Genue, a BFF-1 bulk freighter, saw service with the Galactic Empire during the era of the Galactic Civil War. This vessel, Genue, was slated to journey from the prison world of Mytus VII, also known as Stars' End, to Kashyyyk. However, its course was altered when it was infiltrated by escaped Rebel pilots, among them Sam Raider and Toalagar.
The breakout of the prisoners was quickly discovered. Consequently, a Delta-class DX-9 stormtrooper transport was dispatched to intercept and inspect vessels in the vicinity of Kashyyyk, with the objective of apprehending the escaped individuals. Genue comes under attack from Keyan Farlander.
The Rebel Alliance also became aware of the breakout. In response, they sent Captain Keyan Farlander, accompanied by Lieutenant Cardacs, a comrade of Raider, piloting R-22 Spearheads, to spearhead a rescue operation. Farlander successfully eliminated the Imperial transport moments before it could board the Genue. Soon after, the Rebel Lambda-class shuttle Drago arrived and docked with the freighter to guide it into hyperspace, while the two R-22s fought off TIE fighter attacks launched from the Imperial-class Star Destroyer Intrepid. During the defense of the boarding action, Cardacs lost his life.
Following their escape, the former prisoners shared intelligence with the Alliance concerning Wookiee slaves who had been gathered by the Empire to contribute to a secret project.