Directorate

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Group Information
Group Name:	Directorate
Date Founded:	Year 10 Day 269
Leader:	The Cabinet
Notable Positions:	Minister of Defense Minister of Interior Minister of Production Government Affairs

The Directorate is the forum for discussing issues of governance for the Trade Federation, and to inform the Cabinet on matters of decisions. The Directorate is made up of all the Directors (HC-1 and up) within the Trade Federation. Its purpose is to discuss any and all issues at the Department Director level. Those chosen to be a part of the Trade Federation Directorate are men and women who have not only been a part of the Trade Federate for an extended time, but know the intricacies of their Department, along with how it works within the greater whole of the Trade Federation.

Those members of the Directorate act as an extended board of advisors to the Viceroy, giving suggestions as concerning how to better their department and the Trade Federation. Each member is chosen and approved by the TF Cabinet and Viceroy himself. All of the leaders of the Nationalized Factions: Baktoid Armour Workshop, Centurion Arms, Commerce Guild, Dorinian Military Corps, Haven Corporation, Kuat Drive Yards, Rendili StarDrive, and Techno Union hold the rank of Director (HC-2) and are members of the Directorate.

Contents 1 Cabinet 1.1 Viceroy 1.2 Regent 1.3 Duceroy 1.4 Current Cabinet 2 Directorate 2.1 Ministers 2.2 Current Ministers 2.3 Deputy Ministers 2.4 Directors 2.5 Other Directorate positions 2.6 Current Directorate

Cabinet

Viceroy

The Viceroy of the Trade Federation is the driving force behind the entire Government acting as the Head of State. As the Trade Federation Head of State, de facto head of the Trade Federation Cabinet, Commander-in-Chief of Trade Federation armed forces, Chief Ambassador for the Trade Federation and Lord Governor of all Trade Federation Territories. The position of Viceroy commands incredible power and tremendous dedication. At one time the Viceroy was the ruler of the Confederacy of Independent Systems, however that role has moved on to the Confederate Consul.

Regent

Appointed by the Viceroy, the Regent is first in the line of succession for Viceroy of the Trade Federation. Not considered the second in command, but the most senior and closest advisor to the Viceroy. Regent is the only Cabinet position whom the Viceroy can appoint without cabinet consent. The Regent's main responsibilities are determined by the Viceroy, who defines the majority of the Regent's duties as circumstances require. Regent is considered one of the most honorable position within the Trade Federation as the member appointed has the full trust of the Viceroy and serves as his successor.

Duceroy

As the right hand man to the Viceroy and second in command of the Trade Federation, the Duceroy is answerable only to the Viceroy. The Duceroy (if no Regent is appointed) serves as second in the line of succession should the Viceroy die while in office or resign his command. The Duceroys duties in the Trade Federation will vary depending on the Viceroys wishes. In some cases, the Duceroy is the head of the Department of the Treasury.

Current Cabinet

• Jacob Jansen is the 6th and 8th Viceroy of the Trade Federation. Appointed on Year 19 Day 136 after the resignation of Viceroy Nohv Schiller.
• Nohv Schiller is the 4th and 6th Regent of the Trade Federation. Appointed by Viceroy Jacob Jansen on Year 19 Day 136.
• Salamku Derov is the 14th Duceroy of the Trade Federation. Appointed by Viceroy Jacob Jansen and his TF Cabinet on Year 17 Day 286.
• T.B.D. is the 14th Minister of Defense Appointed Minister of Defense on Year xx Day xxx by xxx and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Dail Llwybr Gwaed is the 10th Minister of the Interior. Appointed Minister of the Interior on Year 14 Day 345 by Viceroy Jacob Jansen and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Ted Winner is the 4th Minister of Production of the Trade Federation. Appointed on Year 17 Day 287 by Duceroy, Salamku Derov and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.

Directorate

Ministers

The Ministers are appointed by the Viceroy with the approval of his Cabinet, and are voting members of the Trade Federation Cabinet and the Directorate.

The Minister of Defense is the head and chief executive officer of the Ministry of Defense. Along with the day to day management of the Ministry, the Minister serves as the chief military advisor to the Viceroy. This all-important aspect of the Trade Federation defends Federation territories from invasion in wartime, and keeps law and order in them in peacetime. This ministry also guards Trade Federation building projects, provides escorts for important personnel, and patrols trade routes to and from Trade Federation Space. The MoD was once divided into two departments, the Department of the Navy and the Department of the Army, but now remains under a single heading. The Ministry includes the Federation Military Fleets and the Federation Security Service.

