The Holopix News photographer assassin belonged to a species that remains unidentified. He held membership within the ranks of the Assassin's Guild.
While Princess Leia Organa was serving her initial term as an Imperial senator, she journeyed to the planet named Challon. The Assassin's Guild was contracted by Emir to carry out the assassination of Leia. This particular assassin adopted the guise of a reporter working for Holopix News and made an attempt on Leia's life. However, before he could succeed, both Giles Durane and Gimlet intervened, resulting in the assassin's death.