Rel Bentin was a captain serving the Galactic Empire, and identified as male. Following Imperial Captain Thrawn's unsuccessful attempt to understand the Kaleesh species' culture through art analysis, he initiated the bombardment of Oben, a destructive event targeting the planet Oben and obliterating the base of Bentilais san Sk'ar, a Kaleesh warlord and commander. Subsequently, Bentin discovered Sk'ar in his destroyed base, offering surrender. Overwhelmed by the warlord's imposing stature, Bentin escorted the Kaleesh to Emperor Palpatine, who then sanctioned Sk'ar's service within the Imperial Military.
The character of Rel Bentin first appeared in the 2007 article titled Aliens in the Empire. This article was authored by Abel G. Peña and Rich Handley and published on the Hyperspace website.
- Aliens in the Empire, Part 2: To a Traitor Go the Spoils on Hyperspace (article) (content obsolete and backup link not available) (First mentioned)