Commander Krendan, a Wookiee who fought for the Alliance to Restore the Republic in the Galactic Civil War, found himself on the planet of Taul. At that time, the Victory-class Star Destroyer Dominator attacked the Rebel outpost. During this battle, Krendan led Nomad squad.
Krendan's arsenal included a hunting blaster as well as a pair of concussion grenades. Furthermore, he was a proficient hand to hand combatant, with expertise in both demolitions and survival techniques.