"As the Trade Federation signs this treaty of peace with the Empire, we recognize that our constituent parts are no longer under our control. We ask only that the Emperor grant us special dispensation during the distribution of assets in light of our proven track record in business."
He was reluctantly forced by Imperial stormtroopers on Neimoidia to sign a treaty granting the new self-appointed EmperorPalpatine all of the Trade Federation's resources following the end of the Clone Wars in 19 BBY. He was then escorted to an unknown location by a squad of stormtroopers. Despite this, however, one of the Trade Federation members, customs vizier Marath Vooro, disagreed with the treaty, and fought the Empire until he was captured at Hook Nebula.