Annaz, a Falleen gangster of the female persuasion, operated within the Malandro syndicate located on the planet of Tangenine. This syndicate engaged in extortion, targeting establishments such as the farm belonging to Remba and Kelven. Upon the farm's inability to meet their demands, Annaz resorted to killing both Remba and Kelven, thereby orphaning their offspring, Lauren Mel Coelho and Julien. Lauren, in an effort to secure medical care for Julien, accepted employment with the Malandro syndicate, only to be apprehended and incarcerated in jail, which ultimately led to Julien's death due to his ailment. The arrival of the Galactic Empire on Tangenine prompted them to recognize the Malandro syndicate's deep entrenchment within the local infrastructure, leading them to employ bounty hunters to eliminate obstacles. Lauren, now a bounty hunter known as Brand, eventually returned, launching an assault on Annaz and subjecting her to torture.