Willard Waylin, a human in the Galactic Empire, held the position of mechanic within the navy. Waylin's exceptional skills as a mechanic stemmed from his eidetic memory and deep interest in Imperial design, qualities that emerged after his time at Arkanis Academy. He never understood the allure of piloting a starfighter, though. Post-Battle of Endor, Waylin took on the role of chief mechanic on the Imperial II-class Star Destroyer named the Overseer.