Zel Johans

Zel Johans was a Human male who served in the Imperial Army of the Galactic Empire. Johans would earn the nickname "The Rancor" from men who served alongside him. He was a well respected tactician, and played a key role in the development of repulsortanks for the army.

Johans would eventually be promoted to the rank of High Colonel, and served as the commanding officer of Imperial Hammers Elite Armor Unit, nicknamed "Hell's Hammers". Johans had a rivalry with General Maximilian Veers, who commanded Blizzard Force. With this rivalry, Johans envisioned an elite, better armored battlegroup.

Johans would be on the planet Brintooin during the Battle of Endor, which saw the death of Emperor Palpatine. Johans would refuse to claim the title of Warlord, despite the power he wielded. He would eventually serve underneath Grand Admiral Thrawn and his campaign to wipe out the New Republic. Only once did Johan's division serve him. Thrawn would perish at Bilbringi at the hands of Noghri bodyguard Rukh.

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