Captain Kett, a male Human officer, served the Judicial Department near the end of the Galactic Republic's existence. Before this, he worked as a merchant and was a part of the Trade Defense Force. During 29 BBY, he was assigned to the Admiral Korvin, a Captor-class heavy munitions cruiser, for a mission to the living world of Zonama Sekot. This mission in 29 BBY was part of a Republic task force led by Commander Wilhuff Tarkin and Raith Sienar.