In the year 7 BBY, following the unearthing of mineral deposits within multiple mountain regions, the Galactic Empire took control of the planet known as Hargeeva. To oversee operations, they set up a garrison alongside a [refinery](/article/arginall_refinery], both under the leadership of Major Nial Pedrin. Makintay, who held the title of the planet's High King, was then designated as the planetary governor.