The BlasTech Corporation, or BTC, was an independent enterprise that spanned several sectors. It was the successor to the Imperial Outer Rim Authority, that acted on behalf of the Galactic Empire. Since controlling vast territories such as Coruscant and Corellia was already a cumbersome task, it was decided that a fully independent entity not busy with other problems should be put in command of the Outer Rim oversector, a long-time part of the mighty Empire. IORA was the First legitimate Pro-Imperial Government headed by Imperial Moff, and well known intelligence officer, Brat Cost Ru. He was appointed to the new position of Supreme Commander of Outer Rim by Emperor Vodo Bonias.