Herkin, a Commander in the Galactic Empire, was assigned to Tatooine, specifically Mos Shuuta, leading a squad of stormtroopers. Illicit ties existed between Herkin and Teemo, a Hutt. In pursuit of a band of adventurers, Herkin, aided by Teemo's Gamorrean enforcers, cornered them in Landing Bay Aurek, where the group absconded with the Krayt Fang, a vessel under the ownership of Trex, who worked for Teemo.