The Malaga Cluster, situated within the galaxy, served as the home for both the Ayelina and [Ludmere] species(/article/ludmere). To prevent a looming diplomatic conflict in 232 BBY, Jedi Master Avar Kriss, accompanied by Jedi Knight Nib Assek, and Assek's apprentice, Padawan Burryaga Agaburry, embarked on a mission to this cluster to broker a trade agreement between the Ayelina and the Ludmere.