Lord Provost Arcule Yamatov

Head of the
dominant trade cartel on Hesiod's Wake,
Lord Provost Arcule Yamatov has connections in every level of
society and across the Hazeroth Sub-sector. His position has allowed his trade
fleets to secure the best routes and
charters, and he actively channels
wealth that rightfully belongs to
Governor Thule's planetary treasury
into his personal coffers.
Every deal and exchange,
large or small, which
occurs on the world
includes a kickback
or a profit-skim into
Yamatov’s estate vaults.
The other local
masters of agriculture
and trade on Hesiod’s
Wake would love
to see Yamatov fall
from power, but most
are corrupt to some extent and
many are in the Lord Provost’s
pocket. The planet’s out-of-the-way
location has allowed it to avoid
close external scrutiny up to now; however,
it is surely just a matter of time until the
Administratum notices the meagre tithes or
Governor Thule realizes the truth.