After the Second Battle of Coruscant in 10 ABY, the Galactic Empire successfully reclaimed its former capital, but quickly fell into sectarian infighting after disagreements over who would be proclaimed Galactic Emperor. Much of the planet was laid waste. After the New Republic reclaimed Coruscant in the aftermath of Operation Shadow Hand, Samels and the New Republic Army were deployed to clear out remaining Imperial forces. Samels' squad fought through several buildings, among them the ruined home of his squadmate Kinalos, though Samels was unaware of this.