An Imperial military presence was set up within the central area of the city of Reles which was located on the planet of Spintir. The Galactic Empire aimed to stop the Rebel Alliance from exploiting the financial inequalities present among the inhabitants of Reles. A holding facility for prisoners was situated in the middle of this military installation.
Heder Brant, who served as an Imperial officer belonging to the Imperial Security Bureau, found himself assigned to this garrison on Spintir.