Loag

The Loag, the group of assassins once thought elimnated, have returned to Merisee. Their actions, while hidden from the commoners of Merisee, have far-reaching effects around the planet. The Loag has a secret citadel carved from a hollowed out dormant volcano near the land bridge.

It is extremely difficult to make contact with the Loag. if their presence was ever publicly revealed, Merisee's goverment or the Empire would take actions to eliminate them. The Loag cult accepts contracts from many sources--crime lords, disgruntled governments, even Imperial officers and dignitaries with someone to silence. The Loag cult has many loyal informants throughout the galaxy who contact those who would hire Loag assassins. There have been some cases of informants who attempted to betray the Loag--they all ended up dead at the hands of Loag assassins, so even informants cannot tell when they are being spied upon. Assassination fees are high (the lowest known fee was 5,000 credits), but the Loag is known for being able to fulfill its contracts.

There is a power struggle going on within the Loag. The largest faction wants to make sure that the Loag remains anonymous, aware of the legacy of the past and convinced that it is too early to make a move for power. They want to conduct all the business they can, mostly off-world, and help defend their best interests.

The smaller faction, which currently comprises about five percent of the Loag but also boasts some very charismatic leaders, wants to become more visible and exert power and influence over Merisee affairs. if they believe that the Loag is being threatened in any way, they will take matters into their own hands. They are convinced that the Empire wouldn't crack down on this bid for power IF the group made it clear that they would be loyal to the Empire and the sector Moff, who clearly despises Merisee's virtually invisible and ineffectual governor, branff Miro.