Lasuma Enterprises

Lasuma Enterprises

Originally founded in 2379 by Geral Lasuma, following the Cardassian withdraw from Bajor, as The Lasuma Transport and Supply Company (LTSC).

During the occupation Geral Lasuma established a network of black-market contacts and suppliers in order to provide, those who could afford it, with anything from simple comforts to the finest luxuries. His clientele included Cardassians, collaborators, resistance fighters, and several refugee camps within the Federation.

With the end of the occupation Lasuma may have lost the Cardassian occupation forces as customers, but he was also freed from their restrictions and the need to provide them with payoffs. With these restriction removed and the Bajoran Provisional Government in almost continuous disarray he found himself able to consolidate his influence and expand his markets throughout the neighboring sectors.

He quickly established marketing agreements with numerous Federation worlds and was able to establish trade agreements with both the Romulan and Klingon Empires. With markets spanning all three major powers in the Alpha Quadrant he found himself in a unique position. The years passed and many new deals were made and many tried to take advantage of his mutual respect philosophies or to otherwise get the best of him; but all failed. As he absorbed many of his competitors his assets and networks grew, as did his reputation of both fairness and ruthlessness. Those that couldn't fathom such duality learned the hard way that while he could be the best of allies, he could also be the worst of enemies.

Five years after the founding of the LTSC, Lasuma Enterprises was born. Not only did his network of suppliers, markets, and fleet of freighters expand but so did the types of services provided. Over the years Lasuma Enterprises has expanded to include:

Transportation:
- Freight & Supply Services with rites of passage through-out Federation, Klingon, Romulan, and Cardassian space

Merchandising (Varies by location):
- Antiques
- Exotic or Rare items
- Wines & Liquors
- regional items
- Fabrics
- Clothiers
- Custom requests (both legit and rumors of less than reputable acquisitions)

Food Services (Varies by location):
- Cafés & Bistros
- Exotic & Gourmet Foods
- Catering

Entertainment & Recreational Services:
- Southern Isle Resort and Retreat – Bajor
- The Emissary Tours – Bajor/Deep Space 9
- The Orchid Resort – Bajor VIII
- The Box od Delights - Deep Space 5
- Lake Side Resort - Pangaea (under development)

Management & Diplomatic Services:
- Colony Administration
- Trade Negotiations
- Beyond the Veil Dilithium mining - Teralis system (several sectors beyond DS5)

During the Dominion war he once again found himself caught in the middle. Before the shooting had started he had sent several envoys through the wormhole making several trade deals with Dominion worlds. He soon realized that the Dominion was a ruthless power that was to be respected and definitely not crossed. Having stayed out of their sites before the fighting, he managed to keep things moving even during the war. Though he had no doubt his activities were being monitored. As such he kept everything above board.

Because of his network he was approached on several occasions to help and, for a hefty price, allowed his freighters to provided transportation for Federation operatives or to serve as information couriers from time to time. It was during the war he met and earned the loyalty of Dorian Torel; who would later become his personal bodyguard and some would say henchman.

While headquartered on Bajor; Geral Lasuma became to be known as a bit of a guardian philanthropist, helping other businesses, organizations, or even individuals in exchange for future favors that he may or may not even call upon. Those in his good graces could rely on his assistance while those that crossed him soon regretted their actions. In 2393 one of his remote endeavors was brought to his attention after not only failing to expand in the region, as instructed, but also after getting caught using the company name and resources for his own schemes. Taking his personal yacht to Deep Space 5 he re-entered the day to operations of his companies activities in the area.

Rumors have followed Geral from his beginnings during the occupation through his years of success all the way up to the present day. Some of these rumors include: extortion, smuggling, blackmail, various ‘strong arm tactics’, and even murder. On more than one occasion he found himself or his company under investigation but nothing ever came of them and Geral himself has never been charged in any wrong doing.

Though far from the trappings of his estate and private mountain retreat on Bajor; Geral, with his faithful bodyguard and personal staff, are using his yacht and the newly expanded storefronts on Deep Space 5 as a secondary headquarters while he expands his operations beyond the borders of the Federation and into uncharted space.

After dealing with the former operator of the Lasuma Clothier and Tailor shop he significantly expanded his floor place and opened Lasuma’s Mercantile, Clothier & Café.

From there he further expanded his operations by taking over nearly all shipping for the other merchants by offering them all significant saving as well as expanded market throughout his already extensive trade network.

After a rocky start with the proprietress, Geral even managed to acquire the supply contract to provide all libations, and other supplies, to the Box of Delights.

In late 2393, while the sector of space surrounding DS5 was experiencing a drastic dilithium shortage, Geral negotiated a Federation/Klingon dilithium contract in the Teralis system. After gaining the trust of the Teralisians, and striking while the opportunity was still available, he also negotiated an exclusive trade contract with the ruling Imersa Counsel. All trade to and from Teralis and their client systems would flow through Lasuma Enterprises. With that arrangement and his royalties from the Dithium deal…the latinum began to flow exponentially.

With this new market Geral needed a new place to market the good flowing in from outside what the Federation considered “explored space”. As a result he opened up a whole new series of shops from one end of his empire to the other - Lasuma’s – Beyond the Veil.

With success come the spoils, and Mr. Geral likes to live well. He upgraded his personal yacht to yachts and buying one for himself and two others. One for use by his home office on Bajor and another at DS5 for clientele, executive use, and employee excursions.

With his new wealth he returned to his philanthropy. Wanting to share his good fortune, and repair his relationship, he provided the medical department on DS5 with two customized yachts to be used for the crew as rest and recuperation facilities.

Following a Cardassian attack on the station he upgraded his fleet of freighters. With brand new ships at their disposal and a nice pay raise across the company he further cemented the loyalty of his employees.

He also acquired the Box of Delights from Yolanthe Ibalin as she had had her fill of the repeated issues on the station.

What the future hold for Lasuma Enterprises is unknown. But as Mr. Geral would say, "That is for the Prophets to decide".

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**Image Credit**
The credit for the "Medical Yacht" goes to Waya Architecture for the concept art in the development of their project.

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