Val-Trek Concern

Val-Trek Concern

The Val-Trek Concern is the property of Count Valcas, a former Jedi Knight turned industrialist and tradesman.

History

Previously a Republic affiliated transport and freighter company, the Com-Trek Corporation was a failing business. Contracting to various systems, they had a variety of ships, but had mortgaged almost every asset with the Republican bank. However, days before the inevitable need to declare bankruptcy, they were approached by Count Valcas of Polis Mallas, a Jedi Knight who had made use of their services during his time in the Order.
The Count had retired from the Order for personal reasons, but had left on good terms, and was eager to use his Republic contacts to start his new life. After a few days of aggressive negotiation, the owners of Com-Trek had agreed to sell their assets to the Count, who invested his family money into this venture, and then convinced the banks to hold back on the debts, giving him one year to allow for a turn-around.
Renaming the company 'Val-Trek', partly to renew its reputation, a series of shrewd business moves, convincingly working his way into various otherwise Hutt or otherwise controlled markets, and using his reputation as a Jedi Knight for honesty and reliability, Count Valcas turned the failing company into a powerful trade, export and import business, as the first step to what he considers his end goal, expanded control over all Trade in the Republic, facilitating resource exchange across the entire Sector.

Organization

Val-Trek has expanded its profits and diversified its interests. It is controlled at the top by Count Valcas, who has a board of trustees who are all the directors of the corporations he has acquired to help Val-Trek expand its range. Count Valcas has used many Republic and personal contacts to be one of the first people notified whenever a major transport issue or the need for a ship is on the line. Because of this and his reputation, Count Valcas has been the go-to to quite a few systems in the Galactic Republic.
Various ship-building yards in the Corellian System had signed exclusivity contracts with the Val-Trek concern, as well as those on his home world of Polis Mallas. At the top of this small pyramid is, of course, the Val-Trek Concern. Under them are several system-exclusive transport and trade groups, unionized under Val-Trek. From the Dantooine, Ferenno, and Polis Mallas as well as the Zahrain System, Val-Trek is the primary source of import/export and trade distribution.
Count Valcas has also hired several soldiers and mercenaries, as well as former Republic Commandos, to form a small private force, called the Operators Zeitgeist. Acting as a private military force, they have been expanding to provide protection and escorts to any of Val-Trek's transports across all its operations, insuring safety and prosperity to those who pay a little extra for that Val-Trek touch. The contracts with ship building companies has even given them access to privately-owned Starfighters, and OZ has been somewhat obvious in its attempt to recruit Republic soldiers who finished their contractual tour of duty.

Trade

Val-Trek engages in trade of all types, mostly hard-to-acquire private goods, and high risk trade, such as Zahrain Spice and Republic military parts. Not all of their trade is so 'exciting', as many of their endeavors involve transporting food and water to Republic Rim Worlds, and similar equipment needed for mundane businesses, from their manufacturers to their new Planet, such as Moisture Farming Equipment and Droids.

Vanaheim Techtronics

To diversify its revenue, Val-Trek has also recently acquired Anaheim Techtronics, a major weapons manufacturer who were lax in their safety standards, causing them to lose a lot of money due to court cases, but still known for being top of the line weapons. Unfortunately for them, selling to everyone indiscriminately had caused them to need to use Val-Trek for transport, and the exclusivity deal they got had given Marquis Valcas the first bid on buying them out when they became insolvent due to court decisions. Once that was settled, Val-Trek converted some of its factories into weapons manufacturing, under the brand Vanaheim. Val-Trek is currently working on registering permits and other needed bureaucracy to be allowed to transport live weapons, and have resorted to renting out contracts with local transporters, or even smugglers, while keeping things as 'above board' as they can.
In the turbulent era of the Galactic Cold War, amidst the aftermath of the last great clash between the Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic, Vanaheim Techtronics emerged as a beacon of innovation and firepower. Specializing in the creation of cutting-edge weaponry, Vanaheim Techtronics garnered a reputation for excellence and reliability in a galaxy gripped by conflict. Founded decades before the outbreak of the Galactic Civil War, Vanaheim Techtronics initially focused on civilian applications, producing a range of consumer goods and industrial machinery. However, as tensions escalated and the demand for military-grade technology surged, the company shifted its focus to arms manufacturing, leveraging its expertise in engineering and design to craft some of the most formidable weapons in the galaxy.
Under the visionary leadership of its CEO, Vanaheim Techtronics rapidly expanded its operations, establishing state-of-the-art research facilities and production plants on key worlds across the galaxy. Their dedication to innovation and quality earned them lucrative contracts with both the Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic, positioning them as a pivotal player in the galactic arms race. However, the company's trajectory took a dramatic turn when it was acquired by the Val-Trek Concern, a prominent trade and shipping conglomerate led by the enigmatic Marquis Valcas Ozen. With the resources and influence of the Val-Trek Concern behind them, Vanaheim Techtronics embarked on a new chapter of growth and development, pushing the boundaries of weapon technology to new heights.
One of the hallmarks of Vanaheim Techtronics' success was its ability to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of warfare. Recognizing the need for specialized weaponry tailored to specific conflicts and environments, the company invested heavily in research and development, creating a diverse array of armaments optimized for various scenarios. From blaster rifles equipped with advanced targeting systems to precision-guided missile launchers capable of striking enemy targets with pinpoint accuracy, Vanaheim Techtronics' arsenal was unrivaled in its sophistication and lethality. Moreover, the company's commitment to ethical manufacturing practices ensured that their weapons were not only effective but also adhered to the highest standards of safety and reliability.
In the crucible of war, Vanaheim Techtronics stood as a testament to the power of innovation and ingenuity. As the Galactic Civil War raged on, their weapons would play a pivotal role in shaping the outcome of battles and influencing the course of history. And with the backing of the Val-Trek Concern and the leadership of Marquis Valcas Ozen, Vanaheim Techtronics was poised to remain at the forefront of the galactic arms industry for years to come.

