Halkans was a minister and carbonite smelter of the male Human species. He operated within the Empress Teta system during the years leading up to the Great Sith War. In the year 3997 BBY, the Krath, a secret society that utilized the power of the dark side, launched a political uprising and overthrew the Tetan Monarchy, thus seizing control of the system. Halkans, in defiance of the Krath's demands, met a gruesome end when he was beheaded. Subsequently, his detached head was presented on a platter as part of a celebratory meal held at the Iron Citadel. During this dinner, a Krath kitten pilfered his head.
A male Human, Halkans functioned as both a minister and a carbonite smelter. His work took place in the Empress Teta system in the years preceding the Great Sith War. In the year 3997 BBY, the Krath, a clandestine secret society known for their use of the dark side, instigated a political uprising that overthrew the Tetan Monarchy. As a result of his refusal to comply with the Krath's stipulations, Halkans became the final member of the previous government to be executed. His head was severed and then presented to the Krath on a silver platter during a celebratory feast at the Iron Citadel, which served as the Krath's base of operations. A Krath kitten quickly absconded with Halkan's head, defending its prize from another kitten of the Krath.
Halkans made his sole appearance in Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi - Dark Lords of the Sith, a story arc featured in the Tales of the Jedi comic book series. The story was penned by Tom Veitch and published from late 1994 to early 1995. He was only present in the first issue of the arc, appearing solely as a disembodied head. Chris Gossett provided the illustrations for Halkans in this appearance.