The crime ring known as the Blast Crew operated out of Asylum and was under the command of Tanno Vik. A disagreement arose between Vik and his competitor Oggo, who headed the Starbolts organization, concerning who would control the Free Zone's illicit trading activities; they resolved this conflict using blaster weaponry. In the year 3631 BBY, HK-55 and the Commander unexpectedly eliminated Oggo, which enabled Vik to seize control of the Free Zone. However, his rule was brief, as the Eternal Fleet launched an assault on Asylum not long after.