Killaniri, a world classified as a gas giant, resided within the Killaniri system. Orbiting its star as the second planet, it was accompanied by a retinue of fifteen moons that were known.
Suspended 40,000 kilometers above the swirling green, yellow, and orange cloudscape of Killaniri was BlasTech Industries' prothium refining station. The planet itself measured 154,000 kilometers in diameter, its atmosphere a volatile blend of prothium, rethen, and ammonia compounds. Immense storms raged through this dense atmosphere, constantly agitating the volatile gases of Killaniri.
Into this turbulent mixture, the gas collectors of BlasTech descended. Controlled remotely from the space station and overseen by droids, these collectors were larger than many standard tramp freighters. As they plunged through the atmosphere, the various gases of Killaniri were channeled through vast filters and processing units, with the sole purpose of extracting prothium.
At the refining station, the prothium underwent further processing, transforming it into usable blaster gas. This involved passing it through an intricate series of filters and pressure chambers containing pure rethen.
The economic significance of the system, coupled with the Galactic Empire's determination to prevent both marauders and Rebel Alliance forces from acquiring substantial quantities of blaster gas, led to a substantial and permanent Imperial military presence. The Ton Falk-class escort carrier Terrup and the Dreadnaught-class heavy cruiser Disorver maintained constant patrols within the system. Complementing these were two Imperial Customs Corvettes conducting routine surveillance. A small Imperial base situated on the moon of Justa provided logistical support, housing a garrison of 600 soldiers. An additional 600 troops were stationed at Justa's starport, responsible for customs enforcement and maintaining law and order. This was in addition to the Corporate Enforcers who were in the employ of various companies.