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Conclusions of the Verilia Investigation
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| Senator_Ordan | Date: Friday, 30 Dec 2011, 11:27 AM | Message # 1 |
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| The Ethics Committee finds that Moff Verilia to be an unethical individual, through manifold actions he has proven this. He claims his memory does not extend to a few weeks ago - clearly a man who can't remember a couple of weeks ago cannot be trusted with the heavier duties of office. We find this claim to be hugely dubious and feel that it would not be unreasonable to rule it as dishonest.
Furthermore:
Here he promised to trade in classified information.
Here he attempted to bail his nephew out of the censure he got for his atrocious behaviour, acting nepotistically.
Here he attempted to influence an Imperial Security Bureau Officer to gain the classified information he promised.
Here he lied to the Grand Vizier about the message he earlier sent to try and bail out his nephew in law..
Here he attempted to bribe Senator Ordan to change my vote to bail our his nephew.
Here he agreed to use his corporate military to attack a member world of the Empire.
Moff Verilia also ran a complete debacle at Monor II, breaching a contract with no legal reason to do so (suspicion) and almost causing a disruption of the Cirrifog mining there.
Furthermore, he has failed to answer the reasonable questions posed by Senator Oswaldt regarding the ethics of his business dealings, storming out of the committee without leave to do so, equally, throughout proceedings he was rude and abrasive to the committee, failing to comply usefully with its queries. The stated reason for refusal to testify was wishing not to "self incriminate".
Moff Winder of the Auril Sector characterised the situation as being so corrupt that:
Quote (Manfred_Winder) The stink of corruption is so strong that I can smell it from my Sector.
In the words of Moff Brandt of the Imperial Sector
Quote (Moff_Brandt) Moving on to Moff Verilia, you know now where I stand. The position of Moff is a privileged one; first and foremost, a Moff serves the Emperor and the people, not himself. Moff Verilia, despite his distinctions in war, has a reputation as someone with no regard for anything or anyone but himself. To my knowledge, he has never demonstrated an enthusiasm for the Empire or its principles and seems to regard his position as Moff of the Cadavine Sector as something he's entitled to do with as he pleases. He's demonstrated no interest in politics except as it concerns him, his family, and his business interests.
As a result, the Cadavine Sector has a Moff who expends his energy (and often, his official authority) on his company rather than his people; he's used funds and ships to defend his business interests elsewhere, bribed pirates, and other misdeeds that this Committee has exposed. The problem isn't simply Moff Verilia's company, it's his seeming inability to put anything or anyone before himself. A Moff's first love should be the Empire, not himself. And though Moff Verilia has relinquished his company, he has not and cannot relinquish his ego and, in my opinion, it's only a matter of time before he abuses his position again, and betrays the Emperor's trust again.
Moff Cole of the Abrion Sector commented on the situation:
Quote (Geoff-Cole) he has abused the sacred trust that we safeguard of the Empire, and his own ego has landed him in a trap from whence he has little chance of recovery... Yes, he has turned over his company, but to an underling who worked closely with him... I cannot respect him for his questionable dealings and apparent misplacement of trust
Moff Simon Levi was particularly strident in his condemnation of Darrest Verilia
Quote (Simon_Levi) Gentlemen, is this really in question? We have seen such a staggering volume of corruption that I do not believe even the most corrupt authority would turn an eye to it! And we are not a corrupt authority, we are the Empire, one based on virtues and good conduct.
From reading the process of the Committee hearing he is clearly also wasting time and attempting to obstruct your progress. His refusal to "self incriminate" implies to me there is something incriminating there, something which is a huge concern.
I expect the highest conduct from my peers, and it is apprent we have not seen it... I do believe the attempts to corrupt Imperial officials on behalf of his nephew is unacceptable and corrupt.
I do not believe Moff Verilia is suitable for any office, especially the one he holds.
Although perhaps Moff Hong's statement is the best for it's brevity and sound assessment of Mr Verilia.
Quote (Moff_Hong) Unsuitable for office, perhaps unsuitable for freedom
Gentlebeings, this is a man so corrupt, so repugnant, that every one of his peers questioned found his behaviour to be completely unsuitable for someone holding such a solemn responsibility. At every turn he attempted to obstruct and delay the proceedings of the Committee for his own interest, storming out of proceedings, refusing to answer and delaying information transfer.
