Joshua Reytel was the Supreme Commander of the Galactic Republic military during the Great Sovereign Crusades. During his early military career, he was a capable and recognized officer who helped in the fight against many of the pirate factions that remained after the United Pirate Crusades. He built his career around the event and it helped him gain promotions through the ranks until he eventually was appointed by the Galactic Senate as the Supreme Commander of the Republic Military.