Sistros Corporation

Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings is a long standing smuggling corporation founded by Zolar Sistros. During its one hundred-odd years of service, it has bee connected to Jabba the Hutt, Black Sun, Cofederate of Independent Systems, and even the Galactic Empire. Eventually, it settled in the Jusadih System, where Clan Plagueis took control of it.

During the Invasion of Jusadih, however, Shintera, Sistros’ main base of operations, was hit hard, and as such the company was forced to relocate. Currently, Sistros is inching towards bankruptcy as Clan Plagueis has been forced to step away from it for a while and focus on repairing the system.

History

Founding of an Empire - 115 BBY

In 115 BBY, Zolar Sistros, a Feeorin pirate and descent from the ancient Sage Sistros, started a small smuggling operation known as Sistros Smuggling. His parents had been killed while he was young during a raid by pirates on his planet, and they had taken him and trained him as such. By the time he turned 20 years of age, he escaped the pirates and started his own organization. During the first ten years, he started small, doing handy work for people here and there. Over time, however, he started to gather followers and grow larger and larger. By 100 BBY, he encountered Jabba the Hutt and his Desilijic Tiure's Criminal Empire. The two signed a deal, with Sistros Smuggling acting as a sort of subsidiary to Jabba's empire. They stayed this way for the next sixty years, as Sistros Smuggling continued to grow larger and larger.

Nal Raka - 40 BBY

Founder Zolar Sistros

In the year 40 BBY, Zolar Sistros, now nearing the age of one hundred, took his larger empire and split away from Jabba, knowing he was large enough to act on his own. Still, he kept his alliances, especially with Borvo the Hutt's Nal Raka Criminal Empire. The two made amazing profits off the Invasion of Naboo and the start of the Clone Wars, and during their run became increasingly larger by helping both the Confederacy of Independent Systems and the Galactic Republic. After the end of the Clone Wars, however, Nal Raka started to decline in power, and Zolar quickly cut all ties to the group and once again went on his own.

Two Empires - 16 BBY to 3 ABY

By the time the Galactic Empire took over the galaxy, Sistros Smuggling had become a large criminal empire. Yet, Zolar was able to keep it working in the shadows by using small out of the way systems. Since 70 BBY, one of his systems he controlled, and the one where he actually kept his home, was the Jusadih System in the Core. By staying here, he was able to stay out of the way, and yet run his organization right by Coruscant, giving him much more information then other criminal sects.

During the reign of Emperor Palpatine, Zolar Sistros actually split it empire into two separate divisions in an effort to gain the most profit. The first organization, Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings, was an investment agency that allied themselves with the Rebellion. They provided the Rebellion with credits, which in turn they used to buy weapons. As payment, the Rebellion provided Sistros with information, influence, as well as some weaponry. Under this cover, Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings gained great power, influence, and wealth, although always stayed out of the way of the Galactic Empire.

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Black Sun

Meanwhile, Sistros Smuggling continued to work alongside the Galactic Empire, running small raids on Rebellion ships and bases. Sistros Smuggling would use the money they earned from these raids and give it to Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings, which would then give it to the Rebellion, keeping a cycle going. As such, often times the Rebellion would be given money that was actually earned from destroying their own army. The cycle was very ironic, and surprisingly never discovered by the Rebellion or the Empire.

During this time, Sistros Smuggling also linked themselves to Black Sun, now under the command of Prince Xixor. They did work for Black Sun like they had for Jabba years ago, and used it to earn extra credits, as well as gain influence throughout the galaxy. Still, he did his best to keep the companies just small enough to stay hidden in the shadows.

Right Side of the Law - 5 ABY

After the decline of the Galactic Empire and the rise of the New Republic, Sistros Smuggling was left out in the open. The New Republic quickly traced the Empire's funds to the organization, and Zolar Sistro was forced to quickly renamed it to Independent Smuggling Inc., so as to cut all ties to Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings. As the New Republic swarmed around the company, the Black Sun cut all ties to keep from being hurt. Zolar escaped to the Jusadih System and watched as his organization was ripped to shreds. By 7 ABY, Sistros Smuggling was no more, and all that was left was Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings.

Zolar decided if his company were to survive, he would have to stop the smuggling work, and start working on the right side of the law. He sold over 70% of the company, moving what was left to the Jusadih System. Here, he slowly built it up again into a large multi-trillion credit investment company. By 20 ABY, he held stock in companies such as Czerka, Kuat Drive Yards, and more.

Thrown Out - 24 ABY

In the year 24 ABY, a group of Dark Jedi known as Clan Plagueis of the Dark Jedi Brotherhood came to the Jusadih System seeking a place to set up their base of operations. Zolar, now nearing the age of 160, but still young for his species, obviously told the Dark Jedi that they could not stay here. Foolishly, however, he told them of how his company used this system already. Quickly, the Dark Jedi gained interest in the investment firm, knowing it could be used as a cover front. In 25 ABY, Clan Plagueis overthrew Zolar Sistros, exiling him from the system. Along with him, he took about 15% of the company, but what remained Clan Plagueis could use to shield their identities, as well as gain profit off.

Zolar fled the system has ordered to, but vowed to one day return, strong enough to retake his company, and destroy those that had stolen it from him.

Run by the Force - Present

Clan Plagueis

Currently, Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings is run completely by Clan Plagueis. They have managed to keep the ties with most of the major corporations, always hiding their true identity as Dark Jedi of a secret organization. The clan runs the company completely themselves, with the Consul acting as Chairman and CEO, with other leaders and high members following. Clan workers fill the worker jobs of the company. For the most part Sistros is auto run, although the Consul does have to step in at times to settle problems, as well as approve large funds.

