Cesar Korupt was a long-serving naval officer, first of the Galactic Republic and later under the Galactic Empire and its eventual successor, the Imperial Remnant. Korupt's long and fruitful career in the navy began at the age of 19, when he participated in a short and successful campaign against pirates in his home system, in which he showed both bravery and skill, earning himself a promotion up from Ensign to Second Lieutenant. Further displays of command ability ensured that by the time of the Invasion of Naboo, Korupt had attained the rank of Captain.