Imperial Advisor Coh Veshiv was taken prisoner by Rebel aligned privateers during 0 ABY at the world of Esseles. The crew, associated with the Rebellion and headed by Dhas Fenoep Vedij of the formerly Imperial EF76 Nebulon-B escort frigate called Far Orbit, successfully persuaded Veshiv that their purpose was to transport him to his subsequent location. Veshiv consented and departed from his vessel, the Empire Forever, only to be apprehended and ultimately handed over to the Rebels. Palpatine orchestrated the Battle of Andalia, which led to Grand Admiral Osvald Teshik's transformation into a cyborg, largely due to Veshiv's seizure and the inability to prevent it.