@Rothmus Two private interests negotiated at arm’s length, unencumbered by the diktats of government or other third parties. They could not agree on the terms, and so no transaction was consummated. That is free market capitalism, not communism.
@alexthechick One could argue that the relationships between the same parties conducting their activities at both levels somehow link state elections with federal elections.
@CajunMike1985 Plus, aren’t the Sith still supposed to be at least semi-secretive? Having him work under someone in the Imperial government would preserve this secrecy.