The Noble Origins of the TRADE FEDERATION (And how it all went wrong)
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- The Trade Federation of Planets was established for the good of the galaxy, but somewhere along the line like harvey dent they were in operation long enough to become the villain. We take a look at what went wrong with this massive transport company.
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The outer rim: You’ve freed us! TF: oh I wouldn’t say freed more like under new management.
Megamind - Titan
@@markowirya2405 Tighten* (cause he's not too bright)
Absolutely.
I love how you input issues in our world into explanations regarding the same issues in the Star Wars galaxy. The writers knew what they were doing by putting these warning messages out there.
This and the tech companies has too much power but history has way worse examples.
The east India company tried to take over India but they messed up so Britain had to tale India off their hand.
And yes they had an army and an navy, kind of like Amazon had an security force with pocket carrier, landing crafts and their escorts and multiple divisions including tanks and artillery.
Granted these was dangerous times with wars and pirates operating real warships, but being an continent thief is so much cooler :)
I was going to write the same thing! China comes to mind haha 😂
But of course they did!
@@magnemoe1 Absolutely!
The Trade Federation is so interesting to me as a fan of history because there are no shortage of companies here on earth that can be compared to it. I am sometimes reminded of the Dutch East India Company, which was so big that it had its own private military and operated with near impunity for over a century before the Dutch finally dissolved and nationalized the company.
Interesting fact, adjusted for inflation, the Dutch East India Company was worth over 7.9 trillion dollars, bigger than companies like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and Wells Fargo put together.
Your are confusing DEIC with British East India Company
@@ANDREALEONE95 They were both very similar. The British East India Company was founded in 1600, the Dutch East India Company was founded in 1602. The Dutch mainly focused on the Indies, while the British focused on control of the Mediterranean (at first). They both engaged in almost every method of colonialism that existed at the time, including slavery and extortion of local governments.
forgot the Dutch made history.
Hell that’s more than the total US federal tax revenue
That’s more than total global (all nations) military spending (shocking that US alone hasn’t reached that figure yet tho)
@@paulyguitary7651 give it time I’d say ww3 is when you’ll see that number go up
It’s always interesting to listen to Star Wars topics often not mentioned elsewhere. I would love to hear the histories of the Commerce Guild, Corporate Alliance, Techno Union, and the IBC in future videos.
Techno Union might be a cool company to research
@@GenerationTech Do it
@@GenerationTech Dew it!
I would as well.
Commerce Guild yes!
Growing up with the prequels, everyone always complained about the politics. The politics are part of why I love the prequels, and it is very easy to see the parallels between the fading Republic/subsequent Empire and the current political climate in the U.S. but nobody seems to want to talk about that. That's why I love this channel, covering those details that many bemoan and complain about while explaining the potential significance to the galaxy as a whole in a way that any Star Wars fan will enjoy!
Hundred percent, it only got better after I read books like plagueis which further explained all the inner workings of the economic and political system
@@GenerationTech I just really enjoy the aspect that the real villains of star wars are setting up the plot and driving the story forward from the shadows. Their is something about playing 4 dimensional chess to achieve ultimate power which is both interesting and amusing at the same time. Because it just kind of funny that evil is staring at you and or the story protagonists with out even them knowing. But it even more enjoyable when you as audience already know about or start clue in drawing for your own conceptions and perspective.
Like Hey This Palpatine guy he seems to like too good of a guy and a politician actually keeping a lot of his promises and implementing them into law. He doesn't seem too have much of an opposition against the laws he trying to pass something ain't here. Then when he does reveal himself as Sith Lord and the Mastermind behind the Prequels Clone wars. Your like Yah I knew It he couldn't be trusted. While Palpatine is probably putting on sun classes having a major thug life moment in his Palace or sliding around in his socks to that one song "I like that old time rock and role it just sooths the sole." hehe XD.
I found it funny that Alex Jones understood the prequel trilogy perfectly and could clearly & concisely summarize it in 3 minutes.
@@yagdtigercommander no offense but you should try to proof read your comments. Also might help if you consider the point you want to convey.
The Palpatine laws weren't well loved. granted that is mainly portrayed in detail in the clone wars cartoon.
