Ardo Barodai functioned as a Fleet Intelligence officer of the New Republic, specifically a Mon Calamari, who was responsible for the oversight of Vanguard Squadron's activities.
During the Galactic Empire's occupation of Mon Cala, Ardo Barodai, a Mon Calamari native to that planet, resided there. He found employment as a bartender and used this position to gather information from Imperial officers, subsequently relaying this intelligence to the Rebel Alliance.
Barodai demonstrated proficiency as both a strategist and a spymaster.
The initial appearance of Ardo Barodai occurred in the 2020 video game Star Wars: Squadrons, with Keythe Farley providing the character's voice.