The Minister of the Interior is charged with the management of all Trade Federation territory. When it comes to expansion, improvements and planning, the Minister of the Interior is the chief executive in charge. Along with territory management, the entire logistical and mining arm of the Trade Federation report to the Minister of the Interior. The office holds vast power within the Trade Federation making it a key position in the Trade Federation Cabinet. The Ministry is made up of four departments: Department of Logistics, Industry, Recycling and Resources which includes the nationalized factions of the Commerce Guild, and Haven Corporation.

The Minister of Production is responsible for all ships, vehicles, droids, items and weapons produced by the Trade Federation and its subsidiaries. This includes the Baktoid Armour Workshop, Centurion Arms, Dorinian Military Corps, Kuat Drive Yards, Rendili StarDrive, Techno Union, and formerly Alpha Medical Corps.

Current Ministers

Acting Minister of Defense Salamku Derov was appointed as Acting Minister Defense on Year 19 Day 257 by the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
Minister of Interior Dail llwybr Qwaed was appointed as Minister Interior on Year 17 Day 97 by Viceroy Jacob Jansen and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
Minister of Production Ted Winner was appointed as Minister Production on Year 17 Day 287 by Duceroy Salamku Derov and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.

Deputy Ministers

The Deputy Ministers are second-in-command of their respective Ministry, serving as primary assistants to the Ministers. They are appointed by the Minister and vote from the Cabinet. The Deputy will assume command of the Ministry holding the title of Acting Minister in the Ministers absence. The daily tasks and assignments of the Deputy vary depending on the wishes of the current Ministers. Along with serving the Minister, the Deputy also sits on the Trade Federation Directorate. The deputy minister positions were eliminated by the Federation Cabinet and announced by the Viceroy on Year 19, Day 186.

Directors

The Director of Industry is the chief architect of all Trade Federation planetary development. This includes construction of all planetside civilian, industrial, commercial, and military facilities throughout Federation territory. The Director is also responsible for continued maintenance of all facilities and cities. Demanding great dedication, the job is extremely stressful. Because of this, the Director has a large staff to assist with the Departments daily operations.

The Director of Logistics is charged with managing of the Department of Logistics, also called the Logistics Corps. The Director, with the help of his command team, plans, manages and executes all of the logistical missions for the Trade Federation. The position requires a person who has extreme management skills and a lot of time to use those skills. Because of this, many Directors have been known to rise higher in the ranks, even as high as a Cabinet Minister.

The Director of Recycling leads the Haven Corporation and is charged with management of the Department of Recycling, or DoRec. The Director, with the help of her command team, plans and manages all recycling missions in the Federation territory. Urban renewal throughout Federation planets is one of the main duties of Haven Corporation. Equipped with a fleet of heavy duty EVS Construction Droid-vehicles it is the Department’s job to tear down and recycle obsolete buildings to make room for new structures, improving living conditions for all citizens or allowing industrial sites to expand

The Department of Resources is the Trade Federation's burly, pick wielding, hammer swinging, dirt digging, mining arm. Forged from an amalgam of crafty Trade Federation businessmen and seasoned veteran JUGANOTH miners, the Commerce Guild stands to be the premier mining company in the galaxy. The Director of resources is tasked with leading all mining and gathering efforts, and ensures that there are sufficient Raw Materials for all future Trade Federation endeavours.

The Director of Manufacturing ensures that all orders are processed and filled, and that all personnel are accounted for and working to full efficiency. The Dept Naval Production Kuat Drive Yards and Rendili StarDrive, Dept of Vehicle Engineering Techno Union, and The Dept of Robotics Dorinian Military Corps are all included here. This position was eliminated and migrated to the Ministry of Production.

The Director of Trade is charged with overseeing both sales and trading operations within the department through Baktoid Armour Workshop, and Centurion Arms. His overall expertise is in diplomatic relations between the Trade Federation and other trading and production corporations. With help from his staff, the Director gains support and sales through ever-expanding areas of the galaxy. Together with the Deputy Director, the Director oversees financial balances, production quantities, and oversees the direct supervision of the Licensed Trader Programme.

