Maketh Tua

Minister Maketh Tua was a Human female native to the planet Lothal, and was a graduate of the Imperial Academy.

In the absence of Governor Arihnda Pryce on Lothal, Tua was tasked with overseeing Lothal's industries, making certain they all operated at peak efficiency for the Empire.

Aiding the Empire
As Lothal's minister, Tua played a key role in the planet's affiliation with the Empire. One of her initial actions as minister was bringing new government-sponsored housing to Lothal. These homes were reasonably affordable, and helped the growing population.

T-7 Ion Disruptors Shipment
Maketh was once on her way to the planet Garel, accompanied by Amda Wabo, a representative on the nearby world of Ando, and two droids, R2-D2 and C-3PO. She had been tasked with picking up some some T-7 ion disruptors, which, following their involvement with the destruction of Lasan, had been banned throughout the galaxy.

Since Tua wasn't fluent in Aqualish, she had brought C-3PO along, due to his vast knowledge of languages. Unfortunately, when Ezra Bridger's astromech started causing a disturbance, another passenger pointed out to the shuttle's pilot, RX-24, stated that requested her droids be sent to the back of the ship. Without her protocol droid to translate, Tua was incapable of communicating with her business partner. It was then that Sabine Wren, undercover as a "level five Imperial Academy student", convinced Tua to allow her to translate for Wabo. In typical rebel fashion, Sabine used Wabo's information for her crew's own gain, tricking Tua into heading to Bay 17.

Upon arriving at her destination, C-3PO rejoined her company, revealing that Sabine had mistranslated Tua's speech and insisted that the blasters are in Bay 7. As Tua, Wabo and their stormtrooper escort make their way there, they are accosted by Chopper. Recognizing the orange astromech, Tua quickly realized she had been tricked and ordered all her men to the rebels' location. There, a firefight ensued between the two factions, until the rebels made off with the T-7's in their ship, the Ghost.

Soon after this event, Tua contacted Agent Kallus. The rebels were eventually confirmed to be the same ones that Kallus has faced not long ago, on the planet Kessel.

Empire Day
Minister Tua was present at the Empire Day parade where she stood in for Governor Arihnda Pryce, who was called to Coruscant at the command of the Emperor. During the celebration, Tua stood beside Commandant Aresko, who commented on Pryce's decision to choose to him to organize what he believed to be a "spectacle", to which the minister takes offense before turning to address the crowd. She introduced the citizens to the new TIE Advanced v1 prototype which was to be piloted by Baron Valen Rudor, until it was destroyed by the rebels. Tua was angered by this and wanted the rebels to be punished. Agent Kallus assured her they will deal with the rebels but their priority is locating the Rodian Tseebo, who had stolen Imperial secrets. Unfortunately, both the rebels and the Rodian managed to flee the planet.

The Trap
Tua later broadcasted over Lothal, labeling the rebels insurgents before her transmission was hijacked by Senator-in-exile Gall Trayvis, urging the Lothal rebels to meet with him. Little did the rebels know that Trayvis was secretly an Imperial agent tasked with luring out dissidents to be met with "accidents". Tua later met with Agent Kallus, asking for his assurances that the trap they're laying for the rebels at the old senate building will work. She then tried to stress the Inquisitor's desire to see the Jedi captured. Kallus stated that the Inquisitor is too focused on capturing the Jedi and states that by targeting the rebels as a group, they'll be able to get the Jedi for him.

When the rebels arrived to meet Trayvis, Kallus and his stormtroopers surrounded them. Tua entered the building soon after, noting that Zeb and Sabine were absent. The two rebels soon reveal themselves in the rafters, dropping smoke bombs, creating enough confusion to allow the rebels to flee with Trayvis. Tua hid underneath a desk during the commotion. When the smoke had settled, she started yelling at Kallus to pursue the rebels. But once again, the rebels managed to elude them after discovering Trayvis' true loyalties.

Arrival of Governor Tarkin
Following the latest failed attempt to stop the rebel cell, Grand Moff Tarkin arrived on Lothal to take charge. Tua personally greeted the governor in the hangar of the Imperial Headquarters, and nervously expressed her pleasure and surprise to have him on Lothal. Tarkin quickly admonished her for failing in her task to protect the Empire's industrial interest and allowing the rebels to flourish under her nose. Tua couldn't manage a retort and merely choked out an awkward cough of agreement with Tarkin's assessment of her. She was not alone in this humiliation as Tarkin proceeded to mock Kallus and the Inquisitor as well.

Some time later she, Kallus and the Inquisitor were summoned to Tarkin's office and stood at attention behind him as Commandant Aresko and Taskmaster Grint arrived. Tarkin questioned the two on their ineffective methods and consistant lack of results, going so far as to suggest their failures could inspire hope in the public and undermine the security of the entire Empire. Tua looked on in horror and disgust as Tarkin had the two men executed to serve as a warning to her and the others.

Personality
Minister Tua was a loyal servant of the Empire and a graduate of the Imperial Academy. She followed the will of Emperor Palpatine, which some times had her working closely with Agent Kallus and his men, making her a frequent enemy of the Lothal rebels. Unlike other imperials she served the Empire out of a sense of belief in its ideas and a desire to spread order and the rule of law, rather than out of ambition for herself, which set her apart from the Empire's servants such Agent Kallus, Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin, and The Inquisitor. She didn't appear to use her position as an excuse to vent sadistic or even sycophantic urges like many other Imperials. Another possible difference between her and other Imperials was that she seemed to care for the common people,(if they showed respect) and used her position to commission government sponsored housing. Tua threw a celebration on Empire Day to rally support for the Empire's goals on Lothal and reassure the citizens of their importance to the Empire. While she often appeared cold and authoritative she was also friendly,as shown when Sabine Wren, undercover as a "level five Imperial Academy student", convinced Tua to allow her to translate for Amda Wabo. However, she did not hesitate to bend or break laws and participate in under handed actions, if ordered by the Empire. She has shown she was willing to mass produce T-7 ion disruptors on orders of the Empire, despite them already having been outlawed by the Imperial Senate. She rarely displayed any weakness, even in the intimidating presence of the Inquisitor. Her confident bravado was only diminished by Grand Moff Tarkin who reprimanded her for her failures, thus threatening her career and her life. It is possible she felt some degree of compassion towards Aresko and Grint before their execution as she appeared to be shaking her head in silent protest, though it is possible she was more concerned for her own life.

Behind the scenes
In the story outline for Fighter Flight, Maketh Tua was to be the principal Imperial involved in the plot, but was replaced by Supply Master Yogar Lyste in the first draft script.

She is voiced by Kath Soucie.

Appearances

 * Servants of the Empire: Edge of the Galaxy
 * Servants of the Empire: Edge of the Galaxy