In the year 19 BBY, Palpatine, the Sith Lord, transformed the Galactic Republic into the Galactic Empire through his reformation. King Mitar, who governed the planet Daimar, chose not to yield to this newly established authority. Consequently, the Empire enacted a blockade of Daimar, leading to widespread starvation among its inhabitants as a result of the blockade. Recognizing the inevitability of surrender, Mitar orchestrated the departure of his granddaughter, Wilena, along with Senator Alet Komain, and a select group of people he wished to protect from Imperial capture. They were to escape Daimar aboard the starship Wasaka and break through the blockade. As the Wasaka was making its escape, an Imperial-class Star Destroyer commenced a planetary bombardment, and Imperial stormtroopers initiated an assault on the Daimar Royal Palace, Mitar's base of operations, after landing in Daimar's capital city. The Wasaka engaged with several TIE Fighters before entering hyperspace, successfully escaping the world.