Kristoff, a Benathy male, reigned as the king of his species throughout the New Republic Era. During this time, Kylo Ren representing the First Order, journeyed to Benath, the Benathy's homeworld, to meet with King Kristoff. Ren commanded him to cease the Benathy's territorial expansion. Kristoff's refusal to cooperate with Ren resulted in his death at Ren's hand, sparking a battle that ultimately led to a First Order triumph.