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In a sense the tyrant is, for most practical purposes, a Ubar. - (Plunder of Gor, Chapter 13, Sentence #17)

I have spoken of Lysander as a tyrant, though he referred to himself, genially, as an Administrator, a humble servant of the people. He was, in effect, a strong man, of considerable economic power, who, by means of a coalition of personal supporters, mercenaries, and the military, controlled the city. I speak of a "tyrant" in the sense that there was no legal limit of a tenure in office involved nor any familiar, established, legal mechanism for removing from office. In a sense the tyrant is, for most practical purposes, a Ubar. To be sure, he does not bear that title. The word 'tyrant', I should mention, carries in itself no negative sense. Many "tyrants" are effective governors and enjoy popular support. - (Plunder of Gor)