The Rothana Imperial Shipyards, situated in orbit above the planet, functioned as a shipyard under the control of the Galactic Empire. Located in the Outer Rim Territories, these shipyards were dedicated to building warships as well as numerous models of TIE craft. As the Battle of Jakku approached, the Empire deserted this facility in 5 ABY, leaving behind numerous incomplete vessels. Nevertheless, a year later, a criminal organization operating from Kaddak, which included Terex, a former stormtrooper in base defense, devised a scheme to seize the ships that were left there.