Galactic Institute

The Galactic Institute for Tactics and Non-Conventional Warfare was a private consultant firm specializing in warfare and military doctrine. Beyond consulting and advice, the GI also gave hands-on assistance with its client's needs, utilizing mercenaries and its instructors.

Institute consultants offered background information gathering, offering strategic purchases (advice on what to buy, helping obtain restricted hardware), training, and covert mercenary black operations.

The firm was established by Zeak Oppenheimer in 10 ABY after his retirement from the Imperial Navy. He established the Kalla Naval Academy, where the GI was headquartered and most training occurred. Cylar Magtarnot was hired on as a managing partner to aide Oppenheimer in running firm.

The firm was suddenly closed in 12 ABY when Oppenheimer disappeared, shortly after establishing a secret rebel movement to oppose the new government in the Galactic Empire.