Ilnrard Onasi was an Imperial officer and brother of Rebel officer Maardok Onasi. Orphaned at a young age, the young Onasi was raised by an Imperial family residing in the city of Bestine on Tatooine. After joining the Alliance, Maardok fought his brother in combat during a skirmish in Bestine in the year 1 ABY. When he learned of Ilnrard's identity, he was both elated and crushed. Because his brother had been adopted by an Imperial family, he followed suit by joining their ranks. Ilnrard was also Force Sensitive, which was recognized quickly by the Emperor. After a short time in the regular Army, he became one of the Emperor's Hands. Maardok's brother was a Dark Jedi. During his campaigns in the Outer Rim, Ilnrard faced his brother several times, once on the Mid Rim world of Naboo without