The Archer was a corvette of the CR92a Assassin-class variety, and it saw action with the Imperial Navy throughout the Galactic Civil War. Ensign Nanda was at the helm of the vessel a handful of months following the Battle of Yavin, during a five-day assignment given by Darth Vader to exact retribution on all individuals involved in the insertion of Rebel operative Kell Bircher into the ranks of the Galactic Empire.