During the Battle of Coruscant he assisted Omega Squad with ARC Trooper Lieutenant Aven in defending the HNE Headquarters building from Separatist attack. He and the rest of Yayax Squad deserted and joined Kal Skirata on Mandalore, where they were responsible for farming and infrastructure duties at the Kyrimorut compound, alongside Levet. He was taken to Mandalore by Nyreen "Ny" Vollen. At one point, Cov fell in love with Ruusaan Skirata and engaged in a romantic relationship.