The Sky Torch represented a weapon conceived by the unconventional Doctor Nasan Godera, a leading scientist within the Galactic Republic. Godera initiated this project prior to the outbreak of the Great Galactic War against the Sith Empire, a decision that followed his resignation from the role of Chief Designer at the Republic's Advanced Development Laboratories. His departure was fueled by his disapproval of the Republic's acceptance of the Treaty of Coruscant in 3653 BBY.
The initial reference to the Sky Torch appeared within the 2012 reference book, Star Wars: The Old Republic Encyclopedia. It was included in Doctor Godera's entry, listed among his various weapon projects, although details regarding the device's specific functions remained undisclosed.