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this man was one of the wealthiest members of the Civilized faction of the planet New Apsolon, during the decade leading up to the Battle of Naboo. Manex was the brother of the planetary leader, Roan, and had a number of other political contacts, all of which he used to help amass his fortune. A tall, plump man, Manex used his wealth to indulge himself with the things he liked the most. When he was questioned by Qui-Gon Jinn in regards to the death of Ewane, Manex claimed that he had no interest in politics, only business. Because of this, many people on New Apsolon believed Manex arranged for Ewane's death, in order to put Roan into a position of planetary rule. After the Jedi discovered Balog's secret Absolute base and rescued Tahl, Manex offered his residence and his facilities to them, in an effort to save Tahl's life. Unfortunately, Tahl died shortly after they arrived. Obi-Wan Kenobi doubted the sincerity of Manex's hospitality, despite the signs to the contrary. When the population began to propose his candidacy for planetary leader, Manex first refused, claiming that he was a businessman and not a politician. However, he decided to accept their candidacy, if only to help heal the wounds caused by Balog. He also started spreading a rumor that he held the list of Absolute supporters, a list which had already caused the deaths of Oleg and Pleni. He also revealed to the Jedi that he believed both Eritha and Alani were supporters of the Absolutes, and that Eritha's support of the Worker class was a sham. Alani herself confessed that Eritha had been working to ensure the Jedi were discredited.