- "Hello, my friends. Call me Brant. I work for the Imperial Security Bureau, but for now, let's put my official position aside. I think we're in a splendid position to help one another, and getting caught up in the details of my work would only get in the way. As it happens, you need to get out of Imperial custody and on with whatever plans you might have. I need a crisis to motivate certain people. I think these problems can solve each other, if we let them. What's more, I can provide you with help in your endeavors, provided they are going in the direction I think they are—causing trouble for the governor or the city's elite. No strings attached. I just need you to do what you would do anyway, and do it well. Do we understand one another?"
- ―Heder Brant
Heder Brant was a male Human Imperial Security Bureau liaison stationed at the Imperial garrison on the backwater planet Spintir in 0 ABY. Brant did not like his posting on Spintir, nor the way the wealthy citizens in the city of Reles tried to be sophisticated. While a low-ranking member of the ISB, he bluffed and coerced his way to more power, as no one in Reles dared question the ISB. If Brant discovered a heist of the governor's collection, or a Force-sensitive, he would use it to his advantage, and attempt to get a promotion out of it. He did not usually carry a weapon.[1]
Personality and traits
- "Spintir is a miserable little backwater, with no real import or value to the galaxy at large. I apologize if I offend you by saying this, but it's true. I want out. Unfortunately, my superiors have denied my request for a transfer. If Spintir were to become a hot spot of some kind, then the person managing security during the crisis would be able to prove himself more than worthy of a better post. Hypothetically speaking, of course."
- ―Heder Brant
Brant saw Spintir as unimportant and his posting there as unfavorable. As his request to transfer was denied, he attempted to leverage a group of Force-sensitive prisoners to manufacture a crisis that he himself would manage, thereby proving himself valuable of the more prominent station he desired. Brant had no intention of turning on the prisoners, as he felt an enemy at large was useful to create fear with which he could manipulate others. He also believed that if the Force-sensitives turned to his superiors, they would be inevitably betrayed. Brant offered his help and resources freely without compulsion or obligation, allowing the prisoners to leave regardless should they decline.[1]
Skills and abilities
- "I have access and connections you can only dream of. I can give you clearance, provide you with intelligence, or even arrange for security forces to be elsewhere. All of it, of course, quite impossible to trace back to me."
- ―Heder Brant
Brant had a network with which he could assist his allies.[1]
Behind the scenes
Heder Brant appears in Fantasy Flight Games' 2015 downloadable roleplaying game adventure Lure of the Lost. He only appears if the players are captured or draw undue attention. He will free the players from captivity in return for a favor, and the game suggests that he be used in future encounters.
Appearances
"Lure of the Lost" — Star Wars: Force and Destiny (First appearance)
Sources
- Star Wars: The Card Game — Core Set Card: Duty Officer (backup link) (First pictured)