During the era of galactic conflict known as the Cold War that pitted the Galactic Republic against the newly reconstituted Sith Empire, the brilliant scientist Doctor Nasan Godera operated multiple research facilities on the devastated planet of Taris. Built with the help of his droid workers, a certain facility was attacked by Sith Imperial troops led by Watcher One from within Imperial Intelligence, who were hoping to find the doctor. Following Godera's exit from Taris, the laboratory became the operational headquarters for Doctor Eckard Lokin.