K I N G
BLACK-IRON PACT
"In shadow and iron, we forge peace through strength."
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- INTENT: To codify the terms and story of the Black Iron Pact between the Mandalorian Empire and the Black Sun Syndicate.
- IMAGE CREDIT(S): Star Wars
- CANON: N/A
- PERMISSIONS: N/A
- LINKS: Old Business
- EVENT NAME: Black Iron Pact
- EVENT SPECIFIC LINKS: Old Business
- LOCATION(S): Hyperspace
- GALACTIC STANDARD YEAR: Summer, 902 ABY
- PARTICIPANTS:
- BRIEF OVERVIEW: The Black Iron Pact formalizes a discreet yet powerful arrangement between the Mandalorian Empire and the Black Sun Syndicate. Publicly, it appears as a standard mercenary retainer agreement, but privately, the Pact allows the Black Sun to operate within the Mandalorian underworld in a structured, cooperative role. The Black Sun actively works to neutralize threats, manage black markets, and control the flow of information to preserve Mandalore’s hard-won stability, all while respecting its sovereignty. In return, the Black Sun benefits from the freedom to operate under Mandalore’s shadow, ensuring profit while reinforcing Mandalore’s security. The Pact establishes clear boundaries, direct lines of communication between leadership, and coordination with the Nite Owls to ensure the partnership remains profitable, stable, and secure for both parties
The Black Iron Pact was forged during a direct holocommunication between Mand’alor Aether Verd and Underlord Velzari Tharn. Both leaders recognized the inevitability of the underworld’s presence and the reality that empires would always cast shadows. Instead of allowing these forces to undermine Mandalore’s stability, they chose to shape a partnership that would strengthen it.
Publicly, the Pact presents itself as a straightforward retainer agreement, with the Black Sun contracting Mandalorian mercenary services for select operations. Privately, however, the agreement is deeper and structured. The Black Sun is permitted to operate within Mandalorian space but does so with clear purpose: actively working to neutralize threats, control the black markets, and manage information flows in ways that preserve Mandalore’s hard-won peace while respecting its sovereignty. In return, the Black Sun enjoys the freedom to operate under Mandalore’s shadow and benefits from the security, reach, and stability the Mandalorian Empire provides, ensuring mutual profit and strengthened positions for both parties.
To safeguard this partnership, two conditions were established: a direct, unfiltered line of communication between Aether and Velzari to address concerns without delay, and coordination with the Nite Owls, represented by Jonah Verd and Velzari’s majordomo Arcadian, ensuring accountability and seamless integration with Mandalore’s internal security.
The Black Iron Pact stands as a testament to the pragmatic cooperation between empire and underworld, rooted in caution, mutual respect, and the shared belief that true strength lies in structured collaboration. For Mandalore, it is a means to secure stability without sacrificing sovereignty. For the Black Sun, it is an opportunity to thrive and profit while actively contributing to the security of one of the galaxy’s greatest powers.
Publicly, the Pact presents itself as a straightforward retainer agreement, with the Black Sun contracting Mandalorian mercenary services for select operations. Privately, however, the agreement is deeper and structured. The Black Sun is permitted to operate within Mandalorian space but does so with clear purpose: actively working to neutralize threats, control the black markets, and manage information flows in ways that preserve Mandalore’s hard-won peace while respecting its sovereignty. In return, the Black Sun enjoys the freedom to operate under Mandalore’s shadow and benefits from the security, reach, and stability the Mandalorian Empire provides, ensuring mutual profit and strengthened positions for both parties.
To safeguard this partnership, two conditions were established: a direct, unfiltered line of communication between Aether and Velzari to address concerns without delay, and coordination with the Nite Owls, represented by Jonah Verd and Velzari’s majordomo Arcadian, ensuring accountability and seamless integration with Mandalore’s internal security.
The Black Iron Pact stands as a testament to the pragmatic cooperation between empire and underworld, rooted in caution, mutual respect, and the shared belief that true strength lies in structured collaboration. For Mandalore, it is a means to secure stability without sacrificing sovereignty. For the Black Sun, it is an opportunity to thrive and profit while actively contributing to the security of one of the galaxy’s greatest powers.
