Kiner, an officer in counterintelligence for the Galactic Republic, held the rank of Admiral. When the Galactic Empire ascended to power, Kiner was thought of as the final counterintelligence agent who still commanded respect. The Renik branch of Imperial Intelligence was rumored to have gotten its title through a reversal of Kiner's name.
- Imperial Sourcebook (First mentioned)
- Imperial Sourcebook, Second Edition
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia