Michael Unther served as an officer within the Imperial Navy. This seasoned veteran, with two decades of service on the front lines, transitioned into a well-regarded instructor at the Academy after his active duty concluded.
Coming from a family of affluence, Unther was placed into military training in an attempt to manage his rebellious nature. Following his time at the Academy, he leveraged familial relationships to secure a position aboard a Strike-class medium cruiser. However, his acts of bravery led to his promotion to commander of the Imperial-class Star Destroyer named Victory.
When his father faced accusations of treason, Captain Unther's established reputation as a devoted hero of the Empire shielded him from any negative repercussions. He ascended to the rank of Admiral, eventually being promoted to Rear Admiral upon his retirement from active service.
By the time he retired, Admiral Unther was recognized as one of the Galactic Empire's foremost experts in Planetary assault tactics. Consequently, he became a prominent instructor at the Academy, visiting training centers throughout the Empire, with the Academy in the Duluur sector being representative.
Unther presented himself as the quintessential Imperial commander—large in stature, balding, with pronounced jowls, and a firm, unwavering advocate for the New Order. Few suspected that he secretly held deep-seated doubts about the regime, a sentiment that had persisted since his father's vanishing.