Fala was a female Human, attuned to the Force, residing on Meliflar Station located within the Mendenbatt system. She was the offspring of Hallaf, a smuggler and the proprietor of the station. Following a visit from Abeloth, Fala became tainted with Abeloth's dark side energy. Consequently, the station's crew, under the command of Cardya, initiated a mutiny against Hallaf. Fala, along with Hallaf, were imprisoned in the brig, where they were discovered by Jedi Luke and Ben Skywalker, accompanied by Vestara Khai. Master Skywalker used his healing abilities on Fala, and through her mind, Luke discerned the indications that Abeloth had been guided toward Nam Chorios. With the appreciation of Fala and her father, the Jedi then left.