Jid was a stormtrooper of the male human variety. He fought for the Galactic Empire in the First Legion, specifically within Commander Kimmund's unit. In the Imperial Era, Jid was among the soldiers that went with their commanding officer, the Sith Lord Darth Vader, on a mission to Batuu, which is located in the Outer Rim Territories of the galaxy. Later, Jid sustained injuries when the First Legion tried to free Chiss navigators held captive by the Grysks.