Viceroy
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The term Viceroy is widely spread and used across the Galaxy, although in recent years it has become mostly associated with the Head of State of the Trade Federation.
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History
The Viceroyal title, in the traditional sense of a ruler in lieu of a Monarch or a person with large jurisdiction, has been in use long before the Trade Federation was even created - a fact Federation historians are aware of. How the title came to apply to the leader of the Trade Federation is a very disputed question, although the most widely accepted theory is that the Federation, at its beginning, was sponsored by royalty or a ruling benefactor, and the title came to reflect this. Unfortunately, in due time the Trade Federation fell apart and a significant portion of its history, along with the Viceroyal title, were lost.
The Reformation
After Corbin Esco found historical records about the Trade Federation and the Confederacy of Independent Systems in the great archives of the Hapes Consortium, he brought them back to life. The title "Viceroy" was once again used to signify the head of the Trade Federation. This time, however, its use was based on tradition, rather than relationship.
Esco assumed this role, and thus became the first Viceroy of the reformed Trade Federation.
Past and present Viceroys
Below is a list of all people, who have ever held the Viceroyal title, which also includes the present Viceroy of the Federation.
Past Viceroys:
Corbin Esco [Year 0, Day 5 - Unknown]
Toran Slisik [Unknown - Year 6, Day 135]
Horley Cyan [Year 6, Day 136 - Year 7, Day 34]
Corbin Esco [Year 7, Day 35 - Year 7, Day 140]
Bren Morgarr [Year 7, Day 164 - Year 8, Day 332]
Jacob Jansen [Year 8, Day 333 - Year 18, Day 68]
Nohv Schiller [Year 18, Day 68 - Year 19, Day 136]
Jacob Jansen [Year 19, Day 136 - ]
Salamku Derov [ - ]
Jacob Jansen [ - Year 23, Day 320]
Current Viceroy:
Salamku Derov [Year 23, Day 320 - Present]
Role of the Viceroy
The Viceroy of the Trade Federation is the driving force behind the entire government and acts as its Head of State. The Trade Federation Head of State is the de facto head of the Trade Federation Cabinet, Commander-in-Chief of its Armed Forces, Lord-Ambassador for the Federation as well as Governor of the entirety of Trade Federation territories. The position of Viceroy is one of great power and responsibility, and commands tremendous dedication.
Leading one of the Galaxy's most successful governments is a position, that demands unbelievable amounts of work and dedication, and is, as several Viceroys have put it, "not a regular job, but rather a way of life". And even though every Viceroy has their own way of leading the Federation, none of them have ever failed to excel at their task. It is due to the work each Viceroy contributed, that the Trade Federation continues to grow.
Viceroyal Powers
Per the Trade Federation Trade Federation Charter
The Viceroy shall be the Head of State for the Trade Federation.
A. Titles
The Viceroy of the Trade Federation is also known as the following:
- Commander-in-Chief of all Trade Federation Armed Forces
- Lord Governor of the Taanab system
- Lord Ambassador for the Trade Federation
- Governor of all Trade Federation Territories
B. Eligibility
For an individual to ascend to the role of Viceroy of the Trade Federation, a citizen of the Trade
Federation must be appointed by the Cabinet
C. Succession
In the event of the removal of the Viceroy, if a Regent is appointed, the Regent will assume the role of Viceroy of the Trade Federation. The move of Regent to Viceroy can only be overturned by a unanimous vote of no confidence in the Regent by the remaining members of the Cabinet. If no Regent is appointed, or the Regent receives a vote of no confidence, the Duceroy will assume the title of Acting Viceroy, and the Cabinet must appoint a new Viceroy from the ranks of the Cabinet with a 3/4ths majority vote of the Cabinet members. If no Duceroy is available to assume the title of Acting Viceroy, the succession will be as follows:
If no Regent is appointed, or the Regent receives a vote of no confidence, the Duceroy will
assume the title of Acting Viceroy, and the Cabinet must appoint a new Viceroy from the ranks
of the Cabinet with a 3/4ths majority vote of the Cabinet members.
If no Duceroy is available to assume the title of Acting Viceroy, the succession will be as follows:
- Minister of the Interior
- Minister of Defense
- Minister of Production
- Deputy Minister of the Interior
- Deputy Minister of Defense
- Deputy Minister of Production
D. Removal
The Viceroy can be removed from office for the following reasons:
- Treason
- Theft of Federation property
- incapacitating illness and/or death
- leaving the Trade Federation
The Viceroy may also wish to give up his title and retire if he therefore wishes.
E. Residence
The Viceroy's residence is in the Trade Federation Palace on the planet Taanab of the Taanab
system located in the Zeemacht Cluster.
If the Trade Federation Palace is captured or it is deemed unsafe for the Viceroy, the Viceroy's
residence and office of command will be transferred to the nearest Lucrehulk Battleship, or an
undisclosed location established under the protection of the Trade Federation Armed Forces.
Any Trade Federation Capital ship transporting the Viceroy holds the call sign “TFF” (Trade
Federation Flagship). If the Viceroy is not present on any Federation capital ship, the call sign
will transfer back to the designated Flagship of the Trade Federation.
F. Special Powers
The Viceroy can deploy forces at will, but under supervision of the Cabinet. Only a unanimous vote of all Cabinet Ministers can overturn such an action.
