Engar Ret held the rank of captain within the Imperial Navy. During the initial period of the New Republic, he was in command of an Imperial scout base situated on the moon called Tempay, which orbited Gacerian. Ret deeply desired the role of Governor of Gacerian, a position held by Ulbrek Gostech, and meticulously observed Gostech's actions with the intention of informing the Empire of any shortcomings.