Trade Federation - Post Clone Wars

19 BBY
Following the arrest of Nute Gunray on Coruscant, control of the Trade Federation was violently taken by General Grievous. He had meaningful intentions; financially destroy the Republic. But, those intentions were shortlived and Grievous was killed by Grand Master Yoda not long after. Cato Neimoidia, capital of the Trade Federation, was seized by the Galactic Republic and placed temporarily under the control of the Galactic Senate. Chancellor Mon Mothma, of the time, also had control of the Trade Federation, and made sure that no single entity would take it away from her. She knew that the Confederacy was financially supported by the Trade Federation, and with the death of San Hill; the Intergalactic Banking Clan was also not an option for Separatists to turn to.

Early 17 BBY
By this time, Chancellor Mothma was able to suspend Lott Dod from his position as Senator to the Trade Federation. Dod was replaced by a more loyal, background-checked diplomat; by the name Darkan Gollak. Being from Neimoidia, not Cato Neimoidia, Darkan Gollak was suggested by the Neimoidian planetary leader to take the position and made sure that selfish interests were not part of decision making in the Federation. However, Gollak didn't have much power, and was just appointed to oversee that those within the Federation wouldn't rebel and break up the conglomerate organization for power.

15 BBY
Chancellor Ducau Zaoku continued Mothma's plan of reforming the Trade Federation by taking away much of the Federation's ships, planets, and supplies. Strict regulations were placed on the Federation by Zaoku and the Senate, making sure that the conglomerate wouldn't turn to remaining Separatist leaders; like Poggle the Lesser. Cato Neimoida was soon blockaded by a large Republic fleet, also to keep a closer eye on the planet.

11 BBY - 9 BBY
In 11 BBY, the Galactic Supreme Court granted the Trade Federation a few more powers in trade route dealings and organizing. Darkan Gollak remains the Senator to the Trade Federation. The position of Viceroy is dismantled by the Senate, and that power is placed in the hands of the Senate.

In 9 BBY, the control of the Trade Federation is given to the Inner Council. Gollak, being a part of the Inner Council, does have say on voting regarding Federation decisions.

Behind the Scenes
- It was first thought that the Trade Federation would be placed under the control of the Chancellor, but that would make it seem too authoritarian; especially for someone like Mon Mothma.

- Nute Gunray and the Trade Federation don't have much of an appearance in Season 2, the conflict involving the two will most likely come in ''Season 3. ''