Imperial officers.

[garhkal]

In the books it makes mention, that storm troopers are imune to being bribed. But what about Imperial officers?

What would be a good ratio/percentage of them that would be open to bribes?

What would be an average figure they would take?

What would be the types of infractions they would overlook?

What ones would they NOT overlook, no matter how much credits are tossed at them?
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[Trusty]

Officers can be bribed (read GG:6) , and if you want, stormmies can too. GM thing, not a GL thing.
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[Ray]

Imperial Officers are often given their positions through political means. Read that as bribes to higher-up officers.

I'm not saying all Imperial officers are corrupt, but it's the stereotype, and it didn't come about because of a vocal minority, either. But a very quiet majority.

So, when bribing an Imperial Officer, expect it to somewhat work, but don't be surprised if it doesn't.

Stormies at the height of the Empire are brainwashed to the point where they can't be bribed. They're like Clonetroopers in that way, they live for the Empire and the Emperor! Maybe not in that order, either.

But, after Endor, *REAL* Stormies started becoming more and more scarce. So, more and more, they became just elete soldiers in Stormie armour. Then regular soldiers in Stormie armour. Then Militia in Stormie armour.

At those points, they'd be more and more open to bribes.

The amount would really depend on the person in question. Some might not even accept Credits, but want something for their collection, or some entertainment. There's a few stories where people have to fight in gladitorial matches for Imperial Officers who declair that "A Trail By Combat" is needed to prove innocence.

All depends on who you get.

As for what infractions they'd overlook. Different principals. Some might overlook outright murder if there was a good reason for it ("I shot him because he was a Rebel!" "Good boy! But make sure you just turn them in next time. He's a pamphlet on how to join the Stormtroopers!"), while the same guy won't let anyone pass for a smaller offence ("You're smuggling spice. Forget Kessel, you're getting SPACED!" "What???" "My Sister died of a Spice Overdose. You scum deserve worse than being spaced, but that's all I can give you.").

GM's discression, in other words.

[Boomer]

Indeed, all of the above is great.

A recent one, bribe them with people they can use for entertainment or brainwash into more Stormies.

"How would you feel if everyone went around calling you 'White Stormy'?"
"Is there a... black, Stormy?"
"..................no..."
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[Ray]

There could be Pink Stormies!

"We worry about Pink Group."

[Boomer]

Pink is fine, it's chartruce and turquoise I am worried about.
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[Hellcat]

I'd say the bribing rate would be dependent on where one is stationed and how by the book the officer is. If their not very by the book or particullay don't care about it, then chances are good that they may take less of a bribe. If they are so by the book that they have to ask Palpatine or their immediate permission just to hit the head even when off duty, then I doubt they can be bribed. And of course there is the aforementioned stationing. If their stationed on some backwater where it might be possible that their not only not going to get to see all too many, if any, luxuries and possibly might not see payment for a while if something should occur to the payroll before it can reach them, then if their already likely to take a bribe then they may take a smaller bribe just to get the credits. If their stationed on some really prime location that's considered one of the best places to get stationed, a place where there's all kinds of luxuries and not seeing ones pay for a while, beyond some punishment that may result in pay being withheld, is virtually impossible, then you can bet they'll probably require an even bigger bribe before they'd be willing to take one.
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[Boomer]

And always remember something about bribes.

Just because they take the money doesn't mean you can trust them.
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[Jedi Skyler]

[garhkal]

So, other than saying "just decide' or something (imo) as campy, how do you decide if this officer, or that one, is bribable? What a good bribe amount would be for infraction X....
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[Hellcat]

Well, on the infractions, you'd first want to look at how serious an infraction is before you start talking about a bribe amount. The less serious the infraction, the less you'd have to bribe.
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[Jedi Skyler]

[garhkal]

Here is a quick write up for HER (yes a she!!)

Commander Tox, was a strange one at the academy. Always looking for those who lied to the teachers, she was known as a snitch. This attracted the customs bureau and ISB to her, which, when she graduated, she allowed to barter to gain her services. She eventually went with ISB and stayed there for almost 7 years, before crossing to the Customs bureau. She loves her job there, finding those hauling illegal shipments or using forged paperwork. It is cause of her tenacity and inflexibility, in regards to bribes’ she has advanced so quickly to the rank of commander.
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