Milosh Muhrlein Milosh Muhrlein was a Human male who served the Galactic Republic and later the Galactic Empire during his lifetime . Obtaining the rank of colonel under the Empire , he was put in charge of Imperial Research Station 61 on the planet Wayland . There , he began selling the technology that his staff developed on the black market as a means of maintaining a luxurious lifestyle that he otherwise could not afford . Muhrlein ' s shady dealings were eventually discovered by Imperial Intelligence Agent Jahan Cross , who Muhrlein attempted to bribe into silence . When Muhrlein ' s efforts failed , he attempted to kill Cross , but he was unsuccessful and died in the attempt . Biography . Milosh Muhrlein was a Human male from a wealthy family who served the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars against the Confederacy of Independent Systems . Following the end of the war in 19 BBY , Muhrlein ' s services were transferred to the Galactic Empire , the Republic ' s successor state , and he eventually attained the rank of colonel under the Empire . By the year 3 BBY , Colonel Muhrlein had been given command of Imperial Research Station 61 on the planet Wayland in the Mid Rim . However , his family ' s wealth had dried up by that time , leaving him unable to finance the luxurious lifestyle to which he had become accustomed . To supplement his Imperial pay , Muhrlein began auctioning off experimental technology and droid protocols from his station to the black market in secret , selling to the likes of Hutts , smugglers , and Rossum Droidworks . The Droidworks in particular were major clients of the Colonel , gifting him an Orchard vine and Novanian grog from the Corporate Sector as thanks for the sale of supplies for their Iron Eclipse computer virus project . As a precaution against intruders who might discover his misdeeds , Muhrlein had B - 2A and B - 2B , two of the station ' s newest models of experimental battle droid , installed in the walls of his office . In 3 BBY , Muhrlein discovered Jahan Cross , an envoy of the Imperial Diplomatic Corps and an agent of Imperial Intelligence , searching through the station ' s files in his office with the aid of the Human replica droid IN - GA 44 . Despite Muhrlein ' s protests at the search , Cross continued and accused the colonel of selling goods from the station on the black market , basing his accusations on both evidence from the files and the gifts from Rossum Droidworks , which were too expensive for the commandant to have bought on his own salary . Muhrlein unsuccessfully attempted to bribe the agent , and then ordered his battle droids to attack . IN - GA 44 dispatched the droids while Muhrlein attempted to shoot Cross , defending himself with an updated Verpine force field . Cross bypassed the field with a pair of devices hidden in the heels of his boots , which released a large electrical surge and killed Muhrlein . Muhrlein ' s family and friends in Imperial Court complained after his death , but despite this Cross began an investigation into the Iron Eclipse project based on his findings in Muhrlein ' s files . Personality and traits . Milosh Muhrlein had blue eyes and fair skin . By the time of his death , he had become accustomed to a luxurious lifestyle and was willing to betray the Empire to maintain it . Muhrlein had the foresight to install various defenses in case his treachery was discovered . When his treachery was revealed , he attempted to use bribes to save himself and considered Agent Cross a fool for having principles and not taking the bribe . While commandant , Muhrlein had gray hair . Equipment . While commandant , Muhrlein wore an Imperial officer ' s uniform and an upgraded force field made by the Verpine species . He possessed a collection of blasters which he displayed on his wall , and he carried one on his person for self - defense in addition to his two battle droids . Behind the scenes . Milosh Muhrlein first appeared in the 2011 comic book " Agent of the Empire — Iron Eclipse , Part 1 " , which was written by John Ostrander as part of the " " story arc of the " " series . Muhrlein was illustrated by Stéphane Roux .