Farsands served as the capital for the independent nation of Little Mon Cal, an island nation situated on the world of Lamaredd. It also housed the primary headquarters of the Sailor's Union.
Around 517 BBY, following the establishment of the Sailor's Union at Bartyn's Landing, which was the capital of Lamaredd, the Union exerted pressure on Hugo Bartyn, the dominant landowner on Lamaredd. This pressure resulted in Bartyn surrendering the second-largest continent, Jotsen's Island, to extraterrestrial beings. Subsequently, Jotsen's Island was transformed into the independent country of Little Mon Cal, with Farsand designated as its capital. The Sailor's Union then established their central headquarters, the Landing union chapter, within Farsands.
Around 69 BBY, Byrch Dyshkava, an escaped prisoner from Bartyn's Landing's local prison, planned to flee to either Farsands or Cape Regret, another city located on Lamaredd.
Around 29 BBY, several waiters working in Farsand voiced their grievances, alleging threats from the Union. Corruption had become a significant issue within Farsands during this period.