The Free Zone, a black market, existed within the Shadowport on the planet Asylum. In the year 3631 BBY, a conflict arose for its control between the Blast Crew, headed by Tanno Vik, and the Starbolts, whose leader was Oggo. Following the Commander's elimination of Oggo, Vik assumed control of the Free Zone; however, his rule was brief due to the subsequent attack on Asylum by the Eternal Fleet, which marked the commencement of the Battle of Asylum.