The Director of the Department of External Affairs has the sole duty of maintaining diplomatic relations with all factions, government and commercial alike.

The Chief Justice of the Department of Justice or High Court of the Federation, is the sole source of judicial authority within the Trade Federation, and also holds the responsibility for the creation of laws conforming with the ideals and values of the Trade Federation.

The Department of Culture acts as the voice of the Trade Federation. The department is responsible for publishing Federation news and events, maintain the library, and will also help write GNS posts for the Cabinet. Staffed with many skilled authors and graphic designers who use their talents to help better the Federation. Additionally the Department includes the Morale team tasked with producing fun and activities for the membership to enjoy.

The Director of Admissions is in charge of all personnel and overseeing the operations of the Department of Admissions. The Department of Admissions is the combined department that handles all recruitment for the Trade Federation and administers training to all members. The recruitment system participates in mailing faction invitations to all new Combine members daily and the screening all applicants. The training system consists of Basic and Ministry-specific Training for all new members and lessons on trading and basic diplomacy for current Trade Federation members.

Other Directorate positions

Positions of the rank HC-1 that have a place in the Directorate include Governors, FSS Commander, Fleet Commanders and Ambassadors.

Current Directorate

• Ro Ru Wok was appointed as Join Defense Fleet Commander on Year 19 Day 101 by Minister Tovakinpi Toshikan and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Marco Salo was appointed as Join Defense Fleet XO on Year 19 Day 257 by Duceroy Salamku Derov and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Alahav Andregar was appointed FSS Commander on Year 19 Day 215 by Minister Tovakinpi Toshikan and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Ian Darkholm was appointed as Director of Industry on Year 16 Day 230 by Chancellor Marcus Justinian and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Position Vacant was appointed as Deputy Director of Industry on Year xx Day xxx by TBD and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Flint Talzo was appointed as Director of Logistics on Year 19 Day 186 by Minister Dail Llwybr Gwaed and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Position Vacant was appointed as Deputy Director of Logistics on Year xx Day xxx by TBD and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Abygar Seranor was appointed as Director of Recycling on Year 19 Day 148 by Minister Dail Llwybr Gwaed and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Position Vacant was appointed as Deputy Director of Recycling on Year xx Day xx by TBD and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Fernando Gomes was appointed as Director of Resources on Year 19 Day 186 by Minister Dail Llwybr Gwaed and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Position Vacant was appointed as Deputy Director of Resources on Year xx Day xx by TBD and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Rik Noiz was appointed as CEO of Baktoid Armor Workshop on Year 18 Day 265 by Minister Ted Winner and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Position Vacant was appointed as COO of Baktoid Armor Workshop on Year xx Day xx by TBD and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Drew Minga was appointed as CEO of Centurion Arms on Year xx Day xxx by Minister Ted Winner and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Position Vacant was appointed as COO of Centurion Arms on Year xx Day xx by TBD and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Olwin Froon was appointed as Acting CEO of Dorinian Military Corps on Year xx Day xxx by Minister Ted Winner and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Position Vacant was appointed as COO of Dorinian Military Corps on Year xx Day xx by TBD and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Shaidar Haran was appointed as CEO of Kuat Drive Yards on Year xx Day xxx by Minister Ted Winner and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Position Vacant was appointed as COO of Kuat Drive Yards on Year xx Day xx by TBD and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Xian Kan was appointed as CEO of Rendili StarDrive on Year 16 Day 344 by Deputy Minister Ted Winner and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Position Vacant was appointed as COO of Rendili StarDrive on Year xx Day xx by TBD and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Ted Winner was appointed as Acting CEO of Techno Union on Year xx Day xxx by Minister Ted Winner and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Position Vacant was appointed as COO of Techno Union on Year xx Day xx by TBD and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Tovakinpi Toshikan was appointed as High Ambassador on Year 15 Day 354 by Viceroy Nohv Schiller and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Position Vacant was appointed as Chief Justice on Year xx Day xx by TBD and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.
• Manx Vygrxviel was appointed as Director of Admissions on Year 18 Day 010 by Minister Dail Llwybr Gwaed and the Trade Federation TF Cabinet.