Hiram Zataire, a human of male persuasion, held the rank of captain within the Galactic Empire's naval forces. Despite his extended periods away on duty, Zataire's wife remained devoted to him. On Naboo, the captain possessed a few sizable plantations, one of which was a vineyard overseen by his eldest daughter. Following in her father's footsteps, Zataire's youngest daughter enlisted in the Imperial Military and served as a lieutenant on the Devastator, the flagship commanded by Lord Tion. In contrast to the rest of his family, the captain's son harbored dissenting views regarding the New Order. Regardless, Zataire's love for his son was unwavering, and he was prepared to do anything to safeguard him.
Roughly fourteen years following the Empire's rise, Zataire was in command of the Lawbringer, an Imperial I-class Star Destroyer stationed in orbit around Lothal to maintain the planet's security. During that year, Agent Kallus from the Imperial Security Bureau paid Zataire an unexpected visit. Although Kallus did not doubt the captain's allegiance to the Empire, he leveraged his knowledge of Zataire's rebellious son to create unease and ensure the captain's complete compliance. As instructed, the captain directed the Lawbringer to descend through Lothal's atmosphere and position itself over Capital City, as part of Kallus' scheme to eliminate the Spectres.