Jams, a human of male designation, held the position of an officer within the Imperial Navy during the initial years that Emperor Palpatine was in reign. He eventually achieved the status of junior lieutenant before being stationed on a Gozanti-class cruiser. This vessel was under the command of Captain Visler Korda, and their objective involved the systematic recording of gas giants situated at the border of Wild Space. Similar to the rest of the crew, Jams was subjected to Korda's abusive behavior, who considered him contemptible.