Nave Vengaris, a female Human, held the position of governess for Aquilaris in the twilight years of the Galactic Republic. She embraced the economic benefits and increased visitor traffic that came with podracing, even allowing the Floating City, the planet's capital, to be used as part of the racing circuit. Nevertheless, following the ascension of Emperor Palpatine in 19 BBY, the Galactic Empire outlawed the activity.