Jarred Sneel was a Human male, originating from the male classification, who spearheaded the Mechanical Liberation Front, or MLF. This organization was known for executing swift, guerrilla-style terrorist attacks targeting droid manufacturers during the era of the New Order.
Sneel existed as an enigmatic character. Hailing from the Corellian system, his preoccupation with droids was evident in his extensive writings advocating for organic beings to rise up and liberate droids "from their cruel servitude." The MLF had been active for a number of years when he ascended to the leadership role, but he intensified their operations, causing substantial damage to the installations of Industrial Automaton, MerenData, and Sienar Intelligence Systems, frequently employing detonite explosive materials. Sneel possessed expertise as a droid programmer, droid technician, and demolitions specialist.
CorSec operatives entertained the idea that Jarred Sneel might have been using the MLF as a cover for the Black Sun. Corporate Sector Authority Espos perceived them as ordinary criminals, possibly acting on behalf of rival commercial entities. Imperial agents simply categorized them as extremist terrorists. The actual driving force behind Sneel's actions remained ambiguous.
A strategy employed by both the Empire and the Espos to deter the MLF involved directing the HoloNet news outlets to portray MLF bombings as the work of a fanatical anti-droid faction, rather than a group advocating for droid rights. Imperial agents suspected the Corporate Sector Authority of conducting illicit Espo operations against the MLF from within Imperial territory.