The BloodScars, a pirate syndicate operating within the Shelsha sector, were led by a Human known as "The Commodore" who was based on Gepparin. Secretly, Governor Barshnis Choard provided financial backing to the organization, hoping to facilitate the sector's secession from the Empire; however, Mara Jade thwarted his scheme. Circa 0.5 ABY, in an effort to expand their influence, they engaged in various activities, such as establishing a swoop gang on Drunost with the goal of acquiring Rebel Alliance weaponry, and supporting a corrupt police force in Janusar on Ranklinge, potentially in an attempt to pilfer I-7 Howlrunners from a nearby manufacturing facility. Their boldest endeavor involved an attempt to commandeer a transport carrying 50 AT-STs, an effort also prevented by Jade. Disra attempted to enlist them in his plot to overcome the Rebellion within the Shelsa Sector. This strategy ultimately failed, resulting in the deaths of both the Commodore and Caaldra, as well as the destruction of their base on Gepparin by the Star Destroyer Reprisal.
On one occasion, the BloodScars launched a raid in the vicinity of Ashkas-kov. During this event, they assaulted an entire convoy using ten of their vessels, even detonating the four targeted ships after looting them.