Eisaku Sato

Eisaku Sato serves as the Foreign Minister for the Commonwealth, having held the position through several consecutive governments. Sato was born to a highly educated family in the inner colonies and was steeped in culture and politics from childhood. Sato attended one of the Empire’s top universities on Earth, graduating at the top of his class a year early. His incredible intelligence, natural charisma, and ability to read any situation were noticed and Sato was recruited immediately to work for the Imperial government. Here he traveled from system to system, solving seemingly intractable problems through political, organizational, and personal means. Eventually he accepted a position in the diplomatic service. Several agreements were signed establishing stable borders and non-aggression with alien nations thanks to his efforts. Sato’s approach to each nation was based on extensive research on their culture and history as well as personal observations. He was, however, increasingly frustrated with the Empire’s consistently bellicose tone towards both its neighbors and its own citizens. Sato was granted, governorship of a minor system consisting mainly of a strategic naval base and a small manufacturing world. He enjoyed his time there, reforming the local administration and forming a close bond with its inhabitants. Not long after, however, the Empire collapsed. After playing off several factions threatening his system, he finally accepted an offer to join the Commonwealth after his position became untenable. In addition to his governorship he was a driving force in the foreign policy of the Commonwealth during the war years, being largely responsible for the peace agreements of 2585. Upon the creation of civilian government he left his governorship and successfully run as an MP in 2590, serving as Foreign Minister for the Commonwealth First government before crossing the aisle to join the Liberal Democrats in 2598.