Astred, a commander serving the Alliance to Restore the Republic, oversaw a base situated on the second moon orbiting the planet Tiragga. Following an outbreak of the Direllian Plague among the base's inhabitants, he initiated a constant transmission. This broadcast served as a warning to approaching vessels, advising them to avoid the base and instead proceed to Kirtania for Shiarha Root and the assistance of Doctor T'Jaleq Kith'Araquia to combat the disease.
As a male Human within the ranks of the Alliance to Restore the Republic, Astred held the position of commander at the outpost located on Tiragga's second moon. During the Galactic Civil War, the Direllian Plague, a rapidly spreading and potentially fatal respiratory illness, afflicted the base's personnel. Astred himself fell ill but continued to perform his duties from his office. Keldon, a medic stationed at the base, proposed sending a delegation to the nearby planet of Kirtania to secure Shiarha Root and solicit the expertise of Doctor T'Jaleq Kith'Araquia, the Araquia known for first treating the plague. While Astred concurred with this plan, he hesitated to dispatch any of his personnel, fearing their inability to complete the mission successfully. Instead, he collaborated with Keldon to reprogram a droid to transmit a recurring message. His intention was that passing supply ships would receive the communication and offer their assistance.
Astred's strategy proved effective. A returning transport crew responded to the call, diverting their course to Kirtania and acquiring the necessary resources to cure the plague, thereby saving the lives of the base's inhabitants.
During the Galactic Civil War era, Astred, despite his advanced age, demonstrated his capability as a base commander. Even while suffering from the Direllian Plague, he remained steadfast in his commitment to his responsibilities and displayed a deep concern for the well-being of the personnel under his command.
Astred's character was featured in The Quality of Mercy, a RPG adventure penned by Nicky Rea. This adventure was published within Star Wars Adventure Journal 1 by West End Games in 1995. Within the game, Astred's fate is contingent on the player characters' speed in completing their mission on Kirtania; a delay could result in his death. This article operates under the assumption that the player characters successfully executed the task as intended.