Alexander Rielen was a Human male Galactic Republic general and the leader of the elite troopers. Rielen was born in 56 BBY on the Republic capital Coruscant. At the age of twenty-one, Rielen joined the Republic military. Rielen served as a corporal in the army, commanding the 7th Platoon Corps. Before the Invasion of Naboo, Rielen was promoted to captain, commanding the 62nd Army.