At least this way I can serve the Empire's citizens, and help them rather than oppress them.
—Ariq Salaban
Ariq Salaban was an Special Enforcement Officer of the Imperial Office of Criminal Investigations and later a major of the Imperial Security Bureau. An Arkanian, he was among the few non-Human individuals who were able to join the Galactic Empire.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Salaban was born on Arkania at an unknown date. Being a private individual, most information about his early life and upbringing was unknown. However, at some point, Salaban left his home world, seeking a more exciting and rewarding life. After witnessing the Imperial Navy destroying pirates that tried to attack his transport, Salaban developed a positive view of the Empire, not yet being aware of it's humanocentric views. He also determined that he wanted protect people from crime, seeing how he and several others were almost killed by pirates. Around 3 BBY, he joined the Imperial Office of Criminal Investigations, deciding to become a law enforcement officer. He briefly received training at a school on Coruscant, before becoming an inspector.