The problem with the prequels was simple
we came to watch space wizards sword fight with laser blades. Not political debates with droid armies occasionally shooting at the protagonists.
Most people will get bored of politics real quick and not pay attention to anything less than Darth Maul. Combined with the poor writing with Anakin and Padme (See the sand memes)
And you have a recipe for poor reception.
Outer rim: *exists*
Trade Federation: “I smell profit”
Let's be honest, that literally applies to almost every companies wanting to relocate their factories for the same selling prices with less expenses.
I love how Wat Tambor, head of the Techno Union looks like his techno comes from 1950’s sci-fi.
Fu fact there's now a proposal for Facebook and Amazon to have seats at the UN cause I'm sure THAT will make them be more responsible and open and will end wonderfully for all involved.
Oh wow, I see no way whatsoever that could possibly end badly! What a truly inspired idea!
@@NoobsofFredo china and a certain group of people who harp about typical political lines want this to happen
Imagine Amazon or Facebook with Veto power! Lmfao. Oh no.
Mark Thornton, of the Mises institute, has a very high quality econ breakdown on this topic written back when the film came out.
Article is titled "Star Wars Revisited"
If only Marvel made the A.I.M functioned similar to the Trade Federation in Star Wars, things will turned out very differently for sure.
What is doing Mitsuri Kanroji for less than a second in 5:36?
I had to put the speed of the video in 0.25 to pause it when it shows up lol
Keep doing this easter eggs that's really cool hahaha
The Clone Wars in a nutshell:
The Outer Rim - "No taxation without representation!"
The Republic: - "And when push comes to shove... I will send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love, la da-da da-da-da de da day de da..."
Oceans rise empires fall
@@GenerationTech Empire's rise, Jedi fall?
@@stryletz they lost the high ground
Also the Republic: Queen Padme Amidala?! Good luck.
I'm just wondering how the Nemoidians pretty much nationalized the corporate alliance of the Trade Federation
No the Nemiodians did bot nationalise the trade federation, the trade federation bought the Nemiodian government.
@@grandadmiralthrawn3164 So reverse nationalization?
@@JakeBaldwin1 essentially
Always played Trade Federation in Galactic Battlegrounds. I love the design of their Droids/ships. :)
A cautionary tale, bought to you on a subsidiary of a mega-conglomerate bold enough to name itself after the lettering system of our language.
Great analysis. The Trade Federation was "too big to fail" so it was supported by the Republic in spite of the atrocities the Federation was responsible for.
Ok but is anyone gonna talk about how turmoil has engulfed the galactic republic I mean the taxation of trade routes to outlining star systems is in dispute,
Obviously hoping to resolve the problem with a blockade of deadly battleships the greedy trede faderation has stopped all shippings to the small planet of naboo
I’m more concerned with the droid attack on the Wookies
Out of pure curiosity about the direction of your channel. Do you plan on expanding to other topics from other scifi or fantasy shows/movies? Cause I think you would do an amazing job if you did. Love the vids my guy.
Check out generation films and generation ochi we take a look at other franchises
@@GenerationTech the title of this segment was awesome I laughed real hard thanks 😀
Can you cover the Disaster at DeepSpace Besh GT? And how it ultimately played a factor in the Rebel Alliance's ability to wage war.
It honestly baffles me the amount of people I have seen who don’t understand what the motivations of the Trade Federation were and why they did what they did in episode one... especially since it literally says what and why in the opening title crawl of that film.
Can you do a history and legacy of HK-47?
So in other words, the Republic created its own enemy.
All part of the Sith's Grand Plan, why do you think there were so many pirates in the Outter Rim?
Money palpatine didn't have to move a finger @@stryletz
5:36 who is that popping up on screen?
I saw it too some sort of anime person
@@jammywammy2961 yeah, I don't recognize the face... Very random, lol
Is it me, or are we seeing a lot of similarities between Star Wars and current events in the real world?
I've noticed that a lot with different media and it is pretty scary.
Starwars was always written as a story of the US and a larger idea of how nominally free societies fall into tyranny.
