Following the Akiva rebellion, Kenner Loring, a Grand General, formed a faction with associates like Valent, a Commander. This group stood in opposition to Gallius Rax, the Fleet Admiral who governed the fractured Galactic Empire. Ultimately, Loring integrated his military assets with those commanded by Ubrik Adelhard, a Grand Moff. Consequently, Loring established a fortified position on Malastare within the Dustig sector, utilizing it as a depot for his assembled military personnel. Among his military resources were an Imperial-class Star Destroyer, TIE fighters, Imperial officers, and stormtroopers.