Craddock Karath, father to five children including Saul Karath, was a common worker and a member of the Republic Navy holding the rank of officer. During the assault and subsequent takeover of the Republic shipyards located close to the planet Foerost by the combined forces of the Krath and Mandalorian warriors, he met his death. This event fueled a lasting resentment in his son Saul towards Captain Dace Golliard, who Saul blamed for Craddock's demise and the massacre of the workers due to his retreat from the conflict.