Palpatine was Chancellor when granted emergency powers. Ended as a despot emperor. Now, who all has been granted emergency powers recently irl? Hmmmmmm....
@@lordoflizardsp
Of course Palpatine is an allegorical character and the lesson offered is one of "principalities and power".
The real world is based not on individual men but on but the position being held and the nature of power itself.
Lysander Spooner's essay "No Treason" is an excellent piece of writing that'll shed light.
@@sgt.squirtle2528 Or you mean how a corrupt society filled with infighting and war became more efficient and comfortable with giving up personal liberty in order to gain peace?
I remember my father thought Watto was a Jewish stereotype. Then I showed him your Muun video.
That was a good backstory on the history of the trade federation and the things that led to the events in Star Wars that wasn't discussed at all in the movies.
Long term sustainable growth is the key to success. That and the force.
Nah, Pump and Dump Baby! Lay off 1/3 of your workforce and buy another Mega Yachat!
True, for a mega corporation like trade federation to expand they need excess to more land, resources and energy to keep expanding. There're literally tons of planets with Earth like planets and moons with plants and animals they could of been easily be turned to urban and farming worlds expanding to it and planets , moons and astroids to mine resources
This was extremely helpful. Thanks
What was the deal with the pink haired anime chick at 5:36?
This Video has my favorite thumbnail of all time
I love the videos. Your channel is awesome.
Off topic, how dose Darth Maul poop/pee? You did a video on Vader, it's time to do Maul.
Cool 😎 video Allan I did not know some this information ℹ️ thanks 😊 man love ❤️ The video
So basically, they started out like social media, aiming to do good for society, but as they became powerful they decided it was much better for them to choose sides and promote their agenda rather than providing unbiased platform for people to discuss issues.
Did no one else see mitsuri kanjiro from demon slayer? 5:33
Love from a CoreysDatapad and Vaush fan!
Hello there friends welcome back to another episode of Generation Tech my name is Allen
2:02 I am dying that is perfect.
Actually they were far from government neglected, they were government helped. A company that works without government involvement is just like any other business. Corporation is a legal term that gives a business immunity from government regulations that other business have to abide by. Corporations require government subsidies, bailouts, and overall assistance in order to obtain a monopoly by using the government to destroy smaller businesses. The Trade Federatiom was getting help from the Senate because innovation from smaller companies would have been able to compete if they had the same lack if regulation that the Trade Federation had.
Exactly. You would be hard pressed to find a company that over time has been able to maintain it’s monopoly and power without the help of the government.
Fun Video bro!!!
"Laisse faire, or 'lazy ass' economics" is excellent especially in this context. The Trade Federation is such a fascinating part of the Star Wars universe, and just from the movies it provides so much color about how very basic things actually work.
Please make a video where the galactic republic with the jedi attack earth
They should bring back the Trade Federation. Far more interesting than the first order or anything related. At least as a side faction.
Wouldn't really be possible since most major corporations were killed off after TCW
@@ragergamer3111 Think I read somewhere the banking clan survived as well as a few others.
They could have used General Kalani's Remnent in RoS. Imagine the sweet irony of Palpatine being undone by the forces of those he originally manipulated. Where a fleet of repurposed and upgraded Lucrehulks suddenly hyperspace in during the climatic battle.
@@minicle426 While that would've been sick af it wouldn't really go well, since Lucerhulks suck offensively.
They are super carriers with massive shields. And the originals and sequels have shown fighters and bombers are the best space weapons in star wars.
Do Techno Union next pls
Never realized the Trade Federation shared some similarities with old chartered Trade Companies like the East India Company
What went wrong with the trade federation
"Palpatine"
Haven’t watched any Star Wars videos for about 5 months now, feels so good to be back!
Welcome back
@@GenerationTech first time ever getting a reply from you! This is my lucky day!
Amazing
Can you do IBC next? Love these Corporation Reports.
Nice.
The Trade Federation sounds exactly like Disney! 😮
Price fixing and intimidating the competition, sounds just like Amazon and Facebook.
I can't get over the size of the cargo ships .
With like a few tweaks this is just monopoly laws 101. lol. Nice video.