The position of Sector Governor arguably one of the most important positions in the Galaxy (one rung below the Emperor in the minds of many Sector dwellers) and we truly cannot allow the name of the Empire to be dragged through the mud in this heinous manner. This is a man who would not answer straight questions put to him regarding his affairs, if a Moff won't be transparent with the Ethics Committee and the public, who could? As Moff Brandt highlighted, Moffs should be Paragons, and in most cases are. Let us help the Emperor clear the rotten cancer from the pure and pristine flesh of the Empire.
A title is a solemn duty, not a position to monetarise and hide from scrutiny behind. I do not believe any other official, less a Moff, would use it as such. It can only be hoped that Moff Verilia is disturbingly mentally ill from his war service and that this is not truly a deeply flawed individual.
Beings of the Senate. I and the Ethics Committee love the Empire, love freedom and love good ethical conduct, thus Ethics Committee proposes to the Senate passes this motion to call Darres Verilia to account and protect the honour of the Empire at every level from his corrupt predations.
"The Imperial Senate, in light of the investigation by the Ethics Committee, humbly submits to the Emperor and his Advisors that Moff Verilia may well be unsuitable to hold the office of Moff and so:
- We entreat the Emperor to consider the removal of Moff Verilia from the office of Governor of the Cadavine Sector and that his Majesty considers the retirement or discharge of Moff Verilia from Imperial Service.
- We also entreat the Emperor to consider criminal proceedings against the man, but in light of his prior (apparent) contributions to our cause during the Clone Wars request clemency for Darres Verilia in the event he is convicted.
- We also recognize that the power to resolve this situation remains with the Emperor and we submit to the wisdom and justice of his Majesty on this (as with all) issues, this motion is merely intended to raise the issue to his attention and express the opinion of the Senate to him.
- The Ethics Committee also recognises under usual circumstances investigation of an Imperial Moff would not be appropriate, although we feel the flagrant nature of his corruption and the fact it crossed over into the apparent attempt to corrupt Imperial Senators, Moffs etc justifies in this particular example the exception being made to the rule.
- The Ethics Committee also suggests that Verilia, as former owner of "E.P.I.C." be fined a sum of 1,000,000 Credits for its misdealings with Monor II.
- The Ethics Committee calls upon the Commerce Committee to investigate the relationship between Darres Verilia, the Sector Government of the Cadavine Sector, the Government of Eos and E.P.I.C to discern the exact relationship between these bodies and if Darres Verilia (as former owner) acted in a manner inconsistent with good business practice in establishing said relationship. The Committee is to be empowered to fine up to 25% of annual income from E.P.I.C if its business dealings regarding its attainment of exclusive governance rights to Eos are anything less than exemplary, the Committee shall not require a court hearing to impose such a penalty.
The Ethics Committee also notes that Senator Zarcaine said (in open Senate)
Quote the Moff is an uncle-in-law one whom I've not had the pleasure of speaking to in a few months now
And that developments since have proven that this was a lie to the open Senate by the Senator. Thus the Ethics Committee calls for a full and frank apology for this unethical conduct."
Senator Hubert Ordan
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| Johannes_Oswaldt | Date: Friday, 30 Dec 2011, 9:35 PM | Message # 2 |
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| I endorse all of this and I just want to say a word about the credibility of the Ethics Committee and its investigation. Senator Ordan and myself are known as staunch Imperialists, as you know, and if you want to think this investigation was biased (it wasn't) you need to conclude, if anything, it would be biased in favor of a Moff, not against him. The fact that a Committee comprised of mostly Imperialists (yes, it's true) condemned Darres Verilia, a Moff, should show you that Verilia's conduct was so corrupt that even Oswaldt thinks it's too much.
Whatever you think about me and Hubert, this investigation was motivated out of nothing but respect for the Empire and its positions of authority, and the standards of conduct that people in those positions of authority should hold themselves to. Darres Verilia has held himself to no standard except "what's in it for me." As Imperialists, Hubert and I are disgusted by this and the many instances of corruption, bribery, and dishonesty of Darres Verilia that we discovered in the investigation. You may disagree with me on the issues, and that's fine. But one thing I'm known for is honesty, here in the Senate and as a Governor, too. Sometimes too much honesty. But I consider my job a responsibility, not just a privilege, and this can't be said of Darres Verilia.
