I stepped out I nodded to both of them before walking on, as I usually did. And they both followed me wordlessly.
After 8 minutes of walking through the large corridors I reached the Main Hall. Where my usual seat was situated, similar to a throne.
However we continued on and behind the Main Hall and into a small room. Outside there already stood 4 guards. The corridors were large and the corridor had 2 entrances, 2 guards at each entrance and lastly my 2 guards stationed themselves at the door to the room, once I entered.
When I entered there were already 6 people there waiting, whom all stood up when I entered.
"Please sit, we have a lot to discuss." I said as I sat down at the main chair.
I could feel a lot of stares from the 6 individuals but I ignored it.
"Firstly, Count Thalron. I wish to offer my condolences." A man in his 60'ies said.
"Thank you, Prime Minister Jason. But let's not dwell in the past and look forward." I said as those who wanted to offer it didn't,
"Firstly, Lord Commandant Alexander. How is the search for the potential terrorist going?" I asked and he stood up.
"My Lord, Military Intelligence suggests that there could be multiple factors, both Bacta corporations had a motive, alongside the native species. However it could also be a plot from your enemy government, the trade federation has been heated for some time." He said before sitting down.
"I see, order the Military Intelligence to focus all their manpower on this situation. Admiral Jaime, order 4 CR90's and 2 escort squadrons to prepare for departure. Meanwhile order all other forces to be on guard." I said as I turned to Jaime, the chief of our navy even though it was small.
That was when someone stood up abruptly.
"My Lord! You can't possibly think of travelling now?" Prime Minister Jason exclaimed.
"Yes, I do." I simply said without explaining myself.
"Why? Your safety is imperative as you are the only heir to the Veridian family. Additionally the recent assassination puts you in danger." He argued.
"Prime Minister. This attack is made out of jealousy. The Trade Federation because they want our business, either Bacta corporations because they want full control, other planets are jealous of our prosperity. We only recently joined the Republic but we already have major political influence. And the reason they did all of this is quite simple." I said deciding to give them a cliffhanger.
"Which is?" The ever impatient Prime Minister asked.
"Our Military strength." I said as 2 eyes began to shine.
"You can say what you want but our military is completely and utterly weak compared to our economy. We are slowly becoming equal to Core Worlds, which they don't like. But we only have 1/8 of even the weakest Core World military. Even the Police Force of most core worlds are stronger than our military." I said as 2 eyes began shining even more.
"Our infantry is bad, but the Navy is even worse. Which is why I am travelling to Cato Neimoidia to improve it." I said.
That's when one guy couldn't keep his excitement and stood up even though the Prime Minister already stood. Usually only 1 could stand to speak at a time.
And that was Naval Admiral Jaime.
"My Lord! What Naval Craft do you plan to buy?" He asked with excitement.
"You are going to buy 15 Cumulus Class Corsairs Ships on Corellia and 150 Z-95 Headhunters for a total of 12 Million Credits. Meanwhile I will travel to Cato Neimodia and attempt to buy Munificent-class Star Frigate. I don't know if the trade federation will sell though." I said and after I finished both of them sat down.
And with that I turned to the General.
"General Tyr. The Military will not have as large of a recruitment spree but instead I wish to focus on training them. I want you to increase the Royal Guards to 5000 within 2 years alongside Alexander. Ask me for funds and I will get you them, anything. Additionally you will train 5000 elite marines with the ability to board enemy naval vessels. And increase our main forces to 50 000, Admiral Jaime, train additional Navy officers for future crafts. Train 10 000 of them. I suggest you get your 2nd in command on it. If you need funds then ask me." I said.
And he immediately stood up, saluted me and said.
"Yes, My Lord! Consider it done!" Before sitting down again.
That's when I turned to the 5th guy in the room.
"Harry, you will be given 3 Billion Credits. You goal is to get an additional 40 Million Vraxti to work directly under me to produce Bacta. You have 1 year on you. You can choose how to approach. Forcefully inducting them, luring them in with cash. I don't care." I said. He simply nodded without standing up, not that I cared. Many might call me cruel but this is how the world is. Aliens are hated on, even those with extra ears or color. But these guys outright looked like insects. Not even other species considered them equal.
That's when I turned to the 6th and last guy. The Chief of Security.
"Axel, for every 100 Vrazti, recruit 1 Enforcer, and make sure they receive heavy stun guns with live ammo, if you need help don't hesitate calling in the army. Additionally make sure we have 80 thousand police officers. We can't have civil stress at this critical time. There are big powers moving. And we need to be prepared. You have 500 million credits."
And with that I stood up, ending the meeting. And I quickly walked towards the CR90 they had already been prepped alongside a squadron of Z-95 Hunters.
The meeting actually took around 30 minutes and not the short amount it seemed like.