The company has grown to almost 1,000 trillion dollars, and while no reports have been brought to Clan Plagueis' attention of Zolar Sistros' whereabouts, the clan has stated several times that when he comes, they will be ready for him. Until then, however, the clan will continue to gain profit off Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings use the money to build up their fleet and army. The headquaters of Sistros and main location of Sistros is located on Shintera, so as to stay away from Clan Plageuis' own operations.

The Organization

Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings is the leading private equity firm specializing in the energy industry with over $900.5 trillion under management and four active funds. Throughout its 100-year history, Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings has developed a strong franchise of investing exclusively in the energy industry, utilizing its broad base of specialized industry knowledge. Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings believes that strategic diversification across a wide range of energy industry sectors has been a major contributor to the long-term, superior investment record achieved by the Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings Funds.

Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings is an independently owned firm whose current management team, in place since 22 ABY, has more than 350 years of energy investment experience. Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings’s latest partnership, Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings Fund XI, closed with $75.8 trillion in the second half of last year. Since raising its initial pure buyout fund five years ago Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings has completed over 6000 principal transactions, investing over $300.5 trillion in equity. These transactions have had an aggregate total value of over $100.0 trillion. In addition, Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings portfolio companies have completed another $50.0 trillion of acquisitions through more than 225 add-on transactions.

Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings targets investments of $500 billion to $5 trillion in middle-market energy companies with enterprise values of $100 billion to $4 trillion. Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings invests in a broad range of segments within the energy industry including: (i) energy manufacturing and services, such as drilling service providers and wellhead equipment manufacturers; (ii) energy infrastructure and (iii) energy reserves. Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings’s investor base is predominately institutional and consists primarily of corporate and public retirement funds, endowments, and foundations.

Investment Strategy

Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings targets investments of $50 billion to $500 trillion in middle-market energy companies with enterprise values of $100 billion to $4 trillion, consistent with the following strategy:

Capitalizing on opportunities created by industry trends. The energy industry is the largest industry segment in the galaxy, with many diverse sectors and considerable acquisition and divestiture activity. The individual sectors of the energy industry do not march in unison. Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings seeks to identify sectors with an improving outlook in advance of other investors and to establish strategic positions, often in niche markets, before acquisition multiples become excessive.

Diversification within the energy industry. Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings believes diversification of investments across a wide range of energy industry sectors enhances portfolio returns, stabilizes deal flow, enables consistent distributions and reduces risk. Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings invests in a broad range of segments within the energy industry including: (i) Uranium Services, such as drilling service providers and wellhead equipment manufacturers; (ii) Energy Infrastructure and Power, such as firms that engineer LNG and natural gas processing facilities or install and repair nuclear transmission systems; and (iii) Energy Reserves, such as natural gas and coal producers.

Proactive origination of transactions. With more than 350 years of combined investment experience in the energy industry, Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings has established an extensive network of company executives, consultants, investment bankers and other energy industry participants who frequently bring transactions to Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings and whom Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings utilizes for investment leads.

Disciplined acquisition analysis. Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings's due diligence efforts are conducted by the Firm's staff with outside assistance from expert consultants. All important aspects of a potential transaction are examined in detail. Particular attention is focused on the target company's strategy, prospects for growth and potential exit options.

Active management of portfolio holdings to maximize post-investment value. Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings has significant experience in managing operations of its portfolio companies and in assisting management with developing strategic acquisition programs, negotiating, financing and completing transactions, as well as in realizing the acquisition benefits associated with cost reduction and revenue enhancement initiatives. Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings generally appoints Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings executives and, where appropriate, outside industry experts to the board of directors of portfolio companies. Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings also works with its management teams to capture cost reductions, expand product offerings, improve capital structures and take advantage of capital market opportunities. Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings has a successful record of creating significant capital appreciation by providing the strategic direction and capital support necessary to build companies and increase operating earnings.

Incentives to attract and motivate entrepreneurial management teams. Although Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings has considerable industry and financial expertise, it does not manage portfolio companies on a day-to-day basis. Consequently, proven management teams capable of working with Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings to design and execute growth plans are critical to the Firm's investment success. Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings believes that besides having the requisite skills to manage complex companies during periods of rapid growth, its management teams should make meaningful financial investments in their companies, generally on the same terms and conditions as Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings investors, to ensure a commonality of interest. In addition to having their own money at risk, Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings management teams are generally further incentivized with other equity-based compensation that is partially tied to Sistros Acquisitions and Holdings achieving its target return.

Sistros Investments

• Blethern Gas Industries
• Bonadan Heavy Industries
• Capris Technologies
• Corellia StarDrive
• Coruscant Energy
• Czerka Corporation
• Daedelus Gas Mines Corporation
• Deep Core Mining Corporation
• Dutan Mining Supply Exports
• Dynamic Synergetics, Incorporated
• Exargan Mining Authority
• Hanx-Wargel
• Kessel Mining Authority
• Kuat Drive Yards
• LiMerge Power
• Power Products, Limited
• Santhe/Sienar Technologies
• Zaltin Corporation

Corporate Management

Main Article: Sistros Employees

Executive Management

• Chairman & CEO - Eri'anya Evnairis
• President - Darex Tull
• Vice Chairman - Kev Zarlenga

Managing Directors

• Chief Operations Officer - Inyri Sygti
• Chief Financial Officer - Vin Rhysode
• Chief Information Officer - Fyor Rebeyr
• Chief Logistics Office - Kodo Corse
• Chief Labor Officer - Eida Daagh
• Chief Security Officer - Dureena Stryder
• Chief Marketing Officer - Jo Taske

Vice Presidents

• Vice President of Mining - Taska Rueb
• Vice President of Supply - Zhin Pollard
• Vice President of Energy - Jamarie Kaylak
• Vice President of Transport - Ryben Tarrix