Imperial Exports, which was eventually renamed Imperial/Republic, achieved a moderate level of success as a shipping enterprise. Seeking to enhance the profitability of their export operations, they developed an accelerated hyperspace trajectory that included a layover on Belsavis. The planet's atmospheric volatility compelled IE to establish a consistently favorable environment on Belsavis for their vessels to dock. To achieve this, a substantial dome was erected encompassing the Plawal Rift, thus ensuring atmospheric stability. To secure the necessary capital for this ambitious undertaking, IE partnered with Galactic Exotics, granting them exclusive privileges concerning the planet's indigenous wildlife.