You should do Legends Corellian Corporate Sector
Trade Federation is literally the epitome of “The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions”.
Aaahhhhh victory 🔥💙
Have or are you going to do a video about the Techno Union?
0:20 The title reads "Taxation Without Federation"
Groovy
Again, you come before us your highness...
5:36 WTH?
I love the trade federation and independent system love it
Murrican
Lord Sidious once ordered the Trade Federation to completely torch a Wookiee trade post on Kashyyyk and kill all the inhabitants just to test the new B2 Super Battle Droids.
I hope we can continue the ' Evolution of fighter1 Vs fighter2' series
Suggestion: kanan Vs grand inquisitor
Citizens of the Empire: Well, at least corporatocracies like the Trade Federation are gone.
The Corporate Sector Authority: Allow us to introduce ourselves.
Well, where there is a vacuum of power there will always be those who seek to obtain it and abuse it regardless if they are businessmen or politicians.
In real life monopolies and price fixing is something only possible through government. In a free market such things would not exist, it requires government with a monopoly on violence giving subsidies and special treatment to certain businesses.
But why did they blockade Naboo? Were they a major supplier or customer? What resource did they have that others wanted?
One thing that I find weird is the weird class dynamics in the separatist movement. A lot of the outer rim wanted to secede because they were poor and being unfairly treated by the wealthy and powerful core worlds, but the actual leaders of the confederacy were these massive corporations who had been doing much of the abusing.
I mean do you believe in corporate campaigns that target important social issues? They have an incentive to play up class warfare (even when real inequality exists) because it take attention off of their own actions
@@GenerationTech First, an honor to have my comment noticed, but yeah, I did think it made sense as a thing for corporations to do, just a weird dynamic. Whole war is weird though, because the whole thing was a publicity stunt and not a war both sides were trying to win.
A trend of laissez faire or lazy economics caught me off guard kudos.
It’s a Intergalactic, East India Company !
HEY this guy should get into PLOTICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If I had my way you guys would own star wars
Such an interesting take on this fictional organization - the TF. However, a clear parallel in today’s world when you need private investment to foster growth and profit. It also needs regulation from the gov’t that should have the longer term interest of the people and populations. A great proverb: Power Corrupts, absolute Power Corrupts - absolutely.
my lord is that legal -Nute gunray
I wonder what the Ferengi Alliance would have thought of the Trade Federation.
Hey, anyone have source link to art at 4:44?
5:36
This is the new canon Trade Federation lore BTW.
Everything starts with good intentions
*EDIT*: Everything bad starts with good intentions.
5:35 set playback to 0.25
This makes me think of the bank bailouts during the 2007 subprime mortgage crisis. Bailing out the banks did save the economy but we need to look to see if we can change the system.
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I guess you could say that the Trade Federation became the very thing they swore to destroy.
There needs to be more representation from the other corporations. We only ever hear about a few. Master and Apprentice was dealing with zerka Corporation. Not sure if that's still Canon
Are we not gonna talk about the pink haired girl’s face flash real quick at 5:36. Idk who it is and it’s there for like 1/2 a second. Over the Nemodian ( I think) head.
I used to think the trade federation was the same thing as CIS
Something I like about star wars is that, people who aren't followers of the media don't realize how political it really is.
Let’s be fair. These guys are tame compared to Amazon and Facebook.
5:35 What face is spliced in here for 1 frame?
4:36 On one of the guy's faces, there is an anime character with pink and green hair with weird star-shaped? green pupil eyes. I think she's from Demon Slayer? She pops up 2 times in quick succession.
05:36 sneaky
Becoming an adult is realising that 1) tax is theft and 2) the trade federation had legitimate grievances and Republic were akin to, say, the current Anglo-American empire we live under (ie the bad guys)
Am I the only one that saw Mitsuri Kanroji at 5:36?
I like how you assume regulation helps consumers
Because it does.
Is the Merchandising some sort of Insider joke?
5:34 who was that Anime? 🤣
I know for a fact the TF sold N(erfherder)-Word passes
Ugh as an Amazon employee that hurt sucks I have to work for them I don't wanna sell out
Nah man you do you… a man needs to work.