Venetri was one of the most brutal and feared dictators in Known Space. He reigned over the sovereign system of Mobius where he was known as the "Great Compass". ("Forced Perspective") Surviving for over 300 years, Venetri was originally an architect working for Mobius' previous political leader, Ferrin. As a talented designer and close personal friend of Ferrin, Venetri was responsible for creating numerous beautiful stadiums and even Ferrin's elaborate royal residence. However he, like many other individuals, began to fear Ferrin and his vicious policies. Eventually, Venetri believed that his former friend had gone to far, and felt that Ferrin had to be removed for the good of Mobius. Collaborating with Argosy Special Operations operatives of the Systems Commonwealth, Dylan Hunt and Gahe