Besk Joran

== Description==
Besk is a grey-haired Bothan (not be confused with an old Bothan) with the usual pointed ears and the chin hair. He has a distinct goat-like look. He usually speaks with a reasonably quiet voice, but very occasionally can get riled up and can speak with conviction very loudly.
Depending on where he is, Besk has two usual outfits. While functioning as CEO he wears a casual Bothan outfit that looks vaguely like a kilt with a shirt and vest (see image to the right). While acting as senator of his homeworld, he wears a dark-blue cloak.
==Background==
OOC NOTE: Most of this is publicly known. Please use your best judgment, since a lot of this is politically-based information and wouldn't be known by everyone.
Born on Bothuwai, Besk was part of an extensive clan of Bothans who were proud of their heritage, and part of a line of nobles who lived on Bothuwai for thousands of years, thriving and helping to rule the planet smoothly. More than one senator has been appointed from their family, and countless local authorities and beaurocrats.
They are a highly patriotic bunch. For the most part the family is indifferent, and could neither be labeled good or bad. Frequently individuals in the clan will shift to one end, championing a spectacularly socialistic and agreeable policy, while others in the family push to the other side. They often debate vigorously on all subjects.
Besk was trained in the clan, and went to a number of universities. He has been carefully trained in the art of politics, and has recently been put forward as the clan's favorite for senator and representative to the Republic.
He was elected to CEO as of 21,372:6:10, and subsequently appointed himself as representative to the Republic at the Galactic Senate.
Sho'lar Vreeth returned from being "kidnapped" supposedly, and promptly started a large and complex fight for the CEO position. When Besk Joran made an executive order that the Bothawui police were to apprehend Vreeth on grounds that Vreeth violated Bothan air space with personal warships, Vreeth incited the police to ignore Joran's orders. When numerous police forces refused to follow orders, the Board of Directors decided to declare that Besk Joran was no longer CEO.
In the following days, Besk Joran was arrested for coercion, but when no formal charges were brought against him. Sho'lar Vreeth immediately took up the CEO position and became Senator.
During the political fighting, many accusations were made. The most notable ones brought up by Besk Joran were that Sho'lar Vreeth had been backed by the Jedi. He also has pointed out that the coup was illegal, on several grounds. He said that Vreeth brought private Vreeth Industries warships into Bothan space without a letter of authorization. Besk filed charges under 37594, the Republic Space Act, and cited that law 39192 did not apply because the Letter of Authorization, given by Treasurer Madine, was given after Vreeth invaded sovereign Bothan space. Despite the pending charges Vreeth assumed control of Bothawui as the CEO, and then became Senator. In addition he has since pointed out that since felony charges have been filed in the courts, that Vreeth should not have been legally permitted to become Senator, under article 36056, which charges that "No individual may take up a seat as a Senator while charges of treason or some other felony are open against them."
==Personality==
Besk tends to have a highly practical attitude towards thing, and can be easily approached, although whether or not he'll be charming or highly disagreeable with someone seems to be pretty random. He argues a great deal, but there are a great number of people who get along with him by simply ignoring his somewhat obstinate attitude.
==Appearances==
*Senator Meets Quintio (2008-07-14) - The Senator of Bothawui leads with the rebel leaders of Kiota II. The grievances of the people are aired and they ask for the help to return the Absolute Cormorant to them.
*Secrets of the Chapel (2008-07-18) - Jedi and others follow Bain into the Chapel, and discover not only killer droids, but the missing Supreme Justice Palpatine. Things get messy.
*Mon Cal Hearing (II) (2008-07-26 ) - Akurel is on trial for his life! The Jedi confront Cyrus!
*Cormorant's Return (2008-09-14) - Former Senator Besk Joran returns the monarch of Kiota II to his people after freeing him from the heir to the throne. Hundreds of people come to greet their leader as he returns.
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