Galen Panos held the title of High Lord of House Reena during the Imperial Era, and by the time the Battle of Hoth occurred, he'd served in this capacity for roughly three decades (years). In comparison to the High Lord who came before him, his time in power was uneventful. Galen was well-liked by both the general population and the powerful nobles of his house, and he appeared satisfied with House Reena's status within the Tapani sector. House Reena, under Galen's guidance, held the controlling votes in the Great Council, which enabled the Mecetti-Calipsa-Reena alliance to maintain its power.
Prior to his role as High Lord, Panos was the dean of the Reena University, and he maintained both his sway and his dedication to the university's operations. A highly intelligent individual, he possessed degrees in various scientific disciplines and was a skilled computer programmer. Unbeknownst to most, he possessed a neuro-computer jack that allowed him to directly download data into his brain.