The Easthills was an area near Lothal's Capital City. During the time of the Galactic Empire, the Academy for Young Imperials used it to host numerous training exercises and morning drills. Zare Leonis' older sister Dhara Leonis disappeared during a training exercise in the Easthills. Later, Zare and his fellow cadets took part in several field exercises and obstacle courses in the Easthills. Later, BlasTech Industries built a research laboratory in the Easthills.