The Ethics Committee has condemned him. His fellow Moffs testified against him. He's lied to the Grand Vizier, disrespected Vizier Covell, and defied the Senate Guard. And still he thinks he's done nothing wrong, that all of this is some sort of personal attack on him. This is a man who will never, ever, ever admit he's wrong, so even if he won't listen to us it's our job to tell him he is. I vote in favor.
Johannes Oswaldt
Senator and Governor of Eriadu
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| Tremaine_Fowlkes | Date: Sunday, 01 Jan 2012, 4:30 PM | Message # 3 |
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| I only have a few words to say about this man. This man is not the iconic figure that every single sentient being within this galaxy should be looking up to. I am appaled to see how much authority Moff Verilia has abused in order to gain power. Even a liberal Senator such as I would agree wholeheartedly that he is not fit to be a Moff. Telos IV wholeheartedly votes in favor.
However, I have but one more thing to say. Senator Ordan, you say Moff Verilia should be granted clemency in light of his service during the Clone Wars. I am a Clone Wars veteran, and I am disgusted to see a such person serve in the war. I move to motion that the Ethics Committee investigate Moff Verilia's actions during the Clone Wars to ensure whether he truly deserved clemency or not. If he had done something that violate any laws back then, then clemency should be dismissed because his past actions would be moot.
Tremaine Fowlkes
Senator of Telos IV
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| Ilanah_Thanatos | Date: Sunday, 01 Jan 2012, 4:57 PM | Message # 4 |
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| The evidence certainly is stacked against Moff Verilla in this investigation. Senator Ordan, you have laid out all of the evidence in such nice and clear order, thank you for that. That being said, Chandrila also votes in favor in light of the aforementioned evidence.
Although Senator Fowlkes does not think any clemency should be granted based on the time he served in the military during the Clone Wars, I do believe that he deserves some credit for that.
I am sure that a simple apology from the Moff would go a long way....
Ilanah R. Thanatos
Senator of Chandrila
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| Eli_Fitzgerald | Date: Saturday, 07 Jan 2012, 8:22 PM | Message # 5 |
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| Mercy has its limits, especially with the complete and total absence of remorse from this Moff. He's had plenty of chances to be contrite about his deeds and hasn't once. I vote in favor of endorsing this report, but we shouldn't stop there; we need to learn from this and come up with ethical standards for Imperial officials. These officials have an enormous amount of power and Moff Verilia is the poster boy for how this power can be abused. There needs to be more accountability, and if isn't coming from the Empire it needs to come from the Senate. I intend to pursue this in the coming days and I hope other Senators will support me in this.
In the meantime, I think the Senate should support these findings of the Ethics Committee. (I'm as surprised as anyone to find myself in agreement with Senator Ordan and Senator Oswaldt, but for the first time I can remember "the O's" seem to be right).
Eli Fitzgerald
Senator of Ralltiir (10 BBY—Present)
"I was elected to do some flamethrowing in the Senate. To a light a fire under those Senators and make it hot for them."
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| Verence_Terrawin | Date: Sunday, 08 Jan 2012, 8:03 AM | Message # 6 |
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| Needless to say I agree with Senator Thanatos. This has been a thorough investigation which demonstrates the strength of the Ethics Committee and it's ability to conduct itself under difficult circumstances with uncooperative investigatees. Moff Verilia's crimes are astonishing and I do not believe it would be inappropriate to consider the ultimate punishment as a warning and demonstration attesting to the strength of Imperial Justice.
Verence Terrawin
Senator of Alsakan
First Lord of the Foreign Office, Alsakan
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| Sate_Pestage | Date: Thursday, 12 Jan 2012, 12:54 PM | Message # 7 |
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| There appears to be no objection. The Senate has unanimously endorsed these findings and the Emperor and the Ruling Council will give them the consideration they're due as it makes its decision on Moff Verilia in the coming days. This is now a personnel matter and no further inquiries of the Senate are necessary.
Sate Pestage
Grand Vizier of the Empire
Assistant to Emperor Palpatine
Chair of the Imperial Senate
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