Markus Thrain-Zardel

Markus Thrain-Zardel (58 BBY—) was an Imperial Grand Admiral and an officer of the during the.

Early career
Markus Thrain-Zardel was born to a prominent naval family on and joined the  at a young age. He graduated from the Corulag naval academy and served on a Venator-class Star Destroyer during the, becoming a commander by the end of the conflict. Thrain-Zardel made a name for himself as an excellent officer and tactician during that time, and was popular among the rank and file for his successes. He agreed to serve the Galactic Empire and rose through the ranks of the Imperial Navy. The Corulagi officer took his naval lineage and oath of loyalty to the Emperor very seriously, but he was not very enthusiastic about the New Order.

War with the Rebellion
By, he had become an admiral and served in the as the commander of a small task force centered on the  Courageous. Following the destruction of the at the hands of the, the Corulagi took part in several campaigns against the Rebellion. He even bested the famed Admiral during one engagement against the, earning both respect and resentment among the Rebel ranks. In, Thrain-Zardel was promoted to the rank of Fleet Admiral and, a couple of weeks before the , to High Admiral. It was also during those years that a young Lieutenant Commander, Casimir Sairgon, was assigned to be his adjutant.