Pulsar Supertanker
this conglomerate was, at one time, a member of the Trade Federation. However, after Nute Gunray testified that Pulsar had acted with "malicious disregard for profit," and had given "charitable donations lacking discernible reward," Pulsar was voted off the Federation's Directorate. It was generally believed that Gunray's orations during the proceedings were what attracted the interest of Darth Sidious in choosing the Trade Federation for his own machinations.