Briggs, a stormtrooper of the male Human variety, fought for the Galactic Empire throughout the conflict known as the Galactic Civil War. In the year 1 BBY, Briggs participated in the attack on AX-456 as a member of the platoon led by Cadet Leader Kyle Katarn. Sergeant major Hong swiftly scolded Briggs for his reluctance to disembark from the Imperial transport, and Briggs subsequently met his death during the battle that followed.