Speaker of the Chamber

Background and History
The Speaker of the Chambers was the official leader of political matters on the planet of Betseeda Prime in the Betseeda System. Their actions often helped dictate or direct policy matters, but the position was still subject to elections and monitoring. Individuals elected to this position typically served three year terms. While not officially the leader of other worlds in the Betseeda System, such a Myyribod or Jonquil, the Speaker's influence and power guided the political discussions of the entire system.

With the arrival and occupation of the Betseeda System by Imperial forces in 4 BBY, the position of Speaker of the Chambers was dissolved in favor of a military governorship. Admiral Jhutan Ensah reigned over the system for a number of years, but rarely left the comfort of his Star Destroyer Venom.

Loyalist civilians and sycophantic supporters dominated the political landscape until the arrival of the Rebel Alliance fighter group Arrow Squadron.

Reformation and Allegiance
Working alongside Betseedan Resistance Forces operatives and Senator Madeline Gren, the unofficial leader and former Senator from Betseeda Prime, Arrow Squadron was able to plan an execute a mission that lead to the withdrawal of Imperial forces from Betseeda Prime. Shortly after this victory, Tomas Ust, a lifelong diplomat and former member of the Betseedan Parliament, was elected to the newly re-created office of Speaker of the Chambers.

After initially offering only secretive support to the Arrows, all the while remaining officially neutral, Betseeda Prime officially and publicly backed the Rebel Alliance following the Siege of Tazion in 1 ABY. Under Ust's leadership, unity efforts were increased as was the relationship between the government and BRF parties.

With the Battle of Jonquil Station officially ending the Imperial occupation of the Betseeda System, Ust remained popular and, working with BRF leader Nez Rennoc, he began to plan for the campaign to re-take the planet of Myyribod, the last remaining Imperial stronghold.