Membership

The Corvette Intrepid.

C.E.O & Owner Marquis Valcas Ozen	Bodyguard Hana	P.R. Specialist Debi-Quin	Personal Assistant Shirley Une

The Intrepid - Count Valcas' Personal Corvette

The Intrepid is a new model Corellian Corvette. Val-Trek engineers have reinforced it for speed and safety, and it acts as a very nice transport ship for the Count and his associates. It has ship defense cannons obviously. Rich Corvettes are a perfect target for pirates, and other criminals, but it's not meant for combat, but comfort and efficiency. The Intrepid is known for its speed and ease of travel, as well as the ability to allow some of Operator Zeitgeist's ships to dock onto.

The Intrepid Corvette

• Ship: The Intrepid
• Type: Personalized Corellian Corvette
• Length: 200m
• Crew: 25
• Skeleton Crew: 4
• Passengers: 500
• Cargo Capacity: 3000 metric tons.
• Consumables: 1 Year
• Hyperdrive Speed: Fast

• Weapons Systems:
  • Weapon: 6 Double Turbolaser Cannons
    • Range: S-to-L
    • Purpose: Pursuer Dissuasion.

Operator Zeitgeist

Operator Zeitgeist, A.K.A. OZ.

Operator Zeitgeist is what Count Valcas calls his private armed forces group, named after not himself or his corporation, but after his personnel, which he calls his 'Operators'. Taken from various walks of life and military forces among both the Outer Rim and the Galactic Republic, the idea being to have various skills and knowledge shared in cross-training. Due to Valcas and his lieutenants' insistence on only seeking out exceptional people, Operator Zeitgeist, or OZ for short, has not really been turned into an actual mercenary group, or private military company. They are, however, an elite cadre of intelligence agents, conventional soldiers, and pilots, usually all at once. By avoiding to hire mercenaries and cutthroats, Count Valcas has secured himself a small but efficient combat squad. They are loyal and dedicated to Val-Trek's goals and assets. All OZ members are trained in all aspects of being agents and soldiers. Intelligence; Piloting; Military. There is no aspect of potential battle these members aren't trained in.

Operators

Wing Commander Raw Cibelcrew	Wing Man Hei-New Fluss	Ace Pilot Can-Ard Spar	Boncar Namuh	Pri Ereve

OZ's Private-Use Starfighter, the Star Viper

OZ Star Viper.

Val-Trek's only produced, non-commercial Starfighter model, the Star Viper, officially known as the VTI-SV2 Star Viper, is the Val-Trek Concern, and specifically, Operator Zeitgeist's private use Starfighter. A top of the line starfighter, made for expert pilots, with directional shielding and all-range combat capability. The Star Viper is on par with most other currently active starfighters in the Galactic Republic, focused on maneuverability and experimental proton torpedo technology. They are rarely deployed for combat, generally accompanying and providing point defense to the Intrepid, built with special docking equipment to allow for hyperspace jumping with the Corvette.

Star-Viper

• Ship: The Star Viper
• Type: VTI-SV2 Star Viper, private-use Starfighter.
• Length: 12m
• Crew: 1, and 1 Gunner, plus an Astromech Droid.
• Skeleton Crew: N/A
• Passengers: 1 (if no Gunner)
• Cargo Capacity: Very small
• Consumables: 2 weeks
• Hyperdrive Speed: None

• Weapons Systems:
  • Weapon: Linked Twin Laser Cannons
    • Range: S-to-M
    • Purpose: Starfighter combat, strafing runs. Main weapon.

• • Weapon: Experimental Proton Torpedo Launcher
    • Range: M to L
    • Purpose: Heavy damage, Capital Ship attacks, bombing runs. Needs Wing Commander authorization to use.