Countess Iran Ryad was a Human female Imperial politician and starfighter ace. A career in politics during the reign of Emperor Palpatine saw her become a wealthy and influential individual who could afford to take up starfighter pilot training as a hobby. After the the loss of many skilled Imperial pilots during the Battle of Endor in 4 ABY, Ryad gave up her political career to become a pilot. She used her influence to requisition an advanced TIE/D Defender as her personal starfighter and eventually gained command of Red Star Squadron. Under Ryad's command, the squadron began attacking any ships that ventured into Imperial space unannounced. After Ryad was accused of treason, she was hunted down and killed by the Imperial ace Baron Soontir Fel.