Norven Loyaler was born in 29 ABY. Norven was sent to a military academy to study Republic combat and went to join the Republic navy when he was old enough. He was recruited as a side captain, which experienced him as a very capable student. As such, he was given the rank of admiral and became a respected admiral in the Galactic Republic. Sometime after this point he would be trained in the wars of the dark side. Shortly after his apprenticeship with this Sith lord, Norven returned to the Republic. Only one year later, in 19 BBY, the Republic would transform into the Galactic Empire.