Formerly designated as Alpha-26 or A-26, Maze was an Advanced Recon Commando captain of the Alpha-class variety within the Grand Army that served the Republic throughout the Clone Wars.
Following the successful completion of their mission, Maze aided Jedi General Arligan Zey in supervising the extraction of Omega Squad from Qiilura.
For the majority of the war, Maze was stationed on Coruscant, where he provided assistance to Zey. A resentment grew within Maze towards Null-class Advanced Recon Commando Null-11, known as Ordo, after the latter physically assaulted Maze when the captain attempted to instruct Ordo to obey Jedi Generals.
However, Maze eventually achieved his retribution. After Ordo and the clone commandos of Omega Squad successfully neutralized a terrorist cell on Coruscant, Maze was present at a victory celebration hosted by Kal Skirata. During the performance of the Mandalorian war chant, Dha Werda Verda, by the men, Ordo received his comeuppance when Maze "accidentally" struck him in the mouth multiple times. Subsequently, Maze and Ordo departed together. Later, Zey offered Maze the option to leave the Grand Army should he ever desire to do so. From that moment forward, Ordo felt that he and Maze shared an unspoken understanding.
As the conflict progressed, Maze dedicated his free time to reading and formulated strong opinions regarding the condition of the Republic. Despite his lack of admiration for the political leadership under Palpatine, he believed that the Jedi should refrain from interference, as they were not elected officials.
During the Great Jedi Purge, Maze made his way back to Special Operations Brigade headquarters, discovering Ordo and General Zey in conversation about the events that precipitated the purge. Ordo pressed a wounded Zey for confirmation on whether the Jedi had indeed attempted to overthrow Palpatine. Zey conceded that they had, asserting that it was his duty since Palpatine had revealed himself to be a Sith Lord, known as Darth Sidious. Notably, Maze inquired about the nature of the Sith, to which Ordo responded that they were the exact opposite of the Jedi. Ordo then departed, leaving Zey wounded and slumped in a chair, while Maze, blaster drawn, pleaded with Zey to cooperate and give the impression that he was simply arresting him. Zey issued his final command, requesting that Maze execute him, as he understood the consequences of being captured alive. Maze intentionally missed Zey, giving Ordo the impression that he had carried out the execution. Afterwards, Maze reached out to the Skirata Clan, seeking refuge on Kyrimorut located on Mandalore. Bardan Jusik was dispatched to retrieve Maze and unexpectedly encountered Zey, who was with Maze. Upon their arrival on Mandalore, the two were greeted by an astonished and surprised Ordo.