2282, Orman Tagge
Silas Tagge interlaced his fingers and said very seriously, "It's still too risky. Ever since our second brother, Cassio Tagge, died, our family's influence in the military has weakened considerably. Although our fourth brother, Yurick Tagge, is also in the military, he lacks seniority and isn't even a major general yet. I think it would be extremely dangerous to rashly challenge Darth Vader."
"Hmph!" Orman Tagge snorted heavily. "That useless Cassio Tagge! We exhausted our resources to send him into the military and gave him the chance to command a massive army against the Duchy of Dawn. Yet what did he do? He got a fleet with an absolute advantage completely wiped out! He squandered our best opportunity!"
"It was just as well that he died. Kuat Drive Yards ended up taking the blame for that matter. That old hag Onana Kuat deserved to die," Silas Tagge said after thinking for a moment. "Actually, there's still a way to address our lack of influence in the military."
"What way?" Orman Tagge asked.
Silas Tagge said, "Our fifth sister, Domina. If she could marry someone with real authority in the military, then with a powerful alliance, backed by the Tagge family's resources and strength..."
Before he could finish, a fist landed squarely on his face without any flourish!
Like an enraged lion, Orman Tagge roared at Silas, "You dare set your sights on Domina?! I'm warning you! Domina is the jewel of our family, and she will not marry anyone! If I ever hear you mention this again, I'll kill you immediately!"
The blow left Silas Tagge dazed. The furious Orman stood before him, his massive frame like that of a savage beast. Terror filled Silas's heart. He staggered backward again and again, saying, "Calm down! This is