The Sluis Van Congregate was the governing body of Sluis Van and centered around the economic management of the Sluis Van Shipyards. These yards were responsible for a large percentrage of the Sluissi income. Following the death of Emperor, the Congregate debated on whether or not to lodge complaints against the Imperial Navy for labor contract violations which lasted for many months though did not deny them access to the shipyards. Eventually, they reneged on many contracts from the Galactic Empire during the time when Palpatine's Imperial Advisors were fighting amongst themselves for control of the Empire.