Imperial Mining Institute

The Imperial Mining Institute was a scientific research agency that operated under the authority of the Galactic Empire during the Imperial Era. They were tasked with identifying and evaluating mineral-rich regions within the Empire's domain to support Imperial Military and industrial efforts. They were active on the Outer Rim world Lothal, where one of their analysts, Ria Clarr, recommended the mining of Lothal's farms. This resulted in large-scale mining operations and population displacements, leading to the establishment of settlements such as Tarkintown, the conditions within which prompted Clarr to wipe her research from the institute and defect in 4 BBY.

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